The Uchiha Stand Tall

Under a light drizzle, in a courtyard of the Uchiha Compound, dim streetlights illuminated the night as the two sides faced off.

Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi's counterattack, Uchiha Yoru took a deep breath. His opponent was formidable, and he was going all out as well.

"The Third Hokage is right, but with the turmoil in the Shinobi World, too many enemies have become too audacious, thinking that Konoha is weak and easy to bully. Not only are they causing trouble in the Land of Land of Fire without restraint, but they have even infiltrated the village and are secretly monitoring the Uchiha Clan!"

"Disgrace! Utter disgrace!" Uchiha Yoru glared angrily at his clansmen, shouting, "The Uchiha Clan, responsible for Konoha Military Police Force security of Konoha, has been monitored by enemy ninjas! This is a slap in the face! This is an utter disgrace to the Uchiha Clan!"

"As a powerful clan that protects the peace of Konoha and also controls the Konoha Military Police Force, the Uchiha must shoulder the responsibility of protecting the village from this day forward! Especially the various clans of Konoha, which were attracted to join by the Uchiha and Senju clans with the promise of stability and security."

"Therefore! From now on, the Konoha Military Police Force must ensure the safety of all the major clans in Konoha! Be on high alert at all times. However, you should also be careful to maintain perimeter security and not interfere in the internal affairs of the major clans."

Uchiha Yoru seized the opportunity to shout and reprimand all the Uchiha members under the gloomy rain, his angry and furious eyes seemingly venting something.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew perfectly well that the Uchiha Clan Head, who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, was no longer afraid of him in terms of power. This forceful approach was a counterattack in response to being monitored.

After angrily rebuking all the members of the clan, Uchiha Yoru turned to look at the Third Hokage, and the anger on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a respectful expression.

"Third Hokage, do you have any further instructions for the Konoha Military Police Force?"

Faced with the Uchiha Clan Head's rapid change of expression, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, rarely showed a forced, insincere smile.

"Indeed, Orochimaru will be pleased to see you. You have truly surpassed your master; you are far more outstanding than Orochimaru."

The implication was that you were even more dangerous than Orochimaru, but Uchiha Yoru pretended not to understand with a smug grin and turned to look at the bewildered Torune Aburame.

"Guards! The Aburame Clan are close allies of our Uchiha Clan. Quickly take this child away. From today onwards, this child will be paired with Itachi and will also serve as my disciple."

Shameless!

This is the sentiment of everyone from the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans. It's the most difficult thing to do with such a child. No matter what the Uchiha do, they will still bear the reputation of bullying the young. But no one expected Uchiha Yoru to be so shameless.

By directly taking him as a disciple and placing him next to Uchiha Itachi, he was essentially saying in front of everyone that he believed the child wasn't responsible, while also dragging the Aburame Clan into the mess.

"Then, Uchiha Clan Head, Torune must take good care of this child, Torune."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the boy a deep look. From this moment on, he no longer regarded the boy as a mere boy, but as someone who deserved to be treated as an equal.

Shikaku Nara and Choza Akimichi, who were carrying the stretcher behind them, looked grief-stricken. At that moment, the heavy stretcher in their hands seemed insignificant.

Inoichi Yamanaka's death was completely ignored, and he didn't get anything he deserved.

"Uchiha Clan Head, Yamanaka Inoichi's Wife also followed him in death. Are you satisfied now?"

For the first time, Shikaku Nara acted impulsively, no longer relying on his calm mind, but instead questioning the issue out of his inner anger.

Faced with Shikaku Nara's questioning, Uchiha Yoru slowly walked past the Third Hokage, came to the stretcher, calmly lifted the white sheet, revealing the face of Inoichi Yamanaka, who had long since lost his life.

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, with a sorrowful expression, looked up at the sky and sighed in front of everyone, "Although Inoichi Yamanaka was not killed by the Uchiha, he died because of the Uchiha, just like White Fang back then."

Upon hearing this, Shikaku Nara regained his composure, his icy gaze fixed on the other party, a chill rising in his heart. The Uchiha Clan was determined to fight against the Konoha High Command.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have brought up the White Fang Incident repeatedly, clearly intending to condemn them. They were the ones who killed their own people through their own means, yet they still tried to slander others.

The Uchiha Clan had previously tried to ease tensions, but now it's clear they've realized that soft tactics aren't working and are preparing to take a hard line. They're saying, "You won't listen to reason, so we'll fight for our rights."

However, facing the hateful gazes of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans, Uchiha Yoru inwardly sneered. Although he didn't turn around to look at the Third Hokage, he clearly knew what the other party was thinking.

These three little karaomi dare to act so arrogantly, just because they've latched onto the Hokage Faction. And the Third Hokage's blatant indulgence clearly shows he wants to make the Uchiha offend someone.

Are the Uchiha afraid of offending people? Their previous idea was to befriend the major clans, but the other clans either didn't dare or stood by coldly. It's simply because the Uchiha is out of power.

So, are the Uchiha afraid of offending people?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoru completely ignored the Nara and Akimichi clans, looked at the leading ninja of the Yamanaka Clan, walked over, and sighed with melancholy, "Are you the New Yamanaka Clan Head?"

Although it was a question, it carried a clear tone of confirmation. This Yamanaka Clan Jōnin never experienced anything like this before, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. However, he suppressed his panic and lowered his head, saying in a deep voice, "I am Yamanaka Inoichi's Cousin."

"So that's how it is, the younger brother succeeds the elder brother."

The elder brother died, but the powerful younger cousin took over everything. He had a sorrowful expression, but he said such sarcastic words, and no one dared to say anything. Even many members of the Uchiha Clan secretly wondered if the clan leader had gone too far.

However, what happened next was even more outrageous, leaving everyone utterly astonished.

Uchiha Yoru calmly patted the new clan leader of Yamanaka on the shoulder and said softly, "I've heard that Inoichi Yamanaka- senpai only has one daughter, whose parents both died because of the Uchiha. From this day forward Uchiha Clan is willing to raise Inoichi- senpai's daughter to soothe our guilt."

Shikaku Nara and Choza Akimichi, who were standing nearby, were about to retort when they looked up and saw Uchiha Yoru Uchiha Yoru Mangekyo staring intently at them.

Threaten!

This is not a negotiation, it's a threat!

Faced with such a threat, the New Yamanaka Clan Head felt more resentment than fear. The Uchiha Clan were all madmen! Madmen!

"Ahem, it seems that Inoichi's daughter is only just reaching the age where she should start refining Chakra."

At this moment, the Third Hokage turned around. Facing the intimidation of Uchiha Yoru Mangekyo, he calmly spoke, implying to the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans that Inoichi Yamanaka's daughter was of little value and would not be a factor in revealing the clan's secret techniques.

At the same time, it was also a mockery of the Uchiha Clan for bullying a child. However Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed, not to be outdone, and retorted, "The principle of fraternal succession in large clans is something that ordinary people cannot understand. I just wanted to protect an innocent child."

In short, what kind of family is the Sarutobi Clan? At least the Ino-Shika-Cho is a clan specializing in secret techniques. In terms of family hierarchy, Kekkei Genkai families are at the top, secret technique clans are in the middle, and the Kekkei Genkai secret techniques.

A dramatic incident within a large family: this child, left behind by the former patriarch, is a threat to the current patriarch.

These words also encapsulate his current state. If someone else had said them, it might have been different, but coming from him, it was a way of telling everyone that he would never lay a hand on the son of his family's patriarch, and that he was upright and honest.

However, the Third Hokage sneered inwardly, "Of course you're not afraid. With your Mangekyo activated, how could you be afraid of two young children?"

"The Yamanaka Clan thanks Chief Ye for his concern."

Although the New Yamanaka Clan Head was timid, he still mustered up the courage to speak. If he backed down, he would probably have to be replaced as the new chieftain when he returned.

However, because of what happened today, he must protect the former clan chief's child, otherwise, those with ulterior motives will seize the opportunity.

At that moment, he hadn't even considered dealing with a child.

This confrontation was simply a clash between the Third Hokage and the Uchiha Clan, and the Ino-Shika-Cho were also members of the Third Hokage.

After the clash, both sides were evenly matched, and neither gained an advantage, but Uchiha Yoru got everything he wanted.

That is dignity and the status we deserve!

The Uchiha always been ostracized, and they chose to endure it. But after taking power, they chose to show their true colors.

The Uchiha Clan, no longer willing to endure, naturally sought to gain different treatment.

For example, no one is allowed to monitor them, and no one is allowed to act recklessly towards the Uchiha Clan. Anyone who dares to do so must be prepared to face the counterattack of the strongest clan.

All past forbearance and concessions are now meaningless. It can be said that the Uchiha Clan has once again straightened its back. Although they have not yet regained all their former power, such as the power they held before the Nine-Tails Night, they are still able to stand tall.

But Uchiha Yoru made the clan hold their heads high and return to their previous mindset. "I Uchiha, have done nothing wrong. Anyone who dares to run wild will be dealt with by me."

"Konoha cannot afford any turmoil. Tomorrow, I want to see the Konoha Military Police Force operating as usual."

Before leaving, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, issued an ultimatum in a commanding tone, and Uchiha Yoru had achieved his goal. Naturally, he wouldn't give anyone any leverage over his actions, as they were within the bounds of propriety.

"Third Hokage, rest assured, from this moment forward, Konoha will welcome a brand new and even stronger Konoha Military Police Force."

Uchiha Yoru was equally unafraid, and solemnly shouted his reply.

The Uchiha, standing tall and proud, will naturally become stronger and more powerful. Only by making the village increasingly wary of them will they refrain from taking action easily.

After a brief period of overcast skies and rain, everything that happened yesterday seemed like a dream. The Konoha who woke up in the morning were all a little dazed as they looked at the Konoha Military Police Force patrolling the streets again, as if none of this had happened.

However, according to the notice posted at the Hokage Building, the Konoha Military Police Force felt that its strength was insufficient and needed to recruit more powerful ninjas to protect the village's stability and prevent the incidents involving Shinnosuke, the Fire Temple, and Uchiha Fugaku from happening again.

All of this made it clear to everyone that everything that happened yesterday was real.

Those who once harbored resentment towards the Uchiha on the street no longer dared to openly express it; they could only curse them secretly in private, and no one dared to show their displeasure to their faces.

The Uchiha is suddenly different now than before.

Inside the Hokage Building.

Bright sunlight streamed in through the window, Hiruzen Sarutobi regained his composure, wisely reviewing the various intelligence reports.

"Order Shikaku Nara to go to the front lines to replace Kakashi, and order Kakashi to return to Konoha."

"Yes."

"Reinforce border defenses and respond firmly to all provocations, even those from the Kumogakure."

"Yes!"

"Order the Anbu to take over the entire investigation of the Fire Temple, and also, within the Land of Fire, if any group of hired Rogue Ninja exceeding a large brigade (17 people) is discovered, they must be thoroughly investigated."

After the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, issued his orders, Konoha's war machine continued to operate.

Now he needs to bring Kakashi back to continue infiltrating Uchiha Yoru's inner circle. He needs more information; Uchiha Yoru is now out of control, and the Uchiha Clan is even more so.

Yesterday's funeral for Uchiha Fugaku seemed like nothing had happened, but the situation in Konoha has already changed.

The new head of the Uchiha Clan awakened the Mangekyo and united the entire clan with his strong-willed approach. He also established a complete Alliance with the Hyuga (Branch Family) and Aburame clans.

Immediately following this, the Konoha Military Police Force, citing its inadequacy in protecting Konoha's safety, began a legitimate expansion of its forces.

Meanwhile, the Third Hokage's side has probed all of the Uchiha Clan's trump cards and has temporarily achieved a relatively stable situation. Now, Konoha's most urgent needs are to stabilize the turmoil on the border and to properly handle the matters Daimyo's Mansion's residence.

Konoha Military Police Force Headquarters.

Inside the staid building, Uchiha Yoru exuded confidence as he looked at everyone and continuously issued his decrees after taking office.

"Continue to recruit elite ninjas from within the village. Don't be afraid of spies sent by any side. In short, once they come to the Konoha Military Police Force, they must do their jobs. That's enough. The salary we pay them is for the time they spend on a mission, not for selling themselves into servitude."

Uchiha Yoru's meaning was clear: don't worry about what people do after work; the salary we pay is for the tasks they perform during working hours. As long as they're not late or leave early, and they complete their work diligently, that's enough.

"Yes."

"Since the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth divisions are recruiting a large number of people from outside, it's naturally not just a superficial project. Kakashi will return after a short time. Kakashi will be the captain of the Ninth Division, Hyuga Hizashi Hyuga will be the captain of the Eighth Division, Uchiha Shisui will be the captain of the Seventh Division, and Shibi Aburame will be the vice-captain."

"The Sixth Division will temporarily be led by its original captain, but this time I hope to select a captain from among the subordinates fairly and impartially."

"Yes!"

"Don't worry about the previous sixth, seventh, and eighth captains. They've been transferred to headquarters to form a new squad. This squad will be responsible for protecting the family, its elders, and the clan leader when they travel. They'll be the elite of the elite."

After Uchiha Yoru solemnly issued a series of orders, he practically gave the entire Konoha Military Police Force a complete overhaul. However, none of the captains who came to the office expressed any dissatisfaction; on the contrary, they all showed excitement and enthusiasm.

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