"But wouldn't that be too many? Tobirama Senju might not be able to openly reject our increase in manpower, but what if he insists there are too many people and refuses to approve the funding?" Uchiha Mine asked.
"If they truly refuse, then we'll publicly adopt a two-shift system and give them a way to save face." Uchiha Tenshu waved a hand, completely unconcerned about Tobirama Senju's objections. "That way, we can at least double the Military Police Force's manpower."
"Of course, to ensure the Military Police Force's operations aren't affected, we'll still operate on three shifts as usual. However, one of those shifts will be funded out of the Uchiha Clan's own pockets. That little bit of money shouldn't amount to much for the Uchiha Clan, should it?" As Uchiha Tenshu spoke, he looked toward the First Elder and asked for his opinion.
"The Uchiha Clan can afford this small expense. Being able to place more people into the Police Force will be even more beneficial to the Uchiha Clan's control over Konoha. That is what matters most," Uchiha Mine said firmly.
"In that case, the Police Force will have a total of two hundred and ten personnel. If possible, one shift can be outsourced in the form of missions. They can be clan members, ninja from clans close to the Uchiha Clan, or civilian ninja. In short, we can release some positions to win people over."
"After all, there's little work, plenty of pay, and it's close to home. If they won't do it, plenty of others will. The Uchiha Clan is never short of people!"
At this point, Uchiha Tenshu could not help sighing inwardly. The Uchiha Clan in the original story had truly been useless—holding such immense power in their hands, yet still getting played to