Uchiha's personal opinion

"What I'm reporting is indeed fraudulent activity, but..."

Ashura looked down at his small merchant's attire, then at his own emaciated appearance in the mirror on the wall, and suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder~ the disguise hasn't been taken off yet...

"Now you should understand, right..."

Ashura used one hand to form a hand seal to remove the barrier that shielded his aura, and then wiped his face with the other hand, revealing his true appearance.

"You are……"

The receptionist at the police station was immediately startled!

Of course, it's not because of looks, but because—

"Asura, the leader of the terrorist group on Mount Myōboku and a top-level wanted criminal!"

The receptionist immediately punched a wooden board on the table, shattering it and activating the emergency alarm button. Then, with a fierce expression, she pulled out her hairpin, leaped up, and stabbed it towards Ashura's neck!

"Are all the descendants of my elder brother so ruthless...?"

Ashura was also somewhat helpless.

In an instant, the police receptionist, who had previously presented a dignified and elegant image, transformed into a fierce and menacing figure, a truly astonishing turn of events.

"Freeze spell!"

Ashura, with his overwhelming strength, forcibly used a rudimentary ninjutsu trick to freeze the police station receptionist in place.

Then, surrounded by a large group of Uchiha ninjas who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy, he calmly walked to the side and sat down.

"I need to see Minato Namikaze, the deputy commissioner of the New District Police Headquarters..."

Ashura looked up at the police chief's information panel again and added a description: "...Chief Inspector."

"Top-tier wanted criminal Ashura!"

The Uchiha ninjas remained unmoved, their Sharingan spinning faster and faster, crimson light accompanied by a fierce and ruthless killing intent enveloping Ashura.

But Asura remained fearless.

For him, as long as it's not a massive sealing array like the one used in the last battle against Toba-Fushimi, he can come and go freely anytime and anywhere.

However, the Uchiha ninjas did not choose to take action.

Because of the difference in strength, and because after they were dispatched, someone had already informed the police headquarters of the appearance of the top-level wanted criminal, and simultaneously relayed the information to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"...I mean no harm, I really want to meet your deputy director."

Ashura said sincerely.

At the same time, he pointed with his right hand and released the immobilization spell on the police receptionist.

This time, she didn't risk her life again. Instead, she gripped her hairpin tightly, adopted a wary expression, and stared intently at Asura, who had a relaxed expression on his face.

Ashura's actions caused a slight commotion among the Uchiha ninjas, but fortunately, none of them chose to fight.

At this time, other auxiliary police officers outside the administrative office had already begun to evacuate the crowd.

"brush!"

A wisp of green smoke rose, and Minato Namikaze appeared at the entrance of the administrative office, immediately spotting Ashura surrounded by enemies.

"really……"

A rare look of ruthlessness appeared on Minato Namikaze's face as he slowly pulled a trident-shaped kunai from his ninja tool pouch.

"Hello, Inspector Minato Namikaze; I apologize for disturbing you, as we have never met before..."

Ashura nodded politely in greeting.

"Your only way out is to immediately surrender and give up resistance. Seeking leniency from the police department is the best course of action!"

The police department has never had the habit of negotiating, so Minato Namikaze had no intention of being diplomatic. He gave a cold and hard reply and simply waved his hand, signaling some of the police department ninjas with mediocre strength to step back.

He wasn't confident he could defeat this unpredictable and strange person, and for a ninja proficient in space-time ninjutsu, sheer numbers didn't matter much.

Fortunately, the police department's report has already been delivered to Uchiha Tokumitsu's residence, and I believe that the lord will arrive to provide support soon...

"I have some things I'd like to confirm with you, if it's convenient..."

Ashura said to Minato Namikaze.

"It's inconvenient! Please surrender immediately and give up your resistance!"

Minato Namikaze immediately interrupted Ashura.

Although we don't know what this strange man is up to, he would be out of his mind to agree in public!

Even a temporary, feigned attempt to fob you off is unacceptable!

The police department has never bowed down to or negotiated with any criminal!

"Pong!"

Another heavy footstep echoed outside the government office gate.

"Lord!"

"Lord Tokumitsu!"

The Uchiha ninjas immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Uchiha Tokumitsu, dressed in casual clothes and carrying a flame fan, walked in with a gloomy face.

Because he was overworked last night, he was still fast asleep with his fiancée, Uchiha Makoto, when he received the urgent report from the police department. It's no wonder he was in a bad mood after being woken up!

"All rank below Jonin, step back!"

"Uchiha Tokumitsu gave the order."

"As ordered!"

The police ninjas immediately and orderly withdrew.

"...From now on, all personnel in the police department must be equipped with combat ninja tools, even civilian staff."

Uchiha Tokumitsu glanced at the hairpin in the police station receptionist's hand, then turned to Namikaze Minato and instructed, "Remember, the police department is a law enforcement agency; image and approachability are not the most important requirements."

"As ordered!"

Minato Namikaze said, trembling with fear.

After everyone had left, Uchiha Tokumitsu turned his gaze to Ashura, who was sitting to one side.

"Did Mount Myōboku give you the courage?"

"No, it's not..."

Ashura hesitated for a moment and shook his head, but still chose to tell the truth: "I have broken with the Myoboku lineage."

"……so what?"

The Jonin from the police department who were on guard with knives drawn were somewhat surprised, but Uchiha Tokumitsu remained unmoved. Instead, he raised the flame fan in his hand and pointed it at Ashura: "Are you planning to turn yourself in?"

"It's nothing, I was just taking a look..."

Ashura nodded slightly to Minato Namikaze, then said to Tokumitsu Uchiha, "I intend to atone for my sins. I wonder if the police department has such a rule?"

"If your contribution is significant enough, then this rule will be in effect from now on."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said calmly, "But how can you prove that what you say is true?"

Ashura fell silent and instead condensed a ball of chakra in his palm.

The police department's Jonin immediately went on high alert and were about to launch an attack as a reflex.

Uchiha Tokumitsu waved his hand, stopping everyone's impulsive actions.

"...It certainly doesn't have the aura of Mount Myōboku, but it still has the smell of those venomous snakes from the cellars."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sensed the chakra in Ashura's palm slightly, but his expression remained unchanged: "Also, why did you want to see Minato-kun?"

"The Toad Immortal said he would be someone who could turn the tide of the war in the future, perhaps another chosen one..."

Ashura said slowly, "So, I need to confirm whether he is one of the hidden agents of Mount Myōboku. If so, then I'll eliminate him as well."

"..."

Minato Namikaze immediately wanted to retort.

"...What arrogant words! Do you really think the ninja world is a plaything for old, immortal bastards like you?!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu snorted coldly, dismissing Minato Namikaze's idea of ​​making a self-justification.

"That's not the case..."

Ashura shook his head and sighed slightly, "However... now that I have regained my true self, I plan to do something to make up for my past mistakes, and incidentally take revenge by borrowing someone else's knife."

"and……"

Ashura's gaze fell on Minato Namikaze, who was standing beside Uchiha Tokumitsu: "At least, after meeting him, I can be sure that Inspector Minato is alright."

Minato Namikaze didn't respond at all.

Ashura's request to see him was like putting him on the hot seat; if it were a narrow-minded lord, he would probably have been interrogated.

Moreover, he keeps calling me "Chief Inspector" over and over again! Can't he address me by my title during work hours? Is he too embarrassed to say "Deputy Commissioner" or something? You know, he's been stuck at the rank of Chief Inspector for over half a year without a promotion!

"Then show your sincerity!"

Uchiha Tokuko pointed at Ashura's flame fan, and bursts of fire-escape energy rose up. Behind his head, five-colored light also faintly spun like a wheel.

"...Aren't there a lot of Uzumaki ninjas outside?"

Asura's answer was clearly irrelevant.

"If you keep talking nonsense, don't blame me for not giving you a chance!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu's gaze grew increasingly cold and sharp.

"I have a map of the Myoboku Mountain Secret Realm here..."

Ashura slowly took out a scroll from his robes, then raised his other hand to indicate that he was harmless. He then slowly squatted down, placed the scroll on the ground, and gently pushed it, letting it roll over.

Minato Namikaze immediately used his Body Flicker Technique to snatch the scroll and handed it to another Jonin from the Police Department, lest any dangerous killing moves or hidden techniques within it affect his lord.

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded slightly, and the police department jonin who received the scroll immediately understood and left the headquarters hall to find the sealing team for verification.