I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 219 Gale! Listen to your mother, you can't handle it!

Leaf.

As time went by, the police department, which had been completely renovated, was gradually accepted by the villagers, and the area now responsible for maintaining order in the village has undergone tremendous changes.

The police department's sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth brigades absorbed countless civilian ninjas, and with the addition of ninjas from the Uchiha, Hyuga branch family, and Aburame bloodline secret techniques, the situation of being ostracized was no longer the case.

The police department's first five detachments also recruit from outside, but the requirements are higher because these five detachments are responsible for the security of prisons and the outskirts of villages, which is a high-risk area.

In the past, when Fugaku Uchiha led the police department, he chose to be tolerant in order to ease the relationship between the clan and the village. However, this only resulted in them taking advantage of him. Even ordinary people would do the same.

That's human nature. For example, when someone gets drunk and causes trouble, do you arrest them or educate them? There's no specific limit. The clan leader tells you to be tolerant, but if you tolerate it this time, you won't tolerate it next time if it's someone else. Or if two teams set off with different results, it leads to criticism and distrust.

However, Uchiha Yoru's intentions after taking power are now clear: to implement a hierarchical system based on the supremacy of ninjas.

Among ninjas, those with bloodline limits are the most powerful, followed by those with secret techniques, then clan ninjas, and finally commoner ninjas.

The core idea and philosophy is that ninjas, who wield power, are the pillars that will guide the future; ninjas protect civilians, and civilians live in peace and prosperity.

As for committing a crime, ninjas and civilians are subject to different laws and regulations for conviction. For ninjas, it is necessary to consider whether they have just come from the battlefield, whether they have just experienced a brutal mission, and a series of physical and mental changes.

As long as it doesn't result in death, ninjas who commit crimes are usually treated leniently, but they must first go through a period of emotional stability within the Uchiha clan's territory.

Meanwhile, in order to better alleviate the depression in the hearts of the ninjas, the streets on the outskirts of the village, adjacent to the police department, became lively.

Casinos, pubs, geisha houses, food streets, amusement parks, performance venues, etc., directly created an entertainment street.

It allows ninjas who have just experienced a physically and mentally exhausting mission to quickly relax.

Despite its controversial nature, the Uchiha Police Department's clear hierarchical management system was heartwarming for the ninjas.

"It feels so good. This street is great. It's right next to the police station, but no one is causing trouble. There's pressure on my head, but I can also slowly relax."

Inside the tavern, a middle-aged ninja who had just finished a mission couldn't help but sigh. His companion beside him nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right. In the past, when something bad happened during missions, we could only stay at home and slowly recover."

"During wartime, nobody cared about us. It's not as good as it is now. We can all come here to relax and go home to sleep at night."

"Going back tonight? Haha, I bet you'll sneak back sometime."

Hearing their companion's teasing, the two men immediately exchanged knowing smiles.

A bustling street with regulations and right next to the police headquarters, where everyone behaved themselves, was like an unnecessary burden placed on the heads of these ninjas.

If you don't cause trouble, you won't feel pressured; if you do cause trouble, you will feel pressured.

But they're all here to relax, why are they making a fuss?

"Master Ninja, here is your drink."

In just a few months, the once desolate street was transformed into a street that was in no way inferior to the bustling downtown area of ​​Konoha. Ordinary people who came here to do business, or the families of ninjas, all showed envy.

The police department's hierarchical system showed them a path: the path to promotion.

Ordinary people live in peace and contentment, but if you want something better, you have to become a ninja, and once you become a ninja, you can enjoy the treatment of another class.

The hierarchical distinctions among ninjas, such as bloodline limits and secret techniques, are essentially classifications based on power.

If a commoner ninja can become a Jonin, he can receive the same treatment as other bloodline ninjas.

While you can't say the political direction of the previous three Hokage was bad, it was simply too vague and made empty promises without any real substance.

Why for Konoha? We are all Konoha people, and we should treat everyone equally.

They ninjas risk their lives to protect their homeland, shouldn't they be given some special treatment?

Look at what the police department does. Anyone under their jurisdiction gets a discount on medical treatment, and ninja tools enjoy different discounts based on their ninja rank. At the same time, important supplies such as explosive tags are sold to police department members first, then to ninjas from the same village, and only then to people from other villages.

These few simple and effective measures directly earned the police department a lot of praise. Ninjas wanted to join the police department, and civilians wanted to become ninjas and join the police department.

The Uchiha clan didn't actually lose anything from the so-called benefits; in fact, they made a lot of money due to the rapid circulation and exchange of various resources.

……

On a bustling summer street, in a cold drink shop, Moonlight Gale and three friends sat inside.

"Ebisu, across the street is the flower shop that Yugao is planning to open; they're currently putting up preparations."

Directly opposite, you could clearly see Uzuki Yugao with her purple hair tied up, intently tidying up inside, while Gekko Hayate looked determined, clearly indicating that he had made up his mind this time and didn't want to miss out.

Ebisu, Kotetsu, and Izumo also showed curiosity. With the ninja's eyesight and the fact that she was right in front of them, the clear glass made Uzuki Yugao's face even more clearly visible.

Seeing this, Gangzi Tie couldn't help but say enviously, "No wonder she's the prettiest girl in your batch, Jifeng."

Kotetsu and Izumo were originally Asuma's main supporters, but after Asuma went to the Daimyo's residence, the two of them got involved with Ebisu.

After all, although Ebisu was also a commoner, he had a good father who followed the Third Hokage.

Therefore, all three of them have one thing in common: they belong to the Sarutobi lineage.

Hayate Gekko and Ebisu were relatively familiar with each other, but the other two were just traveling together.

"Hayate, are you really going to pursue this Uzuki Yugao?"

When Ebisu saw the female ninja opposite him, he frowned slightly. Although he came from a commoner background, he had been the personal butler of the Sarutobi clan for generations, so he was the most knowledgeable of the four.

Hayate Gekko didn't notice Ebisu's strange expression. Instead, he nodded firmly and said, "Brother Ebisu, I don't want to miss this opportunity. Besides, Yugao and I met at the Ninja Academy."

Seeing the determined look on Hayate Gekko's face, Ebisu naturally understood. Female ninjas were already rare, let alone those with good talent, and their appearance was also extremely outstanding.

"So, how much do you know about this Uzuki Yugao?"

Looking at his good brother, Ebisu hesitated for a moment and tentatively asked a question. Kotetsu and Izumo, who were standing to the side, seemed to have heard the implication in his words, and immediately narrowed their eyes and became bystanders.

Only Gekko Hayate, too excited to notice the expressions on the other three's faces, continued to recount everything about Uzuki Yugao as if it were a treasure trove of memories.

However, the more Ebisu listened, the stranger his expression became. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Hayate, I'm not trying to discourage you, but are you sure you can hold on?"

"Can you hold on?" This question startled Moonlight Gale, whose face was filled with doubt.

Seeing that Gekko Hayate was still caught up in the situation and hadn't realized the problem, and with the two straight men also looking at him with curiosity, Ebisu shook his head speechlessly.

"Hayate, I see that the girl you're pursuing, Uzuki Yugao, is quite wealthy. That purple ninja sword is probably a chakra weapon, and so are the jewelry."

Ebisu had already spoken very subtly to save face for his companion, and Gekko Hayate wasn't stupid either; upon hearing this, a forced smile instantly appeared on his face.

"Well, Yugao is already a special Jonin, and the mission reward is not low. Plus, she's on the front lines, so it's probably spoils of war."

The more Gekko Hayate spoke, the more guilty he seemed, and his face grew paler. He wasn't stupid; could someone who had just become a Special Jonin possess a weapon made of chakra metal?

Even among Jonin, they are extremely precious. A commoner ninja who has only recently become a Special Jonin, and who is so young and beautiful, more importantly, does an ordinary ninja with no background deserve to be chosen by such a precious trophy on the battlefield?

"Well, I have to go home first."

Moonlight Gale's face grew increasingly pale, as if he had figured something out, though he seemed unsure of what it was.

Then Ebisu sighed understandingly and shook his head to comfort her, "You can ask your aunt when you get back. After all, she's in charge of logistics at the Hokage's office building."

With a forced expression, Moonlight Gale waved goodbye to the three and left, failing to see the pity in their eyes.

It ended before it even began, and it was so cruel.

"Sigh, I really envy those powerful and influential people in these big families."

In the absence of outsiders, Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki uttered a sour remark. When Asuma went to the Daimyo's residence, he instructed them to collect information about Uchiha Yoru in their spare time, and they had also heard some rumors about Uzuki Yugao.

Looking at the two of them, Ebisu pushed up his sunglasses, shook his head, and sighed, "We're just small people. We just want to live comfortably, so we don't dare to ask for more."

The three characters' attitudes reflect the mindset of ordinary ninjas: they envy and are jealous of ninjas with bloodline limits, powerful families, and authority, but at the same time, they also want to become like them.

However, as they matured, they were no longer so naive. Knowing that they couldn't catch up no matter how hard they tried, they resigned themselves to their fate and could only grumble and complain in private, feeling only envy for those who existed in their hearts.

They have also developed a mature mindset, which is to accept it and simply seek to lie down and relax.

For example, whether it's Asuma or the Sarutobi clan, it's just a survival instinct for the three of them. Only by attaching themselves to the strong can they lie low.

……

Although Hayate Gekko possesses a bloodline limit, he is not from a large clan, but rather a traditional ninja family, a family composed almost entirely of ninjas for generations. Therefore, influenced by his family, Hayate Gekko wants to find a partner who is also a ninja.

Hayate Gekko's father died in the Third Shinobi World War, leaving only his Chunin mother at home. However, she works in the logistics and data department of the Hokage's office building year-round, essentially as a clerk.

The wind howls under the cover of night.

"Mother, is there any news about the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Looking at her son, Gekko Hayate's mother snorted coldly and sat down in her chair, saying in a cold voice, "Hayate, I'm giving you face now. Uzuki Yugao is not a suitable woman for you. You can't handle her at all."

Why?

It would be fine if others didn't support her, but for her own mother, Gekko Hayate still felt a sense of resentment.

"Mother, Xiyan clearly wants to step down from the front lines now. It's obvious something has happened to her. I don't care about what happened before, but now she's all alone, so why can't I?"

Hayate Gekko isn't stupid. With Uzuki Yugao being so beautiful, and that chakra metal ninja sword, he seems to have guessed something. Yugao might have had a boyfriend before, but they should have broken up now, otherwise things wouldn't be like this.

Looking at her confused son, his mother couldn't help but take a deep breath. If it were anyone else, she would have already started yelling and throwing a tantrum, but this was her own son.

"I've found out about that purple chakra metal ninja sword; it's not an ordinary ninja sword!"

He seemed reluctant to tell his son the stark reality, but fearing his son might act recklessly if he didn't. Gekko Hayate also wore a strange expression, nervously asking, "Isn't it just an ordinary chakra metal ninja sword?"

Chakra metal weapons are also divided into different grades. The most common ones are mixed with a little bit of chakra, and most Jonin use this type of weapon.

Although it's expensive, it's not outrageously unaffordable. A typical chakra metal weapon costs around one million ryo.

Special Jonin have already participated in A-rank missions, and the rewards for A-rank missions range from 150,000 to 1 million. After splitting the rewards among the teams and disregarding various expenses, missions on the battlefield are not up to us. There are many high-level missions, and if we can save up enough, it's barely acceptable.

Seeing her son's stubbornness despite his insincere words, Jifeng's mother sighed deeply. Instead of making a scene, she took out a file from her bosom.

"This is a copy of the file. It's not classified, so you don't need to worry about violating any rules."

Working in the logistics and data management department, she naturally had much easier access to non-confidential records within the village.

"Son, do you know why your mother said you couldn't handle it? This weapon was made by a master craftsman in the spring, and he even provided the materials himself. The craftsmanship alone cost 1.3 million. This is no ordinary chakra weapon; it's already of the quality of a famous sword."

"And these pieces of jewelry, they all have traceable origins. The necklace is worth 300,000, and the bracelet is worth 200,000. Do you think a female ninja from a commoner background, who has just been promoted to Special Jonin, could possess such things? Even our Shippuden clan, which has accumulated wealth over generations, only has one ancestral ninja sword, yet it is still not as valuable as a gift that someone might casually give away."

"What kind of commoner female ninja could possess such precious hand gestures that only powerful clans have? What ex-boyfriend could give her these things? She's clearly a kept woman, a mistress! Now that she's older, she's looking for someone to take her place!"

Moonlight Gale was no longer listening to his mother's sarcastic words, staring blankly at the documents in his hand.

If a commoner ninja goes to great lengths to acquire a weapon, he can barely accept it, but what about jewelry? Only wealthy and noble families have the leisure to pay attention to such things.

A single piece of jewelry can be worth as much as, or even more than, a B-level mission reward, and that's assuming the mission reward isn't split equally.

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