In an instant, the flames of war rose again, and conflict erupted!
Inside the Hokage's Office, the situation was grim and the atmosphere oppressive.
Hiruzen Sarutobi swept his gaze around the room, deliberately avoiding Uchiha Qianyu.
Qianyu had clearly killed his Anbu captain and destroyed the strongest card in his hand, yet as the captain of the Police Force, he now had the right to participate in Hokage meetings!
It was simply the greatest irony and humiliation imaginable!
To the outside world, Konoha only claimed that the battle between Shisui and Qianyu had been a matter of "personal grievance" and a "fair duel," without pursuing Qianyu's crimes.
Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no way to pursue them anyway.
He exhaled a ring of smoke and said in a deep voice, "The Cloud Village army is pressing upon our borders. War is now unavoidable, and we must likewise send elite forces to strike back!"
"In the name of the Hokage of Konoha, the ninja forces I am deploying will include..."
"The Hyuga clan! The three Ino-Shika-Cho clans! And..."
"The Police Force!"
At once, the expressions of every clan head mentioned changed!
None of them were fools. They quickly understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions.
This was retaliation over the Cloud Village envoy group incident!
Though they knew full well that was the case, neither the Hyuga clan nor the Ino-Shika-Cho clans could do anything about it. They could only nod and agree.
However, at that moment...
Qianyu spoke indifferently. "I disagree."
Everyone's hearts jolted!
Uchiha Qianyu... was this man going to openly challenge Lord Hokage?!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed drastically.
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Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a low voice, "Qianyu, what did you say?"
Qianyu's tone was detached, yet resolute.
"The Police Force was never created for slaughter on