Chapter 39 The Inuzuka Clan! Loyalty!
The next day, Uchiha Touhuan went to the security department to arrange some work. Seeing that the time agreed upon on the invitation was approaching, he took his gifts and headed towards the Inuzuka clan.
Inside the Inuzuka clan's territory, preparations were already underway. It must be said that the Inuzuka clan's cohesion was extremely strong. After the clan's higher-ups made the decision to go all-in on the Uchiha clan the previous night, the entire clan was mobilized early in the morning, preparing for Uchiha Touhuan's arrival.
At the entrance to the Inuzuka clan's territory, the path was paved with yellow earth, and the street was sprinkled with water.
When Uchiha Touhuan arrived, the three Jonin of the Inuzuka clan, including the clan head, and their elder, were all waiting at the gate of the Inuzuka clan's territory.
This scene almost gave Uchiha Touhuan a sense of déjà vu, like a leader inspecting his territory in his previous life; all that was missing was two banners hanging on the Inuzuka clan's gate.
Seeing this, Uchiha Touhuan understood the Inuzuka clan's attitude. It seemed the Inuzuka family had had enough of being a marginal ninja clan in the village and now wanted to improve.
Upon seeing Uchiha Touhuan arrive, Inuzuka Jacques immediately led the other three to greet him.
Uchiha Touhuan smiled and said, "I apologize for the intrusion."
"Clan Chief Uchiha, your visit is an honor for our Inuzuka clan," Inuzuka Jacques replied with a smile. Uchiha Touhuan
shook hands with the others. When it was Inuzuka Fu's turn, he shook hands with Uchiha Touhuan and laughed loudly, "During my mission, I was fortunate to be entertained by Clan Chief Touhuan. Now that I've come to our Inuzuka clan, Clan Chief Touhuan, please give me a chance to repay your kindness."
"Clan Chief Touhuan, please."
The group welcomed Uchiha Touhuan into the clan's reception hall. They had barely sat down when maids served them tea.
Seated in the main seat, Inuzuka Jax asked, "I wonder what brings the Uchiha clan head here today?"
"Well, the Security Department recently recruited a batch of new members. Their skills are passable, and they train very hard. However, they don't possess our clan's Sharingan, which puts them at a disadvantage when chasing criminals or searching for contraband. Also, during the last mission, Brother Feng mentioned that the noble family planned to sell a batch of ninja dogs to the Security Department. Therefore, the Security Department intends to order a batch of trained ninja dogs from the noble family."
"The Security Department is a vital force in maintaining peace and security within the village, and our Inuzuka clan is also a part of the village. Since the Security Department has a need, the Inuzuka clan will naturally do its utmost to assist. There's no need to talk about ordering," Inuzuka Jax said, waving her hand. "Tomorrow, our Inuzuka clan will select a batch of excellent adult ninja dogs and personally deliver them to the Security Department."
"If that's the case, then that would be wonderful," Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile. "Please rest assured, Clan Chief Inuzuka, after these ninja dogs join the Security Department, they will enjoy the same status as police dogs within the department. Each police dog will receive a monthly allowance of 30,000 ryo, distributed in the form of food. At the same time, the Security Department will ensure that every penny of the food allowance for each police dog reaches its mouth."
30,000 ryo?" Inuzuka Retsu, who was standing to the side, was stunned upon hearing this. He knew that when the Inuzuka clan trained ninja dogs, only those who signed a one-on-one summoning contract with a clan member from a young age and were able to learn the Inuzuka clan's secret techniques, and were truly regarded as dogs of inheritance, received this treatment. Now, the Uchiha clan was giving this treatment to ordinary ninja dogs as well. To be honest, with a monthly allowance of 30,000 ryo for food alone, some Chunin and Special Jonin in the clan would probably be willing to become police dogs themselves.
"It seems that Chief Touhuan is also a dog lover." At this moment, Inuzuka Kotsu laughed. "I was worried that the clan's ninja dogs would not be well taken care of at the Security Department, but now it seems that I was overthinking it."
"However, are there any people in the Security Department who can take good care of these ninja dogs?" Inuzuka Kaze said at this moment. "Chief Touhuan, taking care of ninja dogs is not as easy as taking care of the pet dogs in the hands of nobles."
"That's true. Most of my clansmen are fine taking care of cats, but taking care of dogs, especially elite ninja dogs, is probably beyond their capabilities," Uchiha Touhuan said, looking at Inuzuka Jax. "I wonder if Clan Chief Inuzuka could help them to the end?"
"What do you mean by that, Clan Chief Touhuan?" Inuzuka Jax asked, feigning ignorance.
Although he had already made plans and the clan had already decided on the candidates to be sent to the security department, Inuzuka Jax was still pretending to be confused. He was waiting for Uchiha Touhuan to speak up himself. After all, there was a big difference between someone personally invited by Touhuan and someone he had eagerly offered himself up.
Uchiha Touhuan understood their meaning. The Inuzuka clan had shown ample sincerity in their welcoming ceremony today. The commotion of paving the way with yellow earth and cleaning the streets with clear water upon entering had likely been known to Hiruzen Sarutobi and those two old fogies by now. The Inuzuka clan had made a grand gesture, and Uchiha Touhuan didn't mind giving them face. After all, the Inuzuka clan was the first ninja clan willing to stand on their side. Even if it was just a piece of horse bone, Uchiha Touhuan would have to pay a fortune for it, let alone the fact that they were providing the technical personnel the Security Department needed at this stage.
"It's like this," Uchiha Touhuan said with a smile, "the Security Department plans to hire several professional dog trainers, veterinarians, and ninja dog users from the noble families. After all, professional matters should be left to professionals, and looking across the entire ninja world, I can't think of anyone more skilled in this area than the Inuzuka clan."
"As for compensation, dog trainers and veterinarians are technical personnel, and the Security Department is willing to offer them a monthly salary of 180,000 taels, equivalent to a Security Department squad leader. As for ninja dog users, they will be assigned to combat ranks based on their strength. According to the Security Department's current salary level, Chunin earn 180,000 taels per month, and Special Jonin earn 300,000 taels per month."
Before Inuzuka Jax could reply, Inuzuka Kaze approached.
"Clan Chief Touhuan, what about Jonin?"
Even Uchiha Touhuan was tempted by the offer, since most Jonin didn't earn 300,000 taels a month.
"Kaze! What are you doing here!" Inuzuka Jax snapped.
"Hehe, Brother Feng is still the same as always." Uchiha Touhuan chuckled nonchalantly. "For a Jonin, the basic salary is 400,000 ryo. With mission bonuses and such, earning 600,000 ryo a month is no problem. I trust Brother Feng's abilities."
Ahem, ahem, ahem." Inuzuka Kotsu suddenly coughed. "Clan Chief Touhuan, let's get down to business. The Inuzuka clan is willing to cooperate with the Security Department. We can send the ninja dogs the Security Department needs this afternoon. Also, the clan members who are going to work at the Security Department will start work tomorrow."
"That's not urgent." Uchiha Touhuan said. "The Inuzuka clan is willing to contribute to the security of Konoha. Our Security Department should naturally reciprocate. As for what kind of reciprocation, we'll find out when you send the ninja dogs to the Security Department tomorrow."
Then we'll have to trouble Clan Chief Uchiha with the Inuzuka clan's efforts from now on." Inuzuka Kotsu said.
"Eh? Not at all, it's all for Konoha, for the Will of Fire!" Uchiha Touhuan waved his hand and laughed loudly.
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