Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

"A matter of conduct?"

"Isn't the Dark Division known for its strict discipline?"

The whispers of the crowd echoed clearly in his ears, but Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed completely oblivious.

"This is."

His eyes were fixed on the blurry massage parlor sign in Tobirama Senju's photo, his face as black as the darkest prison in the Land of Lightning.
His secret haven of intimacy, which he had painstakingly created, has been exposed.
Who is it?

"Teacher, this is the personal behavior of a member of the Dark Division. I will rectify the situation properly after I go down and give everyone a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

Turning his gaze away from the ANBU member emerging from the massage parlor, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew the evidence was irrefutable and any further explanation would be futile. He simply nodded and admitted defeat.
But he was clever; he blamed the problem on a few members, completely absolving himself of any responsibility.

His words were perfectly succinct, and since most of the uninformed bystanders were greasy men, they could easily empathize with the oppressive atmosphere of the underworld. Their words, besides showing understanding, also carried a hint of nasty mockery.
"Yes, the ANBU are men too, it's understandable that they occasionally want to have some fun."

"I was just a little rushed; it wasn't really appropriate to go in uniform."

"Haven't you heard? The best disguise is no disguise at all. The technician might even think you're a cosplay customer, haha~"

"A shop even the ANBU frequent? I'll go try it tonight and see how salty it is."

"Let's go together, let's go together~"

Tobirama Senju looked indifferently at his disciple, who was skillfully deflecting the question, his eyes filled with disappointment.

Was this a personal act?

"That's natural."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, his expression resolute.

"Wow~!"

However, the next second, his confident expression froze on his face as a stack of photos slipped out of the envelope. Each photo showed a different background as people entered and exited the massage parlor, and images of groups entering were commonplace.

"Anyone who didn't know better would think it was your secret service having a team-building event."

A cold, angry voice from Tobirama Senju rang in his ears.

"Ah this."

Faced with such overwhelming evidence, even the usually composed Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but show a hint of panic on his face.
There was no other reason than that he vaguely saw his own furtive silhouette in that thick stack of photos.

"call"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath. Since Tobirama Senju had produced these photos, it meant that his scheme to establish a brothel under the guise of the Anbu had been exposed.
If we continue to feign ignorance, we will only make things worse.
"Teacher, I can explain."

"You speak and I listen."

Seeing Tobirama Senju's displeased expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi explained in a serious tone,
"This matter involves classified information; perhaps we should wait until later."

"Let's try another one. Xiaochun has already used this excuse."

Glancing at the female disciple beside him who was blushing and burying her head in her chest, Tobirama Senju shook his head and said...
"Uh"

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was still hesitant and ambiguous, Tobirama Senju, who was truly enraged, shouted at him.

"As a member of a classified department, how could you openly enter and exit such places during working hours, in broad daylight, and tell us this is classified?"

An angry voice echoed throughout the conference room, instantly silencing everyone who was discussing which flavor of chef to choose.

They all fell silent, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at this king who had long stood at the pinnacle of power in Konoha.
"Crunch~ Crunch~ Crunch~"

Of course, this excludes Prisoner Gin, who was enthusiastically showing off his popcorn. Noticing everyone's attention was drawn to his sudden chewing sounds, he pursed his lips and almost choked the icy-faced Tobirama Senju with a single sentence.
"Wow, what an imposing official air! Anyone who didn't know better would think he was the Hokage!"

Sensing the palpable killing intent emanating from Tobirama Senju in the main seat, Uchiha Ryūza, his old face contorted in a grimace, quietly tugged at the sleeve of Uchiha Gin beside him and whispered a word of advice.

"Lord Yin, please say less."

What's wrong with telling the truth?

Feeling the same murderous glare from the white-haired man, Uchiha Gin shrugged, deciding to give his brother-in-law some face to avoid the one he kept at home making him unable to get out of bed.
"Third Hokage, do you have anything to say?"

Tobirama Senju pulled his gaze away from Gin Uchiha, who was mocking him, and continued to question Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was sweating profusely.

"I……"

"Judging from the Hokage's expression, it seems like he has something he can't say. Could it really be, as the advisor said, that this is an Anbu team-building activity? Then..."

A high-ranking ninja from a fringe ninja clan stroked his chin, his eyes gradually shifting from confusion to undisguised smugness.
"Please give me a copy of the Dark Unit application form. Let me make it clear beforehand that I'm not after any departmental benefits; I simply want to do my part for the safety of the village!"

"Get out of here! This dangerous job of serving the village is not for you. I, Sarutobi, will go first!"

"..."

"Say it, just say it!"

As Tobirama Senju grew increasingly aggressive, Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts inexplicably drifted elsewhere.
Who exactly is the mole?

First of all, the members of the secret service would never betray him.

Secondly, Yan, Xiaochun, and Danzo, who grew up with him and were in the same interest chain, would not either.

And Qu Feng has never liked to get involved in their affairs, so it's impossible for him to.

So that leaves...

After finishing his brainstorming session, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly raised his head, his sharp gaze piercing through the crowd below and landing on the expressionless Setsuna Uchiha.

He was the only outsider who had entered the massage parlor recently!

"boom!"

Combined with Uchiha Setsuna's earlier coordinated performance with Senju Tobirama, a nameless anger of betrayal instantly surged into Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart.
The mole has been found!
Suddenly sensing a highly targeted malice, Uchiha Setsuna maintained his usual aloof expression, but inside he was completely bewildered.
Where did these photos come from?

The only evidence he submitted was that Hiruzen Sarutobi had raised the Anbu into a private army; there was not a single record of the massage parlor.

"Teacher, actually this place..."

Since the mole had already revealed the affair with the teacher, continuing to conceal it would only make him look like a clown. Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and slowly began to speak.

"It's the secret rendezvous point for the Dark Division."

"what?"

This unexpected answer, once revealed, instantly caused an uproar among the entire audience. The Jonin looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose face was tense, their strange expressions clearly visible.

They can understand using residential houses or shops as bases, as this would better increase concealment and security.
Even if you use public toilets as your base, just like the black market, it would still be believable.
But your secret service deliberately used a massage parlor, and one of those with an enticingly decorated interior and absolutely top-notch masseuses.
This isn't for a connector, is it?
It's clearly for washing my hair!
After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's explanation, Tobirama Senju's expression remained unchanged. He lightly tapped the table with his fingers, his tone carrying a hint of bewilderment.

"So, according to you, the secret service frequently goes in and out of that place for work?"

"It's so great that you understand, teacher!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded solemnly and continued to defend himself.
“We really only went in to talk about work. You can ask the staff at the massage parlor if you don’t believe me.”

The entire massage parlor, from the madam to the cleaning lady, was staffed by his people. Their stories were already coordinated, and no matter how you questioned them, they wouldn't betray him.
Tobirama Senju watched Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance silently, a cold smile never fading from his lips. After the other man uttered the words "Let's only talk about work," he produced evidence harder than chakra metal.

"Then how do you explain this photo?"

"what?"

Looking at the photograph in Tobirama Senju's hand, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell into a deathly silence, with only his teacher's disappointed voice echoing in his ears.

"Pah! I think you're just lusting after the masseuse's body, you're disgusting!"

In the photo, he is lying on the large bed in a private room, while the glamorous number 28 is diligently performing oral sex. The scene is as erotic as it gets, and as obscene as it can be.

"Hiruzen, you... sigh."

Mitokado Homura, who was behind him, also saw the explicit photos. After several changes in expression, he let out a sigh that was a mixture of helplessness and schadenfreude.
"You scumbag, how could you do this to Biwa Lake?"

With a slightly flushed face, Xiaochun, the girl from the dormitory, stood up for her best friend, saying, "They say men are all bastards, that power corrupts them, and they're absolutely right!"
"I"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, condemned by everyone, was unable to defend himself. Due to his numerous interactions with #28, he couldn't even be sure of the photo's authenticity.

He could only silently harbor all his hatred towards Uchiha Setsuna, determined to make the traitor pay the price once he overcame this ordeal.

"Teacher, there must be some misunderstanding here. I believe Hiruzen is not that kind of person."

Suddenly, a calm voice rang out amidst the accusations. Hiruzen Sarutobi abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with gratitude as he looked at his childhood friend who had spoken up for him.

"Danzo, the evidence is conclusive, what misunderstanding could there be?"

"Teacher, photos can be faked, or someone could be using a transformation technique to deliberately frame Hiruzen. They cannot be used as direct evidence."

Danzo, who stepped forward, gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a reassuring look, before beginning to question the authenticity of the photograph.
"Ah, right, teacher, this is a frame-up! I never did anything like that!" Hiruzen Sarutobi, instantly understanding his childhood friend's hint, perked up, his face filled with anger towards the forger.
Is it a forgery?

Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes. To be honest, he had never questioned the authenticity of the photograph.
Because Hiruzen Sarutobi admitted to the ANBU members entering and leaving the massage parlor, he also became convinced of the authenticity of the explicit photos in his possession.
"That's right. With the rapid development of technology, fake photos are a common occurrence."

Danzo nodded, and with a flick of his wrist, a thin, gray-haired figure instantly emerged from the shadows. With slender arms and legs, Uchiha Gin immediately recognized her as Konan-chan, Hiruko.

"It just so happens that our team has developed a new method for verifying the authenticity of photos. If you trust me, please have my staff conduct the test on the spot."

"You want to have the scans checked? Then you really should have them checked thoroughly."

Seeing that Danzo had clearly come prepared, Tobirama Senju's eyes flashed with a strange light. Then, under everyone's gaze, he handed the photo in his hand to the Root member in charge of the testing.

Hiruko, having taken the photograph, expertly unrolled the scroll behind him. A puff of white smoke rose, and a simple workbench appeared before him, its surface covered with bottles and jars of various colors.

As he immersed the photograph in the prepared reducing solution, the lights on the workbench flickered with a faint blue glow as he gently adjusted the solution.

Tobirama Senju observed the Root member intently examining the authenticity of the photograph with great interest. Realizing he possessed some skill, he couldn't help but turn to Danzo and ask, "..."
"Danzo, he's the one who developed this screening technology, isn't he?"

"The teacher's eyes are indeed sharp. This technology was independently developed by Xiaolanhua with the support of the root research and development fund."

Danzo subtly flattered Hiruko, his eyes filled with admiration.

He never expected that this girl, whose strength was as flat as her chest, would actually possess such considerable scientific research talent.
To date, Hiruko has helped the department develop many useful technologies.
For example, the photo verification technology currently underway,
And photo forgery techniques that are so convincing that they are not easily detectable to the average person.
“Ah! It’s out!”

Just as the two were talking, watching the photo gradually change in the restoration solution, Hiruko's sweet and soft voice rang in everyone's ears, causing many greasy Jonin to immediately raise their flags.
"I need all her information in three minutes."

"Get lost, Little Orchid is mine!"

"call"

Seeing the Jonin representatives nearly come to blows under Konan's divine power, Uchiha Gin, his face still shaken, wiped away a cold sweat.
"No wonder Jiraiya wasn't interested in Tsunade; Konan's power is indeed terrifying!"

"Please take a look, esteemed advisor!"

Hiruko, completely unaware of the rumors circulating about her, removed the photograph from the reducing solution, carefully dried it with a heat gun, and then presented it to Tobirama Senju with both hands.

"Ok?"

Having retrieved the photos again and seeing the drastically changed contents, Tobirama Senju raised an eyebrow, while Hiruzen Sarutobi, filled with trepidation, craned his neck, eager to see what was going on.
"I was indeed innocent!"

Upon seeing the restored photo, a look of relief instantly appeared on his face. His unease vanished in an instant, and his previously hunched back straightened ramrod straight.

"There is definitely a problem with the photo."

After stroking the photograph for a long time, Tobirama Senju looked at the stranger enjoying the service in the photo and slowly nodded.

“Even without any concrete actions, it is a fact that you have turned the secret service base into a brothel. Go down and rectify what needs to be rectified immediately. Captain Setsuna, you are in charge of on-site supervision and real-time reporting. As for the detailed report, I need to see it tomorrow morning.”

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled down. Although the rectification meant that he would lose the erotic base he had worked so hard to build, it was still much better than him being dismissed due to his personal conduct.

"Thank you, Danzo!"

Having narrowly escaped death, he turned to look at Danzo, who was introducing Orchid to Tobirama Senju, his eyes practically piercing Danzo's face with gratitude.

"It's what I should do. Just remember your promise."

Danzo glanced deeply at his childhood friend, whose face was filled with relief. He rarely showed his emotions in public, and suddenly smiled slightly, clearly in a good mood.
"no problem!"

It's just funding, nothing compared to the life-saving grace. From now on, all funding for the grassroots will be approved directly without review! Give us as much as you need!

"Everyone, please be quiet."

After reprimanding Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tobirama Senju, seated in the main seat, slowly spoke, and the whispering representatives instantly fell silent.
"The investigation by relevant departments has temporarily come to a close. I will release the follow-up rectification results gradually after some time. Please feel free to report any issues you may have."

Is it over after we've dealt with them?

Seeing Tobirama Senju already summarizing the meeting, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, who were quite exhausted, frowned and simultaneously turned their gazes to the unharmed Setsuna Uchiha.

What happened to the promised purge of the Konoha Police Force?
"Monkey, did you actually deliver the complaint letter from the Konoha Police Force to the teacher?"

Thinking about having to bail out his cousin Xiao Huang from jail, Mitokado Homura, feeling resentful, gritted his teeth and asked in a low voice,

"I did hand it in, and the teacher even tore it open and checked it in front of me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, equally puzzled, nodded. Tobirama Senju had clearly shown extreme resentment while reading the letter, so why wasn't he mentioning it at all now?

"Monkey, can't you see it, or do you just not want to admit it? Your little brother Uchiha Setsuna, who swore to follow you for life, has completely betrayed you."

Hearing their conversation, Danzo smirked and glanced at Uchiha Setsuna, who was attentively listening to Tobirama Senju's summary of the meeting.

"Impossible! Even if he betrayed us, how could the teacher accept an Uchiha who isn't curly-haired?"

Stealing a glance at Uchiha Kagami, who was sitting upright not far away, Hiruzen Sarutobi denied it in a voice that could only be heard by a few people nearby.

Compared to Tobirama Senju's acceptance of Setsuna Uchiha, the betrayal by his former subordinate seemed somewhat insignificant.

"The facts are clear: Uchiha Setsuna was the mole who leaked the information. You, En, Koharu, and I were all exposed by him!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered upon hearing this. Danzo was right; he had already sensed something amiss when Tobirama Senju's attitude towards Setsuna Uchiha changed.
However, confident in his ability to control the situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not believe that Setsuna Uchiha, who had grown stronger under his protection, would betray him at this time.

But the appearance of the photos completely shattered his last shred of hope.
"It was my oversight, but things haven't gotten to the point of no return. Didn't you notice that the teacher left room for maneuver in his words and actions? This means he just wanted to give us a warning."

After admitting that he had misjudged people, Hiruzen Sarutobi gently shook his head, his eyes filled with unwavering certainty as he looked at his teacher.
“It’s unavoidable to cut losses now, and I will make up for everyone’s losses in the future. The priority now is to rectify the situation and not let the teachers find any more faults.”

Mitomon and the others did not refute what was said; they could still tell what was more important.

"Hiruzen, do any of you guys have anything else to say?"

After uttering a long string of polite words, Tobirama Senju turned to look at his disciples.

"The teacher has said everything that needs to be said, so we won't add anything unnecessary."

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied respectfully, and the others immediately nodded in agreement.
Tobirama Senju nodded. He had achieved his goal of warning them. If he pushed them any further, these disciples might cause some trouble. Even if it came to settling accounts, he had to do it step by step.
"In that case, the meeting is adjourned. Oh, and Uchiha Jonin, please stay behind."

After a dramatic and eventful meeting, the Jonin representatives filed out, with a few hurried figures drawing puzzled looks from the others.
"Go, go, go!"

"What are you in a hurry for?"

"Idiot, if we're any later that massage parlor will be permanently closed!"

After their reminder, the group of Jonin representatives quickened their pace.

In the instant he brushed past Uchiha Setsuna, Hiruzen Sarutobi in the crowd gave him a threatening look.
With a new backer, Uchiha Setsuna showed no sign of backing down, glaring back with his scarlet eyes.

He knew he had sided with Tobirama Senju, completely severing ties with Hiruzen Sarutobi's faction; the struggle between the two had only just begun.

After all the Jonin representatives in the conference room had left, Tobirama Senju didn't say anything to the remaining Uchiha Jonin. Instead, he looked at a corner with displeasure.
"You all leave too."

Whoosh whoosh~
As soon as he finished speaking, several ANBU auras vanished from the room in the blink of an eye. Tobirama Senju snorted coldly, turned to look at the Uchiha Jonin who was standing there waiting, and a faint smile appeared on his stiff face.

"Captain Setsuna, Elder Lucha, I... Pfft! Curly, why didn't you leave?"

Unfortunately, that smile didn't last three seconds. It vanished instantly upon seeing Uchiha Gin's face, stuffed full of popcorn like a hamster's, and he nearly spat on Uchiha Setsuna's face.

"I'm an Uchiha too!"

Gin Uchiha, who was still hoping for more developments, was unlikely to leave so easily.

"You're a Jonin?"

"Uh, a Jonin wouldn't even be a proper dog, would they?"

Uchiha Gin quickly swallowed the popcorn in his mouth, then curled his lip in disdain.

Fortunately, the other delegates in the meeting room had already left by then; otherwise, that remark would surely have drawn a chorus of barks.
"You! Never mind."

Seeing the infuriatingly arrogant Uchiha Gin, Tobirama Senju's lips twitched violently. In the end, he didn't choose to drive him away, but instead turned his gaze to the disciple who had remained invisible throughout the meeting.
"Kyo, what do you think about Hiruzen and the others?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't supervise them well."

Uchiha Kagami lowered his head, a look of self-reproach on his face. His former friend had become like this, and as the village secretary, he bore an undeniable responsibility.
“You don’t need to blame yourself. Just patrolling the border is enough to keep you busy. How can you have the energy to monitor what’s happening in the village?”

As a fellow village secretary, Tobirama Senju understood Kagami's difficulties, so he didn't blame her but instead offered words of comfort.
"Don't worry, teacher. I will definitely urge them to study hard during my time back."

"No need. With frequent conflicts between the Tu and Feng kingdoms these days, your patrol duties will only become more arduous. I think it would be better to hand over the task of overseeing this aspect to Captain Setsuna."

Tobirama Senju chuckled and shook his head, glancing down at Setsuna Uchiha, whose face practically screamed "loyalty to the emperor."
"what?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kagami's eyes widened in disbelief, his aged face filled with astonishment.

Is this still the teacher he knows?
How could they trust Uchiha Setsuna, a staunch anti-Senju figure, so much?
Pfft!
No sooner had Tobirama Senju finished speaking than the expressionless Uchiha beside him instantly slid to his knees, a speed that even Gin Uchiha couldn't match.
"Thank you, Advisor. Our Konoha Police Force will certainly live up to your trust and wipe out the corrupt elements from the village, restoring Konoha to the prosperity and strength it enjoyed during the time of the First Hokage." (End of Chapter)