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Seventh Squad Office Building of the Police Department.
Effortlessly signing documents with his pen and stamping them with the insignia of his position as Squad Captain of the Police Department, Uchiha Yoru completed the work that would normally take an ordinary Ninja half a day or even a full day in less than half an hour.
Seeing this, Uchiha Shisui smiled and nodded, saying, "Big Brother Yoru, there are two more documents that need your approval and signature."
Looking at the documents Shisui handed over, Uchiha Yoru smiled and shook his head, saying, "Shisui, you need to learn how to handle these administrative tasks. After all, you will eventually become an elite in the Police Department."
Hearing Big Brother Yoru's praise, Uchiha Shisui smiled awkwardly. He acknowledged being an elite in the Police Department, but he really struggled with administrative tasks. Despite racking his brain for an entire day, the results were often unsatisfactory, and he frequently had to redo them. In contrast, Big Brother Yoru was a natural for the job, handling the heavy workload in less than half an hour and almost perfectly.
Uchiha Yoru joked while looking at the two documents in his hands, but then he frowned and shook his head, saying, "The prison needs more funding? Our Seventh Squad's prison needs to be expanded?"
Seeing Big Brother Yoru's puzzled expression, Uchiha Shisui began to explain carefully, "Big Brother Yoru, as the border gradually stabilizes, many Ninjas are being reassigned from the front lines. Some of them find it difficult to adapt to village life after being under constant stress."
Although he didn't say more, it was clear that Ninjas returning from the front lines were causing trouble due to their high levels of stress and war trauma.
After all, on the battlefield, they were constantly brushing shoulders with death, their nerves always on edge. It was a difficult transition back to normal life, and it often led to incidents.
Listening to Shisui's explanation, Uchiha Yoru sighed and said, "They are Konoha's heroes and should not be treated this way. I don't care what others do, but for those who return from the front lines, it's our responsibility.
"Charge them with public disturbance, but try to resolve the issues peacefully with their families. If they have no family, our Police Department will step in to negotiate. We will find a fair solution. Of course, if someone dies, we must make it clear to the Ninja that they will have to serve time in prison, but the length of their sentence will depend on their willingness to compensate the victim and shorten the time."
"Since these people are already in custody, take them to our prison, but do not treat them like criminals. This is a result no one wants. They are the village's heroes, and even though they have made mistakes, they should be given a chance to make amends."
Uchiha Yoru spoke with a serious tone, and Shisui, standing beside him, smiled in relief and nodded solemnly, committing these solutions to memory.
Uchiha Yoru's voice was not loud, but with the office door open, many Ninjas in the building could hear him. His words were intended for everyone.
However, this decision did not cause any dissatisfaction; instead, it brought smiles of relief to everyone's faces.
These returning front-line Ninjas were heroes, and while they had caused trouble, this solution was the best. It involved lenient punishment and compensation to reach a peaceful resolution, ensuring satisfaction for both parties. It was not about harsh and immediate punishment.
The Ninja world also has a human side, especially for these Ninjas who were trained from a young age as tools. Their tough exteriors often hide fragile hearts, which is why they cherish bonds so much. They have their vulnerable sides, and the Seventh Squad's decision touched those vulnerable parts.
"Big Brother Yoru, the second document is about increasing the patrol range of the Police Department. We need to re-plan the patrol times and frequencies."
Shisui respectfully explained the second document, and Uchiha Yoru, looking at it seriously, shook his head and said, "Add three more patrol teams and increase the frequency by five times, especially at night. Inform the Seventh Squad that they will have to work a bit harder, and their compensation will be increased accordingly during this period."
"After all, many comrades are returning from the front lines, and incidents are likely to increase. However, we cannot prevent this entirely. The best approach is to have the patrol teams check on bars, casinos, and brothels after 10 PM, warning them not to cause trouble."
The simplest way to reduce these incidents is to have the Police Department's patrol teams check these places every night after 10 PM. This will make the Ninjas more cautious and naturally reduce the number of incidents.
"Shisui, later, go to the minister and request the opening of the Police Department's training grounds. These Ninjas returning from the battlefield need a transition period, and the training grounds are the best place for them to vent. Our Police Department controls 70% of the village's training grounds, which are usually idle."
Uchiha Yoru hardly needed to think to come up with this solution. It may not be perfect, but for Shisui, it was like a revelation, and he smiled with excitement, seeing in Yoru a rising star, another potential Hokage after Orochimaru.
Uchiha Yoru seemed calm, but inside, he was amused. Konoha's border might be stable now, but it was about to become chaotic. The Third Hokage thought his method of political transition was the most stable, but it would cause significant unrest.
After all, Orochimaru's defection was almost as impactful as a Hokage's betrayal, especially since he was a Hokage candidate. When labeled as a renegade, the impact on Konoha was undeniable.
In the original story, the small skirmishes between Konoha and the Mist Hidden Village continued until Uchiha Shisui returned, just before the clan's extermination. While not major battles, they kept the village on edge.
And then there was the Land of Lightning!
Thinking about this, Uchiha Yoru smiled coldly. His actions not only earned the Police Department a good reputation but also gave Orochimaru a political boost, albeit a small one.
However, if war breaks out again, these people will almost certainly be sent back to the battlefield, becoming a powerful force.
Now, the Hokage and the higher-ups believe the war is over. The Third Great Shinobi War's scars will prevent the major powers from initiating another war for at least a decade. Therefore, they are planning their own interests, and the returning Ninjas are no longer as important.
Ten years! That's enough to change everything. How many Ninjas are returning now? Just a few hundred, not a significant number, especially since the current focus of Konoha's leadership is on a smooth political transition.
No one foresaw what would happen next.
After Uchiha Yoru effortlessly resolved the two difficult administrative tasks for Shisui, admiration shone in Shisui's eyes.
"Big Brother Yoru, I'll go and implement these two plans right away."
Shisui looked determined to resolve the village's issues, while Uchiha Yoru smiled with relief.
Yūhi Kurenai maintained a normal work attitude, her disguise was excellent, and outsiders couldn't tell anything was wrong, but those who knew her could sense her occasional absent-mindedness and low mood.
"Kurenai, what's wrong with you today?" a female Ninja working in the Police Department asked curiously. Yūhi Kurenai was responsible for logistics and was a target of special attention, especially as an assistant to a squad leader.
Seeing this female Ninja, Yūhi Kurenai forced a smile and shook her head, saying, "Sister Miko, I'm fine."
Nakata Miko's husband was a Chunin who had died in battle, making her part of Orochimaru's faction. As a widow, she was assigned a relatively easy job.
Nakata Miko smiled at Yūhi Kurenai and said, "Little Kurenai, you can't hide your distracted state from me. What's troubling you?"
Yūhi Kurenai sighed inwardly, feeling guilty, "I'm sorry, Sister Miko. I'm not trying to use you, but you're being watched by the Anbu."
Yūhi Kurenai seemed to drop her disguise, looking lost, and the two women began chatting during their break.
"What! Your father left you with so much debt!" Nakata Miko looked shocked, never expecting Yūhi Kurenai to suddenly be burdened with such a large debt.
Seeing Nakata Miko's shocked expression, Yūhi Kurenai shook her head, looking lost, "Sister Miko, with so much debt, I'm just a regular Chunin. Even if I join a Ninja team and take B-rank missions, it would take years to pay off."
Nakata Miko, with her extensive experience, smiled bitterly, "It's not as simple as you think. B-rank missions are already considered high-risk. Not only are they dangerous, but the rewards for B-rank missions range from 80,000 to 200,000 ryō. However, B-rank missions are usually carried out by a team of Ninjas, sometimes more than one team."
"Each B-rank mission varies in duration, and an average Ninja can complete seven or eight B-rank missions in a year. Do you think this is a battlefield? Without considering other factors, how many years would it take to pay off your debt?"
Nakata Miko sighed, "Kurenai, how old are you? Do you know how much a Ninja spends each year? Tools, medicine, Ninjutsu, and other expenses are significant. You also need a well-coordinated team to accompany you on missions."
Yūhi Kurenai's face turned pale, but she forced a smile, "It's fine. I'm still young. I'll aim to pay off the debt by the time I'm 25."
"25? By 20, you'll be a grown woman, and your talent will be wasted."
Yūhi Kurenai felt a pang of sadness. Being a Ninja is a high-risk profession, and the intense training and missions require a lot of money. Now, with this debt, she felt powerless to move forward.
"Sister Miko, you're well-informed and have good relations with the Uchiha Clan. There must be a way. If I can get through this, I'll listen to you."
Yūhi Kurenai looked pleadingly at Nakata Miko, who sighed.
For a young girl in her prime, this was a heavy blow. Born into a civilian family, she had a good talent and a promising future, but now...
"Kurenai!"
Nakata Miko looked hesitant, opening her mouth to say something but then stopping, which made Yūhi Kurenai feel like she had grabbed the last straw.
"Sister Miko, do you have a way?"
Seeing Kurenai's lost expression, Nakata Miko sighed, "Kurenai, you know quite a bit, don't you? Haven't you been spreading rumors about me?"
Unlike others who might deny it, Nakata Miko was not surprised by the rumors about her relationship with someone from the Uchiha Clan. In fact, she was somewhat intentional about it.
"No, I've just heard it from others," Yūhi Kurenai blurted out, regretting it immediately.
The two women walked to a corner outside the police building. Nakata Miko looked around to ensure no one was nearby and sighed, "Kurenai, you must have heard about my situation."
Yūhi Kurenai's face stiffened, while Nakata Miko forced a smile, "There are many rumors, but he treats me well and is good to my child. You know, my husband died in the Third Great Shinobi War, and the village has been in constant turmoil. The compensation is decent, but it only ensures my child follows the same path."
"A strong Ninja needs a solid foundation. We have no bloodline, no secret techniques, and even our Ninjutsu is..." Nakata Miko smiled sadly.
Ninjutsu! When Konoha was founded, the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan invited various noble clans to join. The establishment of the Ninja Academy led to the rise of civilian Ninjas, but the source of Ninjutsu was the noble and major clans.
Therefore, in the Ninja world, there is an unwritten rule that civilian Ninjas must report when learning Ninjutsu. For example, if you learn a B-rank Ninjutsu, you must report it to the village. The same applies when teaching your descendants Ninjutsu.
After all, civilian Ninjutsu comes from the noble and major clans, and they do not charge fees. It's just a reporting process, but this shows that class distinctions exist, regardless of the world.
"Even though my husband was posthumously promoted to Special Jonin, he had wind-natured chakra, but my child did not inherit it. For civilians, there is no choice."
Nakata Miko spoke softly, explaining that noble clans have a wide range of Ninjutsu, but civilians do not, which often leaves them at a disadvantage.
"Kurenai, you are still young, and I don't want you to regret it. Do you know what our female Ninjas' greatest advantage is?"
Nakata Miko looked at Yūhi Kurenai calmly, who hesitated before answering, "Beauty, and the fact that if a female Ninja has a child, the child will also be a Ninja."
Nakata Miko sighed, "Kurenai, the Ninja world is cruel, and competition is even more so. Your beauty and talent give you a significant advantage at your age. If you have a child, they will have excellent talent, and the noble clans and major families often prioritize women with chakra for marriage."
"Kurenai, you are now working in the Police Department. Our squad leader is from a noble clan, young, and good-looking. Even if things don't work out, his character ensures he won't mistreat you. This might be your only chance to change your fate."
Nakata Miko has always been the lover of a Uchiha Clan Ninja, and many people know this. The Anbu's intelligence was based on this, manipulating her to believe that this was the only way to help Kurenai.
Although this was all part of the Anbu's plan, when Yūhi Kurenai heard these words, her face showed a mix of confusion and stiffness.
This chapter is 4,000 words long. Initially, each chapter was 2,000 words, and this is the last day. I'm exhausted, but I'll go with the flow.
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