Becoming Military Police Chief. At noon, the window of the Hokage's office had a new master.
Uchiha Fugaku looked down at the bustling Konoha below.
People came and went along the streets, ninjas hurried past, civilians haggled in the market, and children chased each other in play.
He said excitedly, "The transfer of power is complete. So this is what it feels like to be Hokage?"
Uchiha Sanpo said gravely, "After the Sarutobi, Utatane, Mito, and Shimura clans left, too many positions were vacated. Have you decided how to distribute them?"
At that, Uchiha Fugaku walked over to the Hokage's desk and sat down.
At that moment, he was in an excellent mood. "Yashiro will serve as chief of the Military Police Force, with Sanpo as deputy chief. Ryuka will go to the Anbu, Namikaze Minato will become principal of the Ninja Academy..."
Uchiha Sanpo frowned slightly and suddenly cut in. "Forgive me for speaking plainly, but sending Namikaze Minato to the Ninja Academy to retire? That's too much of a waste."
Uchiha Fugaku raised an eyebrow and said, "Sanpo, what do you have in mind?"
Uchiha Sanpo looked solemn. "The village's number of ninjas has dropped sharply, and we need enough deterrent force. Lord Hokage has countless matters to handle every day and can't personally deal with everything. Orochimaru has defected, too. If we shelve a combat force like Namikaze Minato as well... it would truly be too wasteful... Why not have Namikaze Minato serve as Anbu chief?"
Uchiha Ryuka raised his fist and shook it. "So what you mean is, I should be that blond kid's deputy?"
Uchiha Sanpo quickly waved his hands, though a sly smile sat on his face. "Don't be angry, Brother Ryuka. I'm thinking of the village. In terms of strength, Namikaze Minato really