Chapter 43: Kazuma Returns, The Reason Clarified

Nara Shikaku frowned slightly between his brows.

Obviously.

He was not very satisfied with this answer.

But, at the same time.

He also had to admit that what Nara Kazuma said made a lot of sense.

Konoha did not actually care much about such ordinary squads, or even hastily assembled cannon-fodder squads sent to die.

After all.

The original purpose of forming such squads was to die and consume the enemy's fighting strength.

To put it bluntly, these squads were just consumables!

Under these circumstances.

Who cared whether there were bonds between the members within these squads?

So, the question arose.

Because there were no bonds between them, being able to coordinate slightly on the battlefield was already considered quite good.

Demanding too much was unrealistic!

They couldn't even call each other friends, let alone have any bonds; they had only gathered for the mission.

They did not trust each other, and even feared one another.

Expecting Uchiha Jin to talk his heart out with Itachi?

That's nonsense!

Sigh!

It was precisely because he had figured this out that Nara Shikaku felt extremely helpless.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke softly.

"Hmm, I understand."

"This point is not important; I believe there will be opportunities in the future."

"The members of your new squad have been decided. Itachi will be in the same squad as Uchiha Jin, with Uchiha's genius, Uchiha Shisui, serving as your squad leader."

"Moreover, your squad will even be assigned a Hyuga this time."

"Do Itachi see it?"

"Unlike the previous cannon-fodder squads, this reorganized squad of yours is a true elite squad."

"Elite squads undertake relatively dangerous missions, so cultivating bonds among teammates is essential!"

"Kazuma, this matter is very important."

"Itachi must understand this point clearly. If Itachi succeed, I will count it as an A-rank mission for your clan."

Hiss!

Hearing this, Nara Kazuma instantly drew in a sharp breath of cold air.

Yes.

This time, the surprise was not an act.

He truly could not figure out what terrible crime Uchiha Jin had committed.

How could he make his own clan uncle care so much about this matter?

No, absolutely not.

After I return this time, I must figure this out and then quickly find a way to handle it.

Otherwise.

With my clan uncle constantly watching us, how can we carry out our grand plans?

He did not think that he and Uchiha Jin could truly establish a power base of their own under the magnifying glass gaze of his clan uncle.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath.

Putting on a look of great excitement, Nara Kazuma said with a touch of agitation.

"I... understand."

"Rest assured, Clan Uncle, I will do my utmost."

Nara Kazuma's face was full of determination.

He did not make any more specific promises; that was not something the Nara clan could do.

If the performance goes too far, problems will arise.

Now, this is just right.

The truth is the same.

After hearing these words, Nara Shikaku finally nodded with a smile.

Immediately after.

After chatting about other matters for a while, he waved his hand to let Nara Kazama leave.

Inside the Seventh Squad's tent.

Uchiha Jin sat on his bunk, his mind racing wildly.

Why did that Nara Shikaku set his sights on me?

The tent was silent.

Kudo Shin had already left to meet his new squad members.

It seemed they wouldn't see each other again unless the war ended.

After all.

Who else's luck could be so terrible as to be assigned directly to an elite squad?

Simply, numb.

Nara Kazama wasn't here either!

But in Uchiha Jin's opinion, it was highly likely the guy had been called away by Nara Shikaku.

This was actually a good thing.

When Nara Kazama returned later, he could just ask him about this.

For such a complicated matter, he really had to ask Kazama.

It was too brain-burning!

Even having lived two lives, he found it hard to figure out.

Time passed slowly.

About two hours later, Nara Kazama finally walked in.

Uchiha Jin stood up immediately.

After carefully checking around the tent and finding no one, he spoke in a low voice.

"Kazama, Itachi went to Nara Shikaku's place, right?"

Nara Kazama nodded.

He also used his clan's shadow secret technique to check the surroundings before asking in a low, serious tone.

"Lord Jin."

"We are tied together on the same rope, so I'll just ask directly."

"What exactly did Itachi do that made my clan uncle pay such close attention to Itachi?"

"Do Itachi know?"

"He has been asking me to investigate your secrets. If I succeed, he is willing to count it as an A-rank mission within the clan."

"Itachi must tell me honestly so we can plan this matter well."

"We absolutely cannot let my uncle keep watching us, or we won't be able to carry out our plan."

"My uncle is a smart man. If he really keeps a close eye on us, he will detect the truth from even the slightest of our actions."

"In terms of strategy, he is top-tier."

Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.

He truly hadn't expected that before he could speak, Nara Kazama had spoken first.

But, he was just as confused!

If only he knew the reason, but the key was that he didn't know either.

Sigh!

After a helpless sigh, he shook his head bitterly.

"I really don't know!" Uchiha Jin thought for a moment before speaking directly: "The only time I ever met your uncle was when three Uchiha died."

Hearing this, Nara Kazama immediately spoke: "Tell me the details, the more detailed the better, and I need the truth to work backwards."

Uchiha Jin nodded.

Considering this wasn't really a big matter, he thought for a moment and then spoke plainly.

Without hiding anything, he told Nara Kazama almost everything he knew.

Then.

He looked at Nara Kazama, wanting to see how capable his strategist was in terms of strategy.

He was not disappointed.

Almost instantly, Nara Kazama spoke.

"I understand."

"Lord Jin, Itachi added unnecessary details. Three Uchiha were killed, so be it; why leave a Hidden Cloud corpse behind?"

"The more Itachi do, the more suspicious it becomes."

"If Itachi had simply chosen to leave back then, the lack of traces might have raised some suspicion about Itachi, but in reality, no one would have targeted Itachi."

"Because at that time, no one knew your strength."

"In the end, it would most likely have been dropped without resolution."

"Three Uchiha dying alone means nothing to the Hidden Leaf Village."

"But now, it is different!"

"The Cloud Village corpse Itachi left behind has indeed caused too much of an impact."

"If my guess is correct, that Cloud Village corpse must be from two years ago, when the Cloud Village attempted to kidnap Kushina."

"Kushina is the jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails."

"The matter of the Nine-Tails jinchuriki is too critical; there can be no accidents."

"I suppose this is why my clan uncle insisted on keeping an eye on Itachi."

"Three Uchihas dying is nothing!"

"But since it concerns the Nine-Tails jinchuriki, this matter must be investigated thoroughly."