The reason why Uchiha Tokumitsu said bluntly "based on strength" at the Jonin meeting was because there was almost no possibility of harmonious coexistence between the Uchiha clan and other ninja clans in the village.
Just like two tigers fighting, one must lose; whether it is the Uchiha who have just emerged from the dilemma of being marginalized or the ninjas who are enjoying power that does not match their strength, unless one party chooses to give in, there will be no harmonious coexistence. possible.
Because Konoha is too small and there are too many wealthy families.
The cake was only so big. Uchiha jumped out and ate an extra piece, so the ninjas naturally ate less.
And Uchiha Tokumitsu's words in the Jonin meeting also caused an uproar in Konoha.
The mainstream ideology of Konoha has always been to advocate friendship and bonding, and to believe in the power of love and protection, but Uchiha Tokumitsu's unabashed martial arts ideology.
So what followed was overwhelming accusations and insults.
Even though he didn't dare to speak out loud in front of the police ninjas, there were more and more complaints behind him.
In this regard, the Hokage Building expressed its welcome.
Some people within the Uchiha clan began to feel restless.
But they did not dare to speak in front of the overly radical Uchiha Tokumitsu, but instead went to Elder Setsuna and complained incessantly.
The chief of the police department and clan leader Uchiha Shifang also felt various invisible pressures.
But based on his strength and status, he cannot use this as a reason to attack Uchiha Tokimitsu.
As a last resort, he had to organize a meeting with the elders of each house and senior police officers at his residence to discuss countermeasures.
"Everyone, the public opinion in the village is really unfavorable to our clan. If you have any countermeasures, please feel free to speak out."
After briefly explaining the reasons for the public turmoil, the Sifang clan leader posed the question to the elders and senior police officers who attended the meeting.
Although Elder Setsuna attended the meeting, he kept his eyes closed to meditate.
The Uchiha clan members present did not say a word, and just turned their attention to the perpetrator, Uchiha Tokimitsu.
"When did the Uchiha clan start to fear these rumors?"
Uchiha Tokko stood up, looked around, and said slowly.
The radical tribesmen nodded in agreement.
"The strength of our family is our foundation. What loss can a few words from outsiders bring to us?"
"As for those unpleasant words, haven't they happened less in the past few decades? Why do you care so much about them now?"
"As long as there are thousands of ninja troops in the family, and as long as they dare not show their teeth in front of the clan members, those public opinions will be nothing more than the wail of a defeated dog, so there is nothing to fear!"
"Seniors, please don't forget that only strength is the foundation for a ninja's survival!"
Uchiha Tokko's words silenced all the clan members present.
"Besides, the existence of rumors can also allow us to better distinguish between enemies and allies!" Uchiha Tokumitsu said loudly, "Only those who still stand with Uchiha under such circumstances will still stand up for Uchiha. To be considered our ally!"
"ally……"
One of the elders sighed.
The arrogant Uchiha made countless enemies, but always had few allies. Even after entering the Ninja Village Era, there are only a few pro-nin clans who have been related by marriage from the Warring States Period to the present day as allies.
"Unite what we can unite, and attack what affects our unity, that's enough!" Uchiha Tokumitsu's words caused the radical clan members to nod in approval again.
Elder Setsuna also opened his eyes.
"But it's always bad. In order for the family to move forward, the public criticism must be resolved..."
The conservative Sanqiandai elder said weakly.
"Unfounded accusations cannot be sustained for a long time. In a few days, civilians who are busy with their livelihood and tasks will forget about this matter."
Uchiha Tokumitsu said patiently: "As long as we don't change ourselves because of other people's words, then others will soon adapt to us."
These words made the elder Sanqiandai a little dumbfounded.
Although it sounds unfounded, when you think about it carefully, it seems to be true.
"Moreover, we can also throw out some bait to guide the direction of public opinion."
"Elaborate!"
Elder Setsuna spoke out for the first time.
"Recruit foreign ninja trainees from the police preparatory school to join the police department."
Uchiha Tokumitsu expressed his thoughts: "In this way, it can not only dilute the Uchiha color of the police department, but also allow civilians and young ninjas to see another path."
"That means there must be a future for following the Uchiha clan!"
This is not impossible. The newcomers at the genin level have no impact on the Uchiha clan who are in charge of the police department.
Although it will change the Uchiha clan's monopoly position in the police department, it will also help improve the pressure of public opinion the family faces in the village.
The top brass of the police department nodded.
After thinking for a moment, Chief Uchiha agreed.
"But in this case, the funds provided by the village may not be enough. Will the extra part be raised by itself or paid by the family?"
Uchiha Fugaku raised his hand and asked.
"After all, the police department is one of the various departments in the village. Expenditure from family funds is nothing!" When it comes to money issues, even the conservative elders can't sit still.
"There are two ways to replenish the police department's funds -" Uchiha Tokumitsu stopped everyone's argument, "fees and fines!"
This kind of topic was mentioned by Uchiha Tokumitsu at the first police department restructuring meeting, but the tribesmen felt that it was difficult to deal with it and shelved it vaguely.
But now that the police department is really facing funding difficulties, the issue of face can no longer be taken into consideration.
“Are the fines and fees collected left at the administrative office’s disposal?”
At the signal from his superior, a superintendent from the Eastern District Police Office raised his hand and asked.
"Absolutely not!"
Chief Uchiha Quartet was furious: "All funds should be allocated uniformly by the police headquarters!"
"Then the administrative office has become a free labor?" Uchiha Nakagen, the director of the Western District Police Office, said displeasedly, "The brothers below will be very dissatisfied if we take power like this!"
He is the father of Uchiha Tokumitsu and a representative figure of the Uchiha clan's "father is more important than son", so he does not care about the authority of the clan leader and chief.
"Income from fees and fines can be divided between the administrative offices and the headquarters. Part of the funds collected by the administrative offices can be retained for free disposal, and then the remainder can be handed over to the headquarters for centralized allocation. In this way, the income issues of each administrative office can also be balanced..." Uchiha Tokumitsu quickly smoothed things over.
"But the issue of the proportion of sharing is..."
The director of the Eastern District Police Office couldn't sit still either.
"alright!"
Seeing that the topic was about to turn to the issue of money distribution, Elder Setsuna had no choice but to stop it.
"How can such a vulgar clan meeting be appropriate? You go back to the police department and talk about it behind closed doors on the issue of money distribution!"
Under the pressure of the great elder's power, the senior police officers who were originally excited fell silent.
"I see...the radicals and conservatives are just in name. You are all money-gatherers in essence!"
Elder Setsuna complained mercilessly.
"Back to our original topic..." Clan leader Uchiha Shifang sighed, feeling that although he did have some authority, it was extremely limited. "Please Tokumitsu-kun, please continue to talk about how to unite allies through the police department... "
"For example, the collection of fees and fines just mentioned can actually be handed over to the new members of the Police Department. Our tribe does not need to participate in this matter..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu expressed his thoughts: "There are also daily dispute mediation, neighbor disputes, etc., which can also be gradually handed over to newcomers. The best way for the clan members to withdraw from common affairs as much as possible and practice more to improve their own strength is .”
“Wouldn’t this result in the power of the police department being diverted?”
A police jounin muttered.
And this is also the sentiment of the senior police officers present here.
In the past, because the Uchiha clan did not have much power, the clan members paid special attention to the power of the police department.
Even though the authority of the police department has increased greatly after the restructuring, the stingy way of controlling power will not change for a while.
"Everyone, please don't forget that only strength is the foundation for Uchiha to settle down and make a living." Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed, "Again, if the family can maintain the strength of thousands of ninja troops, the police department's Power will never be left behind under any circumstances."
All the people present were silent.
"Additionally, the police department needs an operation to redirect public opinion and point kunai towards those who maliciously attack us."
Uchiha Tokumitsu said again: "Through action, strike hard to combat illegal activities within the village, thereby turning the attention of the villagers to them."
"The Hyuga clan's consortium lends money at high interest rates."
"The Shimura family's casino has a lot of revenue and yet they have a crook!"
"The Nara family is hoarding drugs and driving up drug prices!"
"The store in Changchunjia involves forced buying and selling!"
After a while, everyone was talking about the various misdeeds of each ninja clan.
In this comparison, it seems that what the Uchiha clan has done is not too much.
But why did public opinion in the past blame Uchiha and the police department overwhelmingly?
"Then let's attack the Nara family!"
The Uchiha Quartet chose a target, "Drug prices are also a topic of greatest concern to civilian ninjas, and cracking down on the drug dealers of the Nara family will also help guide civilians' attention."
"agree!"
The top brass of the police department nodded, while the elders were noncommittal.
"Everyone..."
Elder Setsuna spoke slowly: "Please don't forget, only strength is the foundation for our survival. Don't care too much about these gossips."
When everyone heard the words, they all bowed their heads and said yes.
"If nothing happens, I will go back first." Elder Shanna stood up and bowed to everyone, scanning them one by one with eyes full of coercion.
Everyone looked down wherever they looked, except for Uchiha Tokumitsu who seemed unaware.
"...Tokuguang-kun, please accompany me for a walk."
"Yes!" Uchiha Tokumitsu stood up and left with Elder Setsuna.
The two of them walked slowly around the clan grounds.
At night, the clan land was quiet, and there were only a few clan members walking around.
"You did very well!"
Elder Setsuna broke the silence.
"Everything depends on the cultivation of the great elder."
Uchiha Tokumitsu was still as respectful to his elders as ever.
"You should obtain a status commensurate with your strength..." Elder Setsuna continued: "Don't forget that the position of Hokage has been the goal of the family for two generations."
"……clear."
Uchiha Tokumitsu was silent for a while before he answered slowly.
"You are still young, and since you are willing to wait, it doesn't matter, so you can support whoever comes to power, but remember to leave a place for yourself."
Elder Setsuna looked up at the moon hanging high in the sky.
The moonlight is so beautiful tonight.
Uchiha Tokko just nodded.
"Tell me the truth, have you awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan?"
Elder Setsuna asked softly again.
"Yes……"
Uchiha Tokko hesitated for a moment, then nodded and admitted.
"Don't worry, your subordinates didn't say that."
Elder Setsuna glanced at Uchiha Tokumitsu and understood what he was thinking.
"After awakening the Kaleidoscope, the pupil power will have a... special flavor."
Elder Shanna thought for a while and found an inappropriate description.
"I was once a subordinate of Madara-sama, so I remember this feeling of oppression coming from my blood."
"Bloodline..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu couldn't help but think of the source of the Uchiha clan's bloodline.
"Kaleidoscope's pupil technique is a top secret that should be kept secret. You did the right thing."
Elder Setsuna took out three scrolls from his sleeves and handed them to Uchiha Tokimitsu.
"This is..." Uchiha Tokumitsu took the scroll with some hesitation.
"The family's forbidden arts, Ikinami and Ikinami."
Elder Setsuna said: "Since you have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and it seems that you have not been fooled by the short-term power brought by the Mangekyō Sharingan, it is appropriate to give these two techniques to you."
"...There is also a third scroll, which is the Kaleidoscope Codex written by Madara-sama. Before Madara-sama left the village, I secretly copied a copy."
For Uchiha Tokko, this was a well-deserved gift.
"The reason why the family abandoned Madara-sama is because the age of the Ninja Village is no longer suitable for the Ninja clan to fight alone." Elder Setsuna stopped Uchiha Tokumitsu from bowing and saluting, "The decline of the Fuma Clan and the Earth Spider Clan is the best thing. prove."
"But the comfort of the Ninja Village is also the reason for the decline of the family's strength. Being trapped in the trivial matters of the police department for too long, the clan members will forget to fight, and once the strength declines, they will inevitably lose their status."
"The training of a ninja is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat."
Uchiha Tokko responded.
"That's right!" Like an ordinary old man who has been unable to find someone to talk to for a long time, Elder Setsuna continued: "So it is very necessary to let the clansmen see the blood. You have done a good job in this regard, Tokuguang-kun. .”
"I once had a dream. I dreamed that after my death, the whole family was killed by traitors..." Returning to the door of the elder's mansion, Elder Setsuna stopped and turned to Uchiha Tokimitsu and said, "But since After learning about Danzo's death, I never had nightmares again..."
Uchiha Tokumitsu remained silent.
"Tomorrow I will announce to the tribe that you will take over as the leader of the clan, and the future will be left to you."
Elder Setsuna patted Uchiha Tokko on the shoulder and walked into his mansion.
Uchiha Tokko bowed to Elder Setsuna's back and then left on his own.
The moonlight is indeed beautiful today.
Uchiha Tokumitsu quietly opened the Mangekyō Sharingan and looked directly at the moon where the goddess Uno rested.
I'm really sorry that the update of Chapter 2 has been delayed...
(End of chapter)
