Qianyu had already sensed it.
The ones outside were his own clansmen.
Yet just as he moved to open the door—
The knocking abruptly stopped.
His brows knit slightly.
More chakra signatures appeared.
"Captain Qian—"
"Shut up."
A deep, stern voice cut in.
Qianyu recognized it immediately.
Uchiha Yakumi.
"Are you trying to disobey Elder Yashiro's orders?!"
"B-but—"
The door was shoved open.
Qianyu stepped out.
"What happened?"
He didn't need an explanation.
From the way they were being restrained, from the panic in their faces—
A powerful sense of foreboding surged in his chest.
"Captain!"
"Captain Qianyu!"
"I—"
Yakumi stepped in front of them again.
"Qianyu, you've been suspended."
"Police Force matters are temporarily not something I can discuss with you."
"I'm acting under orders. Please understand."
If that were all, Qianyu wouldn't have cared.
But the anxiety carved into his subordinates' expressions told him one thing clearly—
This was far from simple.
"Where are Aoki and Yamafū?"
His voice was calm, but sharp.
Those two—his most devoted followers—
There was no way they would be absent unless something had gone terribly wrong.
"T-they…"
Yakumi snapped.
"Enough!"
"Do you intend to defy orders outright?!"
Qianyu's eyes turned icy.
"Yakumi."
"Tell me the truth."
"I said this doesn't concern you."
Qianyu stepped closer.
"You know me."
"Even if you don't tell me, I'll find out—one way or another."
Yakumi hesitated.
He didn't want to defy Elder Yashiro.
But he also knew—
The man before him meant every word he said.
This was someone who truly would do anything.
Perhaps telling him was safer—
Better than letting him tear the village apart looking for answers.
"Qianyu… I can disobey Elder Yashiro and tell you."
"But you must promise me one thing."
"You cannot act rashly."
Qianyu replied flatly,
"I can't promise anything."
"Y-you—!"
Qianyu pressed on.
"Yamafū and Aoki are gone."
"Your orders come from Elder Yashiro—not the clan head."
"Do you really think I'm an idiot?"
"What happened to the clan?"
His voice rose without him noticing.
Yakumi let out a long sigh.
"Fine."
"I'll tell you."
He explained everything—start to finish.
By the time Qianyu heard that Aoki and Yamafū were critically wounded—
His fists were already clenched tight.
When he heard that Clan Head Fugaku had been taken by ANBU—
His restraint shattered.
Chakra erupted from his body as he moved to leave.
Yakumi and the others immediately formed a barrier.
"What are you trying to do?!"
Qianyu said coldly,
"Those ANBU didn't even wear masks."
"They staged a performance with a Kirigakure spy."
"Aoki and Yamafū are crippled."
"The clan head has been taken."
"And you still want to stop me?"
Yakumi's face flushed crimson.
"You know it's a trap—and you're still charging in?!"
Qianyu's gaze was iron.
"If they want a fight—then I'll give them one."
"If they want to die—then I'll grant their wish."
The moment the words fell—
His body exploded forward.
So fast it was like a cannon shell.
Like lightning tearing through the air.
He slipped between two Police Force members in an instant—
And broke through the encirclement.
"Qianyu! Don't be reckless!"
Yakumi was drenched in sweat.
"I'll chase him!"
"You—report to Elder Yashiro immediately!"
"Yes!"
"Captain! We're coming with you!"
Qianyu's former squad followed without hesitation.
Yakumi cursed inwardly.
Why are all his subordinates just as hot-blooded as he is?!
"After them!"
"Move!"
But Qianyu didn't head straight for ANBU headquarters.
Instead—
He turned toward Konoha Hospital.
"Aoki… Yamafū…"
"You two idiots…"
Boom!
His speed surged again.
Konoha Hospital
Yamafū sat up from his bed.
His severed arm was tightly bandaged, blood still seeping through.
Ignoring the pain, he staggered toward Aoki's bed.
Aoki hadn't woken up.
"Aoki…"
"Don't die…"
"I… I still want to follow Captain Qianyu with you…"
"I still want to fight…"
Tears fell heavily onto the sheets.
He covered his face.
Never in his life had he hated his own weakness more.
"I'm sorry, Captain…"
"I was so stupid…"
Suddenly—
"You were stupid."
A familiar voice spoke behind him.
"That trap was obvious."
"And you still fell for it."
Yamafū froze—
Then warmth flooded his chest.
All the grief he'd been suppressing finally burst free.
"C-Captain…"
Qianyu stepped closer, eyes narrowing at the missing arm.
"Your arm…"
"It's nothing—just an arm."
"B-but Aoki—"
"What did the doctors say?"
Yamafū shook his head helplessly.
"He was stabbed through the back…"
"His heart and lungs…"
"The doctors did everything they could, but…"
"Whether he wakes up…"
Qianyu nodded slowly.
"I'm sorry, Captain… this is all my fault…"
Qianyu snapped,
"Idiot."
"Why blame yourself for the enemy's sins?"
"Is that what I taught you?!"
"C-Captain…"
Qianyu placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Recover."
"Watch over Aoki."
"He'll live."
"Yes… Captain."
Qianyu took one last look at Aoki's youthful, innocent face—
Then turned and walked away.
"Captain! Where are you going?!"
"Please—don't act rashly!"
The door closed.
Yamafū stood there, frozen.
Knowing his captain—
He had no idea what catastrophe was about to unfold.
This time… the entire village might be shaken.
ANBU Prison — Konoha
A dark, isolated corner of the village.
The prison used by ANBU.
Though the Police Force and ANBU both dealt with detention—
Their facilities were completely separate.
Qianyu approached the ANBU prison gates.
Two guards tensed instantly.
Qianyu spoke only one sentence.
"Whoever stands in my way—dies."
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