Other Ninja Clans wouldn't complain on behalf of Uchiha, so doing this was naturally fine.
But, now it's different.
Uchiha Jin's sudden emergence completely changed that.
In this situation, winning a temporary advantage isn't important.
The most important thing is to make up for shortcomings and make oneself invulnerable.
Therefore, it doesn't matter if the Police Force's funding is quickly replenished, or even if he lowers his stance.
Because, only by doing so, can this weakness be completely eliminated, and he will naturally be much more at ease when dealing with the Uchiha in the future.
If not.
Even with all the schemes now, even if he can ultimately break the deadlock... what then?
The shortcoming remains, and he, as Hokage, is still flawed.
Even if the Uchiha lose this time, they will still seize this weakness to plan a second, third, or even countless times.
Take a step back, and the world opens up.
One who does not plan for the ages is insufficient to plan for a moment.
One who does not plan for the whole is insufficient to plan for a part.
This is actually the same principle as playing chess; contending for a temporary advantage is the most foolish thing.
Therefore, the more you do, the more mistakes you make.
In this matter, the Uchiha have already gained the upper hand.
This is their home turf!
And the most taboo thing in combat is fighting in someone else's territory.
Since admitting defeat won't affect too much, and instead only costs some money, why not quickly admit defeat?
Quickly admit defeat and end the war.
Then plan carefully and prepare for the next confrontation.
Once the layout is complete, let the opponent fight in your home turf, which allows for composure and ease.
Moreover, doing this has another advantage.
That is, it can make the opponent relax their guard, thinking that we are not that formidable, thus lowering their vigilance.
In future planning, the success rate will be higher.
Admitting defeat is for greater success!
"This, makes sense!" Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly, "I really was obsessed."
"For such a trivial matter, I almost walked into a dead end."
"As expected of Nara Shikaku, you truly have my admiration."
"Shikaku is right, if this path is blocked, then just take another one."
"In the future, there will be plenty of time."
"Uchiha Jin, I'll remember you!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was filled with emotion.
Having understood this point, he instantly felt a sense of clarity.
His mind and body felt refreshed!
Sitting behind his desk, he continued to puff on his pipe for a while before speaking faintly into the air.
"Call the Three Elders."
"Understood!"
An Anbu figure appeared, knelt on one knee in salute, and then left the room.
Time slowly passed.
About an hour later, the Three Elders finally arrived.
"Hiruzen, it's completely chaotic."
"The Uchiha are going too far; their actions are irresponsible to the villagers."
"We must... we must deal with them!"
Utatane Koharu's face was grim.
These past few days, she had been having terrible headaches, especially seeing the chaotic village.
She truly wanted to rush to the Police Force, regardless of the consequences, and directly kill those useless people.
They are simply scoundrels!
If you Uchiha are dissatisfied with the village's higher-ups, then challenge us fairly!
To throw the village into chaos and hold the villagers hostage to pressure the higher-ups?
How immoral!
Yes, this is called double standards!
When they used this tactic to frame Hatake Sakumo, they weren't as angry as they were now.
"Koharu is right, I fully support it," Mitokado Homura immediately said, "These damned Uchiha, they are the cancerous tumors of Konoha."
"We must find a way to completely eliminate these Uchiha."
His face was livid.
Clearly, the Uchiha's actions during this period had truly infuriated him.
The most crucial thing was that even though he was seething with anger, he couldn't vent it on the Uchiha.
Don't you think that's infuriating?
But, at this moment, Danzo, who was most familiar with Sarutobi Hiruzen, couldn't help but speak directly.
"Alright, Hiruzen!"
"Looking at you, you must have a solution."
"We're all on the same side, so stop pretending."
"Whatever solution you have, quickly tell us!"
"I've been annoyed with the Uchiha for a long time; now I just want to quickly get rid of them."
Danzo looked certain.
Yes, the moment he entered, he noticed something was off.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was too composed.
He was very familiar with this state; it was a sign of having a plan.
Meanwhile, on the other side, it was precisely with Danzo's words that Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura belatedly realized this.
Immediately, both of them couldn't help but speak.
"Hiruzen, quickly tell us."
"I'm also very curious, what kind of solution is it?"
For a moment, all three looked intently at Sarutobi Hiruzen.