The seven members of the Assassination Team took their seats. Fugaku looked around at them. "The first part of the Security Force's reorganization is dividing it into departments so everyone's responsibilities are clear.
"For now, there will be six: the Patrol Department, Interrogation Department, Intelligence Department, Logistics Department, Combat Department, and Household Registration Department.
"I won't say much about patrol or interrogation. They're two of the Security Force's more important functions, especially patrol. That's our main job and what we're already doing.
"The Logistics Department will purchase uniforms and equipment, then issue Kunai, Shuriken, and other everyday supplies to Ninja each month according to regulations.
"The Intelligence Department will focus primarily on the village, then on places outside it. If a Spy slips into the village and behaves suspiciously, the Security Force should be able to find out quickly and eliminate the threat.
"We should also learn promptly if Ninja from other Ninja Villages intend to cause trouble.
"That doesn't need much explanation either. The Security Force already does a good job gathering Intelligence; we can now assign that work more precisely.
"The Household Registration Department will manage Konoha's records. At the very least, it needs to know the village's population, how many people settle here each month, and how many die.
"Finally, there's the Combat Department. It's another important one, and it will recruit only the strongest members of the Uchiha.
"It will handle major disturbances in the village, such as the last Tailed Beast invasion. You can join it, and so can I.
"Its members won't have regular assignments. Anyone serving in another department will continue doing so. They'll only need to spend a few days each month on duty at the Security Force.
"A situation requiring the Combat Department may not arise even once a year, especially