Chapter 91: Uchiha Jin's Strategy, Sarutobi Hiruzen Investigates

Uchiha Tekka drew in a sharp breath.

This is a reverse threat against the Hokage!

The Uchiha of the past, even the radicals,

might boast loudly, but no one dared to do such a thing.

More crucially,

even if Uchiwa Jin did this, no one could find fault with him.

The reason was too legitimate.

Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen was displeased, unless he dared to remove the Uchiha, he could only bow his head and submit.

As for removing the Uchiha?

What a joke!

The Uchiha had done nothing wrong; even as Hokage, he could not act so!

Remember, when they ran the Police Force, Itachi, the Hokage, provided not a single coin of funding; instead, the Uchiha maintained it with their own money.

What do Itachi call that?

Even if it got out, it would only prove one thing.

The Uchiha are great benefactors!

Even without village funding, they used their own "six-eight-zero" money to do work for the village.

Even if we take a step back and truly remove the Uchiha,

then what?

Which ninja clan would Itachi replace them with? Without funding, no one would do it!

Forget other clans; even the Sarutobi clan wouldn't work.

As for funding, that won't work either!

During the Uchiha era, the village was short on money, yet there was no funding for the Police Force.

If another clan took over, would money suddenly appear?

If this got out, how would the commoners view Itachi, the Hokage?

Realizing this, Tekka's face was filled with shock.

Uchiha Jin was too powerful.

This tactic left him stunned.

"Very well, I understand."

"I will arrange this immediately, but should it be done in secret?"

Uchiha Jin frowned slightly.

After a moment of thought, he shook his head, a cold smile curling his lips.

"No need. Make a grand spectacle of it."

"Just keep the commoners in the dark; as for the Hokage's faction or other clans, there is no need to hide anything."

"This is an open strategy. What does it matter if they know?"

Yes.

He intended to slap Sarutobi Hiruzen's face openly!

To tell him clearly: I, Uchiha Jin, intend to cause trouble.

Are Itachi angry?

Furious?

Do Itachi hate me to death?

And at this moment, Uchiha Shisui should appear.

He is a good pawn possessing the Will of Fire, and Uchiha Shisui also dislikes me, Uchiha Jin.

Now he wants to rally a group of Uchiha to challenge me, Uchiha Jin.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, what are Itachi waiting for?

Why not quickly provide money and resources to support Uchiha Shisui?

If Sarutobi Hiruzen chooses to do this, then Uchiha Jin dares to throw the match, allowing Uchiha Shisui to cash out wildly and embezzle the funds.

Either way, there is no loss.

As for whether Sarutobi Hiruzen will fall for it?

Uchiha Jin was not worried at all.

Because before the true rift, even if Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious, he could only counterattack within the rules of the game.

To incite other clans to deliver a killing blow to the Uchiha without a righteous cause, no one would support him.

Unless he uses Danzo!

But the problem is that such underhanded tactics cannot be brought into the sunlight.

If he dares to do this, it means that

even if Uchiha Jin counter-kills, Sarutobi Hiruzen can only stare helplessly!

"Very well, I understand." Uchiha Tekka bowed respectfully: "I will arrange it immediately!"

This time,

although he did not understand the reason, he did not ask.

Uchiha Jin had already proven his ability; for Tekka, it was enough to follow orders and act.

The rest did not concern him.

He trusted Uchiha Jin to handle everything.

……

Hokage Building, third floor.

Late at night.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, still sat behind his desk handling official duties.

Just then, an Anbu member appeared.

He dropped to one knee immediately and began reporting in a flat tone.

"My lord Hokage, something has happened!"

"The three Anbu members who were on a mission today have now been detained by the Police Force."

"The reason for their detention is suspicion that they are spies."

"Due to the special nature of the mission, the three Anbu members could not reveal their identities."

"Especially since the Uchiha shouted that they would dig out the 'spy's' secrets even without the Yamanaka clan, so the Interrogation and Torture Division could not intervene."

"How this matter should be resolved, I await your decision, my lord Hokage!"

Hiss!

Hearing this report, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed slightly.

Immediately, he fell silent.

Yes.

Just as Uchiha Jin had guessed, the theft incident was arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

In fact, three Anbu members were even involved to cooperate, all to damage Uchiha Jin's reputation.

He is too strong.

As an Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, he shows not a shred of the 'Will of Fire'.

If he cannot be won over, then he must be destroyed.

Let him fight the radical faction; who wins or loses does not matter.

As long as the Uchiha's strength is consumed as much as possible, that is enough for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Then, it is a matter of waiting.

If an opportunity arises, then set a trap and kill him.

But, who would have thought.

Such a simple mission, and Itachi tell me it has failed?

After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke softly.

"Very well, I understand."

"Itachi are not responsible for this matter; withdraw."

Hearing these words, the Anbu member bowed and slowly exited the room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell into thought.

His mind began to race, constantly thinking about what to do next.

After a long while.

He spoke softly once more.

"Black Crow!"

"My lord Hokage."

A ninja wearing a crow mask, completely hidden in darkness, appeared silently in the room.

He dropped to one knee.

His demeanor was extremely respectful as he waited quietly for Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders.

"Itachi must act immediately; contact the spy hidden in the Uchiha clan."

"Everything that happened in the Police Force today, especially matters related to Uchiha Jin."

"Every detail; I need to know it immediately."

This Anbu member said nothing unnecessary.

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's order, he instantly vanished in a wisp of blue smoke.

Clearly.

The one standing there was merely a Shadow Clone.

Time passed slowly.

About half an hour later, the Anbu member named Black Crow re-entered the room.

He dropped to one knee, his tone calm.

"My lord Hokage, the situation is dire."

"According to the intelligence from the spy, Uchiha Jin has already confirmed the true identities of those three Anbu members."

"But he still chose not to release them; instead, he ordered the Police Force to brutally beat the three Anbu members."

"Officially, it is said to be for interrogating intelligence, but from the investigation results, the Uchiha shows no intention of extracting information; it seems more like beating just for the sake of beating."

"Aside from keeping them barely alive, those three Anbu members are already ruined."

"And..."

Having said this.

This Anbu member hesitated slightly, unsure whether to continue.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately said, "Continue."

"Yes!" The Anbu member lowered his head.

Immediately, no more words were wasted.

He recounted every detail of Uchiha Jin's arrangements without omission.

Since Uchiha Jin had no intention of hiding anything, the planted spies naturally knew every detail.

After speaking.

The forehead of this Anbu member was already slick with cold sweat.

He was not stupid.

What did the Uchiha intend? What did this order signify?

He certainly knew!

But precisely because he knew, his fear grew even greater.

In fact, let alone him.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi at that moment could not help but draw in a sharp breath of cold air.