Fugaku's Disruption Leaves Sarutobi Hiruzen Helpless!

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent.

Looking at Uchiha Jin before him, he felt like a dog trying to bite a turtle—he had no idea where to start.

After a long silence, he finally said, "Let's speak frankly. What exactly will it take for you to restore the Police Department?"

"You'll have to ask our Clan Head about that." Uchiha Jin directly shifted the blame.

Fugaku looked extremely displeased and wanted to speak up and reprimand him several times.

I fucking want to take charge, but no one listens to me!

However.

Considering that he was merely a figurehead Clan Head and held no real authority over Uchiha Jin, he ultimately Sighed and chose to give up. "There's nothing I can do either. The others won't listen to me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned grim.

The matter had come full circle again!

Fugaku wanted to resolve the issue but lacked the ability to do so. The Uchiha below him would not listen to his orders.

Uchiha Jin, on the other hand, had the ability to solve it, but he simply did not want to. More importantly, he held no official position, so even Sarutobi Hiruzen, as Hokage-sama, could not punish him.

The matter was stuck here—troublesome!

But the village's Public Security had to be restored. After thinking for a moment, he revealed a faint smile. "Jin-kun, your position should indeed be raised. A strong man like you cannot remain a Chunin forever."

"I will make a special appointment and promote you to Jonin, then have Fugaku hand the position of Police Chief over to you."

"What do you say?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's thoughts were crystal clear.

The reason he could not deal with Uchiha Jin now was because this fellow's rank was too low.

And since he feared driving the Uchiha into rebellion, he could not deal with all the Uchiha either.

On the other hand.

If he could raise Uchiha Jin's rank, then if Uchiha Jin refused to do his job in the future, he, as Hokage-sama, would have the authority to deal with him.

Unfortunately.

Uchiha Jin was not stupid enough to miss something Sarutobi Hiruzen could think of!

Without the slightest hesitation, he shook his head. "Hokage-sama, you jest. I'm not capable enough—I don't believe I could pass the Jonin examination."

"Forget about a special promotion. It would be far too unfair to the other shinobi."

"Our Konoha values the Will of Fire. Everything should be fair and just. Hokage-sama, you must lead by example!"

Uchiha Jin's tone was faint and unhurried.

Yet when Sarutobi Hiruzen heard those words, he nearly exploded with rage.

Will of Fire?

Were you, an Uchiha, even qualified to say that?

He dearly wanted to curse him out, perhaps even smash Uchiha Jin to death with one blow of his staff.

But he could not!

He could not even strike back. Uchiha Jin's final sentence had completely checkmated him.

As Hokage-sama, he had to uphold the Will of Fire.

That was the foundation of his entire life as Hokage-sama. With Uchiha Jin's words, he had completely lost any possibility of forcibly making Uchiha Jin ascend to the position.

According to Konoha's rules, the first step to becoming a Jonin was for the person concerned to submit an application voluntarily.

That was where things were stuck.

Of course, he could also force through a promotion!

But that required the person concerned to have rendered great service, and Uchiha Jin had not done so either.

If it were one of his own people, such a matter would be easy enough to arrange.

But Uchiha Jin? He was not one of them!

Sarutobi Hiruzen was genuinely afraid that if he forcibly promoted Uchiha Jin to Jonin now, Uchiha Jin would go out into the streets the next moment and tell everyone that he, the Hokage-sama, had no Will of Fire.

So, alas!

After a helpless sigh, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew clearly in his heart.

If he wanted to kill the Uchiha Jin before him, he could only rely on raw strength and eliminate him directly. Trying to trap this fellow through the rules was simply too difficult.

He did not understand!

This fellow was clearly an Uchiha, so why was he even more seasoned than himself in Power Struggle?

In the end.

Sarutobi Hiruzen helplessly shook his head before setting down his pipe. "Whatever conditions you have, state them directly."

"Konoha's Public Security must be restored immediately. There is no room for negotiation on that point. Otherwise, if Konoha is completely thrown into chaos, I doubt the other Shinobi Clans and the Commoners will let your Uchiha off either."

"Of course, if you're ready to tear off all pretenses and prepare for a Civil War now, then I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, will accompany you to the end!"

His words were incomparably domineering.

As Uchiha Jin looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen before him, his eyes flickered. For a moment, he seemed to see the Shinobi Hero of old.

However.

Just as he was about to speak, Fugaku anxiously cut in. "Jin-kun, stop messing around!"

"Konoha's Public Security issue isn't a bargaining chip. It is the Uchiha's responsibility, and you must shoulder that responsibility."

Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.

Looking at Fugaku before him, he truly wanted to slap him to death.

Couldn't he see that he and Sarutobi Hiruzen were negotiating?

Still, he took a deep breath and helplessly shrugged. "Fine, you do it!"

"You're the Clan Head, so you have the final say. I won't meddle anymore, all right?"

Fugaku was dumbfounded upon hearing that.

If I fucking had any authority in my hands, would I let you stand here causing trouble and spouting nonsense?

On the other side.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the Fugaku who had suddenly jumped in. Although he also agreed wholeheartedly with his foolish words, he knew that Fugaku no longer had any say within the clan.

Therefore.

Sarutobi Hiruzen slapped the table. "Fugaku, shut up!"

Fugaku: "..."

Looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen's furious face, Fugaku immediately felt deeply wronged.

I'm on your side!

At this.

Sarutobi Hiruzen could not be bothered with him and spoke directly to Uchiha Jin. "Jin, continue."

"Make whatever demands you have. As long as it's within my power, for Konoha's Public Security, I can agree to all of them."

Uchiha Jin nodded.

Now this was the proper way to start a negotiation!

That idiot Fugaku didn't understand a damn thing. All he knew was how to cause trouble.

His mind began racing, and after a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up.

After clearing his throat, he slowly spoke.

"Hokage-sama!"

"Originally, as a mere Chunin, it really isn't convenient for me to involve myself in such a major matter."

"But since Hokage-sama thinks so highly of me, then for Konoha's Will of Fire, I am willing to do my best to resolve this matter."

"However, resentment within the Uchiha clan is extremely high right now!"

"If they aren't given some benefits, then I truly have the will but lack the strength. So I really do need Hokage-sama's support."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze darkened.

He thought even more highly of Uchiha Jin. He clearly wanted something for himself, yet he insisted on wrapping it in the skin of acting for the 'Will of Fire.'

That was indeed a clever move!

But just then, he saw Fugaku about to speak again, and his head instantly began to ache.

Why was this Fugaku so stupid?

He hurriedly stopped him. "Fugaku, shut up. From now on, you are not allowed to say a word!"

Fugaku, who had been about to open his mouth and scold Uchiha Jin, was completely dumbfounded upon hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's reprimand.

At this moment.

Sarutobi Hiruzen ignored him and said with utmost seriousness, "What do you want?"

"It's not what I want—it's what the clansmen need!" Uchiha Jin retorted.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had a headache. "Fine. What do the Uchiha clansmen need?"

"The original compound!" Uchiha Jin did not waste words. "The area to the left of the Hokage Building."

"The Uchiha Compound from before the Nine-Tails' Rampage. If Hokage-sama is willing to return the compound, then I am confident I can resolve this matter completely."