Walking out of the solemn and depressing area of Uchiha Clan Compound, the modest smile on Senju Chen's face quietly faded away after turning the corner, and was replaced by a kind of tranquility.
He did not go home directly, but strolled to the other end of the village, the headquarters of the Public Security Department, which was rebuilt from the old site of the "Root" Department and now symbolizes the center of power of Konoha's new order.
Different from the primitive majesty of Uchiha Clan Compound, everything here seems cold and efficient. The Public Security Department members coming and going, whether they are former Root ninjas or the newly recruited Anbu elites, are all quick and silent, and the air is filled with the smell of iron and blood.
Seeing the figure of Senju Chen, everyone will stop immediately, stand at attention and salute, with awe and enthusiasm from the heart in their eyes.
Minister's Office.
Kabuto Yakushi has been waiting here for a long time. On the desk in front of him, several stacks of files have been sorted into categories.
"Mr. Minister." Seeing Senju Chen come in, Kabuto Yakushi immediately stood up and pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose.
"Did the connection with Intelligence Division go smoothly?" Senju Chen walked straight to the main seat and sat down, then picked up a report and started reading it.
"It went very smoothly." Kabuto Yakushi's tone was calm and respectful, "Minister Shikaku Nara did not set any obstacles. He seemed to have acquiesced to all our requests. Intelligence Division's archives have opened the first level of permissions to us. I have also made arrangements with his subordinates for the specific handover work."
"As expected." Senju Chen said calmly, "Uncle Shikaku is a smart man. He knows what to do, which is most beneficial to Konoha."
He put down the report in his hand, raised his eyes and looked at Kabuto Yakushi, with a playful curve on his lips. "Uchiha, I've also reached an agreement."
Kabuto Yakushi's movements were almost imperceptible.
"Clan Head Fugaku has agreed to conduct a 'personnel exchange' with our Public Security Department." Senju Chen briefly recounted the conversation between himself and Fugaku.
When he heard the condition that "only young people under the age of 18 will be recruited", no matter what Kabuto Yakushi's character was, his eyes behind the lenses suddenly flashed with unbelievable shock.
He understood almost instantly the chilling and far-reaching intention behind the move Senju Chen.
Where is the cooperation here?
This is clearly a bloodless war! A "peaceful evolution" for the entire Uchiha Clan young generation from its ideological roots!
Use Public Security Department's resources to cultivate Uchiha's elites. Use Public Security Department's missions to shape their values. Use Public Security Department's achievements to define their glory.
A few years later, when these Uchiha teenagers trained by Senju Chen return to Konoha Military Police Force with full achievements and glory and become the mainstay, deep down in their hearts, will their true loyalty be to the Uchiha Clan who only knows how to put family first?
No, they will only be loyal to the one who gives them new life and leads them to glory - Minister Public Security Department, Senju Lord Chen!
What a terrifying conspiracy!
Clan Head Fugaku is probably still immersed in the joy of solving the problem of talent allocation and being able to cultivate a future for his family, but he doesn't know that what he personally gave away is the future of the entire Uchiha Clan!
Kabuto Yakushi's breathing became a little rapid at this moment.
He looked at the boy in front of him who was younger than himself, and what filled his heart was no longer just awe, but a kind of enthusiasm that was almost like facing a god.
'Lord Orochimaru pursues individual immortality and controls life through forbidden techniques.'
'But Mr. Minister... what you are pursuing is the continuation of your will and the eternity of your thoughts! You are using your human heart to create an era that belongs only to you!'
Kabuto Yakushi lowered his head deeply, the cold light reflected from the lenses, covering up all the emotions in his eyes.
"I understand, Minister." He said in a deep voice, "I will immediately set up an independent 'New Recruit Training Department' within the ministry. I will be personally responsible for selecting the best mentors and preparing the most perfect 'entrance ceremony' for our future 'colleagues'."
"Very good." Senju Chen nodded with satisfaction, "Remember, ideological education must come first."
"Yes!"
At the same time, Uchiha Clan Compound, Main Family Council of Elders conference room.
In the quaint room, the atmosphere was solemn and solemn, almost stagnant.
Led by Uchiha Fugaku, a dozen elders with the most respectable status and power in the clan sat in two rows. Each of their faces were engraved with the traces of time and the unique pride of the Uchiha Clan.
Since Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi announced his abdication and Tsunade succeeded Fifth Hokage, this is the first time they have held such a solemn Council of Elders meeting.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the silent patriarch on the main seat.
Uchiha Fugaku sat there with his eyes closed, seeming to be brewing something.
After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes, and those dark eyes were shining with an unprecedented light.
"Everyone." His voice was not loud, but it echoed clearly in everyone's ears, "I have gathered you together today to announce two major events related to the future destiny of my Uchiha Clan."
All the elders couldn't help but sit up straight and looked solemn.
Fugaku took a deep breath and dropped the first bombshell.
"Fifth Hokage, Lady Tsunade, have been officially approved. In the future, I, Konoha Military Police Force, will have the power to go out of the village to carry out investigation and arrest tasks under certain circumstances!"
"Boom--!"
These words, like a thunder, suddenly exploded in the silent conference room!
Time seemed to have stopped at this moment.
All the elders' eyes widened with disbelief written on their faces, as if there was something wrong with their ears.
Out... out of the village... to enforce the law?
"Tribe... chief... you... what did you just say?" an elder with a gray beard and the oldest asked in a trembling voice. He even wondered if he was hearing hallucinations because of his old age.
"I said!" Uchiha Fugaku stood up suddenly, speaking every word, his voice suddenly rising, full of uncontrollable excitement and pride, "From now on, we Uchiha will no longer be trapped in In the village! We can walk out of the gate of Konoha, hunt down traitorous ninjas, make meritorious deeds, and re-declare our reputation as Uchiha to the entire Shinobi World!"
Dead silence.
After a few seconds of dead silence, the entire conference room completely exploded!
"God bless Uchiha! God bless our clan!"
"Woo... Woo... I've been waiting... I've really been waiting for this day!"
"The shackles left by Lord Second Hokage... are finally... finally released!"
"We have done so much for the village in the past few years, has the village finally seen our changes..."
An elder who always had a hot temper was so excited that he burst into tears. He punched the table with his fist, making a muffled "bang" sound, and broke down in tears.
Everyone present has come from the war years. They know better than anyone else what this "law enforcement power out of the village" means to Uchiha.
That is not only a power, but also a kind of ice-breaking for the decades-long estrangement and prejudice between Konoha High Command and Uchiha! It is their only chance to reintegrate into the core of Konoha's power, use their military exploits to wash away their stigma, and rebuild their glory!