Chapter 110: Hiruzen Sarutobi Speaks, Leaving Everyone Stunned

Upon hearing this, Tetsuka immediately led the way.

A crowd of Uchiha, faces full of arrogance, surrounded Jin and brought him directly to the Uchiha's position.

Uchiha Jin wore a smile on his face.

Unlike the rest of the Uchiha, he appeared extremely humble.

Even when people looked at him, he would smile back.

However.

Regarding the arrogant behavior of the many Uchiha, he turned a blind eye to it all, showing no intention whatsoever to correct them.

There are two reasons.

First, he truly cannot change; this has been said many times within the clan before.

But, it is truly useless!

The pride of the Uchiha is something carved into their very bones.

As the saying goes, the landscape may change, but nature is hard to shift; he could not even change his top general, Uchiha Tekka.

Let alone anyone else.

In fact, forget them.

Look alone at the Uchiha geniuses, Uchiha Shisui and Itachi, who seem the easiest to talk to.

Do not be fooled by their usual display of kindness and humility, or their appearance of being easy to deal with.

But, in reality.

Uchiwa Jin, who has had the most contact with them, knows better than anyone that they are actually more arrogant than anyone else.

Even this group of Uchiha behind him are not as arrogant as Uchiha Shisui and Itachi.

It is just that.

Unlike this group of Uchiha, the arrogance of Uchiha Shisui and Itachi is carved into their very bones.

In daily life.

Ordinary people really cannot see it.

Uchiha Shisui considered himself an Uchiha genius and a descendant of Uchiha Kagami, so his arrogance led him to ignore everyone and focus directly on changing the clan.

No one can change him.

No matter how difficult, even death, could not change his original intention.

Itachi is even more arrogant!

In the original story, besides Uchiha Shisui and Hiruzen Sarutobi, he looked down on everyone else.

Acting as if Itachi understand nothing, he was too lazy to communicate with Itachi; Itachi just needed to follow his arrangements obediently.

Especially when facing Sasuke!

Acting as if he had considered everything for Itachi, that Itachi needed to think of nothing, and just blindly follow his arrangements.

As for whether Itachi accept it?

Are Itachi kidding!

I, such an awesome person, have considered everything for Itachi so well; on what grounds do Itachi dare not accept it?

This is the fundamental reason why Sasuke later felt both love and hate toward Itachi.

On one hand.

This brother truly treated him well, even considering the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

But, damn it.

Sasuke, as an Uchiha, was a person with a mindset even more wild than Itachi's.

Plus the influence of Indra's chakra, it would be strange if he could approve of Itachi's actions.

So, to summarize.

These Uchiha are a typical template of arrogant protagonists.

Want to change them?

Forget it!

Even the Sage of Six Paths probably could not change something carved into their bones.

Of course, more importantly.

Uchiha Jin thought carefully during this period and realized that the Uchiha personality is actually quite good.

The Hidden Leaf's number one noble clan, wild, cool, and utterly domineering!

If the plan of Nara Kazama is to be executed in the future, displaying this Uchiha stance will absolutely intimidate a large number of people.

People.

Naturally have a psychology of admiring strength!

Of course, the premise is.

That Uchiha Jin can truly control the Uchiha; using this card well can play a huge role.

If no one controls this great ship, then without anyone else acting, the Uchiha will collapse on their own.

The reason is very simple!

The Uchiha spirit is truly abnormal; the external manifestation is a prolific production of rebellious bastards.

In the distance, there is Madara Uchiha as the representative; nearby, there are Obito and Itachi, two fools.

When these people go crazy, who cares about the Uchiha clan?

Look.

Madara wanted to kill the Uchiha!

Obito wanted to kill the Uchiha!

Itachi even personally acted and directly killed the Uchiha!

Sigh!

Thinking of this, Uchiha Jin could not help but sigh helplessly.

And, at this very moment.

Led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and guarded by Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, they came straight into the hall.

"Hokage-sama!"

Everyone rose to their feet and spoke respectfully.

Even Uchiha Jin, though inwardly disgusted, stood up and assumed a respectful posture.

There was no other way!

If one wishes to play within the rules of the game, one must abide by them.

Many of the Uchiha were also reluctant.

But seeing that Uchiha Jin had stood up, they could only helplessly rise and speak.

"Very well, everyone, sit down!"

"Given that we are currently in a time of war, I will not waste words."

"First, I wish to apologize to the Uchiha!"

"I will not elaborate on the specific reasons; suffice it to say that due to various circumstances, funding for the Police Force has been delayed for many consecutive years."

"As a result, members of the Police Force have recently been unable to afford food."

"I have even heard that this has caused panic within the Police Force, to the point where no one can focus on their work."

"Every day, they think only of how to take on side jobs to earn money and support their families."

"This is a failure on my part as Hokage!"

"Therefore, I must apologize!"

"Considering this, after discussions with several elders, I have decided to settle the Police Force's outstanding arrears from previous years as soon as possible."

"Of course, given the sheer size of the amount, it cannot be paid in full at once."

"According to village regulations, the normal annual funding for the Police Force is 370 million ryō."

"This time, I propose allocating a total of one billion ryō for three years immediately."

"The funds will be transferred directly from the Treasury. Elder Nara Shizune has also expressed that there are no issues and the transfer can be made at any time."

"However, similarly,"

"the Treasury's annual budget is limited. Providing three years of arrears to the Police Force at once would certainly affect other departments."

"I simply hope everyone can understand."

"Itachi must remember that the Police Force has been shouldering burdens for other departments for many years."

"Enough talk. Let us proceed directly to a vote by raising hands."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke calmly.

There was no intent to pick a fight with the Uchiha; in fact, his words were entirely in their favor.

Yes.

This was his character.

Once he had decided to do something, he would not hesitate.