Chapter 93: December 12th, Konoha Year 56 (Part 1)
"That should make everything foolproof," said Inuzuka Tsume with a nod. She understood the value of the Uchiha's three-tomoe Jonin—each one was at least worth two regular shinobi.
"What about the ANBU commander?" Nagai Seiichi asked. "He's young, sure, but his strength is arguably the best in all of ANBU."
Everyone's gaze turned to Uchiha Fugaku. They all knew who the current ANBU commander was—his disobedient son. Seiichi hadn't called him by name out of respect.
"Itachi… that boy really doesn't listen," Fugaku sighed deeply.
Then Uchiha Shisui, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke: "Leave Itachi to me."
Douguang gave Shisui a glance and nodded.
"That leaves only one issue," said Jonin commander Yoshimura Ryojin, lighting a cigarette. "The village's Chūnin and Genin—we can mobilize some of them, but if the Third issues direct orders, we can't guarantee where their loyalties will lie. Things could spiral into chaos."
"Kakashi will bring a unit back from the border," Douguang said. "They'll be in charge of stabilizing the village."
"In that case, we're good to go," everyone nodded in agreement.
"Then go and make your final preparations," Douguang said. "Clan Head Aburame, your communication bugs will serve as our link tonight."
"Understood." Shibi nodded.
——
A day passed.
December 12th dawned with sunny skies and calm winds. The village appeared peaceful.
But by late afternoon, at around 4:30 PM, just before end of work hours, a number of shinobi—including many in the Police Force—received notices asking them to stay and work overtime that evening.
At dusk, the Police Force's meeting hall was packed. Most assumed it was a routine assembly.
Then, several squad leaders entered and began distributing scrolls—one for each person.
Curious, some channeled chakra into their scrolls—and were stunned. Inside was at least 800,000 ryō in assets—equivalent to ten months' salary—and a personalized jutsu scroll tailored to the recipient's skillset.
Soon, all the officers had opened their scrolls. Everyone exchanged shocked looks.
Then, Police Captain Uchiha Tetsusuke stepped onto the platform.
"Tonight, the Police Force will be conducting a special operation. The village will be under lockdown. You'll all be working overtime. That overtime pay is already in your hands."
"ALL UNITS—ATTENTION!"
The entire room stood as one.
"Salute the Commander-in-Chief—Uchiha Douguang!"
Even though most didn't fully understand what was happening, the weight of the scrolls in their hands led them to raise their arms instinctively.
"LOYALTY!"
Similar scenes unfolded throughout the village. One Heart Society members in ANBU and the Jonin Corps distributed Douguang's "bonuses" to their subordinates.
At 5:30 PM, Kakashi was delivered to the Police Force by Genma and the others using the Flying Thunder God technique.
In Douguang's office—where a large-scale tactical map of Konoha had been set up—everyone who had attended the prior night's meeting was now present.
"When will your unit arrive?" Douguang asked Kakashi as he landed.
"In two hours max," Kakashi replied, stepping up to review the village's layout.
"Then I'll leave command of this front to you." Douguang clapped him on the shoulder.
"Understood."
Douguang turned to the room. "Everyone synced their watches?"
They each checked their timepieces and nodded in unison.
"Clan Head Aburame—our lines of communication are in your hands."
"Yes." Shibi nodded again.
Douguang scanned the room and then declared:
"This is it. Our moment. Let's go. 6:00 PM sharp—action begins!"
——
At exactly 6:00 PM, with most villagers already home from work, the Police Force swept through the streets.
"Don't just stand there! The village is under lockdown tonight! Anyone outside will be treated as a threat!"
The fear from the last lockdown hadn't faded, so most villagers hurried home and bolted their doors. The few that resisted were quickly "persuaded" with a pair of batons.
Within five minutes, the Police Force had secured every street in Konoha—except the areas surrounding the Hokage Tower, ANBU, and Jonin headquarters.
At the same time, Uchiha Douguang arrived outside Jiraiya's office in the Jonin compound.
Because Douguang had told Jiraiya he would report on the masked man's Mangekyō, Jiraiya had instructed the guards to let him in without resistance.
Seeing him, Jiraiya smiled. "Douguang, glad you made it. Any leads on the masked man?"
Douguang smiled thinly. "Unfortunately, no clan records mention his Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Hmm… then who could he be?" Jiraiya sighed.
"We'll continue to investigate," Douguang said. He placed a file on Jiraiya's desk. "But before that, there's something you might want to explain."
Jiraiya looked confused but picked up the file—only to freeze when he saw the contents.
Inside were notes about Nagato, Konan, Yahiko, and the Rinnegan.
"Jiraiya-sama," Douguang said coldly, "You found a Rinnegan wielder with Uzumaki blood—and rather than bring him back to Konoha, you taught him ninjutsu and left him there. What were you thinking?"
"I can explain—" Jiraiya began, but Douguang's hand slammed onto the desk.
"Then explain it at the Police Station."
Jiraiya's face darkened. "Douguang, do you know what you're doing?"
"Carrying out the duties granted to the Police Force by the Second Hokage," Douguang replied, staring him down.
At that moment, one of Douguang's shadow clones in Ryūchidō exploded, sending the fully charged Sage Chakra back to his body. Faint purple markings appeared beneath Douguang's eyes—he had entered Sage Mode.
"Unless, of course… you plan to resist arrest?"
Jiraiya's expression changed drastically. "Sage Mode?! When did you—?!"
"Is that important right now, Jiraiya-sama?"
"Poof!"
Jiraiya's figure vanished in a puff of smoke. He reappeared at a distance, already forming hand signs.
"Do you really want to fight me here?" Douguang's Mangekyō opened—three lightning-shaped tomoe rotated within glowing crimson. Crackling blue lightning danced around him.
——
Meanwhile, one of Douguang's shadow clones entered the Hokage's office alongside Fugaku and the six Police Force captains.
Without waiting for permission, they marched inside.
Sarutobi looked up, frowning. "Douguang? What's the meaning of this?"
The shadow clone stepped forward and placed a warrant on the desk. "In the course of investigating Orochimaru, we uncovered evidence that Hokage Advisor Jiraiya aided enemies of the village."
Sarutobi stared down at the scroll. "Jiraiya is the Hokage's advisor. The Police Force doesn't have the authority to arrest him."
"That's why I'm here—for your approval," the shadow clone replied, meeting the old man's gaze.
Hiruzen inhaled sharply and activated his crystal ball with chakra.
Douguang didn't stop him.
Inside the crystal, he saw Jiraiya and Douguang facing off, tension high.
"…A shadow clone?" Sarutobi looked up.
At that moment, everyone Douguang brought with him stepped behind the Hokage.
"POLICE FORCE—ATTENTION!"
Douguang's voice rang out.
And the revolution began.
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