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Divide and conquer! Yes, this was Hiruzen Sarutobi's current thinking. As long as the respective security responsibilities were dispersed, for example, using the Hyūga clan to be responsible for the Uchiha clan's security, while the Uchiha clan was responsible for the Sarutobi clan's security, and the Sarutobi clan was responsible for the Shimura clan's security...
Only such an unrelated chain could disperse the power and obligations of the Konoha Military Police Force!
"Ahem, since everyone has this intention, then let me say a few words," Thinking this, Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed twice, calming down the heated arguments below. The Hokage had spoken, and the heads of the other clans all shut their mouths and stopped talking.
"Since everyone intends to assist with the vacancy in the Uchiha clan's Konoha Military Police Force positions, then I can't refuse others either. It's just regarding the division of security rights and territories, I do have some suggestions here. Of course, they are just suggestions," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile. Although he said suggestions, if you didn't listen... Did you really think the 'Strongest' Hokage was a vegetarian?
"Lord Hokage, our Shimura clan applies to join the Konoha Military Police Force and can undertake the security work for our Shimura clan's residential area." Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, the current head of the Shimura clan, Takumi Shimura, impatiently stood up.
Seeing his clansman acting like such a conspicuous target, Danzō's face immediately darkened. He knew his old partner too well; showing this kind of expression at this time was all too familiar. Hiruzen Sarutobi at this moment wasn't showing anything good.
"Oh? Clan Head Shimura intends to help the Uchiha clan?" Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, looking at Takumi Shimura. Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha beside him watched everything with a smile. This development was exactly the same as what Shinji had predicted earlier. Thinking of this, Fugaku Uchiha regarded Shinji even more highly.
"Yes, our Shimura clan is willing to help," Takumi Shimura said resolutely.
"Very good. Are there any other clans with ideas?" Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head to look at the other clans. The heads of the other clans seemed to have sensed the difference in the atmosphere and began to remain silent.
Watching the actions of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the heads of other clans, and looking at Shimura Danzō's expression, Takumi Shimura instantly felt... Did he say something wrong?
'This idiot!' Danzō looked fiercely at Takumi Shimura. Why was this person so obtuse? When the situation wasn't yet clear, you actually jumped out first to be the conspicuous target? How did I end up supporting such a person to become the head of the Shimura clan back then?
"Do the other clan heads have no opinions?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said cheerfully. The Shimura clan head just now actually dared to interrupt him.
"Uh... Our Hyūga clan also applies to enter the Konoha Military Police Force. Our Byakugan can do this job very well. We can share one of the seven squads with the Uchiha clan," Hizashi Hyūga stood up directly. The sensitive atmosphere had disappeared. Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Hizashi Hyūga knew this was the most suitable time to speak up.
"Alright. Then the issue of security rights..." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked calmly at Hizashi Hyūga.
"The issue of security rights will naturally be allocated by Lord Hokage," Hizashi Hyūga was very perceptive. The Hyūga clan had always been aligned with the Hokage, so naturally, they understood Hiruzen Sarutobi very well.
"Then what about the other clan heads?" Hiruzen Sarutobi scanned the room. Those he looked at couldn't help but lower their heads.
"Our Shimura clan can also join," Seeing Danzō had turned his head away, Takumi Shimura immediately prepared to continue causing trouble.
"Oh? The Shimura clan also intends to help? Very good. Then the security rights?" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Takumi Shimura.
"Our Shimura clan wants the security rights for our clan's residential area!" Takumi Shimura thought Danzō turning his head away was tacit approval of what he just said and immediately stated his request. Hearing the words of his Shimura clan head, Danzō turned his head back in disbelief. This? You're? I turned my head away to tell you not to say such things anymore! You?
"Hehe, I understand the Shimura clan's request. Clan Head Shimura, please go back and wait for news first. When there's news, we'll have ANBU members inform you," Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered coldly. This Takumi Shimura was really too obtuse. Still saying such things at this time, wasn't he intentionally trying to provoke Hiruzen Sarutobi?
"This? Lord Danzō?" Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's dismissal order, Takumi Shimura was momentarily stunned. How come the script didn't seem to be written like this?
"Get out!" Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, Danzō directly exploded. His aura burst forth, directly blasting Takumi Shimura's body out. This kind of person was simply here to ruin his plans. Fortunately, although his Shimura clan was out, his Root could still strive for some corresponding rights. However, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's appearance, he wouldn't let him get the security rights he wanted so smoothly.
Sure enough, after Takumi Shimura's negative example, the other clan heads began to react. Why would they still ask for security rights at this time? Better to secure these vacant positions in the Konoha Military Police Force first. Therefore, these shrewd individuals, one by one, began to act like Hizashi Hyūga, only asking for some seats, but leaving the arrangement of security rights entirely up to Hiruzen Sarutobi to decide.
Watching this harmonious scene, a smile couldn't help but appear at the corners of Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth. Everything seemed... to be developing in the direction he wanted.
7 squads, 10 people per squad, meaning a total of only 70 spots. Moreover, everyone present knew that although there were 70 spots, only 5 seats were actually available to the clan heads present. Meaning only members from 5 clans could be selected. After all, among the 7 seats, Hiruzen Sarutobi's own Sarutobi clan would definitely occupy one seat, and Danzō, that dark-faced god, would likely get one seat too under the circumstances.
Therefore, only 5 seats remained for Hizashi Hyūga and the others. Not many, but not few either. Hizashi Hyūga knew that among these seats, there would definitely be one for the Hyūga clan. After all, his Hyūga clan were staunch supporters of the Hokage lineage, and the Ino-Shika-Chō trio weren't present, so his Hyūga clan's competitiveness was very strong.
"Then, after deliberation, and also to demonstrate fairness, after a series of selections and with the agreement of the Uchiha clan head - Fugaku Uchiha, the personnel arrangement for the Konoha Military Police Force will be executed as follows." Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed twice, then placed a large sheet of paper on the Hokage desk.
From left to right were the squad crests of the thirteen squads of the Konoha Military Police Force. From one to thirteen. The first six squads all retained the Uchiha clan's organization; these members still maintained their positions. From a clan percentage perspective, the Konoha Military Police Force was still controlled by the Uchiha clan. But overall, it was very subtle.
Squad 7: Sarutobi Clan!
Squad 8: Root!
Squad 9: Hyūga Clan!
Squad 10: Gekkō Clan!
Squad 11: Inuzuka Clan!
Squad 12: Aburame Clan!
Squad 13: Ino-Shika-Chō Trio!
Yes, although Shikaku Nara and others hadn't come, Hiruzen Sarutobi still actively reserved a position for his strategists. This somewhat angered the other clan heads who came but weren't selected. However, after seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, they appropriately shut their mouths. Couldn't speak out at this time. Otherwise, the previous Shimura clan head, Takumi Shimura, served as a warning.
Looking at the distribution of the Konoha Military Police Force, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction. On his side, including Root, he held the highest proportion in the Konoha Military Police Force. Seven to six. Meaning, if he wanted to do something regarding the Konoha Military Police Force, even with a voting system, he had a high chance of winning. This way, if the Uchiha clan wanted to do anything, everything would proceed according to procedure.
"Since the squad members have been determined after careful selection, let us now discuss the issue of security rights." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the paper that had been laid out, with a map of Konoha placed beside it. Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but lean forward slightly. Everything else was fleeting; this was the truly useful thing.
"To prevent unnecessary situations from arising, I have decided that the security rights assigned to each clan will be different. The division begins now..." Next, Hiruzen Sarutobi directly assigned corresponding security points to all clans.
Squad 7: Sarutobi Clan! Responsible for Hyūga Clan!
Squad 8: Root! Responsible for Gekkō Clan!
Squad 9: Hyūga Clan! Responsible for Uchiha Clan!
Squad 10: Gekkō Clan! Responsible for Inuzuka Clan!
Squad 11: Inuzuka Clan! Responsible for Aburame Clan!
Squad 12: Aburame Clan! Responsible for Ino-Shika-Chō Trio!
Squad 13: Ino-Shika-Chō Trio! Responsible for Sarutobi Clan!
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Hearing this allocation, Danzō directly rolled his eyes. Besides the areas of these clans, the remaining areas were still the responsibility of the Uchiha clan. But from this, one could see that the Ino-Shika-Chō trio was responsible for the Sarutobi clan, while the Sarutobi clan was responsible for the Hyūga clan.
This basically amounted to having his own forces cooperate entirely. And his Root was responsible for the Gekkō clan, which had hardly any people... Although the Gekkō clan's young head, Hayate Gekkō, bore the name 'Gekkō' (meaning 'Moonlight Gale'), but... he was short-lived! Ahem, got off topic, got off topic.
After hearing these allocations, some were happy, some were worried. But no one showed much emotion. Instead, they began congratulating Fugaku Uchiha. This was the first time in many years that the various clans were so harmonious with the Uchiha clan. Some clan heads even started complaining inwardly about Fugaku Uchiha, unable to hold onto such a good inheritance. Truly...
Looking at the somewhat hypocritical eyes of this group, a trace of disdain flashed through Fugaku Uchiha's heart. Were the current clans of Konoha all attracted by authority? Just like that... wanting to obtain some special privileges for their own clans?
Regardless of the current thoughts of Fugaku Uchiha and the others, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already taken out his Hokage seal and stamped it directly onto the paper and the divided map of Konoha. From this moment on, the new thirteen squads of the Konoha Military Police Force were formally established...
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After everything concluded, Fugaku Uchiha walked alone on the street. It seemed... someone was following behind him? Fugaku Uchiha, whose strength had long reached Kage-level, keenly detected someone following him. But Fugaku Uchiha didn't show anything, instead turning left and right into alleys, seemingly intending to shake off the pursuer.
However, Fugaku Uchiha didn't use ninjutsu like the Body Flicker Technique, but just walked unhurriedly through the alleys. After about ten minutes, Fugaku Uchiha arrived at the entrance of a shop, rang the doorbell, glanced meaningfully towards the street corner, and then quickly slipped inside after the shop door opened.
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