Chapter 20 Overturning the Case
"During the investigation of Shimura Danzo's accomplices, the Security Department discovered this matter. The rumors circulating in the village about White Fang were spread under Shimura Danzo's instructions. Furthermore, Shimura Hiroshi, the current head of the Shimura clan, and others were involved in this matter. They were also responsible for silencing White Fang's teammates," Uchiha Touhuan said calmly, while observing the reactions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and the two advisors.
The two advisors showed a hint of panic upon hearing this, and while Sarutobi Hiruzen's reaction wasn't as unpleasant, it was still somewhat unnatural. Seeing
this, Uchiha Touhuan understood that these individuals were likely not entirely innocent in the White Fang affair.
"Let's leave it at that. The village has already reached a consensus on the White Fang matter," Utatane Koharu immediately said.
"Is that so? Are we just going to let villains slander the heroes who shed blood for the village, letting them suffer injustice forever? Even in death, they can't rest in peace?" Uchiha Touhuan stared directly at the other man 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!" Utatane Koharu said.
"Does the Third Hokage think the same way?" Uchiha Touhuan looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, "That's not the Will of Fire at all."
As Uchiha Touhuan finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over Sarutobi Hiruzen's office. Nara Shikaku wished he could transform into a shadow using a clan secret technique and disappear quickly.
Uchiha Touhuan watched this scene, a smirk playing on his lips.
The ninja profession, frankly, is a killing machine where money buys you a job. What's this "Will of Fire" nonsense? No matter how beautifully worded, can it truly mask the inherent filth of the ninja profession? But at this moment, the Will of Fire proved incredibly useful.
Could Hiruzen Sarutobi deny this? Of course not.
The Will of Fire, as Hiruzen Sarutobi's political foundation and the political correctness of Konoha, was deeply intertwined with him through his daily propaganda. In fact, with Hiruzen Sarutobi, you couldn't question the correctness of the Will of Fire, even if you questioned whether Asuma was his biological son.
"Touhuan, I understand your meaning," Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed. "We will restore White Fang's reputation, but let's end the investigation here. It's been too long; trying to investigate it thoroughly would be a waste of time."
"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 not clean 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 actually discovered, that would be troublesome. The Uchiha were not yet ready to completely break ties with the three of them. Therefore, Uchiha Touhuan was already thinking about how to delay things. But unexpectedly, Sarutobi Hiruzen actually spoke up and stopped the matter, taking the blame himself.
"Furthermore, according to the clues currently available to the Security Department, Shimura Danzo has a deep connection with the rogue ninja Orochimaru," Uchiha Touhuan said, controlling his expression. "However, the matter of Orochimaru involves forces outside the village. Therefore, we request the Hokage's approval for the Security Department and the Anbu to cooperate in the investigation and bring Orochimaru, who threatens the safety of Konoha, to justice. This would give closure 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 certainly deserve a resolution.] Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, then, having made up his mind, looked at Uchiha Touhuan: "I understand, Touhuan. Kakashi will lead this mission, and your Security Department will assist. How does that sound?" "
"Understood." Uchiha Touhuan nodded in acceptance.
"This time, you must capture Orochimaru. I entrust this to you."
"Loyalty!" Uchiha Touhuan's expression was solemn as he raised his right hand in salute.
When Uchiha Touhuan left, he didn't take Yamanaka Kaze, 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 said,
"Hokage-sama, 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," Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed. "Take this child back to the Yamanaka clan and take good care of him."
"Understood." Nara Shikaku nodded and then left the Hokage's office with Yamanaka Kaze.
After Nara Shikaku left, Mitokado Homura immediately spoke up, "Hiruzen, are we just going to let this go? Are you going to watch the Uchiha clan continue their reckless behavior?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe, took a deep drag, and looked up at his two old partners, saying, "Touhuan... he won't do that. He's a good kid with the Will of Fire."
"Hiruzen!" Koharu Utatane exclaimed anxiously, "He's from the Uchiha clan! Don't forget the Second Hokage's teachings!"
"Hiruzen, Danzo is right. You're being far too indecisive," Mitokado Homura added. "If you continue to let the Uchiha run rampant, you'll regret it one day!"
"Shut up, both 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 Mangekyō 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, when 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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