The Gentle Person

"What the hell!? They're doing this for just a hundred thousand ryo? Is this shop owner crazy?"

"Really? They're willing to ruin our reputation for such a small amount of money? Have they no shame..."

"Business is already tough these days, and now we've offended the Uchiha Clan. What is this all about..."

Among the onlookers were merchants from the surrounding area. Hearing the dumpling shop owner's words, they were all furious, already imagining the future business environment and its difficulties.

"Senior Liu, Senior Huohuo, threatening and coercing ordinary citizens, gathering to plan the slander of law enforcement personnel, and provoking conflict between a great clan and civilians."

Uchiha Kai listed several crimes in rapid succession, like pouring beans, making the expressions of the two beside him increasingly colorful.

"How should we deal with them?" The young man's lips curled into a smile, his eyes filled with amusement.

"Ah..." Uchiha Liu hadn't reacted yet.

"Of course, we'll detain them first, interrogate them for details, and then hand them over to the Hokage for judgment!" Uchiha Huohuo's eyes lit up, and he said quickly.

"Nonsense, we were just passing by! You're slandering us! Everyone, look! The Uchiha Clan is bullying people! Bullying ordinary citizens! Don't be afraid of them, as long as we unite, they won't dare to do anything!"

The middle-aged man's face was pale, his tone becoming more urgent as he shouted to the crowd.

However, the people around did not respond as he wished. Instead, they all took two steps back in unison, distancing themselves from him, making his struggle appear somewhat... ugly.

"This is not the time for your nonsense. Whether it's true or not, you'll have to come with us first. I have reasonable suspicion that you are spies planted by the Stone Ninja, intending to sow discord within our village. Your crimes are heinous!"

Uchiha Huohuo pointed at the two with a stern expression.

"Now that you mention it, I don't think I've ever seen these two guys before?"

"Yeah, I don't have any impression of them either."

"Could they... really be spies?"

The crowd thought back carefully and were horrified to find that they couldn't recall any faces matching these two.

"You're talking nonsense! We..." The two tried to argue, but in the next second, two pairs of eyes, as red as hell, suddenly lit up, locking onto them with terrifying killing intent.

"Please cooperate with our work. If you don't... I cannot guarantee that my companions won't take some drastic actions against you..." Uchiha Huohuo's voice was calm, like the silent deep sea, its undertones hidden.

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Liu beside him blinked cooperatively, his arms stretching out like a husky disguised as a wolf.

"I hate spies more than anything in my life. You'd better not let me catch you." Uchiha Liu grinned.

"...You'll regret this!" After a moment of silence, the two issued a sinister threat.

"Regret? Oh, you're threatening me now? You've got some nerve. Just you wait, I'll let you know how lightning style gets fully charged..." Uchiha Liu rolled up his sleeves and quickly subdued the middle-aged man who had spoken, deliberately increasing the force.

"Kai, we owe you a lot this time. If Liu had been allowed to run his mouth, this could have escalated from a minor incident to something uncontrollable," Uchiha Huohuo said in a low voice, stepping closer to Kai.

"You're too kind. I just happened to have some experience with this sort of thing. It's normal for Senior Liu to be a bit flustered since he hasn't been through this before," Uchiha Kai scratched his head, his tone relaxed.

"Besides, being straightforward is a good thing. This world needs people like Senior Liu, who are passionate and never fear schemes and tricks," the young man said earnestly, his eyes shining with recognition.

"...Kai, you're still so gentle. If the children in the clan were all like you, the Uchiha would surely prosper," Huohuo said with emotion, patting the young man's shoulder.

"That day will come, Senior Huohuo. As long as we keep persisting and upholding our beliefs, the Uchiha will definitely usher in that day," the young man said with a firm gaze, his eyes unwavering.

"For now, let's deal with these two... they look like members of Root, don't they..." Uchiha Kai said gravely.

"Don't worry about that. Liu is best at dealing with these guys. Even if we can't get them to talk, making them suffer a bit to disgust that old thief Danzo is simple enough," Uchiha Huohuo snorted, his anger unmasked.

"By the way, how do you think we should deal with this shop owner..." Huohuo turned his head to look at the trembling dumpling shop owner, seeking Uchiha Kai's advice.

"My opinion is, since we've caught two big fish, it might be best to let this shop owner off lightly. It shows the warmth of the Guard's enforcement and leaves a good impression on other villagers, which is beneficial for the clan. After all, arresting this shop owner wouldn't achieve much, so it's better to do him a favor," Uchiha Kai said softly.

"Hmm, that makes sense. Let's do as you say," Uchiha Huohuo pondered for a moment, finding the young man's words reasonable, and agreed.

The next moment, he cleared his throat and spoke loudly.

"The main culprits have been apprehended! According to the law, as an accomplice, you should also come with us." Uchiha Huohuo's gaze swept over, and the dumpling shop owner immediately shivered and started trembling.

"No, sir! I was forced! These two threatened me! I'm just an ordinary citizen, how could I dare to resist them? Please see the truth, sir!" The man wailed, pouring out his woes.

Seeing this, Uchiha Huohuo nodded and changed his tone.

"Don't be afraid. The Guard always enforces the law strictly, never wronging the innocent, nor letting any evildoer go! Given your attitude of admitting your mistake and being coerced first."

"Most importantly, this young man pleaded for you. Do you understand..." Uchiha Huohuo said in a teasing, deep voice.

Upon hearing this, the owner quickly got up and went to Uchiha Kai's side.

"Thank you, thank you, young man! Thank you both, sirs, for your mercy!" The man nodded repeatedly, his tone sincere.

Seeing this, Uchiha Kai quickly stepped forward and caught the man who was about to kneel.

"Please don't do that, sir. This is what we should do. Punishing malicious evildoers and maintaining Konoha's peace is the duty of the Guard, and also the responsibility of being a member of the Uchiha Clan..." The young man tightly grasped the man's hand and said earnestly.

"Also, don't kneel, and you're not allowed to kneel again. As long as the Uchiha Clan is in the Guard, the villagers of Konoha will not need to kneel for fairness." The young man's gaze was firm, his tone unquestionable.

"I... I am ashamed! I was foolish and did such a despicable thing! I am truly ashamed!" The man choked up, tears streaming down his face, turning his head away so as not to meet the young man's eyes.

"It's alright. Shame can lead to courage. True greatness is never about avoiding mistakes, but about daring to face one's own shortcomings. We are all one family in this village, and there are no conflicts that cannot be resolved."

The boy's tone grew more solemn as he spoke, his voice ringing out louder and clearer to every villager present.

"Waaaaaah... I'm so moved! I never expected someone so young to have such a noble heart."

"The Uchiha Clan, huh... They don't seem as arrogant as people say. Isn't he quite gentle..."

"Handsome! Can I get your contact info!" ...

Such voices arose, leaving Uchiha Liu and Uchiha Huohuo wide-eyed. They clearly hadn't expected this outcome, and their gaze toward Uchiha Kai grew more admiring.