I Have No Interest in Scheming
Lin Yan unleashed her Conqueror's Haki, stunning the three members of the Konoha Police Force. Then, she nonchalantly walked back to reunite with Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui.
Seeing the complicated looks in the eyes of the three people facing her, Lin Yan spread her hands and met Itachi's gaze.
"You're not going to come after me, are you?"
"If that's the case, then I won't just sit here and wait to die, because as you just saw, they provoked me first."
Itachi remained silent, while Shisui smiled slightly and replied, "Don't worry, we're not people who can't distinguish right from wrong."
"What happened just now wasn't your fault."
"But how did you knock them out?"
Shisui asked curiously.
Meanwhile, Itachi and Kakashi, standing to the side, also showed expressions of curious listening.
Upon hearing this question, Lin Yan looked at Shisui with surprise and asked in return, "Did you see me make a move?"
After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Kakashi and Itachi.
The three of them were immediately stumped by Lin Yan's question.
Because they didn't actually see Lin Yan make a move.
"I was just curious because I didn't see it..."
Kakashi finally spoke.
He is now also showing a strong curiosity about Lin Yan.
Or to be more precise, it was curiosity about Lin Yan's abilities and techniques.
However, Lin Yan laughed heartily after hearing Kakashi's words.
"Since you didn't see how I made my move, then you'd better work hard and put in the effort..."
"I'm not going to tell you what happened now!"
After saying that, he turned and walked back the way he came.
Seeing that Lin Yan didn't speak, Itachi frowned slightly. "Where are you going?"
"Hasn't the investigation already concluded?"
"You should go back and report your findings to the Third Hokage."
"As for me, I will continue to guide those two boys in their cultivation."
Lin Yan stopped and turned back to look at Itachi with a puzzled expression as she responded.
At this moment, Kakashi spoke again.
"The Third Hokage sent you with us to investigate; you must know why, right?"
"What's the intention?"
Lin Yan looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.
The three men were speechless when they saw that he was still pretending to be stupid.
Shisui calmly and patiently explained, "It's like this, the Third Hokage wants you to be a witness as well."
They couldn't say what came next.
That would make me seem rather gloomy.
However, as loyal subordinates, neither Shisui nor Itachi harbored any resentment towards the Third Hokage because of this.
If they were in that position, they would also choose the most cautious and prudent approach to handle uncertainties.
This is only natural.
"Ah... didn't Kakashi see the whole thing too? You two can go back together!"
Lin Yan looked at Kakashi with a hint of helplessness.
Kakashi remained silent.
Itachi and Shisui remained silent.
The three of them stared at Lin Yan, waiting.
Seeing their pathetic state, it seems they won't give up easily unless I go back with them to testify.
"Okay, this is really troublesome..."
Lin Yan shrugged helplessly.
Which direction is the Hokage Building in?
He turned around, looked around haphazardly, and asked.
Half an hour later, at the Hokage Building.
Inside the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi listened to the accounts of Kakashi, Lin Yan, Itachi, and Shisui, then held his pipe in deep thought, remaining silent.
Actually, he saw everything just now.
The crystal ball under the table allows Hiruzen Sarutobi to use the "Telescope Technique".
This would allow him to see the entire situation of Konoha Village even while sitting in his office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew very well that Itachi and Shisui were not lying.
Kakashi and Lin Yan were both stating the facts.
What Hiruzen Sarutobi is concerned about now is not the Uchiha Police Force, but Lin Yan.
At that moment, Lin Yan released her Conqueror's Haki, instantly killing the three members of the Konoha Police Force. Hiruzen Sarutobi saw it all clearly.
He didn't even see how Lin Yan made her move.
This man from a distant Land of Sea, who claims to only know how to use physical skills, is bringing more and more astonishment and shock.
Just how strong he is, even Hiruzen Sarutobi is now somewhat unsure.
Fortunately, the opponent is not currently an enemy of Konoha.
They can even do many tricky tasks for Konoha.
After a moment of contemplation, Hiruzen Sarutobi casually looked up at Itachi and Shisui.
"The two of you have personally participated in the investigation and learned the truth of the matter."
Do you have any other questions in your mind now?
Both of them are geniuses of the Uchiha Clan, and are among the best of the rising stars.
They are not only his capable subordinates, but also valuable fighting force for Konoha Village.
What's most commendable is that their hearts are with Konoha.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Itachi and Shisui a lot of face at this moment.
The two exchanged a glance when they heard his question.
"Third Hokage, we know that the root cause of this crisis lies in the fact that the members of the Uchiha Police Force were not rational enough in their work, their methods were inappropriate, and they lacked the corresponding wisdom..."
"But I hope you will consider the countless sacrifices the Uchiha Clan has made for Konoha over the years..."
Itachi knelt down and began to plead with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Although Shisui didn't say anything, his expression showed slight worry.
Upon hearing Itachi's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
"Itachi, get up first."
He gave the order sternly.
"What are you doing? I'm just discussing how to handle this matter with you, I haven't said anything about how to deal with the Uchiha Clan..."
"Don't worry, I believe we can find a solution to this if we all work together..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi reassured Itachi and Shisui.
Their polite exchanges made Lin Yan yawn repeatedly.
As the superior and the leader of Konoha Village Hiruzen Sarutobi needs to cultivate a positive image of being courteous to subordinates and clearly distinguishing between public and private matters.
Shisui and Itachi had to uphold their loyalty to the village while also protecting the Uchiha Clan.
Although it wasn't a melodramatic romance, Lin Yan felt that Hiruzen Sarutobi, Itachi, Shisui, and the others' behavior at this moment was almost as dramatic as a soap opera.
Lin Yan didn't want to be a conspiracy theorist.
He didn't care whether Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was genuine or feigned.
Anyway, it has nothing to do with him, and he has no interest in scheming and intrigue.
"Um... Third Hokage, excuse me for interrupting."
Lin Yan yawned and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Upon hearing this, everyone quieted down and turned to look at him.
Lin Yan then asked, "May I go out first?"
"After all, I'm an outsider; it's not appropriate for me to stay here."
Both Itachi and Shisui were startled by what they heard.
Upon closer examination, Hiruzen Sarutobi realized that this made some sense; these were all private matters within the village, and it was indeed inconvenient for Lin Yan to know too much about them.
"Thank you for your help today, Lin Yan."
"You can go now."
Hiruzen Sarutobi.