Chapter 96

Everyone drew in a sharp breath.

The Police Force?

Isn't that the Uchiha?

Could it be that the Uchiha have rebelled?

But at that moment, they had no time to think too much and could only follow behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Only ten minutes.

A large contingent of Konoha's elite directly surrounded the Police Force.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood at the front.

Behind him followed the two great elders and experts from the various ninja clans, standing directly opposite Uchiha Jin.

"Uchiha, I demand an explanation!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke coldly.

Outside the Police Force Headquarters, the atmosphere was subtle.

The Konoha elders and the Uchiha faced off; eyes from many clans flickered, and everyone's expression was far from pleasant.

Especially with the scattered limbs strewn about and the flow of scarlet blood, the air around was thick with the foul stench of slaughter.

What is going on here?

Except for the Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi, everyone else looked utterly bewildered.

After all.

They had been summoned urgently by Hiruzen Sarutobi and still did not know exactly what had happened.

Who were these dead people lying before them?

"Elder Fugaku, can Itachi explain?" Koharu Utatane pushed up her glasses, her gaze sharp. "Who are these dead people?"

Homura Mitokado wore a grave expression as well.

After taking a deep breath, his eyes fixed on Fugaku.

"This point is very important."

"For the stability of Konoha, the Police Force must provide an explanation."

"Otherwise..."

His tone was icy.

Yes.

Although they did not yet know exactly what had happened, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's tense posture, he had already formed a vague guess.

The elders of the other clans, though silent at this moment.

Furrowed their brows tightly, still looking at Fugaku with tension.

They needed an explanation.

Honestly, regarding the feud between the Uchiha and the Konoha elders, they did not wish to get involved.

However, similarly.

If the Uchiha could not provide a reasonable explanation, then to resist the other ninja villages, the basic stability of Konoha must be maintained.

Even if reluctant in their hearts, they had to side with the Hokage faction.

Fugaku looked slightly nervous.

Even though Jin had given him a reassurance beforehand, seeing this scene in person still made him feel a bit guilty.

His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he could not help but swallow.

But before he could speak, Jin patted his shoulder and stepped forward directly.

Looking at the crowd before him, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Yo, what a surprise!"

"I didn't expect the Police Force to arrest just a few spies and end up alerting the Hokage himself."

"Though this display is indeed a bit excessive; mere spies hardly warrant so many Konoha elites."

"But, regardless."

"As head of the Police Force, I speak for the Uchiha to thank the Hokage."

"Thank Itachi for your support!"

"The Uchiha, as the Police Force, are confident in defeating any enemy that dares to attack!"

Uchiha Jin smiled at the corner of his mouth.

Even facing the Konoha elders and powerful clan members, his expression remained calm, and he even began speaking in official platitudes.

As for these dead people, he simply defined them as 'spies!'

In short.

Whether Itachi believe it or not, I certainly do.

"Oh, spies, is it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was icy: "How interesting."

"So many spies invaded, the Sealing Squad didn't notice, the Anbu didn't notice, yet the Uchiha found them."

"In that case, does Konoha have to thank the Uchiha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a look of mockery.

Clearly.

He did not believe a single word of what Uchiha Jin said.

The others also furrowed their brows tightly.

Regarding the Uchiha's explanation, anyone not stupid would not believe it.

But, it didn't matter.

As long as it was barely passable, they would turn a blind eye.

Conversely.

Everyone was actually more interested in the Uchiha Jin before them.

They had long heard that a genius had risen among the Uchiha, one who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan immediately upon joining the war and even wiped out the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in a single battle.

Now seeing the real person, everyone was even more stunned.

To look the Hokage in the eye and lie blatantly, yet still manage to appear so utterly loyal.

Damn.

Is this truly an Uchiha?

And just then.

Another group rushed in from the distance, led by Danzo.

At this moment, his face turned iron-green with rage, and an endless killing intent blazed in his eyes.

"Uchiha Jin, Itachi damn liar!"

"Konoha is guarded by us; how could it possibly be a spy?"

"This is your Uchiha conspiracy. Hiruzen, we can no longer tolerate the Uchiha."

"Make your move!"

His face was full of sinister cruelty.

In his heart, he hated the Uchiha more than anything.

So many elite Root operatives, and now they were all gone.

He had to know that these elites before him were the result of his own frugality, embezzlement of public funds, and painstaking cultivation.

And now?

Without even making a splash, they were wiped out by Uchiha Jin.

Thinking of this, his heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife!

And besides anger, what he felt most was terror.

Uchiha Jin was too strong!

In fact, if Hiruzen Sarutobi had not stepped in, he would not have dared to show his face so easily...

There was no other way.

He was truly afraid!

The other Uchiha were fine, even the radicals.

They wouldn't dare easily attack him, an elder; in Danzo's view, they were all cowards.

Uchiha Jin, however, was different.

This fellow truly dared to deal lethal blows; the corpses and chunks of flesh before them proved that point.

Thinking of this, his mouth twitched involuntarily.

An Uchiha who acted so unpredictably absolutely could not be allowed to live.

By any means necessary, this fellow had to be killed!

"Hiruzen, what are Itachi waiting for?" Danzo could not help but speak up: "Hurry up and act!"

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen rolled his eyes.

Act?

Are Itachi out of your mind?

If Itachi cannot pin the blame firmly on the Uchiha, which clan do Itachi think will support Itachi?

After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke slowly.

"Uchiha Jin, is it?"

"Your words just now cannot convince me, let alone everyone."

"I am giving Itachi one more chance; confess honestly."

"What, exactly, is going on?"

"So many people in the village have died; this cannot be brushed aside with just a couple of your words."

As the Hokage spoke, the others nodded slightly.

Indeed, that is true!

After all, so many people had died; if the Uchiha could not provide an explanation, this matter could not be easily swept under the rug.

Therefore.

Everyone turned their gaze back to Uchiha Jin.

Everyone was very curious about how Uchiha Jin would answer.

But, unfortunately.

In response to Sarutobi Hiruzen's questioning, Uchiha Jin's expression remained extremely calm.

"This is a wrongful accusation!" Uchiha Jin began to act: "These men were spies!"

"If Lord Hokage does not believe me, please investigate the village as thoroughly as possible to see if any ninja are missing."

"These were all Jonin; even within our Hidden Leaf Village, the number of Jonin is limited, is it not?"

"It would be very easy to investigate!"

"Moreover, furthermore."

"Would normal village ninja launch a surprise attack on the Police Force in the middle of the night?"

"Even if I go a step further, although these ninja present are dead, their heads remain relatively intact."

"The Yamanaka clan happens to be here; check the memories of these ninja, and the truth will be revealed."

"Is that not so?"