My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 195 Konoha Year 55, Uchiha

As the sun rises above the horizon, the first place its rays illuminate is not the Hokage Building, but a large building located at the foot of the Hokage Rock in the eastern part of the village.

The building looks rather "rustic" and lacks a fashionable design. It resembles a fortress built on a bustling street, with only a shuriken symbol embedded in the center of its pale yellow exterior wall.

—This is the headquarters building of the Konoha Police Force!

The fact that the village's law enforcement force openly uses the Uchiha clan's fan emblem demonstrates the Uchiha clan's significant influence within the Konoha Police Department.

In theory, any ninja from the village can apply to join the Konoha Police Department.

However, there is always a difference between reality and theory. Outsiders entering a police force composed entirely of Uchiha clan members would feel uncomfortable even without being specifically targeted. Furthermore, since the heads of the police force have all been Uchiha clan chiefs, over the years, the number of outsiders has become less than a handful.

It's unclear when exactly, but the Konoha Police Force became synonymous with the Uchiha clan.

However, to be fair, the Uchiha clan may have many flaws and a tendency to go to extremes, but they have indeed made a lot of contributions to Konoha, and their achievements cannot be denied.

After Tobirama Senju established the Konoha Police Department, the Uchiha clan devoted themselves wholeheartedly to maintaining Konoha's internal security and stability, and also obeying the Hokage's orders during special periods. In every Shinobi World War, the Sharingan stood firmly on Konoha's side.

In the eyes of most Konoha ninjas, the Uchiha were "arrogant, annoying, but reliable comrades".

At the Konoha Police Force headquarters, as the first rays of morning sunlight fell upon the fan-shaped emblem, Fugaku Uchiha arrived for work.

The police station is open all day, and even at night, there are Uchiha ninjas stationed there. After nodding to his clansmen, Fugaku brewed himself a strong cup of tea and continued the work he hadn't finished the day before, facing the morning light.

He looked at the document he had long since memorized, stroked his chin, and pondered it carefully.

Konoha Police Force Recruitment Announcement

Just a few words were enough to make Fugaku Uchiha hesitate for several days, unable to make up his mind.

This document already bears the signatures of several people:

"Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi", "Anbu Chief Orochimaru", "Konoha Advisor and Elder Danzo Shimura"... From top to bottom, the most powerful people in Konoha all signed their names, except for Fugaku, the head of the police force.

Once this "Announcement on the Expansion of the Konoha Police Force" takes effect, a large number of foreign ninjas will flood into the police force, and Nara Shikaku will become the deputy captain of the police force. At that time, this powerful department will no longer be a one-man show by the Uchiha!

This is what bothered Fugaku Uchiha—no matter who has their power reduced, they will feel uncomfortable.

However, the Uchiha clan leader, who was not yet forty, knew very well that he had to sign his name.

From an official standpoint, the Second Hokage had already stipulated that any Konoha ninja could serve in the police department when it was first established, so he had no reason to refuse. Moreover, a one-man show of violent law enforcement was too hated, and keeping it under control would also harm the clan.

Personally, the Uchiha clan should also repay the Hokage's debt.

Four years ago, Konoha was in chaos. In just one night, the Nine-Tails' rampage and the Crimson Night broke out one after another, killing more than a thousand people and injuring countless others.

That night, many people saw the three tomoe in the eyes of the tailed beast.

For the Uchiha clan, this was absolutely a matter of life and death.

Unlike the Byakugan, which is bound by the Caged Bird Seal, the Sharingan can be used immediately. However, it is well known that without the Uchiha's body and chakra, it is difficult to unleash the Sharingan's true power.

The person possessing the eye power to control the Nine-Tails must be a member of the Uchiha clan.

"The instigator of the Nine-Tails' rampage must be the Uchiha clan," this is not a difficult fact to deduce.

The Hokage knew, the villagers knew, the Konoha ninjas knew, and the Uchiha clan knew.

During that period, the atmosphere within the Uchiha clan was extremely oppressive. Every time a clan meeting was held, the clan members would look at Fugaku with hesitant eyes—Clan leader, could this mess really have been caused by our clan?

Even his bedmate, Uchiha Mikoto, would suddenly try to trick him in the middle of the night:

"Fugaku, are you hiding something from me?"

At these times, Fugaku Uchiha could only pretend to be asleep, acting as if he hadn't heard anything.

In fact, not to mention others, even Fugaku Uchiha himself suspected that he might have released Kurama while sleepwalking.

—That kind of insane behavior, it seems like no one but us Uchiha could do it…

During those days, every Uchiha felt very repressed. They felt that their clan had been treated coldly by the village and that they were in the wrong. They were afraid that one day the Third Hokage would gather troops and start a war against their clan. Fugaku, the clan head, would not say a word. Everyone felt frustrated and confused, and had nowhere to vent their anger.

This predicament, where one could neither advance nor retreat, was resolved after Orochimaru returned to the village.

Having regained power, Hiruzen Sarutobi made the right decision. He used his authority as Kage to recall Orochimaru and pinned all the blame on the most notorious S-rank rogue ninja in history.

Orochimaru returned to the village, became the head of the Anbu, and also became one of Konoha's advisors.

The entire process was smooth and without any obstacles.

Although Orochimaru left the village for two years, he left in a very dignified manner. He even staged a master-disciple trap with Hiruzen Sarutobi, causing Kirigakure and Kumogakure to lose a large number of ninjas. Even Yagura Karatachi died on the battlefield. He was truly devoted to his duty, and many people were captivated by his charm.

Ultimately, he was indeed the most suitable of the three legendary Sannin to become Kage.

The first thing Orochimaru did upon his return was to bear the infamy and use ruthless methods to suppress all rumors detrimental to the Uchiha clan!

The fact that "the Nine-Tails has three tomoe in its eyes" has become a complete taboo. Anyone who mentions it will be in trouble. At best, they will be "re-educated by the Will of Fire," and at worst, they will be locked up in the interrogation department and treated as a spy for an enemy village.

The harsh measures not only earned the gratitude of the Uchiha clan, but also prevented Konoha from falling apart. Although this approach caused resentment among the villagers and ninjas, at that critical juncture, using severe punishment was indeed the best option.

After the Crimson Night, the Hyuga clan was reduced to a few scattered individuals, and the once-glorious Byakugan completely declined. The Uchiha clan became especially important. At that time, rival ninja villages had already dispatched a large number of ninjas to spy on the Land of Fire. If the overwhelming public opinion forced the Uchiha to rebel, Konoha would definitely be doomed.

In suppressing the rumors, the Hokage lineage also provided the Uchiha clan with a great deal of tangible benefits. Three months after the Crimson Night, Fugaku became an advisor, and the Anbu recruited a large number of Uchiha clan members.

Although Fugaku Uchiha understood that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru were acting entirely in the best interests of the village, he still accepted their gratitude.

Deep down, Fugaku also really liked this village called "Konoha".

Suddenly, a slight smile appeared on Fugaku Uchiha's lips in the office, as if he had thought of something.

However, just as he picked up the pen to sign his name, a knock suddenly sounded on the door.

"It's time...come in." Fugaku looked up.

A boy wearing a fox-face mask appeared in the office.

He was about seven or eight years old, with black hair and black eyes, outstanding looks, and two shallow tear troughs on his cheeks, making him unforgettable.

"Father."

"It's Itachi." Fugaku glanced at the fox-face mask in his eldest son's hand and said softly:

"Going to the Anbu so early?"

"Yes, Father, I haven't been reporting to the Dark Division for long, and I need to familiarize myself with the work as soon as possible."

"Yes, that's how a ninja should be; they must be serious about their duties." Fugaku paused, then continued:

"Well done, you're a true son to me."

"Thank you, Father." Itachi glanced calmly at his father's desk.

"Are you working? That document looks familiar."

Fugaku Uchiha was slightly taken aback; this man in his thirties felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

No wonder he came to the police department so early in the morning. I thought he was here to visit me, but it turns out he just wanted to confirm whether he had signed this document or not...

He felt a little uneasy, but he tried his best to control his expression, pretending to be nonchalant, and wrote his name on the document:

"I was planning to hand it over to the Hokage later, but since Itachi is going that way, I'll trouble you to make the trip for me."

"Yes, Father!" Itachi's voice was filled with barely suppressed joy, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief.

"In your eyes, the village's interests are greater than those of your clan..." Fugaku Uchiha sighed inwardly, and unusually patted Itachi's head.

He truly is my son.

……

Itachi was interning in the Anbu, Fugaku was handling the work of the police department, and the other members of the Uchiha clan were also busy with their own tasks. The day passed quickly, and night fell.

Fugaku, unusually, did not work overtime and returned to his clan's territory before the sun completely set.

Many clansmen had already gathered in a spacious house.

Tonight is the Uchiha clan's regular gathering.

Fugaku sat in the main seat, chatting casually with the clansmen beside him. Although they were both large clans, the atmosphere within the Uchiha clan was clearly more harmonious than that of the annihilated Hyuga clan.

Because of the Crimson Night, Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group were afraid that something might happen to the Uchiha again, so they provided them with many benefits. The Uchiha have been living quite well these past few years, and it's not as oppressive as it was in the original story.

After a while, the clan meeting officially began.

Fugaku Uchiha first said some irrelevant things, and when he felt the time was right, he finally spoke:

"From now on, many non-clan members will join the police force. The Nara clan head will become the vice-captain. Remember, the Nara clan head is an excellent and respectable ninja. You must respect him."

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion broke out below.

Fugaku surveyed the large house, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his clansmen. He saw many people with puzzled expressions, as well as Itachi standing calmly and Sasuke with a curious look on his face.

"This was the Hokage's order... and I fully agree with it."

The Uchiha clan members gradually quieted down, waiting for their clan leader to continue.

"The Konoha Police Force has been established for forty years, and our family has devoted a lot to this cause during this long period of time."

"It was alright during times of war, but now that the ninja world has returned to peace, most of the Konoha police force's energy is focused on maintaining order and arresting criminal ninjas... Although we can proudly say that everything we do is for the village, the villagers may not think that way."

"Holding such great power in one's hands may not be a good thing."

The tribespeople whispered among themselves, but no one stood up to object.

Ultimately, the world is no longer on its predetermined path. If the Uchiha were currently viewed with suspicion and coldness by the villagers and their comrades, they would definitely hold onto power tightly to maintain their position. However, now that Orochimaru has suppressed all the rumors and the Hokage is appeasing the Uchiha, the atmosphere between the clan and the village's higher-ups is harmonious, and many things can be discussed.

Fugaku Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief and continued:

"Of course, the village will compensate us."

"The Hokage Building will allocate special funds for us to renovate the clan's territory, and the allowance will also be slightly adjusted."

"Of the five squad leaders in the Anbu, one position will forever belong to the Uchiha."

"Orochimaru will be taking on another disciple, bringing our clan's geniuses into the master-disciple lineage."

"Well, starting this year, the Ninja Academy will run a small class specifically to train Uchiha children who are interested in medicine. These children may go on to work at Konoha Hospital in the future."

Most of the Uchiha clan members had no objections.

It's hard to accept handing over power, but if it's an exchange of benefits, it becomes an internal "nutrient cycle." After all, villages have to compromise with each other, and the ninjas all understand this principle.

Moreover, as long as you don't drive the Uchiha clan crazy, the members of this clan are actually quite easy to talk to.

"Brother," Sasuke whispered from behind Itachi.

"You seem very happy?"

"Sasuke is amazing, you even noticed that." Itachi smiled and tapped his younger brother's forehead.

"You have eyes even more sharp than mine."

"hey-hey……"

At this moment, Fugaku, sitting in the main seat, felt relieved. He knew that although the village and clan were outwardly harmonious, the thorn of the Nine-Tails' attack was still stuck in the heart of the Hokage Building—there were definitely people within the Uchiha clan who intended to overthrow Konoha, something everyone knew.

Abandoning the autocratic law enforcement agency and freeing the Uchiha's influence from the Konoha Police Department to extend it throughout the village is a solution acceptable to both Fugaku and the Hokage Building.

Fugaku Uchiha opened his mouth, wanting to add a few more points, but suddenly found the room quiet.

Da, da, da.

The sound of steady footsteps rang out, and a young man carrying a short sword walked in. Even the proud and arrogant Uchiha automatically made way for him.

"Shisui, you're back. You must be tired." Fugaku spoke softly. It was hard to imagine that the dignified head of a clan would speak to a twelve-year-old boy of the same clan in such a tone as if he were talking to a peer.

However, none of the Uchiha in the large house found this tone strange.

[Body Flicker] Shisui, 12 years old, captain of the first squad of the Anbu, broke the record for the fastest promotion to Jonin in peacetime, a core member of the Hokage lineage... There are even faint rumors that this boy possesses the most powerful eye power in the Uchiha clan!

In the ninja world, the strong deserve all respect.

"Clan Chief," Uchiha Shisui said respectfully, showing no arrogance.

"Sorry I'm late." He paused, then continued:

"Clan Chief, I've come to say goodbye. The Hokage has given me a mission, and I don't know when I'll be able to return, or even if I'll ever come back..."

Fugaku paused, not angry, but realizing something, he stood up and said, word by word:

"Is it about...that person?"

"Hmm." Uchiha Shisui's tone was complex:

"We've found the teacher's trail."

(End of this chapter)