Upon arriving at the scene, Yuuki immediately spoke.
"Kakashi-senpai, why aren't you handing the spy over to the Military Police Force?"
Kakashi saw Yuuki and coldly replied, "The Anbu received orders from Hokage-sama to eliminate the spy. Is the Uchiha Clan Head going to defy Hokage-sama's orders?"
"Oh? Did Hokage-sama issue an order to eliminate the spy? Why am I not aware of it? Kakashi-senpai, you didn't mishear, did you?"
Kakashi simply pulled out a scroll, threw it to Yuuki, and said, "This is Hokage-sama's order. Please, Uchiha Clan Head, clear the way."
Yuuki took the scroll, opened it, and immediately smiled.
It truly had a strong Ninja World style, still adhering to the Ninja's unconventional way of doing things.
"Hmm, it is indeed Hokage-sama's handwriting. As the Hokage's direct subordinates, Anbu missions require secrecy, and I can understand not having Mission Department confirmation."
Then Yuuki's tone shifted, "But why is there no seal from the Political Affairs Department or Konoha?"
"Am I to understand this as Hokage-sama's private action, unrelated to Konoha?"
Kakashi fell silent, unsure what to say.
Konoha's Anbu had always acted on the Hokage's orders. Previously, as long as the Hokage's order was presented, no department or Ninja would question it. Why was Yuuki making such a fuss?
Yuuki's actions had only one goal: to marginalize the Anbu and reduce the Hokage's power.
As the Anbu, with their special status and missions, if every mission had to go through a full process, the Anbu wouldn't be able to complete any missions.
This was Yuuki's objective: if the Anbu didn't follow procedures, the mission was non-compliant; if they did, they couldn't execute the mission.
It seemed to cripple Konoha's Anbu, weakening Hiruzen Sarutobi's power while also weakening Konoha's strength, a thousand enemies killed at the cost of eight hundred of one's own.
However, Yuuki stated that the Military Police Force possessed the same authority as the Anbu currently did.
Furthermore, the Military Police Force's procedures were fast, legal, and efficient, so for the safety of Konoha, he had no choice but to shoulder this heavy responsibility.
Yuuki's words also sparked discussions among the surrounding Ninja, many of whom worked in various Konoha departments.
At first, everyone thought it made sense, but then they felt something was off, so they started discussing among themselves.
"What does the Uchiha Clan Head mean? Why does Hokage-sama's mission require confirmation from the Mission Department, Political Affairs Department, and the Village? Isn't Hokage-sama the supreme leader of Konoha?"
"Then if Hokage-sama told you to die, would you?"
"I would. Why wouldn't I? Aren't you willing?"
"You... I'm willing too, don't talk nonsense."
"Then if Hokage-sama told you to kill your wife, would you?"
"I don't have a wife."
"Then are you saying Hokage-sama can do whatever he wants?"
"Why can't Hokage-sama do whatever he wants? He's Hokage-sama!"
Finally, this Ninja no longer wished to converse with the brainwashed Ninja and moved aside to discuss with others.
Konoha Village had been established for 57 years, and Ninja were no longer solely confined to clans.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's long-standing policy of suppressing clans and strengthening the Village had made Ninja identify with the Village, while also shedding some of their clan Ninja identity.
In the Sengoku period, where clan Ninja were the unit, the clan head was the sole authority, holding power over everyone's life and death; the clan head's word was the ultimate law.
However, with the formation of the Village, this absolute obedience to superiors was challenged; there were always intelligent people.
"What the Uchiha Clan Head said seems to make sense. If Hokage-sama can do whatever he wants, then what exactly are all these departments for?"
"Exactly! I've been annoyed with those Anbu Ninja for a long time. Every time they just show a warrant from Hokage-sama to get equipment, and then they never come back. The Finance Department never gets paid in the end."
"Do you think our Treasury Department has it easy? Every time they come with a mission scroll to collect mission rewards, and we don't know the mission content or time, only the mission rank, but we still have to pay."
"It should be like this. The Anbu shouldn't be above Konoha. We are all Konoha Ninja, so why is there such a big difference?"
"Why do you think the Military Police Force has so much power?"
"It seems it was specially approved by the Second Hokage, but at the time, all Konoha Ninja agreed. The document was even issued in Konoha's name, I saw it in the Archives Department."
"Is the Military Police Force really that powerful? Do you think I can join the Military Police Force? I don't want to work in the Mission Department, where I'm constantly getting yelled at."
"You're thinking too much. Unless you have a Sharingan, it's unlikely."
The Konoha Ninja discussed animatedly.
Seeing Kakashi's silence, Yuuki directly issued the order.
"The mission the Anbu is carrying out today does not belong to the Village's missions, but is Hokage-sama's private affair. For Konoha Village, and to uphold the will of fire that protects Konoha, even the Hokage cannot defy the Village or the will of fire!"
"Now, all members of the Military Police Force, listen to my command! Take the spy. Any resistance will be considered an act of betrayal against the Village, and you are permitted to retaliate. Go!"
After Yuuki's words fell, everyone present had different thoughts.
The Anbu immediately tensed up, as many of them had already experienced a similar situation here.
The members of the Military Police Force, however, became excited. Indeed, following the Clan Head led to greater things.
Previously, the Military Police Force dealt with trivial matters of the villagers every day. Whenever those who committed mistakes caused a ruckus,
after punishing the troublemakers, Anbu Ninja would show up to flaunt their authority.
But ever since the Clan Head took office, he killed Root members, captured Danzo, and now they could openly confront the Anbu.
Our Uchiha Clan, our Military Police Force, should be handling such important matters, not dealing with trivial everyday affairs.
The Ninja who were just observing were filled with anticipation. The Anbu could be said to be a pain point for all departments in Konoha.
They were looking forward to what kind of trouble the Military Police Force could cause for the Anbu, and also to make those Anbu realize.
Konoha Village was already a proper Ninja Village, and things should be done by the rules.
The members of the Military Police Force slowly advanced, ready for battle at any moment.
The Anbu watched the approaching crowd nervously, equally on guard.
Just as the two sides were about to make contact, everyone's hearts were in their throats.
If just one person couldn't hold back, a major battle would be inevitable.
Although deaths were unlikely, it was very possible for several to be seriously injured or crippled.
"Stop! Nobody move! What are you doing!"
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, having received the news, rushed over.
On his way, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already surmised that Yuuki had at least understood part of the Military Police Force's establishment documents.
Otherwise, the Military Police Force would not dare to openly intercept the spy captured by Anbu Ninja within Konoha Village.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly exhausted to the extreme. Outside, Ninja Villages were eyeing them covetously, and inside, clans were restless.
The situation was almost identical to when he first inherited the Third Hokage title, although the current situation was not as dire as it was then.
But back then, he and his companions were in their prime. Now, some were dead, some were crippled, and he was no longer the man he once was.
"Uchiha Tomoki, what exactly do you want to do?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi demanded.
Yuuki replied calmly, "Hokage-sama, I am merely apprehending a spy. These Anbu here are unwilling to cooperate, and I highly doubt their loyalty to Konoha."
"How dare you! The Anbu are the Hokage's direct subordinates, are they something you can criticize?"
Homura Mitokado, who had followed Hiruzen Sarutobi, angrily rebuked him.
Yuuki completely ignored him, only looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, while activating his Mangekyo Sharingan and fully unleashing his aura.
His meaning was: I can reason with you, but I am also prepared not to.
If you, Hiruzen Sarutobi, want to fight the Uchiha to the death now, without worrying about Hidden Mist taking advantage of the situation, then the Uchiha will fight to the end.
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi, you are the Hokage!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had nearly lost everything, now only possessed the title of Hokage. For Konoha, nothing was non-negotiable.
Hiruzen Sarutobi began to explain, "Yuuki-kun, the Anbu are also following my orders to apprehend the spy. Both sides can actually cooperate."
Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi's active goodwill and the olive branch he extended, Yuuki did not want to accept.
The current Hiruzen Sarutobi, apart from a heart dedicated to Konoha, was utterly useless.
Yuuki, who also saw the Hokage position as his for the taking, did not want Konoha to become a mess like it was when Tsunade took over, due to Hiruzen Sarutobi and a few others.
Therefore, Yuuki unfolded the scroll Kakashi had given him and asked, "Is this the order Hokage-sama issued to the Anbu?"
Looking at the familiar scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, "That's right, Yuuki-kun, it is indeed the order I issued."
Yuuki then looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi seriously, and a sentence blurted out.
"Hokage-sama, you have overstepped!"
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