Catch One, Arrest One

"Yoichi, Mina's identity has been arranged. However, Father said it's best not to use the name Uzumaki anymore. From now on, she'll be Uchiha Mina."

Uchiha Masato delivered this news to Uchiha Yoichi after visiting him.

Uchiha Yoichi had already discussed the name change with Mina. If she were still an Uzumaki, Konohagakure would surely try to recruit her, especially knowing her powerful abilities.

"Mina-san can start by entering Konoha Hospital and studying Medical Ninjutsu under Doctor Doi. As for Sealing Jutsu..."

Uchiha Yoichi continued, "We don't need to worry about Sealing Jutsu for now. Let's take things one step at a time. Mina knows a little about Sealing Jutsu herself. For now, she just needs to focus on mastering Medical Ninjutsu."

He knew that getting into the Sealing Division would be much harder than arranging a spot at Konoha Hospital. Doctor Doi of Konoha Hospital was a friend of the Second Elder, so arranging a student wasn't a big deal. However, the Sealing Division handled a significant portion of Konoha's secrets, making it difficult to infiltrate, especially for an Uchiha.

Even if an Uchiha ninja showed talent in sealing, they still wouldn't be able to join the Sealing Division.

Besides, Mina's current knowledge of the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu was sufficient for the time being. While she didn't know much, it was enough for her to study and practice for a while.

"Then there's the other matter. Yoichi, I've investigated the Shimura clan's business. They have two warehouses in Konoha and one caravan, dealing in the resale of Medical Supplies."

"Understood, Senior Masato. I'll take it from here."

Uchiha Yoichi stood up, took the Lightning Fang Ninja Sword from the wall, and sheathed it at his waist. He continued, suggesting to Uchiha Masato, "This obvious act of aiding the enemy cannot be ignored by the Security Force."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Masato felt a surge of complex emotions. His strength was not lacking; if his personality had been a bit more assertive, he could have contended with Uchiha Fugaku for the position of Clan Head back then.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Kenji saw Uchiha Masato as an obedient blade, incapable of making his own decisions. At that time, the only person stronger than Uchiha Masato within the clan was Uchiha Fugaku, so he was ultimately chosen.

Four small teams, plus Uchiha Yoichi and Uchiha Masato, making a total of fourteen people.

All fourteen of these individuals had awakened their Sharingan. Three of them possessed three tomoe, while the rest had Two Tomoe.

Upon arriving at the relatively secluded warehouse district within the village, Uchiha Yoichi happened to see people from the Shimura clan unloading goods from a truck, box by box. He walked straight towards them.

Initially, the Shimura clan members didn't pay much attention. However, as the group from the Security Force drew closer, they realized something was amiss.

"Esteemed ninjas of the Security Force, what brings you here? We are from the Shimura clan."

Uchiha Yoichi interrupted before the man could finish, "Stop everything immediately and have your people come out. The Security Force suspects you of having private contact with Stone Ninja, and there's suspicion that these goods are being sold to them!"

"How is that possible!? We are from the Shimura clan!"

The Caravan Manager immediately ran over, his face filled with anger as he yelled, "How dare you Uchiha...!"

Swoosh!

The Lightning Blade cut through the air, and a bloody arm then fell to the ground with a thud.

The Caravan Manager, who had just cursed at Uchiha Yoichi, clutched his arm in agony, wailing, "Ah!! My arm! My arm... You bastard, how dare you... Wuwuwuwu!"

Before the man could finish his curses, Uchiha Yoichi swung his sword again, slicing off his tongue. "If you can't speak, you don't need to. You," he said to another man, "go and call everyone out. Anyone who tries to escape will be considered a Stone Ninja spy and will be executed on the spot!"

Another man, terrified, quickly nodded and ran off yelling, his legs trembling. Uchiha Yoichi's terrifying demeanor had completely shattered his courage; he was a devil who would chop off hands and tongues without a second thought.

Fearing the man might die, Uchiha Yoichi thoughtfully cauterized the wound of the middle-aged Shimura man with Lightning Release. However, the man's willpower was too weak, and he fainted.

"Yoichi, won't this cause any problems?"

"No, Senior Masato. We don't need to be polite to spies colluding with Stone Ninja. The Shimura clan will accept this loss today, whether they want to or not!"

After speaking, Uchiha Yoichi took out a scroll from his ninja tool bag. This was something he had found at a Stone Ninja outpost. It contained a map of suitable locations for establishing Stone Ninja strongholds along the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Grass, along with several planned transport routes by the Stone Ninja.

"When we find this inside later, the Third Hokage will have to thank us from the Security Force."

Uchiha Masato glanced at the scroll and then said with a smile, "Since you're confident, I won't try to dissuade you."

Once everyone was called out, Uchiha Yoichi ordered them to load all the goods into the trucks and transport them to the Security Force headquarters. They were also to go to the Security Force for investigation, with anyone attempting to escape to be killed on sight.

The medicinal goods inside were worth approximately sixty million ryo. Confiscating all of it would surely make Danzō upset for a day.

Inside and outside the village, Uchiha Yoichi intended to dismantle everything related to the Shimura clan. Within the village, it would be done under the name of the Security Force. As for outside the village, it would be attributed to bandits or rogue ninja.

Konohagakure was not a large village, and Uchiha Yoichi had no intention of hiding his actions, so the news quickly spread.

With over a dozen people, fourteen Security Force members, and dozens of boxes of medical supplies and goods, it was impossible to go unnoticed within Konohagakure.

As Uchiha Yoichi passed by, many people watched with curiosity. This was the first time the Security Force had caused such a stir in the village. How could this not attract attention?

Swish!

Two masked ninja suddenly appeared, blocking Uchiha Yoichi's path back. They coldly said to him, "Security Force, hand these people over to us."

"No, these individuals are involved with Stone Ninja spies and must be investigated by the Security Force!"

The two Root ninja responded with cold threats, "This is Lord Danzō's order..."

"No matter whose order it is, it's not happening here!"

Uchiha Yoichi said coldly, his eyes suddenly transforming into Sharingan, two tomoe spinning wildly in his pupils.

Genjutsu: Binding Pillar Technique!

The two Root ninja had been staring at Uchiha Yoichi. The moment they made eye contact and saw his Sharingan, they knew something was wrong. But before they could react, they had already fallen victim to the genjutsu, frozen in place and unable to move.

Seeing this, Uchiha Masato couldn't help but praise, "To immobilize two Root ninja with just Two Tomoe, Yoichi, your Dojutsu is not weak."

"You flatter me, Senior Masato. These two were just too weak; other clan members could have done the same."

Uchiha Yoichi smiled and continued, "Take them back for interrogation as well. Let's see if Root has also been bought off by the Stone Ninja."

With the map drawn by the Stone Ninja, Uchiha Yoichi intended to turn this matter into irrefutable evidence today. He would arrest anyone who came forward!

A member of the Security Force stepped forward, dragged the two Root ninja, and threw them onto the truck. The group then continued towards the Security Force headquarters.

The news of the conflict between the Security Force and the Root ninja, and the subsequent capture of the latter, spread like wildfire once again. The Anbu quickly reported it to Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the incident had occurred relatively close to the village center.

Several ninja clans also received the news, including the other two advisors and Shimura Danzō!

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