When this thought appeared in Fugaku's mind, he was shocked.
It can't be!
It can't be!
Uchiha Madara was a legend from the last era!
After fighting with the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, he was already dead!
How could it be Uchiha Madara!
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Fugaku's heart instantly became extremely chaotic. The more he told himself that it could not be Uchiha Madara, the more he could not help but think in the direction of Uchiha Madara.
Madara-sama!
This form of address...
If not for Uchiha Madara...
Who was worthy?!
Fugaku's chest kept heaving up and down, and he was extremely shocked by the sudden news.
"Big Brother Fugaku, what's wrong?"
Aoba blinked his eyes and stared at Fugaku with an innocent expression as if he did not know how important the name he spoke of was.
"Phew... It's nothing..."
Fugaku shook his head. There was still a bewildered expression on his face. It was not as relaxed as he said.
"Aoba, have you heard anything else about this man in black?" Fugaku asked.
"He did say something, but I was too nervous at that time and didn't hear it clearly..." Aoba shook his head and said.
"So you still heard it. Think about it carefully. You are a member of the Yamanaka clan. The things in your memory will not be so easy to forget." Fugaku said anxiously.
"How could I have forgotten about this!"
Aoba suddenly slapped his head. He then raised his hands and pressed his finger against his temple. A stream of chakra flowed along with his fingers to his brain, as if it were assisting him to recall his memories.
"Stone..."
"Impossible..."
"That can't be done!"
"Too far..."
"A stone tablet?"
"I still can't hear it clearly..."
Aoba tried his best to recall, and the chakra in his hand became denser and denser. At least from Fugaku's perception, he could confirm that Aoba was trying his best to recall.
The whole process was completely heard by Fugaku, and the more he listened, the bigger his eyes became.
This... this... this...
Fugaku suddenly thought of a stone tablet under the Naka Shrine.
That was an Uchiha Clan secret.
Even among the Uchiha Clan members, only a small portion of them know.
Even him.
He had just found out about it not long ago.
"Aoba, you haven't told anyone about this, have you?" Fugaku asked in a deep voice.
"No, this happened last night. So only you." Aoba shook his head.
"Don't tell anyone about this. Also, be careful. However, I don't think Kenji will look for you again." Fugaku said. He felt that last night was an opportunity to shift the blame. Now that the opportunity had been lost, there was no need for Kenji to look for a small character like Aoba.
"Well... If he looks for me again... I might be scared to death..." The corner of Aoba's mouth twitched violently. Kenji had directly turned into water and seeped into the ground. If he could appear and look for him again, it could no longer be described as terrifying.
"Hahaha, Aoba, don't be afraid. Konoha Military Police Force has been searching for Kenji all over the village. I believe that it won't be long before we find him!" Fugaku said.
"Ah? What happened to him?" Aoba was stunned for a moment as if he was very surprised by the news that Kenji had disappeared.
"There is no problem in telling you. Kenji is missing. I only found this place when I was looking for Kenji. Coincidentally, I found information on you." Fugaku said.
"So that's how it is." Aoba was suddenly enlightened.
"Aoba, if there is nothing else, I will leave first. If you see Kenji again in the next few days, you must find me as soon as possible." Fugaku said.
"Understood" Aoba nodded.
"En... Oh right... about the Dango... Thank you!" Fugaku smiled at Aoba. He knew that Aoba had taken great care of him regarding the matter of Mikoto.
"Just give me an autograph when you have the chance," Aoba said.
"..."
The expression on Fugaku's face instantly froze. He had just relaxed his vigilance against Aoba and was instantly beaten back to his original form by this sentence.
Good fellow!
He was still thinking about his signature!
However...
It wasn't impossible!
Fugaku was already seriously considering this matter.
Next.
Fugaku didn't say any more nonsense and directly left with the guards.
After leaving Konohagakure Intelligence Division, Fugaku's eyes became cold.
"This damn Kenji!"
Fugaku could not help but curse. He had already learned about Kenji from Aoba's words, and using his name, he actually asked Aoba to go to the west forest.
He could even think of such a low-level frame!
Fortunately, Aoba did not go!
Otherwise, even if it were such a low-level framing, it might still bring him dirty water!
After all...
The more clumsy this seemingly way of shifting the blame, the more the higher-ups would wonder if it was fake.
Fugaku did not doubt Aoba's words. Many of the points that Aoba had just said could not be fabricated.
In the forest in the west of Konohagakure.
Madara-sama.
The stone tablet.
Fugaku recalled Aoba's words and could not help but fall into deep thought.
"Is there any connection between these things?"
Fugaku temporarily could not think of anything. He planned to report these things to Akaru and then discuss how to catch Kenji again.
...
After Konoha Military Police Force's people left, Eaton found Aoba.
"Aoba, what happened? Why did Konoha Military Police Force's people look for you? Did they encounter any trouble? If there is anything, you can tell me!" Eaton patted his chest and promised. As the only person who knew that Aoba was Tsunade's student, he was ready to hold this potential in his hands.
"I didn't ask too clearly. It seems that someone in the Konoha Military Police Force has disappeared. They came to ask about the situation. It has nothing to do with me." Aoba said with a smile.
"Is that so? That's good!"
Eaton's tone was strange. It was hard to tell if it were because Aoba was at ease or because he had no chance to show off.
"Aoba, if you encounter anything in the future, come to me directly. I will settle it for you!" Eaton still did not forget to express his goodwill to Aoba.
"Thank you, Captain Eaton!" Aoba immediately thanked him.
"What are you thanking me for? You are too polite. We are good brothers!"
Eaton said with a smile.
When he said this.
His eyes immediately widened.
A sudden realization struck him.
"That's right!"
"We are brothers!"
"In the future, don't call me Captain Eaton!"
"Just call me Big Brother Eaton!"
"If you have something to say, come find big brother!"
Eaton said to Aoba. He suddenly discovered this method of getting closer.
That's right.
It was the big brother.
Wasn't this kind of relationship more intimate than a superior and subordinate relationship?
"Okay, Brother Eton, I won't be polite with you. If there is anything, I will really trouble you!" Aoba said with a smile. He was also happy to do so. After all, Eaton was the boss of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division. With the boss protecting him, he would be freer in the future.
"You must not be more polite!" Eaton grinned and said. He felt that his choice was too wise. It was too comfortable to accept a Sannin student as his younger brother.
Aoba exchanged a few more words with Eaton and then walked towards Konohagakure Intelligence Division's compartment.
Eaton looked at Aoba's back and heaved a heavy sigh of relief. The proud smile on his face gradually disappeared.
"Fortunately... Fortunately... the crisis has been averted..."
As soon as Eaton arrived at Konohagakure Intelligence Division, he heard that Konoha Military Police Force's people had arrived and were even asking Aoba questions.
This made him go crazy!
Others in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division might not know, but Aoba was his treasure!
He still wanted to use Aoba to be on the good side with Tsunade!
This had a great impact on his career.
If Aoba left because of this trivial matter and did not continue working in Konohagakure Intelligence Division, then he would suffer a great loss.
Seeing that Aoba was not angry, Eaton had also reversed the situation under his words and successfully got closer to Aoba, it could be said that it was a blessing in disguise.
After that.
Eaton walked in the direction of Konohagakure Intelligence Division's entrance and swept his gaze over the Anbu guarding it.
"What's wrong with you people?"
"Don't know what division you belong to?"
"We, Konohagakure Intelligence Division, belong to Anbu division!"
"It's not the same division as Konoha Military Police Force!"
"In the future, if Konoha Military Police Force's people want to come in and ask about something, let them find me and get permission first. Otherwise, don't let them directly come in!"
Eaton was furious at these ninjas. He was really scared just now and was extremely dissatisfied and angry.
"Yes!"
Everyone lowered their heads and answered. No one dared to look straight into Eaton's eyes. Only the real Konohagakure Intelligence Division Ninja could clearly see how terrifying their Captain was.
All of a sudden.
Konohagakure Intelligence Division's entrance fell into a depressing atmosphere.
...
After Aoba arrived at his compartment, he welcomed a short period of peace.
It was still early at this time.
No one to interrogate was sent.
Aoba directly sat on the small stool, his eyes flashing with thoughts.
"It seems that the Uchiha clan did not suspect Kenji's identity yesterday. This can be seen from their search for Kenji."
"It's just that it's impossible for them to find Kenji!"
"I wonder how much they can understand from Madara-sama's message."
"In short..."
"The matter between Uchiha and Danzo has become more and more interesting!"
"I wonder if those Kumogakure ninjas have escaped..."
The corners of Aoba's mouth curled up slightly as he thought about many things. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to let the Uchiha and Danzo fight, but unfortunately, he failed in the end.
Of course.
Even if this battle broke out, it would not be unilateral genocide, but an internal fight that weakens each other.
In the end, it would still end in peace.
It was just that he wanted to use this method to make them focus on each other so that no one would notice him.
This was also good.
Although there was no spark between Akaru and Danzo this time, it was still a showdown between them.
In the future, whether it was Root or Uchiha, they would treat each other as enemies.
This way, he could go to work at ease in Konohagakure Intelligence Division.
As for what to do with this mess...
Anyway, the village internal was already rotten, to begin with. He had no business to settle with the Third Hokage. Now he was waiting for these Fourth generations to come.
In this regard.
Aoba still believed in Minato!