In Konoha: I will spread the will of conquest throughout the ninja world.

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The brainwashed ninja knelt on one knee, while Danzo stood with a gloomy expression.

Mito Uzumaki's warning struck him and Hiruzen Sarutobi indiscriminately.

Especially him.

He remained silent for a long while with a somber face before letting out a barely audible hum.

Even if he had many ulterior motives, he could only restrain himself as much as possible in front of Mito Uzumaki, who was still alive.

At almost the same time, a rumor about the discipline and appearance of Konoha Village began to quietly spread among the people.

As soon as Fugaku Uchiha stepped into the police station, 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 at night. That kind of scoundrel should be locked up in jail."

"No, no, no, they 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'll make sure he experiences the methods of our police department!"

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

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

A one-eyed man, an old man, with bandages wrapped around his face.

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

Is it possible?

No, no, it shouldn't be like that, it's not 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 they might exhibit strange behaviors under such pressure.

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 each other a look.

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

The sudden event 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 felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the noblewoman sitting opposite him, and smiled bitterly.

"Lady Mito, this... isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"Not suitable?" Mito Uzumaki opened her eyes slightly, her tone calm.

"Why is it inappropriate? It's all about contributing to Konoha. Are 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 a suitable place for a genius like Isogen to grow up."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were very tactful; if it were Sakumo Hatake, he would have accepted it. But Mito Uzumaki, having lived through turbulent times, knew exactly what was going on in Hiruzen's mind.

"A genius?" Mito Uzumaki scoffed. "I've seen plenty of geniuses. 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 had absolutely no intention of teaching her how to do things.

He'd need the guts to teach Mito Uzumaki 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 the two Shinobi World Wars did not truly defeat Konoha was not only because Konoha was powerful, but also because other ninja villages were wary of 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 another fifty-stringed melody.

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 would definitely not stand idly by if something happened to it, his heart was still pounding.

But then again.

Mito Uzumaki has been retired in recent 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 Hiruzen Sarutobi's authority.

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

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's worries were in vain, because it was not her idea to put Igarashi in the police department.

She was also puzzled.

She knew that Isogen had a good relationship with the Uchiha clan, but she didn't expect 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 activities are basically confined to 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 then he reacted and greeted him with a hint of surprise.

He knew of Mito Uzumaki, but didn't understand her.

I never expected to see him at the Hokage Building.

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

Fugaku Uchiha was startled.

"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 and Ishizō had a good personal relationship, 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 people, and even the food in the canteen is prepared by Uchiha people who have no ninja talent.

He was worried that if he sent people there, the clansmen would erupt in anger and cause 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 Isogen 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 talk to me personally."

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"This is outrageous!"

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 acting first and reporting later without authorization, for disrespecting his elders, and for bullying the defenseless Uchiha clan by taking advantage of his status!

"Um, so what do I do?"

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

Fugaku Uchiha 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 thought 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 gate.

Compared to the younger, impetuous generation, the Uchiha, having 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, steadily suppressed the Uchiha clan. They acknowledged...

They also respected Mito Uzumaki, who had a close relationship with them and was quite capable.

"However, the police department doesn't accept just any scoundrel."

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

"Test his abilities; if he doesn't pass, 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.

Ha, the news that Mito Uzumaki died, her grandson left, and now only a little girl from the Uzumaki clan is left to serve her is known to every ninja clan. At her age, Isogen is obviously being cared for like a grandson by her. If we don't give this old man who has dedicated his life to Konoha face, then this old man won't give us face either.