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"Clan Head Fugaku, looks like your plan is proceeding smoothly?"
"Not at all, it's all thanks to Boss Shinji's plan being viable. This first step has already been laid down." Yes, after turning left and right, Fugaku Uchiha arrived precisely at Shinji's All-Purpose Shop. And Fugaku Uchiha's actions today were all due to the plan Shinji enlightened him with earlier. Therefore, he came specifically today to thank Shinji.
"Yes, the first step has been laid down. Next... we'll have to see if your Uchiha clan's allies are reliable," Shinji smiled mysteriously. Just then, the doorbell of the All-Purpose Shop rang again. Karin quickly ran to open the door. Outside, a figure slowly walked in.
"Boss Shinji, Brother Fugaku, hope you've been well?"
"Lord Hizashi, come, sit." Shinji looked towards the entrance. Indeed, it was Hizashi Hyūga, who had just fought for some rights for the Hyūga clan in the Hokage's office. Seeing Fugaku Uchiha beside the tea table, Hizashi Hyūga showed no surprise at all, instead walking straight over beside Fugaku Uchiha, pulling out a chair, and sitting down.
"Hizashi." Fugaku Uchiha looked at Hizashi Hyūga sitting beside him, his expression equally unsurprised.
"Looks like Boss Shinji's plan was very successful," Hizashi Hyūga sighed as soon as he sat down.
"Just luck, purely luck," Shinji chuckled lightly, casually brushing the matter aside. Actually. Before the plan was implemented, Shinji had arranged for Fugaku Uchiha and Hizashi Hyūga to meet here. Since the Hyūga clan head, Hiashi Hyūga, was still at the front lines fighting Kumogakure, Hizashi Hyūga had become the highest-ranking person in the Hyūga clan currently. Moreover. What few people actually knew was. During Minato Namikaze's era, Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyūga, and Hizashi Hyūga.
The four of them were actually very good friends. It was just that Hiashi Hyūga himself was rather taciturn and didn't reveal anything to Hiruzen Sarutobi, so Hiruzen Sarutobi overlooked this layer of relationship. Relatively speaking, the relationship between Fugaku Uchiha and both Hiashi and Hizashi Hyūga was actually quite good. Although the clansmen of the two families argued about who was Konoha's strongest dōjutsu clan, in reality, the clan heads above were cheerful, while the clansmen below fought each other. This so-called...
The people below couldn't sit still first... But after Minato Namikaze passed away, the connection between Fugaku Uchiha and the Hyūga brothers also lessened significantly. Firstly, because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's return to power, the Hyūga clan had to avoid suspicion. Secondly, it was due to the disputes between the two clans. However, after Shinji arranged this meeting, the relationship between Fugaku Uchiha and Hizashi Hyūga was rekindled.
The plans of both sides clicked immediately. After communicating with Hiashi Hyūga at the front lines, Hizashi Hyūga, representing the Hyūga clan, collaborated with Fugaku Uchiha of the Uchiha clan. All for this scene. So what if the Uchiha clan gave up 7 seats? When it truly concerned the Konoha Military Police Force, concerning the interests of the Uchiha or Hyūga clans, the Hyūga clan could be used as a surprise card.
"Boss Shinji, shall we proceed according to the original plan next?" Fugaku Uchiha took a sip of tea, his eyes filled with sharpness.
"Yes. Now that the first step has been taken, handing over more than half of the Konoha Military Police Force's authority for other clans to take over can play a mitigating role." Shinji placed a teacup for Hizashi Hyūga and refilled his tea.
"Then what's next? Fugaku, your Uchiha clan has quite a few issues," Hizashi Hyūga accepted Shinji's tea, slowly taking a sip to moisten his throat. That stingy Hiruzen Sarutobi, didn't even know to serve tea to the group of clan heads in the Hokage's office for so long just now, causing Hizashi Hyūga's throat to feel almost smoky now.
"Hizashi, you should know why our Uchiha clan has fallen to this state?" Fugaku Uchiha stated calmly. The Uchiha clan ending up in this state, arguably, every Uchiha clan head after Madara had certain problems. But all these mixed together, the pressure now fell upon Fugaku Uchiha.
"I naturally know, Fugaku. Besides, I don't know about others, but Shikaku definitely knows some of the twists and turns here," Hizashi Hyūga chuckled lightly.
"Shikaku Nara... that's a very smart man," Fugaku Uchiha looked at the distant sky. The midday sun was scorching the earth. Originally, Shikaku Nara and the other two were already on the battlefield against Kumogakure. But after Mitokado Homura went over, he directly sent Shikaku Nara, Chōza Akimichi, and Inoichi Yamanaka back.
After all, Mitokado Homura didn't intend to let the Ino-Shika-Chō trio share his battle merits. And without the help of Shikaku Nara, known as Konoha's strategist, thus, the three were now quietly staying in Konoha village. But today, they didn't appear in the Hokage building.
"Yes. With Clan Head Shikaku's wisdom, he would definitely know the pros and cons of these matters. I think this is why the Ino-Shika-Chō trio didn't appear today," Shinji looked up at the window. Although Shikaku Nara was very smart, he boarded Hiruzen Sarutobi's pirate ship. Originally thinking their three clans would be fine as long as they didn't get involved in this obviously thankless task, they didn't expect Hiruzen Sarutobi to stab them in the back directly.
"Yes, a very smart man," Hizashi Hyūga glanced at Shinji and Fugaku Uchiha, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"Boss Shinji, thank you so much for this matter. I know the rules here, but I still want to ask, what kind of reward do you want?" Fugaku Uchiha narrowed his eyes, looking at Shinji. He wouldn't believe Shinji would help their Uchiha clan with such a big favor without wanting anything in return. Having been in a high position for so many years, he understood one thing long ago. Everything has two sides. No one will specifically come to help you, nor will anyone be endlessly good to you, unless that person is your closest relative.
"Clan Head Fugaku, the rules of our All-Purpose Shop have long been laid out clearly. Regarding the reward, just give what you see fit," Shinji smiled slightly. He understood Fugaku Uchiha's concerns. But he showed no other indication. Everything depends on your performance.
"Boss Shinji, rules without rules are the greatest rules. I understand this matter. So... this is the reward from our Uchiha clan," Fugaku Uchiha paused, then took out a sealing scroll from his pocket and placed it in the cash box.
"Indeed..." Shinji watched Fugaku Uchiha's action, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift slightly. No rules, no standards. That is the greatest rule and standard. This principle is especially suitable when dealing with those high-level personnel. After all... they would wonder if their subsequent rewards would provoke other thoughts from the All-Purpose Shop, from Shinji. So... the rewards would only get higher and higher...
A month had passed since the Konoha Military Police Force's areas and powers were redistributed. The first to feel the change were the villagers of Konoha. The previously fierce-looking Uchiha clan members were much fewer. Replacing them were members from various clans patrolling the streets. And although these clan members also carried some arrogance, compared to the previous Uchiha clan, the perception was significantly better.
Thus, the villagers expressed great approval for the reform of the Konoha Military Police Force. Even their perception of the Uchiha clan, which relinquished these powers, subconsciously improved somewhat.
And all this appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk. Looking at these reports, Hiruzen Sarutobi's brows furrowed deeply. Not because the Uchiha clan's reputation started changing, but because of the security rights issue for the Sarutobi clan. The reason was, many Sarutobi clan members came to report that they were subjected to various kinds of Byakugan stares daily in the Hyūga clan's residential area... Emm...
Putting down the intelligence report, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out another one, which recorded information about Naruto Uzumaki. Meaning, information about the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. Ever since being discovered by Jiraiya last time, Hiruzen Sarutobi had moved little Naruto to another place. But this place was still another nursery. And this time. Hiruzen Sarutobi directly spent money to hire several additional nannies for Naruto.
Although these nannies still expressed great dissatisfaction about taking care of the Nine-Tails Demon Fox, at least they could ensure Naruto's daily meals and milk were normal. But... nearby... Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the record. Root ninja had appeared no less than 20 times, each time trying to approach Naruto openly or secretly. Although each time they were blocked by ANBU ninja. But this matter... Hiruzen Sarutobi's fingers tapped continuously on the desk. Looks like... it was time to have a good talk with Danzō, lest he think the power in his hands... was so easy to covet?
And... Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up another intelligence report, detailing news from the Kumogakure battlefield. Looks like... things weren't that simple.
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[Ding!]
[Congratulations Host for completing one transaction]
[Function 5: Gain 100 points for every 10 transactions completed. Points can be exchanged for various items. Current progress: 0/10]
[Ding!]
[Congratulations Host for completing the 100th transaction. Reward: 2000 Points]
[System is about to upgrade. Existing functions can still be used during the upgrade period]
[Update Time: 1/720 minutes]
Updating? Shinji looked at the system prompt. Unconsciously, he had already completed 100 transactions? Meaning, he had already obtained 3000 points through this mission. Checking his point balance, the current points were approaching 5000. Just a few more missions, and he could exchange for that Explosion Fruit.
"Lord Shinji~" Just as Shinji was pondering, Karin's voice suddenly came over.
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