Uchiha's personal opinion

Putting everything else aside, the names of these organizations completely baffled the Uchiha ninjas.

"Tokuko-kun... what is the purpose of setting up so many departments in the headquarters management agency..." a Jonin from the police department asked somewhat bewilderedly, "Actually, all of these tasks can be handled by one person."

"In order to put the work of the police department system on a path of standardization, systematization and sustainability as soon as possible."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's political ambitions were burning brightly, but after thinking for a moment, he figured that these Uchiha, who were good at killing and arresting people, probably didn't understand, so he added, "To put it bluntly, it's to make it easier to plant more people into the police department."

"You should have said so earlier! This would have been much better!"

The atmosphere at the clan gathering immediately became lively.

In the past, due to limited staffing, many Uchiha clan members were unable to join the police department. Now, putting aside everything else, just seeing so many departments, offices, and groups, even if one may not fully understand them, it is clear that many more clan members can be placed inside.

After all, which family doesn't have a few less successful younger relatives?

"But the police department's original funding came from the villages. If it expands like this, will the villages allocate enough funds?"

The conservative elder, Uchiha Sanchiyo, raised another crucial question.

"Let's reform first. At least we need to establish a new framework for the police department, which can be gradually improved later." Uchiha Tokumitsu had anticipated this. "Sakumo-kun has already taken charge of the Jonin team, and he will support us."

That's true, let's do it first and then talk about it later.

"In addition to the village's funds, we can also charge merchants a fee." Uchiha Tokumitsu briefly explained the concepts of various fees such as security fees, management fees, maintenance fees, fire loss fees, and charcoal tribute fees.

"Let's discuss it further, there's no rush..."

The Uchiha clan members looked at each other blankly and could only manage a dry laugh.

Charging the village's merchants sounds good, but it's also a bit unethical and could easily offend the ninja clans that run businesses. More importantly, the Uchiha clan members feel it's a loss of face.

It's one thing to accept bribes from merchants privately, but what kind of system is this to systematically collect money?

The Uchiha clan members harbored some resentment, but were too embarrassed to voice it.

"Young Master... but I'm afraid the Hokage and the other ninja clans won't agree to the idea of ​​setting up regional police stations in other areas of the village, will they?"

Another police squad leader offered his opinion.

"This item was originally intended as a condition for the deal. Whether it succeeds or not is irrelevant, as long as the reforms of other institutions are successful. Things are done step by step."

Uchiha Tokumitsu explained.

“We can also upgrade the police outposts in the Uzumaki clan's territory directly into regional police headquarters,” another jonin from the police department suggested.

“That’s a great suggestion.” Uchiha Tokumitsu readily agreed. “I’ll go and communicate with the Ashina clan chief at this time. Also, the regional police station set up in the Uzumaki territory can provide a few slots to the Uzumaki clan.”

The Uchiha clan members had no objections, taking it as Uchiha Tokumitsu's attempt to win over the Uzumaki clan.

"De Guang Jun, this last item..."

"So, what is the purpose of the reform of police officer ranks?"

An elder asked again.

The police department's official titles were something Uchiha Tokumitsu created with a slightly mischievous twist.

In the reform plan, members of the Uchiha Police Department will be subject to a dual-track system of rank and title. The rank refers to the position held while in office, while the title refers to the honors and honors held by the personnel, which will be enjoyed for life.

Specific in-service positions are entitled to corresponding ranks;

The Commissioner-General of Police holds the rank of Commissioner-General of Police.

Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, holding the rank of Senior Deputy Police Officer;

The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police, Director of Correctional Services, Director of Education, Director of Medical Services, and other agency heads hold the rank of Deputy Police Officer;

The heads of all agencies under the headquarters management authority, and the deputy directors in charge of the headquarters and administrative offices, shall hold the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police.

Head of professional groups at headquarters, chief of police station, chief instructor of the Education Department, head of the Correctional Services Department, section chief of the Medical Department, and personnel with more than 25 years of service, shall hold the rank of Superintendent.

Police department professional group leaders, heads of the three major departments, and personnel with 20 years of service are awarded the rank of Chief Superintendent or Superintendent.

Three-person squad leaders under the professional groups of the headquarters and administrative offices, personnel with equivalent functions in the three major departments, and personnel who have been in the police force for more than ten years are given the rank of senior sergeant or sergeant.

As for junior officers who have just joined the police force, they are given the rank of senior constable or constable.

In the past, Konoha's official ranks were only divided into three levels: Jonin, Chunin, and Genin. At most, a special Jonin would be split off from the Jonin. The Uchiha had never seen such a varied and dazzling rank system.

Uchiha Tokumitsu then elaborated on the role of the rank system from the aspects of classifying ranks, rewarding merit, and enhancing a sense of responsibility and honor.

The Uchiha clan members only vaguely understood what they were hearing.

But overall, it is also advantageous for the Uchiha clan.

Those officers who had served in the police department for a long time but had not yet attained an official position were particularly satisfied with this.

Since that's the case, then let's not bother asking any more questions and just agree.

After answering several more questions from clan members, the Uchiha clan unanimously voted to approve the police department reform plan jointly proposed by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Uchiha Fugaku, and submitted it to the Hokage's office and the Jonin squad leader for record-keeping.

Yes, the police department's reform plan was submitted under the guise of "filing".

As for how the Hokage will react to this reform plan, that's not something the Uchiha clan is considering for the time being.

Chapter 110 Expansion of the Police Department

When the "Plan for Institutional Reform and Organizational Reform of the Police Department," drafted by Uchiha Tokumitsu and co-signed by Uchiha Fugaku, and signed by the Chief of Police and head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Yomo, was submitted to the Hokage's office for filing by the Jonin class, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his two advisors were somewhat bewildered.

Opinions on the police department, which is constantly in contact with villagers on the front lines, are mixed within Konoha and even within the Uchiha clan.

Overall, however, the criticisms outweighed the praises.

Even the conservative faction of the Uchiha clan once advocated giving up the power of the police department in order to integrate into the village, but even members of the conservative faction did not really accept this proposal.

The reason is simple: the only power the Uchiha clan can hold is the police department.

If they abandon the police department, what difference is there between the proud Uchiha clan, the number one clan in the ninja world, and the spineless Hyuga clan?

As the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was naturally very clear about the opinions within the Uchiha clan regarding the authority of the police department, as well as the villagers' feelings towards the police department.

Moreover, there were many rumors about the Uchiha clan within the village, which were even instigated or encouraged by Danzo.

As the Third Hokage of Konoha, he had too many things to consider.

Compared to Danzo, who disregarded consequences and used any means to achieve his goals, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the Hokage, needed to consider how to prevent the worst possible outcome from occurring when facing conflicts and contradictions within the village.

This also explains why she yielded in the election for the Jonin class leader.

The Uchiha clan was indeed powerful, and the power they wielded was disproportionate to their strength.

But so what?

If power were truly allocated based on the number of Jonin from the Uchiha clan, then nearly half of the positions in Konoha would be monopolized by the Uchiha clan, wouldn't that cause even greater dissatisfaction among other ninja clans?

Without the Senju's control, there was no force within Konoha capable of rivaling the Uchiha.

Even Danzo, who was constantly causing trouble for the Uchiha clan, was seen by the Uchiha clan as nothing more than a useless fool. They only gave him some leeway because of his status as an advisor elder and the Hokage's usual protection of him.

However, the police department reform plan submitted by the Uchiha clan this time is clearly aimed at seizing more power.

"They expand and seize power on their own if they're not given power..." The Third Hokage muttered to himself, "As expected of the Uchiha clan, they're a real handful..."

The two advisors were also there, carefully studying the police department's reform plan.

What do you think?

The third generation leader asked the two advisors.

"If the Uchiha clan really implements this reform plan, then the conflict between the police department and the villagers will inevitably escalate."

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, gave her own judgment.

"But the power of the Uchiha clan will inevitably expand to a point in a short period of time that will terrify other ninja clans."

Mitomon then added his own perspective.

The third generation remained silent.

"Danzo..."

The Third Hokage habitually called out to the Shadow, who specialized in doing the dirty work, but immediately realized that Danzo had returned to the Konoha Hospital for hospitalization.

After Sakumo Hatake won the Jonin Squad Leader election with an unprecedentedly high approval rating, Danzo, though he had expected it, still couldn't help but fly into a rage and smashed a lot of bottles and jars at the Root base with his right hand, which had only recently been reattached.

Due to excessive movement, the wound reopened. Given the limited medical resources at the Root Hospital, the patient has been sent back to Konoha Hospital for postoperative intervention and care.

"Should we call Danzo over?"

Mitomon asked.

"no need……"

The third generation hesitated for a moment, then decided it was best to let his old friend recover properly.

"The establishment of a separate administrative office by the Ministry of Police is not feasible and should be stopped by imperial decree."

"Turn to the next room," said Xiaochun.

The third generation nodded slightly.

"Police Department Hospital... How many medical ninjas does the Uchiha clan have?" Mitokado Homura asked with a mocking expression.

"The rest... can only be described as internal organizational restructuring within the police department, nothing serious..."

The third generation took out his pipe and slowly began to smoke.

"And what about this so-called police preparatory school?"

Xiaochun asked again as she turned to her new room.

"Isn't this just something the Uchiha clan came up with? Ignore it."

The predecessor of the Police Preparatory School was the Police Department's Preparatory Training School, which had been operating for more than four years, but the third generation didn't care at all.

“As long as the police department’s funding doesn’t increase, the Uchiha won’t cause any trouble,” Mitokado Homura said. “Hiruzen, if they ask for more funding next year, we absolutely must not agree to it.”

"That's natural..."

The third generation leader also thought of this problem, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Then let's draft a reply."

The third generation made the final decision.

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