Reorganizing the Police Force

When the three Police Force saw that the person eating ramen was Uchiha Qingcheng, they all looked panicked and cried out, "We're so sorry, Hokage -sama! We're so sorry, Hokage- sama! We were blind and we deserve to offend you!"

Especially the leading member of the Police Force, seeing Qingcheng dressed so plainly, without even the Uchiha Clan's symbol—the ping-pong paddle pattern—he couldn't believe that this spiky-haired youth was Uchiha Qingcheng."

The three Police Force were trembling with fear at Qingcheng's words. They immediately knelt on the ground, begging for the Hokage's forgiveness, repeatedly saying, "Hokage -sama, we're sorry, Hokage -sama, we were wrong, we'll never do it again."

Ayame and Ichiraku were also visibly surprised, unable to believe that the young man before them was none other than the Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Qingcheng.

Ayame glanced at Qingcheng's profile before realizing who it was, and said with a surprised look, "Lord Hokage, I'm so sorry, I didn't recognize you at first."

The Ichiraku Master said with great remorse, "Lord Hokage, we have failed to provide adequate hospitality this time and have caused you trouble."

Qingcheng waved directly at Ayame and Ichiraku, and said with a serious face, "Prepare all the noodles these Police Force want. Consider it my business favor. If you want to move out, I still have some larger shops available. I'll have Uchiha Yamafuku contact you. As for the rent, I'll waive it for twenty years."

Upon hearing this, the Ichiraku Master was filled with gratitude, and then said apologetically, "Hokage! You've really gone to so much trouble. You came here for ramen, and we've caused you so much trouble."

Looking at Qingcheng's righteousness and handsome appearance, Ayame said with admiration, "Dad! Let's thank the Hokage! This ramen shop really needs to be replaced; we should get a bigger one from now on."

Qingcheng then ordered the kneeling Police Force members to summon Yamanaka Fu and Shouhon Yihan. He planned to give them a good dressing down for Police Force extortion and bribery; otherwise, what other inhumane acts could these wicked fellows possibly commit?

The leading Police Force pulled out a walkie-talkie and called the Police Force at the Yamanaka and the Lightning Gorge, telling them that he had been out doing shady business and had accidentally gotten involved with the Hokage.

The battalion normally responsible for maintaining order in Konoha is Yamanaka Fu's Second Squad, while Aburame Torune leads members of the Third Squad in illicit activities outside Konoha.

Kameida Meikai's First Squad trains at the Lightning Gorge training grounds, practicing Lightning Release Ninjutsu. They are usually used as combat personnel. Yamanaka Fu's Second Squad isn't particularly skilled at shady dealings in the village. But the three that Qingcheng saw today are definitely geniuses at shady dealings; otherwise, how could they have gotten themselves into this mess?

The owner of Ichiraku Master was very quick; he cooked fifty bowls of ramen in just about ten minutes and was already packing them up. Ayame was also helping the Ichiraku Master, and the two worked together seamlessly, their hands never stopping.

The three Police Force were still kowtowing on the ground, their pleas for mercy silenced, because Qingcheng had given the order, "Kneeling and kowtowing is fine, but don't make a sound."

These three Police Force had only recently joined the Police Force and, harboring the ambition to make a fortune, went directly to Shouhon Yihan's back door. All three bribed Shouhon Yihan and were subsequently assigned to Yamanaka Fu's team, becoming Police Force patrolling the city.

"And what happened today is because they wanted to make some money, but they didn't expect to run into Uchiha Yongcheng."

Soon, Yamanaka Fu arrived at Ichiraku Ramen with a team of Police Force personnel. The Police Force personnel all looked stunned and followed behind Yamanaka Fu.

Yamanaka Fu, looking at the kneeling members of the Police Force, immediately cursed, "You damned bastards, you even stole the Hokage's money! Are you trying to rebel? I suspect you took bribes from Shimura Danzō. I'm going to thoroughly investigate your ancestors for Third Hokage and then lock you all up in the Police Force's dungeon!"

The three Police Force kneeling on the ground trembled with fear at Yamanaka Fu's words, their faces filled with panic. However, remembering the Hokage's words, none of them dared to utter a sound, and could only frantically kowtow.

After finishing speaking, Yamanaka Fu turned around and respectfully addressed Qingcheng, saying, "This subordinate wishes the Hokage a peaceful and prosperous life."

Qingcheng looked at the respectful Yamanaka Fu and nodded directly. Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Pay for the ramen I ate, and also pay for the ramen I took away. Take those ramen with you; I want Shouhon Yihan to eat her fill."

Yamanaka Fu immediately nodded and said respectfully, "Your subordinate understands."

Yamanaka Fu immediately took out 200,000 Silver Coin from his pocket, placed them directly on the table, and then said, "Keep the change, this money is all yours."

Looking at the Ichiraku Master, Qingcheng thought to himself, "The 'Otsutsuki Ichiraku' joke is just too funny. If the Ichiraku Master were from the Otsutsuki Clan, would these Police Force still dare to come and freeload so often? They've eaten here so many times, Ichiraku Master just eats without saying a word, letting these Police Force take advantage of them, even taking things with them."

Qingcheng then addressed Yamanaka Fu, saying, "Everyone, go to the Police Force, including those Police Force members on leave. I need to thoroughly investigate and address these unhealthy practices."

Hearing Qingcheng's serious words, Yamanaka Fu felt a chill run down his spine. He thought to himself, "These two damned bastards actually dared to try and take advantage of the Hokage. The entire Police Force is going to be ruined by these three."

Yamanaka Fu immediately nodded and said respectfully, "Yes, Hokage- sama, I will immediately notify everyone to come to the Police Force for a meeting."

Qingcheng shook his head again, and said seriously, "Let's forget about the Aburame Torune. After all, they're all outside the village, so village affairs have nothing to do with them. But they have a lot to do with Shouhon Yihan."

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Fu immediately stood at attention and said respectfully, "Understood. I have notified all members of the Police Force. We will return to the Police Force Headquarters now."

Qingcheng nodded, walked straight out of Ichiraku Ramen, and headed towards the Police Force Headquarters. Yamanaka Fu and the other Police Force members all looked helpless, carrying large piles of ramen in their hands.

The three Police Force had already been captured by the other Police Force and were following behind Uchiha Qingcheng.