They tipped off the Third Hokage, but that didn't mean they wanted to leave the Anbu.
They were being kicked out.
Once word spread, they would lose all face. Even if Jingyi did not record the matter in their files or leave a stain on their records, they themselves would be the biggest stain.
They would become traitors in everyone else's eyes.
After those people removed their armor and weapons and slunk away in disgrace, Jingyi said sternly:
"This is the first time, and I hope it will be the last. If anyone makes this mistake again, leaving the Anbu will be the least of their problems. The Anbu will not collapse or decline just because it loses someone."
As he spoke, Jingyi took out a scroll. When the sealing scroll opened, dozens of puppets emerged from within.
"Put on this equipment."
At Jingyi's command, dozens of puppets silently picked up the equipment on the ground and began putting it on.
Watching dozens of figures emerge from the sealing scroll, everyone's eyes practically glowed green. Combined with the rumors from before, they realized that these newcomers were all the deputy director's puppets.
The puppets swiftly donned their gear and stood in neat rows beneath the platform, their green eyes constantly sweeping over the Anbu ninjas of the Operations Department.
Jingyi's stern expression faded as he smiled and made a joke:
"Actually, I don't care much about how many people remain in the Anbu. I especially hate people who betray the organization that feeds them. If you can't accept it, you can leave on your own. I won't force you to stay, deliberately make things difficult for you, or leave any stains on your records."
"But if you stay, do your job properly and obey orders. Otherwise, I'll have my puppets