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After Kuragami Uchiha gave his orders, most of the personnel rushed to the Konoha Military Police Force's conference room, except for those left behind to guard the prison and maintain order at the department entrance.
After standing at the podium, Kuragami Uchiha slammed the table twice before speaking sternly: "It seems that the foreign forces behind this incident are not to be underestimated! They actually dared to incite the villagers into violently resisting the Konoha Military Police Force's law enforcement! These are no ordinary villagers!"
"Vice-Captain! Give the order!"
A civilian ninja who had just been pelted with rotten eggs during the standoff shouted.
"There were even several ninjas among those illegally gathering villagers! They weren't wearing headbands, but their throwing techniques were clearly at Chunin level!"
"What?! Ninjas are involved too?"
Kuragami Uchiha roared in anger. "Those insidious foreign forces have developed their influence to this extent? It seems that today, the Konoha Military Police Force has no choice but to act! For the purity of the village's Will of Fire, we must crush their conspiracy with overwhelming force!"
"First, second, and fourth squads!" Kuragami Uchiha began calling names.
"Here!"
The members of the called squads all stood up.
"To prevent them from inciting more villagers, you three squads will enforce a curfew tonight! No villager is allowed to leave their residence, and violators will be treated as rioters!"
"Loyalty!"
The members saluted under their respective squad leaders' commands.
"Third and fifth squads! I need you to suppress the rioters gathered at the Konoha Military Police Force's entrance as quickly as possible!"
"Loyalty!"
The members of the third and fifth squads stood up and saluted.
"Sixth squad, stay behind and await further orders."
"Loyalty!"
"Of course, to keep things under control, do not use kunai, shuriken, or other ninja tools, and absolutely do not initiate any ninjutsu. Understood?" Kuragami Uchiha instructed.
"Understood!"
The members in the conference room responded in unison.
After the tense atmosphere eased slightly, Kuragami Uchiha continued: "You've all worked hard today. To commend you for your dedication and for sacrificing your valuable rest time to uphold the will of fire, the Konoha Military Police Force will grant you a two-month salary bonus!"
"Additionally, Captain Fugaku is selecting suitable ninjutsu scrolls for you. So, I need you all to give your best effort and wipe out these rioters who tarnish the will of fire!"
As his words fell, the room erupted in excitement. Two months' salary plus ninjutsu? They hadn't even spent their first month's pay yet, and they were still getting used to their current ninjutsu.
Now they were receiving more? Even the Uchiha Clan members, who didn't need the ninjutsu, were thrilled; after all, their salaries were high, and a two-month bonus meant they were about to strike it rich.
"Loyalty!"
The salute resounded once again, this time with nearly all their strength as if to express their unwavering dedication. They owed too much to vice-captain Kuragami!
"Konoha Military Police Force! Move out!"
With Kuragami Uchiha's command, the Konoha Military Police Force members, led by their respective leaders, formed ranks and marched out of the conference room.
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"Konoha Military Police Force! Release the people!"
"Konoha Military Police Force! Release the people!"
"The Konoha Military Police Force is colluding with a murderous demon! Die!"
As the standoff dragged on, the villagers' slogans became increasingly reckless. Some even appeared ready to break through the security cordon set up by the Konoha Military Police Force.
At that moment, nearly a hundred Konoha Military Police Force members, clad in uniforms, wearing headbands, and wielding batons, poured out of the building.
Seeing this, the gathered villagers grew uneasy.
However, a few rogue ninjas from the Utatane and Mitokado clans, hidden among the crowd, suddenly shouted: "Don't be afraid! We're just civilians! I refuse to believe these ninjas would dare to attack us!"
In response, Kuragami Uchiha simply raised his hand grimly and ordered: "Konoha Military Police Force! Move!"
As soon as his words fell, the Konoha Military Police Force members charged forward, overwhelming the gathered villagers.
Those who had been guarding the security cordon earlier were handed batons and joined the suppression.
Some of the leading villagers tried to speak, but before they could utter a word, a baton came crashing down from above.
At the forefront of the charge was Masashi Watanabe, a Genin who had graduated just two years ago.
After his father died on the battlefield during the Third Shinobi World War, he and his sister had to rely on their mother's small general store for survival. When he finally graduated and was able to earn money, his mother fell ill from years of overwork, forcing him to shoulder the family's burden.
But how much would a Genin, spending his days chasing stray cats and picking up garbage, really earn? His meager income was further reduced by deductions from his team leader, and between household expenses and his mother's medical bills, he couldn't even afford to exchange money for ninjutsu training or rank up to Chunin.
Yet, after joining the Konoha Military Police Force, his income not only covered his mother's hospital stay but also allowed him to buy new clothes for his sister.
More importantly, he had finally learned the C-rank ninjutsu he had dreamed of.
Since his Chakra affinity was fire, his team leader even gave him occasional guidance in his training. It was the Konoha Military Police Force and vice-captain Kuragami who gave him a chance to turn over.
And now, these insolent villagers dared to besiege the Konoha Military Police Force!
They dared to disrespect his revered vice-captain, Kuragami!
While clenching his baton tightly, Masashi Watanabe swung it with increasing speed to the point where it left afterimages.
"Vice-captain Kuragami has the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan. No matter how fast I swing, he'll surely see my loyalty, right?"
Similar scenes played out repeatedly in front of the Konoha Military Police Force. Those at the forefront of the mob were quickly subdued and subjected to the department's infamous bone-setting therapy.
The rest of the villagers finally realized the Konoha Military Police Force was serious and scattered in all directions, trying to escape. But even the weakest members of the Konoha Military Police Force were trained Genin, and after weeks of drills, these civilians were no match.
Those who ran too slowly were kicked down instantly, followed by relentless baton strikes.
In mere moments, the arrogant rioters who had threatened to make the Konoha Military Police Force pay were left bloodied and beaten.
(T/N: It finally shows the scene from where the title came. 👀)
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