This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 42 Conflict

The group of four walked through the bustling commercial street and headed towards the edge of the village.

As they drew closer to the gate bearing the family crest of a round fan, the surrounding hustle and bustle gradually subsided, replaced by a suffocating silence.

This is the settlement of the Uchiha clan.

Although there were no walls separating them, that invisible air wall was more solid than any barrier.

Just as we crossed the stone bridge over the boundary river, several figures appeared in the middle of the road as if they had teleported, blocking our way.

They were three elderly men dressed in dark blue high-necked robes, their hair white, but their eyes were as sharp as hawks. Behind them were several police elites with unfriendly expressions.

The elderly man at the head of the group leaned on a cane, his face wrinkled like dry tree bark, and his eyes, though cloudy, revealed an arrogance and scrutiny born of someone who had long held a high position.

Uchiha Setsuna, an elder of the radical faction of the clan, was also one of the most loyal followers of Uchiha Madara.

"Fugaku".

Elder Sha's voice was hoarse and cold. He did not address him as "Young Clan Chief" or "Captain," but called him by his name directly.

"You've been causing quite a stir in the village lately, haven't you? All that 'shedding tears for your comrades,' that 'tragic hero' act... Hmph, you've utterly disgraced the noble Uchiha clan!"

His cane slammed heavily on the bluestone slab, making a crisp sound. With his experience, how could he not guess that the recent public opinion must be Fugaku Inui's doing?

"Also, this is the inner territory of the Uchiha clan, not a place where just anyone can come in. Throw these two outsiders out."

His gaze swept over Nishikawa Toru and Namikaze Minato in a fleeting moment, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt, as if he were looking at two wild dogs who had strayed into a pride of lions.

Minato Namikaze's smile faded slightly. Although he was a kind-hearted person, this blatant humiliation was still unsettling.

Nishikawa Tetsu, on the other hand, remained expressionless, observing these old fogies with great interest.

This is the ailment of the Uchiha clan; the old folks should retire.

Fugaku Uchiha stopped in his tracks, his expression, which had been slightly relaxed in the barbecue restaurant, instantly turning as cold and hard as iron.

He stepped forward, blocking his two teammates, his black eyes, which had not yet activated their Sharingan, coldly staring at Setsuna.

"Elder Kanna."

Fugaku's voice wasn't loud, but it carried the bloody scent of battle.

"First, that was a propaganda tactic to deal with the suspicions of the higher-ups. If you feel ashamed, you can go and explain my Mangekyou Sharingan to the Hokage and the village's higher-ups yourself."

"Secondly, they are not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry. They are my teammates, my comrades-in-arms who fought alongside me on the battlefield of the Land of Rain and saved each other's lives."

"third……"

Fugaku's aura suddenly erupted, and a chilling chakra fluctuation caused the surrounding air temperature to drop several degrees instantly.

"I am the current police chief and also the tribal chief. It is none of your business who I invite to my home."

"you……"

Elder Setsuna's expression changed, clearly not expecting that Fugaku, who was cold but still somewhat disciplined, would become so tough after returning from the battlefield.

The police elites behind him instinctively placed their hands on the hilts of their knives.

"What? You want to fight?"

Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly spoke up.

He peeked out from behind Fugaku, pointed to his oil-stained casual clothes that he hadn't had time to change out of, and smiled innocently:

"Seniors, you'd better think carefully before you act. Minato and I are now the village's 'rain-fighting heroes,' and we're even heroes who were personally received by the Third Hokage."

"If we get attacked on Uchiha territory, I've already thought of the headline for tomorrow's Konoha Weekly—"

Nishikawa Tetsuya paused, his tone becoming playful:

"Shocking! Elder Uchiha attacks war hero! Is it a distortion of humanity or a decline in morality?"

"You!" Elder Setsuna was so angry his beard trembled, his finger shaking as he pointed at Nishikawa Tetsu, "You sharp-tongued brat!"

"Let him speak," Fugaku interrupted coldly. "This meal is on me today. Get out of the way."

The two sides stood facing off for a full ten seconds.

Ultimately, intimidated by Fugaku's unyielding demeanor and Nishikawa Tetsu's extremely damaging "headline threat," Elder Setsuna snorted coldly and waved his hand to clear the way.

"Fugaku, you'll regret this."

"I am the young clan leader!"

Fugaku led the three men straight through the crowd without looking back.

……

Fugaku's residence is a typical Japanese garden, quiet and elegant.

As I pushed open the door, the aroma of food wafted out, instantly dispelling the gloom that had hung over the entrance.

Welcome back.

Mikoto Uchiha, wearing an apron, was carrying a steaming pot of oden out of the kitchen.

Seeing that the others didn't look too good, she wisely didn't ask any more questions, but simply smiled gently and said, "Hurry up and wash your hands and eat. Today I also tried making some of the spicy flavor that Che-jun mentioned."

The four sat around a low table.

After a few cups of hot tea, the atmosphere finally eased.

Nishikawa Tetsu laid out the "Police Department Reform Plan" on the table. The little incident at the door earlier had become the best opening remark.

"Did you see that?"

Nishikawa Tetsu pointed towards the doorway. "That's the resistance. Those elders treat the police department as the Uchiha's private property, or even a symbol of power. Getting them to give it up is harder than climbing to heaven."

"Hmph, a bunch of old fogies clinging to the remnants of the old era." Fugaku sneered, picked up a piece of radish, and took a big bite.

"Therefore, our reforms cannot break through from within; we must introduce external forces."

Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to several names on the proposal with his chopsticks.

"The biggest problem for the police department right now is that while it has the power to enforce the law, it lacks the power to interpret the law and the power to control public opinion."

"When the Uchiha clan arrests people, it's considered violent law enforcement. But if it's the Hyuga clan making the arrests, it's considered impartiality. This is prejudice."

What we need to do is dilute this prejudice.

Nishikawa Tetsu looked at Namikaze Minato:

"Minato, you have a good image and come from a commoner background. If you could join the police department as a 'special advisor' or a 'police squad leader,' you would definitely be able to build a bridge between the Uchiha and the common people."

"I'm fine with it." Minato nodded, his expression serious. "As long as it can ease the tension between the village and the Uchiha clan, I'm willing to go."

"Water gates alone are not enough."

Nishikawa Tetsu shook his head. "Minato is still just a Chunin, after all. He's not powerful enough to keep those elders in check. We need stronger allies."

He wrote three words on the paper:

【Boar, Deer, Butterfly】.

"The Nara clan?" Fugaku frowned. "They're staunch supporters of the Hokage, how could they possibly help the Uchiha?"

"Precisely because they are Hokage's people, we should try to win them over even more."

Nishikawa Tetsu analyzed, "Nara Shikazuki is a smart man. The current police department is a hot potato, and also an independent kingdom. If the Uchiha take the initiative to relinquish some power, inviting the Nara clan to be in charge of the police department's paperwork and staff work, and inviting the Yamanaka clan to be in charge of interrogation and intelligence..."

Nishikawa Tetsuya's lips curled slightly: "This is tantamount to giving a piece of the police department's power to the Hokage faction. Would the Third Hokage refuse such a good opportunity to consolidate power? No."

"As long as the Third Hokage agrees, the elders' objections are useless. This is the Hokage's order, not Fugaku's personal preference."

This is a calculated move.

By giving up some interests, they can gain political security and legitimacy.

Transform the "Uchiha Police Department" into the "Konoha Joint Law Enforcement Department".

At that time, the Uchiha will still control the core fighting force, but their reputation will improve many times over.

As Fugaku listened to the plan, the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Although he wasn't good at these intricacies, he could see the immense value behind the plan.

This is loosening the reins on the Uchiha clan.

"And the Hyuga clan."

Nishikawa Tetsu added insult to injury, "Although the Hyuga and Uchiha clans don't get along, as fellow elite families specializing in ocular jutsu, they share a common goal of protecting their clan's interests. If we could recruit members of the Hyuga branch family into the patrol team, utilizing the Byakugan's reconnaissance capabilities in conjunction with the Sharingan's insightful abilities..."

"Then Konoha's crime rate will drop to its lowest point," Minato excitedly replied.

"This requires tremendous courage."

Fugaku looked at the weighty plan in front of him and took a deep breath.

This is tantamount to him having to face the wrath of all the elders alone at a family meeting, and even being called a "traitor to the clan".

Mikoto gently grasped Fugaku's hand, her gaze firm yet tender.

Fugaku grasped that hand in return, looked at Nishikawa Toru and Minato, and the hesitation in his eyes completely disappeared.

"In this world, someone always has to be the crazy one to break the deadlock."

Fugaku picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Done."

"I'll submit the application tomorrow. Even if it means flipping the table, I'm going to push this reform through."

Nishikawa Tetsu smiled.

He knew that this giant ship named Uchiha was finally about to begin to deviate from the iceberg it was destined to collide with.

"But before that..." Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to the empty plate on the table, "Mikoto-nee, could we have another bowl of rice? This spicy oden is so good with rice."