Chapter 87

The three troublemaking 'spies' were taken away, albeit reluctantly.

One could imagine.

The fate awaiting them would surely not be good.

Regarding this matter, Uchiha Jin was too lazy to dwell on it.

Immediately after.

He turned his gaze back to the crowd.

"Very well, everyone."

"The spies have been caught; let us now discuss the thief."

"Who is the person in charge? Step forward."

Uchiha Jin spoke in a low, quiet voice.

As he spoke, the surrounding villagers ceased their clamor.

Clearly.

Following the incident with the 'spies', trust in Uchiha Jin had now been preliminarily established among them.

Therefore, naturally.

Before Uchiha Jin handled the matter, they would not voice their opinions on it.

An Uchiha stepped forward and bowed deeply directly to Jin.

"Chief, my name is Uchiha Shinichi," Uchiha Shinichi said respectfully. "I handled this matter. The thief's name is Kobe Manoha."

"When we first caught him, everything was normal, and he confessed to the theft without hesitation."

"But when his mother came to the Police Department to cause a scene, his attitude did a complete one-eighty."

"Due to time constraints, we have not yet gathered evidence."

"..."

He looked furious.

But Uchiha Jin's strength and ability to handle matters had just been proven.

So.

He naturally hesitated not, recounting the events in detail.

After hearing Uchiha Jin, his expression remained calm.

"Bring Kobe Manoha out!"

Moments later.

Following Jin's command, Uchiha Tetsuka appeared personally and brought the thief out.

"Are Itachi Kobe Manoha?"

"Yes, my lord!"

"Did Itachi steal Miyako Anzu's money?"

"No, my lord!"

"Very well, no harm done, do not be agitated."

"..."

After their brief exchange, Uchiha Jin looked to the other side: "And Itachi are the victim, Miyako Anzu?"

"It is I, my lord!" Miyako Anzu stepped forward.

Though his whole body trembled slightly and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Yet, similarly.

He too was truly afraid of Uchiha Jin.

As the person directly involved, he had observed more closely.

Perhaps others could only be shocked that Uchiha Jin had the ability to directly expose a spy.

But he was different.

Because of his guilty conscience, from the events just now he could only see the ruthlessness of Uchiha Jin's methods.

It made his heart tremble!

But there was no way out.

Thinking of the 'lord' who had visited him secretly late last night, even in his terror he could only grit his teeth and endure.

"Now, do not be afraid." Uchiha Jin spoke in a flat tone: "Itachi are the victim, what are Itachi afraid of?"

"Now tell me, is Kobe Manoha the thief?"

Miyako Anzu trembled slightly all over.

But after taking a deep breath, he still bit his lip and shook his head.

"No, no!"

Uchiha Jin's eyes grew dark.

Silence!

And with his silence, Miyako Anzu's fear grew even greater.

Just as he was about to break, Uchiha Jin spoke lightly.

"Very well, I understand."

"Then it seems the Police Force made a mistake. The money the Police Force gave Itachi last night, Itachi may now return it."

"Because that money was taken from Kobe Manoha."

"Since he is not the thief, this money must naturally be returned to him."

"As for the money Itachi were robbed of, our Police Force will subsequently increase personnel to search for it."

"Is there any problem with this?"

Hearing these words, Miyako Anzu was stunned.

Return the money?

This, this will not do!

This was his own money in the first place; why should he return it?

"But my lord, this..." Miyako Anzu tried to speak.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Jin's lips curled with something strange: "What, do Itachi wish to say this is your money?"

"I..." Miyako Anzu swallowed hard, but ultimately remained silent.

However, regarding this.

Uchiha Jin did not let him off, speaking directly at once.

"Why are Itachi so hesitant?"

"In any case, this money was taken from Kobe Manoha. If it is your money, just say so; in that case, Itachi take the money and leave while we catch the thief."

"If it is not, then there is no need to be afraid."

"Our Police Force will certainly continue the investigation subsequently."

"Of course, Itachi must also understand."

"The Police Force has many affairs, and the village does not provide much funding annually, so Itachi will certainly have to wait some time."

"Well, have Itachi decided?"

Miyako Anzu could only remain silent.

He wanted to speak countless times, but still dared not quite.

So.

He could only grit his teeth and pull out the money, his whole body nearly bursting into tears.

This is his money!

Yet he still had to take it out willingly and watch as Uchiha Jin handed the money back to that swindler.

Damn it.

Is there any justice left in this world?

But there was no other way.

Though he was furious inside, he could not blame Uchiha Jin.

After all, the man had been trying to stand up for him; who was he to refuse to identify that swindler?

"Hmm, very good."

"Regarding Kobe Manoha, on behalf of the Police Department, I formally apologize to him."

"And regarding Uchiha Shinichi, who was in charge of this matter, I hereby issue a stern reprimand and order him to be dismissed and return home to reflect seriously."

"As for when his position will be restored, that remains to be decided!"

"Kobe Manoha, released immediately."

"As for Komiyo Anju, Itachi need not worry."

"The Police Department will not let the culprit go; we will certainly investigate this matter strictly in the future."

"What Itachi need to do now is simply wait patiently!"

"Very well, everyone may disperse."

Uchiha Jin spoke in a calm tone.

After defining the nature of the incident and making his announcement, he turned and walked toward the Police Department first.

Countless Uchiha members exchanged glances.

They were all furious.

However.

Considering Uchiha Jin's power and influence, they chose to wait for now.

No matter what, they would discuss it in private later.

As for all the villagers watching, they immediately erupted into celebration.

They began to praise, believing the Police Department was finally saved.

They were all very satisfied with the conduct and character of this newly appointed chief.

If this were in Jin's previous life, they might well have been shouting "Great Lord of Justice" right now.

The thief, Kobe Manoha, was beyond excited.

He never expected that merely standing his ground with a few stubborn words would cause the victim to willingly hand over the money.