In the past necessary monitoring of the Uchiha Clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not receive additional intelligence information. Uchiha Clan seemed to be more at ease than ever before, but because of this, Under Danzo's provocation, Third Hokage became highly vigilant in his heart. Even though he still didn't quite believe what Danzo said, it was actually somewhat similar to Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack a year ago.
God knows if the person behind the scenes from a year ago is starting to act again.
Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen must be dealt with with a more cautious attitude.
"Shōji, I won't hide it from you. You should know what the recent incidents in Anbu are being investigated. After summarizing and processing some intelligence, I found some doubts, and these doubts are definitely related to you Uchiha Clan. This What it means is that you should know very well that what happened a year ago was only temporarily settled, not completely over. Now there is a high probability that this person will appear again. Is he alone or is he assisted? Shōji, the difference is very big!"
In Danzo and Mitokado Homura, it is a rhetoric.
In front of Shōji, Sarutobi Hiruzen used another rhetoric.
As I have said before, Third certainly hopes that Shōji can become the 'mirror' cultivated in his generation, but it does not mean that this Lord Hokage has completely believed in Shōji. Necessary testing and coercion are indispensable. This is the current situation.
While finding out the truth, Sarutobi Hiruzen also had the intention of further testing Shōji.
This is a deliberate pressure on the mental level.
Almost instantly, Shōji's heartstrings tightened, especially when Third Hokage actually said that the disappearance case was related to their Uchiha Clan, Shōji's expression was first shocked, then confused, and finally revealed a hint of anxiety and anger.
"Lord Third, please be aware that although there are indeed some people in the Uchiha Clan who are not peaceful, please believe that our clan is definitely not the kind of person who will do things that endanger the interests of the village. The mysterious person who caused Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack a year ago is still being traced by the clan. Fugaku clan leader and elders There is absolutely no intention. There is no reason for our clan to do this in this case of disappearance! This must be someone deliberately confusing the facts and framing us Uchiha Clan. If Lord Third allows it, I am willing to personally persuade the Fugaku clan leader to let Military Police Force cooperate with Anbu in a joint investigation!"
Shōji raised his head, with a very stern expression, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in the top position, and said in an extremely serious tone.
Moreover, he deliberately emphasized the words "cooperating" and "joint investigation". Shōji believed that Sarutobi Hiruzen would understand what he meant. It was absolutely impossible for the Uchiha Clan to undergo internal isolation review. Not to mention that the clansmen would not accept it. Even Shōji, who was executing the first plan, would not agree to such an approach.
Because that's how prisoners are treated.
Shōji intends to get close to Third Hokage and pay a certain price in exchange for Third Hokage's trust, thereby saving the clan's crisis. This is true, but it does not mean that Shōji just chooses to lean towards Third Hokage, especially in today's situation where it is not really possible to distinguish whether Third Hokage is 'true and good' or 'hypocritical and true evil'.
Shōji It is 100% impossible to put all your capital into it.
In other words, in the choice of Shōji, there is no stud option. Doing so really means leaving all fate in the hands of Third Hokage.
If you take a step back and say that Sarutobi Hiruzen is really worthy of belief, then doesn't it mean that Shimura Danzō is still there? It is necessary to leave yourself room for necessary counterattacks.
One clan is the final bottom line that Shōji must defend.
This cannot be disputed.
"Of course I want to believe you, Shōji. You, like Shisui, are the people I trust most, but some problems are not so easy to solve. I hope you can understand this. The seriousness of the matter this time is no longer limited to a certain point, so time is very tight. I can only give you two days. Do you understand what I mean?"
Third Hokage looked directly at Shōji and said slowly.
These words may not sound very direct, but to those who are interested, they are quite explicit. At least Shōji understands the profound meaning of Sarutobi Hiruzen's words 100%.
'I'm not here to prove whether you did this thing, but you have to prove you didn't do this thing! '
This is just like in a lawsuit. It is not the plaintiff who proves what the defendant did, but the defendant who has to find evidence to prove that he did not do anything. This sounds ridiculous, but in this world, in front of Shōji and Uchiha Clan at this moment, it is so real and cruel!
"Yes, Shōji understands!"
I don't have many options to choose from or reject.
Unless you immediately give up the first plan here and start the second plan directly, that would be too hasty. External factors aside, the internal integration of forces is not even half completed. The most critical two people, Uchiha Fugaku and Shisui Uchiha, have no communication. The probability of success is too high. Secondly, and most importantly, every word of Sarutobi Hiruzen sounds like there is no room left.
But really speaking.
It seems that he still agrees with the suggestion he just made.
Leave more autonomy to one family.
The worst outcome is probably that the Military Police Force family cooperates in a joint investigation?
Even if that result would have a relatively bad impact, it would not be the worst development after all.
'It seems like things haven't reached the point of no return yet! '
Shōji took a deep breath and thought silently in his heart.
"Well, I believe you, Shōji, go ahead!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen took one last deep look at Shōji, and gently waved his right hand.
"Yes, Lord Third!"
After Shōji suddenly lowered his head in response, he also dodged and left, heading back towards his family's station.
Looking at the direction Shōji is leaving.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes flashed slightly, and he tapped the table with his right index finger, just like what he had thought about before, and what Shōji himself had guessed just now.
Sarutobi Hiruzen does not think that Uchiha Clan is behind this series of incidents.
He is more willing to believe that it is another spy of Four Great Nations.
Of course, there may be some internal scum involved, but most likely it has nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan!