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So many people were arrested that the garrison's detention center quickly became full.
Kazuya Nakamura felt there was nothing wrong with it; he was just following the rules, and if someone made a mistake, they should be arrested.
Now that all the troublemakers have been arrested, hasn't public order improved immediately?
In the eighth district of Konoha Village, almost every shop displays the Uchiha clan's nameplate.
Many Uchiha clan members who did not become ninjas chose to start small businesses here.
Since last week, the number of Uchiha clansmen patrolling the Eighth Street has tripled.
The Uchiha members moved back and forth, ready to respond immediately to any security incidents.
Moreover, in the past few days, all the shop owners have noticed that business on Eighth Street is much better than before.
There were many more people coming and going than usual, especially today.
Many people flocked to Eighth Street, keeping the businesses somewhat overwhelmed.
I found out that the guards from First Street to Fourth Street had been replaced.
No longer belonging to the Hyuga clan, the new group of people are ruthless.
Regardless of the reason, whenever there is a conflict, they usually just arrest people and that's it.
The methods are cruel and ruthless; breaking hands and feet is a common occurrence.
People from First Street to Fourth Street were too scared to make a sound.
Ordinary people simply went to Fifth Street and Eighth Street to buy daily necessities.
Because the fifth to seventh streets are under the jurisdiction of the Hyuga clan, while the eighth street is Uchiha territory...
Today, Uchiha Yoki received an order from the vice-clan chief to have all Uchiha clan members who were suspended from their duties go and patrol the streets they were originally responsible for.
Although the order was baffling.
But the Uchiha clan members, who had been staying at home for a long time, were bored and decided to get some fresh air, so they went out into the streets.
Surprisingly, those shopkeepers who used to look down on them like mosquitoes are now all smiles.
It felt like seeing a long-lost relative.
In the past, it was considered good if they didn't spit on each other or take a detour when they met, but now they're actually taking the initiative to strike up a conversation.
As Uchiha Haruki approached the Shimizu Izakaya, the owner, Nobuyoshi, greeted him enthusiastically: "Captain Haruki, it's your turn to patrol?!"
Yang Shu was a little confused, but he still patiently explained, "I've been suspended from my duties and will no longer work in the security team. I was just taking a casual stroll today."
The izakaya owner grabbed his hand: "Hey, you can't be suspended. The Uchiha are the most suitable to lead the guard team."
Yang Shu was both amused and exasperated. He had seen this izakaya owner many times before, and he always seemed arrogant and would complain at the drop of a hat.
They used to say the Uchiha's guards were idle all day, but now they're praising the Uchiha as the best.
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"Hey, let go first... I'm really suspended. There were too many complaints before, and the deputy clan chief won't let me work in the guard team anymore."
"I'm going to withdraw the complaint! I'm going to withdraw the complaint! Can't you Uchiha guys come back to your posts?!"
Yang Shu had no choice but to use his Substitute Technique to escape the izakaya owner's enthusiasm and left Third Street somewhat disheveled.
However, Yang Shu suddenly felt much more at ease, and the pent-up frustration from before vanished in an instant.
Similar scenes were playing out on other streets that the Uchiha had patrolled.
Many former Uchiha guards were warmly welcomed by the shop owner.
They were utterly disappointed when they heard they weren't coming back to patrol.
They said all the right things, hoping only that these Uchiha clan members could return to their posts.
If these Uchiha were not all agile, they probably would have been dragged and unable to walk.
These Uchiha were all tough characters in the clan, acting with a strong will and offending many people.
Now, however, the shop owner is pulling them back, begging them to go home.
This sudden recognition was like a long-lost ray of light shining into their suppressed hearts, dispelling all their discontent and gloom.
So it turns out there are still people who need us Uchiha. They realized our value as soon as we left?
Some were even tempted to return to their clan and plead with the clan chief to reinstate them.
After all, the captain of the guard team is Uchiha Fugaku, so whether he can take up the post is just a matter of a word.
After returning home, several of the suspended Uchiha actually went to see the clan head.
What they said made Fugaku wonder if he was under a spell.
He neither agreed nor refused, but simply let them continue their vacation.
Then Kawasaki, Shisui, and Itachi were summoned.
Kawasaki has been spending the last few days at the training ground, training diligently, with Itachi accompanying him during practice.
Meanwhile, Shisui, who has recovered from his injury, is also undergoing rehabilitation training.
The group quickly gathered together.
"Sit down, Zhishui. How are you recovering?"
Fugaku first nodded to Kawasaki and Itachi, then asked Shisui.
"Thank you for your concern, Chief. I have basically recovered and am currently undergoing rehabilitation training."
Zhi Shui is always meticulous; even after recovering, he sits upright and answers questions earnestly.
"Kawasaki, did you arrange those people?"
Fugaku asked.
Kawasaki chuckled: "They're not causing trouble now, are they?"
Fugaku nodded: "Your trick really works. Before, we were always given the cold shoulder wherever we went, but now people are holding us back and trying to get us to go home."
Kawasaki turned to Shisui and Itachi and asked, "Shisui, Itachi, what have you discovered these past few days?"
Shisui and Itachi were also very concerned about the Uchiha clan members who had been suspended from their posts and sent home.
Fearing they might become discouraged, things took an unexpected turn after the first two days.
Itachi said, "Senior has highlighted the unique status of our Uchiha clan."
Shisui said, "Senior, I think our Uchiha clan is needed."
Kawasaki nodded.
These two young men are actually quite smart.
After all, they were only teenagers, which would have been equivalent to junior high school students in their previous lives.
It is precisely at this time when thoughts are easily swayed that, without proper guidance, even a genius can turn into a fool.
"People have a bad habit of ignoring the things around them, so no matter how much we Uchiha do, we will be ignored."
"And this neglect can be revealed through loss and comparison."
"We Uchiha have been the bodyguards for so many years, and no one can match us or do a better job than us."
“But there are always conspirators in the village who always think we will usurp power and try every means to suppress us.”
"So we take a step back and eliminate the impression that the Uchiha are a threat."
"Once the villagers realize that their previous guesses were just wishful thinking, they will naturally remember our kindness."
The group listened quietly.
These are very basic principles, but they lack them.
After all, in this cruel world, there are many who go to the battlefield before they are even ten years old. How much education can they receive?
He's a genius, but only in combat; he's too inexperienced in other areas.
If you're not careful, you'll be fooled by Danzo.
Or they've been brainwashed by the Third Hokage's Will of Fire.
Fugaku asked, "Some clansmen want to rejoin the guard unit. Kawasaki, what do you think?"
Kawasaki rolled his eyes and said irritably, "I don't think it's anything good."
Shisui hesitated for a moment: "But many villagers are eager for us Uchiha to go back."
Only Itachi sat quietly, knowing that Kawasaki would explain.
Kawasaki slapped Shisui on the head, ruffling his hair: "Shisui, you really have a short memory, have you forgotten how you lost your eyes?"
"Humans are forgetful creatures. If the Uchiha go back now, it will only be repeating history."
"The fundamental problem is not solved, so what you're saying is meaningless."
As Fugaku listened to Kawasaki's eloquent speech, he sometimes felt that he was too simple-minded and that it was really too difficult to maintain the clan.
Thankfully, there's Kawasaki.
Itachi asked hesitantly, "Then, senior, what is the crux of the problem?"
"The key point."
Kawasaki patted Itachi on the back and clenched his fist.
"That's the key."
Does "senior" refer to ability?
Kawasaki shook his head: "It is and it isn't."
"That's because in this ninja world, strength is everything."
"When the Uchiha's power is enough to completely overwhelm Konoha, whoever we want to be Hokage can become Hokage."
"The reason we say no is because even if we subdue Konoha, there are still Kumogakure, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure waiting for us."
"In the era of Madara and Hashirama, Hashirama became Hokage because of his unparalleled strength, as he was able to subdue all the ninja villages on his own."