"This reorganization was always an Uchiha matter. It would go ahead whether the Hokage agreed or not. The only question was whether it happened openly or in secret.
"So he might as well agree. At least the public would see that the Hokage and the Uchiha still had a friendly, cooperative relationship.
"If the Hokage tried to stop it, he would lose a lot of support among Konoha's people. Why would he take on a thankless task? He might as well go along with it."
The two nodded, having grasped Fugaku's meaning.
Fugaku spread out the scroll. "This is the detailed plan. I'm putting the two of you in charge of carrying it out.
"Takigawa, you'll transfer to the Regular Forces. Complete the reorganization while you're handing things over with Senior Saki. There's no need to burden him with such tedious work.
"After all, Senior Saki isn't as young as he was ten years ago. He's no longer in his prime."
Takigawa nodded. "All right."
Uchiha Jin asked, "Clan Head, do you have any other important plans for reorganizing the Security Force?"
"The Interrogation Department is important. At least half its members should be experienced veterans, and the younger ninja should learn as much as they can from them.
"Experience is crucial to interrogation. You also need to balance the Patrol Squads. Ideally, veterans should work with newcomers, and stronger members with weaker ones."
Jin nodded. "Rest assured, Clan Head. We'll carry out the reorganization plan properly."
Fugaku nodded. "That's all. I'll leave the rest to you two. I trust your abilities."
The two left with the plan.
Fugaku left the Security Force and went to Konoha Hospital. A few minutes later, Mikoto Uchiha came out, smiling.
"What's got you so happy?"
"This is the first time you've come to