Jin Uchiha's voice turned cold.
That was right.
He liked his peace and quiet and would never sit when he could lie down. But since he couldn't shrug off this burden, no one was going to pull the wool over his eyes.
They wanted him to shoulder the responsibility without following his orders?
Hah.
Anyone who tried that had better not blame him for showing no mercy.
By laying down the unpleasant truths up front, he would have grounds for whatever he did later.
Fugaku nodded, his voice low and heavy. "All right, I have no objections. Let me be the first to say it: I trust Jin."
Besides, Jin's concerns were justified. The village had been watching the Uchiha for far longer than a day or two.
Explaining every little thing to the people below them would be no different from telling the village directly.
"So remember this."
"Starting today, whenever Jin gives an order concerning the Konoha Military Police Force, you will accept it and carry it out, whether you understand it or not."
"If anyone dares cut corners, I, Fugaku, will be the first to deal with him."
Inside the Naka Shrine, quite a few brows knitted together.
How could they not feel slighted?
Jin Uchiha had essentially told them outright that he didn't trust them.
To them, that was practically a slap in the face.
But honestly, they couldn't blame him.
Jin Uchiha's reasoning was sound, especially when it came to the Konoha Military Police Force, which dealt with the village and ordinary citizens every day.
There was nothing wrong with being a little more cautious.
"I agree."
"No objections from me, either. Elder Jin has a point."
"We should've fucking done this ages ago."
"We Uchiha have always been far too lax."
"Exactly. Whatever gets