Uchiha Jin was quite direct.
Even though he already held actual control over the entire Uchiha, why did he still have no interest in taking over the clan head's authority?
Even... when Hiruzen Sarutobi suggested he become the head of the police force last time, Uchiha Jin directly refused without hesitation?
It's the same old saying: power and responsibility are equal!
As long as Uchiha Jin didn't take these positions, he was just an ordinary Chunin, and these troublesome matters wouldn't fall on him. If there was a problem, they could find Fugaku, the scapegoat.
As for whether Fugaku could solve it, what did that have to do with him?
Of course.
Was Fugaku willing to be the scapegoat?
Heh heh!
At this moment, Fugaku's face was indeed ashen, his whole body trembling with anger, but after a moment, he still grudgingly didn't refute.
No choice!
With Itachi, that troublesome child, at home, and given the ruthlessness Uchiha Jin had displayed, even to leave a way out for his family, he wouldn't dare to openly defy Uchiha Jin.
So, he endured.
Anyway, he had gotten used to it over the years!
He could endure facing the Konoha Leadership before, so he could similarly endure facing Uchiha Jin.
It was precisely after realizing this that Fugaku's expression returned to calm.
At this moment, he was like a clay figurine, standing there motionless. Even when faced with Hiruzen Sarutobi's strange gaze, he just coughed and pretended not to see it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
His mind went blank; he was completely stunned.
What the heck!
So this is how you want to play?
He was so angry he laughed, then gritted his teeth and said, "In that case, Fugaku, you tell me, how should this matter be resolved?"
"Ah! Me?" Fugaku looked bewildered.
How to resolve it?
I'm just a lone commander; how am I supposed to know how to resolve it?
He subconsciously looked at Uchiha Jin, as he was the one with actual power.
And, in response.
Uchiha Jin rolled his eyes: "Clan Head Fugaku, why are you looking at me?"
"Since Hokage-sama wants you to resolve it, then as the head of the police force, you are naturally duty-bound!"
Fugaku coughed: "Uh—I'll try my best?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi rolled his eyes. Your best, my ass!
Does anyone in the Uchiha listen to you?
But, alas!
Although Uchiha Jin could play games, he didn't have the time for it, so he slammed the table in anger.
"Uchiha Jin, that's enough!"
"Don't try to fool me. Since you chose to fight me within the rules, then you must abide by the Village's rules!"
"The Ninja Clanss of the Village aren't blind. The Village has upheld its promise. If you choose to break the agreement now, I hope you can bear the consequences!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was sinister.
Since he had already torn off the mask with Uchiha Jin, and Fugaku, that useless fellow, was no longer of any use, he naturally didn't bother to hide his true colors.
He was truly anxious!
If it were anything else, he wouldn't have said it; he would have wished for Uchiha Jin to break the agreement.
Only the Police Force, absolutely not!
This was the foundation for maintaining the Uchiha's animosity with the Village, and having been Hokage for decades, he knew even better that ordinary villagers were the most forgetful, most easily manipulated, and most easily bribed group of people.
Although the Police Force was dragging its feet now, it was doing so with justification, and the villagers truly had no reason to trouble the Police Force!
If the Uchiha were allowed to continue like this for a while, their bad reputation would disappear, at most gaining a new title of 'useless'. Conversely, if they couldn't solve problems, they would likely develop resentment towards him, the Hokage.
So, no!
Other things could be negotiated, but the Police Force matter was different. Even if forced, the Police Force had to return to its former state.
Fugaku: "..."
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi like this, Fugaku was completely stunned.
What the hell?
How could Hiruzen Sarutobi become like this?
Was this still the kind and benevolent old man he remembered, who was just a bit conflicted?
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Compared to the bewildered Fugaku, Uchiha Jin's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became serious.
"Oh, interesting!"
"Since Hokage-sama is talking like this, then I agreed to let the Police Force open?"
"Did it happen?"
"Breaking the agreement? How can you say that?"
Uchiha Jin was quite direct.
At first, Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to play politics, so he was willing to play along.
Since Hiruzen Sarutobi had dropped his Hokage identity and chosen to speak as the head of a faction, Uchiha Jin also shed his Chunin facade and directly adopted the role of the Uchiha's leader.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed the table: "Uchiha Jin, don't go too far!"
"I agreed to give your Uchiha ancestral land in exchange for the Village's peace and stability."
And, in response.
Uchiha Jin's face was full of disdain.
"I'm sorry, you didn't make that clear."
"What you exchanged was the Uchiha going to work and the Police Force resuming operations."
"Those were your exact words!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were dark. After taking a deep drag from his pipe, he said, "Quibbling over words is meaningless. You can't convince others with that."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you're wrong again." Uchiha Jin shook his head: "Actually, I can convince them."
"Given the excessive complaints from villagers against the Police Force in the past, our Police Force has decided to turn over a new leaf. From now on, our actions will adhere to the principles of 'laws must be followed, laws must be enforced, enforcement must be strict, and violations must be investigated.'"
"To minimize wrongful convictions and improve the happiness of Konoha villagers, the Uchiha have decided to rely on evidence for everything from now on, strictly following procedures for every case!"
"Everything is for Konoha!"
At this moment, Uchiha Jin's face was filled with righteous indignation.
Are you kidding me!
Did they really think only the Konoha Leadership could play the Will of Fire card? For someone like him, who had gone through nine years of compulsory education, he was no worse than Hiruzen Sarutobi when it came to this game.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was instantly dumbfounded.
He stared at Uchiha Jin in front of him, his mind completely crashed. Even though he was desperately trying to make his brain work, he couldn't find a single argument to refute him.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Fugaku was even more dumbfounded, his brain completely overloaded.
You can play like this?
He had never thought of these things when he was in charge of the Uchiha.
Similarly.
He also had a deeper understanding of Hiruzen Sarutobi!
It turned out Uchiha Jin was right; Hiruzen Sarutobi was usually just hypocritical, almost entirely putting on a show for outsiders, and only he had foolishly believed him.
If Uchiha Jin hadn't risen, then under his leadership, the Uchiha might truly have become dangerous in the future.
After a long while.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath: "Uchiha Jin, what exactly do you want to do?"
"Of course, to contribute to Konoha!" Uchiha Jin replied without thinking: "Where the Will of Fire dances, the fire will continue to burn, right?"
"Hokage-sama, don't be too moved; everything is for Konoha."
"Farewell!"