Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 259 So rich, so poor

The next morning, Danzo sent Root ninjas to deliver the money and people to the police department.

Faced with the sudden windfall, Assistant Minister Uchiha Sanji beamed with joy.

The money spent has been recovered, and there's even a surplus.

Uchiha Gen convened a team captain meeting and recounted the agreement reached with the Konoha leadership.

People not only marveled at Uchiha Gen's success, but also at the methods he displayed, further enhancing his prestige.

Over the years, when has the police department ever benefited from the hands of Konoha's higher-ups?

However, since Uchiha Gen took power, the Konoha leadership has been unable to do anything to the Uchiha twice in a row, and this time he has gained an unprecedented advantage.

The middle and senior management of the police department were overjoyed, as if it were Chinese New Year, and the atmosphere was very lively.

At this moment, Uchiha Gen naturally wouldn't interrupt the atmosphere in the small conference room, letting everyone release their emotions.

Once he had vented his emotions, Uchiha Gen finally spoke, "How's the matter of recruiting the ninjas on the list going?"

The small conference room quickly fell silent. Assistant to the Minister, Uchiha Sanji, spoke on behalf of everyone: "After yesterday's meetings, we've tallied that most people are willing to come to the Police Department."

"The small number of people who are unwilling to come are not doing so because of money, but because, in the long run, their areas of expertise are more suitable for development in other departments."

Ninjas who know some medical ninjutsu naturally have a better future in the medical department, and the same applies to other ninjas.

"If someone is unwilling, there's no need to force them. We don't follow the roots."

"The vacancies will be filled according to the ranking of the assessment scores."

"Those who are willing should be summoned to the police department immediately to complete their onboarding procedures. Other departments should not be given too much time to react."

"Yes, Minister, I'll take care of it right away."

"Okay, let's adjourn the meeting."

With a whoosh, everyone immediately stood up to see them off.

After Uchiha Gen left, the others left as well.

After the meeting, Uchiha Gen had time to meet the two boys sent by Root.

In a break room at the police department, two boys who looked to be seven or eight years old sat upright and properly on adjacent chairs.

A boy with orange-yellow side-parted hair, golden eyes, a big nose, a square jaw, wearing an orange-yellow coat, black trousers, black gloves, and a small katana on his back.

The other boy had short black hair, wore a black mask that revealed half of his face, a high-necked gray-black hazmat suit, and black gloves.

These two boys are Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune, who served as Danzo's Hokage guards for a period of time in the original story, were captured by Obito, and were eventually used by Kabuto Yakushi to demonstrate the Impure World Reincarnation technique and die.

Although this character was killed off not long after appearing on screen, his performance during his limited appearances was quite remarkable.

For example, exquisite teamwork, impressive strength achieved through combined secret techniques, and superior combat intelligence.

It took Kakashi a considerable amount of time to analyze Obito's abilities, but the two of them managed to analyze almost everything about Obito's abilities in a short period of contact.

The last person I analyzed this quickly was Minato Namikaze.

These are all things that Uchiha Gen values.

Uchiha Gen felt that these two were quite suitable to team up with Itachi, as their battle intelligence was top-notch.

If the three of them were to form a team, they would probably come up with all sorts of strategies, such as using Mind Transfer Technique to compensate for the poor accuracy of Fire Release techniques.

Furthermore, the identities of the two were also something that Uchiha Gen valued: the Yamanaka clan and the Aburame clan.

I once read a sentence in a book in my past life: Politics is about minimizing enemies and maximizing friends.

Uchiha Gen wholeheartedly agreed with this.

The Uchiha clan needs friends; they can no longer maintain a clear division with the other clans of Konoha. Even a hero needs three helpers; Qin Hui had some true friends.

Upon seeing the visitors, Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Tori immediately rose from their chairs and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, sir."

"Sit down." The two sat down as instructed.

"Do you know me?" Uchiha Genya asked, finding a seat.

"We know each other," they both said in unison.

"From today onwards, you are no longer members of Root, but members of the Police Department. In the future, you will become ordinary and normal Konoha ninja."

"Do you know what this means?"

After a moment's thought, the two spoke one after the other, both with expressionless faces.

"Does it mean that the roots of the leaves are no longer buried deep within the leaves, but rather the leaves are bathed in sunlight?" Yamanaka Fudo asked.

"Does that mean we've been freed from the harsh and cruel training?" Aburame Torune asked.

"You're all right, but for you, the greatest significance lies in the change of your destiny!"

"You may not fully understand this sentence now, but that's okay. You will gradually understand it in the future."

"You will stay in the Uchiha clan's territory for the time being and live at your usual pace. I will make the arrangements."

"Once I've spoken with your family's patriarch, you'll be able to return to your family."

Upon hearing this, the two were startled, and some hazy memories surfaced in their minds. Comparing their lives before and after joining Root, a strong emotion welled up within them...

"I am willing to die for you, sir!"

The two men rose from their chairs and knelt on one knee.

Uchiha Gen, who had reached the door, turned around and said, "Study hard and train diligently. I hope you can grow even better outside than you did in Root."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen turned and left, preparing to return to his office to handle official business.

"We will certainly live up to your expectations!" the two shouted.

After Uchiha Gen's figure completely disappeared, Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune got up from the ground and exchanged a glance...

Aburame Torune saw the boundless joy in Yamanaka Fu's eyes. Although Yamanaka Fu couldn't see Aburame Torune's eyes, he could sense his partner's emotions from the upturned corners of his mouth.

It's so great to be able to go back to family life.

This must be what adults mean by a change in fate.

I think we have some understanding.

Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Tokune have only just begun their root training, and the series of processes have only just begun. Their emotions have not been worn away much, and their brainwashing is not deep.

A moment later, the two were taken to the Uchiha clan's territory by ninjas from the police department. They could easily find an empty house to stay in, and money was no problem.

That afternoon, most of the ninjas on the list came to the police department to complete their onboarding procedures.

These ninjas were extremely lucky, as the power struggles among the higher-ups resulted in them receiving a considerable windfall.

The few ninjas who didn't come were also lucky. Although they didn't gain any unexpected wealth, they went to the departments that best suited them and have bright futures ahead of them.

The situation at the police department quickly reached the ears of Konoha's higher-ups.

After sending people to investigate, the Konoha F4 sighed repeatedly. None of them expected Uchiha Gen to pull this stunt...

Too curly!

Where can you find a department that hires people and pays them?

Normally, ninjas compete for missions, and the competition is even fiercer when missions are urgent.

Are ninjas now considered so noble?

What angered the Konoha F4 even more was that the money they paid for recruiting was actually given to them. Wasn't this using their money to fight against them?

What's most infuriating is that the police department still makes a profit!

All things considered, it's a huge loss!

Danzo was the angrier because he suffered the most severe losses.

But since things had come to this point, the Konoha F4 could only swallow their anger and rage in vain.

Once the onboarding process is completed, there's no going back.

Ninjas are not ordinary workers; they have very strict rules.

It's also difficult for it to flare up.

One reason is that Uchiha Gen didn't break the rules; he just used money to bribe his way into the game.

Secondly, Uchiha Gen's strength and influence should not be underestimated, so it's not advisable to use underhanded tactics or cheat.

The latter is the most important, illustrating what it means for dignity to reside solely on the edge of a sword...

(End of this chapter)