“Pervert?”
Even though they were mentally prepared beforehand, when Jin from the Uchiha clan uttered the words ‘pervert,’ everyone present was still taken aback.
At this moment, without needing further instructions from Jin, Uchiha Yuhara, experienced as he was, suddenly leaped out from the ranks of the Police Force and pointed accusingly at Jiraiya.
“Pervert Jiraiya has repeatedly spied on ladies bathing and has now been caught red-handed by our Uchiha Police Force. Are you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, going to cover for him?”
Under Jin’s constant guidance, most of the Police Force members had already accepted that Sarutobi Hiruzen was no longer the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village.
With the unprecedented law enforcement atmosphere of the Police Force these past few days and the positive feedback from the villagers, what stood out now was a sense of righteous indignation, emphasizing fairness.
“This…”
Shikaku Nara looked at the guilty Jiraiya, holding his nose, and then glanced at the nearby ladies still in their bathrobes, holding brooms. He silently retreated back into the ranks of the Ino-Shika-Cho group.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had initially felt a surge of joy seeing Shikaku step forward, but witnessing the situation worsen so quickly, his expression turned grim again.
“It’s just a little misunderstanding!”
But remembering that Jiraiya had already crossed paths with the Uchiha, a strange sense of joy surged in Sarutobi’s heart as he stepped forward once more.
“Jiraiya is a candidate for the Fifth Hokage. Does Uchiha intend to arrest him over this minor issue to prevent his candidacy?”
Hahaha…
The trademark Uchiha laughter echoed through the venue again, and everyone’s eyes were once more drawn to Jin.
“Minor issue?”
Jin waved away his Susanoo and, under Sarutobi’s wary gaze, walked up to Yuhara and continued his mockery.
“I’d like to see what counts as a significant issue for you, Sarutobi Hiruzen!”
“Abandoning the Second Hokage as the Hokage’s guard, is that significant? Watching the annihilation of the Uzumaki Clan, our allies, is that significant? Standing by while Kakashi Hatake, a hero of the Leaf, was driven to death, is that significant? Preventing the Uchiha from aiding the Fourth Hokage, is that significant?”
Jin clicked his tongue in amazement as if he had discovered something new.
“I think I understand why you allowed Danzo to steal clan bloodlines and abduct villagers for human experiments. After all, those were just minor issues, right?”
“So!”
“What counts as a significant issue!”
“Jiraiya spying on your wife while she bathes and turning it into a best-selling erotic novel, causing the entire ninja world to fantasize about your wife, is that significant?”
“You’re lying!”
Sarutobi Hiruzen’s eyes were about to pop out, but his remaining rationality kept him from lashing out.
Ignoring Hiruzen, Jin turned to Jiraiya with a playful smile.
“Tell me, is it wrong for the Police Force to arrest a pervert?”
“I was just gathering material for my art, to inspire greater novels. There wasn’t a single evil thought…”
Jiraiya tried to argue, but under the murderous gazes of the ladies, his voice grew quieter and quieter…
Uh…
Surprised that Jiraiya was still sticking to his story, Jin curiously asked another question.
“Did you gather material from Biwako Sarutobi?”
“All for the sake of creation, uh…”
Jiraiya’s face flushed, but sensing the strong killing intent beside him, he held back his words.
“Got it!”
Jin snapped his fingers and instructed Yuhara behind him.
“Buy me a hundred copies of Jiraiya’s ‘Icha Icha Paradise’ and have people read them aloud non-stop at the Sarutobi clan grounds. I’m sure Sarutobi Hiruzen will find it a minor issue as well!”
“Too much!”
Sarutobi Hiruzen was trembling all over, not knowing who to be angrier at.
“I’ve had enough!”
Just as Hiruzen was about to explode, Jin shouted again.
“The election for the Fifth Hokage has been delayed too long. The Uchiha clan’s patience is limited. Now that everyone is here, I propose that Clan Leader Fugaku become the Fifth Hokage!”
“Who agrees? Who opposes?”
What!
Jin’s sudden topic shift made everyone present hold their breath.
The once furious Sarutobi Hiruzen felt like he had been doused with cold water, his mind filled with blaring alarms.
Hiss…
As Hiruzen, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane collectively gasped, a deep sense of dread crept into their hearts.
Jin’s move was too cunning!
Knowing they had called Jiraiya back to prepare for the Fifth Hokage election, he tainted Jiraiya at a critical moment and then called for an unexpected election.
“This…”
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at the still furious old ladies nearby, then at the embarrassed ninjas.
“The Hokage election is not a trivial matter. It cannot be decided so hastily!”
No!
Absolutely not!
Letting the Uchiha clan become Hokage was unacceptable to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
But the ninjas’ stance was clear: they wouldn’t help either side that initiated conflict but aimed to maintain peace and stability in the Leaf.
So, Hiruzen’s only option was to delay, try to clear Jiraiya’s name, negotiate with Choza Akimichi, or maybe even summon Tsunade back to the village.
“Hasty?”
Jin coldly laughed and then pointed at Hiruzen, cursing.
“You’ve been anything but hasty! Four years without a Fifth Hokage, and you, a mere civilian, have the nerve to talk about being hasty to me!”
Jin then turned to the Ino-Shika-Cho group, led by Shikaku Nara, and the ninjas observing the situation.
“The Uchiha’s patience is limited. If the Sarutobi clan wants to monopolize Leaf’s power, tarnishing the village we founded…”
“Even if you all stand with Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Uchiha clan will fight to the end!”
Jin’s words were firm, his gaze murderous, and as the words “fight to the end” left his lips, the Police Force members stepped forward in unison.
“Difficult!”
Shikaku Nara covered his forehead, facing a scene he most dreaded.
Once the sword is drawn, it’s hard to sheathe!
Especially with the crazed blood of the Uchiha now unleashed. Shikaku couldn’t imagine how this would end.
Not only Shikaku but also the other ninjas watching from the shadows were unsettled.
Helping the Hokage’s side resist the Uchiha’s aggression to maintain peace was acceptable.
But to actively fight Uchiha over a pervert? Absolutely not!
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