The Third Hokage's Anger, Successful Blackmail

Faced with Bai Ye's blackmail, Hiruzen Sarutobi, despite being unwilling in his heart, reluctantly agreed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very aware that Bai Ye was openly extorting him today.

Furthermore, his son was still in Bai Ye's hands.

Besides paying the money, he had no other choice.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to pay the money first to stabilize the Uchiha Clan and save his son, believing he would have plenty of opportunities to deal with the Uchiha Clan later.

"One hundred million, right? I agree..."

"Bring Shin'nosuke Sarutobi up!..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed the rage in his heart and said to Bai Ye.

"Hokage-sama, no need to be in such a hurry!..."

"En, you go with the Hokage-sama to get the money first!..."

Bai Ye said to Uchiha En beside him.

Bai Ye was very clear that Hiruzen Sarutobi was a shameless old schemer.

It was entirely possible that he would turn his back on him and deny everything.

"Yes... Lord Bai Ye..."

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Uchiha En sheathed his Ninja Sword and approached Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Hokage-sama, please lead the way!..."

"Hmph... You take him to the Sarutobi Clan to get the money..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted coldly and ordered an Anbu beside him to lead Uchiha En to get the money.

As for Bai Ye and Hiruzen Sarutobi, they continued to look at each other calmly.

However, from the constantly growing Negative Energy, Bai Ye knew very well that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not calm at all; he was furious.

A moment later, Uchiha En returned, holding a storage scroll in his hand.

"Lord Bai Ye, the hundred million has been secured..."

Uchiha En said excitedly, handing the storage scroll to Bai Ye.

This was the first time Uchiha En had seen so much money.

And it was money extorted from the Hokage.

As expected of Lord Bai Ye, he was truly amazing.

"Very good! Go and bring Shin'nosuke Sarutobi here..."

Bai Ye took the scroll and said to Uchiha En.

"Yes... Lord Bai Ye..."

Uchiha En didn't hesitate at all and immediately went to the interrogation room.

A moment later, Shin'nosuke Sarutobi was brought in.

After being beaten severely during this period, Shin'nosuke Sarutobi was in a terrible state.

Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shin'nosuke Sarutobi shouted.

"Father, save me! Kill Bai Ye for me!..."

"Bai Ye dared to capture me, he must not be forgiven..."

Shin'nosuke Sarutobi continued to yell.

However, before he could finish speaking, Bai Ye slapped him directly, sending him crashing to the ground.

"You damned rogue ninja, how dare you be so arrogant..."

"I think you're looking to die..."

Then Bai Ye directly pulled out his Ninja Sword and held it against Shin'nosuke Sarutobi's neck.

"Hokage-sama, this rogue ninja actually dared to frame me..."

"Do you want me to kill him for you..."

"I believe that with the Anbu's skills, even if only his head remains, they should still be able to extract useful information..."

Bai Ye said, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"No... Don't do it..."

"Hand him over to the Anbu, they will handle it..."

Seeing the Ninja Sword at Shin'nosuke Sarutobi's neck, Hiruzen Sarutobi said nervously.

He was truly afraid that Bai Ye would go soft and actually cut his son.

"Hokage-sama, you really don't need any help?!"

"My Ninja Sword is extremely sharp, it can definitely take his head off cleanly..."

Bai Ye said, still looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a playful smirk.

"No... no need for help..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew Bai Ye was toying with him.

But to save his son's life, even if it meant losing face, he had to stop Bai Ye.

"That's a real shame..."

"This guy is yours..."

Bai Ye retracted his Ninja Sword and kicked out with his right foot.

Shin'nosuke Sarutobi was sent flying backward with a scream.

The Anbu immediately moved, catching Shin'nosuke Sarutobi as he flew back.

"Let's go..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately gave the order to leave.

Now that his son was saved, he didn't want to stay here for another second.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would explode from anger at Bai Ye.

"Hokage-sama, you should keep a better eye on your son from now on..."

"If I run into him again, I can't guarantee he'll walk out of the Security Force in one piece next time..."

Watching Hiruzen Sarutobi leave, Bai Ye continued to provoke him.

"Hmph..."

Hearing Bai Ye's words, an enraged Hiruzen Sarutobi left without looking back.

[Ding, sensed Hiruzen Sarutobi's anger, +700 Negative Energy, Ninjutsu +20...]

[...]

Seeing the Anbu and the Hokage leave in disgrace, all the members of the Uchiha Clan cheered.

"Wow... so amazing!..."

"Lord Bai Ye is truly amazing! He actually suppressed the Hokage..."

"Yeah! This is my first time seeing the Hokage and Anbu leave looking so dejected!..."

"Only Lord Bai Ye can lead our Uchiha Clan to rise..."

"..."

One by one, the Uchiha Clan ninjas spoke with their heads held high.

In the past, when Uchiha Gen was the clan head, they were always suppressed by the Hokage.

The ninjas of their Uchiha Clan felt extremely stifled.

Now, to see Bai Ye actually extort the Hokage was truly incredible.

Thinking about the past when Uchiha Gen was the clan head, and then seeing Bai Ye suppress him.

What kind of thing was Uchiha Gen?

"Is this the Third Hokage!? Isn't he known as a Ninja Hero!? He gave in so easily..."

Uchiha En said excitedly.

"Ninja Hero!? Pfft! Now he's a 'Ninja Coward'..."

Bai Ye said with disdain.

To become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength was indeed Kage-level.

But unfortunately, ever since he became Hokage, he had become engrossed in political struggles and neglected his strength.

It could be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi had transformed from the former "Ninja Hero" into a "Ninja Coward."

"Ninja Coward!? Haha, that's a good title!..."

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Uchiha En also burst into laughter.

"Alright, distribute this money amongst yourselves!..."

"As the foremost noble family of Konoha, our Uchiha Clan must have the demeanor of a noble family..."

Bai Ye opened a storage scroll, and countless amounts of money appeared before everyone.

The Uchiha Clan, as the foremost noble family of Konohagakure, had members who were actually poor; this was truly not the appearance of a noble family.

"Yes... Thank you, Lord Bai Ye..."

"Lord Bai Ye is truly too good..."

Upon hearing that they were going to receive money, the Uchiha Clan ninjas were all extremely excited.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, immediately went to the Ninja Hospital after rescuing his son.

"Doctor, how is Shin'nosuke!..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked nervously.

"My Lord Hokage, please rest assured!..."

"Shin'nosuke only sustained superficial wounds, no damage to his bones or muscles, and it won't affect his ninja career!..."

The doctor quickly explained Shin'nosuke Sarutobi's condition.

"Hoo... Then I can finally relax..."

Hearing that it wouldn't affect Shin'nosuke Sarutobi's ninja career, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, Shin'nosuke's injuries are very severe. It seems he was severely beaten and is also somewhat mentally broken..."

"It's best to let him rest for a while..."

The doctor continued.

Damn Uchiha Byakuya! Evil Uchiha...

Hiruzen Sarutobi cursed Byakuya in his heart.

If it weren't for Byakuya, his son wouldn't have suffered such serious injuries.

"Guard!..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice fell, an Anbu appeared before the Hokage.

"Keep a close watch on the Uchiha Clan for twenty-four hours..."

"Especially Uchiha Byakuya's movements..."

"I want to know all of Uchiha Byakuya's information!..."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed the Anbu.

Now, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, Uchiha Byakuya had become a major threat.

He wanted to know everything about Byakuya and find an opportunity to eliminate Byakuya, this threat.