Ever since he defeated Sarutobi Hiruzen, the furnishings in the Military Police Force captain's office had grown noticeably more luxurious: genuine leather chairs, rosewood bookcases, even the teacups had been replaced with fine white porcelain.
These changes silently proclaimed Uchiha Sanpo's rising status within the village.
Though his desk was piled high with all kinds of documents, most of them only needed a signature to be settled.
He propped up his chin and gazed out the window at Konoha's bustling streets, his thoughts beginning to drift.
Yuhi Kurenai.
What boring days... Should I find two female secretaries? When there's work, the secretary does it... when there's no work... heh heh heh... Yuhi Kurenai... Aoi Jun!!
Aoi Fukū.
Just as he was immersed in this amusing thought, the office door was knocked on urgently.
Uchiha Sanpo said lazily, "Come in."
Uchiha Inabi pushed the door open and entered, fine beads of sweat still on his forehead. "Captain, something happened."
Uchiha Sanpo raised his brow slightly, the pen spinning even faster between his fingers.
"Inabi, what's got you so flustered?"
Uchiha Inabi caught his breath, his Adam's apple bobbing.
"The Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitokado clans... they arrived at the Daimyo Residence two days ago. But because of Sarutobi Hiruzen's injuries, he wasn't healed until yesterday, so the daimyo held a banquet for them last night."
Uchiha Sanpo leaned forward slightly, the pen suddenly stopping in midair. "And then?"
Uchiha Inabi lowered his voice. "After the banquet ended... Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were killed by Kakashi on their way home."
A flicker of interest flashed through Uchiha Sanpo's eyes. "Oh? Interesting."
*In truth, Kakashi's assassination of Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura had been his order! He just hadn't expected Kakashi to be a little rough around the edges and make such