Kakashi heard these words, the eyes behind his mask couldn't help but widen. 'No way, this old cssmate wouldn't be so irrational, right?' Although he was already famous for being reckless back in school.

  "Is there some misunderstanding in this?"

  Ryosuke, however, didn't speak rashly and said to Kakashi, "Ask the people around, and you'll know the truth."

  Kakashi looked at the surrounding onlookers.

  Immediately, someone came forward and said, "This Uchiha cnsman is right, Asuma went for the kill right from the start, clearly aiming to take lives. Even after losing, he used such a rge-scale jutsu."

  "This time, he definitely can't be let off lightly."

  Fortunately, he wasn't hurt by such a jutsu, but he was terribly frightened in his heart.

  Kakashi heard these words, and his face turned a little dark.

  This was really a difficult situation now. Attacking a fellow vilge ninja and even blowing up the street, injuring so many people.

  Either of these counts as a major crime.

  But as a member of the Hokage's Anbu, if he wanted to continue serving under the Third Hokage, he had to fight for it in this matter. He said seriously, "It's better to hand him over to us Anbu for handling. I'm sure Lord Hokage will give you and the victims a proper expnation."

  Hearing this, Ryosuke felt a bit of anger rising in his heart, his crimson Sharingan emitting a red light, with its ocur power pressing down.

  "Looks like even the Hokage's Anbu don't know their pce. Have you all forgotten that the vilge's w and order falls under our Uchiha cn's jurisdiction? Not even the Third Hokage has the authority to interfere in our affairs."

  Kakashi stared into those intimidating Sharingan eyes, feeling immense pressure. He thought that Ryosuke might actually be pnning to attack him. Pulling down his left eye's patch, he revealed a red three-tomoe Sharingan to resist the pressure from Ryosuke.

  This made him feel slightly better. Although what the other said made sense—even the Third Hokage couldn't interfere—that was the old Uchiha cn. After the Nine-Tails incident, the Uchiha cn no longer had such powerful authority.

  Ryosuke gnced at Kakashi's Sharingan, which should be Obito's eye, right?

  Although it was a three-tomoe Sharingan, in essence, it was already a Mangekyo Sharingan.

  If Kakashi could activate the Mangekyo state, his ocur power might even surpass Ryosuke's three-tomoe Sharingan. It's just that Kakashi couldn't activate it now.

  Ryosuke smiled at Kakashi, "Don't worry, I won't attack you. After all, I'm not Sarutobi Asuma."

  "You're in the Hokage's Anbu, so naturally, you must uphold the Third Hokage's authority. But this matter will definitely be handled by the Uchiha cn. If the Third Hokage has any objections, let him speak directly with our cn leader."

  Seeing how resolute the other was, Kakashi gave up any further ideas. He could feel Ryosuke's immense ocur power, even greater than his own three-tomoe Sharingan. He might not even be able to defeat him.

  Moreover, if the Anbu and the Police Force cshed within the vilge, the entire vilge would fall into chaos.

  That kind of responsibility wasn't something he could bear. Turning around, he left directly for the Hokage's office.

  This matter would have to be decided by the Third Hokage himself.

  Remaining in pce, Uchiha Idaka, watching Ryosuke stand so firmly against the Anbu, felt a surge of satisfaction.

  When had the Anbu ever dared to oppose the Uchiha cn like this?

  "Ryosuke, I'll bring Asuma back to the Police Force headquarters first for the cn leader to judge."

  Ryosuke nodded slightly.

  Idaka then instructed a few Police Force members to bind Sarutobi Asuma tightly and take him to the Police Force.

  In the Third Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was handling daily paperwork when he saw Kakashi push the door open and enter.

  "Is something wrong with Naruto?"

  He had previously tasked Kakashi with monitoring and protecting Naruto. Kakashi shook his head and reyed everything that had just occurred to the Third Hokage.

  The more the Third Hokage listened, the darker his face became, and in his anger, he threw the pipe in his mouth to the ground.

  That Asuma was truly disappointing. How could he commit such a grave mistake?

  He had thought Asuma had matured and would become a talent in the future, but he ended up causing an even bigger mess. He not only attacked someone in public but also used the Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning technique, damaging the streets and injuring vilgers.

  "How could he act so recklessly? Such crimes, according to the Uchiha cn's regutions, would result in at least a ten-year sentence."

  The Third Hokage's outburst startled Kakashi. It seemed the Hokage was truly furious, though whether his anger was directed at Asuma or the Uchiha cn wasn't clear.

  Not wanting to face the Third Hokage's wrath, Kakashi said, "Lord Hokage, I've reported the matter. I'll return to protect Naruto now."

  Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand dismissively, signaling for him to leave. He realized he had just lost his composure.

  Asuma had utterly disgraced the Hokage's name. If he weren't his son, Hiruzen himself would support a severe punishment.

  But for the Uchiha cn to refuse Kakashi's request and insist on handling it themselves…

  Was the Uchiha cn trying to pce themselves above him as the Hokage? They even dared to exploit his te teacher, the Second Hokage, for their purposes. How despicable!

  The Uchiha cn wanted to control everything, clearly disregarding his authority.

  ———

  Meanwhile, at the Uchiha Police Force headquarters, Idaka locked Asuma in a temporary cell and reported the incident to Captain Fugaku and Elder Hachiyo.

  Hearing the report, both Fugaku and Hachiyo were taken aback. Hachiyo knew Ryosuke was an extremist.

  This man had actually arrested the Hokage's son, Asuma.

  Even though Asuma had committed a serious crime, Ryosuke wasn't injured, and the vilgers only suffered minor injuries. As long as compensation was provided, the issue could be resolved without much trouble. As long as no one died, it was a trivial matter.

  But Ryosuke's bold actions greatly impressed him. Unable to hold back, Hachiyo turned to the cn leader.

  "Cn leader, how should we handle this matter? Or rather, what punishment should we impose?"

  Since Asuma was now in their custody, they had to issue a sentence. Anything less would be a disgrace to their cn.

  Fugaku, however, showed no hesitation, his face calm.

  He had seen the future. Even if they detained the Hokage's son, it wouldn't matter.

  Under Ryosuke's leadership, the Uchiha cn would prosper and thrive in the future, so he fully supported Ryosuke's decisions.

  Fugaku replied coldly, "Punish him according to the Uchiha cn's regutions."

  "To commit such crimes—attempted murder, attacking someone in public, destroying the streets, and harming vilgers—"

  "Elder Hachiyo, how many years do you think he deserves?"

  Hachiyo was shocked by Fugaku's response. Without any hesitation or consultation with the Hokage, the cn leader made the decision.

  "According to our regutions, attempted murder would warrant at least five years, and destruction of vilge property with injuries would add another five."

  "Altogether, ten years."

  "Cn leader, are you certain about this?"

  Hachiyo wasn't opposed to punishing Asuma severely, but Fugaku's decisiveness was unusual, prompting him to ask one st time.

  Fugaku replied firmly, "No need to reconsider."

  "Then it's settled: ten years of imprisonment."

  Ten years seemed like a long time. By the time this young man was released, he'd practically be middle-aged.

  Just as Hachiyo was pondering this, the Police Force meeting room doors opened, and the Third Hokage entered with several Anbu members.

  Though this was the Police Force's headquarters, the Uchiha's stronghold, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't afraid. With his skills and the proximity to the vilge center, any conflict here would quickly draw reinforcements.

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