"Lady Koharu, Uchiha Tieyue has come to see you." Just as the Konoha ninja had invited Fugaku Uchiha over, Utatane Koharu received word that Uchiha Tieyue was looking for her.
"Since Uchiha Tieyue came looking for me, something must be up." Utatane Koharu frowned and turned to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Hiruzen, what do you think?"
The Third Hokage pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Koharu, you and Homura should go. I'll warn Fugaku here not to get too close to Kushina."
"Fine, I'll leave things here to you." Utatane Koharu nodded, then left the Hokage Building with Mitokado Homura.
Meanwhile, at Training Ground Three, the atmosphere was lively yet tense.
"Alright, there probably won't be anyone else coming now. That means our selection is about to begin." Kushina stood atop the platform with her hands on her hips, her gaze sweeping over the hundreds of civilian ninjas below with a trace of pride in her voice.
"The selection rules are simple," she continued. "I'll set up thirty-six arenas. The final winner of each arena will become a member of my Police Force Seventh Battalion."
"And to show you that I'm qualified to serve as captain, I'll be the first defender of all thirty-six arenas." Kushina's voice rang out powerfully, carrying unquestionable confidence.
"How are you supposed to defend thirty-six arenas by yourself?" someone below could not help asking.
"Simple!" Kushina's lips curled up as her hands rapidly formed seals. "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
"Poof! Poof! Poof!" In an instant, thirty-six Shadow Clones appeared before the crowd. Every clone stood on an arena, radiating an imposing presence.
"These are my thirty-six Shadow Clones, and each one will defend an arena. It's not too much to ask that the thirty-six Police Force members be at least stronger than my