The Hyuga Clan Abandons the Police Force

The moment they opened their mouths, the image of Jinghuo Uchiha, covered in golden flames, and his terrifying pressure, flashed in their minds. The words caught in their throats, unable to be spoken.

For a moment, everyone stood frozen, their faces filled with endless fear.

At this time, Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga nodded to each other and decisively spoke, "We will investigate the Great Elder's whereabouts. Starting today, the Hyuga Clan will withdraw from the Police Force!"

Many Hyuga clan members' eyes lit up with surprise upon hearing this.

To them, the Police Force held no real power and was constantly dealing with trivial matters, requiring the use of their Byakugan.

They felt their Byakugan were becoming tainted.

Especially after experiencing Jinghuo Uchiha's attack on their clan land once, they already didn't want to continue.

Now that it happened a second time, they wanted out even more.

"Huh? You say Jinghuo Uchiha is too arrogant?"

"Yes, you're right. Then go and fight him!"

"What? You can't win? Then why are you still blabbering!"

The decision to abandon the Police Force was agreed upon by all Hyuga clan members.

Although Hyuga Hiashi had no intention of asking for the clan members' opinions, seeing their agreement put him at ease.

After all, for the Hyuga Clan, this was a humiliation by the Uchiha Clan, and they had to apologize with their tails between their legs.

However, Hyuga Hiashi didn't think that way.

Because if the Hyuga Clan refused to take on the Police Force, they wouldn't be targeted by the Uchiha Clan.

Hokage Building.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had already seen the golden meteor streaking towards the Hyuga clan land.

Although the momentum was immense, he, Sarutobi Hiruzen, could guarantee that Jinghuo Uchiha would absolutely not dare to kill anyone!

Because if Jinghuo Uchiha killed someone, he would be in opposition with all the clans in Konoha.

The Uchiha's Sharingan was already coveted by outsiders. If they also faced hostility from within the village, the Uchiha Clan would essentially offend the entire Shinobi World.

Just like the Land of Whirlpools, which did not join Konoha. Without Konoha's support, no matter how amazing their sealing jutsu was, they were still besieged and ultimately perished.

Now, with Hyuga Hiashi coming to him, he could guess his purpose.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was kind, and he said with bitterness, "Hiashi, the village's finances are a bit tight right now. As for compensation..."

"Hokage-sama." Hyuga Hiashi interrupted Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, causing Sarutobi Hiruzen to feel an inexplicable unease.

Interrupting someone was considered extremely impolite for the Hyuga Clan, with their strict clan rules.

Especially for the clan head of the Hyuga main family, such an action would never be taken unless it was a matter of utmost importance...

Hyuga Hiashi bowed slightly and said, "The Hyuga Clan is indeed in urgent need of funds for the reconstruction of our clan land, but before that, the Hyuga Clan has a more important matter."

"A more important matter?" Sarutobi Hiruzen became even more uneasy.

"Yes, the Hyuga Clan wishes to withdraw from the Police Force. We ask the Hokage to find someone else," Hyuga Hiashi said without hesitation.

"Wait!" Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart leaped into his throat. He sat up straighter, stretching his neck as if to stand, and hurriedly asked, "Why? The Hyuga Clan serving in the Police Force brings great benefits to both the Hyuga Clan and the village!"

"The Hyuga Clan's decision is final. We ask the Hokage to find someone else!" Hyuga Hiashi bowed ninety degrees and remained there, as if he would only rise after Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned.

Weren't the Hyuga Clan known as the number one clan in Konoha?

Why were they so cowardly?

And!

What exactly did Jinghuo Uchiha do to make the Hyuga Clan so terrified?

"Hiashi, did Jinghuo Uchiha do something?" Sarutobi Hiruzen was getting angry.

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Jinghuo Uchiha was too much.

Twice was one thing, but now he was using this as a means to threaten him, the Hokage?

Hyuga Hiashi did not get up and said with unwavering seriousness, "He didn't do anything. The Hyuga Clan is simply not capable enough and is voluntarily withdrawing from the Police Force."

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "..."

His anger was already simmering, just a spark away from igniting.

And yet, you, the clan head of the Hyuga main family, didn't even provide a spark?

So cowardly!

Are you that afraid of Jinghuo Uchiha!

"Fine, fine, fine! Since the Hyuga Clan is unwilling to contribute to the village, then in the future, we will not trouble the Hyuga Clan with important village positions!"

"Thank you for your approval, Hokage-sama. I shall take my leave then." Hyuga Hiashi departed.

Sarutobi Hiruzen could even tell that he seemed somewhat relieved and at ease.

This made Sarutobi Hiruzen's face flush red and his whole body tremble.

A beast-like growl, faint yet discernible, echoed in the Hokage's office.

"Uchiha Jinghuo!!!"

Uchiha Clan Land.

Uchiha Shisui poured a cup of tea for Uchiha Jinghuo and said with a smile, "The Hyuga Clan has retreated. It's likely the position of the Police Force will fall to the Sarutobi Clan again."

"Mhm," Uchiha Jinghuo nodded absentmindedly, seemingly lost in thought about something else.

Uchiha Shisui didn't blame him and asked, "Did you do anything else?"

According to his deduction, with the stubborn elder Hyuga Great Elder in the Hyuga Clan, even if the Hyuga clan members agreed, Hyuga Great Elder would not be willing.

It would probably take three or four more times, with the Hyuga clan members causing a ruckus, before Hyuga Great Elder might agree to relinquish the position of the Police Force.

And this was only the second time.

Although the destruction was more severe, no one had died. This would only give Hyuga Great Elder immense confidence that Uchiha Jinghuo absolutely wouldn't dare to kill anyone.

Perhaps, Hyuga Great Elder would even hope that Uchiha Jinghuo would cause even more severe destruction, so that the village would owe the Hyuga Clan even more.

The current reaction of the Hyuga Clan was too strange.

"Oh, I killed Hyuga Great Elder," Uchiha Jinghuo said casually.

"???" Uchiha Shisui, who was picking up his teacup, burned his finger with the tea without realizing it. He stared at Uchiha Jinghuo with wide eyes.

"What... did you say?"

"You heard correctly," Uchiha Jinghuo replied.

Uchiha Shisui: "..."

He put down the teacup, rubbed his temples, and looked at Uchiha Jinghuo with a headache, his understanding, his caution, and his disbelief all warring as he asked, "Did you really kill Hyuga Great Elder?"

Uchiha Jinghuo let out an "Mhm," and continued to drink his tea, still lost in thought.

Uchiha Shisui's headache intensified.

After about two minutes, he adjusted his mindset. His voice was still somewhat annoyed, but more so with earnest advice. "Aren't you afraid of provoking a war between the Uchiha and the Hyuga? The current Uchiha are not the Uchiha on the verge of annihilation a year ago. There's no need to be so rash!"

"Konoha was established by the Uchiha and the Senju working together," Uchiha Jinghuo said.

Uchiha Shisui was taken aback, and his annoyed emotions immediately dissipated.

A few seconds later, he sighed and said, "I know."

"The Land of Whirlpools was abandoned by Sarutobi Hiruzen," Uchiha Jinghuo said.