I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 237 Jonin Meeting

Police Department.

"Minister, Izumo Kamizuki and Tetsuo Koko, who were just captured from the bar this afternoon, have committed suicide. Ebisu is out of danger thanks to timely rescue."

Uchiha Yoru, who had just returned to his office, immediately tensed up upon hearing the order. Meanwhile, news of the three people he had just arrested committing suicide had already spread throughout the police department.

Should this message be blocked?

The ninja who came to report showed a tentative look. Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru's lips twitched. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "No need. Send the message out."

Today's situation is clearly a trap set for him. He committed suicide, and if he continues to suppress the news, he will only be playing into someone else's hands.

"Minister Ye, I heard that the prisoner we arrested today committed suicide?"

"night!"

Then, one by one, the team leaders entered the office, showing expressions of concern, while Uchiha Yoru looked at everyone with a calm expression.

"Since you can all see there's a problem, do you think I wouldn't know?"

Looking at everyone, Uchiha Yoru sneered, "Since someone has made a move, then let's counterattack directly."

"Kouko Tetsu, Shinonome Izuki, and Ebisu, as Konoha ninjas, caused chaos in a public place called a tavern and even detonated explosive tags. They were classified as extremely unstable factors and brought back to the police department. After that, the three of them behaved abnormally and even attempted suicide."

"The police department now suspects that the three were bribed by enemy spy ninjas, which is why they committed such dangerous acts. Now that they have been arrested, the police department is afraid of being exposed and the three committed suicide. Ebisu attempted suicide but failed. The Third Hokage has been ordered to intervene in the investigation with the Anbu."

"Hand Ebisu over to the Anbu and investigate him together with the police!" Uchiha Yoru said coldly.

Although he knew they were acting under orders, he immediately accused them of treason, also serving as a warning to the other ninjas not to easily become pawns in someone else's game, lest they be crushed to death.

And who would dare to keep Ebisu here? No matter what your reasons are, your actions at the tavern today cannot be faked. As for the police department secretly torturing them, so what?

Now, Uchiha Yoru is going to be dealt with decisively. No matter what your reasons are, the police department's suspicion that you are a traitor is enough.

Meanwhile, a bombshell piece of news spread throughout the village that evening.

Three civilian ninjas from Konoha were driven to their deaths by the police department, but one of them was rescued with great difficulty.

However, the police department immediately posted notices, directly exposing the three individuals. The police department then led officers to seal off the homes of all three and arrested them all on suspicion of treason.

The police department's domineering style has indeed sparked much discussion, but in the face of such power, most people remain indifferent and watch from the sidelines.

But this time it was different; it caused a bigger uproar, and even after the police were mobilized, it didn't calm down. Instead, it seemed to be escalating.

The next day, the incident escalated further, with rumors circulating in the village that the police department was acting tyrannically and had become a completely autocratic law enforcement agency.

Police Department.

"At night, a procession took place in the village."

Kakashi Hatake reported the situation in the village with a solemn expression, while Yoru Uchiha, sitting at his desk, listened with an indifferent expression as if he hadn't heard anything.

"The families and relatives of Izumo and Tetsuo came to the Hokage Building crying and pleading, saying that the police department had arbitrarily killed ninjas from the same village."

Uchiha Yoru remained calm and composed as he observed the tense situation, until Kakashi Hatake silently withdrew.

On the third day, the situation escalated further, and the wave grew larger, with many ninja family members dissatisfied with the police department's enforcement of the law taking to the streets in protest.

On the fourth day! After Uchiha Yoru, head of the police department, personally issued a decree, all the unrest in Konoha disappeared, and the so-called parades vanished.

[The families of Konoha's Iron Man and Izumo Kamizuki are hereby expelled from Konoha according to the village's ordinances! Anyone who innocently marches in the streets to resist the police department is considered to have violated the founding regulations of Konoha and may apply to leave Konoha and change their nationality!]

After the forceful and domineering police order was issued, all the patrolling ninjas of the police department were mobilized. One sentence: You're dissatisfied? Do you need it? The entire Hidden Leaf Village was founded by the Uchiha clan; who do you think you are!

Uchiha Yoru made things clear and told everyone that Konoha was founded by the Senju and Uchiha clans, and the rules were established back then. If anyone disagreed, they could leave.

The two ordinary ninja clans, Kotetsu and Izumo, became the victims of this incident.

Police Department.

"Brother Ye, Ebisu falsely accused the police department of abusing their power, claiming that they drove Kotetsu and Izuki Kamui to their deaths in order to frame them. Today, Ebisu knelt down in front of the Hokage's office building and went directly to the Hokage."

"The Third Hokage was furious upon hearing this and is now preparing to convene a meeting of Jonin."

On this day, Uchiha Shisui rushed over to report, while Uchiha Yoru, who was arranging potted plants in his office, was taken aback upon hearing this, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"So that's why those three good-for-nothings caused such a commotion. They were preparing for this. It seems our Third Hokage is serious this time."

When they do make a move, it's always with overwhelming force.

"Brother Ye!"

Seeing that Uchiha Yoru still looked calm, Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but feel anxious.

Uchiha Yoru smiled easily and waved his hand, saying, "The first rule of the ninja code is to stay calm! No matter where you are or what you encounter, staying calm is the first rule."

Gently placing the potted plant to one side, Uchiha Yoru gazed at the shadow of the Hokage Rock in the distance, his smile gradually hardening.

"Finally! The opportunity I've been waiting for has arrived! If the third-generation old man doesn't make his move soon, I don't know how to proceed. After all, it wasn't easy to gather so many people this time."

"Brother Ye, the Anbu are here!" Uchiha Shisui also saw the Anbu's black dots flashing through the window at this moment.

"Anyone who obstructs the police in the performance of their duties will be arrested, and those who resist will be killed on the spot!"

Faced with the Third Hokage's attack, Uchiha Yoru was also prepared, and whispered to Shisui, "Change requires sacrifice, and now we must minimize the sacrifice..."

Upon hearing the instructions, Uchiha Shisui nodded firmly. "Brother Night, I understand! But is Itachi really alright?"

At the last moment, Uchiha Shisui hesitated, "Brother Night, you've entrusted the most crucial part to Itachi, I'm scared!"

Before he could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoru gently shook his head, his eyes filled with an unprecedented determination. "I firmly believe that no one wants to see the village continue to decay! I firmly believe that my will is correct!"

The office door slowly opened, revealing a group of solemn-looking police ninjas standing outside, all staring at him as if a war would break out at his command.

"Minister Night!"

"Master Ye!"

Amidst the echoing voices of the crowd, Uchiha Yoru calmly straightened his clothes, looked at the crowd, and shouted passionately, "Our will! Will prevail!"

"Victory is certain!"

"Victory is certain!"

A deafening roar erupted within the police department as Uchiha Yoru calmly issued a series of decrees.

"The police department is operating normally, and all Jonin are attending the village's high-level meeting."

"yes!"

At midday, under the bright sunlight, black dots flickered on the rooftops of the village, all heading towards the Hokage's office building.

The Jonin Conference is a meeting convened only when major events or decisions are made within the village. The last Jonin Conference was after the Nine-Tails incident.

One after another, Jonin rushed to the scene. Many people had already sensed something was amiss, especially after news spread that Jiraiya and Tsunade, two of the Legendary Sannin, would be attending the Jonin meeting. This immediately drew the attention of countless people.

Inside the Hokage's office building conference room, the four sitting in the chairs were still Konoha's F4: the Third Hokage, Mitokado Homura, Shimura Danzo, and Utatane Koharu.

The huge conference room was packed with Jonin from the village, all standing still without a single whisper.

Jonin were in front, and all the Special Jonin were behind. However, countless eyes were fixed on the two figures at the very front: the white-haired, burly hero Jiraiya, and the elegant and graceful Tsunade in white robes.

"Why isn't the Uchiha here yet!" At this moment, a Jonin who was affiliated with the Sarutobi clan forced himself to lower his head and grumble.

He did this to curry favor; otherwise, why would he hire him?

Once someone spoke up, others naturally began to discuss it, and the quiet meeting room was soon filled with chatter. This scene, however, seemed to go unnoticed by the four members of the Konoha F4 sitting at the head of the table, who remained calm and composed.

However, at this moment, a cold snort suddenly rang out, and the conference room fell silent instantly. All eyes turned to look at the noble Tsunade, who was looking at everyone with disdain, as if she were a group of clowns.

"Tsunade!"

Seeing this, Jiraiya couldn't help but shake his head and rub his forehead. Tsunade's personality was even more unrestrained than before. He really didn't know what would happen to the village in the future.

Tsunade's willful behavior was naturally noticed by the Konoha F4, with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado showing their dissatisfaction. However, Tsunade ignored them, her eyes filled with contempt.

"Jingyin, go and bring a chair over."

Inside the Hokage meeting room, apart from the four high-ranking officials of Konoha, there were no other people with chairs to sit on. However, after Tsunade said something, Shizune awkwardly lowered her head and went to the front to move a chair over.

Some people wanted to say something, but dared not speak. Even Jiraiya pretended not to see it, acting as if he hadn't seen anything.

This scene caused Hiruzen Sarutobi to frown slightly, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Given Tsunade's status, these things are not considered outrageous.

Just then, a series of rapid footsteps sounded outside the door, drawing everyone's attention to the entrance.

"Creak!"

The door was pushed open, and the figure that pushed it open was a member of the Genma Squad, followed by a dense array of figures appearing in an orderly fashion.

The moment this scene appeared, countless people were shocked, and many even felt a chill run down their spines.

All that could be seen were countless Jonin, including members of the Uchiha, Aburame, and Hyuga branch families, as well as numerous civilian ninjas.

Surrounded by a crowd of stars, Uchiha Yoru walked at the very front, his clattering footsteps striking the hearts of everyone present as he slowly entered the Jonin meeting room, his movements as graceful as a fish restaurant.

The visual impact of this scene was so great that even Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but shake his head in exasperation, saying, "This! This really is an Uchiha!"

It really does fit the arrogant entrance of the Uchiha clan.

As soon as everyone rushed into the Jonin meeting room, a strange scene unfolded. The group formed a solid mass, with many exchanging bewildered glances, while most remained in a state of observation.

"In just three years, this kid has reached this level, even stronger than Orochimaru!"

Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh inwardly, and whispered to Tsunade beside him. Tsunade snorted disdainfully. "A noble family should naturally have proper etiquette. But this kid is really something. No wonder he can make the old man feel troubled."

In just three years, they've already gathered so many people. If they continue to develop for another three years, most of Konoha will probably fall into their hands.

"Uchiha Yoru! Your police department is suspected of creating chaos in the village and even coercing fellow village ninjas. The Third Hokage has now convened a Jonin meeting to publicly try your actions and restore peace to Konoha."

A Sarutobi clan ninja immediately showed his dissatisfaction, angrily pointing at the Uchiha side and speaking.

Uchiha Yoru, who had just entered the conference room, smiled disdainfully, slowly spread his arms, looked at the Third Hokage, and laughed, "It seems that the Sarutobi clan is no longer satisfied with being the second clan of Konoha."

The so-called high-level meeting caught everyone off guard; no one expected the Third Hokage to act so quickly.

Similarly, Uchiha Yoru, with a broad smile, directly stated everything, telling everyone to stop with trivial matters and get straight to the point.

This move drew the attention of countless neutral Jonin, since those who had come this far were not fools and naturally understood the conflict between the two sides.

Therefore, Uchiha Yoru's frank and open expression of his purpose is more easily accepted, while those who hide their intentions and dare not show them are considered inferior.

Unconventional!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned as he looked at the proud young man before him, but a calm smile appeared on his face as he waved his hand.

"Now that almost everyone has arrived, let's get down to business! I'm holding this Jonin meeting today for only two matters."

"The first matter concerns the impact of the police department's development in recent years on the village. The second matter is that I am getting old, and I have decided to initiate the selection of the Fifth Hokage."

Since you, Uchiha Yoru, don't play by the rules, then I'll cut to the chase and get straight to the point.

Aside from politics, Hiruzen Sarutobi's biggest grievance over the years has been his refusal to step down from his position. His sudden revelation of this has startled countless people.

At the same time, the discontent in the hearts of countless people is also dissipating. In everyone's eyes, the village may change after the Third Hokage abdicates and a new Hokage is appointed.

People's dissatisfaction can sometimes be extremely harsh, but at other times it can be incredibly magnanimous.

At that moment, as everyone gazed upon the Third Hokage's full head of white hair and age spots, countless people were reminded of the old man's past contributions to the village.

During this exchange, Uchiha Yoru's calm face revealed nothing, but inwardly he sneered. The old man's methods were truly cunning. If he hadn't known that the original had laid out many contingency plans, he probably would have been at a disadvantage today.

The outcome is far from decided; our game has only just begun. Do you really think that throwing out a prelude to a Fifth Hokage selection can deflect attention from political defeat? Ridiculous!

I feel much better. In two or three days at most, we will definitely resume normal updates!

(End of this chapter)