Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Fugaku were discussing how to improve the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha.
Uchiha Fugaku asked: "Fourth Hokage, the first step to improving the relationship should be to take action regarding the Konoha Military Police Force, right?"
Minato Namikaze said sternly: "That's right. The reform of the Konoha Military Police Force is necessary because the Konoha Military Police Force maintains Konoha's order and security. If this duty is handled poorly, it easily leads to conflicts, and furthermore, the members of the Konoha Military Police Force are all composed of Uchiha."
Uchiha Fugaku said in a difficult tone: "Fourth Hokage, the situation within our Uchiha is that some clansmen... have relatively extreme personalities. For the Uchiha Clan, the Konoha Military Police Force is a symbol in Konoha. If we reform it, it is very likely to encounter opposition from that part of the clansmen."
Minato Namikaze said in a deep voice: "Reform will certainly be opposed by those with vested interests, but if we don't reform, the problems will persist. Therefore, we must cut out the rot to cure the wound and solve the problem once and for all."
"Actually, I have also considered how to make improvements. I hope Clan Leader Fugaku can mobilize the clansmen who are willing to accept the reform. Based on their abilities and strengths, I will arrange them into other suitable departments so that they can contribute to Konoha in different fields without being confined to the Konoha Military Police Force."
"As for the Konoha Military Police Force, other Ninja will be arranged to serve in it, making the Konoha Military Police Force a joint security department for Konoha. It will no longer be composed entirely of Uchiha. This way, even if conflicts arise while maintaining order and security, the conflict will not be transferred to the Uchiha Clan."
Uchiha Fugaku crossed his hands and thought seriously about Minato Namikaze's proposal.
After a while, Uchiha Fugaku asked: "If we do this, what about the clansmen who remain in the Konoha Military Police Force... Fourth Hokage, are you not worried about them?"
Minato Namikaze smiled and said: "I am worried, but I believe Clan Leader Fugaku will restrain them. As I have always said, improving the relationship requires our joint efforts. Once the reform of the Konoha Military Police Force is completed, the matter will be half successful."
"Afterward, I hope Clan Leader Fugaku can select some talented Uchiha to undergo the Anbu assessment and join the Anbu. There is a child in my bodyguard unit that I think highly of, and I hope he can join."
Uchiha Fugaku said in surprise: "Which one? Obito?"
Minato Namikaze shook his head: "It is not Obito, but Shisui. Now 13 years old, Shisui raced across the battlefield in the Third Shinobi World War relying on his Mangekyo Sharingan and Phantom Instantaneous Body Technique, known by others as 'Shisui the Body Flicker'."
"I have been in contact with this child many times. He inherited the Will of Fire and has an upright and sentimental personality. I think highly of this child, so I want to recruit him into the Hokage Guard Platoon. I wonder what Clan Leader Fugaku thinks, and can you agree to Shisui joining my guard platoon?"
Uchiha Fugaku immediately said: "Of course I agree!"
The Hokage Guard Platoon—those who can join it are all confidants of Minato Namikaze.
Minato Namikaze continued: "Next, for future meetings, please do not be absent, Clan Leader Fugaku. You can discuss and communicate with other clan leaders and the Konoha high-level officials to offer your own suggestions for Konoha's future development."
Uchiha Fugaku took a slight deep breath.
As the clan leader, he had not attended such meetings in Konoha for a long time.
It was precisely because of this that they had no way to have a direct dialogue with the Konoha high-level officials, no way to express their thoughts, demands, and stance, and were pushed out.
Now, these decisions by Minato Namikaze could indeed help the Uchiha Clan reintegrate into Konoha.
And all he had to do was fully support Minato Namikaze's plan and then restrain his own clansmen.
Uchiha Fugaku's expression was serious and earnest: "Fourth Hokage, I will fully cooperate with you. I support the reform of the Konoha Military Police Force, and at the same time, I will restrain my clansmen well and will not let them act recklessly!"
Uchiha Fugaku was now incredibly firm in his heart.
Such an opportunity was unique; if it were missed, it might never come again.
And... perhaps only Minato Namikaze would be willing to treat them this way.
However, Uchiha Fugaku still had some worries in his heart.
And the source of this worry... was Danzo.
Uchiha Fugaku said worriedly: "Fourth Hokage, Advisor Danzo... no, Lord Danzo, he has always had a strong opinion of our Uchiha. I am worried that Lord Danzo will not agree."
Minato Namikaze smiled and said: "I have already discussed this with the Sandaime. The Sandaime feels that the Root still needs to exist..."
Uchiha Fugaku's heart skipped a beat.
That would be troublesome. Even if Danzo agreed on the surface to Minato Namikaze, that old schemer Danzo would definitely sabotage it in the dark, making this matter impossible to achieve.
Minato Namikaze comforted him: "Clan Leader Fugaku does not need to worry. The Root needs to exist, but as a training department for the Anbu, the Root should be directly commanded by the Hokage like the Anbu, instead of becoming a private organization."
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes lit up suddenly.
Listening to Minato Namikaze's meaning, he intended to take back the power in Danzo's hands.
Now Danzo was no longer the Hokage Advisor, nor was he an Advisor. If the power of the Root was also taken back, then Danzo would completely become an empty shell without any power.
In that case, there would be no need to worry about Danzo stabbing the Uchiha in the back.
A smile appeared on Uchiha Fugaku's face unconsciously: "Fourth Hokage, thank you very much. I and the Uchiha Clan will firmly stand by the Fourth Hokage's side and contribute our strength to Konoha's development!"
Minato Namikaze smiled and said: "Everyone is a comrade, so we should help, understand, and tolerate each other. This is also what I, as the Hokage, should do."
After getting a satisfactory answer, Uchiha Fugaku bid farewell to Minato Namikaze and left.
Uchiha Fugaku now had to get busy because involving the Konoha Military Police Force would definitely meet opposition from many clansmen, and they might even do some irrational things.
Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Uchiha Fugaku would absolutely not allow to be missed. Whoever dared to do irrational things, he would make their life miserable to the end!
After Uchiha Fugaku left, Minato Namikaze sighed: "It seems the vacation ends today..."
Originally there were three days of vacation left, but now it had to end early, and Minato Namikaze felt very regretful.
Because Uzumaki Kushina had gone to find Pakura, Minato Namikaze left his home alone and headed toward the Hokage Building.
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