A Hokage Who Admits His Mistakes Is Still a Good Hokage!

The Anbu Captain and the Anbu under his command were a squad specifically assigned to watch over Kushina.

They had been watching over Kushina in a valley outside Konoha for some time.

As a result, he had no idea what had happened in Konoha during that time.

He still thought Konoha was under the Anbu's control, just as it had been before.

"What did you say!?..."

"You damn bastard! How dare you look down on the Uchiha Clan and the Security Force..."

Uchiha En, who was standing not far away, heard the Anbu Captain's words and immediately flew into a rage.

"Lord Bai Ye, leave this guy to me..."

"I'll show him what the Security Force can do!..."

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha En charged straight at the Anbu Captain.

Faced with Uchiha En's attack, the Anbu Captain was stunned.

Since when had the Uchiha Clan's Security Force gotten so bold?

They even dared to attack the Anbu.

"Thud..."

Their weapons clashed, and the Anbu Captain was sent flying. He stumbled backward more than a dozen steps before regaining his footing.

Although the Anbu Captain seemed imposing, he wasn't very strong.

The moment the two clashed, the difference in their strength was obvious.

"Y-You actually dared to attack the Anbu..."

"You're trying to betray Konoha..."

The Anbu Captain shouted.

"Hmph, you're the one who betrayed Konoha..."

"You let the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki rampage through Konoha. I suspect you've already betrayed the village..."

"Take them down..."

Bai Ye shouted.

Whatever the conflict, the first thing to do was slap the label of rogue ninja on the other side.

At Bai Ye's words, the guards around them drew their weapons in unison and aimed them at the Anbu.

"You... Security Force..."

"How dare you!?..."

Surrounded by the Security Force, all the Anbu were dumbfounded.

Since when had the Security Force gotten so bold? How dare they threaten the Anbu?

"Hmph, if you know what's good for you, drop your weapons and surrender..."

"Otherwise, the Security Force won't show you any mercy..."

Uchiha En threatened them.

"Bastards, we're the Anbu..."

"How dare you attack the Anbu..."

"..."

The Anbu Captain continued shouting.

"Hmph, looks like you have no intention of surrendering! In that case..."

"Security Force, attack with me..."

Uchiha En charged at the Anbu first.

Seeing Uchiha En launch his attack, the other members of the Security Force didn't hesitate. They charged at the Anbu as well.

The Anbu looked imposing, but when it came to actual fighting strength, they really weren't a match for the Uchiha Clan's ninja.

"Ah... Ah... Ah..."

Amid a string of screams, the guards were beating the Anbu one by one.

Just then, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi hurried over from a distance with the Anbu.

Earlier that day, Hiruzen had been discussing with Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura how to curb the Uchiha Clan's growth.

But then the Anbu had come to report that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki had gone on a rampage in Konoha.

Hearing the news, Hiruzen was shocked and immediately rushed over with the Anbu.

But he hadn't expected to arrive and find the guards beating the Anbu.

He didn't know what had happened, but he couldn't just stand by and watch the Anbu get beaten.

So Hiruzen immediately shouted to stop them.

"Everyone, stop!"

At Hiruzen's words, the Security Force showed no sign of stopping. They continued attacking the Anbu.

The Security Force only took orders from Bai Ye. Who did Hiruzen think he was? What gave him the right to order them around?

"Damn it, what are you Security Force doing!?..."

"How dare you attack the Anbu..."

Seeing that the Security Force completely ignored his orders, Hiruzen shouted furiously.

"Hmph, I should be asking you that..."

"What are you up to, Hiruzen Sarutobi!?..."

"You let the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki rampage through Konoha's bustling commercial district..."

"Are you trying to destroy Konoha?!..."

Looking at Hiruzen, Bai Ye immediately demanded an explanation.

"Th-This..."

Hearing Bai Ye's questions, Hiruzen faltered. For a moment, he truly didn't know how to respond.

As for the Nine-Tails, he had only just learned what was happening.

He had arranged for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina, to stay in a valley far from the village. Even if the Nine-Tails went on a rampage, it wouldn't damage the village.

But Hiruzen had never imagined that Kushina would sneak into the village.

Even less had he expected the Nine-Tails to go on a rampage.

"Bai Ye, this is all a misunderstanding..."

Hiruzen was about to explain, but Bai Ye cut him off.

"What misunderstanding!? There's no misunderstanding here!..."

"Konoha has suffered losses because of you, and you're going to take responsibility..."

Bai Ye spoke in a very stern tone.

"Uh... I understand..."

"I'll cover the damage here..."

Hiruzen reluctantly accepted the blame.

"Very good. A Hokage who admits his mistakes is still a good Hokage..."

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Bai Ye continued.

"You damn bastard..."

At Bai Ye's tone, Hiruzen seethed with anger.

What was that tone!? Was he treating him like a schoolboy!?

But Hiruzen didn't dare lose his temper.

He had something more important to do now.

He needed to get Kushina back from Bai Ye.

Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and an important combat asset for Konoha.

So she absolutely couldn't be allowed to come to harm.

And she especially couldn't be allowed to fall into the hands of the Uchiha Clan.

"En, don't forget to demand compensation from the Hokage..."

Bai Ye called out to Uchiha En, who was busy beating the Anbu.

"Don't worry, Lord Bai Ye. I'll go to Lord Hokage for the money right away..."

Uchiha En assured him.

"Good. That's a relief..."

Holding the unconscious Kushina, Bai Ye was about to leave.

"Wait! Leave Kushina behind..."

"Kushina is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. We'll take good care of her..."

Hiruzen hurriedly stopped Bai Ye and insisted.

"Hmph, hand her over to you? Not a chance..."

"What are you going to do with her? Keep using her to destroy Konoha!?..."

"The Uchiha Clan is taking Kushina Uzumaki..."

Bai Ye spoke with unwavering force.

Now that Kushina had fallen into his hands, Bai Ye wasn't about to give her up.

Hiruzen actually thought he could take Kushina back from him. What a joke.