Sarutobi Residence.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat surprised by Fugaku's visit, but soon understood that Fugaku had come to ask him for help.
"Fugaku, what brings you here to visit an old man like me?" Sarutobi said with a smile.
"You jest, Third Hokage." Fugaku was highly respectful. "Since the war ended, the clan has had a pile of messes for me to deal with. Only now have I found the time to come see you."
Sarutobi sighed along with him. "The war inflicted too much damage on Konoha. The village needs a long period of rest and recovery."
"But now that the village has the Fourth Hokage, I no longer need to worry about such things."
"The Fourth Hokage has indeed managed the village in perfect order," Fugaku said. "But there are still many matters that require the Third Hokage's support."
The two entered the sitting room and took their seats. Fugaku also met Biwako, the Third Hokage's wife.
Fugaku exchanged more pleasantries with Sarutobi before reminiscing with the Third Hokage about old times. Recalling his lifetime of military service, Sarutobi could not help but feel sentimental.
In the end, Fugaku brought up that bloody battle against the Stone Ninja. Sarutobi also sighed, saying that Konoha's victory owed much to Fugaku and the Uchiha Clan.
Fugaku said that the Uchiha Clan had existed since Konoha's founding, that Konoha had always been the Uchiha Clan's home, and that this was a responsibility they could not shirk.
Sarutobi did not pick up on that remark. Rather than continue beating around the bush, he said directly, "I heard that the current Police Force has brought in many people who aren't from the Uchiha Clan."
Fugaku nodded. "The village is currently short on manpower, and the Uchiha Clan can no longer shoulder the Police