Kabuto adjusted his round-rimd glasses with his index finger and revealed a sly smile, "Kuroto-Senpai, Orochimaru-sama asked to tell you that he has more than just one way to acquire the information that he wants, so you have to be a little prudent."
Kuroto pondered about Kabuto's words, and then spoke, "You are Yakushi Kabuto, right?"
Kabuto was a little surprised that Hyuga Kuroto was able to directly figure out his identity in a matter of seconds, but he soon cald himself, he reasoned this information to Hyuga Kuroto's identity being an Anbu and spoke, "I did not expect that Kuroto-senpai to recognize small-tirs like , I suppose I should be flattered."
'Small-tirs? Yeah right! If Kabuto is a small-tir then Kuroto can't help but wonder what sort of monstrosities are big-tirs?' – Thought Kuroto while shaking his head.
He really did not care about Kabuto's sly tone and spoke as if he was talking to himself, "Since you dared to appear in the village so openly and even approached , it can only an that Orochimaru-sama and Shimura Danzo have begun to cooperate again, which ans that the other source of information that Orochimaru-sama spoke is through Shimura Danzo's Root sub-unit, right?"
By now Kabuto was no longer so calm, and spoke with a sullen look, "Sigh, senpai really is as Orochimaru-sama described."
Kuroto casually spoke, "It's not that difficult to guess, given that I know your background."
As Kuroto said, Shimura Danzo is aware of Yakushi Kabuto's existence. After all, Shimura Danzo pit Yakushi Nono, and Kabuto against each other in the hopes that both of them would kill each other.
Although Kuroto is not much aware of what happened to Kabuto in this ti-and-space, and whether his story is the sa, or different, it's not important.
What's important is that Kabuto dared to show himself in Konoha, so there is only one explanation to this, and that is the undeniable fact that Orochimaru and Shimura Danzo have re-established their once cooperative relationship.
Because if that wasn't the case, and if Kabuto dared to appear in Konoha so openly, then he would have inevitably been chased by Shimura Danzo's subordinates.
With this conclusion, Kuroto can't help but wonder.
Orochimaru agreed to cooperate with Shimura Danzo, this is sothing Kuroto can understand.
After all, Orochimaru is crazily infatuated with Sharingan, so it's no wonder that he would agree to work with Shimura Danzo who is one of the individuals who can help him get Sharingan.
But the fact that Shimura Danzo, who so crazily tried to eliminate all of Orochimaru's forr subordinates a few years ago also chose to cooperate with Orochimaru again? This was strange, and Kuroto couldn't understand why Danzo would do so?
Of course, Kuroto did not know the impact that the actions of Amatsukami have had on Shimura Danzo, coupled with the fear of the Akatsuki Organization, unable to do anything to the Uchiha Clan because of lack of both types of powers, and finally the humiliation he experienced at the Gokage Summit, and BAM, Shimura Danzo no longer cared about his petty conflict with Orochimaru and reestablished their cooperative relationship.
By now, Kabuto suppressed the shock on his face and said with a forced smile, "So now you know the other source. And I don't think that I need to remind Kuroto-senpai about the power of the Root sub-division, as an Anbu you know this better than . With the help of Root, it wouldn't take much ti for Shimura Danzo to acquire information on Uchiha Tsukihi."
"Really? Let's just wait and see." – said Kuroto in a confident tone.
There are two reasons for Kuroto's confidence.
First is that other than him, no one is aware of who exactly is Uchiha Tsukihi, so no matter how much Shimura Danzo searches; he would never find any information on Uchiha Tsukihi.
The second reason is that the fearso Root subdivision is no longer as strong as it used to be, and Kuroto credits, Shimura Danzo's own stupidity, and Uchiha Shinichi's viciousness for this.
Therefore, Kuroto is confident that Orochimaru would find nothing about Uchiha Tsukihi.
Kabuto narrowed his eyes upon seeing Kuroto's confidence.
Kabuto has heard from the mouth of Orochimaru-sama that Hyuga Kuroto is not so easy to deal with, but it is only now, after personally eting with him, Kabuto has co to realize dealing with Hyuga Kuroto is even more difficult than he had initially assud.
Kabuto would obviously not let off so easily, so after pondering a little, he suddenly said with his sly smile, "Yes, there is one thing I forgot to ntion to Kuroto-senpai, I have already sent Yuki Haku back to Orochimaru-sama's laboratory."
As soon as Kabuto's word fell, Kuroto narrowed his eyes, and an intense murderous aura was released by him.
This news really caught him by surprise.
But when he thought that the place where Kuroto made Haku stay was actually the laboratory left to him by Orochimaru, it was no surprise that Haku was found and sent away by Kabuto.
Kuroto sighed, 'I was a bit careless!'
For a while now, Kuroto has been so busy with various things, that he actually forgot about Haku's matter, Kuroto believed that Haku was in his own hands, therefore, Kuroto relaxed and let down his guard. Didn't expect that Kabuto would suddenly co and take away Haku from that secret residence.
Clearly annoyed at his carelessness, Kuroto recalled the entire process of learning Ice Release from Haku.
When he was learning Ice Release, Kuroto is sure that other than Water Release, he did not use any other Chakra Nature, and he was unsuccessful in using Ice Release in front of Haku, so in this regard, Kuroto doesn't have to worry too much for the ti being.
However, what Kuroto is worried about is the fact that he used Tenseigan Soul Descend to leech his soul to Haku for a short ti, and urged Haku to use Ice Release at that ti.
It stands to reason that Haku should not have any understanding of what actually happened at that mont, because Haku was and is still a kid.
But there is still a hidden danger now, and Kuroto has to consider an option to solve this hidden danger.
While Kuroto was busy thinking, Kabuto no longer had his sly smile, at this mont he seed to be shivering, and his back was filled with cold sweat because of being the direct target of Kuroto's killing intent.
He subconsciously took a few steps back and tried his best to maintain his sly look, as he said, "If… If Kuroto-senpai can investi… investigate and collect the information Orochimaru-sama wants, then Orochimaru-sama doesn't mind sharing the information that Kuroto-senpai needs, but I want to remind Kuroto senpai that his actions must be faster. If Shimura Danzo gets a step ahead, then you might not be able to get anything out of it."
Leaving this sentence, Kabuto did not wait for Kuroto's reply and left imdiately in panic, no way, as a trained spy, Kabuto is sensitive to threats, and he could feel that if he were to stay here any more and he would be killed without any resistance.
Although Kabuto may have tried to hide it, Kuroto can obviously see his panicked state.
Not caring about whatever Kabuto said Kuroto muttered thoughtfully, "Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru have started to cooperate again, what do these two guys want to do?"
Unable to figure out a suitable reason, Kuroto shook his head and started walking towards his ho.
As soon as Kuroto reached ho, Yui who was wearing a cooking Apron over her normal clothes welcod Kuroto, and also said, "Kuroto-Kun, we have a guest waiting at ho."
"A guest? Who?" – questioned Kuroto as he noticed a pair of Shinobi sandals that were a bit smaller, and neatly kept near the shoe drawer.
Yui whispered lightly, "He is from the Uchiha Clan, the eldest son of the current Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Itachi. He ca by in the evening, said that there are so things he wants to talk about with you and has been waiting since."
'Uchiha Itachi? What's going on? Am I going to et all the future-big shots in one day?' thought Kuroto in wonder but this didn't stop his reaction, he nodded towards Yui, changed his sleepers, then walked inside.
In the living room, Itachi sat while sipping on so green tea.
His whole deanor gave off a refined and sophisticated vibe.
Seeing Kuroto arrive, Itachi respectfully got up and greeted Kuroto.
Kuroto nodded, and asked, "Uchiha Itachi, this is our third eting if I rember correctly, right?"
Itachi nodded, and said, "Yes, Kuroto-san, I am also here to apologize for my Otouto's rude behavior towards the heiress of the Hyuga Clan."
Kuroto glanced at Itachi, he was a little speechless, "You ca here because of this?"
Itachi nodded, and said, "Well actually, I don't have a personal interaction with other mbers of the Hyuga Clan, so I ca here, if necessary, I can go to the mansion of the Hyuga patriarch and apologize to Hinata-san for my Otouto's rudeness."
Kuroto sighed, "Did Shisui told you about this?"
Itachi shook his head, and explained, "It was Sasuke himself, when he ca back ho today, he told about the events of today, I have reprimanded him, and I hope that the Hyuga Clan and Hinata-san can forgive my Otouto for his ignorance."
As far as Itachi knows, Hyuga Hinata is the heiress of the Hyuga Clan, and if nothing unexpected happens, she will beco the next Patriarch of the Hyuga Clan.
And Sasuke's arrogant behavior might affect the relationship between the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan.
And considering that there are not many allies of the Uchiha Clan, and the fact that Uchiha Clan is facing threat from all sides, Itachi naturally does not want such a small matter to affect the relations of the two clans.
Kuroto said, "Don't worry, I will ask Yui to forward your apology to Hinata-san, so you don't have to worry about it."
Itachi nodded with a relieved look, "Thank you Kuroto-san."
With that out of the way, both of them had so casual discussions, when Kuroto asked, "So, this should not be the only reason who personally ca to my house, right?"
Itachi nodded and after a while of silence, he said, "Kuroto-san, not long ago, I received the recruitnt into the Anbu Black Ops, should I accept it?"
Kuroto was surprised, and asked with a smile, "Are you sure you should ask such an important thing?"
Itachi nodded seriously, and said, "I asked Shisui-san's opinion, but he did not have any right answer with him, so he told to ask you."
Kuroto raised an eyebrow, "Is that so?"
Itachi nodded.
Kuroto was silent for a while, and after serious consideration, he spoke, "If you ask , I personally recomnd that you do not join the Anbu departnt. You are the heir of the Uchiha Clan, so your identity is extrely sensitive.
More so with your personality. So once you join Anbu, you will be trapped in a whirlpool between village and clan, and inevitably fall into a dilemma. In the end, it would be very difficult for you to be part of either, without being distrusted by the other."
Itachi thought a little and said, "But the act of recruiting to Anbu by Hokage-sama displays his trust in . If I reject it, will it lead to…"
Kuroto interrupted Itachi midway, and spoke, "Was it Sandai-sama's personal recruitnt, or was it under the directive of Shimura Danzo? You have to think clearly."
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