Land of Fire.
Konoha.
Guard Force Headquarters.
When Bai Ye learned the entire situation from Uchiha Cong, he fell silent.
The world was always like this—one small deviation could trigger a chain reaction.
But what was Uchiha Satoshi's mistake?
He simply wanted to expand business for the pleasure districts.
Yet the root cause of everything was the Third Hokage attempting to summon Uchiha Satoshi to his home.
Conspiracists always assumed their own faction was under attack.
Just like Hiruzen.
Lack of ability.
Sitting in the Hokage's seat felt like sitting on needles, always paranoid that someone else was plotting a coup.
At its core, this was nothing but a weak man's lack of confidence.
The First Hokage had willingly offered the Hokage seat to Uchiha Madara, despite knowing his power.
True leaders don't obsess over their own positions.
They prioritize Konoha above personal gain.
This petty attempt to create division—Hiruzen's own stupidity and Uchiha Satoshi's erratic nature—had ironically neutralized itself.
The entire situation was laughable.
Did Hiruzen truly believe he could control a madman?
Yes.
Uchiha Satoshi was sick.
Bai Ye was convinced of this.
All Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan carried a form of emotional instability.
Or rather, their strength was fueled by an obsession triggered by extreme emotional upheaval.
But Satoshi's obsession was uniquely twisted—his absolute worship of Bai Ye.
A fanatic.
Unless his belief was completely shattered, his loyalty would never waver.
Even his Mangekyō's ability was named Kami-goe (Calling Upon God).
To Satoshi, Bai Ye was that God.
Because of this, Bai Ye never bothered with forced loyalty measures.
True power commands respect naturally.
That was the essence of the Uchiha.
And so, today's Guard Force—
Existed solely under Bai Ye's will.
---
"Captain."
Uchiha Sanyo approached respectfully.
"It's been done."
"Do you want to see?"
Bai Ye rolled his eyes.
Sanyo was a skilled ninja, but he had an uncanny ability to ask idiotic questions.
"...No thanks."
Realizing his mistake, Uchiha Sanyo rubbed his head in embarrassment.
"However, Danzo refuses to cooperate."
"He won't pay the fines, ransom, or even the standard medical expenses."
Yes.
After sentencing, criminals with lesser offenses could reduce their punishments through fines.
Some were directly imprisoned in Konoha's detention center.
Others, like Mitokado Homura, had bought their way to freedom under the Third Hokage's protection.
The fine system ensured that Konoha profited from its justice system, making examples of offenders while maintaining order.
And then there were medical expenses.
Given the brutal nature of certain punishments, medical treatment was often required post-interrogation.
Since Tsunade and Shizune refused to deal with Danzo's... specific injuries, Bai Ye had ordered a male medical-nin from Konoha Hospital to handle it.
But Danzo rejected everything.
"Then we enforce it."
Bai Ye flicked his cigarette, his expression calm.
"Mandatory enforcement."
---
Uchiha Sanyo immediately straightened, lifting his radio communicator.
"Konoha Guard—All Units, Assemble!"
At that moment—
Whether they were patrolling or training, every Uchiha Guard member received the message.
Mandatory enforcement.
For criminals who refuse cooperation, the response is simple—brute force.
Since Danzo wouldn't comply, he would be dragged to prison.
If he refused to pay, they would take what they were owed.
The entire force mobilized.
The five sub-commanders stood at the front, with the assembled Uchiha Guard behind them—an army radiating deadly intent.
With just one word from Bai Ye, they would move without hesitation.
---
"Guy-san, have you ever seen something like this?"
Uchiha Satoshi asked Might Guy quietly.
As an Instructor for the Guard, Guy had also been summoned.
Standing beside him were Nawaki and Itachi, observing the situation.
"No... this is my first time witnessing a full-scale mobilization."
Guy admitted, deeply impressed.
There was something different about the Uchiha Guard.
Their fighting spirit burned as they stood united, gazes locked on one person—Bai Ye.
Their absolute leader.
---
"This is a rare enforcement event."
Uchiha Satoshi continued.
"Even I have only seen full-scale operations a handful of times."
"And a five-team mobilization? Never before."
Yes.
Enforcement strategies varied in scale.
The stronger the target, the greater the force deployed.
But in this case—
The Guard misunderstood.
They thought Bai Ye considered the target dangerous.
But the truth was—
Bai Ye simply wanted to make a statement.
To flex his strength.
---
With all units assembled, Bai Ye stood at the forefront.
His cloak of justice billowed in the wind.
His gaze was calm yet carried an undeniable authority.
---
"Shimura Danzo has refused to comply."
"I, Uchiha Bai Ye—"
"Captain of the Konoha Guard—"
"Declare Mandatory Enforcement!"
SCHING!
He drew his blade.
And pointed in one direction.
---
"Target: The abandoned Root base."
"Rebels resisting capture... execution is authorized."
Tonight—
Root falls.
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