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One late night half a month later.

The three members of Uchiha Yi's team set out on the journey back to Konoha in the night, their figures gradually lengthening under the faint moonlight.

This mission is more difficult. The goal is to eliminate an enemy reconnaissance team that attempts to infiltrate the interior of the Fire Country.

After a week of arduous tracking, Uchiha Yi's team finally defeated the enemies one by one and successfully completed this A-level mission.

When they returned to Konoha Village, the streets were deserted, with only the occasional chirping of birds at night breaking the silence.

"Well, you've worked hard this week, everyone go back and have a good rest! Dismissed!"

After saying goodbye to Hinata Shiori and Inuzuka River, Uchiha Yi immediately returned home.

After a week of long-distance travel, he just wanted to go to bed immediately.

The next day, early morning.

In the training ground behind the Uchiha clan’s residence.

Uchiha Yi was immersed in his own training, sweat streaming down his cheeks.

Just then, he suddenly noticed some movement behind him.

"who is it?"

Uchiha Yi's face changed, and he stared at the shadow in the woods behind him with a slightly cold look.

"Uchiha Yi, the clan leader summons you."

A ninja wearing the uniform of the Konoha Police Force slowly walked out of the shadows.

"understood."

Uchiha Yi nodded, quickly packed his equipment, and ran towards the Uchiha clan's meeting hall.

Soon he stood in front of the door of the Uchiha clan's meeting hall.

Looking at the heavy door of the conference hall in front of him, Uchiha Yi felt a little uneasy for some reason.

When he pushed open the heavy wooden door, the scene before him made his heart tighten.

The clan leader, Uchiha Yi Fuyue, sat at the head seat, and on both sides were many high-ranking members of the Uchiha clan.

Their expressions were solemn and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air.

"Yi, you are here."

Fugaku's voice was low, carrying an indescribable heaviness.

Uchiha Yi nodded, his eyes swept over the clan leaders present, and he began to speculate secretly in his heart.

Those present were all high-ranking members of the clan, including several jonin captains of the Konoha police force.

What on earth could have caused the clan leader and all the senior officials to gather here in such a serious manner?

"I have some bad news for you."

Fugaku spoke slowly, his expression becoming more serious than ever before, "Your leader and instructor, Hatake Sakumo, committed suicide last night...

"what?!"

Uchiha Yi looked up with shock on his face.

His throat felt dry and his mind was in a mess.

How could it be so sudden?

There was no warning at all.

I have only been away from the village for a week!

What exactly happened in the village this week?

Teacher Sakumo... ultimately couldn't avoid this tragic ending.

Why did it happen when he was not in the village...

After a long silence, Uchiha Yi slowly came to his senses. He turned his stiff neck with difficulty and looked at Uchiha Fugaku.

He opened and closed his mouth several times before he managed to squeeze out a few words: "Why?"

Fugaku's eyes were deep. After taking a deep look at Uchiha Yi, he said in a deep voice: "Hatake Sakumo gave up the mission in order to save his companions, causing heavy losses to the village."

"This kind of words can only fool fools."

Total nonsense!

Uchiha Yi's brows were filled with indifference, and he didn't believe this explanation at all.

He didn't know what mission Hatake Sakumo had given up, nor did he care about the truth of the rumors in the village.

In any case, it is impossible to force the village's top combat force, Konoha White Fang, to death just for a mission!

"Of course, this explanation was only released by the village's top brass."

Fugaku shook his head solemnly and continued, "According to our clan's secret investigation, someone among Konoha's high-ranking officials participated in the persecution of Sakumo, trying to use public opinion and pressure to force him into a dead end."

"who is it?"

"According to our intelligence, it's not just one person. The Konoha high-level officials involved in this matter may be beyond your imagination, but what is certain is that Shimura Danzo is definitely one of them. The Root under his command deliberately spread the words that forced Sakumo."

"Is the Hokage involved in this?"

"You actually doubted the Hokage?"

Fugaku showed a little surprise and looked at Uchiha Yi.

He did not answer directly, but just stared into Uchiha Yi's eyes quietly.

After a moment of silence, his lips moved slightly, and he murmured in a voice so soft that it was inaudible: "I am not sure whether the Hokage was involved, but what is certain is that the Anbu deliberately allowed the Root to do this."

"I understand."

Uchiha Yi clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on his hands, and he felt an unprecedented anger burning in his chest.

Hatake Sakumo served as his instructor, although only for half a year, but Uchiha Yi had already regarded him as his master in his heart.

There is no doubt that this incident was definitely set up by someone.

As for Naruto...

As the direct subordinate of the Hokage, the Anbu has more power than the Root.

In this matter, the fact that the Anbu turned a blind eye has already shown the Hokage's attitude!

Moreover, as the Third Hokage, if Sarutobi Hiruzen was willing to personally step in to suppress the failure of a mission, it would only take a few words.

Although Uchiha Yi is still unable to confirm the specific circumstances, he can roughly infer that this matter must have been led by Danzo, and other Konoha high-level officials also acquiesced to the occurrence of the incident.

"Yi, do you understand now? The so-called village is nothing but a hypocritical lie."

Fugaku slowly walked in front of Yi and looked into his eyes, as if he wanted to see something clearly. "The so-called honor of the village and the bond between companions are just tricks played by the Konoha high-level officials to manipulate people's hearts."

"Remember! Only the family is our true home, and the family's honor is everything we pursue."

After saying this, Fugaku patted Yi's shoulder and waited for his next answer.

Fugaku's words seemed to have a deep meaning. Uchiha Yi was silent for a long time before he said carefully: "I understand, clan leader."

Fugaku lowered his head slightly and looked at Yi's profile, and said seriously: "Yi, I believe you are a smart person. In the near future, the Uchiha clan will definitely surpass the village."

Uchiha Yi immediately replied: "As long as the clan leader gives the order, I will definitely fight for the clan!"

"very good!"

The old Uchiha sitting on the right raised his eyelids and cast a sharp gaze at Uchiha Yi, "I agree that Uchiha Yi will join the police force and serve as the captain of the seventh team!"

"I agree, too."

"agree!"

"I agree!"

"agree!"

Several voices of approval were heard from several Uchiha high-ranking officials.

"Okay, then I declare that Uchiha Yi officially serves as the captain of the 7th Team of the Konoha Police Force."

Following Fugaku's announcement, several Uchiha high-ranking officials all stood up and nodded slightly to Uchiha Yi.

"Thank you for your trust, my Lords."

Uchiha Yi bowed slightly to several high-ranking members of the clan.

At this moment, there was no expression on his face and he looked extremely calm.

……

The news of Konoha White Fang's suicide seemed to have been deliberately suppressed.

The rumor only circulated in the village for a few days and then suddenly stopped spreading.

After that, no more rumors about Konoha White Fang were heard in the village.

For most ordinary people, the death of Konoha White Fang was not news worthy of much attention. Even most ordinary villagers did not know that Hatake Sakumo, who was very famous in the ninja world, was dead.

In contrast to the calmness within Konoha Village, the other four major countries in the ninja world expressed doubts about the authenticity of the matter after learning the news.

Several major hidden villages even sent out spy teams to Konoha to gather information.

When the news of Konoha White Fang's suicide was confirmed, it immediately caused a strong response in several major hidden villages.

Countless people were shocked.

The Konoha White Fang, who was so famous in the ninja world, actually committed suicide like this?

Some people feel regretful, some people are puzzled.

Some people were ecstatic.