Aoba never thought of this.
Someone would come knocking on his room door at midnight.
He did not expect that the person was Kenji, who he had just thrown the scroll at.
In an instant.
There were many things in Aoba's mind.
His brain was spinning rapidly.
It couldn't be.
This person couldn't have suspected him, right?
Did he tell anyone else?
Was he here to test or to show off his cards?
Was it that hard to send a damn piece of information?
There were thousands of thoughts in Aoba's mind, but he did not show it on his face. Instead, he maintained his usual calm and showed a hint of displeasure from being disturbed.
"Hahaha, Aoba, Fugaku asked me to find you. He said that he has something important to tell you. He is in the forest to the west of Konohagakure." Kenji said with a smile. He did not beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
"Huh?"
Aoba was stunned.
Something was wrong!
This person should have seen the scroll.
But...
Was he suspecting him?
Aoba instantly became cautious. After all, he had just handed over the scroll and he had already found him.
Wasn't this too much of a coincidence!
"En... It was Fugaku who asked me to tell you to go to the forest in the west of Konohagakure to find him. He has something important to tell you!" Kenji smiled awkwardly. He knew how clumsy his excuse was, but he couldn't think of any other reason at all. He could only force himself to continue.
Right now, his main goal was to trick Aoba.
As long as Aoba witnessed the scene of Danzo-sama and Kumogakure.
Then Danzo-sama will inevitably silence Aoba as well.
As a result.
No one knew that he had found Aoba.
Even if Danzo read Aoba's memory, the last thing he would get was that Uchiha Fugaku asked Aoba to go to the forest.
It had nothing to do with him.
In short.
He had to make use of this opportunity.
And dragged Fugaku into the water.
"Are you saying that Big Brother Fugaku asked me to go to the forest in the middle of the night?" Aoba narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a puzzled expression.
He was trying to stall for time with words.
This time was used to judge.
He felt that the person in front of him knew that it had something to do with him, but it also seemed like he didn't know.
But he didn't dare to gamble!
"Yes, yes, yes, that's it. Fugaku is looking for you to go to the west forest. Hurry up and go!" Kenji nodded repeatedly.
Then.
At this moment.
Aoba suddenly took a step forward.
He raised his right hand and touched Kenji's forehead.
"You..."
When Kenji saw this scene, he instinctively wanted to avoid it.
However.
Considering that he was fooling Aoba.
He couldn't show too much hostility.
So stopped where he was.
He did not dodge.
Then.
Aoba casually touches Kenji's forehead.
"Do you have a fever?"
Aoba put on an expression like he was looking at a fool. As he spoke, a clear electronic prompt sounded in his mind.
"Ding Dong! Memory Reading Succesful! Obtained: Fūton, Shinkūha (Wind Release: Vacuum Wave)!"
After that.
Scenes after scenes flooded into Aoba's mind.
"You are the one with a fever. What I said is true. Fugaku is waiting for you there. Go and take a look." Kenji suddenly shook off Aoba's hand.
"Oh..."
Aoba nodded and said, "That is, Big Brother Fugaku is out of his mind. Why didn't he go on a date with Mikoto in the middle of the night? Why did he ask me out..."
As Aoba spoke, he quickly went through Kenji's memories.
"Hurry up and go. Don't let Fugaku wait too long." Kenji urged.
"I understand. You can go back." Aoba waved his hand.
"No, Fugaku wants me to tell you that you must go. I can only go back when I see you go." Kenji refused to let go of Aoba. If Aoba did not go in the end, everything he had said just now would be in vain, and he might even become a suspect.
Things had already come to this point.
There was no turning back.
He had to finish this!
"Then wait for me to change my clothes."
Aoba did not close the door. Instead, he turned around and walked inside.
In his mind.
Scenes of memories flashed past.
Aoba immediately understood the whole story.
Good fellow!
This Kenji was quite daring!
He even dared to intercept the scroll to be given to Akaru.
Not only that.
He was also prepared to shift the blame on Fugaku.
However.
These were not the main points.
The main point was that he actually found the killer!
Aoba had never expected this.
This person called Uchiha Kenji actually had such a strong ability to take opportunities. He had found the most inconspicuous murderer among so many people.
This was also a special ability!
After reading Kenji's memories, Aoba felt extremely complicated and didn't know what to say.
He carefully arranged everything.
He used the opportunity to use Yuta's scroll.
He originally wanted to put on a good show that Uchiha's clan found out that Danzo was colluding with enemies.
This way, Uchiha's clan would think that Danzo was colluding with enemies, and Danzo would think that Uchiha's clan was framing him.
However, a Kenji suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
In this person's memory, Aoba had already seen Kenji's determination to frame Fugaku.
If he did not go.
He definitely would not back down.
Perhaps he would have to take action here.
That would be too disadvantageous for him.
Thinking of this.
Aoba immediately realized that there was a change in the plan.
He had to adapt to the situation.
"How about this..."
Aoba casually changed into an Anbu casual outfit and turned to look at Kenji at the door.
"There's a murderer outside right now. It's very dangerous. I don't know where Brother Fugaku is carrying out the mission. Why don't you take me there?" Aoba said.
According to Kenji's memories.
This person definitely wanted to go with him.
That way, he would be able to sell him out after seeing Danzo and the others.
He would definitely not allow him to enter the forest alone.
What would be the result of that?
Did he succeed in shifting the blame?
Kenji wasn't clear about it at all.
The variables in this plan were too great.
"Of course, I can. It's already so late. I won't be at ease if you go alone. I can stay by your side and protect you!" The corners of Kenji's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile. He had already realized that his prey had taken the bait.
"Then let's go!"
Aoba's expression was still very confused.
When he walked to the door.
He even muttered to himself in a very low voice.
However, it just so happened to allow Kenji to hear this voice.
"Big Brother Fugaku, what's going on? You actually came looking for me in the middle of the night. There really is something wrong with your brain."
Once Aoba said this.
Kenji did not say anything.
However, the complacent look in his eyes became even more brilliant.
Looks like...
This kid had completely taken the bait!
The plan could be launched now.
It went unexpectedly smoothly!
Kenji felt very comfortable in his heart. He had already begun to imagine the image of taking down Fugaku.
Aoba secretly observed Kenji's reaction.
He confirmed that Kenji was not too suspicious of him.
He couldn't help but think of a sentence he had seen before.
High-end hunters always appeared in the form of prey!
At this moment, Aoba suddenly understood this principle.
In the future...
Maybe it could be used.
When he wanted to go hunting, it was better to let these prey think he was a hunter and treat him as prey.
Suddenly.
Aoba and Kenji walked out of Anbu's dormitory together.
He walked towards the forest in the west of Konohagakure.
"Why did Big Brother Fugaku want to meet in the forest in the west?" In order to make Kenji unable to calm down and think carefully, Aoba began to chat in a questioning manner.
"This... because Fugaku is on a mission over there." Kenji quickly and carefully responded. He was afraid that something would happen to Aoba because of his answer.
"Then why did Brother Fugaku look for me when he was doing a mission?" Aoba continued to ask. While asking, he was also thinking about how to deal with the guy beside him.
"This... I'm not too sure about this... Ask him when you see Fugaku. I just came to find you according to his request." Kenji was a little confused, but he still forced himself to give an explanation. Even he felt that the reason for this explanation was a little fake.
"Okay."
Aoba nodded and showed a look of direct trust. He did not ask any more questions.
This also made Kenji heave a sigh of relief.
However.
He did not breathe for long.
Aoba's voice sounded again.
"Where in the west side of the forest we are going?" Aoba asked again.
"Well... it's on the west side... Come with me..." Kenji did not see the specific location on the scroll. He felt that he could not go through it. He began to consider whether he should knock Aoba out and throw him over.
"Hey hey hey, it's okay. I know the location. We often meet there." Aoba smiled mysteriously and said something that baffled Kenji. Then, he said, "Come with me."
After saying that.
Aoba brought Kenji towards the direction where Kumogakure was hiding.
He was the one who read Otai's memories.
He was the one who spread the information.
Now no one in Konohagakure knows better than him where the Kumogakure people were hiding.
Originally, he didn't want to go.
He felt that his participation in this matter could end there.
However, he did not expect that.
He was forcefully pulled in by this Kenji.
"Ah?"
Kenji was stunned for a moment and did not understand what Aoba meant.
Why did the blind cat run into a dead mouse?
Fugaku and Aoba always run to the west side of the forest to meet?
What was this?
Deep doubts arose in Kenji's mind. He was already confused by Aoba's continuous words.
At first, it was a question.
Then he said that he often met with Fugaku.
The above questions had no logic to the following words.
In addition, Kenji had been lying to bring Aoba here.
Including the contents of the scroll that Kenji had secretly seen.
For a moment.
The amount of information in Kenji's mind was too much.
So much so that he was a little confused.
His thinking speed became slower.
Slowly.
The two walked a distance.
Now it was Aoba who was leading the way, and Kenji was following behind.
But the general direction was not wrong.
It was indeed the forest on the village's west side.
"Look over there, is that Danzo-sama?"
All of a sudden.
Aoba's voice rang out.
It clearly entered Kenji's ears.
At the same time.
Aoba raised his hand and pointed at a dark place in the distance.
There was some tall grass over there.
There were no figures at all.
However, there were some shadows.
"Shh!"
After hearing Aoba's words, Kenji's face suddenly changed. He did not want to be seen by Danzo, or else he might be silenced.
Almost in an instant.
Kenji directly lay on the ground, looking carefully for Danzo's figure. He focused all his attention on the dark part.
Puchi!
Just at this time.
A piercing sound rang out.
Kenji suddenly widened his eyes, his eyes flashing with disbelief.
"You..."
Kenji found that his body couldn't move at all. A thin chakra line pierce his heart, and he also couldn't speak even if he wanted to.
However.
His thoughts did not stop.
Wasn't this way that killer killed people?
At this moment, Kenji's train of thought became clearer.
Yamagata Ken-sama said it before.
That was a very thin chakra line that penetrated the heart. The entire process would not last more than five seconds.
So...
The killer was someone he knew.
But the truth was, it was a sneak attack!
He had never expected this.
He did not guess the killer correctly, but in this way, he got the killer right...