Hokage: I Traveled Through Time With The Tenseigan

"It's so good, why did you hand Anbu over? Now that it's done, it's impossible for him to take it back.

The key is that even if he wanted to, Tsunade would not let go.

In the end, with Anbu unable to dispatch, the Third Hokage could only mobilize several family ninja teams to perform this task.

Two days later, three teams composed entirely of ninjas from the Sarutobi clan arrived at the Rain Country camp and found the camp commander, Nara Shikamaru.

"Master Luxin, Lord Hokage asked me to deliver this to you."

As the team leader, Sarutobi handed the scroll he brought to Nara Luxin. To investigate and perform tasks in the camp, they needed Nara Luxin's permission.

Nara Luxin opened the scroll and examined it, then asked doubtfully, "Shouldn't Anbu perform such a task?"

Ever since the Hyuga clan's disappearance, Nara Luxin had anticipated Anbu coming to investigate. His approach was straightforward—play dumb.

No matter who asked him, he wouldn't know.

"You can investigate as you like, just don't involve me."

Furthermore, with Tsunade as Anbu's minister, Anbu wouldn't dare to embarrass Shigeru.

Yet, instead of Anbu arriving, it was members of the Sarutobi clan with orders from the Third Hokage.

"We don't know much about this either," Sarutobi answered truthfully.

As Hokage, he couldn't mobilize Anbu directly. The Third Hokage wouldn't admit this embarrassing fact to anyone, nor would the Hyuga clan leader.

After all, spreading such news would deeply offend the Third Hokage and leave the Hyuga clan vulnerable.

Could it be that Tsunade-hime leveraged her authority?

Nara Luxin pondered for a moment before putting the scroll away.

"Since you are here under Lord Hokage's orders, I will cooperate with you as much as possible."

Nara Luxin decided to cooperate, and Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief. He had feared Nara Luxin would be passive. If Luxin neither supported nor opposed them, they wouldn't make any progress in the camp.

"Thank you, Lord Luxin, for your support."

"It's only proper."

Nara Luxin smiled and nodded. I said I would cooperate, but the extent of that cooperation? That's up to me.

Since Sarutobi couldn't conduct a direct investigation, the investigation still made some progress with Nara Luxin's cooperation. Ninjas who had any knowledge of the missing persons were interrogated under strict confidentiality agreements.

Soon, the collected information pointed towards the medical room.

Some witnesses reported seeing members of the Hyuga clan head to the medical room after arriving at the camp. However, whether they actually entered was uncertain.

"Very good."

With all clues pointing to the medical room, the investigation became more focused. Sarutobi wanted to interrogate potential suspects from the medical room.

However, as Sarutobi lacked the authority of Anbu to detain people for questioning, he sought Nara Luxin's help.

After hearing Sarutobi's request, Nara Luxin asked in surprise:

"You mean a member of the Hyuga clan has disappeared, and Hyuga Shigeru is the prime suspect?"

"Yes."

Sarutobi nodded seriously. "Lord Luxin, all intelligence points to him. It seems the Hyuga clan was targeting him, so I suspect he's closely involved in the disappearances."

"I ask Lord Luxin to detain him for questioning."

"What?"

Nara Luxin stood up in surprise.

"???"

Sarutobi was confused. If the suspect is identified, isn't it standard procedure to arrest and interrogate them?

"Could you repeat that?" Nara Luxin asked.

Sarutobi replied, "I suspect Hyuga Shigeru is closely linked to the missing persons."

"Not that part. The next one."

"I ask Lord Luxin to detain him for questioning."

"Ah, that's it."

Nara Luxin clapped his hands together. "Now I understand."

Finally, Sarutobi thought, the mission would proceed smoothly. After all, if Anbu had been here, they'd have detained suspects without question.

"Sorry, I can't do it," Nara Luxin said with regret.

Sarutobi: "????"

What did that mean? As the camp commander, wasn't it within his power to detain suspects?

"I can detain others, but not Hyuga Shigeru."

Nara Luxin seemed apologetic.

"Why not?"

Sarutobi was confused.

"Because the headquarters and the medical room are separate systems. I oversee operations, but everything related to the medical room is under Hyuga Shigeru's control. Even if I outrank him, I can't issue him orders—let alone arrest him."

The more Nara Luxin explained, the more awkward he became.

"I told Lord Hokage at the time that this arrangement would lead to complications, but he didn't listen to me. Tell me, is this reasonable?"

"Is it reasonable?"

"..."

This is absurd!

Sarutobi was speechless.

Realizing the predicament, Sarutobi sighed heavily. "So, without a new order from Lord Hokage, we can't detain him?"

"It's not just Lord Hokage. You'll also need Tsunade-hime's approval. She oversees the medical division, and Shigeru represents it. Oh, and let's not forget Anbu," Nara Luxin added sympathetically.

This is a disaster!

Sarutobi wore a pained expression.

At last, he understood why Anbu hadn't been deployed. This wasn't an investigation; it was a political minefield.

"Senior, please help me," Sarutobi pleaded.

"Ah, I wouldn't dare get involved," Nara Luxin responded with a polite smile. He had shared all the necessary details. What Sarutobi did next was his own problem.

Seeing Luxin's reluctance, Sarutobi realized he was entirely on his own.

"So, is it at least acceptable if I approach him directly for a discussion?"

Without the authority to detain Shigeru, Sarutobi thought a diplomatic approach might suffice.

"That should be...probably...fine?"

Nara Luxin hesitated. "But the medical room is off-limits to ordinary personnel, and they have strict rules because of the wounded. I really can't say for sure."

Probably?!

Sarutobi clenched his fists in frustration. At last, he understood—Nara Luxin had no intention of taking responsibility.

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