Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 241 A Powerful Blend of Strength and Softness

Konoha Village, Police Department, Minister's Office.

Knock, knock, knock—three knocks were followed by a loud yet respectful voice.

"Minister, the Hokage has sent someone to invite you to attend a meeting in the small conference room of the Hokage Building immediately."

"Understood, go ahead." Uchiha Gen raised his head and said.

"Yes."

After tidying up his documents, Uchiha Gen got up, grabbed a trench coat from the coat rack, put it on, and then left the office for the Hokage Building.

Upon arriving at the Hokage Building, amidst various gazes, Uchiha Gen walked calmly towards the small conference room on the third floor.

He had already anticipated trouble before implementing the ninjutsu points exchange system.

After all, this matter has affected certain interests of the upper echelons of Konoha's medium-sized clans and the Konoha leadership.

After all, not everyone can be as willing as him to give up that great degree of freedom, because that freedom means power.

This power makes it easier to control subordinates.

Once things become transparent, those below will gradually take the skills they acquire for granted, and their gratitude towards those above will decrease significantly.

As Uchiha Gen entered the small conference room, he immediately attracted the attention of the various department heads, clan leaders, and elders.

Some clan leaders are still fighting against Kumogakure in the Land of Rice Fields, such as the three major clans of Ino-Shika-Cho, so the ones who came were elders.

Some of these people looked indifferent, some were wary, but most of them were dissatisfied.

Uchiha Gen paid no attention to the gazes of these people and found his own seat.

Uchiha Gen's arrogant attitude infuriated many people.

In reality, Uchiha Gen simply didn't want to be rejected; he wasn't used to it.

Those with prejudices see it as arrogance.

However, some people are used to it. After all, they're Uchiha. It's normal for them to be arrogant. It would be strange if they weren't.

Time passed slowly, and people arrived one after another, taking their seats. The Konoha F4 entered the small conference room right on time.

After the usual greetings, the meeting officially began.

It was a greeting to the Hokage, not to the Hokage's assistant, as the Hokage's assistant didn't have that much authority.

At the very beginning of the meeting, Danzo couldn't wait to fire the first shot.

"Minister Gen, please explain the ninjutsu points exchange system implemented by the police department," Danzo said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen looked completely innocent and spread his hands, saying, "Elder Danzo, are you illiterate?"

"The plan posted by my police department is written very clearly."

Many people wanted to laugh upon hearing this, but were afraid of offending Danzo, so they dared not laugh and struggled to hold it in.

Danzo's face darkened. Was that what he meant?

Are you deliberately trying to provoke him?

"Damn it, I'm asking you why you implemented the ninjutsu points exchange system!"

Uchiha Gen's face darkened. "A Hokage's assistant is swearing in a solemn and serious meeting..."

"Don't you have any manners?"

"I'm not some Root ninja that Elder Danzo can insult at will; I'm the head of the police department."

Therefore, I refuse to answer.

Seeing Danzo get his comeuppance, many people who disliked Danzo were even happier, but they still didn't dare to be the first to speak out, so their faces turned red.

However, some people did not seem to want to laugh; instead, their expressions were quite serious.

These people sensed the tough stance of the newly appointed police chief from Uchiha Gen's extremely casual words.

This was quite different from their impression of Fugaku Uchiha as a cautious, respectful, and dutiful person.

This attitude made it clear to these people that getting Uchiha Gen to submit was by no means an easy task.

Is it the confidence given by the Mangekyou Sharingan?

Danzo was furious. His face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, as cold as ice, and he glared at Uchiha Gen with a fierce look in his eyes.

Uchiha Gen wasn't afraid at all and glared back directly, the two gazing at each other "affectionately".

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo speechlessly, then gave him a meaningful look.

Mitomon Yan said in a deep voice, "Minister Gen, stop beating around the bush and making things up."

"What Elder Danzo means is, why did you implement the ninjutsu points exchange system?"

"Are you aware that this system has already caused instability in Konoha?"

Uchiha Gen turned his head, his indifferent gaze fixed on Mitokado Homura, and said coldly, "The police department has the authority to decide what policies to implement. Apart from the Hokage, no one else has the right to interfere."

"And don't jump to conclusions and label me. What do you mean by causing instability in Konoha?"

"If Konoha is unstable, would everyone still be sitting here so peacefully?"

After saying that, Uchiha Gen ignored Mitokado Homura's ugly expression, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, and began to explain.

"Lord Hokage, the purpose of the police department implementing this policy is to address the fact that it is too difficult for ordinary ninjas to acquire suitable ninjutsu."

"The goal is to give ordinary ninjas a brighter future, enhance the cohesion and strength of the police department, and thus better maintain the security and stability of Konoha."

"Furthermore, the increase in the strength of the police department will directly enhance the strength of Konoha."

"Although the police department is an internal security force, it is always ready to fight to the death for enemies who invade the Land of Fire and Konoha."

"I'd even go to war for this, just like in the Third Shinobi World War."

hiss……

How does this young man manage to speak so eloquently and persuasively, leaving no room for argument?

The ministers, clan leaders, and elders in the conference room all gasped in shock.

Hiashi Hyuga, who was sitting right next to Uchiha, gave Gen Uchiha a deep look and changed his mind about speaking.

Danzo Shimura, Menrei Minato, and Koharu Utatane all looked quite grim.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes narrowed for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and said with a faint smile, "It's good that you have this intention, and I agree with it."

"It's just that Konoha is one family, and your policies have caused some turmoil among the various clans."

"Although it's not to the point of destabilizing Konoha yet, things might change if this continues."

"You need to give an explanation to the major families and quell the unrest."

"I don't want to see Konoha unstable, even if it doesn't necessarily happen, I don't want even the possibility of it happening."

Uchiha Gen nodded slightly and smiled, "The Hokage is right, Konoha is indeed a unified entity."

"Since we are one entity, we should help each other."

"Therefore, I decided to send experienced ninjas from the police department to help the various families shorten the time required to formulate initial plans."

"This way, ordinary ninjas from various clans can enjoy the benefits of the new policy as quickly as possible."

"Clan leaders and elders, what do you think?"

After saying that, Uchiha Gen turned his head and smiled as he glanced at Hyuga Hiashi and the others.

At this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face also darkened.

That's not what he meant...

But Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't say anything more, because his words were too grand and righteous.

Hiashi Hyuga thought the suggestion was good, but he couldn't agree to it.

Because apart from his family, the old-fashioned members of the clan and the main family members would not agree, so it simply cannot be implemented.

If we agree, it will cause infighting between the main family and the branch families.

Hiashi Hyuga smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Minister Gen, but the police department has heavy responsibilities and is very busy, so it is really not good to trouble you."

"We, the Hyuga clan, can take our own time to complete it; it doesn't matter if it's a little slow."

Upon hearing this, the other clan leaders and elders followed Hyuga Hiashi's reply template, using different words to express the same meaning.

They are too great and righteous to refute or refuse, but they cannot implement it either.

In this situation, delaying is the best course of action.

Many things will simply fizzle out if left unresolved.

After everyone had expressed their opinions, Uchiha Gen smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I won't insist. I respect everyone's decision."

"However, if you encounter any problems, please don't be shy. The police department will not hold back and will provide guidance without reservation."

Everyone's expression froze for a moment, then they chuckled awkwardly.

The meeting then became a waste of time; after some polite words, it adjourned, and everyone went their separate ways.

(End of this chapter)