He couldn’t be sure if Shimura Danzo had used Kotoamatsukami yet.
The original story never mentioned how Danzo used Shisui’s eye after acquiring it.
He could only find a way to carefully verify it.
The Kotoamatsukami in Danzo’s hands was a crucial part of the plan; there could be no mistakes!
“Elder Setsuna, if you were Shimura Danzo, how would you use Kotoamatsukami?” Senya took the initiative to bring up the topic.
Setsuna followed Senya’s words and put himself in Danzo’s shoes.
Slowly stroking his beard, a thoughtful gleam flashed through his somewhat cloudy eyes as he spoke two names.
“Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uzumaki Naruto!” Older and wiser as always, Setsuna instantly locked onto the key figures most likely to be hit by Kotoamatsukami.
“Elder Setsuna, your insight is incredibly sharp; you’ve immediately given me a clear direction.” Senya offered a timely, subtle piece of flattery.
Setsuna laughed heartily, pointing a finger at Senya in the air.
“You little rascal, tell me your thoughts.” Due to a lack of intelligence, Setsuna didn’t know that Danzo only had one eye in his possession.
This information asymmetry allowed Senya to seize the initiative in the conversation.
Now, he had to provide a reasonable analysis to get Setsuna to cooperate with his actions.
Although Danzo was insidious, cunning, ruthless, and completely devoid of a bottom line, he deeply loved his lifelong rival.
The two had been at each other’s throats for most of their lives.
With only one eye available, it was impossible for Danzo to use it on Hiruzen.
Senya was more inclined to believe that Danzo had used Kotoamatsukami on Naruto.
Don’t forget the nature of chakra.
Chakra is the combination of physical and spiritual energy.
Asura’s chakra had been passed down for over a thousand years, yet it could still profoundly influence the personality of its inheritor.
Would the Nine-Tails’ chakra, sealed directly inside Naruto’s body, have a similar effect?
Definitely!
The Nine-Tails was sealed by Senju Hashirama and locked in a ‘prison’ for decades.
Any intelligent creature would go mad under those circumstances.
It would absolutely use its own chakra to subtly influence Naruto.
Senya remembered that in the original story, the Nine-Tails constantly tempted Naruto to undo the seal in the early stages.
Aside from wanting to loosen the seal, it was hard to say it didn’t have other ulterior motives.
Looking at it this way, Asura’s chakra and the Nine-Tails’ chakra practically neutralized each other.
Meanwhile, Naruto’s growing environment was exceptionally harsh.
Under such circumstances, Naruto consistently wanted to become Hokage, gain everyone’s acknowledgment, and protect the village…
If Naruto hadn’t been hit by Kotoamatsukami, the only explanation would be that he was a natural-born, extreme masochist.
But obviously, Naruto was not.
He faced cold violence, ostracization, and verbal abuse from villagers and children alike.
He would also feel sad, wronged, and cry in secret.
Growing up in such an environment without developing an antisocial personality was nothing short of a miracle.
Furthermore, in the parallel world created by the Limited Tsukuyomi, Naruto’s counterpart was born—Menma.
The latter was the guy who blew up Konoha using the Great Spiraling Ring!
So, in the real world, where did the darkness in Naruto’s heart go?
Senya’s thoughts raced like lightning.
He carefully considered his words and replied, “Elder Setsuna, I believe Shimura Danzo most likely used Kotoamatsukami on Uzumaki Naruto.” “If Uzumaki Naruto wasn’t hit by Kotoamatsukami, it proves that Danzo is guarding against our clan.
It’s highly likely he intends to use it on you or Clan Head Fugaku at a critical moment.” Senya said this on purpose.
His goal was to use Danzo to deepen Setsuna’s sense of crisis.
Senya’s underlying message was that dealing with Danzo wasn’t just for the clan, but for their own survival!
Any normal person would never want their will to be manipulated by someone else.
Setsuna sighed with emotion, “Having someone like you is truly a blessing for our clan.” Senya quickly replied with humility, “I am merely filling in the gaps for you.
The clan relies on an experienced and far-sighted helmsman like you to steer the ship.
That is how we’ve survived the repeated schemes of the Konoha higher-ups led by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.” These words made Setsuna feel incredibly comfortable.
“How do you plan to observe Uzumaki Naruto?
Do you have any recommended candidates?” Senya smiled bitterly.
“To be honest, I don’t know either.
I’m just a bit glib with my words; the specific execution will have to rely on you, Elder.” Senya would eventually make contact with Naruto, but definitely not now.
Approaching Naruto now was just asking for trouble!
The Nine-Tails’ Attack had become Konoha’s sensitive nerve.
Even in normal times, an Uchiha ninja rashly approaching Naruto would definitely not end well, let alone in the current situation!
“I will arrange this matter.” Setsuna changed the subject, suddenly throwing out a completely unrelated question.
“Do you think there’s any possibility of winning over Hatake Kakashi?” Whether he could be won over…
Senya couldn’t say for sure either.
If it were the teenage Kakashi, the chances of success would be extremely high.
The suicide of Konoha’s White Fang, Hatake Sakumo, was inextricably linked to that pair of old foxes, Hiruzen and Danzo.
Ninja confidentiality regulations were extremely strict.
The mission Hatake Sakumo executed back then was top secret.
Even if it failed, it was impossible for the whole village to know about it.
If a leader lacks secrecy, the nation falls; if a subordinate lacks secrecy, his life is forfeit!
If Konoha’s operational security was truly that poor, it would have become ruins in history long ago.
In the end, this incident couldn’t have happened without the permission and instigation of the higher-ups.
The teenage Kakashi would have likely chosen to wash away his father’s shame, but he had spent several years in the Anbu and experienced too much darkness.
Whether he would still make that choice was hard to say.
However…
This was a rare and excellent opportunity.
Originally, Senya had no interest in Kakashi’s Kamui eye, but now the situation had changed.
Setsuna was planning to transplant Shisui’s eye himself, so Senya could only find a way to snatch the prize right from under his nose.
He truly couldn’t rest easy unless he personally controlled or destroyed such a terrifying weapon.
Senya asked, “When do you plan to arrange for someone to retrieve Kakashi’s eye?” “Tomorrow.” Setsuna was resolute and swift.
“Then I’ll go with the doctor tomorrow and see if I can persuade Hatake Kakashi.” Setsuna patted Senya’s arm to show closeness.
“Alright, I’ll leave this matter in your hands.” “Elder Setsuna, if I may be so bold to ask, how do you plan to handle Hatake Kakashi’s Sharingan once you retrieve it?” Setsuna thought for a moment and said, “Keep it with you for now.
If we can survive this crisis, you can return the eye to him.
If not, then let this eye perish along with our clan.” Senya carefully observed Setsuna’s micro-expressions from the corner of his eye.
Confirming that the elder wasn’t lying, he breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.
He was genuinely afraid that Setsuna would demand Senya hand over Kakashi’s Kamui to him.
Fortunately!
“I understand.
I will keep it safe,” Senya said solemnly, relieved in his heart.
“Regardless of whether Shimura Danzo has used Kotoamatsukami or not, please purchase a set of professional recording equipment, Elder Setsuna.” “No problem.
Make a list for Hikura, and he will go buy it.” Senya scratched his head and gave an honest smile.
“My mimicry is still quite clumsy right now.
To ensure the plan is flawless, Elder Setsuna, I’ll go practice first.” “Hikura, take Senya to stay in the courtyard annex.” “Understood, Lord Setsuna.”