After the report, the subordinate remained in a half-kneeling position, completely still, as if erased from the world.
Time seemed to freeze in the flickering torchlight, shadows dancing silently across the walls.
Danzo slowly opened his eyes. "The Uchiha clan has finally produced another Mangekyō.
Teacher Tobirama was right.....the evil power of the Uchiha surpasses even the standard Sharingan.
It was this very power that drove Uchiha Madara to cause the early death of the First Hokage. The time has come… the Uchiha must be purged."
In the Hokage's office, ANBU operatives quietly reported their intelligence:
"Hokage-sama, Lord Danzo's Root operatives have been unusually active, investigating Uchiha Shisui.
Should we allow deeper surveillance? Be aware, probing too far may alert Root."
The Third Hokage, seated behind his desk, took a long drag from his pipe, exhaling slowly.
Danzo… has he discovered Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan? No, I cannot allow that. Shisui is my inheritor of the Will of Fire—he must survive.
I am the Hokage; he must remain safe.
After a contemplative pause, he finally commanded:
"Proceed with the investigation. Do not worry about Root noticing.
Dispatch a small team to shadow and protect Uchiha Shisui, but under no circumstances follow him into the Uchiha territory."
Standing before the desk, an ANBU operative lifted his head.
The black mask obscured one eye, the other hidden by a tilted forehead protector.
His silver hair marked him unmistakably: Kakashi Hatake, Konoha's prodigy.
At twelve, he had already achieved Jonin status, and he was now entrusted with the Hokage's secret orders.
The Third Hokage's voice carried a personal warning:
"Kakashi… remember, Shisui is an Uchiha, but he embodies the Will of Fire inherited from the Second Hokage, Tobirama's disciple, and Uchiha Kagami.
Protect him carefully....Root must not harm this young talent."
Kakashi nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of his mission.
Donning his fox-shaped mask, he vanished with Shunshin no Jutsu.
Meanwhile, the mission's central figure, Uchiha Shisui, noticed something unusual.
Ever since awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan, not only had his chakra perception and observational power dramatically increased, but his intuition became razor-sharp.
Though the operatives tracking him were skilled and invisible, Shisui sensed their presence.
He could feel at least a full squad around him, their chakra radiating a heavy, oppressive aura....a signature of Root.
Only those trained within Root, emotionless and numb, could emanate such darkness.
Expecting action from Danzo within days, Shisui reported everything to Uchiha Fugaku.
Fugaku immediately contacted Uchiha Mikoto, instructing her to reach Arata.
Before his departure, Arata had told Mikoto that in urgent situations, she could use a special mark on her forehead to reach him instantly.
Understanding the importance, Mikoto wasted no time.
She entered a secluded area and activated the spatial seal.
A faint dizziness passed through her as she emerged in the Takama-ga-hara dimension, the island still bathed in a gentle night glow.
Though it was nighttime, the ethereal light softly illuminated the landscape, painting it in dreamlike hues.
Mikoto stood quietly, appreciating the beauty while waiting for Arata.
Suddenly, a strong, familiar presence approached. A hand wrapped tightly around her waist, holding her close.
A warm breath brushed her ear, sending goosebumps along her spine:
"Mikoto… it's been a while. Have you missed me?"
Uchiha Mikoto's tense body instantly softened at the familiar voice, letting herself be enveloped in Arata's arms.
A subtle, pleasant scent seemed to wrap around her, calming her completely.
Her clear eyes fluttered closed, and she murmured softly, "You're here…"
Arata leaned closer, whispering into her ear, "I sensed you arriving, Mikoto.
I couldn't bear to leave you waiting here alone."
Then, he gently kissed her earlobe.
The kiss drained the remaining strength from Mikoto's body.
She melted entirely into his embrace, unable to support herself.
Feeling her trust and warmth, Arata didn't waste words..
He released one arm from her waist and swept her up in a princess carry, heading toward a nearby building.
"Since you're here, Mikoto, let's take a look at my new house.
We can test its quality together," he said with a teasing smile.
Mikoto's thoughts snapped back to her real purpose. Panicking slightly, she spoke urgently,
"Arata… I came with a mission. Fugaku told me to warn you....Uchiha Shisui has caught Danzo's attention. He'll likely act in the next few days.
When can you return?"
Arata paused, adjusting his grip. "Where is Shisui now? Is he in danger?"
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