Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito with the System

Grass Country Strategy

At the thought of this, Black Zetsu forced a faint smile and addressed Setsuna.

"A temporary setback paves the way for future success. A momentary loss is but a step toward ultimate victory."

"Setsuna-sama, you need not dwell on this matter."

"We can head to the Land of Grass first, retrieve that vessel, and reassess our next steps."

Setsuna glanced at Black Zetsu with mild surprise.

After a moment of contemplation, she nodded.

"Very well."

She turned to Kujo Kurotsuru, who stood nearby.

"Kurotsuru, with Yagura dead, you can return to Kirigakure when you're free. See if—"

"...Never mind. Just act as the situation demands. If it proves futile, withdraw immediately."

Abandoning Kirigakure entirely left Setsuna with a sense of unwillingness. She decided to send Kurotsuru to probe the situation.

Kurotsuru bowed slightly and replied, "Understood."

"Mm."

Setsuna gave a small nod and turned to Black Zetsu.

"Prepare to move. We're leaving soon."

Black Zetsu grinned widely.

"As you command."

...

Konohagakure: The Hokage's Office

In the Hokage's office, Shisui knelt on one knee, reporting the details of his mission to Minato.

"...That's the general situation, Hokage-sama."

Minato wore a thoughtful expression and sighed after a long pause.

"Obito wasn't wrong..."

"While I personally support your actions, as the Hokage, I can't openly assist you."

"More than that, if your identities were exposed, I would have no choice but to publicly denounce your actions and list you as rogue ninja."

Shisui sighed, nodding in understanding.

"I came to the same conclusion on the way back…"

He raised his head to meet Minato's gaze.

"Hokage-sama, if you permit, I'd like to leave the village and lend my cousin a hand."

Minato's expression turned serious.

"Are you certain you want to walk this path of no return, Shisui?"

Shisui's eyes reflected unwavering resolve as he nodded.

Seeing this, Minato allowed a faint smile.

"If your mind is made up, I will support your decision."

"If you encounter difficulties, contact me anytime. I'll find a way to help you from the shadows."

Shisui bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

...

Farewells

After leaving the Hokage's office, Shisui returned home and informed his father, Uchiha Kawa, of his long-term mission.

Kawa, who worked a nine-to-five job in the Konoha Police Force, assured Shisui he would look after his grandmother.

After saying goodbye to his father, Shisui headed somewhere familiar.

There was one more person he needed to see before leaving.

...

Campfire Conversations

That evening, in a small forest within Konoha, Shisui sat by a campfire.

He skewered a fish over the flames and handed it to the boy sitting beside him.

"Itachi, you eat first."

Itachi accepted the roasted fish politely.

"Thank you."

Shisui smiled warmly at him.

"You know, Itachi, I've always thought of you as my little brother."

And I've always thought of you as my big brother...

Itachi thought this but instead replied, "Shisui, the books say campfires at night are prohibited for safety. You must have a reason for lighting one, right?"

Shisui laughed heartily.

"Ah, because sharing a meal with you helps me relax. Plus, eating something warm lifts the spirits."

Hearing this, Itachi took a big bite of the fish and nodded earnestly.

"Mm, warm food tastes the best."

Shisui's voice softened.

"Right? Here, have another."

After they finished the fish, Itachi spoke thoughtfully.

"Shisui, you spent all day training with me and now having dinner… Do you have something you want to tell me?"

Shisui lay back on the ground, hands behind his head, gazing at the night sky.

"Yeah, I've been assigned a special mission. I'll be away from the village for a while."

"Maybe three to five months, or it could be three to five years. I wanted to let you know before I leave."

Itachi silently nodded, unsure of what to say. The air grew quiet.

Shisui broke the silence with a smile.

"By the way, Itachi, during training today, I noticed something."

"You've just awakened your Sharingan, and there's a slight delay between your brain's predictions and your body's reactions. Don't force yourself to compensate for this delay like you did earlier—it's dangerous."

Itachi pouted, clearly unhappy, but replied begrudgingly.

"I understand, Shisui-nii."

Shisui chuckled.

Even the future one-man army revealed his childish side in front of him.

After a moment, Shisui spoke softly.

"Itachi, just remember one thing—I'll never betray you."

"Mm, I know."

...

Akatsuki's Headquarters

In the hidden Akatsuki village, Obito sat in Nagato's office, scribbling in a small notebook.

"If I don't count that trash Black Zetsu, Akatsuki at full strength has, what, ten members?"

"That includes me, Nagato, and Shisui… So, we still need to recruit seven more Kage-level fighters. Maybe eight."

He closed the notebook and leaned back in thought.

"Hmm, Orochimaru, that sneaky traitor, could be an option. He'd at least fill a slot."

"But who else… Zabuza Momochi?"

A certain image popped into Obito's head.

The real man among men in the ninja world.

(Danzo: Clearly, you've never seen me stab a Susanoo with a kunai.)

…Yeah, right!

Like hell I'd want him!

Obito scratched Zabuza's name off the list and decided he'd only consider him as a last resort.

As Obito planned, Nagato entered the room, looking surprised.

"Obito, why are you here?"

Obito raised his head, equally startled.

"Huh? Nagato, what are you doing here?"

Nagato's expression turned slightly exasperated.

"This is my office."

Obito laughed sheepishly.

"Ah, no need to draw such strict lines between us siblings, right?"

(And your Konan? She's mine now.)

Nagato rolled his Rinnegan eyes, clearly fed up.

"The last time I borrowed something from you, you didn't think this way."

Obito coughed awkwardly.

"Ahem. That… doesn't sound like me."

Nagato raised a hand to cut him off.

"Enough, little junior. I came to discuss something serious."

"Jiraiya-sensei is here. Do you want to meet him?"

Obito froze.

"Jiraiya-sama is here?"

Nagato nodded.

"Yes, he's come specifically to see the three of us. But I don't think he knows you're here."

"Yahiko asked me to check if you wanted to meet him."

"I…" Obito hesitated, then nodded.

"Alright."

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