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Thimble nodded, then reached into his pocket, took out his wallet, carefully counted out enough money, and handed it to her.

The accounts are settled.

"Thank you"

The girl took the money with both hands, overjoyed. "Great! I'm finally getting my money back!"

But her joy didn't last long. Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly caught sight of a figure in the crowd—a man with a scar on his face.

Upon seeing this striking feature, the girl suddenly stood up, grabbed her father, and pointed at the man: "Dad! He's the one who stole my money that day!"

"What? Where is it?!"

The shop owner was also startled. He immediately grabbed a broom from the side and looked in the direction his daughter was pointing, where he saw the scarred man.

The boss angrily pointed at him and said, "Give me my money back!"

The scarred man was slightly taken aback at first, but upon seeing the girl and the shopkeeper, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

They were just two soft persimmons.

He smirked, feigning innocence, and said, "Robbery? You're wronging me. What nonsense!"

"The officials of the Konoha Guard are watching closely. Be careful what you say, or you'll regret it."

When he smiled, the scar on his face seemed to come alive, twisting and writhing, so grotesque it sent chills down one's spine.

"Young lady, it's not good to talk nonsense. Be careful you don't step on a ghost while walking at night!"

The girl was terrified by his fierce gaze, her heart pounding: What if he really wants to attack her?

Just then, her gaze inadvertently swept over the thimble that was quietly observing nearby, and a glimmer of hope suddenly rose in her heart.

This officer in the guard unit looks a bit different from the others.

She mustered her courage and called out to the thimble:

"Sir, he stole my money before. Can you be my judge?"

Upon hearing this, Thimble's gaze sharply turned to the scarred man.

The scarred man noticed Thimble's gaze, but remained calm.

He knew that these Uchiha guys were never interested in such trivial matters.

Moreover, since there's no evidence now, they're even less inclined to care.

He was smugly preparing to defend himself when Thimble preemptively asked:

"Do you have evidence that he did this?"

The tone of the anaphora is calm, yet it carries an undeniable power.

The girl's expression darkened. Yes, she had no evidence.

However, the thimble's next words rekindled her hope: "If you are willing to file a formal complaint, I can take him back for investigation, but if it is found that you made a false accusation, you will also be severely punished."

"I do! I really do!"

The girl nodded without hesitation.

"That's settled then."

"Go, take him back to the security headquarters."

Thimble commands Snowstorm and Pearl

"Yes, Captain"

The two men stepped forward as ordered, and the scarred man panicked upon seeing this.

Take them back to the security headquarters? Once they're interrogated, how can I possibly keep the secret? I absolutely cannot let them succeed!

Without thinking, he turned and ran.

This scene almost made Xue Bao burst out laughing. Was he racing against a ninja?

The two men leaped lightly, without even using a teleportation technique, and stood in front of the scarred man.

"You like running, right?"

The snowstorm delivered a swift and decisive punch.

The scarred man let out a wail and collapsed to the ground.

Thimble frowned slightly. It seemed his warning had been in vain.

Snowstorm noticed the captain's expression and quickly explained, "Captain, I didn't beat up any civilians. This guy is a criminal, so it doesn't count, right?"

"This will not be repeated. No one should draw any conclusions before the matter is clarified."

"take away"

Snowstorm, carrying the scarred man, followed the thimble back to the guard post.

As soon as he was tied up, the scarred man confessed everything like beans spilling from a bamboo tube, saving the trouble of torture.

The girl at the steamed bun shop spread the word about it far and wide.

She felt like she was in a dream; the Uchiha clan, who were usually so aloof and superior, had become so upright and approachable.

These kinds of changes are happening one after another in Konoha Village.

People were astonished to discover that the Uchiha clan seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

They not only stopped oppressing ordinary people, but also intensified their efforts to crack down on evil deeds within the village.

Petty theft is easily detected and punished; even in cases without concrete evidence, if someone is willing to report it under their real name and come forward to testify, the security department will intervene and investigate. Of course, those who maliciously frame others will also be severely punished, so few dare to act recklessly.

In just a few days

The security situation in Konoha Village has improved significantly.

That day, Uchiha Thimble was patrolling the streets again with Uchiha Snow Leopard and Uchiha Pearl.

He suddenly realized that the villagers, whom he used to avoid at all costs, were gradually no longer afraid of them, and some even greeted him with smiles from time to time.

The thimble could sense that the villagers' gazes towards them held less fear and more respect and affection.

"Is this the goal the young clan leader wanted to achieve?"

"Although it's just the beginning, the atmosphere is definitely much better than before."

Chapter 51 Ape, You Regret It, My Shadow

------Konoha Year 58------

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was enjoying a moment of peace, occasionally taking a puff from his old pipe with a satisfied expression.

But this rare moment of peace was quickly shattered by a sudden burst of noise.

A figure, too lazy to even announce their arrival, simply pushed open the door and barged in, as if the heart of Konoha had become a bustling marketplace, freely entering and exiting at will.

Hiruzen's brows furrowed instantly, and even after recognizing Danzo as the newcomer, his expression did not improve.

"Danzo, where have your rules gone?" Hiruzen asked calmly, his tone full of displeasure.

Danzo seemed oblivious to Hiruzen's displeasure, striding up to him and looking him directly in the eye.

"Hiruzen, have you noticed the recent movements of the Uchiha clan?"

A hint of helplessness flashed across Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, but out of consideration for their years of friendship, he did not lash out.

"Of course I know."

As the Hokage, how could he not know about the almost complete transformation of the Uchiha clan? Shouldn't all of this be a positive sign?

Danzo, however, said with a sinister tone, "Given the Uchiha's usual behavior, why would they do such a thing without a reason? There must be some unspeakable secret they're hiding."

"Hiruzen, we must take action!" Danzo seemed impatient.

He unexpectedly discovered that the combined power of the Senju and Uchiha clans could open the Gate of All Things—the legendary Rinnegan!

He missed out on the Rinnegan in the Land of Rain, but he witnessed Nagato wielding its power in a breathtaking display. Even Hanzo of the Salamander, a demigod renowned throughout the ninja world, was no match for him.

This made him even more covetous.

Currently, research on Hashirama cells is progressing thanks to his secret collaboration with Orochimaru, but the only remaining challenge is the lack of a large number of Sharingan eyes for testing.

During peacetime, no Uchiha members perished, so the Sharingan was naturally unavailable. However, a rift seemed to have developed within the Uchiha clan, leading Danzo to believe his plan was about to succeed.

However, the Uchiha clan's sudden change gradually improved their reputation in the village, and the internal turmoil subsided, which greatly surprised Danzo.

What exactly caused such a dramatic change in the Uchiha clan? Was it due to guidance from a master, or is there another secret at play?

Regardless of how much the Uchiha clan changes, it won't alter his plans, no matter how good they become.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi was not easily fooled. He stared intently at Danzo: "Danzo, what exactly do you intend to do? Konoha cannot afford any more conflict right now."

"You had a problem with the Uchiha clan's instability; now that they're doing well, you still have a problem. Konoha can't afford any more turmoil."

Danzo narrowed his single exposed eye: "I know your concerns, but I have already hired an organization called 'Akatsuki,' whose members are all top-tier rogue ninja from various countries. They can be driven to work for us with just a small fee."

"They will protect us from outside prying eyes, allowing us to focus on dealing with the Uchiha problem."