He was in Konoha, and his domineering aura was overflowing.

Almost simultaneously, a rumor about the customs and character of Konoha Village began to quietly spread among the people.

As soon as Uchiha Fugaku stepped into the police department, he heard a commotion. Several people were huddled together, talking about something.

What are you talking about?

"Captain Fugaku, we're talking about a pervert in the village."

The others offered their own explanations.

"I heard he's an old one-eyed bastard who likes to molest young boys in the middle of the night. That kind of scoundrel should be locked up in prison."

"No, no, no, he should be killed."

"I heard that pervert's head is wrapped in bandages, so he should be easy to spot. If we bump into him on the street, we must teach him a lesson from our police department!"

"There are a lot of people spreading this outside, and they're quite detailed. Even if it's not entirely true, it's not far off."

The more Uchiha Fugaku listened, the stranger his expression became.

One-eyed man, old man, with bandages wrapped around his face.

These characteristics combined automatically conjured up a suspect in his mind.

Is it possible?

No, no, no, it shouldn't be that bad.

But he couldn't help but wonder.

Ninjas are generally a group of people under immense pressure, and it's not surprising that such immense pressure can lead to all sorts of strange behaviors.

So, could it really be like that?

Just then, a member of the secret service appeared at the police department.

The Uchiha members weren't interested in the Anbu; they just gave them a look.

"Captain Fugaku, the Hokage is looking for you."

The sudden matter startled Fugaku Uchiha, but he quickly came to his senses.

"Hold on."

After arranging the affairs of the police department, he followed the Anbu to the Hokage Building.

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At this moment, in the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the noblewoman sitting opposite him and felt a chill run down his spine. He smiled bitterly.

"Mito-sama, isn't this... a bit inappropriate?"

“Inappropriate?” Mizuto Uzumaki’s eyes opened slightly, her tone calm.

"Why is it inappropriate? They're all contributing to Konoha. Is the police force prohibited from leaving the village for missions or from contributing to the village?"

"No, it's just that, Mito-sama, that's the police department after all, and I don't think it's suitable for a genius like Isogen to grow up in."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put it very tactfully; if it were Sakumo Hatake, he would have accepted it. But Mito Uzumaki, having lived through turbulent times, knew exactly what Hiruzen was thinking.

"A genius?" Mito Uzumaki scoffed. "I've seen plenty of geniuses, old woman. Is there a rule that all geniuses have to follow the same process?"

"What, you think you can teach this old woman how to do things just because you've taught a few outstanding students?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi could only smile wryly after being told this by Mito Uzumaki, repeatedly stating that he absolutely had no intention of teaching the old man how to do things.

He needs to have the guts to teach Uzumaki Mizuto how to do things.

The achievements of the First Hokage in conquering the world and the Second Hokage in establishing it are no joke.

Mito Uzumaki possessed status, achievements, and strength, and was Konoha's most important strategic deterrent. The reason why Konoha was not truly attacked during the two Shinobi World Wars was not only because Konoha was powerful, but also because other ninja villages feared this living fossil.

Especially now, everyone knows that this elder has lost his grandson, and his granddaughter has gone out to relax. He only has Kushina by his side, and the only things he cares about are Kushina and Konoha.

Now let's add a song with fifty strings.

From a general perspective, this is a good thing.

The most terrifying people are those who have everything and those who have lost everything.

Even though he knew that Konoha was the brainchild of the First Hokage and that he certainly wouldn't stand idly by if something happened to it, his heart was still pounding.

But then again...

Mito Uzumaki has been in seclusion for the past few years and rarely appears in public. Her move is still aimed at placing Isogen into the police department.

This move is bound to cause unease in the village and is detrimental to Sarutobi Hitsuji's authority.

Mito Uzumaki practically watched Hiruzen Sarutobi grow up, so she was well aware of his current thoughts.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's worries were in vain, because it wasn't her idea to put Isogen in the police department.

She was also puzzled.

She knew that Isogen had a good relationship with the Uchiha clan, but she hadn't expected him to join the police department on his own initiative. However, considering that joining the police department was safer than joining the Anbu, she agreed.

At least the police department's area of ​​operation is basically within the village.

"Hokage-sama, Mito-sama." Uchiha Fugaku pushed open the door and entered.

He was slightly taken aback when he saw the dazzling red color, but quickly realized what was happening and greeted her with a hint of surprise.

He knew of Mizuto Uzumaki, but didn't know much about him.

I never expected to see him at the Hokage Building.

Mizuto Uzumaki didn't beat around the bush and directly stated the arrangement for Isogen to be placed in the police department.

Uchiha Fugaku was shocked.

"Lord Hokage, I don't mean anything by this, but the police department is full of Uchiha people. It might not be appropriate to bring in Isogen-kun."

He politely declined.

He had a good personal relationship with Ishizō, but having a good relationship and getting someone into the police department are two different things.

Ever since the Second Hokage assigned the police department to the Uchiha clan, they have treated it as their own private territory. The entire department is staffed by Uchiha, and even the food in the dining hall is prepared by Uchiha who lack ninja skills.

He was worried that if he sent people there, the tribe would cause an uproar and invite trouble.

Mito Uzumaki knew this perfectly well and gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a look.

"Ahem, Fugaku, don't rush to refuse. This isn't a permanent arrangement. I'll transfer him out of the police department after Ishizō officially graduates."

Mito Uzumaki coughed lightly: "This is my decision. If any of the old men in the Uchiha clan have any objections, let them speak to me personally."

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"Too deceiving!"

When Fugaku Uchiha relayed the news back to the clan's higher-ups, several elders immediately slammed their fists on the table, their eyes wide with anger, and angrily rebuked Mito Uzumaki for his lack of martial ethics, for killing first and reporting later, for his disrespect for elders, and for bullying the Uchiha clan, who were powerless, by abusing his status!

"Um, so what do I do?"

"Of course we let them in," an elder said impatiently.

Uchiha Fugaku was slightly taken aback.

The elders were furious.

Even among the higher-ups, few knew that Mito Uzumaki was the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki, but at this level, anyone with a little brainpower could guess most of it.

It's just letting a little devil into the police department, which is better than having the Nine-Tailed Fox blocking the main gate.

Compared to the younger, impetuous Uchiha, those who have experienced the trials of time understand the art of life better.

The Uchiha clan respects the strong.

Hashirama Senju conquered a vast territory and was known as the God of the Shinobi World. Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, made great contributions to Konoha and, during his reign, also suppressed the Uchiha clan. They recognized him.

They had a very close relationship with Mito, whom they respected equally.

"However, the police department doesn't accept just any rotten fish or shrimp."

Just then, sitting in the main seat, the current Uchiha clan leader, Uchiha Kyuuki, looked at his son and said in a deep voice.

"Test his abilities, and if that doesn't work, then we'll find a way to get rid of him."

He was willing to give him this opportunity out of respect for the Hokage and Mito Uzumaki, but if he couldn't seize it, even if those two came in person, they wouldn't be able to find fault with him.

Ninja Academy students who haven't graduated yet join the police force.

The thought of this gives him a headache.

As for refusing.

Ah, the news that Mito Uzumaki is dead, her grandson is gone, and now only a little girl from the Uzumaki clan is left to serve her is known to every ninja clan. At this age, Isogen is clearly being treated like a grandson by her. If they don't give this old man who has dedicated his life to Konoha face, then this old man won't give them face either.

Chapter 32: What I Saw at the Police Department (Please Read and Add to Your Favorites)

Konoha Hospital.

Yukino Kagura was holding a medical supply when she learned that Isogen Yuka was leaving the hospital, and she immediately looked reluctant to part with him.

She didn't say anything to try and persuade her to stay.

"You're finally graduating early! We've all been discussing when you'll graduate early."

Yukino Kagura smiled, but her eyes held a hint of worry.

Graduating from the Ninja Academy means officially entering the ranks of ninjas and carrying out missions.

Even knowing that Isogen was a genius, she was still worried. Before his potential was converted into real strength, a so-called genius was the fattest prey in the eyes of his enemies.

She wanted to persuade Igarashi to stay at the hospital, given that he was already a medical ninja, but she swallowed the words back.

Medical ninjas also have to go to the battlefield and carry out missions.

Moreover, with a talent of fifty strings, he shouldn't be confined to the small Konoha Hospital.

Isogen smiled slightly: "If you miss me, Yukino-sensei, you can come to the police station to see me."

Yukino Kagura was about to nod in agreement when she suddenly realized something and abruptly looked up.

"Police Department?!"

"Yes, I just changed jobs. The police department occasionally needs to leave the village for missions, but most of the time we still stay in the village."

Yukino Kagura felt that her feelings had been wasted, but looking at Isogen Yuka's youthful face, she couldn't help but feel fortunate.

The police department is good, even though those Uchiha are arrogant, it's still better than graduating and leaving the village to carry out missions.

"Teacher Yukino doesn't reject the Uchiha clan?" Igarashi asked curiously.

"Why should we reject them?" Yukino Kagura countered. "The Uchiha are also part of Konoha, and although they are proud, they are not arrogant. As long as you go along with them, they are easy to get along with, and even a little cute."

"There are also many ordinary people in the Uchiha clan who are not ninjas. Last week, a child gave me an apple candy after recovering from an illness."

Yukino Kagura laughed heartily.

Seeing Yukino Kagura's smiling, curved eyes, Igogen Yoka made her decision.

Go easy on me this time.

"Ok?"

"Goodbye, Yukino-sensei."

"Yes, when you get to the police department, you should get along well with everyone."

After saying goodbye to Yukino Kagura, Isogen bids farewell to several people he met at the Konoha Hospital.

Hearing that he was leaving, Zhan Jun was filled with dread.

Minamino Kimura patted him on the shoulder, speaking earnestly.

"Yu Ge, with you leaving, our hospital has lost a pillar of strength. You must come back to visit often in the future."

Before Yuuka Ichinose arrived, Konoha Hospital frequently experienced medical disputes; after Yuuka Ichinose arrived, these incidents have almost disappeared.

Isogen nodded slightly: "Yes."

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