Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 69
It’ll go to waste if you have power and don’t use it.
If anyone dares to use their meager authority against the Police Force, Uchiha Jin will make them understand what a true enforcement agency is.
Jin doesn’t believe that the Utatane clan has no skeletons in their closet!
Taking this opportunity to investigate the Sarutobi clan, the Shimura clan, the Mito clan, and other Hokage-aligned clans…
As the legitimate managing body of Konoha, it’s only natural for the Police Force to inspect financial corruption. Asking the Utatane clan to cooperate is perfectly reasonable.
If anything suspicious is found during this process, the Uchiha clan’s blade will be sharp enough to deal with it!
If Koharu Utatane dares to cut the budget, Jin would actually thank her.
Then, he’d lead an assault on the Utatane clan that very night. Any sign of unexplained wealth, and they’d learn the fate of corrupt officials.
On what grounds?
Is it the Uchiha causing trouble?
If it comes down to it, we can search for memories again. Jin believes Fugaku is innocent; surely, Koharu has nothing to hide!
And if it gets worse, we’ll gamble on it using the Police Force’s authority. The Uchiha clan has nothing to lose, and if they win and uncover anything…
Corruption is no small matter; it’s digging at the very roots of Konoha.
Who in Konoha would have a legitimate reason to oppose the Uchiha’s fair enforcement of the law?
“Can we really do this?”
Uchiha Fugaku still couldn’t believe it.
If we proceed this way, will the Sarutobi faction really compromise? This goes against common sense; surely, we need some leverage first!
Leverage?
“Right, Danzo’s Root!”
Fugaku suddenly remembered Danzo, who had just died, and thought they could use this to their advantage.
Sigh…
Jin sighed deeply and looked at Fugaku with frustration, his voice filled with resignation.
“Remember, you’re a Uchiha. Don’t overthink things!”
Anything Danzo left behind wouldn’t be up for grabs. The moment Jin fought Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already sent people to clean up.
For Hiruzen Sarutobi right now, provoking the Uchiha clan, who were at their peak, wasn’t an option.
Konoha’s hostile situation on all sides didn’t allow Sarutobi to act rashly, and he didn’t want to weaken the Sarutobi clan and the ANBU any further.
Only by delaying and gradually weakening the Uchiha’s overall strength while rallying Hokage loyalists could Sarutobi slowly eliminate the Uchiha. This was his safest bet.
And Jin knew this, too, which is why he wasn’t overly concerned. Sarutobi’s bottom line would be much broader than expected.
Jin’s strategy was similar. While forcing a direct conflict wasn’t impossible, it wasn’t wise in the long run.
Having Sarutobi as a constant pressure kept the Uchiha growing through conflict.
For now?
We’ll just keep hitting while they’re down!
Fugaku only needed to focus on this. As for thinking, let’s leave that to the Uchiha clan’s rare thinkers.
“What do you mean?”
Fugaku was displeased but knew he wasn’t great at this.
Indeed!
As a Uchiha, I rely on strength; only power validates everything.
Realizing that simply challenging Koharu could solve the funding issue, Fugaku felt both dejected and excited.
Jin glanced at him, not kicking him while he was down, and continued.
“The Uchiha clan has always been wolves who eat meat, not dogs that guard gates. If they can’t challenge the Police Force’s rules, they must obediently follow them!”
“Whether they’re ordinary ninja or from any of Konoha’s clans, the Uchiha Police Force treats everyone equally, with no favoritism!”
“Also, don’t just detain criminals. Beat them up thoroughly, then parade them publicly with a sign to showcase the Uchiha’s fair, just, and open law enforcement!”
“If anyone dares to spread slander against the Uchiha during this, arrest and interrogate them. See if they’re enemy spies!”
The Uchiha were indeed arrogant, aloof, and proud. But their tarnished reputation was due to a lack of proper image establishment.
Seeking acceptance while being aloof and indifferent to commoners’ opinions made them an easy target.
Rather than this two-faced approach, be decisive!
Reputation isn’t about being good or bad. Once it’s established, if people can’t destroy it, they have to accept it.
The Uchiha’s rough law enforcement!
The Uchiha’s lack of understanding!
The Uchiha’s impartiality!
The Uchiha… sigh, better not mess with them…
By decisively dealing with those who try to stir trouble and maintaining strict law enforcement, the Uchiha’s actions would become acceptable, no matter how extreme.
Most importantly, through this process…
The Uchiha will gain practical training within the village, and Jin’s efforts in manipulating them will be minimized…
The core of this reform is simply one word…
Recklessness!
Whether it’s the higher-ups of Konoha or the ninja from various clans, the Uchiha Police Force should follow their instincts.
No need for hesitation… fight if you’re displeased!
Troublemakers? Fight! Lawbreakers? Fight! Slanderers? Fight! Those you dislike? Fight!
By firmly sticking to their choices and recklessly pushing forward, the Police Force can be transformed.
Fugaku didn’t fully understand but was deeply shocked!
Fortunately, Jin’s reform plan was easy for a Uchiha to execute. The clan wouldn’t likely oppose it.
“That’s settled then…”
Seeing no further input from Fugaku, Jin turned and left. The rest didn’t need his involvement.
The Uchiha’s crops were grown; it was time for them to learn to thrive independently!
Jin eagerly anticipated Hiruzen Sarutobi’s reaction to the Police Force’s transformation. Would he endure the humiliation, only to realize too late…
The Police Force can be run like this!
Become a Patron to read chapters ahead of public release and support me 😉
Read up to 40 chapters ahead on p atreon.
