My name is Uchiha Touhuan, and I beat the villagers so badly they cried out in pain.

Chapter 102 Spring in Konoha (Part 2)

Kakashi, who only dared to approach after the petrified Obito had crumbled into pieces and the commotion had subsided, finally arrived belatedly.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Uchiha Touhuan standing proudly in the center of the battlefield.

"How is it?" Kakashi asked, coming up behind Uchiha Touhuan.

"The mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' rampage, the villain who assassinated the Fourth Hokage, has been brought to justice," Uchiha Touhuan said, turning to look at the arriving crowd.

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd that had rushed over burst into enthusiastic cheers.

Although the process tonight was somewhat tortuous, at this moment they can finally announce that their plan has been a complete success.

Amid cheers, Kakashi looked thoughtfully at the shattered stones in front of Uchiha Touhuan.

After the cheers behind him subsided slightly, Uchiha Touhuan turned to the crowd and said, "Go back now, there's still some work to finish tonight."

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"Let's go." Uchiha Touhuan patted Kakashi on the shoulder. "Let's go. Tell Genma and the others later that it was kind of them to send the border troops back. You can come back with us first. As for the transfer order to bring you back to the village, we'll issue it tomorrow."

"Okay." Kakashi nodded, glanced at the stone statue fragments on the ground, and followed Uchiha Tohkan.

Inside the Hokage's office, after receiving the signal, Fugaku Uchiha slowly stood up and coldly looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying, "Third Hokage, I'm sorry to trouble you to stay in the Hokage Building these next few days. As for your safety, I'll leave it entirely to the Security Department."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't reply. The initiative was no longer in his hands. What he needed to consider now was what to offer in exchange for a dignified retirement from Touhuan Uchiha. After that masked man appeared and attacked the police, he was already in deep trouble. The blame for the Nine-Tails' attack six years ago was hanging over his head, but the person who was supposed to take the fall for him was no longer there.

On the way back to the police headquarters, Uchiha Touhuan also learned about Uchiha Itachi's fate.

"Clan Chief Do-hwan, what do you think we should do about Itachi's situation?" At this moment, Elder Uchiha Tsuru, who was in charge of coordinating the clan's sacrificial rites, came to Uchiha Do-hwan's side and asked.

Most deceased Uchiha clan members are buried in the clan's private cemetery after their Sharingan is removed, while the Sharingan is enshrined in the clan's shrine. Obito Uchiha's situation of being buried in the village's cemetery is an exception. However, Itachi Uchiha's situation is special, and only the clan head, Tohkan Uchiha, can make the decision.

Upon hearing the news, Uchiha Touhuan shook his head regretfully. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Let him be buried in the clan's cemetery. However, let's keep the funeral simple."

"I understand." Uchiha Tsuru nodded.

……

Jiraiya, along with Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Choza, were politely invited into the new prison on the banks of the Naka River by Uchiha Inahi and others.

As the group passed by the cell where the two advisors were being held, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado watched in disbelief at what they saw.

"Jiraiya? Shikaku? Even you've been captured?" Mitokado Homura shouted in disbelief through the iron bars of the bars.

"Has Uchiha Touhuan rebelled?" Koharu Utatane asked, banging on the iron bars of the window.

Jiraiya was currently withdrawn and had no mood to reply, while Nara Shikaku and the other two wisely pretended not to see what was happening.

Uchiha Inahisa frowned as she glanced at the two men's cells and coldly said, "Looks like you two former advisors are in high spirits tonight? Do you have more evidence to confess? Men! Give these two former advisors a good beating!"

……

Upon arriving at the Nakagawa Grand Hotel, Uchiha Touhuan had barely entered the interrogation area when he heard the screams of the two consultants.

Uchiha Touhuan picked at his ear and frowned. A captain from the security department behind him immediately left the team. Less than two minutes later, the screams stopped abruptly as the mouths of the two advisors being interrogated were gagged.

Uchiha Touhuan and Kakashi first entered the room where Nara Shikaku and the other two were being held.

Considering that they had saved Kakashi once before, the security department did not make things difficult for the three of them. After escorting them to their room, they were soon served tea.

After seeing Uchiha Touhuan and Kakashi enter the room, Nara Shikaku and the other two also composed their expressions.

"Thank you for your help, Nara-suke," Kakashi nodded to Nara Shikaku.

"We're all from the same village, it's only right," Nara Shikaku said.

Uchiha Touhuan then chuckled and sat down in front of the three, saying, "The three of you contributed to the battle against the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' rampage tonight, but it is also an undeniable fact that you and your clansmen openly defied the village's martial law order."

"So, how does Captain Doo-hwan plan to handle this matter?" Nara Shikaku asked.

"We'll talk about that later, but could you please answer a question for me first, Nara-suke?" Uchiha Touhuan said. "Nara-suke is a smart man; he should be able to see that you three are not exactly wise rulers. So why are you still getting involved in this matter with your clansmen?"

"I must repay the kindness of my ancestors," Nara Shikaku said.

"I understand." Uchiha Touhuan nodded.

"Captain Doo-hwan, why don't you tell us how you plan to deal with the three of us?" Yamanaka Inoichi said at this moment.

"Since that's the case, I won't hold back anymore," Uchiha Touhuan said. "How the Security Department deals with the three of you is up to you to decide."

"Captain Doo-hwan, please speak," said Nara Shikaku.

"The three clan leaders received intelligence today that the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails' rampage plans to invade the village tonight. Therefore, they intend to bring their clansmen to help. For the sake of secrecy, they did not notify the security department in advance, which led to a misunderstanding. However, the village rules are the rules. After weighing the merits and demerits, Nara-suke will be demoted two ranks and return to the Jonin class as a captain. Clan leaders Inoichi and Choza will each be demoted one rank," said Uchiha Touhuan.

"Captain Touhuan, I remember there's no rule in the village about offsetting merits and demerits," Nara Shikaku said. The first path Uchiha Touhuan offered seemed lenient, but Nara Shikaku understood that if he agreed, the three of them would likely remain in their demoted positions until retirement. Their clans wouldn't have many opportunities for advancement afterward. Once Uchiha Touhuan took power, his subordinates would be waiting to share the spoils; there would be no place for them at the table.

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The reason why the Ino-Shika-Cho clan has been able to develop to its current state is due to the Hokage's trust and support. After completely fading out of the core circle of the village, the three clans are destined to decline in the future.

Therefore, Nara Shikaku wanted to hear about the other path that Uchiha Touhuan offered.

"Isn't there a rule in the village that merits and demerits cannot offset each other?" Uchiha Touhuan nodded. "Then that's something I didn't consider."

"So, the three clan leaders led the way in violating the village's martial law order, and according to the law, they should be treated as rioters. Although the actions of the three clans did not cause particularly serious consequences, the three of them should still resign and retire, leaving the village's ninja ranks. Only in this way can we give the village an explanation, right?"

"Clan Chief Douhuan, I understand. The three of us will resign tomorrow to take responsibility," Nara Shikaku said. "Now that we've finished discussing the past, shouldn't we talk about the achievements?"

"Your achievement is saving Kakashi, it has nothing to do with me." Uchiha Touhuan smiled and shook his head, looking at Kakashi.

At that moment, Kakashi looked at the three and said, "I've heard that every generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio has a vow made with earrings when they form a team. I wonder if I have the honor of being a witness to this ceremony?"

Hearing this, Nara Shikaku finally smiled. Although the Ino-Shika-Cho trio would inevitably be reduced after the three of them retired, they had received a promise for the future.

……

After leaving Nara Shikaku and the others, Uchiha Touhuan and Kakashi went to Jiraiya's place.

The room was the same as before, but Jiraiya's mindset was completely different this time.

The two entered the room one after the other, and Uchiha Touhuan released the seal on Jiraiya's body.

"Lord Jiraiya, please bring Naruto back. He has school tomorrow," Kakashi said.

Jiraiya, his eyes vacant, glanced up at the two of them, then silently formed hand seals and summoned a toad from Mount Myōboku. After learning of Jiraiya's request, the communication toad returned to Mount Myōboku.

Before long, the communication frog brought Naruto, who had fallen asleep, back.

"Lord Jiraiya, I don't think you're in the mood to talk to us right now. Why don't you stay here for a while? You know this place well anyway," Kakashi said.

After Kakashi finished speaking, he left the room with Uchiha Touhuan.

Uchiha Touhuan looked at Naruto, who was being carried by Kakashi, and said, "Take this kid home first, then come to the Hokage Building. Let's finish things up as soon as possible so we can go back and rest."

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(End of this chapter)