Seeing Is Believing

The fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi also said that made Itachi and Shisui's mood even heavier.

This means that Lin Yan was right just now.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was unwilling to make efforts to improve the treatment of the Uchiha Police Force.

He was merely giving Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage of Konoha, a perfunctory Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Unable to refuse directly, they resorted to a delaying tactic.

Three days later, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be another three days.

It's also possible that it simply vanished without a trace, disappearing without a trace.

"Thank you so much, Lord Third Generation. You have done so much for us; we truly feel indebted to you..."

After recovering from his disappointment, Shisui quickly Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Itachi nodded to Hiruzen Sarutobi in gratitude.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, puffing on his pipe, though he was also deeply troubled and guilty.

His inability to resolve his own village's problems made his subordinates uneasy and plunged Konoha into a difficult situation.

As the Hokage of the village, a leader, he believed he bore an inescapable responsibility.

"Don't worry, Itachi, Shisui."

"If the Daimyo ultimately refuses this request, I will take a portion of my own income and provide a monthly subsidy to your Uchiha Clan's Konoha Police Force."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly spoke up.

Hearing him say that, Kakashi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Shisui and Itachi stared wide-eyed at Hiruzen Sarutobi in astonishment.

"My lord, how can this be?"

"We cannot allow you to sacrifice your own interests, Your Excellency, this is absolutely unacceptable."

Shisui and Itachi were both startled and quickly refused Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi simply smiled and remained silent.

After taking a couple of puffs of his cigarette, he laughed heartily and said, "I am the Kage of Konoha Village, and it is my responsibility to lead Konoha Village to a better future."

"The affairs of the Uchiha Clan are also weighing heavily on my mind."

"I won't rest easy until your family's problems are resolved..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words made Itachi and Shisui blush and feel ashamed.

In contrast, the Third Hokage demonstrated a keen sense of right and wrong and a consideration for the greater good.

Then look at your own family members; all they do is make trouble and argue with this person or that person all day long.

For a moment, both Shisui and Itachi felt a profound disgust for their own clan and its members.

"Wow, that's amazing..."

Lin Yan listened silently to the conversation between Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shisui, and Itachi.

At this moment, all he could do was inwardly exclaim, "Wow!"

That's really something.

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly deserves his reputation as the person who served as Hokage for the longest period of time.

His shrewdness and strategic thinking, and his ability to win people's hearts, are truly unmatched by ordinary people.

No wonder even the geniuses of the Uchiha Clan were willing to be loyal to him and give everything for him.

"The Third Hokage was truly a man of great wisdom and righteousness; I was deeply moved by what I heard."

Lin Yan smiled knowingly at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at him and smiled kindly, "This time, thanks to you, Lin Yan."

"I will not forget your contributions and your reward when I return."

"Hahaha..."

"You're being too polite, Lord Third Generation."

Lin Yan waved her hand dismissively, pretending not to care.

"Then let's hurry back."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed.

"Suddenly, I realized that I haven't exercised in a long time. I wonder if these old bones of mine can still run!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's suggestion sparked an idea in all four of them.

"Does the Third Generation Lord want to test his speed against us?"

Lin Yan became interested.

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, then nodded afterward. "How about it? Want to test your Six Powers against me?"

"Lord Third Generation, you're too old, I think you should probably give up..."

"So that people won unfairly."

Lin Yan shook her head quite naturally.

Kakashi, Shisui, and Itachi watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Lin Yan chatted and laughed as if they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

All three of them couldn't help but admire Lin Yan's humble yet confident, natural and generous personality.

"Hahaha..."

"Young man, don't underestimate this old man!"

After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly removed the straw hat from his head and took off his Hokage robe.

What he was wearing underneath was a black mesh-patterned, tight-fitting combat suit.

After revealing his equipment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's entire aura changed dramatically.

A very sharp edge emanated from him.

"As expected of the Hokage, his aura is stronger than any of you."

"Since the Third Generation Lord is interested, then let's have a contest."

Looking at the vigorous and energetic Hiruzen Sarutobi, Lin Yan wondered who was faster, her own speed or Hiruzen Sarutobi's, the ninja professor's speed.

"Then let's make the main gate of Konoha Village the finish line; whoever gets there first wins."

"You guys come too."

Hiruzen Sarutobi speaking with a smile and assumed a fighting stance.

Upon hearing this, Shisui, Itachi, and Kakashi all wore serious expressions.

In reality, none of them knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi's claim of a speed contest to speed up their return to the village was just a pretext.

In reality, Hiruzen Sarutobi was worried about the situation inside Konoha Village.

Things are different now; the conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the villagers has not been completely resolved.

He worried that if he wasn't in Konoha, some uncontrollable risks might arise.

More importantly, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew very well what kind of person his partner, Danzo Shimura, really was.

That guy is ambitious. Although he is ostensibly assisting me, the Hokage, Danzo is always intentionally or unintentionally causing me trouble.

More importantly, Danzo had always harbored animosity towards the Uchiha Clan.

He followed the same principle as the Second Tobirama Senju, Tobirama Senju: to suppress the Uchiha Clan as much as possible, making them unable to hold their heads high.

The current conflict between the Uchiha Clan and the villagers could very well become an opportunity for Danzo to use against the Uchiha Clan.

Therefore, I must rush back as soon as possible to take charge of the overall situation.

To avoid uncontrollable troubles.

Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that no one knew these thoughts of his mind.

However, at this moment, Lin Yan used her Observation Haki to hear everything clearly.

"Before coming to the Naruto World, there were so many conspiracy theories online, always saying that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were in cahoots."

"He said he was a hypocrite, making Danzo take the blame while taking all the credit and fame for himself."

"Now it seems that this is not entirely the case."

"At least... for now, it seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi genuinely wants to help the Uchiha Clan resolve their troubles."

Lin Yan thought to herself.