Hatake Kakashi originally didn't want to do this.
But…
Sarutobi Hiruzen's performance just now indeed made him very disappointed.
His father, Konoha White Fang, abandoned a mission to save his comrades in the village, which led to resentment and his death by suicide.
His teachers, both his master and mistress, sacrificed themselves to protect the village during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's rampage.
His teammates, Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin, also died tragically in the war.
They were extremely important to Hatake Kakashi, but they are all gone now.
However, if the death of these closest family, teachers, and friends could only result in Lord Hokage's external compromise, the sacrifice of the village's interests, and the use of any means for internal conflict…
Hatake Kakashi could not accept it!
Perhaps his heart was already dead.
But the matter of Uchiha Yagami subtly stimulated him.
This was due to Yagami's special status as a member of the Uchiha Clan, and also because of that man's strange trust in him…
It made Hatake Kakashi suddenly realize that he was still a person after all, not just a tool named ninja!
So, he took out all the reports and handed them to everyone.
For a time, everyone quietly began to read.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious, but in the end, he could not stop any of this.
After reading the report, all the important figures in Konoha's decision-making body looked at each other in silence.
Hatake Kakashi smiled slightly.
"What do you all think?"
Uchiha Fugaku naturally wouldn't let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Looking at it this way, it is indeed Sarutobi Asuma who abused his power for personal gain, retaliated, and conspired to frame Yagami's two subordinates, which is why Yagami resorted to this last resort!"
Yamanaka Inoichi himself was one of the people involved in the investigation, so he didn't dare to speak rashly at this moment.
He and Choza Akimichi habitually looked towards the spiritual leader of Ino-Shika-Cho…
Shikaku Nara.
But what could Shikaku Nara say?
Say that Sarutobi Asuma murdered a fellow village ninja, committed a heinous crime, and therefore deserved to die?!
On the contrary, Tsume Inuzuka, although a female ninja, had the most volatile and straightforward personality. After reading the report, she slammed the table and shouted loudly: "Lord Hokage!"
"Although Asuma is your biological son, if this report is true, colluding with criminal spies imprisoned by Anbu, and conspiring to frame a fellow village ninja, especially such a young ninja, is indeed unforgivable!"
"I believe that although Uchiha Yagami's methods were somewhat extreme, they are also understandable!"
"Even Lord Hokage, who has always been famous throughout the Shinobi World for his impartiality and fairness, would surely uphold justice even against his own family if it were you, right?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "…"
Shibi Aburame was low-key and steady, but he also nodded slightly, agreeing with Tsume Inuzuka's statement.
Even…
Even the Hyuga Clan Head, Hinata Hizashi, couldn't help but frown after reading it.
"Using such despicable methods against a fellow village ninja indeed exceeds the limit of tolerance…"
"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Yagami's actions are indeed understandable…"
Hatake Kakashi watched this scene and understood in his heart that these clan heads might not truly support Uchiha Yagami, but influenced by Lord Hokage's previous weak performance in foreign policy, they probably held some resentment.
If one is weak externally but strong internally, whose interests are harmed?
It's none other than the interests of Konoha Village's own ninjas and their own clans.
So these clan heads all had their own calculations.
If he could see clearly, how could Sarutobi Hiruzen not understand?
But he had no way to express his opposition directly.
So, he secretly gave Shimura Danzo a look.
But unexpectedly, Shimura Danzo didn't pay attention!
That old dog!
Sarutobi Hiruzen cursed inwardly!
He was clearly happy to see Sarutobi Hiruzen's weakness being criticized!
One must know that the last time Sarutobi Hiruzen made external compromises was at the end of the Third Shinobi World War, when he signed various armistice agreements that conceded rights and humiliated the nation, which was unacceptable to the entire Konoha Village.
Thus, Sarutobi Hiruzen was forced to choose to abdicate and hand over the Hokage's throne temporarily to Minato Namikaze, while he himself ruled from behind the scenes, acting as the retired emperor.
If there was a chance to impeach him again this time…
Shimura Danzo clearly harbored his own ambitions.
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances, knowing it was their turn to speak.
"Alas, Hiruzen, Asuma really went too far this time…"
"You have always been impartial and treated all the ninjas in the village as your own children, so those two children from the Police Force are no different from Asuma…"
"As for Uchiha Yagami, although his actions were somewhat extreme, things have come to this point, and it's irreversible."
"I think we should just detain him for a period to reflect properly…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen clenched his fists tightly.
Even the two of you…
He looked up, and everyone's gaze was fixed on him…
This scene actually made him feel a little fearful…
Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed and forced himself to calm down.
"I understand."
"Although Asuma is my son, since he has done evil, I, as the Hokage, will never cover for him!"
"Yagami… although he… alas, never mind…"
"Shisui, inform the guards at the Anbu Prison to let him out…"
Uchiha Shisui was greatly startled: "Lord Hokage, this…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand: "This is an order."
"Right is right, and wrong is wrong."
"The ninjas in the village are all my family, and I will never take my anger out on Yagami because of Asuma!"
"If it were me who discovered Asuma doing this…"
"I would also uphold justice even against my own family!"
Uchiha Shisui could only say: "Yes, Lord Hokage…"
A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared under Hatake Kakashi's mask.
Uchiha Fugaku breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Of course, Uchiha Fugaku also knew deeply…
Besides being caught off guard by this move from Hatake Kakashi.
There was only one fundamental reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen truly agreed to release Yagami…
That is, he couldn't be confined in the first place!
The reason Yagami isn't coming out now is simply because it's his own choice.
Of course, even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't understand Yagami's thoughts.
…
Walking out of the Hokage Building, Uchiha Fugaku approached Hatake Kakashi.
"Captain Kakashi, thank you for this time."
Hatake Kakashi shook his head.
"I merely did what was within my duty."
Uchiha Fugaku smiled: "Then you have already surpassed the vast majority of people…"
After saying this sarcastic remark, Uchiha Fugaku patted his shoulder and turned to leave.
On the Hokage Building, by the office window, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uchiha Shisui watched this scene, and both their hearts sank.
Hatake Kakashi, has he truly taken the side of the Uchiha Clan?
Hatake Kakashi did not look up.
But he sensed something.
He knew that from his actions at the Hokage meeting just now, it was already impossible to gain Lord Hokage's complete trust again…
And the casual conversation he just had with Uchiha Fugaku would become ironclad proof of his "collusion" with the Uchiha Clan…
He gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"Well, since it's already like this, let me be willful for once…"
…
That night.
Hyuga Clan compound.
A ghost-like figure, taking advantage of the deep night, quietly approached…
Naturally, it was the Hidden Cloud Village's envoy… the Head Ninja.
"The Hyuga Clan's Byakugan…"
"Our Hidden Cloud Village is determined to get it!"
"Moreover, since we are going to steal it, we must steal the pair with the purest bloodline…"
"Hyuga Hiashi's daughter, her name is…"
"Hinata Hyuga?"
He sneered, turned into a black light, and quietly approached the Hyuga clan head's residence.
(End of Chapter)