Direct Confrontation

Konoha, Hokage Office Building conference room.

At the Jonin Meeting, after the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, stated two things, Danzo Shimura Danzō Konoha F4 members, simply sneered.

"First of all, let's talk about the Konoha Military Police Force. In recent years, the Konoha Military Police Force has been over-enforcing Konoha Military Police Force law, which has brought huge security risks to the stability of the village. Is this still the Konoha Military Police Force established by the Second Generation?"

Looking at everyone, Shimura Danzō's sinister gaze finally landed on Uchiha Yoru, and he said coldly and directly, "The Second Generation ordered the Uchiha to establish the Konoha Military Police Force for the stability of the village, but what has happened now!"

"Leaving aside the Konoha Military Police Force's abuse of power, the following actions alone pose a significant security risk to the village."

"First, what is the Konoha Military Police Force's intention in secretly and continuously procuring various military supplies using its authority? Second, is the Konoha Military Police Force secretly contacting Orochimaru and conducting private transactions? Third, is the Konoha Military Police Force secretly receiving supplies from Kumogakure and Iwagakure?"

Shimura Danzō remarks hit the nail on the head, and all three incidents were equally incisive, instantly drawing everyone's attention to Uchiha Yoru.

Despite the stares of everyone, Uchiha Yoru remained calm, staring intently at the Third.

"Uchiha Yoru! Do you have any objections to the above three matters?"

Faced with Shimura Danzō's stern questioning, Uchiha Yoru only gave a disdainful snort, "Who do you think you are?"

Looking around at the F4 seated upright, Uchiha Yoru looked directly at the Third Hokage and mocked, "Three old fogies who rely on their seniority. They were just advisors appointed because the Third Hokage lacked Prestige and power at the time. Since when have advisors become indispensable to the Hokage?"

In short, it directly points out the issue of identity, first belittling the fact that the Third Hokage was not good enough in terms of prestige or ability when he Prestige, which is why he established an advisory group to consolidate his power.

This also illustrates that the so-called advisors were merely a product of the Third Hokage's administration, meaning that future Hokage may not necessarily need them.

Uchiha Yoru's direct and clear words immediately caused Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Shimura Danzō to change their expressions drastically, all three barely suppressing their anger.

While these points are valid, over the years, the three of them have become accustomed to their positions, and they are indispensable to the Third Hokage.

Shimura Danzō, in particular, narrowed his eyes, his killing intent boiling. The Uchiha were indeed ambitious, having actually pulled a stunt to undermine their strength.

Facing Uchiha Yoru's unwavering gaze, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stated in a deep voice, "Chief of the Konoha Military Police Force, Head of the Uchiha Clan, when I first took office, I was indeed lacking in ability, which is why you all worked together to achieve what Konoha is today."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, being a straightforward man, directly admitted what Uchiha Yoru had said, a scene that made all three of them look rather unpleasant.

Don't underestimate this simple acknowledgment; it also implies that they are all products of the Third Hokage's regime, meaning that the future Fifth Hokage has the right not to use them.

The old fox, inwardly cursing, still calmly said, "So, the Third Hokage, who resigned after the Third Shinobi War Uchiha Yoru World War, is now being questioned by you as the acting Hokage? Or is today's so-called Jonin Meeting nothing more than a trial?"

Uchiha Yoru surveyed the crowd with an arrogant gaze, and no one dared to meet his eyes directly. This alone showed just how great his Prestige had become over the past three years.

"Uchiha Yoru, this is Jonin Meeting, and also the answer that all Konoha Ninja want to know!"

Just then, the noble Princess Tsunade turned her head and calmly looked at Uchiha Yoru, finally saying in a deep voice, "This is also a question you need to answer before you want to become the Fifth Hokage."

After the Sannin spoke up, the atmosphere in the Jonin Meeting room instantly calmed down, and countless eyes turned to look at them.

Uchiha Yoru's lips slowly curled into a smile, "Konoha was founded by our ancestors, so naturally! Here, apart from you Princess Tsunade, no one has the right to speak of judgment to the Uchiha, not even the Hokage!"

The arrogant and unruly Uchiha Yoru looked down on everyone, but treated Tsunade with the same respect. This was a blatant way of telling everyone that Konoha was founded by the Senju and Uchiha, and who did they think they were?

"First, what is the Konoha Military Police Force trying to do by secretly and continuously procuring various military supplies using its authority?"

Looking around at everyone, Uchiha Yoru sneered and said, "This question is ridiculous. I can tell you right now that the Uchiha and the Konoha Military Police Force never need to conduct their procurement of military supplies in secret; they always do it openly and aboveboard."

"The reason is quite simple! It's because of the corrupt regime led by the village. They are sparing no effort to use the Anbu and Root to carry out surveillance, and the Uchiha and the Konoha Military Police Force are just trying to protect themselves!"

"Secondly, the Konoha Military Police Force secretly contacted Orochimaru to conduct a private transaction?" Uchiha Yoru stared intently at Jiraiya.

"Lord Jiraiya, what I want to ask is, Orochimaru, one of the Sannin Orochimaru, was expelled from Konoha! When did Konoha establish a rule prohibiting Konoha Ninja from contacting expelled ninja? Or is it that the village is already preparing to classify Sannin as an Orochimaru Rogue Ninja?"

The resounding question caused everyone's expression to change instantly, especially Jiraiya, who snorted coldly and looked at Danzo with a clearly unpleasant expression.

At this point, would the Hokage leadership dare to declare Orochimaru Rogue Ninja? Even if they did, he hadn't committed any wrongdoing before!

Looking at everyone, Uchiha Yoru turned even more mocking. "As for the last point, it's even more laughable: the Konoha Military Police Force secretly receiving supplies from Kumogakure and Iwagakure?"

"Are the Kumogakure and the Iwagakure fools? Would they give us supplies for nothing? Elder Danzo, you should have called this a transaction."

"However, I remember that the Ino-Shika-Cho and Shimura clans have always been involved in these so-called transactions. It's just that in the last three years, because the Uchiha and the Konoha Military Police Force have superior supplies, they have been valued by ninjas from other countries, and thus have gradually become the main items acquired and traded."

With just a few words, Uchiha Yoru refuted Shimura Danzō's so-called three points, while Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Uchiha Yoru, for the past three years, you have incited ninjas to slander and rebel against the village government, while simultaneously contacting other countries. No matter how high-sounding your reasons are, Uchiha Yoru is merely a Konoha Military Police Force chief! Even your position as the head of the Uchiha Clan Head is insufficient!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the real expert, directly pointing out the issue of identity, as if in retaliation: since you keep bringing up identity, then I'll bring up identity in return.

"All of your current actions point to your alleged treason and attempts to create chaos in the village!"

The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly, his voice echoing in the room. Uchiha Yoru, upon hearing this, took a deep breath and a confident smile appeared on his face.

"Before the Third Hokage's administration, Konoha's dominance in the Shinobi World was unshakeable, and Konoha ninjas enjoyed the most abundant and superior environment!"

"But what about now?" Uchiha Yoru slowly stood up, staring straight at the Third, and calmly said, "If a thief takes your money and you want it back, is that considered theft?"

The calm voice echoed, and for a moment, the countless ninjas in the Meeting Room were stunned upon hearing it, then seemed to realize something, and many even showed excitement.

Uchiha Yoru, however, swept past the crowd, his gaze fixed intently on Tsunade. "I want to ask Princess Tsunade, do you still remember the old Konoha?"

"But ever since our Konoha has had a leadership that's always talking about the so-called Will of Fire, always talking about the village while lacking real ability, these people claim it's all for Konoha! For the Will of Fire!"

"They ended the war! But what about Konoha now? The exorbitant housing prices in the central area mean that a Jōnin who wants to buy a house in the village center has to spend his entire life paying off the loan, without being able to sacrifice himself, get seriously injured, or even rest!"

"During the time of the First and Second Generation, the two Hokage took the lead and led Konoha to establish itself as the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World. They were truly deserving of the title of Hokage. The original intention of the Senju and Uchiha clans in founding Konoha was so that their children would not have to go to the battlefield!"

"But what about the Third Shinobi War? Children under ten years old rushed to the battlefield one after another, while a bunch of old guys sat comfortably in the village, reaping the benefits, claiming that all of this was for Konoha!"

Uchiha Yoru showed absolutely no respect for the Third Hokage, blatantly tearing off his pretense of decency in front of everyone, and coldly sneering at the so-called Konoha High Command as he stated the facts.

For a moment, many Jōnin in the Meeting Room secretly broke out in a cold sweat. How arrogant! Such a brazen act of tearing off pretense of civility—had the Uchiha already made preparations?

Even Jiraiya's expression turned somewhat grim in the face of Uchiha Yoru's extremely sarcastic words. After all, the pyrrhic victory of the Third Shinobi War World War was an undeniable fact, and the fact that the Third Hokage resigned in disgrace was enough to explain everything.

"I just want to take back everything that was stolen from me! The Sarutobi Clan was once an insignificant little family, but now? They are undoubtedly the Konoha's Second Noble Clan. But I dare say, in just ten more years, the Sarutobi Clan the Konoha's Premier Noble Clan!"

Just then, Shimura Danzō his fist on the table in anger, but the Third Hokage calmly raised his hand to stop his old friend's impulsive act.

Faced with the doubts of the crowd, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, his grip on his pipe tightening involuntarily, but he still managed to suppress his anger.

This is practically blatantly reopening old wounds, exposing the regime he ruled for decades.

"Uchiha Yoru! Stop your nonsense! Hiruzen has already resigned to take responsibility for the mistakes of the Third Shinobi War. This was known to all the Konoha Ninja back then!"

At this moment, Mitokado Homura suppressed his anger and brought up the matter from back then in a deep voice. Everyone suddenly remembered that the Third Hokage had abdicated because of this incident.

"Later, on the Nine-Tails Night' Fourth Hokage's sacrifice, the Third Hokage Hiruzen, had no choice but to return to the battlefield."

As Mitokado Homura explained the reasons, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right. Ever since the Third Hokage returned to power under the pretext of temporarily assuming authority, you old fogies who are unwilling to relinquish power have been reluctant to let go of it all these years."

"The Fifth Hokage!" At this point, Uchiha Yoru gave a mocking laugh, then glared at the crowd and shouted sharply, "Without me Uchiha Yoru! Who knows when the Fifth Hokage would have been born!"

"Cough cough!"

Just then, the Third Hokage coughed, drawing everyone's attention. Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly looked at everyone and gently took off his pipe.

"Gentlemen, in my many years in power, I have never shied away from the responsibility for the losses of the Third Shinobi War. As for the fact that I have not selected Fifth Hokage since the Nine-Tails, it is indeed due to personal reasons!"

An uproar erupted instantly. Countless people stared at the Third Hokage, and many were secretly astonished. It seemed that the two sides were about to break off all pretense of civility this time.

Instead, Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly looked at Uchiha Yoru and said in a hoarse voice, "I don't want to find any excuses for the injustices suffered by the Uchiha. My selfish reason is that I don't want to leave a mess for future generations."

"One reason is the culprit behind the Nine-Tails' Rampage, Anbu has been investigating. I don't want to leave such a mess for future generations. The second reason is the influence the Konoha Military Police Force has had on the village over the past three years."

With a meaningful look in his eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be giving a final warning, as if to say that the suspicion of the Nine-Tails' Rampage and the various arrows used against the Uchiha were enough to explain everything.

"What is the influence of the Konoha Military Police Force on the village?"

Faced with this question, Uchiha Yoru sneered and said arrogantly, "The Konoha Military Police Force dares not take credit for protecting the village; it's simply the Konoha Military Police Force's duty. But as for the impact, there is one."

"For the families of those who died or were wounded on the front lines, new accommodations were built outside the Uchiha Clan's territory. They did not have to bear high rents, and suitable jobs were even arranged for these families around the Konoha Military Police Force."

"Perhaps it's not respectable—street vending, carving, construction, and so on—these jobs can't provide them with a wealthy life, but the Konoha Military Police Force can only do what it can to ensure that these people don't even have to worry about having enough to eat."

"For families with orphans, the Konoha Military Police Force provides substantial financial assistance to Orphanages. The Konoha Military Police Force also offers a range of support measures, including employment assistance for the descendants of meritorious ninjas."

Looking at everyone, Uchiha Yoru sneered, "Who among you dares to say there won't be any accidents? Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring, and as for the actions of the Konoha Military Police Force, I really don't know how bad the impact on the village will be?"

"Could it be because the actions of the Konoha Military Police Force have affected the interests of certain people!" He looked at the Third and his group with a pointed gaze.

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