It's normal to get a kaleidoscope as a first deposit of six yuan, right?

Even after they sat down, Naruto and Sasuke still looked at each other with dislike.

"Alright, it's so hot, you guys should take a break," Zhi Xue said, leaning against the wall and comfortably taking a couple of sips of her drink.

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook for the sake of Sister Zhixue." Sasuke arrogantly tossed his head and refused to look at Naruto again.

"What? Still so arrogant." Naruto ignored Sasuke and lay down on the table, but he was secretly delighted.

Has he... made a friend?

While Zhixue was idly browsing the system shop for some strange and unusual items, Zhishui arrived outside the shop without her noticing. Upon seeing Zhixue, he unconsciously dropped the katana in his hand.

Upon hearing the noise, Shiyuki lifted the curtain that was blocking her view and happily greeted Shisui when she saw him wearing an ANBU mask.

"Nissan!"

After Zhixue waved her hand, she saw Zhishui take off his mask and rub his eyes. After confirming that he was not dreaming, he hurriedly ran over and picked Zhixue up.

“Zhi…Zhi Xue!? Is it really you? Let me see…” Shi Shui lifted Zhi Xue up high and looked her over to see if there were any injuries or marks.

"Who is this person?" Naruto asked, puzzled, as he watched the Anbu leader pick up Shiki and look at her from all angles.

"That's Sister Zhixue's brother, the genius of our clan known throughout the ninja world—Shisui of the Body Flicker Technique. How about that? Aren't you surprised?" Erzhuzi explained with a hint of pride, crossing his legs.

"Never heard of it..." Naruto scratched his head in confusion. In his world, it seemed that there was no one else besides his Hokage grandfather and the villagers who were not very welcoming to him. He didn't even know what a clan or a foreigner was.

Erzhuzi: ...

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I was saved by someone else. I'm super lucky!" Zhi Xue winked playfully and gave a thumbs up.

"It's good that you're alright. If you had really left this world forever, I'm afraid I would never have been able to forgive myself!" Zhishui hugged Zhixue tightly, his hot tears even soaking Zhixue's shoulders.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I'll take good care of myself." Zhi Xue patted Zhi Shui on the back, sensing his excitement.

Sigh, it feels so wonderful to be cared for. Having an older brother is such a blessing, but having an older sister would be even more wonderful.

Holding Zhixue in his arms, Zhishui felt a sense of fullness and made a decision in his heart.

Absolutely, absolutely not! He mustn't put Zhixue in danger again! He'd personally go to the Third Hokage later to dismiss Zhixue from her position in the Anbu. That place wasn't suitable for her…

Only after losing something can one truly understand the emptiness and loneliness of a sudden loss in one's heart. It's a terrifying torment, and Shisui absolutely never wants to experience it a second time.

Chapter 56, The Masked Man's Plan

"It seems that the little Uchiha who died has returned." In the woods outside Konoha Village, a black and white humanoid creature said to the tiger-striped masked man next to him.

"So what? Her weight won't do anything to Konoha or the Uchiha."

The tiger-striped masked man's cold voice rang out, and a wicked smile crept onto his bizarre face.

"But isn't she a good catalyst? The Uchiha clan is just waiting for Shisui to give his approval. If Shisui sides with the Uchiha, they might launch a coup in a few days. But he happens to be a staunch village collectivist."

The masked man narrowed his single eye.

"Are you suggesting that we kill Uchiha Shisui, frame Konoha, and force Uchiha Shisui to betray us, making him stand on the side of the Uchiha clan with hatred in his heart?"

"Hehehe, so isn't this a very good starting point? Maybe the collapse of his strong image of the Will of Fire, coupled with the death of his younger sister, will make him so angry that he will activate his Kaleidoscope on the spot."

“That’s right. If he becomes a pessimist like me, we can collect some Sharingan in the chaos and also recruit him to the Akatsuki to work for us. It might be a good option,” the masked man said thoughtfully, nodding his head.

"That guy named Uchiha Itachi, aren't you going to try and pull him along? He seems to have quite a bit of potential." Zetsu said with that chilling smile.

"Ah, although he is also a genius of Konoha, he is still a step below Uchiha Shisui, and he seems to be on the Hokage's side. We'll just have to adapt to the situation."

"Hehe, then I wish our plan can proceed perfectly." Jue took one last look at the masked man, then disappeared into the tree.

After watching Zetsu leave, the masked man looked up at the sky, recalling the sight of Kakashi repenting at the tomb, and also thinking of a certain lovely girl.

"Kakashi, you're such a waste. You've never managed to save a single person. Don't you understand this world yet?" A hint of sadness flashed in the masked man's eyes. He then sighed and disappeared from the spot with the vortex.

A plan is needed to kill Uchiha Shiyuki and frame Konoha. Root might be a good starting point. He might not even need to lift a finger; he could just give Root a push when they're in action. However, the ANBU, who are getting in his way, definitely need to be dealt with.

……

"What, you want Shisui to leave the Anbu?" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shisui, who was kneeling in front of him, with a mixture of surprise and understanding.

"I'm sorry, Third Hokage, it is indeed a very selfish thought, but she is my only living relative. I cannot lose her, just as Konoha cannot lose the Anbu."

Seeing Shisui's serious expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and nodded.

"Alright, I can approve Zhixue's resignation from the Dark Division, but you need to go to the Dark Division to cancel her file and inform her when you get back."

"Yes, Hokage!" Having received Hiruzen Sarutobi's approval, Shisui happily left and ran towards the Anbu base.

Looking out the window at Shisui receding into the distance, Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his pipe on the table.

"It seems Shisui values ​​family ties very much. But so be it, as long as Shisui's heart is still with Konoha, that's enough..." Hiruzen Sarutobi yawned, sighed about getting old, and then focused his energy back on handling Konoha's political affairs.

.........

root.

In the Root base, filled with a combination of steel frames and concrete, Danzo was still furious about Hiruzen Sarutobi's inaction when a message reached his ears from Root.

"Is the news true?"

"Reporting to Lord Danzo, the news is indeed true. Uchiha Shiyuki, who just returned to the village, came into contact with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and they separated just a few minutes ago."

When the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was mentioned, Danzo's thoughts quieted down again.

Sarutobi, Sarutobi, can't you see it yet? Even if Uchiha Shiyuki isn't Orochimaru's mole, she's still a thorn in Konoha's side. If she's not removed, the consequences will be dire... She dares to contact the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki now; what will she do in a few days?

At this point, Danzo had already imagined a huge conspiracy: Orochimaru would collude with the Uchiha clan, then find forces from other villages to use Uchiha Shisei's fake death to send messages, and then launch a coordinated attack on Konoha from within.

Danzo hardened his heart at the thought of the series of terrible consequences this matter might trigger.

"Gather the core members of Class 1; I have a task for them."

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

……

"Ah, my own big bed is still the most comfortable." Zhi Xue had already said goodbye to Sasuke and Naruto (the two were caught skipping class by Iruka and forcibly taken back to school) and returned home. She threw herself onto the soft and fragrant bed and felt much more relaxed.

Looking at the familiar room and its familiar furnishings, Zhixue stretched like a cat. She loved her room so much; it was exactly the same as before… Wait, what’s that?

Zhi Xue suddenly noticed something was wrong: the cabinet where she kept the "Intimate Paradise" item had been opened!

Zhi Xue suddenly felt a pang in her heart, but then she returned to normal. Oh well, whatever. Her brother already knew roughly what it was when he got the medicine earlier, so it didn't matter. Cough cough, she realized she hadn't really looked at it properly since she got it.

A fleeting blush crossed Zhi Xue's face. She coughed twice, closed the door, drew the curtains, and picked up the famous Naruto book, "Make-Out Paradise," to read.

However, after reading for half an hour, Zhixue's impression of the book changed.

Although it's known as a famous erotic novel within the Naruto series, the content isn't as overtly suggestive as it appears. It primarily tells a normal love story between a man and a woman, filled with romance. However, unlike typical erotic novels, this book uses vague descriptions of that aspect, setting it apart from other pure love stories.

While Zhixue was still sitting quietly and obediently on the edge of the bed reading "Make-Out Paradise," Kakashi, who was observing from the window, felt like slapping himself.

Because it seems that he gave this book to Shisui! And it even ended up in Shisui's hands, which made Kakashi feel an extremely strong sense of guilt.

I think Zhixue was only 14 years old, right? Only 14!

Chapter 57, Adding Fuel to the Fire

Inside the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Shiyuki closed the "Make-Out Paradise" app after watching for a while, then turned and walked towards the kitchen, only to find that in this hot summer, there wasn't even a single cold drink in the refrigerator.

"Ugh, how did you manage to resist drinking a beverage on such a hot day?" Zhi Xue scratched her head in frustration, then closed the refrigerator, took some pocket money from the cabinet, and prepared to go to the Konoha convenience store to buy something to eat.

Summer isn't complete without cold drinks!

Kakashi, who was in charge of monitoring, watched Zhixue leave and quickly followed after her.

After Zhixue left the Uchiha clan territory, Root quickly received news that there was a sparsely populated isolation zone between the civilians of Konoha and the Uchiha clan territory. This seemed to be a place that both sides had tacitly agreed upon. Danzo had arranged for Root to ambush there and had also hypnotized the Anbu members monitoring the area.

As Kakashi followed Zhixue on the rooftop, Zhixue suddenly stopped, alerting both Root members who were lying in ambush ahead and Kakashi who was monitoring from behind.

After arriving at this secluded place, Zhi Xue finally realized that something was wrong. Since arriving in Konoha, she had relaxed a lot, and now that she was in such a quiet place, she noticed an unusual gaze that was different from before.

At first, Shiyuki only thought it was a crystal ball used by Hiruzen Sarutobi to monitor her, but now it seems like there are a lot of crystal balls involved.

Stopping the snow, Zhixue took a deep breath and mobilized a trace of natural energy to activate her perception.

Beneath Zhi Xue's bright black pupils appeared a pair of constricted pupils, which sensed the chakra reactions of the dozen or so people in front of her and Kakashi's chakra reaction behind her. Zhi Xue's breath caught in her throat. In addition, in the distance, there seemed to be a small transparent barrier sealing this place off, preventing even the perception of Sage Mode from extending outwards.

She just went to buy a drink, why is she making such a big fuss?

A gentle breeze caressed her cheek, and the emerald green leaves danced in the air. Zhi Xue reached into her ninja tool pouch, but before she could take out any kunai, she saw a row of shuriken being thrown at her.

Using the Body Flicker Technique to dodge the shuriken, Zhixue tied an explosive tag to a kunai and threw it toward the location where the root was hidden in her senses.

After an explosion, several ninjas wearing ghost masks surrounded Zhixue.

Seeing the unexpected turn of events, Kakashi jumped out and pointed his katana at the dozen or so Root members.

"This is Konoha, what do you want to do?" The Root class leader of Class 1 glanced at Kakashi and ignored him, then drew his katana and slashed at Shiseido.

Time was extremely limited. They were near the Uchiha clan and needed to quickly subdue Zhixue and return to report to Lord Danzo. They didn't have time to deal with this guy.

"Hey!" Kakashi saw that Root still chose to fight, gripped his katana tightly, and charged forward.

boom!

A smoke bomb obscured the scene, and within the extremely limited field of vision, the Root ninjas' blades slashed towards Shisue.

The Root ninjas, skilled in assassination, fluttered silently in the mist like butterflies. However, their killing techniques were not very effective against Zhixue, as each silent attack was skillfully dodged.

After activating Sage Mode, her perception was greatly enhanced, and their small amount of stuff posed no threat to her at all.

Snapped!

Zhi Xue dodged the katana that was being swung at her, but felt a sharp pain in her stomach as she was kicked more than ten meters away, crashing into the wall and creating cracks.

In an instant, a shock from the soul struck Zhixue, but only half a second later, the roots of the mountain clan in the distance suddenly stiffened on the spot, collapsed to the ground, and blood continued to spill from their mouths.

"Didn't you not activate the Sharingan...? How could this be..." The Root member of the Yamanaka clan's pupils contracted sharply as he was knocked unconscious by the mental damage reflected back from the Sharingan.

"Is the intelligence wrong?" the squad leader of the first squad said, looking at a pair of scarlet eyes in the smoke and dust. Then he formed hand seals, and the ground where Zhixue was standing instantly turned into mud. The other ninjas also used earth-release techniques to try to trap Zhixue in place.

Feeling the sticky sensation at her feet, Zhi Xue smiled and then took out her Flying Thunder God Kunai.

As long as it's a continuous ninjutsu, it can be used to trigger a counterattack, which is the convenience of the Flying Thunder God Kunai.

"Flying Thunder God!"

Zhi Xue appeared behind the person who had activated the Yellow Spring Swamp Root like a golden flash, holding a trident kunai across his neck.