After exchanging pleasantries over the meal.
Fugaku asked Makoto about the future plans for the various clan territories, and Makoto directly asked whether Fugaku had any location in mind.
That caught Fugaku somewhat off guard. He did not dare pull out a map and point at some area, saying that he liked that spot. He only said that he believed Lord Makoto would arrange everything well.
Makoto said, "I promised you before, Senior Fugaku. Since the Uchiha Clan has devoted itself wholeheartedly to the village, I will do what I can to give the Uchiha Clan the best treatment possible."
Fugaku smiled. "You flatter us, Lord Makoto. This is what the Uchiha Clan ought to do."
Makoto was already speaking as though he represented the village. With Fourth Hokage Orochimaru taking no interest in political affairs, Makoto had become the person with the greatest voice in the village. The Hyuga Clan's status within the village was gradually replacing that of the former Sarutobi Clan, and Fugaku knew this.
There was no longer any competitive relationship between the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan. Fugaku only wanted to draw closer to Makoto.
Makoto then named an area within the village that he intended to allocate to the Uchiha Clan.
The area was not large, mainly because the Uchiha Clan did not have many members left. There were only a handful of young and able ninja remaining.
Makoto continued, "I also have a detailed plan regarding the Police Force."
Makoto said that the Police Force had too many personnel at present. Konoha was in desperate need of manpower, so he intended to make some cuts.
Fugaku readily agreed. He hoped the Uchiha Clan could return to the center of power. Only by discarding unnecessary things could the Uchiha Clan gain more.
Besides,