"The information you gave mentioned that once you realized the facility had no staff, you took the chance to escape from confinement."
The Kunoichi from the interrogation department said, "Such a huge experimental facility, not a single staff member or Ninja inside, and then you swaggered out like nothing happened?"
"Who told you I swaggered out?" Yoncher countered.
He then tiptoed around like a total creep, circling back a few times before finally saying, "I walked out like this—super careful and cautious."
Kunoichi from the interrogation department: "..."
Everyone else: "..."
Even Tsunade couldn't help but grimace. "Would it kill you to act normal just once?"
Yoncher: "Want me to go through it all again and reenact it? Try to get the expressions and moves exactly right?"
Tsunade nearly lost it. "Reenact my ass! Just keep going! Cut to the chase already!"
Yoncher turned to the interrogator. "So what you're saying is, you don't believe me about there being no staff at the facility?"
"Well let me tell you then—I carved a bloody path straight out of there! Believe that?"
The Kunoichi shook her head. "Nope."
Of course she didn't.
And no one else would either.
After all, Uchiha Yoncher was just a student who hadn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet.
According to their knowledge, his academic performance there had been absolutely terrible—famously at the bottom of the class.
"So what exactly do you want me to say?"
Yoncher continued, "I told you there were no staff members, so I seized the chance to escape, and you don't believe me.
"I told you I carved a bloody path out, and still you won't buy it.
"What do I have to lie about for you to actually believe me?"
"Make stuff up," the Kunoichi's eye twitched repeatedly as she practically gritted out, "I'd appreciate it if you could stop making things up and just tell the truth."
"Truth?" Yoncher asked. "Why are you so hung up on this so-called truth?"
"Lies never hurt anyone—but the truth cuts deeper than any blade!"
For some reason, she suddenly had the urge to punch him.
Yoncher turned toward Tsunade. "Look, Teacher Tsunade. She's trying to imply she doesn't believe me, assuming there's some other version of the truth."
"I'm clearly the victim here, yet she treats me like a criminal under investigation!
"Every other word out of your mouth is 'truth, truth, truth'...
"If it weren't for you, Teacher Tsunade, being here, she might've already started torturing me!"
[Hatred and anxiety from Hayamy Yu, Emotional Value 6]
Others: "( )"
Tsunade cast a glance at the female interrogator and calmly asked, "What kind of truth do you want to know?"
"What truth could a kidnapped child forced into human experiments possibly know?"
"As a victim, why would he have any reason to hide your so-called truth?"
The Kunoichi wiped cold sweat off her face nervously. "Tsunade-sama... I just... I just feel like he isn't telling the truth, so I wanted to know more details..."
"What kind of words count as the truth?"
Tsunade raised her voice considerably and said, "An eleven or twelve-year-old child, a child who almost didn't make it back alive—regardless of whether he concealed some details, how could you treat him like a criminal?"
"When he was suffering through inhuman hardships, where were you? Why didn't you go looking for him, why didn't you try saving him?"
"Once he managed to escape and return on his own, you interrogate him as though he's a criminal?"
"I didn't mean it that way," the kunoichi from the interrogation unit was sweating profusely.
[Hayamy Yu feels wronged, Emotional Value 7]
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly interjected, "Tsunade, we merely wanted to understand things more clearly. We just want to know what really happened. All of this is aimed at uncovering the hidden mastermind and their true intentions."
"Besides, the Anbu did not find the bodies of the other children."
"So asking detailed questions is only natural."
Before Tsunade could respond,
Yoncher suddenly said, "I indeed haven't been entirely truthful."
Everyone present changed expressions dramatically!
Without Tsunade's presence, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane would've already started cursing loudly!
Yoncher continued, "But if I now tell you the truth, will you actually believe me?"
"Uchiha Yoncher, you're going too far!" Koharu Utatane huffed slightly, "How much of your story have you actually been honest about from start to finish?"
"Trying to play us for fools, are you?"
Tsunade spoke calmly, "Yoncher, with me here, you don't need to worry about anything. Just speak openly and honestly about everything you've experienced."
All eyes once again focused on Yoncher.
Seeing that Yoncher, emboldened by Tsunade's presence, didn't even bother acknowledging her, Koharu Utatane's face turned black with anger!
I swear, today's kids are unbearable! You've gotta be kidding me!
[From Koharu Utatane: feelings of disgust and irritation, Emotional Value 7]
[From Homura Mitokado: feelings of disgust and irritation, Emotional Value 6]
Now this is interesting.
These old timers from Konoha—even clan heads from various ninja families treat them respectfully!
Homura and Koharu likely had never before encountered any child daring to behave toward them with such impertinence, hence their emotional fluctuations are quite intense.
Unfortunately, with Tsunade backing him up, no matter how upset they might be, they dare not act upon it at this moment.
"Fine then, I'll describe certain details I previously omitted," a slight smirk formed on Yoncher's lips, "Next,"
"Your minds'll be full of question marks!"
"Then? You'll be screaming in shock!"
"And finally? Just... total blank stares!"
All the present people were speechless — completely floored.
If not for Tsunade being here, they'd definitely give him a thorough scolding, if not outright beat him up!
Even Setsuna Uchiha couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He'd met plenty of arrogant Uchihas before, but never one who acted this bold without even activating his Sharingan.
"The truth is," Yoncher continued, "that there wasn't actually a single soul within that experimental facility."
"As expected!" everyone present perked up mentally.
"Because when the container imprisoning a girl opposite me shattered, I awakened from my slumber."
"Later, I used [Water Release Water Slash] to shatter the container, then killed the two ninja guards—a man and a woman—and finally escaped from the experimental facility."
"To my surprise, there was actually a giant snake outside the facility."
An interrogator kunoichi said, "What did you say? You used [Water Release Water Slash] to kill two guards?"
"Shut up!" Yoncher coldly snapped. "Let me finish! Interrupting others casually is very impolite!"
Interrogation Department kunoichi: "..."
This little brat really took 'borrowing someone else's clout' and 'riding someone's coattails' to a whole new level!
The male interrogator, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, "Yoncher-san, please continue."
"See how polite he is? Learn from him!" Yoncher shot a glance at the female interrogator and continued, "You wouldn't believe how huge that snake was!"
"The snake's body was thicker than a barrel, entirely gray in color, with scales shining metallically under sunlight. It slowly slithered forward, flattening grass and trees along its path, as if they were bowing to this forest overlord."
"The snake's eyes resembled two brilliant gemstones, exuding an air of mystery and depth so intimidating no one dared look directly into them."
"Its tongue kept flicking out, scanning the air like it was hunting for something. I remember thinking..."
"Stop! Hold on!" The female interrogator was about to blow a gasket. "Get to the point—we don't want a full description of what the snake looked like!"
"Weren't you the one asking for more details?" Yoncher widened his eyes. "So now I'm just providing more details!"
The female interrogator's body slightly trembled.
She tried hard to control her temper. "What happened after you saw the snake?"
Yoncher replied, "What else could happen? Just an ordinary snake—I sliced it clean in half with a single [Water Release Water Slash]."
The female interrogator was speechless.
At this moment, Hattai Uchiha couldn't help but speak up. "You—a dead-last from the Ninja Academy—know [Water Release Water Slash]? That's one of the advanced Water Release techniques developed by The Second Hokage himself!"
Yoncher fell silent for a moment before saying, "Can this idiot be asked to leave?"
Hattai Uchiha lost his mind. "Brat, who are you calling an idiot!"
Tsunade's expression darkened. "Yoncher's grandfather is Kagami Uchiha, and Kagami Uchiha was the disciple of my second great-uncle. Is it so strange for Yoncher to learn Water Release Ninjutsu from my second great-uncle?"
Hattai Uchiha had no retort.
Tsunade continued, "You keep calling him a dead-last—are you indirectly insulting me as his teacher?"
"Sorry, Tsunade-sama, I didn't mean it that way." Hattai Uchiha wiped sweat continuously.
Fearing further embarrassment toward the Uchiha clan, Setsuna Uchiha finally spoke. "Who do you think you are to speak here? Get out!"
Hattai Uchiha walked away dejectedly.
Yoncher lowered his head and followed behind him.
Everyone else: "..."
"Uchiha Yoncher, come back here!" Setsuna Uchiha yelled furiously, his mustache twitching. "I told him to go out—not you!"
"Oops, sorry! I thought you told me to get out," Yoncher said, returning to his spot.
Everyone was speechless.
This kid's brain might really be a bit messed up.
That being said, after enduring such inhuman pain and barely surviving, it was normal for him to act unstable.
The kunoichi from the interrogation unit took a deep breath and asked, "Did you kill those two ninja and the serpent using [Water Release: Water Slash] technique developed by The Second Hokage?"
"Yes," Yoncher replied indifferently.
The kunoichi continued, "Then please demonstrate your [Water Release: Water Slash]."
Before Tsunade could speak, Yoncher looked left and right, stepped forward a few paces, picked up a cane near Danzo's seat, and threw it out the window.
Danzo: "..."
[Water Release: Water Slash!]
An extremely high-pressure water jet shot straight like a sharp blade, slicing the cane midair into two halves.
This time, Yoncher hadn't gathered much chakra into the technique, so the water stream wasn't particularly impressive.
But cutting a cane effortlessly? No problem at all.
"He actually mastered this Ninjutsu!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled slightly, nodding approvingly. "Good, very good indeed. His hand seals are fast, and his chakra control is solid."
Danzo remained expressionless. "Indeed impressive. But why cut my cane?"
Yoncher blinked in disbelief. "This was your cane, Elder Danzo? You're the head of Root — do you really need a walking stick?"
"You've given everything for Konoha, devoting your life selflessly. We young people truly look up to you."
"But if you're finding the burden too heavy due to old age, maybe it's time to pass the baton to our Uchiha clan's honored Elder Fukasaku."
"!!!" Setsuna nearly leapt out of his seat.
What nonsense was this brat spouting?
How did it end up dragging me into this conversation?
Danzo's face darkened as he coldly remarked, "His age is even older than mine."
Setsuna: "..."
Everyone else: "..."
Danzo twitched visibly, taking a deep breath before turning toward Fugaku Uchiha. "I think Clan Leader Fugaku should properly discipline these young men from the Uchiha clan. Otherwise, they'll continue speaking recklessly and attract unnecessary trouble."
Fugaku Uchiha immediately apologized while reprimanding Yoncher briefly.
[Emotional Value +11] – Genuine happiness from Fugaku Uchiha
[Emotional Value +10] – Shock from Setsuna Uchiha
[Emotional Value +6] – Schadenfreude from Tsunade
Yoncher gradually realized something.
Not only were Uchiha emotions highly volatile,
but also the intensity of their emotional values seemed significantly higher compared to others'.
Most people's Emotional Values rarely exceeded 10.
Yet members of the Uchiha clan routinely exceeded 10, sometimes even reaching 15.
This meant that their emotional reactions to the same event or sentiment were far more intense than those of ordinary individuals.
Koharu Utatane frowned and said, "The information you initially provided didn't mention killing two ninjas or a giant serpent!"
"Because I suspected there was a spy in the village," Yoncher replied calmly. "I also knew you'd definitely come looking for me, so I'm only revealing these details now."
"What did you say?" Koharu Utatane's eyes turned sharp.
Tsunade immediately said, "Yoncher, tell us your thoughts, your suspicions. Just speak out—ignore her!"
"Listen here, Tsunade—" Koharu Utatane started to flare up but stopped herself after thinking it over.
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Yoncher, why do you suspect there is a spy within Konoha?"
"The reasons are very simple," Yoncher explained. "First, I was attacked and kidnapped on my way back home from the Ninja Academy."
"Second, the two people I killed were wearing Konoha forehead protectors."
"What!" Everyone present was shocked.
Yoncher continued without pause, "Third, suspecting a spy, I chose not to report these findings to Anbu or the Military Police when I arrived at Konoha's gates—I wanted to test my theory."
"And the result was exactly as I predicted."
"I don't know exactly when Anbu and the Military Police went to investigate the experimental facility."
"But one thing is undeniable—the facility was burned down and the graves of fifty-nine children had been desecrated and dug up before Anbu and the Military Police arrived!"
"Tell me, who could possibly move faster than Anbu and the Military Police?"
"It's likely the spy is hidden within Anbu itself."
"Perhaps even holding a high position."
Everyone present exchanged alarmed glances.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened slightly.
Although Yoncher presented no concrete evidence,
given his standing and identity, there was simply no reason for him to lie.
This kid had been putting on an idiot act since day one, and now suddenly acting smart was like a slap in the face to all of us old-timers.
Such a massive incident had occurred in Konoha—dozens of children kidnapped for human experiments—and the village's top leadership knew nothing about it.
There were even Konoha ninjas inside that lab.
And even the Anbu weren't as quick on the draw as they should've been.
Hiruzen felt like Yoncher was practically pointing at their noses and calling them a bunch of good-for-nothings.
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