Chapter 82: Radicals Compromise, Uchiha Jin Takes Power

All the Uchiha present spoke up at once.

Clearly.

The simple-minded Uchiha, aside from the elders and other high-ranking members, mostly thought very simply.

Uchiha Jin's words just now had already proven his capability and his grasp of the bigger picture.

Since he is strong enough and smart enough...

Isn't it only natural for him to become the senior Police Department chief?

Only the radical faction.

Since their leader, Uchiha Setsuna, had not spoken, none of them dared to say a word.

"Radical faction, what about Itachi?" Fugaku spoke directly upon seeing this: "If Itachi agree or disagree, speak up now."

"If Itachi feel there is a problem, then voice your objections immediately."

"If Itachi say nothing, what are Itachi trying to do?"

Instantly.

With Fugaku's words, everyone turned to look at the radical faction.

The jonin of the radical faction now exchanged glances, their eyes all filled with confusion.

Do Itachi agree or not?

Even if their minds were simple, they knew Elder Jin's parents had once been die-hard loyalists of Uchiha Kagami.

Even regarding the death of Elder Jin's parents, though they did not act directly themselves, they could faintly sense it was their leader, Uchiha Setsuna, who had quietly pulled the strings.

Under these circumstances.

Elder Jin and their leader were absolute mortal enemies!

Elder Uchiha Jin's actions just now only proved their suspicions correct.

So, what should be done?

Although they were also certain in their hearts that Elder Jin was capable, and if he were to become Chief of the Police Force.

Then perhaps he truly had the ability to solve the Police Force's reputation problem.

But...

The Police Force was the stronghold of the radical faction; letting someone like Elder Jin, who held a grudge against the radical faction's leader, take the post.

If they agreed, how could they explain it to their leader, Uchiha Setsuna?

"I... agree!"

At this critical moment, Uchiha Tekka spoke up first.

Moreover, after finishing his words.

He turned his head to look at the others and said in a low tone.

"Fellow clansmen, stop fighting!"

"The Uchiha's enemies are too strong; if we are not even united within our own ranks, we will collapse on our own without the village needing to lift a finger."

"Let us unite; only then is there hope."

"Since Elder Jin has this ability, why should we not support him?"

The others fell silent.

Then, after some thought, they all began to nod one after another.

Yes.

Excluding the true high command, the Uchiha were generally quite simple-minded.

As long as the Uchiha could rise to greatness again, for the glory of the Uchiha, they were even willing to give their lives.

Since Elder Jin had this ability, just as Tekka said, why should they not support him?

And, on the other side.

After seeing this scene, Fugaku finally revealed a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Good, very good!"

"Since everyone agrees, I now solemnly declare that from now on, as clan head, I will only be responsible for the general direction of the clan."

"As for the Police Force, it will be fully entrusted to Elder Jin."

He was truly very happy.

Obviously.

Fugaku also understood in his heart that his experience in power struggles was lacking.

Having led the Police Force for these years, the Uchiha's increasingly unbearable reputation was proof enough of that!

Before, there was no other way!

Now that there was a powerhouse like Uchiha Jin, he certainly had no desire to suffer in the position of Chief of the Police Force.

Everyone present also applauded.

Then, when looking at Uchiha Jin, their eyes were all filled with reverence and awe.

Yes.

From this moment on, Uchiha Jin began to change.

If the Uchiha Jin of the past, despite having a string of titles, was actually just someone with status but no real power.

To put it bluntly, he was merely a figurehead!

But from today on, everything began to change.

Uchiha Jin.

Would become a true power broker.

As long as he wished, it would not take long for him to rally a force comparable to the radical faction.

Uchiha Jin: "..."

He was stunned.

He had only been daydreaming for a moment; how did things change so drastically?

Chief of the Police Force?

It would be fine if it were just a nominal title, but if he actually had to work.

He was unwilling!

Originally, he could just stay home quietly and grow stronger; who in their right mind would want to go to work?

If he had transmigrated to a historical setting or a low-martial world, gaining power would certainly be worth celebrating.

But this was the world of Naruto!

In a world that worshipped individual martial prowess, power was truly negligible.

Not to mention.

His system advocated lying flat like a salted fish, and he himself was a shut-in.

"This is unnecessary, right?"

"I can just hold the title; how can I compete with the Chief?"

"The Chief of the Police Force is a position held concurrently by the Clan Head, isn't it?"

Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately wanted to decline.

However.

Fugaku spoke up on the spot upon hearing this.

"Since the Hidden Leaf Village was established, the Police Force has been the Uchiha's private domain, and the position of Chief is decided entirely by the Uchiha internally."

"Since all Uchiha agree, and it is a proposal from me, the Clan Head, Lord Jin need not feel any pressure."

"Proceed according to your own ideas; regardless of success or failure, the clan will not blame Itachi."

"In fact, to be honest."

"It is also my fault as Clan Head for having limited ability. Since taking over the Police Force, I have made no achievements whatsoever; instead, our reputation has grown worse and worse."

"But I believe Lord Jin has the capability, so I entrust the Police Force to Itachi."

Fugaku's expression was serious.

His tone was extremely earnest, and after speaking, he bowed slightly.

For a Clan Head to bow to Jin was a significant gesture of respect.

The fact was indeed so.

As Fugaku bowed, the other Uchiha, though they did not speak, also bowed slightly in greeting.

Uchiha Jin had a black line running down his face.

Exposing his Mangekyo Sharingan was already enough to make Hiruzen Sarutobi nervous.

If he were to take control of the Police Force, who knew if the Root would be monitoring him twenty-four hours a day starting the very next second.

At that time.

Who knew what methods Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Kage Danzo would prepare to use against him.

But there was no other way!

Fugaku, as the Uchiha Clan Head, had already spoken to this extent.

He had even admitted his own shortcomings and adopted such a low posture.

Refusing now would truly be hard to justify.

This...

Sigh, forget it.

After a helpless sigh, he rubbed the center of his forehead and could only speak up resentfully.

"Clan Head, Itachi... really had no need for this!"