Assassination Squad

Fugaku shook his head. "Killing Danzo would cause too much of a stir. It would be easy for the Third Hokage and the Konoha leadership to grow suspicious. I plan to establish an organization within the Uchiha similar to Root.

Danzo can use Root to kill people hostile to Konoha, whether or not they're members of the village.

I want to establish an organization that answers only to the Uchiha. I'll select suitable clan members, and they can continue living as ordinary members of the clan.

When the time comes, they'll eliminate anyone who intends to harm the clan before that person can act, including villagers from Konoha."

Jin was stunned by Fugaku's idea. He fell silent for a long time, apparently thinking it over.

Only after a long while did he speak. "An assassination organization that serves only the clan would require absolute loyalty. If word gets out, you'll be ruined.

Ever since the Second Hokage's time, most of the village's senior officials have tried to suppress the Uchiha. Some of those old men do need to be dealt with. It would greatly ease the pressure on the clan.

You asked me here today because you want me to join this organization?"

Fugaku nodded. "Yes. I want you to command this secret Assassination Squad."

Jin considered it. "How many people are in the squad now? Am I too inexperienced? Some of the older members might not accept me."

"No. You're the first person I've told, though I already have a list of candidates in mind. I can call them here the morning after tomorrow to discuss it.

You can use tomorrow to think about the organization's rules."

Jin nodded. "I'll think through the details carefully tonight."

Fugaku nodded and watched Uchiha Jin leave the Secret Chamber and disappear from