Land of Fire.
Konoha.
As the standoff between the Uchiha Police Force and the Village Management Brigade intensified, more and more villagers and shinobi gathered to watch.
This was the first direct confrontation between the two factions.
Everyone was eager to see the outcome.
But behind closed doors, many business owners secretly hoped that the Uchiha Police Force would come out on top.
The reason was simple:
The Village Management Brigade was extorting them far more than the Uchiha Police Force ever did.
And unlike the Uchiha, who operated on a voluntary system, the Village Management Brigade imposed their fees with force.
More than that—
The so-called laws they established were nothing more than an excuse to take advantage of people.
Many villagers, curious about whether the Village Management Brigade would actually enforce justice fairly, had approached them for help in minor disputes.
But to their frustration, those in the Village Management Brigade didn't care.
They would take money but rarely act.
And worst of all—
If the wrongdoer had any connections within the Sarutobi Clan, they would simply get a verbal warning and be let go.
It was blatant favoritism.
And now—
The person the Uchiha Police Force had just arrested was none other than Sarutobi Asuma, the younger brother of Sarutobi Shinnosuke!
By all logic, Asuma should have left the village already to pursue the ideals of the Twelve Guardian Ninja.
But instead, after being forbidden from seeing Kurenai Yuhi, he had taken to drinking excessively at Konoha's bars.
And today, in his drunken stupor, he had refused to pay.
Uchiha Satoshi had no patience for nonsense, regardless of the suspect's status.
So, just as he had done before—
He arrested Asuma on the spot.
But as expected, Asuma started shouting about his family:
"My dad is Hokage! My brother is the captain of the Village Management Brigade! You can't do this!"
Clearly, getting thrown in jail last time had taught him nothing.
The tension escalated.
The Third Squad of the Uchiha Police Force was now surrounded.
Yet, Uchiha Satoshi remained calm.
With an expression of utter indifference—
He slapped Asuma across the face.
Hard.
Right in front of Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
A direct provocation.
Was the Uchiha Police Force unaware that the Village Management Brigade was meant to be their replacement?
Of course, they were aware.
But the Uchiha Police Force was no longer the reckless, power-hungry faction it once was.
Ever since Uchiha Bai Ye became captain, discipline had been enforced.
No one would act without his orders.
Even if they were frustrated, they would wait.
They would endure.
Because Bai Ye had made it clear—
"Acting without my command is not loyalty—it's stupidity."
And none of them wanted to disappoint him.
"My dad is the Hokage! How dare you hit me?!" Asuma roared, his voice slurring from the alcohol.
He struggled, but Uchiha Satoshi's grip didn't loosen.
"Idiot."
Satoshi spat out the word dismissively.
Asuma's face twisted in anger.
"So what if your father is the Hokage?"
A new voice spoke up.
Senju Nawaki.
Recently promoted from the reserves, Nawaki stepped forward, his golden-brown eyes filled with disdain.
"Being the Hokage's son doesn't give you the right to cause trouble!"
What a disgrace to the Sarutobi name.
Being born into a prestigious lineage meant upholding its reputation.
And what was Asuma doing?
Drinking, brawling, and refusing to pay his tab.
"My grandfather was the First Hokage. My great-uncle was the Second. Both of them were Hokage."
Nawaki crossed his arms.
"Do you see me bragging about it?"
Meanwhile—
Sarutobi Shinnosuke stepped forward, clearly irritated that he was being ignored.
"Didn't you hear me?" he repeated.
"I said I am protecting this man."
His voice was filled with authority, expecting obedience.
Instead—
Uchiha Satoshi laughed.
It wasn't the kind of laugh that came from amusement.
It was mocking.
"Protect him? You?"
He scoffed.
"You sure you're not just here to protect your family's reputation?"
His gaze turned sharp.
"If you want to protect your brother, maybe I should open his skull and see if there's anything inside besides alcohol."
The Third Squad of the Uchiha Police Force stood proudly behind their leader.
And then—
With unwavering conviction, Uchiha Satoshi spoke:
"Ever since Captain Bai Ye took over, the Guard has followed one rule—"
He raised his hand.
Three fingers.
"Fairness."
One finger lowered.
"Fairness."
Another finger went down.
"And more f*ing fairness!"
His voice boomed across the street.
"I don't care if you're the son of the Hokage or the Hokage himself—"
"If you break the law in my district, you answer to us!"
The Third Squad couldn't hide their admiration.
For days, they had endured the provocations of the Village Management Brigade.
And now—
Their leader had spoken.
They would no longer tolerate it.
Even Uchiha Itachi, standing beside Nawaki, looked conflicted.
If it had been an ordinary criminal, his duties as an undercover agent wouldn't be an issue.
But this?
This was a direct challenge to Hiruzen Sarutobi's authority.
Should he step in?
Should he report this to his father?
Itachi's fists clenched.
He was the Hokage's spy within the Uchiha Police Force.
He had a duty to watch them.
But…
Somewhere deep inside him—
Something felt wrong.
"Don't worry, Itachi."
A hand landed on his shoulder.
It was Nawaki.
"If things get messy, I'll protect you."
Itachi felt an odd sense of envy.
Nawaki didn't overthink things.
He didn't have to hide his allegiances.
He simply lived.
Would he ever know that kind of freedom?
Meanwhile, a Third Squad member approached Uchiha Satoshi.
"Sir, should we report this to Vice-Captain Shanyang?"
"I recommend calling for backup."
They were outnumbered.
And the Village Management Brigade had clearly planned this.
Uchiha Satoshi smirked.
"No need."
His gaze shifted.
"These fools are already finished."
A sudden roar filled the air.
A deep, rumbling hum—
VROOOOOM!
A thunderous engine erupted across Konoha's streets.
Heads turned.
Villagers gasped.
And then—
A shadow appeared on the horizon.
A black machine, sleek and futuristic, speeding toward them like a beast.
Dust trailed behind it.
At its helm—
Uchiha Bai Ye.
A wild grin on his face.
His First-Generation Police Motorcycle, roaring like a summoned creature.
And with him—
Tsunade, leaning into his chest, cheeks flushed.
Mitarashi Anko, clinging to his waist, eyes gleaming with excitement.
The ground trembled as the captain arrived.
The Uchiha Police Force stood straighter.
And in the presence of their leader—
The balance of power shifted instantly.
Captain Uchiha Bai Ye was back.
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