Public Detention!
Though the exact meaning of this term from Jin Uchiha was unclear, it sent a chilling shiver down the spines of Sarutobi Hiruzen and his core followers.
“Yuta!”
Jin’s mocking smile deepened as he watched Hiruzen’s frail, monkey-like figure. He then turned to Uchiha Yuta beside him and issued his command.
“Detain Sarutobi Hiruzen on the roof of the Hokage Tower. Recreate the Hokage’s office, but replace the walls with ordinary transparent glass.”
“Yes!”
To Yuta, Jin had already become a legendary figure. Without questioning the deeper meaning, he vanished in an instant to carry out the order.
Though Yuta’s departure was swift, his simple action created a storm in the hearts of those present.
Recreating the Hokage’s office?
This seemed to offer the highest respect to Hiruzen, but the addition of transparent glass walls turned it into the greatest mockery of the former Third Hokage.
They call me Monkey!
But I’m not some monkey to be caged and watched!
Hiruzen trembled with rage, his frail body quaking, veins bulging, his face turning purple with suppressed anger.
Ever since his debut, Hiruzen had never faced such humiliation.
And atop the Hokage Tower, overshadowed by his own stone visage, now branded with the disgraceful title of “Weakest,” Jin’s actions were pushing him to the brink. Did Jin really not fear him tearing down the facade?
“Not afraid!”
Sensing Hiruzen’s thoughts, Jin’s tone was full of taunting.
“If it weren’t for the Uchiha clan’s commitment to their word and your former status as the Third Hokage, suitable for judgment by the Fifth Hokage, I, Jin Uchiha, would kill you today. Anyone who dares to interfere will be eliminated!”
Jin’s words were laced with cold killing intent, heightened by his recent execution of Danzo, making his threat all the more terrifying.
“From today until the Fifth Hokage is chosen, you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, will remain confined there. The Uchiha clan, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and the Hyuga clan will jointly oversee your detention.”
Jin took a step forward, pressing Hiruzen further.
“But let me make this clear!”
“If anyone catches Hiruzen trying to escape, do not intervene. If he dares to break the glass and step outside…”
“I, Jin Uchiha, as Acting Hokage and head of the Uchiha clan, swear that within a year, the Uchiha clan will claim Hiruzen’s head! If I fail…”
“The Uchiha clan leader will commit seppuku!”
Jin’s resolute words echoed through the area, shocking everyone with their decisiveness. The crowd saw the Uchiha clan’s inherent madness and determination, even from their leader.
“Um…”
A cold sweat ran down Fugaku Uchiha’s forehead as he felt a sudden unease. Despite Jin’s dominant presence, Fugaku was still the actual clan leader.
But the overwhelming murderous atmosphere made Fugaku too afraid to interrupt.
“Insolent… too insolent!”
Hiruzen trembled with anger, realizing that Jin aimed to destroy both his reputation and resolve.
Just as Danzo had been given hope only to be crushed, now it was Hiruzen’s turn.
It’s my turn now?
You underestimate me; I’m nothing like that coward Danzo…
What!
As Hiruzen rallied his fighting spirit, believing Jiraiya’s return and his own authority could still turn the tide, he was suddenly confronted by a small boy with striking golden hair and distinctive whisker marks.
Naruto Uzumaki!
“You… what do you intend to do?”
Hiruzen finally understood the source of his unease. Despite the chaos Jin had caused, he had never mentioned Naruto Uzumaki.
The Nine-Tails!
Mangekyō Sharingan!
Jin, with his Mangekyō Sharingan, could easily uncover the secret of the Nine-Tails. Despite the secrecy of the ANBU, there was no hiding from such eyes.
And!
Damn you, Danzo!
Hiruzen cursed Danzo for allowing the rumors of Naruto’s Nine-Tails transformation to spread unchecked, believing Jin couldn’t have known or acted so swiftly.
But now!
In this critical moment, as Hiruzen focused on stabilizing the situation…
“What am I going to do?”
Jin sneered, then erupted like a volcano.
“Do you think I’d use the Nine-Tails to annihilate you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, along with the Sarutobi, Mitokado, and Utatane clans?”
Jin’s cold gaze swept over Hiruzen, Homura, and Koharu, and the horrified faces of their followers.
“Am I that kind of person?”
Yes, I am!
Jin’s tone was righteous, but his murderous intent was palpable, clearly indicating he had considered such a move.
“You, who betrayed Konoha’s interests for power, who conspired against our war heroes, and who mistreated the Fourth Hokage’s orphan. Public detention is a mercy!”
What!
Jin’s accusations sparked another uproar, especially the claim of mistreating the Fourth Hokage’s orphan, further enraging the hesitant ninja clans.
Hiruzen’s face turned pale, but Jin’s smile remained mocking.
“Monkeys should stay in cages!”
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