0649 new beginning branch three (Ch 0649)

Dong Si was planning to capture young men when a bird suddenly flew over the sky, circled twice over his head, and landed on his shoulder.

“Dou?” He whispered, and quickened his pace…

In the woods behind the Minamigagawa Shrine, Toushi leaned against the big tree where Itachi had hidden while waiting for him to rescue him, and watched Itachi approach from the direction of the shrine’s main gate.

“Itachi, the initial construction of the Security Supervision Department is now in your hands.” Toushi got straight to the point, “Jiraiya-sama transferred 37 people from the Anbu, but the minimum staffing of the department is 68 people. Shisui and Hayabusa will be transferred as team leaders after they return to the village, and Anko will also come back to be in charge of the department’s intelligence network.”

Dong Si felt that his hands-off attitude was a bit too much, but he still said shamelessly, “Although the vacancy is still a bit large, I think you can find someone. We need people who can walk in the shadows but not be swallowed by the darkness.”

Itachi nodded, but didn’t ask any more questions, just waited quietly for the next step.

“As for you, Lord Jiraiya has agreed to let you work under me. I plan to train you to be my successor.” Dong Si suddenly chuckled, with a hint of self-mockery in his laughter, “I, for one, yearn for a free and peaceful life, but the village is in a turbulent time, and I have no choice but to take on this important task. And you are capable and responsible. This department that concerns the safety of Konoha will need people like you to lead it in the future.” He paused, looking at the setting sun in the distance, “I think, when Kakashi officially takes over as Hokage, maybe I can step down and retire.”

Although Dong Si said this, he also knew that in fact, there would be too many people he would have to deal with in the future. If he was pushed to a high position, he would definitely serve as Konoha’s high-level combat force and he could not hide.

When Touji finished, Itachi’s eyes still showed surprise, “I thought you would do it yourself, or, would be more inclined to let Shisui or Hayabusa take charge.”

“In some aspects, they are not as good as you.” Dong Si did not intend to elaborate on the reasons.

As dusk deepened, a hawk suddenly flew across the sky, with a small piece of paper tied between its sharp claws. Itachi subconsciously took a half step back, but saw Dong Si raising his hand to signal that it was not necessary.

“This is the information sent by Hongdou. Since you are my deputy, there is no need to avoid me. You can see all the news of the department.” Dong Si opened the letter. The letter paper had Konoha’s usual code. The handwriting was sloppy but powerful. Only two lines gave the key information: the Three-Tails Jinchuriki and the Six-Tails Jinchuriki had severely damaged the Kumogakure troops in the eastern part of the Water Country and Shionari Island respectively, and the Kirigakure was in a position to regain lost ground.

There was a line of small words at the end of the letter: “Come back in three days.”

“This move by Kirigakure is brilliant.” Toushi handed the letter to Itachi, with a faint smile on his face, “Since Kumogakure lost Kame Island, military ships have been in short supply, and maritime transportation has been tight everywhere. Kirigakure finally found the best opportunity to counterattack, and decisively sent out two Jinchūriki.” He turned and looked in the direction of Konoha, his tone suddenly serious, “Itachi, go inform Lord Jiraiya and tell him that Kirigakure’s move may affect Kumogakure’s deployment in the northeastern theater, and pay special attention to the fact that Kumogakure may also use the Tailed Beast Jinchūriki.”

Itachi took the letter: “Yes.” He was about to turn around when Toushi suddenly called him.

“Itachi, I plan to leave the village for a few days.” Dong Si stared into Itachi’s eyes, his gaze burning, “I’ve already thought of a reason. I’ll say I want to follow Orochimaru’s trail to investigate the Akatsuki organization. But actually…” He paused, pulled open his sleeves, revealing a reincarnation seal that looked no different from the Heaven’s Seal, “The sequelae of Orochimaru’s seal are more difficult than I thought. I need to find Orochimaru’s base and see how to solve it.”

Itachi’s expression became complicated, and his hand unconsciously touched the back of his neck – that was where Orochimaru had left the fang hole. “Senior, it was for me…”