At that thought.
Itachi looked at Shisui, since Shisui had said he wanted to speak at this meeting.
As expected.
Shisui placed a hand on the table and slowly rose to his feet.
Huh?
Seeing this, Fugaku realized Shisui had something to say, so he raised his voice. "Quiet."
Then he gave Shisui the floor.
"Thank you, Clan Head."
Shisui first thanked Fugaku for giving him the chance to speak. After considering his words, he said, "I agree with some of Elder Setsuna's views. The Police Force is the foundation of the Uchiha's standing in Konoha. We must hold firmly on to the authority that belongs to us, but..."
Here came the crucial point.
Shisui paused, then pointed out the biggest problem facing the Police Force:
"Because the Police Force is responsible for apprehending criminals, it's naturally easy for people to resent us. It's also a fact that we've become increasingly unpopular over the years.
If things continue this way, we'll only provoke even greater public resentment and worsen the divide between the Uchiha and the villagers.
By then, even if the Uchiha reclaim all the Police Force's authority, it may be useless. The villagers will only resist us as a whole, and no one will be willing to follow the Police Force's rules."
After hearing Shisui's earnest words,
"What do you think we should do?" Fugaku asked on behalf of the clan.
"I propose that the Uchiha take the initiative and ask the village to reform the Police Force."
Shisui delivered the idea he had spent a long time considering in a solemn tone.
"How would you reform it?" Fugaku pressed, a glint flashing in his eyes.
In truth, how could he, the Clan Head, never have considered reforming the Police Force?
Next,
Shisui presented his reform plan.
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