Konoha – Root Base
The battle had reached its conclusion.
With Might Guy's devastating offensive, Uchiha Shisui had been knocked unconscious.
It was completely over.
"Captain, what's next?"
Uchiha Sanyo approached respectfully, awaiting Bai Ye's instructions.
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow and waved his hand indifferently.
"Do you really need to ask me?"
"Someone obstructed law enforcement. What do the regulations say?"
"Depending on the severity of the offense, the punishment ranges from one to three months of detention," Uchiha Sanyo answered with a serious expression.
The Uchiha Police Force had written rules regarding this.
Particularly for those who defied the law, the punishment was clearly outlined.
The prestige of the Police Force was at stake—so the consequences were severe.
Beyond detention, there were additional disciplinary measures, including substantial fines.
Bai Ye smirked. "Good. Then follow protocol."
Then, as if recalling something, he added, "Also, later, take some men and raid Danzo's residence."
Uchiha Sanyo's eyes lit up with excitement.
"I have a feeling that Danzo has committed more crimes beyond the assassination of Sarutobi Biwako."
A house raid?
Now that was something worth looking forward to.
Bai Ye didn't bother explaining further. Instead, he made his way toward Guy, who was still trembling in pain after using the Eight Inner Gates.
The technique was powerful—allowing the user to temporarily exceed human limitations—but the side effects were brutal.
"Bai Ye-san…"
Guy's voice was weak, his body shivering from the excruciating pain.
Bai Ye shook his head, silently telling him not to speak. He then placed a hand on Guy's forehead.
A surge of life force flowed into Guy's battered body.
Within seconds, the agonizing side effects of the Seven Gates were erased.
"This is…"
Guy's eyes widened in shock as he rose to his feet, looking into Bai Ye's gaze.
The eerie, scarlet Mangekyō Sharingan spun slowly in his eyes.
It was clear now—Bai Ye had just used an unfathomable ability.
However, Guy didn't question it.
Especially when it came to the Uchiha clan's secrets.
Bai Ye simply smiled.
After all, his Dōjutsu was… unique.
One of his abilities, Forbidden Rebirth, was just a fraction of its power.
At the current level, Guy had only opened the Seventh Gate. But even if he had pushed himself further, unlocking the Eighth Gate, Bai Ye could still bring his body back to life.
This ability was similar to Asura's Yang Release, yet distinctly different.
"All right, get back to the team."
Bai Ye patted Guy's shoulder before glancing at Tsunade, who stood dazed beside him.
He took her by the wrist, turning to leave.
"Are you free for a while? I need you to come with me on a business trip."
Bai Ye was never one to delay action—if he had an idea, he executed it immediately.
After watching the guards tirelessly train all day, he felt exhausted just looking at them.
A business trip?
Tsunade blinked, confused.
But after a moment's hesitation, she nodded.
Katsuyu remained behind, sitting dutifully atop the shoulders of the injured guards. Minor wounds didn't require her attention.
With that, Bai Ye and Tsunade made their way toward the village's entrance.
As they walked, Bai Ye pondered a crucial question.
Based on the current timeline, his target—Orochimaru—had not yet fully established himself in Otogakure.
That meant his whereabouts were still traceable.
Even after leaving Konoha, Orochimaru had remained in contact with Danzo.
Proof of this was clear—Danzo's stolen Sharingan-arm was provided by Orochimaru himself.
And last night, during interrogation, Uchiha Cong had used every possible method to pry information from Danzo.
The result?
Danzo had eventually revealed some of his secret dealings.
Interrogation was a specialty of the Uchiha clan.
Between Genjutsu and more direct measures, there were countless ways to break a person's mind.
Otherwise, Danzo wouldn't have looked so broken when Bai Ye saw him that morning.
However, Uchiha Cong's understanding was limited.
The information Danzo had given regarding Orochimaru's whereabouts had been dismissed as unimportant.
Flipping through the report, Bai Ye finally found a clue.
A cave… bordering the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain.
His lips curled into a grin.
He took Tsunade's hand.
Their chakra-powered police bike was ready.
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Meanwhile – Inside the Hokage's Office
Back in Konoha, inside the Hokage Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat at his desk, deep in thought as he read the latest report.
"The Uchiha Police Force…"
There was no way such an event would go unnoticed.
Especially since Bai Ye had stormed Root's base so publicly.
But more importantly, Bai Ye didn't even try to conceal his actions.
Thus, the Third Hokage was informed almost immediately.
And yet—he did not send anyone to stop it.
The reason was simple.
First, he himself was dissatisfied with Danzo. His long-time friend had been amassing power for himself, a move that threatened his own authority.
If Bai Ye weakened Root, it only benefited him.
Second…
That bastard Danzo had given him a green hat.
Sarutobi couldn't wait to see his downfall.
In fact, he would've been pleased if Bai Ye destroyed Root entirely.
So instead of interfering, he simply sat back and watched the show.
However, as an experienced schemer, Sarutobi Hiruzen viewed the situation differently than the rest of the village.
Most people only saw the Uchiha enforcing the law.
Some admired the Police Force's authority, praising their justice.
Others mocked the Third Hokage for being cuckolded.
But that wasn't the real issue.
No.
As he read through the reports, Sarutobi noticed something else.
"The Uchiha Police Force wields too much power."
A new, dangerous thought entered his mind.
What if the Hokage had his own force?
If he controlled his own law enforcement unit, no one in the village could oppose him.
Anyone who defied his authority could simply be arrested.
For the first time, Sarutobi felt that the power of the Police Force surpassed even the Hokage's.
And that was unacceptable.
He needed a countermeasure.
He needed his own enforcement unit.
At that moment, the door opened, and his son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, entered.
"Konoha Village Management Team?"
Shinnosuke raised an eyebrow as he read the document his father handed him.
"Yes."
Hiruzen nodded solemnly.
"I cannot allow Uchiha Bai Ye to abuse his authority. That's why I'm forming a new department… and I want you to lead it."
He spoke with a grave expression.
Even in front of his own son, he concealed his true motives.
The truth was—he wasn't concerned about Bai Ye abusing power.
He was simply jealous of the Uchiha's growing influence and wanted to divide their authority.
There was always an excuse.
Shinnosuke clenched his fists.
"I understand! Leave it to me, Father. I will ensure that your control over the village reaches new heights!"
His eyes burned with excitement.
The Uchiha had their Police Force?
Well, from today onward…
He, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, would be the first-ever Captain of Konoha's Village Management Team!
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