Chiba explained to Danzo that as long as they incited hostility between the villagers and the Uchiha clansman, if those arrogant Uchiha clansman members showed any inclination to act, they could be arrested on the grounds of having criminal tendencies.

Danzo immediately became interested and motioned for Chiba to continue.

Chiba continued, "Based on the duties of the Konoha Military Police Force, they have to patrol Konoha every day. At that time, we can, for example, have some villagers who have grievances against the Uchiha clan speak ill of them. Then, we can arrange for these Uchiha clan members to coincidentally overhear it. As soon as the Uchiha clan members make any abnormal move, they will be immediately arrested."

After this happens once or twice, the villagers will know that our Konoha Defense Force has their back and won't have to fear the Uchiha clansman like before, allowing them to speak freely.

By then, if the Uchiha clansman members can't tolerate the insults, whether they talk back or resort to violence, we will immediately arrest them and detain them for a few days. If they want to be released early, they will have to pay bail."

Danzo asked doubtfully, "Bail?"

Chiba nodded and explained, "That's right. In fact, these don't even constitute crimes. They are merely arrested on the very flimsy grounds of having criminal tendencies, and at most, they'll be detained for two days."

Since that's the case, why not maximize the profit? The Uchiha clan has no shortage of money anyway. If they want to leave early, they just pay bail.

If it's a person's first offense, they can pay 100,000 ryo in bail and leave immediately. For the second offense, it's 200,000 ryo, the third 300,000 ryo, and so on, increasing incrementally.

If they resort to violence, the bail will be directly raised to 500,000 ryo for release, and so on.

Anyway, the Konoha Defense Force can set the village's regulations, so let this bail become the first new regulation of the new department."

Chiba explained his bail strategy to Danzo.

This was Chiba's plan to accumulate wealth.

After all, the wealthiest clan in Konoha was the Uchiha clansman.

He would accumulate the Uchiha clan's wealth and then fund his organization.

Those Uchiha clan members cared so much about their reputation; Chiba wasn't afraid they wouldn't pay bail.

Hearing Chiba's explanation, Danzo also revealed a sinister smile: "It's a good idea. If it goes smoothly, the Uchiha clansman's prestige in Konoha will completely disappear. No one will fear the Uchiha clansman, and by then, it will be even simpler to suppress them."

"The cells for detaining those Uchiha clansman members will be in Root. It'll be good for them to experience the Root atmosphere."

When Chiba heard that Danzo planned to imprison Uchiha clansman members who committed offenses in Root, he was even happier. This way, the imprisoned Uchiha clansman members would be even more compelled to pay bail.

Danzo looked at Chiba with admiration.

To be able to come up with such a wicked idea, he certainly suited his taste.

One old fox and one young fox both smiled sinisterly, understanding each other implicitly.

...

At this moment, Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Shisui had already arrived at the Uchiha Clan Compound and met Uchiha Fugaku.

The three sat on the tatami mats. Uchiha Fugaku poured Minato Namikaze a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Fourth Hokage, what brings you here today?"

Minato Namikaze took a sip of tea and said, "Clan Head Fugaku, I've come to inform you about something: the adjustment of the Konoha Military Police Force's authority."

Uchiha Fugaku's hand, which was holding the teacup, paused.

Minato Namikaze said it was an 'inform,' meaning it was already a decided matter.

Uchiha Fugaku asked without changing his expression, "Adjustment of the Konoha Military Police Force's authority? Fourth Hokage, what authority do you intend to adjust?"

Minato Namikaze replied, "Regarding the authority to set village regulations and arrest Ninja with criminal tendencies, these two parts of the authority will be transferred to a new department that Konoha will establish. These two authorities will be allocated to the new department."

Uchiha Fugaku's expression finally changed; his brow furrowed slightly, because the two most important authorities of the Konoha Military Police Force were setting village regulations and arresting Ninja with criminal tendencies.

Uchiha Fugaku inquired, "Fourth Hokage, have we done something wrong? And why establish a new department and adjust the Konoha Military Police Force's authority? How is it that I, as the captain, know nothing about this?"

Minato Namikaze sighed and said, "Clan Head Fugaku, this is the result of discussions between the Hokage Advisor, the Third Hokage, and myself."

Uchiha Fugaku's pupils widened slightly.

Hokage Advisor... Danzo?

And Hiruzen Sarutobi also agreed?

This meant Konoha's high-ranking officials still wanted to target the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Fugaku felt extremely stifled. He had already lowered his stance so much, yet these people still couldn't let them go?

Minato Namikaze said to Uchiha Fugaku, "Clan Head Fugaku, I know your concerns, but don't worry, I trust you and am willing to trust the Uchiha clan. Moreover, Shisui will be the deputy leader of the new department."

A part of the frustration in Uchiha Fugaku's heart immediately dissipated.

If Uchiha Shisui became the deputy leader of the new department, then that would be a different matter.

However...

Uchiha Fugaku asked, "Fourth Hokage, then who is the leader of the new department?"

Minato Namikaze seemed reluctant to look Uchiha Fugaku in the eyes, slightly averting his gaze before replying, "It's Chiba."

Uchiha Fugaku immediately gasped.

Isn't this just playing with people?

Who doesn't know that guy Chiba would love to kill all Uchiha clan members?

Even if Uchiha Shisui became the deputy leader, could he control that killing star Chiba?

This was already a blatant targeting of the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Fugaku said in a deep voice, "Fourth Hokage, I know our Uchiha clan once caused a lot of trouble for Konoha, but that was in the past. I have been trying my best to change my clan members, and now I am doing my best to restrain them. If the Fourth Hokage or other high-ranking officials have any other opinions, you can bring them up, and I will do my best to satisfy them."

"However, the Konoha Military Police Force was established by the Second Hokage. Although our Uchiha clan may have been a bit excessive before, we have always diligently fulfilled the duties of the Konoha Military Police Force."

"So, please, Fourth Hokage, reconsider and withdraw this decision!"

"Clan Head..."

Uchiha Shisui wanted to speak for Minato Namikaze, but Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Shisui with sharp eyes and said, "Shisui, I am discussing matters with the Fourth Hokage now. You can speak later if you have something to say!"

This matter concerned the entire Uchiha clan, and Uchiha Fugaku had to state his position and try his best to make Minato Namikaze withdraw the decision.

Otherwise, his clan members were not easy to deal with.

Uchiha Shisui opened and closed his mouth, finally closing it.

Minato Namikaze said helplessly, "Clan Head Fugaku, I know your concerns, and in fact, I am also concerned, which is why I let Shisui be the deputy leader."

Uchiha Fugaku said seriously, "Fourth Hokage, Shisui is indeed excellent, but he is still too naive when facing Chiba."

In Uchiha Fugaku's opinion, for Uchiha Shisui to suppress Chiba, it would be absolutely impossible unless the long-dead Uchiha Madara was resurrected.

For the benefit of the Uchiha clan, he had to argue forcefully now.