Chapter 800 Itachi, Deputy Director of Anbu!

The moment he was given the certification of appointment, Itachi's heart was like a surging sea, stirring up layers of waves.

He held the precious document tightly, his heart filled with anticipation and excitement.

However, he did not go to the workplace immediately, but chose the direction to go.

The feeling of walking openly on the roads of Konoha made him feel the long-lost ease and joy.

Although he himself is not opposed to silently contributing in the dark, but if given the opportunity, who would be willing to stay in those shady corners?

After all, that would not only mean that he would have to hide all his interpersonal relationships and isolate himself from the outside world, but it would also mean that his life would be in constant danger.

In this ninja world, there are only a few ninjas who can threaten him, but if he is too careless, he is afraid that his precious head will be taken away by someone at any time and then used as a bargaining chip in exchange for a huge bounty.

It was rumored that the bounty on his head in the underground black market was as high as a staggering 100 million taels, even exceeding the bounty his father Fugaku received at his peak.

But you have to know that in the ninja world, to obtain such a high bounty, usually only the Kage of each village is qualified, and it is almost unattainable for ordinary ninjas.

It was precisely because of this huge bounty that he was attacked more than a dozen times every year by bounty hunters in the underground black market.

However, even though he has officially taken office, he still seems to be a little far away from truly standing in the sun. There are still wanted warrants for him in many other countries, which is fundamentally different from the bounty on the underground black market.

The people on the wanted list led by international organizations are the real criminals, especially criminals like him who are charged with the crime of "assassinating" the Hokage's assistant, which is a serious crime.

Helping him fend off accusations from other countries would undoubtedly bring huge reputational damage to Konoha.

Itachi knew this very well, and he knew that the countries that were hostile to the Fire Nation would definitely seize this point and launch fierce attacks. Although these attacks would not cause substantial trouble to the country, they were enough to upset people.

There is no better solution to this situation.

As a traitor ninja, he can neither prove his innocence nor get rid of the stigma of being a traitor. All the initiative is in the hands of Konoha and the Land of Fire.

As if it was fate, when he arrived, he just happened to catch up with the time when the staff inside changed shifts and got off work. At the door, he saw Quannai walking out of the door at a glance.

Her originally long brown hair had been cut short, and she was wearing a gown, looking mature and steady.

Especially those sharp eyes, which made him feel deeply that she was no longer the young girl, but a trustworthy ninja of the Sealing Class.

"Izuna." He stopped and greeted her with a smile.

When she heard someone calling her name, she looked up in confusion, and when she saw the figure, her pupils instantly dilated and her face was full of surprise. "Itachi-kun!?"

"Yes, it's been a long time since we last met..." Itachi smiled and nodded, confirming his identity, and then walked in front of Izuna. However, just as he was about to continue speaking, he suddenly raised his hand and threw a beautiful straight punch, and the strong wind blew his hair.

"It must be fake!"

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Itachi and Izuna were walking on the street. The sun shone on them, creating a beautiful picture.

Suddenly, a swift straight punch came from the side. With his quick reaction, he dodged the attack and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Fortunately, I reacted quickly, otherwise this punch would probably break my nose or even cause more serious consequences!"

There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes. The person in front of him was no longer limited to the art of martial arts, but had grown and improved in many more areas.

"What a shame, seeing as how you've been greeted with such an enthusiastic and overly enthusiastic reception. Is this blatant murder of your husband?", Itachi teased with a smile, while raising his hands in surrender and pulling back slightly to show that he meant no harm.

"So it really is the respected Itachi-kun!" He put his fist back and a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Could that punch just now have been some kind of test?" he thought to himself. After all, he was still in his youth, so it was reasonable for his inner world to be complex and changeable.

He tried to calm himself, to understand.

"Yes, I just wanted to confirm if you were real." He explained with a smile. Hearing this, a warm feeling welled up in his heart, knowing that this person had deep respect and love for him.

"Then let's go talk somewhere else. It's really awkward being watched by so many people here." He said modestly. He was well aware of his position in people's minds, so he didn't think he needed to hide too much.

At this moment, many passers-by stopped and wondered who this mysterious man was. Although they had no ill intentions, being stared at by so many people always made people feel a little uncomfortable.

"Okay. I'm also looking forward to having a deep conversation with you." I agreed without hesitation.

She was shocked at first, but soon regained her composure.

Because she knows very well that even if she is in a foreign country, as long as she has this friendship, everything will become extremely warm.

After leaving, the two wandered around excitedly.

In fact, this is not wandering in the true sense - I hope to take this opportunity to understand the local customs and culture, and the company of others undoubtedly adds a lot of fun to this journey.

"So, where should we start? How much do you know about me?" Itachi asked nervously. He didn't know how to start, so he had to start from this angle.

However, Izumi appeared unusually calm. She responded calmly, "Combining various sources of information, including my own speculation and the information provided by the intelligence department, I have roughly grasped all the circumstances."

"You're absolutely right. Your analytical mind is exceptional, and you're especially good at handling this kind of meticulous work." Itachi praised sincerely.

Although he has been busy traveling to the Akatsuki organization's bases over the years, he has no idea about Izuna's current situation.

"Stop beating around the bush. I want to know, what are your plans next? Are you still planning to come back for Sasuke?" Izuna asked with concern.

Although she had to leave her homeland, deep down she still longed to avoid fighting with her former companions.

When faced with the question, he touched his chin and answered without hesitation: "Maybe you have misunderstood me."

"Oh, why is that?" he asked with a confused look on his face.

Her appearance was accompanied by a powerful force, as if her fist had become as hard as steel.

Her eyes were firm, full of determination and perseverance. She told me that she had made a decision - she would apply to go to the front line of the battlefield and continue her practical learning there.

's decision was not accidental. She knew very well that there were all kinds of conflicts not only between ninjas, but also between small countries.

Under careful planning, the original peaceful balance has been broken, and she can't just sit back and watch.

She believed that the battlefield was where she should be, rather than hiding in the comfortable rear and enjoying a protected life.

After hearing what he said, my heart was filled with worry.

He understood that this was a necessary step in Izuna's growth process.

However, he also knew clearly that even in this relatively peaceful era, the frontier battlefield was no joke. The birth and death of life, over and over again, had caused countless people who thought they were tough and indomitable to collapse.

Despite this, he still respected her choice, and he believed that Izuna would be able to survive this difficult time. He was proud of her because she had such courage and determination.

Itachi stopped in front of a magnificent square-shaped building.

This is where he is about to join - Konoha's Special Tactics Assassination Force, a vital department.

All kinds of information from all over the ninja world are gathered here. After being sorted and summarized, most people and things in the ninja world can become transparent to the eyes.

Itachi serves as the deputy minister here. He has the right to access all information and intelligence here, identify problems and conduct supervision, but he does not have the power to make arrests.

Although his actual power is limited and he cannot even participate in personnel changes in the department, this position is something many people are obsessed with and are willing to go through great lengths to get.

On the one hand, this job allows him to directly contact Konoha's top brass, and becoming a high-level consultant in the future is almost a foregone conclusion; on the other hand, Minato Namikaze seems to have paved the way for Itachi's future.

However, he felt as if he was being deliberately put on the fire, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Deputy Minister... this position seems too dangerous!"

However, he did not back down.

Instead, he walked into the building with his appointment letter, under the watchful eyes of the doorman.

He knew that he came here today not only for work, but also to familiarize himself with the environment and routes here so that he could easily find the office of each cadre in the future.

Recalling the days when Minato first sent him to the Konoha Anbu organization, he felt the same way at that time. However, it was that experience that made him who he is today. He believed that he could definitely do it.

In this story, we see the passion of youth, the power of courage, and the light of ideals.

Her actions proved that no matter how many difficulties lie ahead, as long as you have faith and courage, you will be able to overcome everything.

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