Recalling Uchiha Feiniao, the Second Elder, who was constantly drawing closer to him, he did not show the slightest contempt in his thoughts due to his youth; instead, he actively approached him.
“This person is quite interesting!”
Uchiha Tenxiu chuckled softly, finding it quite amusing.
Although he was temporarily pushed forward to replace the traitor Uchiha Kagami, he did not expect him to so decisively pledge allegiance to him, to the extent that in his eyes, the position of Elder was not as important as his own talent.
“However, given the talent I’ve displayed, I’m bound to surpass all the Elders in the future, so it’s not entirely unexpected that he would try to curry favor with me in advance!”
Uchiha Tenxiu thought to himself, facing Uchiha Feiniao’s series of answering all his questions and offering his understanding from his fifty years of experience, Uchiha Tenxiu’s understanding of the Uchiha Clan in various aspects had deepened.
This way, he could better target the thoughts of the Uchiha Clan and make a series of arrangements.
“So that’s it. No wonder Uchiha Setsuna used Uchiha Madara as a pretense to cause trouble. The important thing wasn’t to incite rebellion through Uchiha Madara’s reputation. Instead, it was to filter out those who worshiped Uchiha Madara, clearly showing no mercy to these individuals, preventing Uchiha Madara from making a comeback. Obviously, even people within the Uchiha Clan feared Uchiha Madara’s actions, afraid that his worshipers would cause trouble. On the other hand, it was also an opportunity to stage a demonstration to let Senju Tobirama see the Uchiha Clan’s dissatisfaction, telling him that the Uchiha Clan was very unhappy about him being Hokage, in order to gain benefits!”
Uchiha Tenxiu seemed to understand something by chance and continued to browse through the names in the Uchiha Clan’s genealogy.
He also came across many important characters.
“Indeed…” A gleam flashed in Uchiha Tenxiu’s eyes as he widened them, looking at several names on the Uchiha Clan’s genealogy, all of whom were from the new generation: “Uchiha NaKa, Uchiha Baru, Uchiha Rai…”
“Adding Zhili, this rules out the possibility of identical names, basically confirming that the Hokage’s Izanagi rebellion occurred after the First Shinobi World War, during the Hokage succession struggle. Only during this period did the Uchiha Clan strongly protest, with their strength greatly increased, no longer fearing the Senju Clan!”
“And with Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, and other top experts of the Senju Clan all deceased, coupled with the various elites who sacrificed themselves during the First Shinobi World War, the Uchiha Clan, with several pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan suddenly awakened, believed they could claim the Hokage position. In fact, it wasn’t arrogance at all!”
“What a pity!” Uchiha Tenxiu glanced at the few names on the Uchiha Clan’s genealogy. “It’s probably internal discord again. An internal rebellion broke out before they even got the Hokage position, leading to a drastic weakening of their strength, ultimately allowing the monkey to become Hokage!”
“Something unexpected must have happened!” Uchiha Tenxiu speculated, recalling the existence of the monkey’s teammate, Uchiha Kagami, and couldn’t help but think of later generations like Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, who were traitors. If the other party also intentionally triggered a civil war within the Uchiha Clan like these two.
It’s not impossible.
After all, it’s difficult for such people to think normally.
However, although Uchiha Tenxiu had many conjectures about the future, he had no intention of changing it.
No matter what, these people were all beings who could awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. Each person’s awakening would allow his research into the Mangekyo Sharingan to advance further.
Only by letting them follow their original path could they better awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. Not to mention, if the original plot were changed, it’s uncertain if they would still awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. If they truly seized that opportunity and took the Third Hokage of Konoha, they would definitely be in opposition to his plan. Uchiha Tenxiu would absolutely not allow such a situation to exist. Only after everything they had in Konoha was destroyed could they be subdued by him.
...
Under the Konoha Hokage Rock, sunlight streamed onto the ground near the Hokage Office, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
However, not far from the Hokage Office, a brand new five-story building sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain. This building was rapidly completed in just two days, its speed astonishing.
The top of this building was a vibrant red, while the walls were pure white, adorned with the Uchiha Clan’s fan as its main symbol, making it exceptionally eye-catching. Undoubtedly, this was the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force headquarters meticulously built by the Uchiha Clan.
Not only that, but three three-story branch buildings were also constructed in the west, east, and south directions of the entire Konoha Village, echoing the headquarters.
When all the construction was successfully completed, Elder Uchiha Feng finally entered the Hokage Office with a series of meticulously prepared report documents, walking with firm steps and presenting these important files to Senju Tobirama.
Senju Tobirama took the documents and quickly skimmed through them, his face instantly turning extremely grim. He slammed his hand on the table and roared furiously, “Impossible! I will never agree!”
His voice echoed in the room, as if trying to break through the roof. Uchiha Feng stood still, looking at Senju Tobirama expressionlessly, as if he had long anticipated his reaction.
Senju Tobirama continued, his face flushed with anger, "What exactly does the Uchiha Clan want? Are you trying to rebel? A mere 70 Uchiha Clan Military Police Force members are already enough to raid the Hokage Office, yet you're still not satisfied. You want to expand to 210 people, implement three shifts, and even recruit administrative clerks to handle criminal negotiations and logistics management? This is simply wishful thinking! You've gone too far!"
His tone was filled with doubt and fury, clearly indicating his extreme dissatisfaction with the Uchiha Clan's plan.
"Heh, Hokage-sama!" Uchiha Feng sneered, a hint of disdain in his voice, "This isn't a request, but a formal notification. The Uchiha Clan Military Police Force has been placed under the management of the Uchiha Clan from now on. This decision was made after careful consideration and repeated discussions by the Uchiha Clan; there will be no mistakes whatsoever. So, whether you agree or not, this fact cannot be changed!"
Facing Uchiha Feng's unyielding attitude, Senju Tobirama's expression turned somewhat grim.
He frowned deeply, openly expressing his displeasure with Uchiha Feng's words. "Such an absurd matter, there's no way I'll approve any funding for you!" Senju Tobirama's tone carried obvious anger, along with a subtle hint of threat.
It should be noted that the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force's funding had always been provided by Konoha Village. If the Uchiha Clan wanted to manage the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force independently, it meant they would have to bear these expenses themselves. While the Uchiha Clan's size meant they wouldn't be unable to pay the salaries of these Uchiha Clan Military Police Force members, it would undoubtedly bring significant financial pressure. Moreover, it also meant that the Uchiha Clan would, to some extent, break free from Konoha Village's control, becoming a relatively independent entity. This could attract too much attention from other clans, leading to the Uchiha becoming too passive.
However, Uchiha Feng was not intimidated by Senju Tobirama's threat. He remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering his response. After a while, he finally spoke again, "Hokage-sama, please don't get agitated. The Uchiha Clan is not unreasonable. Regarding the funding and the increase in personnel, we can discuss it further."
Hearing Uchiha Feng's words, Senju Tobirama's expression softened slightly. He knew that both sides had their bottom lines and demands, and to reach an agreement, they had to negotiate to find a balance acceptable to both.
Thus, the two began a fierce negotiation regarding the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force's personnel increase and funding issues.
They exchanged words, neither giving way, both striving for the greatest benefit for their own side.
Time passed minute by minute, and after a difficult negotiation, the two gradually reached some consensus.
Although the process was not easy, they ultimately found a relatively satisfactory solution.
"Alright, in that case, I agree to the Uchiha Clan increasing the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force by 70 members," Senju Tobirama finally said, his tone still somewhat reluctant, but it was a concession nonetheless.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama. After all, the Uchiha Clan is always considering Konoha's best interests. With the Village's safety managed by the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force, increasing its personnel will make the Village even safer. This is not out of selfishness!"
Seeing this, Uchiha Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although this negotiation had not fully met the initial expectations, it had achieved the initial results.
At the very least, the Uchiha Clan gained more say in the management of the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force.
They not only secured management rights for the night, allowing for alternating day and night shifts, but also, the Uchiha Clan could add administrative clerks and liaison personnel to the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force, preventing Uchiha members from wasting time there.
However, under Senju Tobirama's strong opposition, no Ninja were allowed to be present, otherwise, they would face a breach of contract penalty!
Secondly, the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force must manage the prison together and not neglect it; it must be properly arranged.
Finally, Anbu is responsible for surveillance and special security in the Village, and when the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force and Anbu jointly handle cases, it must be approved by the Hokage to be valid.
Uchiha Feng nodded in agreement to these conditions, secretly thinking, "Indeed, just as Uchiha Tenxiu said, when you want to tear down a house, some people will agree to open a window. Now, the conditions proposed far exceed our initial demands, and by reducing them, we've essentially achieved the Uchiha Clan's original requirements!"
When Uchiha Feng walked out of the Hokage Office, he was satisfied.
In the Hokage Office, Senju Tobirama's face was grim. He slammed his hand heavily on the table and said in a deep voice, "Investigate! Thoroughly investigate who is behind this. How could the Uchiha Clan possess such wisdom to come up with these things? Someone must be scheming behind the scenes!"
Senju Tobirama was well aware of the Uchiha Clan's capabilities. Now that they could come up with such irrefutable points, someone must be manipulating them in the shadows.
Soon, under the secret report of Uchiha Kagami, the traitor, Uchiha Tenxiu, who was originally undisguised, entered Senju Tobirama's sight.
Having achieved great merit, Uchiha Tenxiu had gained full management rights over an Uchiha Clan Military Police Force branch and became the branch chief, receiving commendations from the entire Clan.