Chapter 109 Testing

Chapter 109 Testing

"Physical activation, it seems like a technique meant for the elderly —"

With a simple severing of the opponent's arm, Yu Xian gained a clearer sense of the person's physical condition—this technique certainly has some value, but what happens after it's used?

Using such a technique inevitably comes at a price; activating the body requires consuming life force, and temporary power will inevitably lead to a great backlash.

The unfinished body revitalization technique was already unlikely to last long, and now it's even worse, because after being severely injured, Yakushiji's condition is rapidly deteriorating, like a balloon that has been punctured.

"I was wrong. Just now, I had a sliver of wishful thinking, but now it seems so reckless—the words 'battle' and 'battlefield' are far too distant from my current state."

Yakushiji finally realized that he was no longer a ninja capable of fighting on the front lines. Now, he wanted to regain his fighting memories? How could that be possible?

"It's not your fault. Sometimes people are prone to acting impulsively, and researchers like you are likely to have overly high expectations for the techniques you develop."

Yu Xian dispersed the lightning in his hands and formed hand seals to use Orochimaru's technique.

"Hidden Shadow Snake Hand"

Then, white snakes darted out from his sleeves, binding Yakushiji like ropes, their slender limbs tightening as they coiled around him.

Yakushiji's robust body gradually returned to normal, but he looked old and tired.

"What does this mean? Aren't you going to make a move?"

Yakushiji didn't quite understand what Yugen was trying to do. Theoretically speaking, if the goal was to kill someone, tying him up was a bit unnecessary.

"Ninjas can't always be fighting and killing. Right now, your life is more meaningful than your death."

Yu Gen didn't want to take action directly because he wanted to use this person to test Konoha's reaction—would someone who conducted illegal experiments actually be brought to justice? Yu Gen was very curious.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Yugen pressed down on Yakushiji's shoulder, causing him to fall to the ground and obstructing his view.

"Yu Xian, someone's coming."

"Who is it? Is it the Anbu or another department, or the Uchiha from the Security Department?"

"They're from the security department."

"The Uchiha's reaction is acceptable, after all, they were the ones who took action first—since it's the Uchiha who came, then we can hand the person over to them."

If the person who came was from the Anbu, then Yugen might not have been able to keep Yakushiji alive. Fortunately, the Uchiha clan has never lacked action.

"Hand them over directly? Your identity will be exposed."

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"It's okay, it'll be exposed sooner or later—don't worry, I'll most likely be fine because I'm an excellent employee."

"I knew it; there was definitely a risk in doing things this way."

"Well, after all, the intelligence agencies aren't idiots."

As they spoke, the two quickly left the crime scene under the cover of night. Yakushiji was still struggling, but he couldn't break free of his restraints. Just a short while later, two Uchiha ninjas arrived.

"Found it, is it this guy?"

One of them picked up Yakushiji and gave him a close look at his face.

"It's him, Yakushiji Fusen, the director of the saisun (charity hospital)."

"Very good, we've got the serious criminal in our hands. Take him back immediately, but be careful of the secret agents trying to snatch him."

"I understand, but this person clearly escaped the village, so why is he in this state? It's not surprising that someone caught him first, but why did they leave him to us?"

"Someone wants to get us involved, but we don't need to worry about their identity right now. We'll find out soon enough—" As he spoke, he raised his chin and pointed at Yakushiji.

The current incident was clearly caused by Yakushiji's coveting of Yugen, but it has been packaged as a conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha's higher-ups. What's even more bizarre is that this time the Uchiha are standing on the moral high ground, representing justice.

Two Uchiha ninjas led the prisoner back to the security headquarters. As they passed through the gates of Konoha, they immediately attracted the attention of the other Konoha ninjas.

The news was quickly reported, and the Anbu responded swiftly. Almost immediately after Yakushiji was imprisoned in the Security Department, Anbu ninjas arrived at the scene.

"Uchiha Ito, we heard you captured Yakushiji Fussen? Please hand him over to us. This matter is no longer within the jurisdiction of the Security Department and should be handled by the Anbu."

Uchiha Ito was the branch head of the security department, and he kept the ANBU ninjas outside the security department.

"Squad leader of the Anbu, you are quite a rare guest—you want to take him away? Sorry, the matter is under investigation. We will fulfill our obligation to inform the Anbu once we have the results."

"Innocent people have been murdered in the village, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Security Department. To be fair, this matter is rightfully the responsibility of the Security Department, because only the Security Department has no connection with the orphanage, so that the handling of the case can be impartial—as for the Dark Division, you should recuse yourselves from any involvement."

Some things are better left unsaid, but the Dark Division has handled so many shady dealings that it's easy to think they'll become darkness itself—this idea is reasonable, because that's exactly what the Dark Division is like.

"you----"

It's amazing that the Uchiha ninjas have started to reason with each other, and they've even managed to leave the Anbu ninjas speechless.

"In any case, the Security Department is acting with the public interest. Squad Leader, whether it's you or us, everything we do is for the betterment of Konoha, isn't it? So we hope you can understand."

The Anbu ninjas couldn't directly force their way in against Uchiha Hatake, and they couldn't win an argument with him, so they were forced to retreat.

The next morning, Yugen was immediately summoned by the Third Hokage.

The ANBU ninjas acted quickly. Even though they didn't capture Yakushiji, they still found clues that proved Yugen was involved in the matter—the breakthrough point was the orphan captured by Kohinata Shingen.

Yu Xian couldn't just destroy the body and cover up the crime; he felt it wasn't necessary.

"Lord Hokage, you wanted to see me?"

The Third Hokage silently smoked his cigarette. The aftermath of the Sand Village attack hadn't even ended yet, and now this had happened. Was the position of Hokage really so busy that one's feet never had a moment to rest?

"Yu Xian, what you've done has put the village in a somewhat passive position—"

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"Lord Hokage, you already know?" Yu Xuan asked, feigning surprise, with a hint of fear on his face.

The Hokage shook his head. "You never intended to hide anything, did you?"

He didn't give Yu Xian a chance to explain, and then used a single sentence to reverse some possibilities that were unfavorable to the higher-ups.

"Listen, you were acting on my orders last night, understand?"

This startled Yu Xian. He racked his brains for a moment before continuing, "Including my intrusion into the security headquarters?"

Yes, including this matter.

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Well, the Hokage truly lives up to his name.

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