Uchiha Tianchang also took this opportunity to visit the Hokage Office. As soon as he entered, he put on a troubled expression and told the Third Hokage about the events of the past few days.
"Lord Third Hokage, you didn't see it. The villagers who came packed the Military Police Force headquarters, and even more who couldn't squeeze inside gathered outside the doors. They include members of all the large and small Families in Konoha. It's difficult for me, too."
The Third Hokage fell silent at his words. He was considering whether to suppress the matter, but the consequences of doing so would be too serious, and he feared he could not bear them. Yet if he did not, he feared resistance from the Families. He, too, was caught in a dilemma.
Seeing the Third Hokage lost in silent thought, Uchiha Tianchang did not hurry him. He simply stood there with his eyes lowered deferentially. After all, either choice had advantages and disadvantages for the Hokage.
After a long while, the Third Hokage raised his head. Seeing Uchiha Tianchang quietly waiting for his instructions eased much of his frustration. He also made his decision and said:
"Arrest those who ought to be arrested. For less serious offenses, have them pay a fine, and use a portion of it to compensate Konoha's villagers."
"Yes, Lord Hokage. What if Chunin and Jonin are involved?"
"For less serious cases, prioritize fines as well. Send all the serious cases to me. I'll handle them."
"Yes." Having received his answer, Uchiha Tianchang wasted no more words and left the Hokage Office.
The Military Police Force became thoroughly busy after that, making arrests throughout the village. For a time, Konoha was thrown into an uproar. Naturally, they encountered Families that resisted, deliberately stalled, or put obstacles