First, See Fugaku's Attitude
Upon hearing that they too might be arrested, the surrounding, indignant villagers were indeed slightly taken aback.
The anger on everyone's faces had visibly subsided.
The aura suddenly became less powerful and oppressive than before.
However, at this very moment, more and more villagers were blocking the road, preventing the two members of the Konoha Police Force from leaving.
Furthermore, many villagers are still angrily accusing and criticizing the two Konoha Police Force for arbitrarily arresting people.
"This is outrageous! What right do you have to arrest people arbitrarily? What evidence do you have to prove they are spies?"
"Release them immediately, or we'll complain to the Third Hokage!"
"The Uchiha Clan's Konoha Police Force wield far too much power right now; their power should be reduced!"
"I think the best course of action is to abolish the Uchiha Clan's role as the village's Konoha Police Force!"
"..."
The villagers continued to criticize each other.
Their words were undoubtedly further provoking the two Konoha Police Force.
Hearing them say that, the two Konoha Police Force grew increasingly angry.
After gritting their teeth for a moment, they looked at each other.
One of them pulled a radio from his pocket, while the other pulled out a kunai and assumed a defensive stance.
They seemed to be preparing for a possible attack from the surrounding villagers.
"Call headquarters for backup immediately!"
"These guys are absolutely outrageous! They've probably been brainwashed by some kind of ninjutsu from a rival village. We have to investigate this thoroughly!"
"That's right, take them all back!!"
After some discussion, one of the two Konoha Police Force decided to contact the Konoha Police Force via radio.
Upon hearing them slap such a huge label on him, the expressions of the hundreds of villagers around them changed slightly once again.
Upon seeing the members of the Konoha Police Force, they even considered calling for backup.
The villagers around them looked even more wary.
Upon seeing this, Itachi's expression became extremely solemn.
Shisui, of course, also had a serious expression.
The two people, along with Lin Yan, Kakashi, and others, all clearly witnessed the entire course of events.
At that moment, Itachi moved, intending to go out and stop the two members of the Konoha Police Force.
However, he was stopped by Shisui.
"What's wrong, Brother Shisui?"
Itachi turned around to look at Shisui with a look of astonishment, seemingly not expecting Shisui to intervene at this moment.
Lin Yan and Kakashi looked at the two of them with some surprise.
At this moment, Shisui shook his head. "Itachi, this is not our place to handle this."
"The Konoha Police Force has its Konoha Police Force rules, and we are neither members nor managers of the Konoha Police Force."
"This matter requires Lord Fugaku's intervention..."
Shisui reminded him.
Hearing him say that, Itachi thought about it for a moment and realized that it made sense, so he nodded.
First of all, they are members of the Uchiha Clan.
Secondly, both of them are currently members of the ANBU.
If they intervene in the current situation, they will not only be seen as outcasts by the Uchiha Clan, but also as traitors who have betrayed the clan.
It could also very likely cause more unnecessary trouble.
In addition, he has been under constant mental pressure from his father Fugaku Uchiha.
Forced to act as a spy for the Uchiha Clan against the Konoha leadership.
For a long time, Itachi had wanted to know clearly what his father's attitude was towards Konoha Village.
Now the opportunity has arrived.
He didn't need to confront Fugaku Uchiha -to-face.
In a little while, just by observing how your father handles this matter, you'll be able to get a general idea of his attitude.
"Itachi..."
At this moment, Shisui suddenly spoke, his tone somewhat meaningful.
"The head of the Konoha Police Force is Lord Fugaku."
"Under normal circumstances, team members wouldn't act this way without the approval of their superiors..."
Shisui reminded him.
In fact, Itachi had already thought of this.
He just never said it out loud.
Hearing even Shisui say the same thing, Itachi's heart sank slightly.
Is Brother Shisui implying... that Father is also secretly supporting the actions of the Konoha Police Force...?
Itachi was conflicted, and his mood was somewhat heavy.
Lin Yan and Kakashi remained silent throughout, simply observing from the sidelines.
Be a witness.
To find out how the conflict between the Uchiha Police Force and the villagers escalated to this point.
They will then truthfully report what they have seen and heard to the Third Hokage.
As for judging right and wrong, that's not their job.
Outside the street, two members of the Uchiha Police Force were still arguing and fighting with the villagers.
Both sides were extremely emotional.
If they weren't facing civilians, those two gritting-teeth, red-faced Konoha Police Force probably would have actually used force against them.
Both Itachi and Shisui frowned deeply at these sights.
However, neither of them can come forward to handle the matter due to their current positions.
After waiting for a while, reinforcements from the Konoha Police Force arrived.
As expected, the team was personally led by Captain Fugaku Uchiha of the Konoha Police Force.
The Konoha Police Force that Fugaku Uchiha personally led to provide support consisted of only six people.
But each of them was a skilled member of the Uchiha Police Force, at least at the level of Special Jonin.
Seeing these members of the Uchiha Police Force, led by their captain, coming to provide support.
The villagers around them instantly looked somewhat wary.
The villagers who had been shouting loudly just moments before were now much quieter, some even afraid to utter a sound.
The vast majority of onlookers fell silent, trembling with fear, each feeling insecure.
Surrounded by several members of the Konoha Police Force, Fugaku Uchiha arrived in the middle of the crowd.
"What happened?"
He saw the two henchmen controlling the merchant who was bound hand and foot, and asked them questions.
"Captain Fugaku, here's the situation. We just discovered that this guy's behavior is highly suspicious, and we suspect he's a spy infiltrated into the village by outside forces, so we plan to take him back for questioning."
"However, these villagers insisted that we abused our power to arrest people, and they jeered and blocked us from leaving..."
Two members of the Konoha Police Force pointed to the vendor who had been subdued behind them.
He then reported the entire incident to Fugaku Uchiha in detail.
They did not lie; they described the events exactly as they happened, without exaggeration whatsoever.
The only thing they insisted on was that the subdued vendor was highly suspected of being a spy.
Upon hearing this, Fugaku Uchiha's expression instantly turned very serious.