Nara Shikaku spoke in a deep voice.
The two people who heard this were stunned, and Inoichi Yamanaka couldn't help but ask, "Do we need to be so ruthless? The situation hasn't escalated that far, has it?"
Akimichi Choza was also somewhat horrified, looking at Nara Shikaku with eyes full of disbelief.
"It's necessary, extremely necessary!"
"Never underestimate Uchiha Jin. The most terrifying thing about him is that he thinks."
"The things our Ninja Clanss did in the past definitely won't fool that guy. What I fear most is Uchiha Jin coming to settle accounts with us later."
"No matter how clever he is, his nature is still Uchiha!"
"He's also an Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyo, which proves that his nature is fundamentally extreme."
"We cannot take this risk!"
Nara Shikaku's tone was serious.
The two people who heard this broke out in a cold sweat, because Uchiha Jin's style of action had actually made them overlook his true nature.
The entire Ninja World knows that the crazier an Uchiha is, the stronger they become!
For Uchiha Jin, who was able to awaken the Mangekyo, who knows what darkness is suppressed deep inside his heart?
Although he seems controllable now, once he truly gains control of Konoha's authority, many issues will become unpredictable.
"Alright, I agree!"
"We'll make the arrangements when we return!"
The two remained silent for a moment before nodding quietly.
And regarding this point.
Nara Shikaku merely nodded, then looked out at the night sky, finally letting out an unavoidable sigh.
The road ahead is difficult!
At the very least.
The troubles for the Konoha Leadership are about to resume... and indeed, that was the case.
Three days later.
The common populace, unable to endure it any longer, directly blocked the Hokage Building, frantically demanding that Hiruzen Sarutobi solve the problem, or step down immediately if he couldn't!
This was unavoidable!
Since the Police Force wasn't doing its job, they could only hope the Konoha Leadership would step in.
However, they hadn't expected.
How much time had passed?
The Hokage Building showed no signs of movement?
In the previous few days, everyone had temporarily tolerated the situation because they were enjoying the drama.
But now?
They couldn't tolerate it anymore!
After all, everyone needed to eat. Gossiping doesn't fill stomachs, does it?
Therefore.
The fed-up populace spontaneously blocked the entrance of the Hokage Building.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, step down!"
"Can you solve the Police Force's problems? If not, replace the Hokage with someone who can!"
"We want to eat! We want to live!"
"..."
In front of the Hokage Building, the populace was continuously enraged.
Everyone's face was filled with fury; the long-term resentment drove them mad, stripping Hiruzen Sarutobi of any remaining respect.
And regarding this.
In front of the Hokage Building, Anbu guards stood at the front, but their scalps were tingling.
Although they were powerful, they dared not easily attack the populace.
Ultimately.
They could only barely maintain formation to prevent the populace from storming the Hokage Building, then they turned their heads to look behind, hoping their Hokage could quickly devise a solution.
However, regrettably.
The Hokage Office.
The Konoha Leadership was currently gathered there, but everyone was suffering from a severe headache.
Including Danzo!
Clearly, he had been engrossed in the war of public opinion against the Uchiha recently and had long forgotten about this matter.
"What should we do?"
"This has completely blown up now. We must quickly come up with a solution!"
"Hiruzen, what do we do?"
"How about ordering the Uchiha to resolve this matter today?"
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were as anxious as ants on a hot pan.
Finally.
Unable to think of a solution, they could only hope the Uchiha would resolve it, since the Uchiha had caused the trouble in the first place.
And regarding this.
Hiruzen Sarutobi rolled his eyes, put down his pipe, and said gloomily, "The Police Force is carrying out reforms ostensibly for the Village. What reason do you have to make them stop?"
"If Konoha orders the Police Force to abandon the reforms, then if any wrongful convictions occur later, they can pin the blame on us, saying everything was commanded by the Konoha Leadership."
"What will you do then?"
"More importantly, if we issue this order, the Uchiha will have someone to pass the buck to, and the villagers will hate us in the future!"
Almost instantly.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, everyone present fell into silence once more.
They were all stunned!
There was no way out.
What Uchiha Jin was pulling was an Open Conspiracy; no matter what they chose, it would be the wrong move.
"Damn it!"
"Uchiha Jin is a bit too difficult to deal with, isn't he?"
"Is he really an Uchiha?"
Homura Mitokado's face was full of bitterness.
And regarding this.
No one could give him an answer!
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, "Danzo, do you have a solution?"
"No!" Danzo shook his head.
He could remain composed right now, as this matter primarily hurt Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Of course.
Considering they were all allies, he thought briefly and then stated directly, "There are no conventional methods, at least. The only thing I can think of is eliminating him completely!"
"If we can't solve the problem, can't we solve the person who raised the problem?"
His expression was ruthless.
For him, the leader of Root, this was considered the best solution.
Utatane Koharu said, "Let's do it then!"
"Uchiha Jin truly deserves to die!" Homura Mitokado nodded.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also became extremely ruthless: "Danzo, you must act quickly. As for the problem with the Police Force, let's call Shikaku over and ask him."
Following this.
He immediately summoned an Anbu member and instructed him to fetch Nara Shikaku.
Ten minutes later.
Nara Shikaku arrived at the Hokage Office. After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's request, he pondered briefly before speaking directly: "It is very troublesome to truly solve this matter. I can't think of any method right now."
"As for temporary stability, I suggest having the Anbu step in."
"Let the Anbu temporarily take over the work of the Police Force. At the very least, this can suppress the public's dissatisfaction in the short term."
Nara Shikaku spoke slowly.
Since he had long anticipated this scene, he naturally had already thought of a solution.
Yes!
If he were asked to confront the Uchiha directly, Nara Shikaku would certainly be unwilling.
After all... this was a struggle between the Konoha Leadership and the Uchiha, and it had nothing to do with the Ino–Shika–Chō.
However.
If they just needed him to think of a way to stabilize Konoha's chaos, then there was no problem.
This was what he, as an Advisor, ought to do!
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment.
He finally sighed and then said directly, "In that case, let's do as Shikaku suggests!"
Obviously.
At this moment, he truly had no alternatives and ultimately accepted Nara Shikaku's suggestion.
Although he was somewhat reluctant to have the Anbu handle the Police Force's dirty work, given the widespread dereliction of duty by the Police Force, he could only nod in agreement for the sake of Konoha's stability.