Chapter 143: Arrogant and Overbearing, Roaming Konoha

"Chief, elder, the test is over; here is the list."

Three days passed in the blink of an eye; Dao Huo handed the list of those who passed the test to the two of them, and Shisui glanced at it—there were over a hundred names.

The overwhelming majority were Jonin and Special Jonin, with a few Chunin and Genin.

The former were the laborers they intended to select, the latter were the targets they planned to recruit and train.

Some entries were marked; these people seemed to be sent by other Zhuan Qin, the Mizuto faction, the Sarutobi Clan, and the Shimura family.

Konoha isn't large, but it still has over three hundred thousand people; changing a name and hiding one's own children isn't hard, and the Uchiha don't have a family registry.

"Does Danzo also want to get involved?"

Shisui looked at the name Zhi Cun Xiao Ze on the list and couldn't help but smile; compared with the other families' secrecy, Danzo was surprisingly straightforward this time.

"Then let his people in, so he won't cause more trouble."

Yan Shifan didn't mind; even a single person entering would just be destined to be a laborer.

"Fine."

After Shisui agreed, he kept looking, then let out a soft "huh" upon seeing a familiar name.

"Mai Te Kai?"

"Hm? An acquaintance of yours?"

"I guess so; since he also applied, let him in."

Mentioning Mai Te Kai reminded him of Mai Te Dai and his striking attire and personality, so he readily agreed.

Seeing this, Yan Shifan said nothing more, only sighing, "I originally planned to expand the Police Department from the current staff to twelve squads, but since those families won't contribute, we can only expand to ten squads for now."

He said this with a cold sneer, internally lamenting their ingratitude.

He then discussed with Shisui, and after finalizing the selections, adjusted the existing squads.

Originally there were four squads, each with twelve members and one captain.

Following this structure, the two of them drew six small teams from the second, third, and fourth squads and inserted them into the other six squads, ensuring each squad had at least four Uchiha members, then filled the remaining spots.

Next, they confirmed the squad captains.

The first four squads remained Tie Huo, Dao Huo, Ming, and Uchiha Zhu, with Dao Huo also overseeing the entire patrol force.

For the other six squads, aside from the already appointed fifth squad captain Anma Congyun, Shisui also promoted You Nu Junma and Zhi Cun Xiao Ze to be the sixth and seventh squad captains.

As for the remaining three squads, Shisui compared their situations and chose two married Jonin.

The last single Special Jonin was named—Xiao Quan Wu Yue.

With that, the list was finalized: a total of 78 ninjas were recruited—68 Jonin and Special Jonin, 10 Chunin, and 8 Genin.

Those eighteen Genin and Chunin all had decent talent, and under Yan Shifan's influence Shisui began to consider courting and training them.

Of course, publicly they were praised for their deep understanding of the Will of Fire and their resolve to sacrifice themselves to protect Konoha, receiving special recognition; however, the eight Genin were assigned to the judgment unit, led by Ba Dai.

"Citing instruction, promote the Uchiha members in the squad to deputy captain."

Yan Shifan timely reminded him again; Shisui understood, made further adjustments, and handed the list to Dao Huo.

The list couldn't be made public, so Dao Huo sent people to notify each individual.

When Xiao Quan Wu Yue learned the news, she felt dizzy until a few classmates reminded her.

She trembled as she took the uniform from the Police Department staff, unable to believe her ears.

Actually, when she entered the selection she had a hunch that Lord Shisui's nostalgic nature might give her a boost, but she felt ashamed of that thought.

After all, that was the Police Department; although she had once carried out missions there, she never imagined she could officially join its ranks in her lifetime—it seemed beyond her reach.

Yet now she not only successfully joined the Police Department, but also became a squad captain.

She felt exhilarated yet guilty.

Could it be that Lord Shisui deliberately promoted her? Such special treatment might invite gossip.

Even if it's just talk, harming Lord Shisui would be worse.

Xiao Quan Wu Yue was conflicted; the three students beside her, seeing her troubled expression, shouted, "Hey, teacher, why that face? From now on you're a Police Department member, Konoha's safety rests on you—cheer up!"

"Yeah, teacher, from now on you're our idol; the other classes will definitely be jealous!"

"Yeah, and Miss Hui Zi, if she knew you joined the Police Department, might even agree to be your girlfriend~"

The three laughed as they spoke.

One boy cheekily added, "You're already in your twenties and still single—so embarrassing~"

Xiao Quan Wu Yue twitched the corner of her mouth, punched each boy, knocked them to the ground, sighed, and then laughed.

"You guys, ha ha, that's true—henceforth I'm a Police Department member, stay sharp, don't disgrace the department. Hahaha, I'm happy today, I'll treat you to barbecue!"

"Hahaha, the teacher is happy today, please go eat barbecue!"

"Long live the teacher!"

After the slots were confirmed, though not public, Konoha's higher-ups learned quickly.

Danzo was a bit surprised to hear his appointees entered the Police Department and became squad captains, but soon he was at ease.

"The Uchiha may be foolish, but they're still sensible."

Danzo was relaxed, while the other two weren't as comfortable.

"The Uchiha eliminated everyone we sent, guarding themselves so thoroughly—there must be something…"

"Uchiha actually eliminated everyone we sent, and is guarding us like this; there must be something shady going on, evil Uchiha, we must not let them succeed!"

"We've already found Gang Shou, but..."

The only way to calm internal and external tensions now is to promptly select a person of sufficient prestige as the Fifth Hokage; to them, that person is naturally Gang Shou.

But how could she still be willful, with her hemophobia, and not endure a bit? This concerns Konoha's future, yet she refuses to become Hokage for such a reason?

Mentioning Gang Shou made Zhuan Qin Xiao Chun's head spin; after great effort they found her, yet she declined Hokage citing hemophobia.

Mentioning Tsunade, Zhuan Nian Xiao Chun couldn't help but get a big head for a moment; they had gone through great hardships to find Tsunade, but Tsunade refused to become Hokage, citing a fear of blood.

After living all these years, the two had never before encountered a blood‑curdling ninja, and that person was a medical ninja.

"Now what should we do? The Police Department's expansion is finished, yet Tsunade still refuses to come back, Rizhan's body hasn't recovered, the Jonin meeting is only a few days away, and Danzo won't miss this opportunity."

"Sigh, how has Konoha become like this?"

Mizuto Monen sighed; when they were young, the two still had confidence and perseverance to solve these problems, but now they are old, have gone too long without acting, and feel they are no match for the Uchiha.

Lacking force, they have no confidence.

Zhuan Qin Xiaochun fell silent, after a long while sighed: "Anyway, we won't allocate funds to the Police Department; as for the rest, let's discuss with Rizhan."

In this situation, with no one backing them, they are truly not good at it.

On the other side, the day after the list was finalized, the Police Department finally notified everyone of the report, then they received training from the Uchiha and learned the Police Department's duties and authority.

Although the training covered a lot, it can be summed up in one sentence.

Without Hokage interference, the Police Department may apprehend anyone who violates Konoha law and threatens Konoha's safety, except the Hokage.

The 86 people who joined the Police Department all felt honored upon hearing this, marveling at the Department's power.

Those who can join the Police Department are considered geniuses, yet there are at least a hundred such geniuses in the Department; lacking any arrogance, they obediently accepted the Department's arrangements and had no objections to the captain's assignments.

After completing these procedures, Shisui arranged several Jonin and Uchiha members to spar, using deterrence before letting them choose ninjutsu; however, B‑rank ninjutsu is still very difficult for Genin to master.

Thus Shisui replaced it with C‑rank ninjutsu and privately promised that once they pass the Chunin exam, they will be issued a B‑rank ninjutsu and be assigned a teacher in the Police Department.

In this way, both reward and threat are applied, and people's hearts rally.

It was already three days after completing these tasks.

During that time, Shisui learned Orochimaru's opinion from his clone, but he cannot leave yet; he won't set out for the Land of Fields for at least half a month, so it must be postponed for now.

And Yan Shifan also completed his preparations within these three days; after dawn that day, the two went to the Police Department.

Yan Shifan summoned Uchiha Ming and ordered, "Gather forces and come with me to the interior to arrest people!"

"Yes!"

Uchiha Ming didn't know who to arrest, but he hesitated not at all, immediately calling all members of the Third Squad, and then also summoning the Eighth Squad, which is led by Koizumi May.

This was Shisui's intention; he wants to train Koizumi May, and as for Maite Kai, they'll train a few more days. "Elder, the people have all arrived."

The two squads, plus the captain, total twenty‑six people, standing upright with heads held high, full of vigor.

"Today is your first day officially carrying out missions after joining the Police Department; remember, everything you do is for Konoha!"

"Yes, for Konoha!"

Everyone shouted in unison, drawing the gaze of other squads; they watched enviously, and a young ninja felt a surge of passion, exclaiming "Youth!"

"Let's go!"

More than twenty people, uniformly dressed, set out from the Police Department, walking from Konoha's core area toward the interior.

In an instant, villagers in the streets and alleys hurriedly avoided them, and merchants on both sides watched.

Some out of curiosity, some out of envy, some out of fear.

After Yan Shifan left with his men, Shisui looked at their silhouettes and called, "Tie Huo, take a few clan members to follow covertly; if anything happens, report promptly, and be sure to keep the elder safe."

"Yes!"

Almost simultaneously, Konoha's higher‑ups and the various ninja clans also received the news.

"They're going on patrol, aren't they?"

"Why do I always have a bad feeling?"

"What are these evil Uchiha planning? Let the ANBU watch them; no matter what they do, stop them at the first moment."

When the Police Department moves, the whole of Konoha moves.

But Yan Shifan seemed oblivious, swaggering with his men into the ninja‑exclusive commercial street, heading straight for a particular shop.

Few ninjas normally came to that shop's entrance, and upon seeing so many from the Police Department, they immediately scattered to the side, looking at each other, unsure of what was happening.

People inside the shop also stuck their heads out, bewildered; some were even frightened by such a large display.

Yan Shifan ignored the crowd, looked up at the "Moonlight" sign hanging on the shop, sneered, and shouted loudly, "Surround!"

More than twenty ninjas behind them, led by Uchiha Ming and Koizumi May, moved swiftly and detained all the shop's staff.

The shopkeeper was a member of the Moonlight family, just an ordinary person; seeing the situation was wrong, he immediately sent someone back to report.

However, he didn't have much hope; after all, Moonlight is only a small clan, and although he didn't know where…

"Esteemed Police Department ninjas, may I ask what happened? Why have you suddenly surrounded my little shop?"

He approached Yan Shifan, trembling slightly, and asked in a low voice.

"The Police Department received a report that your shop is evading taxes, secretly storing dangerous weapons, and even colluding with enemy nation spies, threatening Konoha's safety. For Konoha's sake, you should all accompany me to the Police Department."

Yan Shifan's casual words made the shop owner feel a heavy dread.

Tax evasion is one thing, but they sell ninja tools—how could they not be dangerous?

"How could that be? The Moonlight clan has served Konoha for generations; we have lost countless clan members for the Village; how could we collude with enemy spies and betray Konoha!"

The shop owner's forehead broke into cold sweat, and before he could retort…

That teenager had brown long hair, wore a ninja cap, and a black tight suit; it seemed he had been running, his eyes blackened, panting heavily.

Yan Shifan chuckled lightly, looked at the two with disdain, and said, "So you admit to tax evasion and endangering Konoha; since you admit it, come with us, move."

With the order given, Uchiha Ming hesitated not and began arresting people; the others followed suit.

The people inside the shop were either ordinary civilians or Genin, and they dared not resist, cooperating honestly.

Ming then walked to Yan Shifan and said, "This is Moonlight Shifeng; although his health is poor, he has awakened the clan's bloodline technique, Transparent Transmission."

Yan Shifan's eyes lit up, and he cheerfully said, "Take him!"

"Yes!"

Yueguang Difeng is only thirteen, having passed the Chunin exam not long ago; how could he be a match for everyone? He was captured before he could react to the commotion.

"Seize the ledgers, shut down the shop, and bring everyone back to the Police Department for strict interrogation."

"Yes!"

"Damned Uchiha, let go of me! We are innocent, we have contributed to the Village, I want to see the Hokage!"

The boy kept struggling, but no one paid attention; more and more ninja gathered outside the gate, curious about what had happened.

"Stop, all of you stop!"

At that moment, a middle‑aged woman leading members of the ANBU finally rushed in from afar; she glared at the crowd seized by the Police Department with a very displeased expression.

"Police Department, what are you trying to do? Do you still have the Village? Do you have the Hokage!"

Yan Shifan raised an eyebrow, and he immediately went to his side to explain: "This is Zhuanqin Xianghui, the niece of the Hokage's assistant Zhuanqin Xiaochun."

Yan Shifan seemed to understand, then gave the newcomer a half‑smile, half‑frown glance, his tone gentle, and asked: "Police Department is handling affairs; why are you suddenly obstructing?"

Zhuanqin Xiaochun, seeing Yan Shifan's friendly gesture, instantly wore a disdainful expression, snorted coldly, and shouted: "Who gave the Police Department permission to seize people like this? Yueguang Difeng is a ninja of the Village, having earned countless merits for the Village. You, Uchiha, are so overbearing, arresting on a whim—do you even consider the Village's people as comrades?"

At those words, everyone echoed in agreement.

"Exactly, Uchiha is too overbearing, arbitrarily arresting people, it's too much."

Especially the merchants on both sides, Uchiha's actions truly frightened them, and they also joined in agreement.

"We all act for Muye, how can the Police Department bully the Village's people like this!"

Seeing the crowd's accusations rise, some newly arrived members of the Police Department felt uneasy, standing still at a loss.

Yan Shifan ignored it, simply watching Zhuanqin Xiaochun continue in a gentle tone, asking: "I, too, only consider Muye's safety, but I do not know whether your actions are the Hokage's will?"

Zhuanqin Xianghui puffed out her chest and raised her head, "Of course it is the Hokage's will, you..."

Before she could finish, Yan Shifan cut her off, his gaze icy as he stared at her.

"Do you have the Hokage's written order?"

"... Uh, to block you what written order do you still need, can't you see what's behind me?"

"How dare you!"

Yan Shifan, hearing this, his aura suddenly shifted, and he shouted loudly: "Just you, without the Hokage's order, you still dare to lead people to obstruct the Police Department's law enforcement, and even openly slander us—hand them over!"

(End of chapter)