Looking at the girl's eyes that were genuine Sharingan, Shinichi's face had an unexpected surprised look.

After he had joined Akatsuki, 'Uchiha Madara' once mentioned many secrets of Sharingan to him, including the possibility of transplantation of Sharingan.

From a medical point of view, the transplantation of Sharingan is not an impossibility.

And Hatake Kakashi's transplanted Sharingan that he got as a gift from the dead Uchiha Obito is one such example that even a fledgling medical-nin Nohara Rin was capable of doing, even alone in the harsh battlefield without any proper tools.

But successful transplantation is not the end of it, because obtaining a Sharingan might even be easier compared to being able to use that Sharingan.

Without the blood of the Uchiha Clan, even if someone has transplanted Sharingan, he will never be able to showcase the true potential of Sharingan, and instead of becoming a powerful boost, the Sharingan will, in fact, become a major restriction on the user which will greatly hamper the growth of the bearer and also restrict the extent of what he is truly capable of.

Hatake Kakashi is again the best example.

However, the Kunoichi in front of him doesn't seem to be burdened by the Sharingan in the slightest, which means that she is truly a descendant of the Uchiha Clan.

Understanding this, Shinichi loosened his grip but still did not released her, and asked, "Okay, I agree that you are an Uchiha, but if you are one, then why have I never seen you in the Clan? From your appearance and age, you are probably a little older than Uchiha Shisui, and yet I have never seen you? Moreover, you have the three tomoe Sharingan, you can not be an unknown!"

Tsukihi said, "Since Kuroto-sama sent me here, so he obviously trusts my background, so I don't believe that there is any need for you to doubt my identity, besides, there is a rule of the organization that I believe you should have been familiar with, 'only the leader is allowed to know the identity and background of all the members, the members need not care, question, or try to find things unrelated to them, this is because…"

""…because the less you know the lesser you will worry, the less you know the lesser danger you will be in, the less you know the lesser the chances of your identity being revealed, the less you know the lesser you will reveal when caught by the enemy…"" Shinichi repeated with Tsukihi.

With this Shinichi let go of Uchiha Tsukihi, "Alright, I suppose that you are right."

The Kunoichi 'Uchiha Tsukihi' is obviously 'Hyuga Kuroto' controlling the Fire Nature Clone using the Tenseigan Soul Descend.

Kuroto really couldn't let go of the opportunity to observe, Hiruko's attempt to absorb various Kekkei Genkai, after all, this matter is related to Kuroto's big plan to achieve Kekkei Mora in the future, as such he needs as much knowledge and test results on the working of Chimera Technique. Because Kuroto doesn't believe that he will get a second chance.

For this reason, he took the risk of using this Fire nature Clone, and try to get to the site of the ritual with the help of Shinichi.

Shinichi groaned for a while, then suddenly his figure disappeared, at the very same moment, eight Shuriken were shot towards Uchiha Tsukihi.

Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish…

Uchiha Tsukihi instantly drew out the long Katana sheathed at her waist, injected her chakra into the Katana, and lightly swung it with flowing graceful movements, and instantly re-sheathed the Katana.

Ding… Ding… Ding… Ding… Ding… Ding… Ding… Ding…

A moment later all of the Shurikens coming towards her were cut into two pieces and fell on the ground.

At this time, Shinichi suddenly appeared before Tsukihi and shouted,

'Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!'

Uchiha Tsukihi also printed the hand seals and shouted, 'Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!'

Boom…!

Two huge fireballs, each spouted out of Shinichi and Tsukihi collided together, setting off a deafening roar and a loud explosion, setting the whole forest ablaze.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Shinichi's figure flashed and appeared in front of Tsukihi, his sword was in his hands and a fight of Kenjutsu began between the two Uchiha Shinobi.

Shinichi didn't seem to be using all his strength and Tsukihi seemed to be very calm during the entire battle.

Understanding that he wouldn't be able to take advantage of using Kenjutsu, Shinichi's figure again disappeared, and then several Kunai tied with explosive tag cut through the cover of smoke and directly shot towards Tsukihi.

Uchiha Tsukihi's face remained unchanged, and the three tomoe spinning in her Sharingan were spinning rapidly, and instantly she took out the Katana and swung it fiercely, sending waves of air pressure along the trajectory.

The air pressure waves cut through the Kunai, yet they did not cut the Kunai, but Tsukihi seemed to be satisfied with this and instantly her figure disappeared from her position.

Tuk… Tuk… Tuk… Tuk…

As Tsukihi disappeared from her position, kunai tied with explosive tags were nailed at the tree trunk behind her.

However, the expected explosion did not occur because without any exception all of the explosive tags were cut into two pieces.

Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish… Whiiish…

At this moment, another onslaught of shuriken arrived towards the new position Tsukihi was at, and Tsukihi who had already sheathed the Katana did not draw it out this time but put her hand inside her kimono sleeves and the next moment she threw out eight Shurikens, four from each of her hand.

And the next moment a clash of Uchiha Shurikenjutsu started between Uchiha Shinichi and Uchiha Tsukihi.

Amidst the Shurikenjutsu battle, while the shurikens were flying off everywhere, hitting each other, changing their trajectories, and then again hitting the other shuriken, deflecting them… and so on…

Shinichi suddenly looked at Tsukihi's eyes.

The moment line of sight of the two matched, Tsukihi felt an instantaneous sluggishness but soon lost effect.

At this time, the Shurikenjutsu battle also came to an end, and Tsukihi had already redrawn her Katana.

But Shinichi did not attack anymore and instead stood in silence, then said, "Well, that wasn't bad."

Seeing that Tsukihi still had her Katana drawn out, he felt that she might be angry for the unexpected attack, so he went on to explain, "Hey, calm down alright. The members of Akatsuki are without exception all monsters, if you don't have any strength to even be able to protect yourself, even I won't be able to protect you assuming the worst-case scenario, so I needed to judge whether you have what it takes to be present there."

Tsukihi nodded as she re-sheathed the Katana, indicating that she did not mind.

She was obviously very clear about Shinichi's purpose for doing this, ordinary people can't get involved with Akatsuki, unless one has the appropriate strength, it is best to stay away from Akatsuki, so this assessment be Shinichi was very reasonable.

"Let's go, I have been away from Amegakure for a few days already, if I stay away for too long, there are chances that they will start to get suspicious." – Shinichi said while putting on the bamboo hat, and his raincoat as he started walking in the direction of the site of the ritual.

Tsukihi nodded without speaking any nonsense and walked next to him after putting on the bamboo hat and raincoat offered to her by Shinichi.

While on their way, Shinichi questioned, "He must have informed you on the basic details of Akatsuki's internal situations, right?"

Tsukihi nodded, "Yes, I have a rough understanding of the members of the Akatsuki organization."

Shinichi nodded and spoke after a bit of deliberation, "I can't guarantee about the others, but you don't need to worry about my partner, Biwa Juzo, so long as you don't offend him, he won't be nosy about your matters. But you have to pay special attention to people like Sasori, Kakuzu, and Hiruko, they are all crazier than the others, and since you are not a so-called 'formal member' of the organization, there is a possibility that they will target you, one for your body, other for your heart, and the last for taking what you have."

Hearing how Shinichi said the last sentence, Tsukihi couldn't help but blush and think, 'What are they, a bunch of perverts?'

Shinichi didn't seem to have noticed Tsukihi's thoughts' and continued, "Then there is also that masked-man, who claims to be 'Uchiha Madara,' he is the most dangerous in the entire organization, he is the one you will have to be most careful against." – Pausing here, Shinichi said with a solemn expression, "If he attacks you, then even I don't have the confidence to be able to save you!"

Tsukihi glanced at Shinichi and said, "So that masked-man who claims himself to be 'Uchiha Madara' doesn't show up often in the organization, right?"

Shinichi was surprised, "I am rather surprised that you know this, did he tell you this too? Well doesn't matter, I guess. And you are right, he does not show up in front of other members of the organization. As far as I know, except for Pain, Konan, Zetsu, and me, nobody else is aware of his existence in the Akatsuki."

Tsukihi said, "By the way, you can just tell them that I am your spy in Konoha if you say, then I don't think that anyone will choose to attack me, don't you think?"

"That is a good idea, I suppose." – Shinichi nodded and asked with a puzzled expression, "But I am unable to figure out just why is he interested in Hiruko's ritual? With his strength, why does he care about such crappy things?"

Even if defected, Shinichi is still an Uchiha by genes, and obviously disdains for such pathetic means that Hiruko is using.

In Shinichi's opinion, a shinobi born with Kekkei Genkai is inherently superior to someone not born with a Kekkei Genkai, and this bloody ritual that Hiruko is going to do disgusts Shinichi very much because Shinichi believes that no matter how much Hiruko tries, he would never be able to catch up or surpass those he is stealing these Kekkei Genkai from.

Tsukihi had nothing to explain, this matter is about perception, and she is not interested in changing Shinichi's beliefs, so she just said, "Kuroto-sama has his own plans, and I am only responsible for observing and reporting to him, as for other things, neither do I care about them, nor do I need to know, and the same goes with you too."

"Sigh, I suppose that's true!" – Shinichi sighed and did not speak about it anymore.

And the journey continued, soon the two entered into the territory of the Land of Rain.

By now the sky was already covered with gloomy clouds, and a light drizzle started to fall, the intensity of raindrops falling kept increasing as the two went deeper into the Land of Rain.

A few days later, both of them entered Amegakure, and Shinichi led Tsukihi to the recently built temporary base of Akatsuki.

As soon as the two entered the temporary base, they met a member of the Akatsuki Organization wearing a traditional Akatsuki high-neck turtle black cloak with red cloud prints.

Tsukihi recognized this person, he was Shinno, the mysterious doctor and the secret leader of Sky ninjas.

But Tsukihi's gaze did not stay on Shinno for any longer than a second and landed on the woman walking behind Shinno.

The woman was very beautiful with a pair of breathtaking eyes.

Seeing that woman, Tsukihi can't help but think, 'Hmm…? Why do I feel familiar with this woman, have I seen her before?"

Tsukihi felt that she knows who this woman is but can't remember, where has she seen this woman?

And while Tsukihi was looking at the woman behind Shinno, the woman standing behind Shinno was also looking at Uchiha Shinichi and Tsukihi with interest, her eyes gleaming with an indescribable look…

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