First Roll, Then Lie Down!

A few minutes later, Danzo and his entourage retreated, and the chakra that had permeated the surrounding air gradually dissipated.

Shisui let out a long breath, only then realizing that he was drenched from head to toe.

"Saved!"

"I almost thought I was going to die!"

Recalling everything that had just transpired, Shisui felt nothing but lingering fear.

He knew that the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha high command, especially Danzo, was tense, but he had never imagined it would reach such a degree.

A single disagreement could trigger a fight to the death.

Uchiha Shingen felt the same, though his perception was far more profound than Shisui's.

He had originally thought that as long as he slacked off in the Police Force, followed a strict daily routine, and steadily improved his strength, he could avoid potential dangers.

But now it seemed he was not only wrong, but absurdly so.

This world was ultimately different from his past life; wars were constant, and there existed beings like ninjas who were akin to superhumans.

In the end, it was the power in one's hands that decided everything!

Uchiha Shingen couldn't help but turn his head to look at Jiraiya beside him.

If I had such power, the people from Root would never have dared to come here tonight.

To truly slack off in the Police Force without a care in the world, one must possess the formidable strength to resolve any potential crisis.

After all, living as one pleases is the privilege of the strong!

He could not waste any more of his free time; special training and cultivation must be scheduled.

Otherwise, with his current strength, if he encountered a situation like that again, there might not be another Jiraiya to intervene.

"Scared?!"

Jiraiya led the two toward the Uchiha compound. His gaze fell on Uchiha Shingen, and after a moment of thought, he said:

"Come to think of it."

"I bear some responsibility for this matter. If I had thought of this layer earlier, you might not have encountered such a crisis."

"Of course you have to take responsibility!"

Having figured things out, Uchiha Shingen shot him an annoyed glance.

Only then did he realize why he had found Jiraiya familiar.

After all, he was one of the legendary Sannin who had shaken the ninja world, and the candidate most likely to become the Fourth Hokage in this era of Konoha; even if they hadn't met, he might have seen his photo in some obscure corner.

He just hadn't paid attention at the time.

Moreover, as a disciple of the Third Hokage, Jiraiya's private contact with a super-rookie of the Uchiha was an extremely sensitive matter, which explained why Danzo had reacted so excessively.

Uchiha Shingen held up two fingers and shook them, saying:

"I want a twenty percent increase in the royalty share!"

Jiraiya was stunned, never expecting Uchiha Shingen to still be thinking about this, and immediately refused:

"You're too greedy!"

"No way!"

"Heh."

Uchiha Shingen slanted a look at him:

"I had thought the legendary Sannin Jiraiya would have the spirit to match his reputation, but the famous author who has shaken the ninja world is actually just a vulgar person blinded by money."

Jiraiya's mouth twitched violently.

He could ignore the title of Sannin, as the reason for obtaining it wasn't exactly glorious, and could even be considered a disgrace to some extent.

But his reputation as an author was something he would not allow to be insulted in the slightest!

Seeing that Uchiha Shingen still wore that look of contempt, Jiraiya gritted his teeth:

"Ten percent at most!"

"Deal!"

Uchiha Shingen agreed instantly, as if afraid Jiraiya would go back on his word.

As the two bickered, the originally murderous and heavy atmosphere gradually eased.

Jiraiya then refocused his attention on Uchiha Shingen and said:

"Regarding Konoha and the Uchiha..."

Before he could finish, Uchiha Shingen interrupted him immediately:

"Those are problems for big shots like you to consider. I'm just a small character in the Police Force; all I can do is stand my post well."

The air fell silent for a moment.

Jiraiya recalled the scene of Uchiha Shingen skipping work to discuss writing with him earlier, and he truly couldn't reconcile the person before him with the words he had just spoken.

Shisui looked at Uchiha Shingen, his words also caught in his throat.

So, is having a thick skin a mandatory course for becoming someone like Captain Shingen?

For a moment, Shisui felt like retreating.

Hearing this, Jiraiya also understood Uchiha Shingen's stance on the matter.

However, there are many times when these things cannot be avoided simply by wanting to.

Jiraiya said with a pointed tone:

"Once word of tonight's events gets out, you won't be just some small-time character anymore."

"A thirteen-year-old Jonin, after all."

"Even that guy Orochimaru wasn't as good as you at this age."

Uchiha Shingen did not respond, burying his head and walking on his own, his heart far from calm.

Soon.

The gates of the Uchiha compound appeared before them.

Led by Clan Head Fugaku, the high-ranking members of the Police Force had already gathered there.

Seeing Jiraiya personally escorting Uchiha Shingen and the other back, Uchiha Fugaku was slightly surprised, but he still nodded politely at Jiraiya:

"Thank you."

"Meh~"

"After all, this kid counts as my friend."

Jiraiya patted Uchiha Shingen on the shoulder, and seeing that the situation was fully under control, he turned and left immediately, disappearing into the darkness within a few breaths.

Only then did Uchiha Fugaku turn his attention to Uchiha Shingen and Shisui.

When it was discovered tonight that Uchiha Shingen and Shisui were missing, voices of unrest had immediately erupted within the clan.

After all, one of them was the most talented individual the Uchiha had seen in decades, and the other was a rising star in the Police Force, held in high regard.

If something had happened to them, it would have been a loss for the entire Uchiha clan.

Fortunately, shortly after the incident, Fugaku and the others learned from the Hokage Direct Anbu that Jiraiya had already intervened.

Only then was he able to barely suppress the restless Police Force.

Now, seeing Uchiha Shingen and Shisui safe and sound, Uchiha Fugaku immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Follow me."

"I have a few questions to ask you."

Fugaku spoke indifferently.

He then dispersed the members of the Police Force gathered there and led Uchiha Shingen and Shisui toward the Police Force building.

Bang—!

In the office of the Police Force Chief, the dim lights flickered on, illuminating the entire room.

After briefly understanding the course of events, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Shingen, his eyes filled with surprise:

"You have already awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan?!"

"If I remember correctly, you are only thirteen years old this year..."

As the clan head, Fugaku naturally understood the weight of this achievement, and he became increasingly satisfied with Uchiha Shingen.

As the Chief of the Police Force, it was difficult for him not to notice Uchiha Shingen.

After all, Uchiha Shingen's methods for handling matters were far more mature than what one would expect at his age.

However, the Uchiha clan was very different from other ninja clans.

What determined one's voice was not intellect or bloodline, but power.

The original Uchiha Shingen had the intellect and a maturity that surpassed his age, but his lack of power made it impossible for him to convince others, let alone become a core pillar of the Police Force.

But now, with Uchiha Shingen demonstrating combat power at the Jonin level, all of this would be easily resolved.

A newcomer to the Police Force with a clear head, a methodical approach to handling affairs, combat power reaching the Jonin level, and a future that promised even greater strength—the significance of this needed no further explanation.

This was a true future pillar of the Uchiha!

Provided, of course, that there was loyalty!