The next day.
Sora put on the shinobi uniform that he hadn't worn for half a month.
After saying goodbye to Uzumaki Kushina, Sora headed to the Root headquarters.
Just after entering Root, Sora saw thirty Root shinobi lined up neatly in the main hall.
These Root ninja all had expressionless faces, and their aura was very intimidating.
These Root shinobi had obviously received the organization's specialized training in 'self-erasure.' They had no names and no emotions.
Danzō emerged from a side room and said: "Sora, these thirty Root shinobi were carefully selected by me. They will obey any orders you give. After you take office, these people will be at your disposal."
Sora nodded and said, "Yes, I will definitely live up to Lord Danzō's expectations!"
Danzō's eyes flashed coldly: "Go ahead. They have been comfortable for a while. It's time to let them suffer."
Sora led the thirty Root shinobi to the Konoha Defense Force headquarters.
Although the Uchiha clan was now very unpopular, they had not yet reached the point of being completely ostracized.
Therefore, while the location of the Konoha Police Force was not in the center of Konoha, it was still close to the central area.
After all, it was after the Nine-Tails incident that the Konoha Police Force was relocated to the outskirts of Konoha.
Sora arrived at the door of the Konoha Defense Force department with thirty Root shinobi.
The department building looked very impressive, at least much more impressive than the Konoha Police Force building across the street.
The two Uchiha ninja guarding the door of the Konoha Police Force looked at the Konoha Defense Force with angry eyes.
On the day after Namikaze Minato left, Uchiha Fugaku had summoned all his clansmen to hold a meeting at Naka Shrine. He told them about the Konoha Defense Force and warned everyone that they must not cause any trouble during this sensitive period, otherwise they would be dealt with according to clan rules.
The entrance to the Konoha Defense Force Department was now packed with people because everyone was curious about what this newly established department did. The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato had already arrived.
When the villagers of Konoha saw Sora leading a group of fierce-looking ninja, they quickly moved out of the way.
At the same time, these villagers began to whisper among themselves.
There was no need to say anything more about Sora himself, as everyone in Konoha knew him.
The thirty shinobi following Sora looked very extraordinary.
Looking at the situation, it was obvious that this department must be managed by Sora.
Otherwise, why would Sora bring so many ninja here?
Sora led the thirty Root shinobi straight to the entrance. In addition to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Shisui was also there.
Uchiha Shisui stood behind Namikaze Minato, and behind him were twenty ninja.
These twenty ninja were selected from ANBU ranks by Namikaze Minato to assist Uchiha Shisui.
Sora greeted Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato who were standing at the door: "Lord Third, Lord Fourth, I've arrived."
Namikaze Minato and Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned when they saw the thirty Root shinobi behind Sora.
Because these thirty Root shinobi looked like the elite of Root at first glance, they hadn't expected that Danzō would send such an elite team to assist Sora.
Namikaze Minato and Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Uchiha Shisui and the twenty ANBU behind him. In comparison, Uchiha Shisui's side seemed much weaker.
The strength of these twenty ANBU could only be considered average.
At this time, Orochimaru also arrived. After casually greeting Sarutobi Hiruzen, he stood beside Sora and said with a cold smile: "Not bad, you look very energetic."
Sora smiled and responded: "Really? That's good."
Both Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato were surprised to see Orochimaru. When they saw him, they were momentarily stunned.
Since Namikaze Minato had taken over as Hokage, Orochimaru had been hiding in his base. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn't seen Orochimaru for a long time.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned for a moment, then said with a kind smile: "I didn't expect Orochimaru to come too. Well, let's get started, Minato."
Namikaze Minato nodded, with a gentle smile on his face and said: "Alright, I'll begin the announcement. Sora, Shisui, stand next to me."
Namikaze Minato stepped forward and stood in front of the crowd.
Sora and Uchiha Shisui stood beside Namikaze Minato, one on the left and one on the right.
Namikaze Minato announced: "After discussion, because the responsibilities of the Konoha Police Force are too numerous, in order to reduce the burden on the Konoha Police Force, Konoha will establish a new department called the 'Konoha Defense Force.'
The duty of the Konoha Defense Force is to formulate village regulations and arrest shinobi with criminal tendencies!
The captain of the Konoha Defense Force is Sora, and the vice-captain is Uchiha Shisui, beginning today!"
The crowd around them all had dumbfounded expressions.
Because this combination was really strange.
Sora, who was known to target the Uchiha clan, paired with Uchiha Shisui, a member of the Uchiha clan.
Would Uchiha Shisui really not be worn out by Sora?
Also, was this department Sora's department or the Uchiha clan's?
Namikaze Minato said to Sora and Uchiha Shisui: "You two should also say a few words."
Sora said humbly: "Let Shisui go first."
The onlookers seemed shocked when they saw Sora's "humility."
This Sora... could it be fake?
Uchiha Shisui's eyelids twitched when he heard Sora asking him to speak first.
However, Uchiha Shisui still took a step forward and said: "Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your trust.
It is an honor for me to become the deputy captain of the Konoha Defense Force.
I will definitely not let down Hokage-sama's trust, live up to everyone's expectations, and perform my duties well.
I will contribute my best to Konoha. Thank you all."
There was sparse applause from the crowd.
Although Shisui's name was well-known, Uchiha Shisui was a member of the Uchiha clan after all, and the people of Konoha Village had always harbored suspicions toward the Uchiha clan.
If it weren't for Sora, they thought this department would still be another private department of the Uchiha clan.
Uchiha Shisui pressed his lips together. The Uchiha clan still had a long way to go before they could change their image in the hearts of the people of Konoha.
After Uchiha Shisui finished speaking, he stepped back behind Namikaze Minato.
Sora took a step forward, and the "humble" expression from just moments ago instantly disappeared.
He exuded a cold aura and said seriously: "From today on, I am the captain of the Konoha Defense Force.
Regarding our responsibilities, everyone may not understand them very well, so I'll explain in simple terms!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato's brows were already furrowed together.
They worried that Sora's intimidating presence might cause resentment among the villagers.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato were overly concerned. The villagers did not feel disgusted; instead, they felt that this was normal.
Because this was the real Sora they knew. His previous humble demeanor had seemed fake.
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