“Kawasaki! What the hell are you up to? How did you become the Captain of the Guard?!”
Kawasaki wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
“Only a few of us Uchiha are in the Guard, I just wanted to see how the daily work of the Guard was like today.”
“To avoid affecting my colleagues' law enforcement, I specifically applied for the position of the Guard Captain.”
Seeing that the Third Hokage had already come down, Kawasaki felt that the time was right, and he spoke up loudly.
“Since the Third Hokage has personally come forward to protect your disciple, Jiraiya!”
“Then there’s nothing this small Guard Captain can do!”
The Third Hokage’s face darkened. When did he ever say he was protecting Jiraiya?
He had already noticed that the villagers around him were not looking at him too kindly.
The Hokage hurriedly explained: “Kawasaki, what nonsense are you talking about! I did not intend to protect Jiraiya!”
“Oh?”
Kawasaki said with a questioning tone:
“Then, Hokage-sama, the Root has long discovered this matter, and you have only arrived now. Could it be that you intentionally let Jiraiya off?”
The Hokage really wanted to drag Kawasaki out and behead him! Clearly he knew what he was doing!
“Absolutely not! I was just dealing with official business and was late.”
Ahem, the Hokage cleared his throat. Things had come to this point, so he had to sacrifice Jiraiya.
“Although Jiraiya is my disciple, I just found out about his habit.”
“Since he has done wrong, he shall be punished accordingly!”
Jiraiya’s face turned green. He had never thought he would have such a humiliating day.
It was just a case of peeping, the punishment wouldn't be too severe, but it was particularly embarrassing.
He had a thick skin, but being publicly punished in front of so many villagers was another matter altogether.
Kawasaki said loudly:
“If that’s the case, then I have wrongly accused the Third Hokage!”
“Today, we have someone present to accuse Jiraiya. Can the Hokage guarantee that the witness will not be retaliated against?”
Jiraiya gritted his teeth and glared at Kawasaki.
Although he was a lecher, he never resorted to revenge. This Kawasaki was really...
The Third Hokage’s hand, hidden in his sleeve, clenched tightly.
“Kawasaki, rest assured. I, in the name of the Hokage, guarantee that the witness will not be harmed in any way, and will also be compensated!”
Kawasaki then said to the people around him with satisfaction.
“Look everyone, our Hokage is so reasonable.”
“Even though his disciple has committed a crime, he does not cover up for him, and even protects and compensates the witness. Hokage-sama is wise!”
“Hokage-sama is truly wise!”
“Hokage-sama is so good!”
“Hokage-sama is just and impartial.”
The praises from the surrounding people forced the Third Hokage to barely maintain a fake smile on his face, nodding in response to everyone.
At this moment, Kawasaki nudged Hyuga Yujin and asked in a low voice:
“Hey, Yujin, what is the punishment for peeping?”
Hyuga Yujin was stunned by Kawasaki's actions. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he quietly told Kawasaki.
“Captain Kawasaki, peeping will result in fifteen days of detention and a public apology.”
Kawasaki nodded and cleared his throat.
“Ahem, thank you for the Hokage’s support, Jiraiya has been accused of peeping at the women’s bathhouse, and according to the Public Safety Law, he must be detained for fifteen days!”
Kawasaki walked to Jiraiya’s side and waved his hand:
“Jiraiya-sama, please come with me.”
Jiraiya looked back at the Hokage’s face that was as black as the bottom of a pot, and could only silently follow Kawasaki out of the crowd.
Unexpectedly, Kawasaki had not taken a few steps before handing Jiraiya over to Hyuga Yujin.
Hyuga Yujin was so frightened that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. This was Jiraiya!
Seeing Hyuga Yujin’s hesitation, Kawasaki quietly said to him.
“Don’t worry, Jiraiya won’t run away, and you performed well today, go back and tell Nichari, he will reward you.”
With Kawasaki’s reassurance, Hyuga Yujin felt much more at ease. He nodded vigorously and led Jiraiya towards the Guard Headquarters.
At this time, the Third Hokage, caught in the midst of the villagers, could only stand there, constantly reiterating.
He was completely unaware of Jiraiya's actions, and had never covered up for him.
Kawasaki shouted loudly, “Third Hokage-sama!”
The Third Hokage shuddered. What trick was Kawasaki going to play this time?
Kawasaki continued, “Hokage-sama, our Guard Headquarters’ detention room is very simple.”
“I’m afraid it won't be able to hold Jiraiya, maybe he will run away on his own after two days! What do you think?”
The eyes of the surrounding villagers added a few more points of doubt.
Yes, how could that small place at the Guard Headquarters hold such a big shot? What if he runs away, and everyone is kept in the dark?
The Third Hokage forced a smile, “Kawasaki, rest assured, Jiraiya will definitely accept punishment and will not dare to escape!”
“If he dares to escape! As Hokage, I will immediately classify Jiraiya as a rogue ninja! Please supervise at all times!”
“Oh!”
The villagers were very satisfied with the Hokage’s words.
They all shouted their support and cheers.
“There’s a lot of government affairs to deal with in the village, I’m leaving first.”
The Third Hokage squeezed out of the crowd, somewhat embarrassed.
He once again classified Kawasaki as the most difficult person to deal with, no exception.
Kawasaki ignored the Third Hokage and turned to look at Jiraiya, who had been publicly punished, just in time to meet Jiraiya’s gaze.
Kid! Wait until I get out, and I’ll give you a good beating!
Jiraiya! You’ve ruined your reputation, how can you still be Naruto's teacher!
...
Inside the Guard Headquarters' detention room, the Hokage looked at Jiraiya through the bars, his heart burning with anger.
He had wanted Jiraiya to return and restrain the Uchiha clan.
But before he could even be put to use, his reputation was already ruined.
“Jiraiya, what the hell are you doing! How are you going to live in Konoha now?!”
Jiraiya was also very aggrieved:
“Who knew I’d run into Uchiha Kawasaki, no one could ever catch me before.”
The Hokage slammed his hand on the bars, making a dull thud:
“I don’t care what you do outside, but you’d better keep your filthy habits in check in Konoha.”
Jiraiya mumbled, “You also use Telescope Technique to peep...”
“Ahem!”
The Hokage coughed seriously, interrupting Jiraiya.
Looking back, he saw the Root members guarding from a distance.
The Hokage picked up his pipe and said in a serious tone:
“In any case, you’ll stay here for fifteen days, then we’ll talk about it after the storm has passed.”
“If you run away on your own, it’ll be troublesome. You’ll just have to suffer a bit.”
Jiraiya had heard Kawasaki’s taunts earlier, and knew that he could not escape this prison term.