"Hiruzen!" Just as Uchiha Tieyue hurried toward the Police Force to gather the Uchiha Hardliners of the Uchiha Clan, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura returned to the Hokage's Office. The Third Hokage was already seated there, his brows tightly furrowed as he waited for their report.
"How did it go?" The moment the Third Hokage saw them enter, he rose to his feet, his voice carrying a trace of urgency.
Utatane Koharu nodded slightly, her calm tone edged with coldness. "We told Uchiha Tieyue that the Uchiha Clan had transferred six Police Force squads. His reaction was extremely intense. He clearly felt betrayed. However, we also revealed the method for awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan. Though he was furious, that flash of greed in his eyes did not escape me. Without a doubt, he was tempted."
"Good, good, good... This is truly wonderful." At those words, the Third Hokage's grim expression finally faded, replaced by a satisfied smile. He slowly sat back down, his fingers lightly tapping the desk as though considering his next move.
"Can we stop or interfere with the transfer of those six Police Force squads?" Utatane Koharu continued, a sharp glint flashing through her eyes.
The Third Hokage shook his head, a trace of helplessness in his voice. "We cannot stop it. They fobbed me off with the excuse of 'temporary replacement,' so direct interference is impossible. However, through Kushina and Minato, we should be able to get involved with one squad. They should already have control over one squad. After all, Kushina is confined to the village. She would never turn down such an opportunity. As for Sakumo..." He paused, a complicated look passing through his eyes. "He did not go himself. Kakashi went instead. It seems he has given up. If I am not mistaken,