Chapter 78 The Hyuga Clan
As for those who were truly innocent, the Security Division's interrogation methods were not as professional as the Anbu's, so it was normal that nothing was revealed immediately.
After a day of work, Shisui approached Touko and requested to let Itachi see the evidence of crimes.
Touko thought for a moment and agreed to Shisui's request.
After all, if this evidence could make Itachi face reality, Touko would save a lot of effort.
However, when Touko and Shisui went to see Itachi, they were told that he had already left.
Shisui searched the village all night, but Itachi was a highly skilled elite Jonin. If he wanted to hide, even Shisui couldn't find him.
The next day, Touko saw Shisui looking exhausted and understood.
"Did you find him?" Touko asked.
"No," Shisui's face showed visible fatigue. He rubbed his forehead and said, "I don't even know where that kid went."
"Forget it. No need to search. It seems he has made the choice he thinks is right," Touko said, his eyes flickering.
"Touko…" Shisui pressed his lips, wanting to defend Itachi.
"Shisui, don't you understand the Uchiha nature? Once he makes a choice, he won't turn back," Touko said coldly. "It seems he didn't listen to me at all last time."
Touko patted Shisui's shoulder: "If you're tired, go rest for a while."
"Should we just leave him?" Shisui asked in surprise.
"No," Touko said coldly. "I told him that personal power is insignificant in the face of big matters. He seems confident and wants to challenge that."
Shisui was silent, shook his head helplessly, and returned to his seat. Touko looked out the window, and a flash of killing intent crossed his eyes.
...
In the following days, as the investigation progressed, the truth of past events gradually emerged. Most victims were from small ninja clans in the village with bloodline abilities, like the Moonlight Clan, which had the Transparent Release bloodline. In the past ten years, three children from this clan had been harmed.
The families of the victims were grateful for the justice and compensation. Meanwhile, the Zenshin, Mitomon, and Shimizu clans lost two-thirds of their assets. The Shimizu clan fell back to almost nothing overnight. Touko had captured most of the strong members, leaving only a few Chunin and a special Jonin. This branch had long been marginalized and opposed Danzo, so now they couldn't even maintain the clan's ninja status.
The Security Division's interrogations also made remarkable progress. Over ten high-ranking members of Zenshin and Mitomon admitted all crimes. The investigation was nearly complete, only needing the final records to be summarized for Hiruzen and distributing the remaining assets to victims.
"Everyone has worked hard recently," Touko said, clapping his hands in the interrogation room. "After delivering the last batch of stolen assets, I'll host a gathering. I've reserved a private room at Yakiniku Q. Hope you all can join."
"Captain Touko is too kind," said several Anbu who had been dispatched. These days they experienced why the village said Security Division treatment was good.
During these two days, everyone had been working late to resolve the cases. They were used to working hard in the Anbu without complaints.
Every night, the Security Division provided a rich late-night meal to restore energy. More importantly, Touko gave them overtime pay according to Security Division standards. Their income over these few days nearly matched a month of hard Anbu work—an entirely new experience.
Now, Touko told them that completing the mission also came with benefits, which amazed them.
The final batch of clan assets was worth about 150 million ryo, roughly 30% of all confiscated goods. Most remaining victims were from the Uchiha, Inuzuka, and Yamanaka clans, or relatives of Fourth Hokage's old subordinates who died in the Third Ninja War. These were the shares left for their own people.
Among the victims were also some members of the Hyuga clan.
Touko selected several prime shops from the confiscated deeds. Holding the Hyuga members' names, he said to others in the interrogation room: "I will personally deliver these to the Hyuga clan. You take the rest to the other victims according to the list, then meet me at Yakiniku Q."
"Understood!" the joint investigation team members replied.
...
Touko went to the Hyuga clan leader's mansion with the deeds and the list.
He knocked, and when a branch family member guarding the gate opened it, he smiled: "Please inform Clan Leader Hiashi that Security Division Captain Touko has come."
Hyuga Hiashi, who had just finished teaching Hinata the clan's Juuken Fist, soon received the message.
"Security Division Captain?" Hiashi frowned. If Touko were visiting as the clan head, he would have called himself Uchiha Clan Leader. Since he said Security Division Captain, it was clearly official business.
"Our clan hasn't had dealings with the Security Division recently," Hiashi thought, still cautious. But since Touko had come, it was proper to receive him.
Hiashi instructed the branch family to prepare tea and personally went to the gate. After all, Touko was the Uchiha clan head and deserved a personal welcome.
"Clan Leader Hiashi," Touko greeted with a smile.
"Leader Touko, please," Hiashi replied with a standard smile and invited him inside.
(End of chapter)Chapter 78 The Hyuga Clan
As for those who were truly innocent, the Security Division's interrogation methods were not as professional as the Anbu's, so it was normal that nothing was revealed immediately.
After a day of work, Shisui approached Touko and requested to let Itachi see the evidence of crimes.
Touko thought for a moment and agreed to Shisui's request.
After all, if this evidence could make Itachi face reality, Touko would save a lot of effort.
However, when Touko and Shisui went to see Itachi, they were told that he had already left.
Shisui searched the village all night, but Itachi was a highly skilled elite Jonin. If he wanted to hide, even Shisui couldn't find him.
The next day, Touko saw Shisui looking exhausted and understood.
"Did you find him?" Touko asked.
"No," Shisui's face showed visible fatigue. He rubbed his forehead and said, "I don't even know where that kid went."
"Forget it. No need to search. It seems he has made the choice he thinks is right," Touko said, his eyes flickering.
"Touko…" Shisui pressed his lips, wanting to defend Itachi.
"Shisui, don't you understand the Uchiha nature? Once he makes a choice, he won't turn back," Touko said coldly. "It seems he didn't listen to me at all last time."
Touko patted Shisui's shoulder: "If you're tired, go rest for a while."
"Should we just leave him?" Shisui asked in surprise.
"No," Touko said coldly. "I told him that personal power is insignificant in the face of big matters. He seems confident and wants to challenge that."
Shisui was silent, shook his head helplessly, and returned to his seat. Touko looked out the window, and a flash of killing intent crossed his eyes.
...
In the following days, as the investigation progressed, the truth of past events gradually emerged. Most victims were from small ninja clans in the village with bloodline abilities, like the Moonlight Clan, which had the Transparent Release bloodline. In the past ten years, three children from this clan had been harmed.
The families of the victims were grateful for the justice and compensation. Meanwhile, the Zenshin, Mitomon, and Shimizu clans lost two-thirds of their assets. The Shimizu clan fell back to almost nothing overnight. Touko had captured most of the strong members, leaving only a few Chunin and a special Jonin. This branch had long been marginalized and opposed Danzo, so now they couldn't even maintain the clan's ninja status.
The Security Division's interrogations also made remarkable progress. Over ten high-ranking members of Zenshin and Mitomon admitted all crimes. The investigation was nearly complete, only needing the final records to be summarized for Hiruzen and distributing the remaining assets to victims.
"Everyone has worked hard recently," Touko said, clapping his hands in the interrogation room. "After delivering the last batch of stolen assets, I'll host a gathering. I've reserved a private room at Yakiniku Q. Hope you all can join."
"Captain Touko is too kind," said several Anbu who had been dispatched. These days they experienced why the village said Security Division treatment was good.
During these two days, everyone had been working late to resolve the cases. They were used to working hard in the Anbu without complaints.
Every night, the Security Division provided a rich late-night meal to restore energy. More importantly, Touko gave them overtime pay according to Security Division standards. Their income over these few days nearly matched a month of hard Anbu work—an entirely new experience.
Now, Touko told them that completing the mission also came with benefits, which amazed them.
The final batch of clan assets was worth about 150 million ryo, roughly 30% of all confiscated goods. Most remaining victims were from the Uchiha, Inuzuka, and Yamanaka clans, or relatives of Fourth Hokage's old subordinates who died in the Third Ninja War. These were the shares left for their own people.
Among the victims were also some members of the Hyuga clan.
Touko selected several prime shops from the confiscated deeds. Holding the Hyuga members' names, he said to others in the interrogation room: "I will personally deliver these to the Hyuga clan. You take the rest to the other victims according to the list, then meet me at Yakiniku Q."
"Understood!" the joint investigation team members replied.
...
Touko went to the Hyuga clan leader's mansion with the deeds and the list.
He knocked, and when a branch family member guarding the gate opened it, he smiled: "Please inform Clan Leader Hiashi that Security Division Captain Touko has come."
Hyuga Hiashi, who had just finished teaching Hinata the clan's Juuken Fist, soon received the message.
"Security Division Captain?" Hiashi frowned. If Touko were visiting as the clan head, he would have called himself Uchiha Clan Leader. Since he said Security Division Captain, it was clearly official business.
"Our clan hasn't had dealings with the Security Division recently," Hiashi thought, still cautious. But since Touko had come, it was proper to receive him.
Hiashi instructed the branch family to prepare tea and personally went to the gate. After all, Touko was the Uchiha clan head and deserved a personal welcome.
"Clan Leader Hiashi," Touko greeted with a smile.
"Leader Touko, please," Hiashi replied with a standard smile and invited him inside.
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