Root.
At the dark base of Root, as he watched Kakashi's arrival, Danzo Shimura's old face unexpectedly showed a rare smile. However, when Kakashi knelt before him and respectfully reported his mission intel, Danzo first looked surprised, then a smug expression appeared on his face.
"I see, the Third Hokage officially relieved you of your Anbu duties to have you join the Police Force's Seventh Division for a covert investigation. Relying on your Sharingan and the unique nature of the Seventh Division!"
Danzo smiled, feeling that he had outsmarted the Third Hokage, who had fallen for his clever ploy. Today, he had finally won against the old monkey.
"Kakashi, the Uchiha clan is inherently evil, and the fact that the Nine-Tails was controlled by the Sharingan is undeniable. I hope you can infiltrate the Police Force for the sake of Konoha!"
Danzo's mind was quick, immediately thinking of how to maximize his benefits.
If Kakashi continued to hide his relationship with him and infiltrated the Police Force, it would be advantageous for Danzo. First, Kakashi would have an additional Sharingan in the Uchiha clan, making it easier to gather information about them. Second, although Kakashi would still appear to be under the Third Hokage's command, he would actually be leaning toward Danzo.
He would effortlessly gain a double agent, with Kakashi spying on the Uchiha for Danzo, and Danzo gaining insight into the Third Hokage's actions through Kakashi.
At this moment, Danzo felt like he was already in a position to manipulate the pieces on a chessboard, and he couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Kakashi, bowing his head, revealed his three-tomoe Sharingan, showing determination. He was determined to investigate the truth of what happened in the past and find out if the Third Hokage truly aimed to reclaim his position.
"Understood, Danzo-sama!"
At this point, Kakashi was a member of both the Anbu and Root, while officially joining the Police Force. This kind of multi-faceted espionage was extremely dangerous, but he seemed indifferent. Perhaps his own life and death no longer held much importance to him.
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, smoking a pipe, listened to the report from the Anbu kneeling before him and calmly asked, "You say Kakashi went to Root tonight?"
The Anbu respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord Hokage. Kakashi encountered Danzo-sama in front of the Memorial Stone this evening, and later that night, he sneaked into Root. As it was Root, I didn't dare to follow."
Hearing the report, a glint of light flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes, and he said in a low voice, "Alright, let's pretend nothing happened. Just keep an eye on Kakashi's recent activities. Your perception ability is excellent, but don't act rashly, especially when Kakashi returns to the Anbu. Keep an eye on what information he's looking for."
"Yes!" The Anbu responded respectfully, and the Third Hokage smiled confidently. He thought to himself, "Danzo, Danzo, you believe you're the mastermind, but it's actually me. You're still too inexperienced."
This Anbu was exceptionally perceptive, and that was why the Third Hokage was confident in entrusting Kakashi to him.
"Danzo, your confidence lies in those few things."
With a smile on his face, the Third Hokage knew that Danzo would use Kakashi's weaknesses against him. He just needed to secretly investigate what Kakashi was looking for, and then he would have a plan to counter Danzo's moves.
The strategy of sowing discord!
The most brilliant strategy of sowing discord was not to persuade the other party directly but to let the person investigate and discover the truth themselves, a truth carefully crafted to suit his intentions.
At this moment, the Third Hokage smiled, realizing that Kakashi was indeed a sharp tool, involved in the games of the Police Force and Root. Little did Kakashi know that he would attract attention from multiple sides.
After the news of Kakashi's battle that night somehow spread, Uchiha Yoru had become a genius ninja in Konoha who could rival the talented Kakashi.
Now, Uchiha Yoru, as the leader of the Police Force's Seventh Division, had gained legitimacy and recognition from others, including his strength.
At the Naha Shrine:
"Clan Leader, Elders, the Seventh Division has recruited many new members recently, including Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy."
Uchiha Yoru spoke about the matters of his Police Force's Seventh Division with a calm expression, showing no arrogance, which pleased the Clan Leader and the Elders.
Kakashi and Might Guy joining the Police Force were seen as a decision for the sake of their close friendship, and that's why they joined together.
Uchiha Fugaku's stern face relaxed slightly as he nodded and said, "Yoru, although the Seventh Division has grown in power, you must still be cautious. It has become apparent to everyone now, and there are likely many forces eyeing it."
"Especially with the recent additions of Might Guy and Kakashi, you should try to build rapport with them, but also remain vigilant, especially since Kakashi comes from the Anbu."
Everyone knew about the genius ninja Kakashi Hatake in Konoha, and Uchiha Fugaku couldn't deny his talent. Even he had to admit it.
The Elder next to him also nodded with a solemn expression and added, "Kakashi Hatake might be a spy from the Anbu, or he might genuinely be here to recover from war trauma. But you must know his last name."
At this point, the Elder lowered his head slightly, making it hard to see his expression. "The name 'Hatake' still carries weight. Even after White Fang's fall, his influence is still present. If you can manipulate Kakashi effectively, White Fang's residual influence might shift towards Orochimaru."
"Moreover, the Uchiha clan had a connection with the Hatake clan in the past. Otherwise, how could the Sharingan have ended up in Kakashi's hands so smoothly and unharmed?"
As the Elder spoke, Uchiha Yoru's face turned serious. He hadn't expected such a connection. Was there a relationship between the Uchiha and the Hatake clans in the past?
He couldn't help but look at the Elder, wondering if it was the same back then. Did the Uchiha clan place their bet on the Hatake clan, just as it was happening now?
Seemingly sensing Uchiha Yoru's thoughts, the Elder shook his head, "You don't need to think too much about it. Back then, White Fang's might was unimaginable. Even Sarutobi couldn't match his power when he was at his peak. The entire village, not just the Uchiha clan, extended an olive branch to him."
White Fang was a legendary ninja on par with the Sannin, and almost became the next Hokage after the Third Hokage voluntarily stepped down. He was undoubtedly a legendary figure, and his reputation was well-deserved.
Even Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but sigh at the thought of how such a formidable ninja had met his end.
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