My Ninja Cat Thought I Was Weak, So I Stole Thunder Fruit

Chapter 20 Sarutobi Hiruzen's Thoughts

Konoha Village.

Hokage office.

Shisui did not leave the Hokage building with his clan.

Instead, he went directly to the place agreed with Hiruzen.

"Master Hiruzen."

Shisui stood less than three meters away from the office, his hands drooping naturally, and his tone was respectful.

"Uchiha Shisui, do you know why I specifically called you over?"

While talking, Hiruzen put down the pipe in his hand, and focused his eyes on Shisui, looking extraordinarily sincere.

"Hefeng?"

"That's right." Hiruzen nodded and didn't hold back on the matter.

Although he said in front of everyone that he saw the shadow of the mirror in Hefeng, in his heart, he was the one who truly inherited the will of the mirror.

The entire Uchiha clan, currently only Shisui.

He is also the only Uchiha whom he trusts enough.

"I always thought that if it were you, you would be able to find a way to bridge the gap between Uchiha and Konoha."

Hearing Hiruzen praise himself so much, Shisui's expression immediately became serious, and his tone became a little more firm, "I will continue to work hard."

But then again...

How can it be so easy to eliminate the gap between the two parties?

Even at the recent Uchiha Clan Meeting, there have been voices attempting to launch a coup to change the situation of Uchiha.

Coupled with Hefeng's anger at Konoha's high-level performance today.

Maybe it will help those voices.

That's why Master Hokage specially asked himself to come to his office.

"Very good." Seeing Shisui's statement, Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction.

Then he directly stated his plan.

"I want you to test Hefeng to see if he has Jōnin's strength."

In fact...

Hefeng faced the Cloud Shinobi team holding Hinata hostage, one against five.

Killed Aburame Ryoma in the conference room again.

How could Hiruzen not know whether he possessed the strength of Jōnin?

The reason why he wanted Shisui to test Hefeng.

First, it is to let Shisui win over Hefeng and pass on the real will of fire to him.

Guide him beyond narrow nationalism.

Contribute your own value to Konoha.

Secondly, Hiruzen also wants to see how strong Hefeng's full strength is.

Compared with Shisui, how big is the gap.

"This Hefeng is like a variable."

"It's fine if he's not as strong as Shisui, just in case..."

"His strength is on par with Shisui, and it's more difficult to stand on Uchiha's side again."

certainly……

Hiruzen didn't confide in Shisui, he spoke slowly.

"If Hefeng really has the strength of Jōnin, it would be a pity to let him stay in the Konoha Guard..."

"A genius like him needs a bigger stage to show himself."

While speaking, Hiruzen showed a look of pity on his talent.

And the implication of his words is...

If Hefeng really has the strength of Jōnin, then Konoha's Anbu is more suitable for him to flex his muscles than the Konoha Guard.

By then...

Hope Shisui can convince Hefeng to join Anbu.

If Hefeng can't be led on the right path, then he doesn't want to see some genius appearing in the Uchiha clan, disrupting his original plan.

"I see, Lord Hokage."

Shisui nodded, "I will find a time to test Hefeng's strength."

"It just so happens that I'm also curious about this Uchiha genius."

"Then please, Shisui." Seeing that Shisui agreed to go on, Hiruzen picked up the pipe again, took a deep breath of satisfaction, and exhaled a cloud of white mist.

It is no exaggeration to say that he can be said to have watched Shisui grow up.

For Shisui's character, it can be said that he knows it well.

As Uchiha who inherited the will of the mirror.

Shisui has a cheerful and gentle personality since he was a child. Even in battles, he often goes to the end and rarely hurts others.

but……

When Uchiha Shisui meets a powerful opponent, he will also go all out because of his blood!

Let him test Hefeng's full strength.

Undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

certainly……

Regarding the match between Shisui and Hefeng, Hiruzen does not intend to wait for him to bring back news honestly.

"The match between Shisui and Hefeng, let's use the Telescope Technique to observe."

However, Hiruzen will not specifically explain these details.

After explaining everything that should be explained clearly, Hiruzen stretched out his hand to signal.

Shisui can leave on his own.

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

Shisui bowed deeply to Hiruzen before turning and leaving the office.

Wait until Hiruzen is alone in the room.

A stern look flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

"When the problem of the Uchiha clan is resolved, I should find a way to keep Danzo away from Konoha's power center..."

It's not just Danzo's behavior today that makes him dissatisfied.

On many issues, Danzo's thinking is too direct.

Letting someone like him join Konoha's power center will cause problems sooner or later.

only……

To deal with the Uchiha clan, I also need Danzo and his root strength.

"Whether Danzo..."

"Still from the Uchiha clan."

"None of them are suitable for Konoha's Hokage."

...

When Shisui left the Hokage building, Konoha's sky had already appeared red.

Foretells that the sky will be dark.

After thinking for a while, Shisui ran towards Uchiha's station.

Although his heart is attached to Konoha, he has a strong will of fire.

But the current identity is Fugaku's spy in Anbu.

And Hiruzen left himself in front of Fugaku.

Fugaku should be told about the examination of Hefeng.

have to say……

This is why Shisui was not found out by the Uchiha family until his death.

No matter what, he can keep a secret.

About half an hour or so of flying.

Shisui finally returned to the station.

And the first place to go is Fugaku's home.

"Master Patriarch, I'm back."

As expected by Shisui, Fugaku was leaning on the gatepost in the yard at this time, looking like he had been waiting for a long time.

"Ok."

Looking at Shisui who came back, Fugaku nodded without changing his face, "What did Third Hokage say to you?"

Although today's Fugaku was reminded by Hefeng that Shisui is a 25-year-old boy.

But he would not give up Shisui completely because of Hefeng's one-sided remarks.

Moreover, regarding Hefeng's words, he was only dubious in his heart.

after all……

Shisui is the best ninja among their Uchiha clan.

Even his own son, Itachi, is inferior.

"Master Hokage hopes that I can conduct the Jōnin assessment on Hefeng."

"Jōnin assessment?" Fugaku whispered thoughtfully.

It seems that Hiruzen also wants to win over Hefeng, the Uchiha genius.

If they pass the Jōnin assessment, the next step should be to invite Hefeng to join Anbu.

He really deserves to be that old fox from Third Generation.

"You can deal with this matter."

Fugaku paused and continued.

"The clan meeting will be held at ten o'clock tonight, and I have something to announce to everyone."

"Come here too, Shisui."

(end of this chapter)