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

"During the investigation of Shimura Danzo's accomplices, the Security Department discovered this matter. The rumors about White Fang in the village were spread under Shimura Danzo's instructions. Furthermore, Shimura Hiroshi, the current head of the Shimura clan, and others were involved in this matter. Moreover, they were the ones who silenced White Fang's teammates," Uchiha Touhuan said calmly, while observing the reactions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and the two advisors.

Upon hearing Uchiha Touhuan mention this matter, the two advisors' eyes inexplicably showed some panic. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen's performance was not as poor as the two of them, he also showed some unnaturalness.

Seeing this, Uchiha Touhuan realized that these people were probably not entirely innocent in the matter of White Fang.

"Let's leave it at that. The village has already reached a consensus on the White Fang matter," Koharu Utatane immediately said.

"Is that so? Are we just going to let villains slander the heroes who shed blood for the village, and let the village's heroes suffer injustice forever? Can't they even rest in peace after death?" Uchiha Touhuan stared directly at the other party and said in a low voice.

"The failure of that mission was indeed White Fang's responsibility," Mitokado Homura said.

"But he was protecting his comrades, wasn't he?" Uchiha Touhuan said calmly.

"A ninja's duty is to complete missions!" Koharu Utatane said.

"Does the Third Hokage think so too?" Uchiha Touhuan looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen. "That's not the Will of Fire at all."

As soon as Uchiha Touhuan finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over Sarutobi Hiruzen's office. Nara Shikaku wished he could transform into the shadow of his clan's secret technique and disappear as quickly as possible.

Uchiha Touhuan watched this scene and chuckled inwardly.

The profession of ninja, to put it bluntly, is a killing machine that pays money to avoid trouble. No matter how nicely you talk about the Will of Fire, can it cover up the dirty nature of the ninja profession itself?

But right now, the Will of Fire is really useful.

Could Hiruzen Sarutobi deny this statement? Of course not.

The Will of Fire, as Hiruzen Sarutobi's political foundation and the political correctness of Konoha Village, has long been deeply intertwined with him through his daily propaganda. It can be said that with Hiruzen Sarutobi, you can question the correctness of the Will of Fire even if you doubt that Asuma is not his biological son.

"Douhuan, I understand what you mean." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said, "We will restore Sakumo's reputation, but let's leave the investigation here. After all, it's been too long, and it would be a waste of time to investigate it thoroughly."

"Since this is the Hokage's decision, then the Security Department has no choice but to obey," Uchiha Touhuan said, his expression darkening.

At this moment, Uchiha Touhuan was practically bursting with joy. Having confirmed that these three old bastards were all tainted in the White Fang incident, Uchiha Touhuan's goal today was simply to restore White Fang's reputation. If he continued to investigate, and something were to be discovered, things would become much more complicated. The Uchiha were not yet ready to completely break ties with the three of them. Therefore, Uchiha Touhuan was already thinking about how to stall for time. But unexpectedly, Sarutobi Hiruzen actually spoke up and called a halt to the matter, taking the blame for himself.

"Furthermore, according to the clues currently obtained by the Security Department, Shimura Danzo has a deep connection with the rogue ninja Orochimaru," Uchiha Touhuan said, controlling his expression. "However, the matter of the rogue ninja Orochimaru involves forces outside the village. Therefore, I request the Hokage's permission for the Security Department and the Anbu to cooperate in the investigation and bring the rogue ninja Orochimaru, who endangers the safety of Konoha, to justice. This way, we can give an explanation to the innocent souls who died under their inhumane human experiments."

"Orochimaru?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes darkened upon hearing the name.

The events of that year definitely deserve a resolution.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, then, having made up his mind, looked at Touhuan Uchiha: "I understand, Touhuan. So, Kakashi will lead this mission, with your security unit providing assistance. How does that sound?"

"Understood." Uchiha Touhuan nodded in acceptance.

"This time, you must bring Orochimaru to justice. Please."

"Loyalty! Sincerity!" Uchiha Touhuan said solemnly, raising his right hand in salute.

When Uchiha Touhuan left, he didn't take Yamanaka Fu, who had been drooling in the Hokage's office the whole time. The two advisors, after Uchiha Touhuan left, looked at Nara Shikaku, who had been acting like he was invisible. Nara Shikaku understood and spoke:

"Lord Hokage, I heard from Inoichi that Kaze was forcibly taken away by Danzo when he was young. Although he committed unforgivable crimes with Danzo and deserves his current situation, please spare his life for the sake of the Yamanaka clan's past achievements."

"Shikaku, don't say that. It's all Danzo's fault." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed. "Take this child back to your clan in the mountains and take good care of him."

"Understood." Nara Shikaku nodded, then left the Hokage's office with Yamanaka Fu.

After Nara Shikaku left, Mitokado Homura immediately spoke up, "Hiruzen, are we just going to let this go? Are you going to just watch the Uchiha clan continue to run rampant?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe, took a deep drag, and looked up at his two old partners, saying, "Touhuan wouldn't do that. He's a good kid with the Will of Fire in his heart."

"Hiruzen!" Koharu Utatane exclaimed anxiously, "He's from the Uchiha clan! Don't forget the Second Hokage's teachings!"

"Hiruzen, Danzo is right, you are far too indecisive," Mitokado Homura added. "If you continue to let the Uchiha clan run rampant, you will regret it one day!"

"Shut up, all of you!" Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table in anger. "I am the Hokage!"

"Do you think I wanted this? Because of Danzo's arm full of Sharingan, we have to give the Uchiha clan an explanation! Otherwise, we're forcing them to rebel, understand? The Uchiha clan already has a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, but the village no longer has a second First Hokage!" Hiruzen Sarutobi angrily rebuked the two men for their foolishness. "It was Touhuan who suppressed the voices of rebellion within the clan; this is already the best outcome!"

"Hiruzen..." Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's furious roar, the two advisors were speechless.

After a long while, once the tobacco in Hiruzen Sarutobi's pipe had burned out, he continued, "I will send a message to Jiraiya to return."

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