Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 162: Send the Konoha ninjas to Akatsuki Village to learn the Will of Light and become good warriors of the Light and Shadow Master!
Uchiha Makoto sat there motionless, watching the clan elders arguing amongst themselves. He simply drank his tea quietly, showing no intention of getting involved.

After arguing for quite a while...

The Uchiha elders still couldn't reach a conclusion. They carefully analyzed the pros and cons and knew that at this time, they should indeed listen to Uchiha Makoto's suggestion to allocate half of the Konoha Police Force to the Konoha ninja clans.

Eating alone is indeed a very dangerous thing.

Think for a second.

If they were from other ninja clans in Konoha, seeing the Uchiha clan hogging the spoils, they probably wouldn't support a member of the Uchiha clan becoming the Second Hokage of Konoha.

However, doing so would cause an uproar among the Uchiha clan members.

After all, everyone in the Uchiha clan, from top to bottom, believed that the Konoha Police Department was a rightful position for the Uchiha clan, a treatment that should be given to them as the founding ninja clan of Konoha.

The clan elders certainly had their reasons for dealing with the Uchiha clan members—this was so that the Uchiha clan could produce a Second Hokage in the future, and it was for the greater good of the Uchiha clan.

But if this is for the greater good, then who should be the sacrificed outside of the greater good?
None of the clan elders present were willing to be the first to speak out. This was not only a very offensive thing to do, but it also meant that he himself would have to set an example first, and that the establishment of the Konoha Police Department and the Uchiha clan members behind him would be out of reach!

"Cheng, do you have a good way to split the Uchiha Police Department's personnel in half without affecting the clan members? If it's possible to achieve both?"

"That would be perfect."

"Yes. For the Uchiha clan. Makoto."

It's really shameful to say that.

In their view.

Makoto Uchiha has done a lot for the Uchiha clan.

Without Makoto Uchiha, the Uchiha clan wouldn't have had an extra billion ryo of freely disposable funds. Without Makoto Uchiha, they probably wouldn't have been able to get Tobirama Senju to back down, and the Uchiha clan wouldn't have obtained an entire department of the Konoha Police Department.

Therefore, the elders who did speak did so haltingly.

Fortunately, the person seeking help was Uchiha Makoto, one of their own, so it didn't matter whether it was shameful or not. They just hoped that Uchiha Makoto could come up with a solution that would satisfy both sides, allowing them to share half of the Uchiha Police Department's personnel without upsetting the clan members.

After hearing this, Uchiha Makoto put down his teacup and feigned a troubled expression.
"This is really just a matter of money. But as you elders know, although I am also a member of the Uchiha clan, I am also the shadow of Akatsuki. Even if I am the shadow, taking Akatsuki's money will easily cause gossip among the major clans of Akatsuki."

"Elder, this is too...difficult...too difficult!"

"Makoto, think of something! If the Uchiha clan produces a Hokage, and we join forces, the ninja world will truly belong to the Uchiha!"

Seeing Uchiha Makoto's troubled expression, the Uchiha elders began to offer him empty promises.

These words made Uchiha Makoto inwardly sneer.

"Pie in the sky for me? Nobody knows how to make a pie in the sky better than me!"

"How can I rely on a bunch of incompetent teammates?"

"If any of you had a brain, you would never have allowed Tobirama Senju, that inherently evil old devil, to sit so openly in the Hokage's office in the first place!"

"Second Hokage? You should just wash up and go to bed."

Uchiha Makoto had no intention of listening to empty promises. After mentally criticizing them, he immediately began to discuss the terms.

"Although I am a Light and Shadow, Akatsuki has always lacked a truly trustworthy confidant. I wonder if my clan could."

The implication was that some members of the clan should completely leave Konoha and join Akatsuki.

These conditions are actually quite dangerous.

Even though Makoto Uchiha was indeed born into the Uchiha clan, he was never a member of Konoha; he was the Kage of another village.

Although Konoha is nominally a village, it is actually a thoroughly disciplined military organization.

As a military organization, how could Konoha allow its ninjas to leave the village at will and join other ninja villages?

This has crossed a red line that the village absolutely cannot cross; from the very beginning, such a breach could never be opened!

If one family splits off a portion of its members today for some reason, and another family does the same tomorrow, then the village will eventually disintegrate.

This behavior constitutes betrayal of the village.

The Uchiha clan is the founding clan of Konoha, and if they lead the way in breaking the rules, the consequences are self-evident.

Tobirama Senju would use this excuse to justifiably and ruthlessly destroy the Uchiha clan.

"It's not that I don't want to agree, but you are also the shadow of the village, and you know what that means."

"We would never do something that completely crosses the red line of the village."

The elders immediately adopted a serious expression.

This principle involves crossing the red line of betraying the village; if that line were crossed, Uchiha Makoto, as the Kage, might not be in any danger.

But these are the kind of people who could potentially spend the rest of their lives in the Anbu's dungeons, and even Madara Uchiha couldn't protect them; they might even have to sacrifice their own family for the greater good.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think this through."

Uchiha Makoto apologized, but he never intended to ask the Uchiha clan for people so directly and obviously from the beginning.

After all, such a move was far too dangerous, and Konoha would never accept it. He was merely laying the groundwork for his real demands later.

This is just a negotiation tactic.

Choosing between lifting the roof and opening a window—a choice that human nature tends towards compromise—the elders have already refused Uchiha Makoto's request once, and it will be difficult to refuse his second request.

"How about this?"

"I've already reached an agreement with Uzumaki Village to launch a project called the 'Study Abroad Ninja Program.' I hope the Uchiha clan can also participate in this project, allowing our clan members to study in Akatsuki Village. Furthermore, I hope our clan can vigorously promote this project in Konoha, as there are quite a few ninja clans in Konoha."

"I hope to strengthen the cooperation between Akatsuki and Konoha, after all, they are allies. The bond between allies should always be strengthened!"

Uchiha Makoto made a second proposal.

The elders wanted to immediately reject the proposal to send a ninja clan member from one ninja village to receive education from another.

Compared to the first, potentially fatal, proposal, this one seems much more reasonable!
"Just studying?"

"Yes, it's just studying!"

Uchiha Makoto smiled and nodded sincerely.

Just studying?

how could it be possible!
This is definitely not just about studying!

The reason why Tobirama Senju was able to successfully use delaying tactics in the last war between Akatsuki and Kumogakure was precisely because Akatsuki had not cultivated enough interest groups in Konoha.

Of all the ninja clans in Konoha, only the Uchiha clan had any vested interests with Akatsuki. The other ninja clans in Konoha had absolutely no connection with Akatsuki.

As a nominal ally with no vested interests, ordinary ninjas would provide assistance to Akatsuki out of moral obligation.

However, ordinary ninjas only need to go to the battlefield as cannon fodder, while the clan leaders of those ninja clans have much more to consider.

War is cruel, filled with the struggle for interests, so they all chose to acquiesce to Tobirama Senju's decision since Tobirama would ultimately take the blame anyway.

Although Akatsuki ultimately did not suffer too many losses due to Konoha's delay, the situation was still very dangerous.

This means that the Konoha ninja clans and Tobirama Senju have joined forces.

If Tobirama Senju were to take the same actions again in the future, they would probably still acquiesce. After all, if Tobirama Senju's initial strategy of persuading the clan leaders of Konoha succeeded, Konoha could enjoy supernormal benefits without bloodshed. Even if it failed, Tobirama Senju chose to take all the blame.

The Akatsuki Village of the past was not like it is now, with money, manpower, prestige, and influence. Therefore, Makoto Uchiha certainly cannot sit idly by and watch this situation continue to spread.

Uchiha Makoto now needs to find a plausible reason to cultivate some Akatsuki ninja in Konoha to work for the benefit of the Akatsuki village. The allure of the world is dazzling, how could mere ninjas possibly resist the sugar-coated bullets of capitalism!

Once the plan succeeds.

If Tobirama Senju, that inherently evil old devil, were to try to stab Akatsuki in the back again, there would be ninja clans within Konoha who would tip off Makoto Uchiha or even actively stand up against him.

As for Tobirama Senju, that inherently evil old devil, he would never agree to such a plan, so Makoto Uchiha had no choice but to bypass him.

The Uchiha clan was tasked with persuading and influencing the various ninja clans of Konoha to push for the implementation of this plan.

"In that case, the Uchiha clan will certainly not object to improving relations between Konoha and Akatsuki, and will do its best to help you implement this plan in Konoha."

The Uchiha clan elders weren't fools either.

They also knew that the truth behind this matter was definitely not as simple as Uchiha Makoto made it out to be.

However, after some deliberation, the clan elders decided to agree to the conditions proposed by Uchiha Makoto.

No matter how you look at it, Uchiha Makoto is a member of the Uchiha clan.

Could it be that Makoto Uchiha would harm the Uchiha clan?

The increased influence and voice of Akatsuki in Konoha will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the Uchiha clan. When the time comes, the Uchiha clan can fully utilize Akatsuki's influence in Konoha to compete for the position of Second Hokage.

"Thank you for your understanding, elders."

"Since the family has helped me so much, I should naturally return the favor!"

"I plan to establish a foundation, an organization independent of ninja villages and for-profit enterprises, dedicated to promoting development and change in the fields of society, economy, environment, and ninja rights, and providing free financial assistance to ninja villages, organizations, and ninja clans in need in the ninja world."

"Cheng, you are indeed a man of noble character and integrity!"

"This financial assistance refers to..."

"Since the Konoha Security Department is of great importance to Konoha and lacks funds, the Foundation can cover half of its staff salaries."

Following the example of Blue Star Eagle's methods, Uchiha Makoto immediately established a foundation and included the Konoha Police Department in the category of those in need of financial assistance.

The foundation will provide half of the staff salaries of the Konoha Police Department free of charge every year.

In this way, the Uchiha clan could allocate half of its personnel to the Konoha ninja clans. Even if this would cause dissatisfaction among the Uchiha clan members, as long as the money was in place, the clan elders would have a reason to appease the clan members, and the Uchiha clan members would not cause trouble.

"Cheng, this is wonderful!"

"Thanks to you!"

"A win-win situation, a win-win situation!"

The clan elders and Uchiha Makoto exchanged glances, and after a moment, they applauded and praised Uchiha Makoto for his generosity. Akatsuki really is rich!

Subsequently.

The Uchiha elders didn't waste this opportunity and discussed with Uchiha Makoto how to properly divide this half of the organization within Konoha.

After all, the Konoha Security Force has only a limited number of personnel, and this is only half of the total. Meanwhile, Konoha has a large number of clan ninjas. In reality, no matter how the personnel are divided, there will always be some people who are dissatisfied. Therefore, it is essential to maximize the benefits.

This time, Uchiha Makoto didn't put on airs and immediately joined in. Being able to participate in the discussion of power distribution within Konoha as the leader of Akatsuki, a ninja village outside of Konoha, was in itself a very rare thing.

After all, once it happens, it will happen again.

Once they tasted the benefits of Makoto Uchiha's involvement, the clan elders developed a habitual way of thinking.
That would be...
After discussing it for a long time, everyone finally came up with a general plan.

Subsequently.

The Uchiha clan elders immediately began to take action.

Makoto Uchiha also volunteered to go along.

The elders looked troubled.

After all, Makoto Uchiha's identity was the Shadow of Akatsuki.

The Uchiha clan, accompanied by a figure of light and shadow, visited the ninja clans of Konoha from house to house.

This is really
Tobirama Senju isn't blind.

However, Makoto Uchiha also had his own reasons.

This would be impossible under normal circumstances, but things are different now.

On big occasions like the New Year, the various clans in Konoha would take the opportunity to visit each other and strengthen their relationships. The Uchiha clan could openly use the pretext of paying New Year's visits to bring Uchiha Makoto to visit and greet the various clans in Konoha.

The reason was crude, but it was plausible enough that the Uchiha clan could fob them off even if Tobirama Senju questioned them.

Now, Uchiha Makoto needs to get these clan elders to accept this reasoning as well.

So he slowly said:

"Considering that the Konoha Police Department needs to patrol the entire Konoha, and the patrol commute is quite arduous, I think the Foundation could provide a monthly subsidy of 3000 ryo to the members of the Police Department who are constantly working for Konoha."

"Since Makoto has said so, let's go together. After all, you are the supporter behind the Konoha Police Force!"

Uchiha Makoto smiled and immediately nodded in satisfaction.

However, he still appreciated the elders' defiant expressions more.

The group set off quickly.

The first thing Uchiha Makoto and the clan elders considered was the Hyuga clan.

Whether considering the strength of the clan or the functionality of the Byakugan, the Konoha Police Department really needs the power of the Hyuga clan.

(End of this chapter)