Although the formal appointment letter had not yet been issued, the Police Force and the ninjas of the Uchiha clan had already tacitly accepted that Obito was the captain of the Police Force.
Even the village's attitude was ambiguous, tacitly allowing Obito to issue orders within the Police Force.
The vice-captain had changed over the years, and the one currently in office was very familiar with Obito; it was their contemporary from back then, Genma Shiranui.
"I didn't expect to actually be working with you; I don't know if it's lucky or unlucky."
Genma Shiranui had already received a hint from the village, which was that before the formal appointment was issued, Obito was the Police Force Captain.
Therefore, early in the morning, he brought documents that required the captain's personal attention to visit.
"No, it should be unlucky, but for me. After all, what vice-captain brings so many documents on their first visit?!"
Obito reached out a trembling hand, pointing at the stack of documents that was taller than a person.
No one had ever told him that being the Police Force Captain required handling so many documents.
"Ah, this, these are all left over by the previous captain. You know, Captain Fugaku wasn't in good health, and I didn't have enough energy to manage these things, haha. Anyway, I have something else to do, so I'll retreat first."
Genma Shiranui gave a hollow laugh, dropped the documents, and tried to run away.
"Don't even think about running!"
How could Obito let the other party off so easily? He activated Kamui to grab that guy Genma Shiranui.
After a "friendly negotiation" between the two, Genma Shiranui finally raised his hands in compromise, expressing his willingness to actively share half of the workload for Obito.
Although he said that, Genma Shiranui covered his left cheek, incessantly complaining in his heart.
Too shady.
It was really too shady.
When he punched Obito, he hit nothing but air, but when he punched him, it was solid flesh!
Obito, who uses the Mangekyō Sharingan to fight with a contemporary, is scum!
"Ahem, by the way, since I am now the Police Force Captain, then personnel transfers and such are also within my scope of authority, right?"
Obito turned his head away to avoid Genma Shiranui's resentful gaze.
"Yes, Captain, what arrangements do you have?"
Genma Shiranui, with a senbon in his mouth, was curious about what Obito wanted to pull now.
"Oh, really? Good. Go and transfer fifty skilled hands. Have them focus on monitoring those two guys, Hatake Kakashi and Jiraiya. I seriously suspect they have a secret smuggling channel in their hands!"
"Okay, okay, okay, as expected of you, Obito."
After listening, Genma Shiranui revealed an expression of "so that's how it is." After exchanging a glance with Obito, he began to arrange the manpower.
"Hmph, Kakashi, don't blame me for being ruthless. The current me is the Police Force, and you are the bandit. It is only right and proper for the police to catch the bandit. Just go with peace of mind."
Watching Genma Shiranui's retreating figure, Obito revealed a sinister smile.
As for Jiraiya, that was just a matter of convenience.
...
At this moment, Kakashi, unaware that he was being targeted by that bad friend Obito, was staying in the Konoha hospital ward, checking on Naruto's condition.
It had been about a month since Naruto was injured.
It wasn't known if it was the protagonist halo or the effect of the Uzumaki constitution, but anyway, injuries that would have made an ordinary person croak on the spot showed absolutely no effect on Naruto. He could now move freely and went to the hospital roof every day to practice his ninjutsu.
However, compared to Naruto, what concerned Kakashi more was Sasuke, who had not been harmed in this operation.
That child, changing from his usual carefree nature, actually actively sought him out, hoping to learn his ninjutsu.
Was it because of Naruto?
Kakashi looked at Sasuke, whose eyes were filled with determination, and had some guesses about the other's change.
"N-Naruto..."
Hinata's soft and sticky voice sounded. Accompanied by Yūhi Kurenai, she walked into the ward holding a fruit basket.
"Ah, it's Hinata. Unfortunately, Naruto went for a checkup and isn't in the ward for the time being."
Kakashi greeted Yūhi Kurenai, then explained the current situation to Hinata.
"Kakashi-sensei..."
Hearing that Naruto wasn't there, Hinata breathed a sigh of relief, while a disappointed expression appeared on her face.
"It doesn't matter, Hinata. Anyway, our squad doesn't have any missions today. Let's just wait here for a while."
Yūhi Kurenai smiled and patted Hinata's small head, comforting her.
"Is Naruto in?"
Before Hinata could reply, Haruno Sakura poked her head into the ward, holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand.
"Ara, it's Sasuke."
Behind Sakura, Ino saw Sasuke's figure and hurriedly squeezed past Sakura, running towards him.
Watching the room suddenly become lively, Kakashi recalled the scene when he and Takeshi were in school. At that time, he was also this happy, right?
Hmm, if you exclude that Obito.
As Kakashi thought this, his hand unconsciously reached into the inner lining of his clothes, preparing to browse his treasured collector's edition.
"There's no mistake, that is the collector's anthology edition of 'The Story of the Snow Woman'!"
A shout rang out in the ward. From under the bed and on the roof, several ninjas wearing Police Force uniforms suddenly appeared and restrained Kakashi, who didn't have time to react.
"Not good, I was careless!"
Kakashi was full of astonishment and immediately realized something was wrong. However, his limbs were already firmly restrained, and he couldn't even destroy the evidence.
"Stop struggling, Hatake Kakashi. I, Hyūga Tokukai, have already seen the little yellow books with self-destruct devices hidden on your person! Resign yourself!"
Hyūga Tokukai walked slowly in front of Kakashi, his face full of awe-inspiring righteousness.
"Sure enough, Captain Obito was right. You are the most important link in that smuggling channel."
"Obito?"
Hearing this, Kakashi immediately understood who the instigator of all this was.
"Obito, you set me up!"
Amidst Kakashi's unwilling struggles, he was taken away from the hospital by the Police Force just like that.
Yūhi Kurenai covered her face and silently looked away.
Rin, who rushed over upon hearing the noise, revealed an awkward smile after understanding the whole story, and continued to busy herself with the work at hand.
When Naruto returned, he saw Sasuke standing there with "doubting life" written all over his face, muttering something incessantly. Hinata and Sakura seemed to be sulking at each other, ignoring one another.
Yūhi Kurenai sat on the chair at the head of the bed, looking out the window, thinking about who knows what.
Ino was leaning next to Sasuke, her face full of happiness.
"Uh, where is Kakashi-sensei?"
Naruto was a bit confused, but alas, no one answered his question.
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