"Name."
" Chiriku."
"Gender."
"... male."
"Age."
Thirty-six.
What is your relationship with Kazuma, one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja? How much do you know about him?
In the dimly lit interrogation room, a somewhat glaring desk lamp was pointed directly at Chiriku, Chiriku bright light made him feel a little dazed after not having slept for three days and two nights.
Since the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force did not allow Chiriku to fall asleep, and Chiriku dared not fall asleep, he was afraid that if he relaxed, he would not be able to help but tell what happened that day, which would lead to unimaginable consequences.
That person was a true demon, a demon that crawled out of the eighteenth level of hell, who understood human nature, was extremely cruel, and took pleasure in their suffering.
"We're just... colleagues, and not even close. Because he used to be a wandering ninja, he's a bit extreme and eccentric... so... I don't know much about him."
Due to prolonged interrogation and repeated questions, Chiriku's ability to think was almost completely depleted, and even his speech became slurred.
The day after the massacre at the Daimyo's Daimyo of the Land of Fire, Konoha ninjas arrived at the Daimyo's residence. After briefly comforting the few remaining members of the royal family, several Anbu members took the mentally disoriented Chiriku and the critically injured Asuma back to Konoha.
Chiriku was sent to the Konoha Anbu's Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force, while Asuma was taken to the Konoha Medical Center for emergency treatment by Konoha's top medical-nin team. According to intelligence from the Anbu, if there had been another hour's delay, Asuma's life might not have been saved...
Meanwhile, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, Shikaku Nara, and Konoha High Command members of Konoha remained at the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to 'observe' the election of the next Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
Although Konoha has always maintained a policy of non-interference with the political system of the Land of Fire and the Daimyo, Konoha certainly cannot stand idly by now that the Land of Fire's royal family has suffered such a great calamity. At the very least, it must choose a Daimyo who is friendly to Konoha...
Danzo was the most proactive in this matter. Even the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was used to a stable strategy, could not go against the will of the majority of Konoha. He simply kept the ambitious Danzo in Konoha and did not let him get involved.
Compared to the benefits that the massacre in Daming Prefecture could bring, the truth of the matter is often not so important. Chiriku was imprisoned in the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force for two whole days, and the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force's ace, Ibiki Morino, did not make a move.
However, this does not mean that Chiriku has been forgotten; there is still one person who is constantly monitoring the progress of the interrogation.
A wisp of smoke filled the room. Through a small window, the interrogation room was clearly visible. By the window, Hiruzen Sarutobi was taking intermittent puffs of his cigarette, the bloodshot eyes indicating that his emotions were unstable.
" Lord Hokage, Chiriku refuses to confess what happened that day. Perhaps we should have Ibiki Morino pry his lips open?"
Kakashi, the Copy Ninja and the Third Hokage's most trusted subordinate, is ruthlessly promoting himself as the head of the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force. Kakashi, a former member of the Anbu, shows no mercy to Konoha's potential enemies. For such a stubborn enemy, Ibiki Morino is the most suitable way to deal with him.
Once subjected to Ibiki Morino's torture, no matter how resolute an enemy's will, they will reveal all information, seeking only death.
Hiruzen Sarutobi a deep drag, the intensely pungent smoke entering his mouth, slightly invigorating his exhausted mind. He didn't like tobacco because it was harmful to his health, but its ability to boost his spirits and improve concentration was indispensable to him.
The only downside might be that it corrupted Asuma...
" Chiriku is still the head priest of the Fire Temple. Letting Ibiki take action would have bad consequences. Go and inform Inoichi. Remember to make Chiriku lose consciousness first."
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Kakashi activated his Body Flicker Technique and vanished from the smoke-filled room. His habit of wearing a mask year-round protected Kakashi from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. (Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Kakashi is highly valued; who could resist a self-propelled air purifier that eliminates secondhand smoke?)
After Kakashi left, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chiriku and then thought of Asuma, who was still lying unconscious in the hospital. He knocked on the window with his pipe, and an Anbu wearing a tanuki mask appeared in the room, kneeling on one knee beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.
" Lord Hokage."
"Have you found Tsunade's whereabouts?"
"Reporting to the Lord Hokage, we lost Tsunade Orochimaru Tsunade. However, recently some Kirigakure Ninja claimed to have seen Tsunade and..."
"Explain!"
"And a ninja who can use Wood Release."
" Wood Release... Orochimaru, it's you again..." Hiruzen Sarutobi, with his pipe dangling from his lips, took another puff. "Forget about Wood Release for now. Find Tsunade first, then try your best to bring her back. Remember, be gentle. If necessary, you can give her my letter."
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a letter out of his pocket and handed it to the Anbu standing beside him.
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Using the Body Flicker Technique, the ANBU Anbu with the tanuki mask left the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force. As for whether he could find Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi was never worried. The Sannin were indeed very strong, but it was still too difficult to avoid the eyes and ears of the Konoha Anbu.
For example, Jiraiya the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Rice Fields, the hotels he stayed at, and even which prostitute he had friendly and intimate conversations with were all on the Hokage's desk.
I believe that when Jiraiya sees this detailed information one day, he will have a proud expression on his face, instead of dying on the spot.
Thinking of his three outstanding disciples, the gloom that Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart dissipated slightly. Where the Konoha danced, the fire burned eternally. Jiraiya and Tsunade undoubtedly inherited his Will of Fire, and although Orochimaru had strayed slightly, he was still a remarkably talented disciple...
Lost in his memories, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't notice that Kakashi had returned with Inoichi Yamanaka. Kakashi called out helplessly for the fifth time. It was really difficult for the lazy Kakashi to do this.
" Lord Hokage, Lord Hokage?"
"Oh~ it's Kakashi back, Inoichi. You'll have to work hard again this time." Hiruzen Sarutobi finally snapped out of his reverie and greeted him.
"It is my honor to serve the Lord Hokage, Kakashi. Let's begin."
"Ah, it's been so long since I've worked with Inoichi."
Kakashi lifted the Forehead Protector that served as an eye patch, revealing the crimson Mitsudomoe to both of them. With the Uchiha Clan nearly wiped out, Kakashi's Three-Tomoe Sharingan was valued even more.
Sharingan.
Kakashi slowly spun his Mitsudomoe, watching the mentally confused and nearly collapsed Chiriku. In just a few seconds, he pulled down his eyepatch again, concealing his mesmerizing Sharingan.
" Inoichi, the rest is up to you."
"As expected, no matter how many times I see the Sharingan's Genjutsu, it still seems incredible. With your help, the rest will be much simpler."
Inoichi Yamanaka exchanged pleasantries with the other party, then formed a triangle with both hands and aimed it at Chiriku, who was trapped in the Genjutsu.
" The Mind Body Switch Technique "
A stream of spiritual energy, invisible to others, left Inoichi Yamanaka's body and entered Chiriku's body unreasonably, taking over control of Chiriku's body.
And all of Chiriku's memories were naturally and without reservation opened up to Inoichi Yamanaka, who could take whatever he wanted...