Chapter 90

"The Clan Head sent me to the Police Force to restore the Uchiha reputation."

"As long as I can withstand the schemes and suppression of the Hokage faction, and even turn the tables to make Hiruzen Sarutobi suffer losses."

"That is enough!"

"..."

Uchiha Tekka was completely stunned.

Yes.

After Uchiha Jin's explanation, his worldview was utterly shattered.

He never imagined that simply catching a thief could uncover so many things.

Thinking of this, his whole body trembled.

Before, he could never understand.

Why did the Police Force work so diligently, yet its reputation only worsened?

But now, he understood.

It turned out the village's high command had been trying to suppress and smear the Uchiha all along!

Thinking of this,

his head was covered in cold sweat, and his entire body trembled slightly.

"So, that's how it is!" Uchiha Tekka's eyes were filled with killing intent: "The village's high command is too excessive."

"How could they use such sinister tactics against the Uchiha?"

"No wonder the Uchiha's reputation in the village keeps getting worse."

"Elder Jin, I understand now."

"From now on, I will follow your orders completely. Everything is for the Uchiha!"

Yes.

The Uchiha's mind is just that simple.

He had previously joined the radical faction simply because he looked down on the moderates.

But, over these years,

Uchiha Setsuna only talked big, achieving absolutely nothing in reality.

The Uchiha had not seen any change in the village at all!

He had long been dissatisfied with Uchiha Setsuna; his lack of action these past years was simply because he had no other choice.

Now, however, things were different!

Uchiha Jin's sudden rise gave him a new hope.

Awakening the Uchiha's ultimate secret, the Mangekyo Sharingan, was one thing, but the key was that Uchiha Jin's mind was what truly earned his respect.

With just this one small matter, he instantly sensed something was wrong and found the truth within a few moves.

Even more commendable was that Uchiha Jin could launch a counterattack.

This was truly amazing!

Add to that his words at the clan meeting last night.

It also proved he possessed a clarity regarding the Uchiha's situation that surpassed ordinary understanding.

To summarize:

Overwhelming strength, a clear mind, and ruthless methods.

He even began to wonder: if Jin became the clan head, could he change the situation within the clan?

So, there was nothing more to say.

He knelt before Jin on one knee again. Unlike the previous time, this time he offered his loyalty.

He was done playing with the radical faction; he would follow Uchiha Jin.

Uchiha Jin: "..."

His mouth twitched.

Looking at Tekka kneeling on the ground again, he truly didn't know how to comment.

Good lord!

Tekka was an elite Jonin within the Uchiha clan.

Especially within the radical faction, he held immense influence.

Basically, one could say

Tekka's loyalty to him could bring in a whole group of people.

But, he really didn't need it!

He was just a lazy fish who wanted to lie flat; even becoming the Police Force chief this time was just being forced into the role.

So, seeing this display, he even wanted to suggest Tekka go directly to Uchiha Shisui.

How refreshing to be a hands-off boss; why insist on doing everything personally?

However, wait.

If he established his own faction, then clashed with Uchiha Shisui, and the two started fighting it out,

wouldn't Uchiha Shisui use that as an excuse to constantly demand aid from Hiruzen Sarutobi?

He was already exposed.

Even if he stayed home all the time, Hiruzen Sarutobi would keep a death grip on him.

Conversely,

the more he chose silence, the more the Hokage would worry, fearing he was plotting something behind the scenes.

In that case, he might as well raise the banner himself.

That way, Hiruzen Sarutobi could rest easy, and Uchiha Shisui would use the excuse of being unable to win to fight for various resources from the Hokage.

After all, the village's treasury would flow into the major ninja clans anyway, even if he didn't fight for it.

So.

Better to get the Uchiha involved!

Even better, the more viciously the Uchiha fight, the more reassured the village will be.

With the village relaxed, Kazama's plan becomes easier to execute.

As for Tetsuka's loyalty, Uchiha Jin is the least worried.

This bunch of Uchiha wouldn't even think of practicing restraint or lying low.

Anyone with a remotely normal brain wouldn't have been bullied by Hiruzen Sarutobi to this extent.

A bunch of stubborn fools!

Since he said he would pledge loyalty, it must be sincere.

Thinking this, he slowly nodded.

"Fine, I understand."

"Since Itachi have no issues, proceed as I instructed."

"Continue to severely punish the three captives from today as 'spies'; just ensure they don't die."

"I expect the Hokage will come to demand their return tonight at the latest!"

Tetsuka slowly nodded.

Now that he knew Jin's true intentions, he naturally felt more confident.

The Hokage faction indeed deserves a lesson.

"I understand, my lord!" Tetsuka pondered for a moment before speaking: "I will handle this matter personally."

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"But if we deal with the Anbu like this, can we really explain it to the Hokage?"

Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes.

Looking at Tetsuka before him, his expression was full of helplessness.

Can't even figure this out?

He helplessly shook his head and couldn't help but ask: "Do Itachi even know those three are Anbu?"

"Uh, I understand," Tetsuka nodded.

Uchiha Jin spoke directly: "When the Hokage comes to demand the person, I will naturally appear in person."

Tetsuka nodded and prepared to bow and leave.

Seeing this, Uchiha Jin's eyes rolled.

His expression turned serious as he looked at Tetsuka before him, his mind beginning to work.

After a moment of silence, he spoke again.

"Tetsuka, wait."

"Since Itachi have chosen to follow me, arrange things according to my orders."

"In the Police Force under my charge, do not be so eager to solve cases; just rot away."

"After all, the village does not belong to the Uchiha; even if the village's security completely collapses, the first to be affected will be that Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi."

"If villagers come to demand answers, the answer is one word: delay!"

"Of course, the staff in our Police Force who receive villagers must wear smiles and have a good attitude; if necessary, just bow and apologize."

"As for getting things done? Just wait!"

"Make up any excuse; say the case is too complex, too hard to investigate; think of whatever Itachi want."

"If Itachi really cannot find a reason, just say the Police Force has received no funding and that we Uchiha have not been paid for several months."

"So the Police Force members have all taken on missions or odd jobs to earn a living."

"After all, the village has been delaying funding for the Police Force for many years; even the Hokage cannot find fault with this excuse."

"Also, when explaining to the villagers, mention that in previous years the Uchiha clan paid out of their own pockets to subsidize the Police Force."

"But now, the Uchiha have no money."

"Once this matter blows up completely, casually submit a report to the Hokage crying poverty."

"Ask when the arrears from these years will finally be paid."

"If they still do not pay, the Police Force can only be disbanded."

"After all, the people in our Police Force also need to eat and support their families, don't they?"

"Then spread the news so that all the villagers of Konoha know that the chaos in the village's security has nothing to do with our Police Force."

"It is purely because the village refuses to provide funding!"