This Uchiha is Righteously Evil!

Uchiha Yashiro couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. "Captain Kakashi, you should know this too, right?"

"Those Anbu were truly chasing and torturing prisoners. Why didn't they wear their exclusive Anbu masks?"

"If they had worn masks, Aoki and Yamikaze would have naturally known their identities. Even if they had questioned them, they wouldn't have acted rashly!"

"This is clearly luring them into a trap!"

"Not to mention, since that female spy could heavily injure Aoki and Yamikaze, it means the seal on her has been broken. If that's the case, why would she silently endure the torture and abuse from those Anbu?!"

"Everything is clear to anyone with eyes. It's all just a conspiracy trap!"

Kakashi Hatake, Inoichi Yamanaka, and Ibiki Morino remained silent.

They understood perfectly well, of course.

But...

The person involved was the former Anbu captain, the Hokage's own son!

If they reported this...

Seeing their reaction, Uchiha Yashiro became even more enraged.

"Captain Kakashi, Qianyu specifically designated you to lead this investigation. Are you going to be corrupt and show favoritism?!"

"Are you worthy of his trust?!"

Kakashi Hatake and Ibiki Morino exchanged glances with Inoichi Yamanaka.

Ibiki Morino shrugged.

"I don't care. I just want the truth."

Inoichi Yamanaka said in a deep voice.

"Kakashi, the decision is in your hands."

"Although you brought Ibiki and me to investigate together, we are ultimately just acting according to our duties. You are the person designated by Uchiha Qianyu and the Hokage."

Kakashi Hatake sighed.

"I understand."

The investigation report scroll in his hand felt as heavy as a mountain.

Kakashi Hatake understood that the Hokage agreeing to Qianyu's request for him to be in charge was also a test of his loyalty and stance.

And this report, once submitted...

"Because..."

"I think among all the Anbu, you're at least somewhat human."

Uchiha Qianyu's words suddenly echoed in Kakashi Hatake's mind.

At the same time, another Uchiha clan member's face, always wearing a bright smile, also flickered in and out of his vision...

Kakashi Hatake took a deep breath.

"Elder Yashiro, please rest assured, I will..."

"Report it truthfully to the Hokage."

Chapter 38: Hiruzen Sarutobi's Headache!

"Mangekyo Sharingan?!"

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi had been smoking his pipe all night. The smoke swirled, thick and suffocatingly pungent.

After hearing Uchiha Shisui's report, his expression changed drastically!

As a disciple of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally understood the horror of the Mangekyo Sharingan!

Back then, it was precisely because the brothers Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha had both awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan that they could fight the Senju Clan, led by two Hokages, to a standstill.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked coldly at Uchiha Shisui.

"Shisui, I won't blame you for not going for the kill."

"But I want to ask you one thing..."

Uchiha Shisui knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.

"Please ask, Lord Hokage."

"If you and Uchiha Qianyu were to truly fight..."

"What are your chances of winning?!"

Uchiha Shisui breathed a sigh of relief. If he were asked something else, he might have felt guilty.

But in terms of strength...

"Please don't worry, Lord Hokage!"

"Uchiha Qianyu's Mangekyo Sharingan has only just awakened. His Eye Power is far inferior to mine. Moreover..."

"No one can match my Mangekyo Sharingan's Dojutsu."

"Moreover, I possess the ultimate secret art within the Mangekyo Sharingan..."

"Susanoo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded as well, his expression improving considerably.

"Susanoo, you say?"

"That is indeed a legendary existence..."

"I recall my teacher mentioning it's the third power, something that can only be mastered by those who have awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and subsequently awakened the dojutsu of both eyes..."

Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but admire him.

"Lord Hokage, you truly live up to your title as the Professor of Ninjutsu."

"These secrets are not even known to many within the Uchiha clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head indifferently.

"These are the results of my teacher's research on the Uchiha clan."

Although Uchiha Shisui had absolute confidence, Hiruzen Sarutobi's anxiety remained difficult to dispel.

At this moment.

The sky outside had already brightened considerably.

While discussing matters with Uchiha Shisui, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly knocked on again.

"Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred.

"Is that Kakashi?"

"Come in."

Kakashi Hatake, wearing a fox-like mask, pushed the door open and entered.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the eyes beneath his mask, as if trying to see through him completely.

"What is it, Kakashi? Have you got any results from your investigation?"

Kakashi Hatake nodded heavily.

"Yes, this is the report compiled by myself, Inoichi, and Ibiki after our joint investigation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took it from him and, after a brief glance, his brows furrowed deeply.

"This is..."

Kakashi Hatake sighed, "Lord Hokage, I'm afraid..."

"What Uchiha Qianyu said is the truth..."

"Captain... I mean, Captain Shinnosuke, I'm afraid he did indeed order the setting of a trap and ambush to retaliate against Uchiha Qianyu, severely wounding two Police Force members, Uchiha Aoki and Uchiha Yamikaze."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Uchiha Shisui exchanged a glance.

Neither of them was surprised, of course.

Because they already knew this was the truth.

What truly surprised Hiruzen Sarutobi was...

Kakashi Hatake's attitude and stance.

"Is that so..."

"Kakashi, are you implying that Shinnosuke deserved to die?"

Kakashi Hatake quickly replied, "No, Lord Hokage, I have never thought that."

"Although... I do not agree with Captain Shinnosuke's actions, but..."

"I also absolutely do not agree with Uchiha Qianyu's extreme methods."

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "If you were Uchiha Qianyu, what would you do?"

Kakashi Hatake paused but still answered honestly.

"I would probably do everything in my power to seek justice for my subordinates..."

"However, my methods would not be so extreme."

The image that appeared in his mind...

was the resolute face of Uchiha Obito, and the words he had once said to him.

"In the ninja world, those who break the rules are called scum."

"But, those who don't cherish their comrades..."

"Are worse than scum!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at him meaningfully.