Just as Shamu had expected.
Konoha's public security had been poor these past few days.
There were no major conflicts, but no one handled the minor frictions either.
Fortunately, the Third Hokage had ordered the Anbu to keep watch. Otherwise, things might really have spiraled into chaos.
There were no more people going to the Military Police Force to lodge complaints, but people came every day to ask when manpower would be assigned there. However, the Uchiha had no one to spare either.
Left with no choice, those merchants had to take their grievances to the Hokage.
Of course, not just anyone could meet the Hokage.
But these villagers had lived in Konoha for a long time, and they were all connected one way or another. Once their numbers grew, plenty of their complaints reached the Third Hokage.
With no other option, the Third Hokage could only urge the Hyuga Clan to take over as quickly as possible.
Under his pressure, the Hyuga Clan moved two days ahead of schedule. By the sixth day, Military Police Force members had finally been assigned to every area.
However, each squad had fewer members than the Uchiha Clan's units.
The Hyuga Clan could observe with the Byakugan and seal Chakra with the Gentle Fist, making them well-suited for the Military Police Force.
Sure enough, the moment the Hyuga Clan took office, public security immediately improved.
Hizashi Hyuga was put in charge of Military Police Force affairs, and every officer came from the Hyuga Branch Family.
Having learned from the Uchiha's mistakes, Hizashi ordered every Hyuga officer to enforce the law gently and make sure the villagers had no complaints.
The Hyuga Branch Family had always fought on the front lines, and every one of them bore the Caged Bird Seal on their foreheads.