Konoha's Mission Master

His eyes held a mixture of anger and fear.

"What's going on?" Yakumo asked instinctively.

“Uchiha Hengyan said that you attacked and killed him that night.”

Sakumo Hatake explained upon hearing this.

"I didn't!" Yakumo retorted loudly, his mind racing.

"I saw it with my own eyes!"

Uchiha Hengyan said somewhat indignantly.

The people in the office all focused their attention on Yakumo, especially Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze... which resembled that of a bystander watching a melon.

This old man is just watching the show!

"Although I dislike you, we are still from Konoha, and I would never take your life for such a thing."

Yakumo stepped forward and explained sincerely, but he was certain that such words would not convince Uchiha Ken'en.

Because in his perception... Yakumo could clearly determine that Uchiha Ken'en was not lying.

In other words... the attacker did indeed commit the crime in the guise of Yakumo.

Fugaku Uchiha nodded, indicating his willingness to believe Yakumo.

Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi made no comment, remaining in the posture of a bystander, his face full of smiles, clearly pleased that Yakumo had been humiliated.

"I can let the mountain clan members examine my memories... to confirm whether I am lying. If I am indeed lying and framing someone, then I am willing to pay the price with my life!" Uchiha Hengyan spoke firmly, his eyes red.

"That person might be impersonating me to frame me."

Yakumo continued to explain sincerely.

"Could it be that the attackers could have predicted my resurrection?"

Uchiha Hengyan questioned.

"..." Yakumo remained silent for a moment, then insisted.

"I really didn't do this; it's a setup."

"I saw it with my own eyes, it was you!!"

Uchiha Hengyan stood firm, his eyes fixed on Yakumo.

Sakumo Hatake, who was behind his desk, raised his right hand.

Uchiha Hengyan immediately booed.

"Clan Chief Fugaku, can you confirm that Uchiha Hengyan was indeed cremated and buried in the Uchiha clan cemetery at that time?"

"I can confirm that the person who was cremated was Uchiha Ken'en."

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo continued to ask questions.

How did you come back to life?

"I don't know, I opened my eyes and was already near Konoha."

"I remember what I'm saying," Uchiha Hengyan replied, a look of reminiscence on his face.

"If the person who framed me anticipated that Uchiha Hengyan would be resurrected and formed an impeccable loop through his testimony, then the person who framed me and the resurrected person may belong to the same faction."

Yakumo arrived at the answer in his mind.

If one is resurrected using the Rinnegan, then it would require the Impure World Reincarnation technique to give the cremated Uchiha Hengyan a physical body.

There aren't many ninjas in the ninja world who have mastered the Impure World Reincarnation technique...

At this point in time, it should only be Orochimaru!

“How is that possible?” Uchiha Hengyan retorted.

“Just because you don’t understand doesn’t mean it’s impossible.” Yakumo’s tone was very confident.

Sakumo Hatake looked at Yakumo and asked.

"Have you identified the mastermind behind this?"

"If I'm not mistaken... it should be Orochimaru."

Everyone was startled, except for Hiruzen Sarutobi, who looked thoughtful, after all, it was he who had provided the information that Orochimaru was still alive.

Sakumo Hatake picked up his water glass, took a sip, and continued to ask.

"Didn't you kill Orochimaru with your own hands?"

"After the last meeting, the Third Hokage told me that Orochimaru is used to using Earth Release ninjutsu to cover up the scene of battle."

"This leads to a hypothesis or conjecture... that Orochimaru is still alive and has mastered the Rinnegan..."

"It is estimated that only the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths could possibly possess the ability to revive people."

Yakumo continued to explain.

"Where's the evidence? Who knows if you're just making this up?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi countered with a question.

"But this conjecture makes perfect sense, doesn't it? And now we have the answer to why Uchiha Tsuru joined the mysterious organization... it was to revive the deceased Uchiha Hengyan."

When Yakumo gave his explanation, even Uchiha Ken'en lowered his head in thought.

He had initially been convinced that Yakumo was behind it all, but now a sense of hesitation had crept into his heart.

Especially... it concerns his missing grandfather.

However, it was too shocking. But with Uchiha Hengyan's resurrection, they could somewhat accept the news that Orochimaru was still alive.

"I think... the first thing is to determine whether there are any hidden tricks left by the other party inside Uchiha Hengyan's body."

"The second thing is to find the mysterious organization and prevent Elder Uchiha Tsuru from making further mistakes!"

In order to prove his innocence, Yakumo had no choice but to take the initiative in the meeting.

Although he wasn't afraid, he didn't want to bear the stigma of assassinating a former classmate over a verbal dispute.

“I think Lord Yakumo is right!” said Fugaku Uchiha.

After a while, Hatake Sakumo also nodded.

"So, who should be sent to investigate the mysterious organization?"

"I'll go, and I'll bring Jiraiya and Tsunade along too."

Yakumo said that since it concerns Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Tsunade would not delay, and the mysterious organization might also have clues about Yahiko's death.

"In that case, how can the safety of Konoha be guaranteed?"

"If a battle breaks out, there is also the Reverse Spirit Summoning Technique."

"In that case... that's settled then, meeting adjourned!"

Sakumo Hatake waved his hand. Although he was the Hokage, he often felt a deep sense of helplessness, limited by his strength... and could only place his hopes on others.

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The meeting is now adjourned.

Uchiha Hengyan left the office with his head down.

Although his strength was comparable to that of a Jonin, deep down he was just a fifteen-year-old child. Thanks to the protection of Uchiha Tsuru, Uchiha Hengyan did not participate in the Third Shinobi World War, thus missing out on much of his life experience.

But now his worldview has collapsed. He was inexplicably killed and then inexplicably resurrected. His targeting of Yakumo in the conference room seems to stem more from his inner fear.

Yakumo and Fugaku Uchiha got up and followed.

In the past, no matter what setbacks or blows Uchiha Hengyan encountered, even if he was ruthlessly defeated, he never lost his way.

Because Grandpa is there... that's the direction and motivation for my efforts.

But now Grandpa has mysteriously disappeared.

Uchiha Hengyan had no idea what had happened during this time.

"Hey, wait a minute," Yakumo called out.

Uchiha Hengyan was stunned for a few seconds, then calmed himself down and turned to look at Yakumo, asking calmly.

"What? Trying to silence me?"

But his slightly reddened eyes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

"I need to check if you have any hidden weapons or smuggling tools from the enemy on you."

Would you really be that kind?

Uchiha Hengyan still harbors great hostility towards Yakumo.

"Of course...after all, we're classmates."

Yakumo smiled and extended his hand.

The azure light enveloped Uchiha Hengyan directly.

This energy easily suppressed the fluctuations of chakra within the target's body and began a meticulous examination.

A few minutes later, Yakumo's palm.

"No traces of restrictions or backup measures were found."

Yakumo said to Uchiha Fugaku.

"Thank you... Lord Yakumo, I apologize to you on his behalf."

Uchiha Fu immediately bowed, his attitude extremely humble.

"I'm not going to get angry over something like this."

Yakumo waved his hand dismissively.