Dragging Others into the Water

As the Police Force personnel frantically poured into the streets, only Nara Ji and a few logistics team members remained in the conference room. The previous atmosphere of frenzied greed was gone.

Looking at Nara Ji, who seemed annoyed by the trouble, Qingcheng smiled and said, "Section Chief Nara Ji, does your family own any illegal buildings? If so, I'll have Minister Zhang turn a blind eye."

Upon hearing Qingcheng's words, Nara Ji Kiyoshi's face instantly filled with surprise. He said with a bewildered expression, "Please rest assured, Minister, I will definitely keep my mouth shut. As for the clan, Shikaku is handling it. If it's necessary to pay tribute to the Police Force, I'm sure the Clan Head knows what to do."

After saying that, Nara Ji gave an awkward laugh and said, "I'm just an accountant. The Police Force should do what it's supposed to do; it has nothing to do with me."

Looking at Nara Ji's watertight reply, Qingcheng thought to himself, "When dealing with smart people, there's no need to beat around the bush. You just need to speak, and he already knows what to do; he won't overstep any boundaries."

Qingcheng smiled and said, "Section Chief Nara Ji, your view of the department head is a bit one-sided. You don't understand me yet and will continue to misunderstand me. But tomorrow you might understand what I really am like."

Nara Ji looked at Qingcheng's smiling face and instantly felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately put on a fawning smile and said, "Minister, you are a talent that comes along only once in a thousand years. It is truly a blessing for me to be able to deal with you."

Nara Ji said with a wry smile, "If you, Minister, do not like me, I can resign immediately. I know nothing about the Police Force's affairs, nor about the Third Hokage's affairs."

This means that I know nothing about the conflict between you and the Third Hokage, and I can't do anything about it. If you want me to take sides, I can only resign and go home. I can't afford to offend either of you.

Upon hearing this, Qingcheng smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "As expected of the most intelligent clan in Konoha. If the Uchiha Clan had even one person as intelligent as this, they wouldn't have been completely wiped out."

Qingcheng smiled and said, "Chief Nara Ji, you are the purse strings of the Konoha Police Force. No one is more suitable than you. You are the smartest person in the Police Force besides me. You should know what to do, right?"

Upon hearing this, Nara Ji looked alarmed and said, "Minister Qingcheng! Don't worry, I will keep the Police Force's rules in mind and work diligently. I won't cause you any trouble."

The Police Force's code of conduct is: don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't say what you shouldn't say. In Nara Ji terms, it means they'll manage the purse strings perfectly well and won't make a single mistake.

Looking at the extremely nervous Nara Ji, Qingcheng smiled and said, "Section Chief Kiku, you've misunderstood me again. You probably don't know, but my life has been filled with an all-in mentality. Every step I've taken has been a life-or-death struggle. All my achievements today have been earned with my life."

Qingcheng further tempted, "Going all in is a kind of performance art. If you go right, you'll become a loyal subject of Konoha. Even if you go wrong, it's not a big deal, after all, the Third Hokage doesn't have many years left to live."

Nara Ji hearing Qingcheng's words, thinking to himself, "Going all in is a death wish. Our Nara Clan has thrived since the Warring States Period, and we've never gotten burned."

Then, Nara Ji said with a wry smile, "Minister, our Nara Clan is of limited talent and lacks the ability. You really overestimate us."

After saying that, Nara Ji gave a wry smile, indicating that he really couldn't do it.

Seeing this, Qingcheng said with a serious expression, "I am kind and approachable to my subordinates. Those who betray me, I give them two million Ryo. Those who are loyal to me, in the end, will receive at least one billion."

"I understand the applause,"

Upon hearing this, Nara Ji clapped awkwardly, then said with a bitter expression, "I can sense your character, Minister. I feel very honored to be a member of the Police Force."

Meanwhile, Nara Ji thought to himself, "The department head's ability to make empty promises is too sophisticated. If he weren't an Evil Uchiha, I almost would have believed him. If I had known this would happen, I would have preferred to go out and generate revenue; this is just too much trouble."

Upon hearing Nara Ji's words, Qingcheng thought to himself, "He's at least sensible; he knows to side with the Police Force."

Qingcheng smiled again, then said with a serious expression, "Our Police Force is short of an operations staff officer. Would Chief Nara Ji be interested?"

Upon hearing this, Nara Ji shook his head frantically and said with an embarrassed expression, "Minister, you overestimate me again. I know this is presumptuous, but I still have to say, I can't do it."

Qingcheng wasn't surprised by Nara Ji's refusal, thinking to himself, "As expected of the Nara Clan, they're all incredibly cunning. It's extremely difficult to lure them into this; even with bait, they won't take the bait."

Don't underestimate the Nara Clan just because they're weak. They're clear-headed and efficient; Qingcheng needs people like them.

Although he was rejected, Qingcheng wasn't angry. He just smiled and said seriously, "If you have any ideas in the future, you can tell me. Getting promoted and receiving a higher rank won't be difficult."

Nara Ji nodded innocently upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "If I take sides today, the Sarutobi Clan will retaliate against us later. This is too much trouble."

Nara Ji watched as Qingcheng opened the gate and walked out, and breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself, "Who said the Uchiha Clan is brainless? They're incredibly cunning. Dealing with people like this is just too difficult."

Qingcheng went straight to his office, clicked open the door, and saw Inuzuka Hana standing up from the sofa.

When Inuzuka Hana saw Qingcheng approaching, she smiled and said, "Minister! I'm so sorry to have troubled you so much just now. If you hadn't saved me, I would be in the Police Force jail by now."

Then Inuzuka Hana sighed again, and said with a sorrowful expression, "I didn't cause you any trouble just now, did I?"

Qingcheng walked directly up to Inuzuka Hana and said with a serious expression, "He's just the Third Hokage, not the First Hokage. Why should I Uchiha Qingcheng, give him any face?"

Qingcheng then reached out his right hand and placed it on Inuzuka Hana's forehead, giving her a gentle pat on the head. He then said, "You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Your face is as radiant as the sun in the sky."

Looking at Qingcheng's domineering expression, and especially after hearing such sweet words, Inuzuka Hana was completely charmed. She blushed and said, "Minister Qingcheng, are all the things you just said true? I really am the most beautiful woman you've ever seen."

Qingcheng looked at Inuzuka Hana, who had already finished the candy, and laughed again, saying with a serious face, "Of course, Konoha people never lie to Konoha people."

Seeing Inuzuka Hana fluttering, Qingcheng smiled and said, "Come, come, sit down quickly. Don't be so reserved. Just make yourself at home."