Chapter 116 Breaking the Face

So far, Yeshan has spoken at the Jonin Conference only twice. The last time was to speak up for Hatake Sakumo, and this time was to defend himself. Each time involved quite a bit of drama.

Looking at the wounded Ide Chinatsu from the corner of his eye, Ye Shan's anger reached a critical point. Ninjas are also human beings, with their own emotions and desires. Ide Chinatsu had helped him a lot in the past, but now she has become a prisoner. How could Ye Shan not be angry?

"Putting aside other things, I strongly doubt that Ide Chinatsu is a spy. She has no motive to become a spy."

Ye Shan spoke word by word, his aura continuously radiating outward, soon reaching a point that made people shudder with fear.

"As far as I know, Ide Chinatsu is not a ninja in the village, and she definitely does not have access to confidential information on a daily basis. I would like to ask everyone present, what is the value of such a person becoming a spy?"

"Moreover, Tokugawa Okata died on the battlefield. He was a hero who sacrificed himself for the village. Now the village is treating his orphan like this without any reason. Aren't you afraid of being disheartened?"

The words were sonorous and powerful, and many ninjas who had old ties with Tsuchitaka Ogata kept nodding their heads, agreeing with what Yeshan said.

Although it is said that when a person dies, all things come to an end, but Toru Okata died for the village. His orphan was judged to be a spy just a few years ago, which caused many sighs and sighs.

Shimura Danzo had expected this and said calmly, "The Anbu has their reasons for arresting people. Anyone who does something to harm the village will be treated equally, regardless of their identity."

"Moreover, according to the Anbu investigation, this person is not the so-called orphan of Tokugawa Ogata at all, but a genuine ninja from outside the village."

"Otherwise I wouldn't have arrested you in such a formal setting."

Ye Shan sneered in his heart. The interrogation department of Konoha's Anbu was a thoroughly dark organization that could turn black into white and white into black. What Danzo said was the same as saying nothing. Anyway, he didn't believe a word of it.

The other party was simply using this as an excuse to ruin Baiyun Yeshan's reputation and prevent him from getting involved in the power of the village.

I really don't know what kind of expression the Second Hokage would have if he saw with his own eyes that the senior executives he had supported had now become parasites.

This is not the first or second time that Sarutobi Hiruzen and his gang have done this. Back then, Hatake Sakumo made some mistakes while carrying out a mission, and rumors suddenly spread in the village, forcing him to resign from his position as head of the Anbu and commit suicide at home!

Others may forget these things, but Ye Shan keeps them firmly in his heart and dares not forget them for a moment!

"Clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments is a necessary means for the village to maintain unity and rule. If Lord Danzo can provide convincing evidence, I have nothing to say."

Ye Shan's words caused an uproar in the conference room. Many people looked at him with flickering eyes, thinking that Ye Shan had said something wrong.

Shimura Danzo is a man of foresight. If he doesn't take action, it's fine. But when he does, it's with tremendous force, one thing leading to another, leaving no room for turning back.

Uchiha Fugaku was very anxious and kept giving Ye Shan glances, mistakenly thinking that Ye Shan had said something wrong due to his excitement.

Little did he know that Yeshan had his own plans. He was not the kind of person who was used to sitting and waiting to die. If Shimura Danzo wanted to throw dirty water on him, he had to be prepared to be retaliated against.

Shimura Danzo was waiting for Ye Shan to say this. He was delighted when he heard it. He took out a document from his arms and threw it on the table. He said coldly, "The evidence is here. Do you want to come forward and take a look?"

At this moment, Uchiha Fugaku stood up and said, "These evidences are only one-sided statements from the Anbu, and their authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Moreover, the matter involves the Jonin in the village. I think it should be investigated by multiple parties to be convincing."

"The Uchiha clan has several ninjas who specialize in torture. What do you think, Lord Danzo?"

Of course the Uchiha clan must protect Ye Shan to the death. Ever since Ye Shan joined the Uchiha chariot, the entire family has been revitalized, and they would not sit idly by and watch the other party suffer.

As long as Danzo Shimura nods in agreement, the Uchiha clan has a hundred ways to make that witness disappear from the face of the earth. By then, there will be no evidence to prove the crime and the matter will be over.

But something surprising happened to everyone. Before Shimura Danzo could say anything, the person involved, Hayama, spoke up and rejected Uchiha Fugaku's proposal.

"No need, how about letting me take a look at this evidence?"

As soon as he finished speaking, lightning flashed on Ye Shan's body and he turned into a thunder. He came to the podium like a ghost and grabbed the document.

Many older ninjas had red eyes. Yeshan's hand grenade escape technique was the secret technique that had dominated the ninja world for more than ten years using Hatake Sakumo. They didn't expect to see it again here today, and they were filled with emotion for a moment.

Shimura Danzo's hands hidden in his sleeves were quietly making seals, but his face remained calm, as he was on guard against Ye Shan's sudden outburst.

Ye Shan grabbed the document, but did not open it immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to Sarutobi Hiruzen who had remained silent.

"Hokage-sama, clear rewards and punishments are necessary to maintain the rule of the village. Do you agree?"

A trace of hesitation appeared on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face. He had no idea what Yeshan was up to, so he didn't dare to speak rashly.

Uchiha Fugaku turned around and said to the ninjas in the conference room: "Clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments is absolutely the first element in maintaining the interests of the village. In fact, not only the village should do this, but all of you colleagues should do this as well."

"Let's not talk about the distant past. Let's just talk about the Uchiha clan. Since the Warring States Period, the clan has had clear rules that merits must be rewarded and faults must be punished. For this reason, the three rewards and five punishments policy has been implemented in the clan until today. This is also the secret of the Uchiha clan's prosperity."

"You are all prominent figures, in charge of various departments in the village. In your daily work, you are all aware of the importance of clear rewards and punishments. Only by truly clear rewards and punishments can the ninjas under your command maintain their full enthusiasm and stick to their bottom line."

"And since taking office, Hokage-sama has been doing a very good job. Hokage-sama is a Hokage who clearly rewards and punishes. Don't you agree?"

All the ninjas in the conference room, whether sincerely or not, nodded in agreement.

Although he didn't know Ye Shan's plan, Uchiha Fugaku chose to support him without hesitation.

The Third Hokage was dissatisfied with Uchiha Fugaku's way of stirring up the emotions of the crowd, but on the surface he said righteously: "Rewards for merit and punishments for faults have always been a strict policy implemented in the village. Everyone is treated equally, so please rest assured."

Ye Shan showed a sly smile, threw the document in his hand onto the table, and said, "I won't look at this evidence anymore. I wonder what crime Danzo wants to sentence me for?"

There was silence in Norda's meeting room. Everyone stared at Ye Shan in disbelief with wide eyes, unable to understand why he would plead guilty.

Shimura Danzo had a gloomy face, and he also couldn't figure out the other party's plan, but the arrow was on the string and had to be shot: "According to the regulations, the crime of harboring a criminal is punishable by a fine of one million and imprisonment for three months!"

Ye Shan smiled slightly, took off the forehead protector on his forehead, put it on the table, and bent his waist to let two Anbu hold him.

Just when the ninjas thought the matter was over, the words coming out of Ye Shan's mouth exploded like thunder.

"Danzo-sama has punished me for my mistakes. I wonder how the village will reward Hatake Sakumo-sama for his merits?"

Uchiha Fugaku reacted very quickly. While everyone was in a daze, he didn't care about his dignity. He came to the podium in a flash and shouted with an angry look: "Yes, Lord Sakumo has risked his life for the village and made great military achievements. How should the village reward him?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned pale, he never expected that Yeshan's trap was also waiting for him. The village did something unkind to Hatake Sakumo, but saying it so openly was a complete blow, with no room for turning back.

Shimura Danzo said with a cold face: "The matter of Hatake Sakumo is a long time ago. People have their own opinions on right and wrong, and you are just stirring up trouble by bringing it up now!"

"Humph!"

Ye Shan snorted coldly, and the vast chakra in his body began to circulate. Dazzling lightning flashed in the conference room, making the calves of the weak ninjas feel slightly weak.

"Hatake Sakumo was my mentor and gave me a new life. Even if I die, I, Baiyun Yeshan, will never be able to repay him even a fraction of his kindness!"

"At this point, Master Danzo is still saying that I am stirring up trouble. Can I assume that the master-disciple relationship is not worth mentioning in the village?"

"Lord Hatake Sakumo always leads the charge in battle, climbing up to grab the flag; whenever he retreats, he always sets an example and considers the overall situation. He has worked hard for the development of the village his entire life and has made amazing military achievements. Do you want me to list these military achievements?"

Many ninjas sitting below heard what Ye Shan said, and then saw the familiar lightning escape technique on him, and the past could not help but come to mind, thinking of that thin but tall man like a mountain. Some of the ninjas who had received favors from Hatake Sakumo even stood up and supported Ye Shan's approach.

The friendship that they shared on the battlefield through life and death together is stronger than gold and iron, and can stand the test of time. Even though Hatake Sakumo has been dead for several years, it still remains in the hearts of the ninjas.

Shimura Danzo's face was blue and red, and he was furious. This move by Ye Shan was simply a stroke of genius. Regardless of whether he would be imprisoned for three months, he would remain invincible.

A ninja who is extremely powerful and knows how to repay his teacher is truly a role model among ninjas. Who wouldn't want to have such a disciple?

Besides, Ye Shan didn't even open the evidence, so it is intriguing whether his crime of harboring a criminal is really true.

This is also the cleverness of Ye Shan. He accepted the punishment of the village and would rather bear the crime that could never be washed away for the rest of his life than overturn the verdict for his deceased mentor. No matter what the outcome, his character of being grateful and repaying kindness has been established.

In fact, since the death of Yamashiro Tatsuya, Ye Shan has completely broken with the Konoha hierarchy in his heart, and he will never think of gaining power through legitimate means. As long as these four people are alive, he, Baiyun Ye Shan, would rather watch the gate than go along with them.

The matter of Hatake Sakumo will always be a thorn in Ye Shan's heart, and it is a pain point that keeps him tossing and turning at night and unable to fall asleep. Today, he is going to get back what he paid for it with interest!

Even if the incident with Ide Chinatsu hadn't happened today, Hayama would have made trouble soon, if not for anything else, just to make Hatake Sakumo have a good reputation after his death!

The conference room was noisy. Some people were indifferent, some were angry, and some were arguing with red faces. It was like a vegetable market.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and a ninja with a pale face without a trace of blood walked in. It was Orochimaru, the fourth generation Hokage designated by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Hey, what's going on? Everyone looks happy."

The sound in the conference room stagnated, and the fear of this person was evident.

Others were afraid of Orochimaru, but Ye Shan was not. After glancing at him, he said, "Get out."

Orochimaru laughed evilly, and came to Ye Shan's side, and was about to slap him with one hand. Ye Shan snorted coldly, and disappeared from the spot with a flash of lightning. When he reappeared, he came behind Orochimaru, and a cold and bloodthirsty voice followed.

"Those who are late for a meeting are not eligible to participate in the meeting again. Don't you know that?"

A hand covered in lightning pressed down on Orochimaru's body, and the crackling sound echoed throughout the conference room.

"Don't be angry, Hayama-kun."

A voice came from behind Ye Shan, and what he was pressing down was actually a clone.

Ye Shan withdrew his hand indifferently, as if he was not the one who attacked just now, and said: "You know why don't you get out?"

"Hehe, I just came to inform the Hokage-sama that a distinguished guest has arrived in the village."

Sarutobi Hiruzen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and was about to stand up and leave this place of trouble, but he was interrupted by Ye Shan's words.

"Nothing is more important than what we are discussing right now. Even if the daimyo comes, we have to wait patiently!"

Delay will lead to changes. Once things are postponed, it will be impossible to have such a good opportunity again.

Today, Ye Shan will remove the thorn in his heart and clear Hatake Sakumo's name.