Maki quickly provided a new list, which was even longer than the one obtained through interrogation. They felt that some might be innocent, but it definitely included those from the radical faction who had been missed. In the current situation, the goal was to eliminate future troubles completely, and as for the innocent, they would find a way to make amends for their emotions later.
After the new list was sent to Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, an operation targeting the radical faction within the Uchiha clan was about to begin.
The loyal Anbu summoned by Fumori Masaki were, of course, beyond question. Maki also secretly contacted staunch supporters within the clan, who would contribute their strength to control the radical faction. All of this was kept highly confidential, and the radical faction was still unaware that their doom was approaching.
On the day the operation began, the Uchiha Police Force patrolled the streets as usual. Many Uchiha clan members who interacted more with civilians were supporters of Uchiha Kagami. Most of them did not possess the Sharingan, and their strength was not particularly high, because the existing system could truly guarantee their status—if it were the clan atmosphere of the past, such people would have been looked down upon by the clan's upper echelons, much like Obito Uchiha.
Uchiha clan members who were combat-effective and possessed the Sharingan usually belonged to the armed forces and would not frequently meet with civilians unless there were special circumstances. This allowed them to enjoy their freedom, as they were truly unwilling to lower themselves to interact with weaker civilians—of course, with Uchiha Kagami's internal reforms, those who supported Uchiha Kagami were willing to lower themselves to a certain extent to interact with people. And to accommodate their feelings, they even specifically cooperated with others who protected the village's safety, because the latter's strength was generally not bad, and the relationship between the two sides was quite good.
However, the true radical faction would not think this way. In their hearts, they held the deepest arrogance of the entire clan. Their relationship with their colleagues could not be described as particularly bad, but compared to those who supported Uchiha Kagami, it was relatively cold, and there was a tendency to reject for the sake of rejection. Because of Uchiha Setsuna's restraint, these people dared not go too far, but it was still very obvious within the police force, which had already established an assessment system.
The Fifth Squad, under the First Division of the Police Force, went to their assigned area for duty as usual. Logically, they would first hand over to the previous shift. Each patrol area in Konoha Ninja Village would have a police station, serving as a subordinate agency of the Police Department and the place where each patrol squad stayed.
In this Fifth Squad, there were two Uchiha clan members on the list. They entered the police station with their division as usual, where the division preparing for the handover was waiting.
"Thank you for your hard work." The captain of the Third Squad, who was about to go off duty, said to the captain of the Fifth Squad in front of him, "Let's hand over quickly. I want to go back and rest early."
"Mm." The captain of the Fifth Squad nodded lightly and entered the inner room with his vice-captain. The two sides were about to hand over the previous work.
Soon after entering the room, just as the captain of the Fifth Squad turned to relax, two people suddenly attacked from the shadows. Even elite Uchiha ninjas, when faced with a sudden situation, would still be caught off guard.
Although the captain of the Fifth Squad activated his Sharingan at the first moment, instinctively deflecting the genjutsu in front of him, and hastily blocked the kunai stab from the other person, even so, with his Sharingan and both hands sealed, coupled with the cramped environment, he could not escape the subsequent attack at all.
"Shadow Imitation Jutsu." Accompanied by a person's soft chant, a dark shadow connected to the Fifth Squad captain's shadow, and a powerful restraint quickly bound his body.
"Why…" The captain of the Fifth Squad couldn't even finish this sentence, because the Uchiha captain who was supposed to be handing over had already plunged a senbon with a powerful anesthetic into his back. The drug immediately spread throughout his body, causing his consciousness to slowly fade. Before losing consciousness, he could only cast a shocked and angry look at the person who was originally his clan member.
The captain of the Fifth Squad had no idea why he had fallen into this situation, while the vice-captain of the Fifth Squad next to him was covered by another vice-captain, who whispered, "Don't be afraid, this person got what he deserved."
The vice-captain of the Fifth Squad's emotions fluctuated. He had not anticipated the current situation at all. Feeling that he was alone, he did not act rashly. Moreover, he found that not only were his own clan members present, but also Anbu from the village and members of the Nara clan, which made him realize that this matter was extraordinary.
After a while, the captain and vice-captain of the Fifth Squad, disguised by transformation jutsu, came out, allowing the Fifth Squad to enter the station to change clothes and equipment. The remaining Uchiha clan members on the list were also captured and anesthetized when they were alone.
After both were arrested, the captain of the Third Squad began to speak to the surprised and uncertain clan members in front of him: "These two have been placed on the investigation list for allegedly plotting to harm the clan head. You do not need to worry; this matter is unrelated to you. This order was personally given by the clan head's wife."
As he spoke, he showed everyone the written order given by Maki, indicating that this matter had been approved by the clan head's wife. These Uchiha clan members did not expect that these two were arrested for plotting to harm the clan head. They did not know the news that Uchiha Kagami had almost been in danger, and hurriedly asked for details.
Out of necessity to calm emotions, the captain of the Third Squad revealed that Uchiha Setsuna and others had plotted to harm the clan head at the front lines, and Uchiha Kagami had fortunately escaped. Uchiha Setsuna and others had already been executed, but after investigation, their accomplices were still within the clan, so an order was given to arrest them and bring them to justice for interrogation.
Aside from the two who were taken away, everyone else supported Uchiha Kagami. Hearing about this matter, coupled with Maki's written order, they believed it and were filled with righteous indignation, demanding severe punishment.
"Don't worry, any traitors to the clan will face punishment, and the village will not wrong innocent people." The captain of the Third Squad glanced at the Uchiha clan members who showed concern. They had a good relationship with the arrested individuals, and they heard that it was only suspicion, not confirmed, so they were somewhat worried that the other party was innocently arrested.
Then, the captain of the Third Squad nodded to the Anbu, who immediately took the two away without attracting anyone else's attention. At this point, someone asked in surprise, "Why are the Anbu taking them away?"
"This is the clan head's order." The captain of the Third Squad glanced at that person. "The interrogation of this matter will be handled by the village."
"This, this isn't quite in line with tradition, is it? The village shouldn't have the right to interfere with internal clan matters." Someone couldn't help but say, but was quickly interrupted by a shout.
"Yes, the clan head is the head of the Uchiha clan, but the clan head is also a high-ranking member of the village, a jōnin of the village, and a member of the Hokage's cabinet. If he is in life-threatening danger and is ambushed by a conspiracy, does the village have no reason to seek justice for him?" The captain of the Third Squad looked at him coldly. "Moreover, the clan head himself has agreed to this matter. Who are you to criticize? This matter will be known to everyone in the village, or are you planning to cover up this matter internally and protect someone?"
"No, no, it's not like that." The other party waved his hand in a panic. He had no intention of speaking up for the rebels, merely subconsciously upholding tradition.
"It's good that you understand. I believe the village will handle this matter fairly. If it's not fair, then we'll go and demand it." The captain of the Third Squad's expression softened. "Since we live in this village, we must believe that the village can treat us well and protect our legitimate rights."
At this moment, similar situations were unfolding in other places. Under the precise control within the police force, the personnel on the list were separated one by one, then arrested, without causing any unrest. All the people on the list were arrested and sent to the village prison.