Chapter 160: Second Deputy Commander of the Police Department
"Therefore, I believe this role is a perfect fit for him. In addition, I plan to appoint Shinku Yuhi as Deputy Head of the Police Department, responsible for managing law and order affairs. This will fully utilize his talents and experiences. Mother, what are your thoughts?"
Shiyu Uchiha's tone was filled with confidence and determination, revealing his leadership skills and decisive nature. This wasn't just his vision for the clan's future—it was the start of real reform within the Uchiha.
However, Uchiha Shizhi did not directly respond, nor did she express satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Instead, she asked a counter-question: "But have you considered that he might be a spy sent by Hiruzen Sarutobi and others?"
Shiyu replied confidently, "I've already thought this through. That's precisely why I emphasized earlier that we shouldn't concern ourselves with whether his loyalty is genuine or feigned.
But if we dare not accept the Yuhi clan out of fear, then our Uchiha will never break free from our current predicament. Moreover, through my interactions with Shinku Yuhi, I've come to believe he is a trustworthy person." His voice carried firmness and decisiveness.
Then Shiyu continued, adding, "Personally, I place great trust in Shinku Yuhi's character and firmly believe he would never engage in such disloyalty. Also, I've already considered this potential scenario—if he truly were a spy planted by Hiruzen Sarutobi, he would first need to properly handle all police department affairs and gain my trust before having any opportunity to access the Uchiha clan's core secrets.
By that time, I would naturally have ample time to discern his true intentions. Even if he were truly a spy, I wouldn't be afraid. In fact, under these circumstances, perhaps the current affairs of the Police Department could actually be handled more effectively than expected.
Furthermore, even in the worst-case scenario, I firmly believe I possess sufficient strength to suppress any threat." By the end of his speech, Shiyu's tone carried an icy ruthlessness that caused those listening to shiver involuntarily.
Uchiha Shizhi looked at her son before her, filled with deep satisfaction. She knew that Shiyu had carefully considered all possibilities and made thorough preparations without becoming arrogant from recent successes.
She felt extremely pleased with her son's maturity and composure. Thus, Uchiha Shizhi smiled slightly at her son and said, "I have full confidence in your judgment. Then go ahead with your plan!"
Three days later, Shinku Yuhi personally brought Kurenai Yuhi to visit the Uchiha household, expressing his wish for Kurenai to become Shiyu's disciple. Naturally, Shiyu readily agreed to this request and immediately presented Kurenai with a newly prepared Illusionary Butterflies Summoning Technique scroll [Illusionary Butterflies Summoning Technique], asking her to sign her name on it.
Subsequently, Uchiha Shizhi gifted this precious summoning scroll to Shinku Yuhi, along with a complete set of techniques and cultivation methods related to the Illusionary Butterflies Summoned Beast as Kurenai's apprenticeship gift.
Actually, Uchiha Shizhi had long noticed the extraordinary compatibility between the Illusionary Butterflies Summoned Beast and the self-developed Genjutsu of Shinku Yuhi. He had always intended to present this precious gift to them. But even when doing someone a favor, you've got to pick the right moment.
This time, Uchiha Shizhi skillfully used the opportunity of the Yuhi clan seeking refuge and presented them with this new Summoned Beast Scroll.
Once the apprenticeship ceremony wrapped up, Shiyu Uchiha turned to Shinku Yuhi and said, "Teacher Shinku, I wonder if you'd be interested in becoming the Second Deputy Head of the Police Force, responsible for managing the public security patrol units.
I've also been thinking about setting up a Genjutsu squad specifically to handle public order around the bars and taverns along Konoha's major commercial streets. Drunken ninjas often cause trouble there, and Genjutsu is most suitable for handling such situations. However, very few non-Uchiha ninja are proficient in Genjutsu."
As Shiyu Uchiha spoke, Shinku Yuhi felt a mix of surprise and gratitude. He originally thought he was only being invited to take on a standard role, but never expected that Shiyu Uchiha would value him so highly as to entrust him with such an important responsibility.
After a short pause, Shinku Yuhi understood the challenges but saw the opportunity for his clan. He replied, "I'm deeply honored by your trust and invitation. I accept this responsibility." However, he expressed some doubts regarding the issue of Genjutsu ninja. After all, everyone knows that Genjutsu is the specialty of the Uchiha clan.
"They've all been transferred to the Paramilitary Police Force for military-style training," explained Shiyu Uchiha frankly to Shinku Yuhi. "We conduct continuous military-style training because during the previous Great Ninja World War, our clan suffered considerable setbacks due to small tactical missteps. Therefore, they cannot currently be redeployed.
Moreover, you should already know that any actions taken by Uchiha clan members during law enforcement tend to be scrutinized and exaggerated easily. I've been trying to mitigate this phenomenon."
He deeply understood the lessons learned from the previous war and therefore specially strengthened the military training of his clansmen, transferring them into the Paramilitary Police Force to prepare for future conflicts. At the same time, he recognized the controversies and misunderstandings frequently caused by the Uchiha during law enforcement and has been working hard to improve this situation.
He continued, "Also, to completely resolve this dilemma back then, we took drastic measures directly, so currently the composition of the Public Security Division within the Police Department is extremely complex. It might be quite challenging for a sensei like yourself to straighten things out. I have some related materials here—allow me to give them to you tomorrow."
He understood thoroughly how challenging it was to resolve the predicament facing the Uchiha clan, yet he remained fully committed to supporting Shinku Yuhi's work and was willing to provide relevant information to help her better understand the situation and develop solutions accordingly.
"Don't worry," he added. "My clan does have several promising young generation members. Although their abilities aren't particularly outstanding, they do possess unique talents for handling these kinds of issues. I'll have them assist me when the time comes.
Regarding the matter of Genjutsu ninja, we indeed need to take it seriously. The Yuhi Clan differs from the Uchiha in many ways; despite having fewer members, we are not completely without options."
"If needed, we can start training ninja specializing in genjutsu right away," Shinku Yuhi said confidently.
Shiyu Uchiha didn't feel the need to question Shinku Yuhi's words, knowing full well that her expertise in this area far surpassed his own.
Meanwhile, the Third Hokage and his allies were among the first to receive the intelligence. After all, they had been deeply rooted in Konoha Village for several decades. The Sarutobi and Shimura clans had long remained powerful forces, giving them significant control over the village.
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