Chapter 313: Rogue Ninja Investigation Squad
Yoru entered the Hokage’s Office and saw that the atmosphere inside the office was extremely heavy.
Yoru thought to himself, heavy is right, otherwise wouldn’t my efforts be in vain?
No one explained anything to Fox.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was smoking with his head down, while Danzo was staring at the scroll on the sofa.
Mito Mon’en was sitting on the sofa on the other side, equally silent.
Lord Kiiroinu stood behind Mito Mon’en, while Yoru walked over and stood beside Lord Kiiroinu.
Orochimaru acted as if nothing had happened, clearly lost in thought.
After a long time, Danzo spoke up: “How long do you Sarutobi Clan intend to keep hiding?
Look at what the report says—Sarutobi Shizudo was spared because of his surname.
Heinosuke Sarutobi even said that all members of the Sarutobi Clan can be spared once in his presence.
Heinosuke Sarutobi killed Shimura Hyakuya and others, yet spared Sarutobi Shizudo’s life—such deep clan loyalty.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shin’en Sarutobi, aren’t you two moved?”
Unexpectedly, Danzo started speaking in a sarcastic tone, which was quite hurtful.
Danzo suddenly stood up: “How long are we going to keep retreating! Uchiha Madara, Heinosuke Sarutobi—these two traitor ninjas must be executed!
The village must form a large-scale pursuit team to find and kill the traitor ninjas!”
Mito Mon’en thought for a moment and said: “We should indeed form a unit to chase and kill the traitor ninjas.
Uchiha Madara’s presence makes the Land of Rain extremely unsafe for Konoha ninjas.
Heinosuke Sarutobi’s presence makes the Land of Grass unsafe.
Are we Konoha just going to give up the mission quotas for these two countries like this?”
Hiruzen Sarutobi said: “We should indeed take action. I estimate the Daimyo of the Land of Grass’s letter of state will soon arrive in Konoha—we must take some action.
Pursuing such dangerous traitor ninjas can’t be rushed.
My idea is to first establish two investigation squads to gather intelligence on the two traitor ninjas.
For the personnel selection of the investigation squads, we can make some special arrangements based on the traitor ninjas’ identities.”
The ninjas of Kuroari Squad dispersed to the surroundings to pass on orders for Hokage.
In the Jonin Meeting Room.
Uchiha Kane, Uchiha Touka, Uchiha Goka—the three entered the meeting room very nervously, not knowing why the high-ranking officials had summoned them.
The Uchiha Clan had no one among the high-ranking officials, so they were in the dark about everything.
When they arrived at the meeting room, three jonin from the Sarutobi Clan were already there.
Including Sarutobi Hihaku, the strongest person in the Sarutobi Clan besides the Third Hokage.
In addition, Hyuga Clan Head Hyuga Tianyue, Inuzuka Clan Head Inuzuka Ryō, Aburame Clan Head Aburame Iruka arrived one after another.
Afterward, several high-ranking Konoha officials, Anbu’s Lord Kiiroinu and Fox, Lynx also entered the meeting room.
Seeing such a lineup, Uchiha Kane became even more confused.
When did the Uchiha Clan get to participate in such an important meeting?
Danzo Shimura spoke first:
“Recently, Konoha Village has suffered horrific losses due to two traitor ninjas.
Three days ago, the traitor ninja Heinosuke Sarutobi attacked the Daimyo of the Land of Grass.
The Daimyo of the Land of Grass’s guardian ninjas suffered heavy casualties—two jonin and two special jonin died at the hands of Heinosuke Sarutobi.”
Uchiha Kane thought to himself, good thing it’s a Sarutobi Clan traitor ninja, not related to me.
It was as if his inner thoughts had been guessed, or perhaps Danzo had seen his sudden relaxed expression.
Danzo’s four white eyes stared at Uchiha Kane, making Uchiha Kane’s heart sink.
Danzo said: “Heinosuke Sarutobi has repeatedly declared his loyalty to the Uchiha Clan’s traitor ninja Uchiha Madara.”
Uchiha Kane knew that the high-ranking officials calling him here definitely meant no good.
That Uchiha Madara was indeed the Uchiha Clan’s traitor ninja, but even First Hokage Hashirama Senju couldn’t kill Uchiha Madara—what could he do?
Was he supposed to tell Uchiha Madara, if you don’t abandon the dark and embrace the light, I’ll have the whole clan commit suicide to cut off your lineage?
Danzo said: “Next, we will form two traitor ninja investigation squads.
Hyuga Clan, Inuzuka Clan, Aburame Clan—each provide two powerful reconnaissance ninjas to form two reconnaissance squads.
Uchiha Clan, form a squad with at least 4 jonin participating.
Sarutobi Clan, form a squad with at least 4 jonin participating.
Uchiha squad, 1 reconnaissance squad, Fox Squad, enter the Land of Rain to investigate the aged Uchiha Madara.
Sarutobi squad, 1 reconnaissance squad, Lynx Squad, enter the Land of Grass to investigate and kill the traitor ninja Heinosuke Sarutobi.”
After hearing Danzo’s orders, Uchiha Kane first looked toward the Third Hokage.
The Third Hokage was smoking and did not make eye contact with Uchiha Kane.
Uchiha Kane then looked toward Mito Mon’en.
Mito Mon’en did make eye contact with Uchiha Kane, but that look clearly said, shouldn’t Uchiha Madara be investigated mainly by the Uchiha Clan?
Uchiha Kane then looked toward Fox.
Fox was wearing a mask, his expression unreadable.
Fortunately, there was Fox Squad—it wasn’t particularly bad.
Yoru secretly watched Sarutobi Hihaku—should he farm elite jonin-level chakra amount from Sarutobi Hihaku and then kill him?
That way, his chakra amount would increase, with no future troubles, and it would weaken the Sarutobi Clan.
The Shimura Clan was half-crippled, they wouldn’t leave the village for now, no suitable targets, so he had to target the Sarutobi Clan.
To reshape Konoha’s internal power structure, just killing the ringleaders wouldn’t suffice.
The ninja world doesn’t respect boundaries or moderation—sparing only the ringleaders, the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan would seek bloody revenge later.
Yoru wanted to hand over a clean Konoha to Hatake Zhaoda.
For Hatake Zhaoda, Yoru was racking his brains.
This meeting was a notification, not a discussion—no one could refuse, everyone had to obey.
Uchiha Kane and the other two returned to the Konoha Military Police Force.
Fugaku Uchiha had been anxiously waiting in the office. Seeing the three enter, he immediately stood up and asked: “How did it go? What exactly does the village plan to do?”
Uchiha Touka said: “The matter with Uchiha Madara has ultimately fallen on us.
The village has ordered us Uchiha Clan jonin to lead the investigation of Uchiha Madara.”
“Just us?” Fugaku Uchiha said puzzled:
“Isn’t that the same as… sending us to our deaths?
Before Uchiha Madara defected from the village, not a single Uchiha Clan member followed him—he must hate us.”
Uchiha Kane said: “I was there at the time—Lord Madara’s final look at us was filled with contempt and curses.
As if saying that by staying in Konoha Village, we would surely suffer disaster.
But don’t worry, Fugaku—not only our Uchiha Clan is going.
There’s also 1 elite reconnaissance squad, and Anbu’s Fox Squad.
Anbu’s Fox Squad is very strong—most team members have good strength.
Especially Squad Leader Fox—we’ve crossed paths several times, and his strength is even greater than before.”
Hearing there was also Fox Squad, Fugaku Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief.
Uchiha Kane said: “We’re not having an easy time, and their Sarutobi Clan isn’t faring much better.
The Sarutobi Clan has sent out a squad too, to investigate Heinosuke Sarutobi.
Who knows when Uchiha Madara subdued Heinosuke Sarutobi—this combination…
is strange, but because it’s so strange, it oddly makes sense.”
At the same time, the Sarutobi Clan, Anbu, and other places were holding their own discussions.
Inside the Anbu Base.
Lord Kiiroinu said to Yoru: “Fox, for this investigation mission on Uchiha Madara, your squad shouldn’t be aggressive—let the Uchiha Clan take the lead.
The high-ranking officials’ intention is to probe and see what attitude Uchiha Madara really has toward the village and the Uchiha Clan.”
“I understand. I’ll watch Uchiha Madara and the Uchiha Clan fight to mutual destruction. What I want to say is something else.” Yoru said to Lord Kiiroinu:
“Is Lynx Squad considered Anbu’s squad or his Danzo’s squad?
Lord Kiiroinu, it would be great if you really got promoted to Anbu Minister!
How about we discuss it—maybe the Anbu Minister position should belong to us Anbu!”
