novelhk Chapter 25 The High Ground of Public Opinion: If You Don't Seize It, Someone Else Will.
Chapter 25 The High Ground of Public Opinion: If You Don't Seize It, Someone Else Will.
At first, the villagers thought it was just the death of an ordinary Jonin.
In any era, the death of one or two ninjas is perfectly normal.
Although Jonin hold a prestigious position, there's no rule that Jonin are immortal.
The authority to handle Ueda Tetsuike's funeral arrangements was quickly returned to Konoha Hospital.
We can't check everything, can we?
What if they actually find something wrong?
Harmony! Konoha Village is in perfect harmony!
but!
An article titled "Embezzling from Konoha's warehouse and undermining the village" circulated online.
Attached is a long list that could be used to wipe your butt several times, to be distributed in batches.
The entire village instantly erupted in excitement.
It's being talked about everywhere!
The Dark Guard's ability to suppress rumors is indeed very strong.
But it's just superficial strength.
Public opinion will not disappear completely just because of a phrase like "discussion is prohibited".
Instead, they will hide in the shadows, waiting to be 'watered', and then sprout instantly!
This list is clearly a life-giving treasure!
Konoha Hospital.
Holding several scrolls, Yuuki, as the person in charge of the suicide case, naturally had to report to Tsunade every day.
"Lady Tsunade, something has happened!"
"What's wrong now?"
Tsunade sat in her office chair, casually crossing her legs, rubbing her temples with her right hand. She was a little tired after just finishing a surgery.
She wasn't in charge of the secret service, nor was she the police chief, and she didn't have the habit of paying attention to village gossip.
Even the case of Ueda Tetsuchi's suicide was handed over to Yuuki to handle.
Therefore, receiving information is very slow.
Placing a list on his desk, Yuuki frowned and said angrily, "The village is spreading rumors that Ueda, the squad leader, embezzled public funds."
"There are also different versions, listing the names of corrupt officials in the hospital..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tsunade waved her hand to stop him.
"Dealing with rumors is the responsibility of the secret service. As long as you investigate the truth, the rumors will fall apart on their own!"
“Yes.” Yuuki placed the first scroll on the table: “So I investigated this list overnight.”
"You investigated?"
Tsunade looked at the list, which resembled a family tree, and a look of surprise flashed across her eyes.
This kid is much more capable than I thought!
"The results of it?"
Yuuki composed himself and said casually, "The list is real."
Tsunade: ? ? ?
real or fake?
Tsunade's eyes widened in surprise as she stared directly at Yuuki. "How come you're so calm?"
She immediately realized what was happening, stood up from her office chair, pointed to the crimes listed, and asked, "Don't tell me you even figured out the crimes in one night!"
Could it be... a fabricated charge?
"Mainly because...we found corroborating evidence in Squad Leader Ueda's office."
"Huh? Ah?" Tsunade blinked, her answer always simple and straightforward.
Yuuki held up the second scroll in front of Tsunade.
"There isn't much evidence." Tsunade's words were cut short.
Yuuki opened the scroll and found the evidence left by Ueda Tetsuike.
The moment it was opened, the psychic smoke exploded, revealing a neatly stacked pile of scrolls, resembling a small mountain, on the desk.
Yuuki waved the small scroll: "This is a storage scroll."
He tapped the newly formed hill with the scroll, saying, "These are the true pieces of evidence."
Tsunade's face immediately darkened.
"So, Ueda Tetsuike is truly innocent?"
She started looking through the list, and after only a few glances, the anger between her brows grew stronger.
After only glancing at the list, she angrily swept the scroll to the ground.
"Those damned parasites! How dare they!"
Tsunade couldn't help but be furious.
The list includes almost 80% of the middle and senior management of Konoha Hospital!
Most of the people, both high and low, were reaching for the hospital's treasury!
Determined to make medical ninjas great again.
Tsunade allows gray areas to exist in hospitals, but she cannot tolerate such filth and corruption!
However, the more I look at this list, the more something seems off.
"Kid, where did all these people come from at Konoha Hospital?"
Yuuki looked at him as if it were obvious, and asked in confusion, "Where are there more people? Wasn't the hospital always this crowded before?"
He wouldn't make the list entrusted to him by Ueda Tetsuchi public.
But the list can indirectly come into view of the village.
The most important thing for people is to pass the buck!
If you have a pot, why don't you just leave it? Are you going to keep it for cooking?
Of course, interfering with public opinion is not only to shift blame, but also to protect oneself.
Once the Senju lineage leaves the arena, his safety will undoubtedly increase significantly!
"...I might be mistaken!"
Tsunade continued reading with a gloomy face.
Seeing that the emotions had been stirred up enough, Yuuki hesitated for a moment.
"Lady Tsunade, there is another scroll. I'm not sure if I should take it out."
To vent her anger, Tsunade threw the evidence on the ground and held out her hand, saying, "Give it to me!"
"This intelligence was also found in Squad Leader Ueda's office, and its authenticity cannot be verified!"
Yuuki simply shifted the blame and handed over the information he had processed.
Tsunade looked on with curiosity.
What's that kid hesitating about?
The new scroll was opened and displayed before Tsunade.
The next moment, her brown pupils contracted sharply!
asshole!
My father's death was the result of a conspiracy!
This intelligence report was very simple, it didn't point to anyone in particular, it just briefly described the exchange between Ueda Tetsuike and Senju Yanagi.
The main point is that before carrying out the mission, Senju Ryūma approached Tatechi to subtly inquire about issues such as the treasury and hospital personnel.
The mission carried out by Senju Yanagi was assigned by the hospital, and Ueda Tetsuike had participated in cargo supervision.
This information perfectly aligned with Tsunade's preconceived notions: her father's death was not simple!
Looking at Tsunade, whose face was flushed red, Yuuki took a deep breath and said in a low voice:
"Lady Tsunade, this...it couldn't have been done by our fellow villagers. It might have been the work of a hidden spy."
These words, seemingly expressing doubt, actually indirectly acknowledged that there was a conspiracy behind Liu Jian's death.
Seeing the kid's somewhat broken expression, Tsunade sneered: "Then investigate and find the 'spy'!"
Once a person falls into the trap of doubt, even the most reasonable behavior will be perceived as irrational by their mind.
Tsunade immediately thought of Ueda Tetsuike and her father; their experiences were just too similar!
Ueda Tetsuike died in a reasonable manner, but was branded as a corrupt man who committed suicide.
The father's seemingly reasonable death in the line of duty led to gossip in the village about the mission's failure!
This moment is just like that moment!
"Kid, you're afraid to say anything when it comes to 'investigation'?" Tsunade looked at the kid in front of her. "Aren't you very capable? Why aren't you continuing to agree?"
"Should we report to the Hokage first?" Yuuki asked hesitantly.
"Report?" Tsunade suppressed the terrible guess in her heart and waved her hand impatiently. "I'll investigate what they dare not investigate!"
As she spoke, Tsunade began drafting orders, commanding the sealing off of Konoha Hospital, allowing entry but not exit...
She doesn't believe it's just spies!
Yuuki is just a recent graduate, and even though he has handled official business for a few days, he still seems a bit inexperienced!
The whole story behind the father's mission was revealed!
If spies could orchestrate an operation of that scale, the village should have fallen long ago!
This is internal strife!
Yuuki, who was standing to the side, was startled when he saw Tsunade's words.
Am I an Uchiha, or are you an Uchiha?
The people I've encountered are far too extreme!
"Lady Tsunade, the village was founded by the Senju and Uchiha clans, but you shouldn't make such a fuss over rumors!" Yuuki argued, his face flushed, appearing utterly loyal and concerned for the village.
Seeing Yuuki's fearless remonstrance against powerful figures, it's clear that the village still has loyal subjects...
Tsunade snorted coldly: "Then what do you think?"
At this point, she calmed down a bit.
If they really arrest people according to the list, Konoha Hospital can announce its dissolution tomorrow.
The Hokage's office will not allow this to happen!
Yuuki pondered for a moment, then said gradually, "Arresting people directly is too radical. How about we start with money?"
"money?"
"The payday is in a few days. As long as we transfer all the research funds and subsidies within the institute, leaving only the pay allocated by the office, the bad guys will come out on their own!"
"Good idea, but under what pretext can we allocate so much money?"
Yuuki smiled sincerely and took out a scroll from his pocket: "Lady Tsunade, I have a great idea, which the Hokage also approves of. It's called the Detoxification Ant Sting Plan!"