"Shirou-kun! This time, your actions are truly bold!"

  Following Shirou's suggestion, the elite members of the Uchiha cn gathered in the room were either stunned or furrowing their brows.

  The young cn leader, Uchiha Fugaku, frowned deeply and said gravely,

  "Are you saying that the reason the Police Force being exclusively controlled by the Uchiha is causing isotion? And now you propose turning it into a joint force with the Senju, or even opening it up to everyone?"

  Fugaku had indeed discerned the crux of the issue, which made Shirou smile and nod in agreement.

  "In Konoha, every department—yes, even the Anbu—at least openly allows participation from all Konoha shinobi. The Police Force, however, has become the private power of the Uchiha. Do you think that's fair?"

  "This unique privilege is both the Uchiha's pride and the root of our isotion," Shirou said calmly. Yet, deep down, he thought to himself, This is merely one of the reasons for our cn's isotion within the vilge.

  "Of course, the core strength of the Police Force will remain under Uchiha control, but this change would allow our cn to redirect more of our power to missions beyond the vilge or within the Land of Fire, instead of dealing with petty matters within the vilge."

  "As for security patrols inside the vilge, I believe no one here is particurly eager to fight over that responsibility, right?"

  At his st remark, Shirou's tone turned teasing, instantly lighting the heavy atmosphere. Some even ughed bitterly and said,

  "Who would want that? The vilge's so-called Police Force is nothing more than breaking up drunken fights or chasing lost cats and dogs."

  "Exactly! Even now, our cn members in the Police Force are scrambling to take on prison guard duties or patrols outside the vilge. None of them want to manage the vilge's security…"

  The grievances among the Uchiha elites surfaced, clearly pent up for quite some time.

  "Shirou-kun, I understand your point," Fugaku said gravely after listening to their compints.

  "This is indeed the best time to reform the Police Force. Most importantly, if an incident like st night's happens again, it won't just be the Uchiha facing distrust. The same will apply to the Senju, the Aburame, and all Konoha shinobi involved in the Police Force!"

  With the ongoing war on the frontlines requiring many Uchiha to be deployed, the timing was perfect.

  "I will personally visit the Senju, Aburame, and other cns. Due to the war in the ninja world, the Uchiha have decided to deploy our elite to support the frontlines, leaving the Police Force undermanned…"

  Fugaku spoke with determination. He had realized the benefits of this proposal. If it succeeded, cns willing to contribute members to the Police Force would no longer isote the Uchiha as they once had. This was an excellent opportunity to mend retions with the vilge.

  However, while Fugaku was visibly excited, Shirou silently shook his head. Fugaku still failed to see the bigger picture.

  Ordinary Konoha shinobi and some cns may indeed resent the Uchiha's privileges, which led to their isotion. But what about the vilge's higher-ups?

  To them, any power they couldn't control was seen as a threat. That's human nature!

  Understanding human nature and manipution was Shirou's forte. He aimed to shatter the Uchiha's illusions step by step, forcing them to see reality.

  What he wanted was a unified Uchiha with a singur vision!

  ...

  The Next Day

  Fugaku personally visited various cns.

  In the Senju residence, after Fugaku left, Uzumaki Mito smiled and said,

  "It seems the Uchiha have changed significantly over the years."

  In her mind, the Uchiha had always been stubborn and single-minded. Now, they understand the importance of sharing resources.

  However, Tsunade, standing nearby, scoffed and said dismissively,

  "Grandma, this is probably Shirou's idea."

  As she spoke, Tsunade held up a red-covered book titled My Struggle and raised an eyebrow.

  "The fourth volume, In Konoha, is well-written. It doesn't just focus on the Uchiha but takes a broader perspective, even critiquing the cn's fws…"

  The newly released fourth volume objectively described the flourishing Konoha and the stubbornness of the Uchiha from an outsider's perspective. While pointing out the Uchiha's shortcomings, it also showcased a vision far beyond cn boundaries.

  "Oh? It seems I am getting old," Mito said with a smile as she gnced at the book. As someone who regarded Uchiha Shirou as the next Uchiha Kagami, she had been keeping a close eye on him. She had read the book as soon as it was published and noted the ambition and vision within its pages.

  "Tsunade, this child already possesses the mindset of a Hokage, far surpassing you," Mito joked, eliciting a helpless reaction from Tsunade.

  Despite her dismissive attitude, a flicker of pride fshed in Tsunade's eyes, as if to say, See? This is the boy I, Tsunade, picked—no, the next great Uchiha!

  ...

  Hokage's Office

  "Hiruzen, the Uchiha are unexpectedly willing to give up some power, inviting the Senju, other cns, and even civilian shinobi into the Police Force," said Koharu Utatane gravely.

  Homura Mitokado nodded in agreement.

  "Yes, this uncharacteristic behavior must be influenced by Lady Mito."

  The alliance between the Senju and Uchiha had already made the vilge elders uneasy. They had been pnning to sow discord, but now the Uchiha had made the first move.

  "The war in the Land of Rain has escated," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, handing a cssified document to his advisors. The content made their expressions grow solemn.

  "The Uchiha's proposal for the Police Force is reasonable and aligns with the vilge's policies. We have no grounds to intervene," Hiruzen said, exhaling a puff of smoke.

  "However, Hiruzen, this only makes the Uchiha more dangerous—especially if they ally with the Senju!"

  Koharu's voice carried deep apprehension. Homura frowned, sharing the same concern.

  Just then, the doors burst open with a loud bang. Danzo Shimura stormed in, fuming.

  "Hiruzen! Leave this matter to the Root. The connection between the Uchiha and Senju, all thanks to that Uchiha Shirou, must be severed!"

  While Koharu and Homura nodded in agreement, Hiruzen sternly rebuked Danzo.

  "Danzo! The battlefield in the Land of Rain is our priority. As Hokage, I forbid any reckless actions!"

  Although Hiruzen's reprimand seemed firm, Danzo understood his old friend's tacit approval. With a cold snort, he said,

  "Fine, Hiruzen. But once the war ends, Konoha won't tolerate such an unstable element any longer."

  Hiruzen didn't respond, but his silence spoke volumes. Koharu and Homura exchanged knowing gnces, a shared understanding that pns would proceed after the war.