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West Street of Konoha, Police Department Branch.
In the spacious and bright office, Uchiha Yoru, looking through the bright glass at the vast compound, couldn't help but show a hint of desire for power.
The Police Department has nine teams, and the team responsible for the village has a staff of two hundred. This means that Uchiha Yoru can recruit two hundred subordinates under his command.
"Big Brother Yoru."
As the deputy captain of the team, Shisui had clearly been in low spirits lately. The experiences he had gone through in recent times had been a tremendous shock to him.
He had returned to Konoha with great enthusiasm, hoping that Orochimaru would become the Fifth Hokage, but he was disappointed. Additionally, he had been handling Root-related matters, which had exposed him to the darker side of the village, causing a severe blow.
Sitting in the captain's position, Uchiha Yoru looked at Shisui's dejected appearance and couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.
"Shisui, look at what you've become. You're so easily discouraged by this? You are an Uchiha, and you should have pride."
At this point, Uchiha Yoru showed a determined look and nodded solemnly. "Shisui, you must believe in the Will of Fire and trust the Third Hokage. When Orochimaru becomes the Fifth Hokage, everything will be better."
After being comforted, Shisui managed a forced smile. Looking at the guiding light in his life, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration. No wonder he was Big Brother Yoru, always so composed and confident.
"Big Brother Yoru, congratulations on becoming a Jounin and taking over the Police Department's Seventh Team."
Indeed! When Uchiha Yoru was appointed as the captain of the Seventh Team, the Uchiha clan also submitted an application to the village, after all, it wouldn't be right for a team captain to still be a Chunin, right?
As for the contributions, his continuous assistance to Orochimaru in handling governmental affairs, which was embellished by political figures, was sufficient. If he were an ordinary ninja, it would be a different story.
Seeing Shisui's forced smile, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but sigh. "Shisui, we have a long road ahead. Currently, there are only about thirty members in the branch. We need to quickly fill the Seventh Team's roster."
"Yes!"
Now, their relationship was that of superior and subordinate. Although Shisui was stronger, he admired Uchiha Yoru even more, so he had no complaints about being the deputy captain of the Seventh Team; instead, he felt a sense of relief.
"Big Brother Yoru, recruitment has already begun, and the review will be completed within three days."
Ninjas are extremely efficient beings, after all, they are trained from the beginning to be weapons.
Moreover, the Police Department is not entirely made up of Uchihas; there are also civilian ninjas, as it is a department.
Although the Police Department is almost a private armed force of the Uchiha, if it only recruited members from their own clan, not only would the numbers be insufficient, but it would also isolate the Uchiha.
The Uchiha clan truly became isolated by the various clans of Konoha after the Nine-Tails Incident. Before that, they had always been at the center of the village.
The Police Department also needs public scrutiny, such as keeping the Hokage informed of its movements. For the Uchiha, they also need civilian ninjas as cannon fodder or tools.
The Uchiha merely control all the actual power within the Police Department, and the clan's ninjas need to interact with the village. Half of the ninjas form teams with others to carry out missions, and the same applies to other prominent families.
Seeing Shisui's appearance, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and slowly spoke. "Shisui, remember to focus on recruiting followers of Teacher Orochimaru. In the future, the Seventh Police Team will no longer represent just the Uchiha but also Teacher Orochimaru."
At this point, Uchiha Yoru took out a list from the side and emphasized the Hyuga Clan's list.
"The Seventh Police Team is still missing one deputy captain. I think the Hyuga Clan would be a good fit. Remember to ask the Hyuga Clan about their intentions."
"Remember, regardless of what the major clans decide, one thing is clear: this time, we represent Teacher Orochimaru, not the Uchiha. So, you must understand the importance of the Seventh Police Team."
Shisui looked up, seeing Uchiha Yoru rubbing his eyebrows, his face full of weariness. This sight made him feel even more guilty, as if the heavy burden of the clan rested on Big Brother Yoru's shoulders.
"Big Brother Yoru, if we do this, the Seventh Team will be like a sieve with holes everywhere."
Although Uchiha Shisui was powerful, it was clear that he lacked political acumen. Despite Uchiha Yoru's clear explanation, Shisui still didn't understand.
Looking at Shisui's worried expression, Uchiha Yoru sighed and rubbed his eyebrows, explaining with a bitter smile.
"Shisui, your strength is indeed the pride of the Uchiha, but in politics, you are still too naive. You are the future of the clan, and you need to work on your political skills."
"The Seventh Police Team is a gift from the clan to Teacher Orochimaru. Therefore, the Seventh Team will no longer follow the Police Department or the Uchiha, but Teacher Orochimaru, the future Fifth Hokage!"
At this point, Uchiha Yoru looked at Shisui with an expression that asked, "Do you understand?" Shisui, after listening, clearly understood only part of it.
"Big Brother Yoru, I understand. This is a gesture from the clan."
Clearly, Shisui only understood the surface meaning. The Seventh Police Team was indeed a token of loyalty from the Uchiha, but in Orochimaru's hands, it was no longer just a private armed force. It represented a small political group that could potentially support the future Fifth Hokage.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru shook his head. He finally understood why, in the original story, Shisui could become so disillusioned that he jumped off a waterfall to end his life, given his character and lack of political acumen.
"The Seventh Police Team represents Teacher Orochimaru. If the major clans of the village are willing to send ninjas to join, it will represent Teacher Orochimaru's influence."
Uchiha Yoru was now speaking plainly. This was partly his doing, and the Uchiha were happy to see it.
The Seventh Team was a gift from the Uchiha, and by recruiting members from the major clans, they were not looking for elites but for a show of support, a way for Orochimaru to gauge the attitudes of the major clans in the village.
It was difficult to say who would become the Fifth Hokage, but Orochimaru had the best chance. Otherwise, the village wouldn't have gone without a Hokage for two to three years after the Nine-Tails Incident, leading to Orochimaru's eventual defection.
It was easy to guess that the main reason Orochimaru couldn't become Hokage, apart from certain high-ranking officials' views, was Danzo and the Third Hokage.
As long as Danzo wanted to become Hokage, he wouldn't agree to a young and uncontrollable Hokage.
And the Third Hokage's reluctance was likely because he believed Orochimaru had already gone down the wrong path.
As for the Sarutobi Clan and other families, they were just going with the flow to protect their interests.
(End of Chapter)