Kaze and Kiyoshi headed to the Konoha Police Force together.
Just as Uchiha Kiyoshi had said, three full squads from the Anbu directly under the Third Hokage's command—a total of twelve people—had arrived. They blocked the entrance to the Police Force headquarters, confronting the Uchiha Clan head-on.
However, the man in the lead caught Kaze's attention.
He wore a black bodysuit with white suspenders over it, while a Cat Mask concealed his features.
Though Kaze could not see his face, that head of white hair was far too distinctive.
"Isn't that Kakashi?"
Kaze recognized him at a glance from within the crowd.
Konoha's famed Copy Ninja, the future Sixth Hokage, a powerhouse widely acknowledged to be evenly matched with anyone.
And on this timeline, he was not only an Anbu Captain, but also an outstanding ninja deeply trusted by the Third Hokage.
"Kaze, Kaze is here!"
Suddenly, the Uchiha Clan members noticed Kaze's arrival and cried out in surprise.
No matter what, they did not want to make things too tense.
As someone in the crowd shouted, Kakashi instinctively glanced toward Kaze as well.
"Kaze?"
Kakashi was no stranger to Kaze.
Although he had little interaction with Kaze himself, Might Guy was quite close to him.
He had also heard today that Kaze had been promoted to Jonin by the Third Hokage and appointed Vice-Captain of the Police Force by Fugaku.
That did surprise him somewhat.
Before long, Kaze took several quick strides and arrived at the entrance to the Police Force headquarters.
"I am the newly appointed Vice-Captain of the Konoha Police Force."
"Fugaku isn't here. If you have something to say, say it to me."
Kaze met Kakashi's gaze, his tone calm and utterly unafraid of the Anbu ninjas' status.
Uchiha Kiyoshi silently stepped behind Kaze.
Together with