The truth was, Uchiha Yan simply did not care about them.
Because for Uchiha Yan, who had already become one of those in power—
A lack of strength could be remedied with resources, and poor work ability could be cultivated. But disloyalty was beyond remedy.
Therefore, at this stage, a loyal but incompetent subordinate was far more valuable to Uchiha Yan than this group that had constantly paid lip service while secretly resisting in order to protect their own privileges and status.
Uchiha Yan said to Kakashi, "Mm, I understand. Go back first."
Kakashi nodded. He had wanted to advise Uchiha Yan to think it over carefully before acting.
But when he thought of Uchiha Yan's expressionless face, he chose to respect another person's fate.
He silently left the office.
Uchiha Yan picked up the tea that had already gone cold and took a sip. A simple purge plan unfolded in his mind.
One day later, at the border of the Land of Fire.
The Anbu's Fifth Division was attacked by a mysterious organization.
Dozens of Anbu members, including the division commander and squad leaders, died under mysterious circumstances.
More than half of the remaining Anbu members were also killed or wounded.
When Kakashi delivered this news to Uchiha Yan,
Uchiha Yan flew into a rage.
Before Kakashi, he said furiously, "This is utter lawlessness! Investigate it—investigate it thoroughly! No matter who it is, they must make Konoha pay the price!"
Kakashi nodded. "Rest assured, Lord Yan. We will investigate this to the end."
Uchiha Yan nodded, his expression grave. "I'm leaving it all to you, Kakashi."
Once Kakashi left, the fury on Uchiha Yan's face instantly faded into calm.
The rewards for killing those Anbu elites were far better than what those two useless fools, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado