Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 256 He angrily berated Konoha's F3 on the spot! (4400 words)

After entering the office, the three women looked around curiously, taking in the office of the police chief, which was rarely seen by outsiders.

Frankly speaking, for the ninjas of Konoha, the office of the police chief is much more mysterious than the Hokage's office.

"Stop looking, sit down and have some tea," Uchiha Gen said, beckoning from the sofa.

The clan head's residence was modified according to Uchiha Gen's habits, so the department head's office naturally had to be modified as well.

The three women, dressed identically, readily agreed and each found a seat.

All three women were dressed in black bodysuits with green Konoha vests over them. The Konoha Police Department logo was embroidered on their right shoulder, and a fire fan was engraved in the center of their shuriken.

The same clothes gave the three women a different feeling when worn.

Red beans and red beans develop better, and even a green vest can't hide their beautiful curves. The former is more charming, while the latter is more heroic.

Xiyan's figure wasn't as good as Hong and Hongdou's; her curves were mostly hidden by the green vest, but she looked more innocent and quiet.

"Xuan, why did this suddenly happen?" Hong asked softly, holding her teacup, her face showing concern.

"You should use your job title when you're working, otherwise people will have opinions about you," Uchiha Gen said gently.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I just got used to it." Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she said apologetically.

"It's okay, it's fine when the door is closed, just remember it in public places."

"The reason this happened is obviously because someone is sabotaging us."

"Who is it?"

"There aren't many people in Konoha who dare to go against the police department. At the very least, there are the heads of the other five departments, and at the very top, there are the four people who stand at the top."

"Why...why would they do this?"

"Heh, of course it's the police department's policy of recruiting Konoha ninjas that makes them uneasy."

Why are you uneasy?

"I broke the long-standing tacit understanding; they thought I was not satisfied with the current power structure and wanted more."

"This infringes on their interests."

"Actually, I am not satisfied with the current power structure in Konoha. I do want more. I want the Uchiha to produce a Hokage."

"That's only part of the reason. Another part is to allow the Uchiha clan to integrate more deeply into Konoha and correct the mistake of turning public resources into private ones."

"These political struggles are very complicated. Just listen to them and focus on doing your own thing. Don't get involved."

"What will happen if we fail?"

"The consequences of failure differ for different people. For me, failure is simply returning to the past."

"You don't need to worry about my safety."

The three women exchanged glances, and then Hong said, "We won't actively participate, but if you need our help, please let us know."

"Okay," Uchiha Gen said with a smile.

Gen Uchiha was quite pleased with the three girls' maturity; even Anko, who was usually the most carefree, was quite capable when it came to serious matters.

Which department would you like to join?

"Internal affairs, prison, or any of the nine squads are all acceptable."

"We've all agreed to go to the normal team assignments, and the three of us will stay together."

Uchiha Gen: "..."

He originally planned to take this opportunity to separate the three women so that he could do bad things to Hong and Xiyan.

The three women had reached an agreement, so it wasn't really easy to forcibly separate them, since he had already said what he wanted to say.

"Alright, I'll arrange for you to be placed in the area closest to your homes, so it will be convenient for you to commute to get off work."

Since it's difficult to separate, let's just go all the way and be good people.

The three girls were delighted to hear this. The lively Hongdou had already started to flatter him, but her technique was rather clumsy and awkward.

A while later, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Excellency, the investigation results are in. What do you think?"

Uchiha Gen gave the three women a wink, and they got up and followed him to the door.

"Send someone to assign them to the second squad, and hold another meeting for team leaders."

"Yes, Minister!"

……

Fifteen minutes later, eleven team leaders, three deputy ministers, and one minister gathered in the police department's small conference room.

"Just to let everyone know."

"Yes, Minister."

Assistant Minister Uchiha Sanji stood up, bowed, and sat down. He then flipped through the documents in front of him and gave a brief report on the investigation.

The things the Konoha leadership did weren't hard to investigate, except for their intention to infiltrate the village.

The recruitment notice was clearly issued, and the threats only needed to target people on the list.

Even if the Root ninjas warned against revealing it, not everyone can keep the secret.

You don't even need the Sharingan; just offering enough benefits is enough to get someone to take the risk and speak up.

"How could they do this? Danzo and the other two have gone too far!" Shisui exclaimed indignantly.

"Hmph, I'm afraid it's not just Danzo and his two companions who meant it..."

"Without that person's tacit approval, would Danzo dare to send Root ninjas to threaten people?"

"Four departments can hire people at the same time?" Uchiha Setsuna sneered.

"This... surely the Hokage wouldn't do that, right? Hasn't the Anbu stopped recruiting?" Shisui said hesitantly.

"Shisui, you think too highly of people."

"Without the Hokage's tacit approval, I don't believe those two elders in the administration department could have persuaded the medical department, education department, and interrogation department to recruit people at the same time so quickly."

Shisui fell silent upon hearing this.

"Alright, that's not the most urgent thing right now. The most urgent thing is how to solve the problem."

Uchiha Gen waved his hand, making the final decision.

"Minister, why don't we hire new people? They can't keep competing with us for them, can they?" the Second Elder said.

"Yes, they'll just have to hire new people. They're only doing this out of desperation; they can't think of a better solution," the Third Elder said.

"Your proposal is indeed feasible, but it is only a last resort when we have no other options."

"What I mean is: those who are meant to be ours must be ours, not a single one can be missing!"

"Every ninja on the list was handpicked. Are you really willing to choose inferior goods over superior ones?"

Hearing Uchiha Gen's assertive words, everyone felt both encouraged and troubled.

Because those people are really hard to get back.

The administrative, educational, and medical departments are more attractive than their police department, and the interrogation department is no less attractive than their police department.

Add to that the added threat, and it's really difficult, very difficult, very difficult...

Seeing that everyone was either deep in thought, frowning in silence, or quiet and reserved, Uchiha Gen sighed inwardly. It was still up to him to take action.

Knock knock, Uchiha Gen tapped the table with his fingers, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

"Since they are using their power to coerce us and offering incentives, then we will offer them even greater benefits while ensuring they feel secure."

"What I mean is to give the people on the list a generous signing bonus, and for those like Hong who haven't changed their minds, double the bonus."

"How are the department's finances?"

The assistant minister said, "Thanks to the minister's reputation, the clan's business is getting better and better, and the ministry has plenty of funds."

Uchiha Gen smiled and accepted the flattery from his subordinates without complaint.

In the chaotic and dark world of the ninja realm, the success of a clan's business and the level of its income are indeed closely related to the clan's prestige.

Among these factors, the authority of the clan leader is of paramount importance.

The others pondered for a moment upon hearing this.

"Minister, it's fine to give them a reward if we have enough funds, but how can we reassure them?" the Second Elder asked.

"The one who tied the knot must untie it; the best way to keep Danzo in line is to get the Hokage to speak up."

"So I plan to go to the Hokage Building to complain to the Hokage."

Everyone was a little confused when they heard this. Was he going to tattle?

This isn't some childish squabble; what good would it do?

"I know what you're thinking, but the Hokage will probably agree."

"Alright, you've come up with a figure that's attractive enough while also saving the ministry as much money as possible."

"I'm leaving now."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen got up and left the small conference room. He didn't go back to his office and headed straight for the Hokage Building.

He went there to be arrogant and insolent, threatening the police department's reserve ninjas. Is there no law anymore?

If not, then he won't be so polite!

……

Arriving at the Hokage Building without incident, Uchiha Gen knocked on the door of the Hokage's office.

"Please wait a moment, I'm in the middle of something."

"Lord Hokage, I am Uchiha Gen. I have urgent business with you."

In the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, who were discussing political affairs, looked at each other in bewilderment.

Why is Uchiha Gen here instead of dealing with the sudden incident at the police station?

"Come in."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up a pipe and put it in his mouth. Fire-style chakra flowed down the pipe and lit the tobacco. The smoke he exhaled shrouded his face, making it appear and disappear.

Uchiha Gen pushed open the door and entered, then closed it behind him. He smiled faintly and said, "The two elders are here too. That makes things easier."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu frowned slightly upon hearing this. What did he mean by that?

"Xuan, have a seat."

"Thank you, Hokage."

Uchiha Gen sat directly opposite Sarutobi Hiruzen, with Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu to his right.

And his sitting posture was quite arrogant, with his back leaning back, his head slightly tilted back, his hands on the armrests, and his legs crossed.

This sitting posture made the two elders frown even more deeply. Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no outward signs of distress, but he was already displeased.

"Um, is there something urgent?"

"I want Elder Danzo to explain why my police department's reserve members are being threatened by Root ninjas..."

"I'd like the two elders here to explain why the Fourth Department is suddenly recruiting, and why they specifically targeted my police department's reserve members..."

"I'd like to ask if the Hokage is aware of this..."

"Insolence!" Mitokado Homura shouted angrily, his face flushed. "What right do you have to ask us to explain ourselves?"

Koharu Utatane, however, wasn't as agitated. Her face was frosty, and her tone was icy as she said, "You're just the head of the police department. There are five people in Konoha with your position. Please know your place!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything, but his face darkened, and he decided to give Gen Uchiha a good talking-to.

The Mangekyou Sharingan is powerful, but it's far from invincible!

"Why should I?"

"Clap clap, that's a good question."

Uchiha Gen maintained his original posture, calm and composed, and even had the leisure to clap his hands.

"I rely on the Mangekyou Sharingan, the Flying Thunder God Technique, my and Orochimaru's Sage Mode, all the ninjas in the police department, and the remaining supporters of Orochimaru."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two were stunned upon hearing this.

Flying Thunder God Technique?

Sage Mode?

When did this happen?

Clearly, the three of them knew what Sage Mode was.

Uchiha Gen ignored the three people's reactions and continued talking to himself, his face as cold as ice, his tone forceful and icy.

"And does Konoha have any rules?"

"I can accept this normal approach of four departments suddenly joining forces to recruit people."

"They sent people to threaten the police department's reserve members, and to threaten the village's ninjas..."

"What incredible ability! Absolutely lawless!"

"Is this a method that can be used against ninjas from the same village?"

"If you don't follow the rules, don't expect me to follow them!"

"If you can't control the intensity of the internal strife and cause Konoha to face annihilation, you will be sinners for all time!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression shifted as he struggled with an internal conflict.

Koharu, the woman in Utatane, had more self-respect than the two men. She felt very embarrassed to be scolded like this by Gen Uchiha, a junior of even lower status.

After regaining his senses, he muttered, "You said you know the Flying Thunder God Technique and Sage Mode, so you know them?"

Uchiha Gen smiled faintly, and without sitting down, his figure disappeared from the three people's sight. A breath later, he reappeared in his seat in the same manner.

This kind of instantaneous movement technique is impossible to achieve with any other instantaneous movement technique other than space-time ninjutsu.

"This is Ryuchi-dong's near-perfect Sage Mode."

After speaking, Uchiha Gen formed hand seals and activated Sage Mode. However, this Sage Mode was not his true form, but rather a disguised Sage Mode from Ryuchi Cave, using a disguised Sage Technique.

Because the True Form Immortal Mode is too advanced... flashy, has too many anomalies, and is too impressive, it is not convenient to display it casually, and using it may have the opposite effect.

Of course, Kabuto Yakushi's Sage Mode cannot be faked; it's just too ugly.

Uchiha Gen was impersonating Mitsuki's Sage Mode from "Boruto," with a single red horn growing from the center of his forehead and several snake-shaped, fiery red, transparent chakra emanating from his entire body. He certainly looked impressive.

Looking at Uchiha Gen with his new skin and feeling the terrifying chakra within him, the three of them felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

"Lord Hokage, Elders, I don't want this to happen."

"I've known the Flying Thunder God Technique and Sage Mode for a while now, but I haven't shown it off."

"You have shown me absolutely no respect, no respect for the police department whatsoever! This is outrageous!"

"If you don't respect me, don't expect me to respect you..."

Having displayed some hidden strength, Uchiha Gen's words softened somewhat. One shouldn't push others too far when one doesn't have overwhelming power.

It's okay to reveal it; some things can't be solved just by knowing them.

Is the Flying Thunder God Technique easy to break?

As for Sage Mode, they only knew the name; they knew nothing about the specifics.

The deterrent power of a single Mangekyou Sharingan is ultimately limited; isn't that why they've been taken advantage of?

The Konoha F4 were confident that he wouldn't dare to turn against them just because he only had the Mangekyou Sharingan, but they didn't expect him to have hidden so much power.

Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions changed, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

"Sigh... to be honest."

"My subordinates have reported to me about the actions of the Fourth Department."

"I just didn't expect them to also have their eyes on the elite officers selected by the police department. This kind of hijacking is really unethical."

"I'm not aware of the underhanded tactics Danzo engaged in; I only found out about them recently."

"This isn't the first or second time he's done something under my nose."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked dissatisfied, sighed sadly, and finally took off his pipe and rubbed his forehead, seemingly annoyed and irritable.

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu also spoke up one after another.

The two acknowledged the administrative department's wrongdoing, but firmly denied that the actions of the other three departments were related to them or to Hiruzen Sarutobi, claiming that they had acted on their own initiative.

Even if both parties are fully aware of something, they shouldn't bring it up, otherwise they'll completely ruin their relationship.

In the end, the two proved that Hiruzen Sarutobi was unaware of the situation and condemned Danzo's misconduct.

This coordinated performance cannot be ignored...

Therefore, Uchiha Gen feigned sudden realization and said, "I see, but we can't just leave it at that. You have to give me an explanation, don't you?"

(End of this chapter)