I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

In the original timeline, the storyline mentioning the Uchiha clan shows that their clan meetings are secretly held at the Naka Shrine.

The so-called secret gathering was naturally something that couldn't be seen in the light, which meant that the Uchiha clan at that time was completely isolated, to the point that even if they held a normal meeting, it would arouse suspicion.

The Uchiha clan hasn't reached that level yet; they just hold meetings in the clan's main hall as usual.

After entering the assembly hall, Uchiha Shingen looked around and found the person he was looking for.

"Rice fire." He walked over and patted the brother who had carried a gun with him.

"Oh my, Shingen-nii, you're back!" Uchiha Inaho exclaimed with delight. "You really hit the jackpot this time, well..."

“That goes without saying, the same old rules.” Uchiha Shingen winked. “You know what I mean!”

"A new trick?"

"Absolutely, standing still has never been my way of stagnation."

"You're like my own brother! Just watch, I've arranged everything perfectly for you." Uchiha Inahashi was as excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

"Meeting! Meeting!" someone shouted. "Hurry up and find a seat! The clan chief and elders will be here soon."

"What nonsense! You always say that!" one of the tribesmen retorted unhappily.

"This time it's for real, it's really coming. Those who haven't come in yet, hurry up and come in. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go home."

The last sentence resonated with everyone, and the entry speed noticeably increased.

Soon everyone was seated, and then Uchiha Fugaku and several elders walked through the door together.

The elders of the Uchiha clan actually wield far less power than those of the Hyuga clan, and are more akin to advisors.

But this doesn't mean the clan leader is an emperor; ultimately, the hierarchy within the Uchiha clan isn't that different.

"There's no other way to call a meeting at this time, so let's keep it short." Fugaku Uchiha struck a pose in the main seat, and then cleared his throat to make his words more effective. "The main issue is the production of Jinchuriki."

"Chief, what kind of work does our police department do?" a member of the tribe immediately asked.

"Yes, that's what I wanted to say. The police department has no work to do. This matter will be handled by the secret service, and other departments will not be involved."

“Isn’t this inappropriate?” Another clansman expressed his incomprehension. “The production of Jinchuriki is no small matter. The last time this happened was back in the first generation.”

"But it shouldn't matter much, right?"

"That's true, but it always feels unsettling to know nothing."

The clansmen began to discuss and express their opinions.

However, overall, the Uchiha clan did not take this matter very seriously.

Just as Uchiha Shingen had predicted.

Chapter Sixteen: Just Do It!

Ultimately, thanks to their former ally, the Uzumaki clan, Konoha's tailed beast sealing technology is unparalleled in the ninja world.

The tailed beasts in other villages frequently go berserk, and periodically a Jinchūriki dies to make their presence known, but Konoha remains completely unaffected.

Therefore, the status of Jinchūriki in Konoha is not so awkward.

In other villages, the Jinchūriki are merely vessels, the property of the village, and their own will is considered false and meaningless.

However, in Konoha, although it is still believed that the Jinchuriki's will is affected by the Tailed Beasts, they are not so fake that they cannot be human.

Of course, this doesn't mean there's no risk of going berserk; childbirth is a prime example.

However, the last time Konoha's Jinchuriki were born was a long time ago, and the stability of Konoha's Jinchuriki over the years has given everyone a great deal of confidence.

This overly optimistic attitude is one of the reasons why Konoha suffered heavy losses in the original timeline.

Therefore, Uchiha Shingen decided to make a statement.

"I have a suggestion!" he announced loudly, drawing everyone's attention.

"Shingen, what's your suggestion?" Fugaku Uchiha asked.

“I think that regardless of whether something happens or not, the police department should prepare for the worst-case scenario.”

"What is the worst-case scenario?" Fugaku Uchiha understood what Shingen Uchiha meant.

However, he expressed doubt about Obito Uchiha's abilities.

Even a kaleidoscope isn't a magic bullet, especially when you only have one left.

But the value of the kaleidoscope is undeniable, and he already has plans to take Obito's eyes back from Kakashi Hatake.

Personal feelings are insignificant compared to organizational interests.

"For example, if the Nine-Tails escapes and appears in the village, what should we do then?" Uchiha Shingen asked.

I'm saying this to give you a heads-up, hoping that the Uchiha understand that even in the post-Hiruzen Sarutobi era, the Hokage's name is Minato Namikaze, and the police department has never had a supervising leader. There is only one superior, the Hokage, and the police department doesn't have to obey orders from just anyone.

“In that case, we will naturally act according to the Hokage Building’s arrangements. The police department is a department of Konoha,” said Fugaku Uchiha.

“There are many people in the Hokage Building,” Shingen Uchiha said. “It’s not like just anyone can order the police department around, is it? Besides, I think that at that point, it won’t just be a matter for the police department, but for the Uchiha clan to do.”

"The Uchiha clan is the police department." Fugaku Uchiha didn't like this conversation, so he decided to skip the topic.

But Uchiha Shingen thought it wouldn't work.

"Clan leader, if I may be so blunt, the Uchiha have never been the police force. The police force can do without the Uchiha; it's just that the current Uchiha can only rely on the police force to gain benefits." He stood up and said to the somewhat astonished clansmen, "We have nowhere else to go but the police force. This distinction needs to be made clear."

"Shingen, what are you trying to say?"

"Some things can be reasoned about, and some things cannot. If the police department fails to act when something happens, the blame will fall on the Uchiha clan, not the police department. The survivors will be angry, and public opinion will be overwhelming. At that time, will the Uchiha clan withdraw from the police department, or will they fight to the end and stand against all the villagers?"

“That won’t do!” a clansman immediately said. “It’s an arrangement by the Hokage Building.”

"How do you usually go to work?" Uchiha Shingen looked at him. "So many families have lost members, and you're still arguing with him about procedures?"

“No, that’s just a hypothesis,” the tribesman realized.

“It should be a reasonable assumption,” Uchiha Shingen said. “If it’s feasible, then it’s reasonable.”

"Who could do that?" the tribespeople didn't believe it.

“I can do it.” Uchiha Shingen’s words startled everyone. “Is it that difficult? When a Jinchuriki gives birth, the Nine-Tails’ chakra will completely expose her location. All we need to do is use space-time ninjutsu, using the newborn baby as bait to lure the Fourth Hokage away from the Jinchuriki. Then everything will fall into place.”

"Stop bragging!" the clansman said angrily. "Isn't this just sophistry? What kind of ninjutsu could allow you to do all this in such a short time? I could have said I knew Wood Release."

“You definitely don’t know Wood Release.” Uchiha Shingen’s figure disappeared from his original spot and reappeared behind his clansmen. “But I can use Flying Thunder God Technique. I can go wherever I want, including the whole village and the forest.”

Splash!

Everyone in the hall stood up, shocked. The clansman who had been talking to Uchiha Shingen turned around, looking completely bewildered.

"Shingen! When did you learn the Flying Thunder God Technique?!" Fugaku Uchiha felt this made no sense at all. The clan's library had Tobirama Senju's Water Release techniques, but not the Flying Thunder God Technique. Or rather, it was a version that the Uchiha clans had made up themselves.

This is indeed a support ninjutsu, but this support ninjutsu has killed Mangekyou Sharingan users!

“I learned it by watching more, clan leader. You know me perfectly well.” Uchiha Shingen said matter-of-factly, “As someone with the surname Uchiha, it’s normal that I can learn the Second Hokage’s Water Release techniques, let alone know something else, right?”

"Then do you know the Impure World Reincarnation technique?" Uchiha Setsuna suddenly asked.

"How is that possible? Who would know how to make something like that? I've never seen one before."

"Is this the reason you made such a bold assumption?" Fugaku Uchiha took a deep breath, telling himself not to get angry.

Damn it! Why didn't they tell you about something so important?

No wonder I was worried that Obito Uchiha would cause trouble. Since he wasn't taken down by Obito using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Obito probably has similar methods.

"You believe... that the Nine-Tails could be exploited using similar methods, is that right?"

“Let’s make bold assumptions and carefully verify them,” said Uchiha Shingen. “The ninja world is so big, there are many incredible things.”

"Alright, no need for further words," Uchiha Setsuna said. "I propose that if the Nine-Tails escapes, I believe the Uchiha clan must fight on the front lines! Let's vote."

The clansmen discussed it for a while, and then began to vote.

"agree!"

"Me too!"

"Yes, this is an opportunity to prove the strength of our Uchiha clan!"

"Opportunity my foot! Can't you speak properly?"

After a vote, they reached a consensus: if the Nine-Tails escapes, they'll take it down!

No one can stop it.

"That concludes today's meeting. Everyone, please disperse," Uchiha Setsatsu announced, ending the meeting.

The serious atmosphere vanished instantly, and everyone scattered as soon as they heard the meeting was over.

Nine-tailed fox is important, but getting off work is more important.

This doesn't conflict with maintaining the family; love is kept in the heart.

Uchiha Shingen also reunited with his partners and set off for their destination immediately.

With a major battle imminent, how can we not relax our muscles and adjust our condition to the peak?

The Jinchūriki is still in the village, which means there's still time; it won't be today.

Tonight, with the full moon high in the sky, it's a perfect time to brew a pot of fine tea, listen to a pure melody, let go of yourself in the quiet of the moment, savor the warmth and coldness of life, and leave behind a lingering fragrance.

Chapter Seventeen: Obito, are you ready?

Several days passed, and everything in Konoha seemed peaceful.

However, some observant people have noticed that the movement of the secret agents is different from usual, and some of them have disappeared from the village.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, no longer works overtime in the office every night.

In the days that followed, Uchiha Shingen also made his preparations.

On one hand, he stored up the natural energy within his body; on the other hand, he maintained his sense of chakra and firmly locked onto the current Jinchūriki, Kushina Uzumaki.

After revealing the Flying Thunder God at the clan meeting, he had more freedom and plenty of time to do these things.

Based on this, nothing else can be done.

The Hokage Building had complete control over where Kushina Uzumaki would ultimately give birth and how the related measures would be arranged; Shingen Uchiha had no way of knowing this.