Uchiha Inohi noticed the captain's serious expression and couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity.
Despite his young age, Yoru was a powerhouse with extreme methods and a decisive approach. Since becoming captain, he'd worked tirelessly, implementing iron-fisted reforms that cleaned up Konoha's atmosphere. Now, villains kept their heads down, not daring to show their faces, bringing an unprecedented level of peace to the village—a feat no previous police force captain had ever achieved.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow.
After swiftly eliminating Sarutobi Hiyu and his son Jiro, as well as cutting down two Anbu captains, Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Uchiha Shisui, Yoru's fame had reached unparalleled heights, his name shining brighter than ever!
What fool would be reckless enough to stir trouble at a time like this and court their own death?
So, like the other police force members, Uchiha Inohi held deep admiration and respect for him.
"Captain, is there something more to this case?" he asked.
Yoru didn't hold back, speaking in a low, steady voice.
"Edo Tensei."
"Edo Tensei… that's…"
Most people in the ninja world were clearly unaware of the horrors of Edo Tensei.
Only Uchiha Yakumi frowned and said, "I remember the clan leader mentioning it once…"
"It's a forbidden jutsu that uses living people as sacrifices to forcibly summon a dead person's soul from the Pure Land, turning them into a killing machine fully controlled by the caster…"
Everyone's faces paled at the explanation.
"Using living people as sacrifices to summon the dead?!"
"Is that even possible?"
Yakumi nodded gravely. "It is. The summoned dead may not be at their full strength from when they were alive, but if they were truly powerful, they'd still surpass ordinary ninjas. It's a terrifying secret technique—an evil, forbidden jutsu that toys with life and death, defiling souls!"
Uchiha Inohi's mind raced.
"Captain, are you saying someone's using corpses to research Edo Tensei?"
Uchiha Aoki spat angrily, "That's disgusting!"
"Digging up graves, stealing bones, disturbing the peace of our ancestors and loved ones—not only leaving them exposed but using them as vessels for a filthy forbidden jutsu! It's beyond despicable!"
"And to think this jutsu requires living sacrifices…"
"Captain, who the hell created such a vile technique?!"
Yoru replied calmly, "The Second Hokage…"
"Tobirama Senju."
The group's expressions shifted dramatically.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!
To the Uchiha clan, that name was synonymous with death itself!
Even the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, didn't inspire such hatred.
Uchiha Tetsuka, fiery as ever, trembled with rage before sneering, "Of course!"
"Only someone like Tobirama Senju could come up with such a dirty, evil jutsu!"
Inohi sighed but couldn't suppress his curiosity. "But Tobirama's long dead, and Edo Tensei hasn't been heard of for years…"
"Why would it suddenly resurface now?"
Uchiha Yamakaze immediately asked, "Captain, who do you think is restarting research on this evil jutsu?"
Yoru glanced at him.
Yamakaze's heart skipped a beat. "Could it be…?"
Everyone understood at once.
Konoha's higher-ups!
It had to be them—no one else!
Tetsuka roared, "It's definitely Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo!"
"They were Tobirama's disciples, so of course they'd inherit that filthy jutsu!"
"Plus, they know they're no match for the captain, so they're resorting to these lowlife tactics to take him down!"
The others nodded in agreement, their anger boiling over.
Yoru, of course, knew they were behind it.
But researching Edo Tensei wasn't easy.
Orochimaru had once said the jutsu wasn't too difficult, but that was for him. For others, it was truly a forbidden technique of the highest order.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have stayed hidden until Orochimaru brought it back.
Hiruzen didn't care about whether a jutsu was forbidden or not.
He himself had mastered techniques like the Reaper Death Seal.
So, the reason he hadn't used Edo Tensei wasn't because he didn't want to—it was because he couldn't.
The sudden revival of this research pointed to one thing: Danzo had contacted Orochimaru. The two had likely struck a deal, giving Danzo access to the secrets of Edo Tensei.
But it seemed he hadn't fully succeeded yet, hence the frantic grave-robbing.
Yoru sneered inwardly.
That old dog Danzo really had a death wish…
Shisui had just died, and now Danzo was jumping out to dig his own grave.
Did he think he could use a jutsu from Orochimaru to take him down?
What a delusional dream…
Yakumi hurriedly asked, "Captain, what do we do?"
Yoru said coldly, "Since they're sneaking around, not wanting to be noticed, we'll do the opposite…"
"Announce to the entire village that grave robbers are running rampant, desecrating tombs with no regard for morality. Tell all villagers and ninjas to stay vigilant."
Yakumi grinned. "Got it."
"This'll drive Danzo and Hiruzen up the wall…"
Yoru continued, "This is just the start. Leave the rest to me."
Yakumi knew that anything involving Konoha's higher-ups was beyond his ability to handle and nodded quickly. "Yes, Captain."
"Besides spreading the word about the grave robbers, there's one more thing to keep a close eye on…"
"Missing people."
Everyone's hearts sank as they grasped the captain's meaning.
"Captain, are you saying Danzo and his crew are kidnapping people for experiments?"
Tetsuka sneered, "Since Edo Tensei needs living sacrifices, they'll definitely do it!"
"Just like Orochimaru did back then!"
"And who was Orochimaru working with? Danzo, with Hiruzen's approval behind it all!"
"Those people are capable of any kind of depravity!"
Inohi sighed too. "Yeah, Orochimaru wasn't exiled for doing human experiments—it was only because the news leaked…"
"Hiruzen's the kind of guy who'll quietly allow or even order Orochimaru and Danzo to commit all sorts of dark, dirty deeds. But the second it's exposed and threatens his own interests, he cuts them off without hesitation."
"This time's probably the same. Danzo's likely the mastermind, but Hiruzen will keep up his public image, never letting Danzo tarnish his 'great' reputation."
Aoki nodded. "That's why they're doing this research in secret…"
Yoru cut through the chatter.
He was all about action.
"Yakumi, inform the village about the grave-robbing and step up patrols and defenses."
"Tetsuka, Inohi, you two investigate the missing persons cases. Report any findings to me immediately."
The three squad leaders straightened, responding respectfully.
"Yes, Captain!"
Yoru himself led Aoki and Yamakaze straight to the home of a ninja named Oishi.
He wanted to investigate this personally.
The moment they arrived, Oishi, a low-ranking ninja, saw Yoru and was overcome with excitement and awe—he was a die-hard fan…
"L-Lord Yoru! I can't believe I'm actually meeting you!" he stammered.
Yoru frowned slightly. "Explain the situation."
Oishi hurriedly complied. "Y-Yes… Lord Yoru, look here. This is my father's grave. It doesn't look disturbed, but the bones inside the coffin are gone!"
"These grave robbers are heartless, defiling even the bodies of the dead! Lord Yoru, please bring justice for my father and let him rest in peace!"
Yoru carefully inspected the site. There were indeed no obvious traces, suggesting the culprits were careful not to be noticed. But…
With his unmatched Sharingan and keen perception, Yoru detected faint traces of chakra lingering in the soil, and…
"What's this?"
Aoki and Yamakaze saw his expression and felt a jolt.
"Captain, did you find something?"
Yoru's voice was grave. "Wood Release."
"W-Wood Release?!"
Aoki and Yamakaze were stunned. Everyone in the ninja world knew Wood Release was a legendary technique unique to the God of Shinobi, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!
But why would such a jutsu suddenly appear in an ordinary ninja's grave?
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