Cursed Seals for Death Row Inmates

Konoha

Konoha Prison

Naraku, dressed in Hokage robes, walked leisurely with two Anbu and the prison warden and other Security Department personnel, observing the prisoners along the way.

"Li Jun, how many death row inmates are in prison who have committed capital crimes and are to be executed?"

Uchiha Riki, 53 years old, was the one who received Uchiha Riki when Hiruko the missing-nin Naraku more than ten years ago. Naraku had a deep impression of this clansman and felt very good about him.

His Uchiha Dōmoto, is also currently highly valued by Naraku.

"Chief, there are currently seventeen death row inmates in the prison who have committed crimes such as rape, kidnapping, and murder of their fellow prisoners. They are all being held temporarily and will be executed soon."

Uchiha Riki had some wrinkles on his face and his hair had turned quite white. He was very respectful to Naraku, the clan leader who had become Hokage.

Naraku nodded upon hearing this and said calmly:

"Alright, show me the files of these death row inmates, and bring them all here. I want to question them myself."

After years of being under Naraku's control, the Security Department's systems have become quite comprehensive. However, people are a mixture of good and evil, and in many cases, this type of criminal is unavoidable.

Only punishment can uphold justice in Konoha.

However, all prisoners to be executed must be reviewed by the Hokage. Although these people deserve to die, this is to prevent the Security Department from abusing its power.

As the Hokage, he might not concern himself with other matters, but he would personally oversee executions.

"Yes, sir!"

Uchiha Riki answered respectfully, waving to the deputy of the Prison Division of the Security Department beside him, signaling to go and bring out the death row inmate.

"Sigh, every year there are so many people who commit capital crimes. As the current Hokage, it truly pains me."

Naraku sighed. In the past, he wished there were as many people like this as possible, sending them all to Orochimaru, and the Hiruko. Now, Naraku charge of Konoha himself.

There was some pity shown towards the prisoners who were to be executed, which seemed to indicate a lack of proper cultural education for ninjas and dissemination of Konoha laws.

Naraku observed the prison for a while, then followed Uchiha Riki to the prison's office.

Uchiha Riki dusted off the office manager's chair, then stood respectfully to the side. After Naraku, he waved to the Prison Division staff, signaling his subordinates to go out and pour tea.

"Riki-kun, there's no need for such formalities. You're a veteran of the Uchiha, we're family. Too much formality will only make us seem distant."

Naraku didn't say much and simply nodded slightly.

"Yes, yes! Chieftain, it's a rare privilege for me to have the honor of meeting you!"

"You see the Clan Affairs Hall all the time, don't you? Alright, alright, Dōmoto doing well in the Special Police Division, but the Special Police Division's missions, like the Anbu's missions, are often accompanied by danger."

Fortunately, Dōmoto is an excellent Three Tomoe member, and ordinary tasks are no problem for him.

Naraku knew the reason for Uchiha Riki's respect: during the Ninja War, one of his children followed Fugaku to the Iwagakure Battlefield, and another was injured or killed, leaving only his Dōmoto to rely on.

Thinking of this, Naraku sighed. Even the compensation was paid out of Naraku pocket, and Konoha was still distributing the compensation to the fallen soldiers in installments.

As long as Konoha remains stable for a year or two, the various mission rewards, sales of Konoha's ninja tools and medical supplies, and the financial assistance provided by the Daimyo will all contribute to the economy.

As long as Konoha remains stable, these issues will gradually be resolved within the next two years.

Now that Naraku Hokage, these matters are now under his jurisdiction, and there's nothing he can do to clean up the mess Naraku by the Third Hokage.

"Go in!"

"Hurry up!"

Outside the office, the voices of Prison Division Security Department shouting at death row inmates and serious offenders could be heard one after another. A Prison Division guard rushed in, carrying the prisoners' files.

Naraku the file and carefully read through it.

As Naraku reviewed the files, the death row inmates were brought into the office one after another. Many of them wore shackles with Chakra functions, indicating that they were ninjas before.

"These people deserve to die!"

Naraku reviewed the case files, his brow furrowing more and more with each pass. Most were murder cases, with numerous others involving rape and kidnapping. These were cases investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division, ultimately confirmed, and brought in.

They usually have both witnesses and physical evidence, and their brains have been examined to confirm the facts.

"I'm innocent! Lord Hokage! I'm innocent!"

"I'm innocent!"

These serious criminals, bound by the sealing shackles and restraints, all recognized Naraku's attire, and several of them cried out to the Hokage that they were innocent.

"Hmph! Wrongfully accused? How can probing a soul lead to wrongful accusation! This is truly unforgivable!"

Naraku saw that these people had irrefutable evidence, even their soul memories had been examined, and they still dared to claim innocence despite the overwhelming evidence. He couldn't help but rebuke them.

Naraku looked at the people before him, sighed, and said in a deep voice:

"Your evidence is irrefutable, and your crimes are unforgivable. However, I'm giving you a chance to live; let's see if you're willing to seize it."

"Lord Hokage, please speak!"

"I do!"

"As long as you don't kill me, I'm willing to take on any mission, no matter how dangerous!"

Upon hearing Naraku's words, the condemned prisoners saw a glimmer of hope and, without even hearing Naraku conditions, readily agreed.

Naraku remained silent upon hearing this. A swirling wind appeared in his right palm, revealing several medical-grade skin test syringes filled with a mysterious purple liquid.

This is the Cursed Seal Serum created by Naraku. Originally, Orochimaru injected the Cursed Seal by biting it with his teeth and implanting it into the recipient.

Naraku this method somewhat unacceptable, so he extracted the extract himself into a medical vessel, following Orochimaru's subsequent research guidance.

By fusing Cursed Seal Level 1 together, as long as Cursed Seal Level 1 is successfully activated, Cursed Seal Level 2 can be unlocked through Ninjutsu and medicine.

"This is a Ninjutsu. As long as you can endure it, you will have made a contribution to the development of Konoha's Ninjutsu and will be pardoned from the death penalty."

However, although the death penalty has been waived, you will be banished from the Land of Fire. Please consider it!

Naraku attached needles to each of the medical syringes and carefully arranged them.

"I do!"

"I hope the Lord Hokage will not go back on his word!"

Upon hearing Naraku's words, the death row inmates agreed without hesitation, seizing this glimmer of hope.

"Okay, then line up, one at a time."

Naraku didn't explain further, but whispered a command and gave Uchiha Riki a look.

"Queue up quickly!"

Uchiha Riki immediately straightened his face, shouted, and waved to the Prison Division member next to him.

However, before the Prison Division staff on both sides could step forward, the death row inmates quickly and spontaneously lined up in a queue.

Naraku beckoned to the death row inmate at the front, who immediately stepped forward.

Naraku picked up the syringe containing the Cursed Seal and inserted it into the man's neck. As the Cursed Seal liquid was injected, the condemned man seemed to be in great pain, his face contorted in agony.

"Drink!"

After the Cursed Seal liquid was injected, Naraku placed his right hand on the injection site, and his left middle and index fingers were brought together, seemingly mobilizing Chakra to perform Ninjutsu.

"Alright, Li Jun, arrange for someone to take him to a clean cell to rest and observe him carefully."

After finishing the Naraku Cursed Seal, he gave a briefing to the person beside him.