The legend of Fifth Uchiha - Chapter 11
Chapter 11 Control of the Security Forces
“I want to be the clan leader, and I will never give up the position of guard!
I’m not trying to fight for power. From the current development trend of Uchiha, I can already see its future demise!
This is not for me, nor for you, nor for Uncle or Fugaku, but for the entire Uchiha!”
Uchiha Naraku’s originally calm demeanor suddenly erupted into a roar.
Sanzo felt Naraku’s determination when he heard this, the once strongest ninja in Uchiha had just retired.
At this moment, Uchiha’s strongest ninja was right in front of Sanzo.
Uchiha Sanzang closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
“Okay, I understand your decision.”
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The next day, in the Konoha Guard Conference Room, Uchiha Sanzo sat in the main seat of the conference room.
Below were the squad leaders, squad vice-captains, squad leaders, and Jōnin of each of the Konoha Guard Force’s squads, kneeling on mats in the hall, as it was a meeting called by the captain of the Konoha Guard Force.
“You are all the elites of the Konoha Guard. I am honored to be the leader of the Guard. Today, I have an important announcement. From now on, the first team will be led by our clan leader, Uchiha Naraku.
Uchiha Jiro, the former captain of the first squad, was promoted to my assistant to assist in the management of the entire security team.”
As soon as Uchiha Sanzang finished speaking, it caused an uproar.
Uchiha Sanzang appointed Uchiha Naraku as the captain of the first squad of the guard. All the staff of the guard realized the significance of this appointment, which was obviously a prelude to the transfer of power in the Konoha Guard.
The first squad of the Konoha Guard is composed entirely of Uchiha ninjas. The second and third squads may have some civilian ninjas and ninjas from small families.
But the First Division is where the Uchiha receive Konoha’s salary and where the Uchiha elites are nurtured.
Controlling the first squad is basically equivalent to controlling the guard team. As for the opinions of the second and third squads, there is no need to worry about them at all.
Uchiha Jiro frowned slightly as he pondered the meaning of the job transfer.
“Jiro, do you have any objection to the transfer?” Uchiha Sanzang asked.
“I will follow your orders!” Jiro reacted and replied quickly.
Uchiha Sanzang has been in charge of the security force for nearly twenty years, and his authority as leader has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Uchiha Naraku secretly glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, and saw that Fugaku’s brows were deeply frowned, with a hint of anger.
When Konoha was first established, the Uchiha clan was united and fought for power in Konoha.
The rights to the Konoha Guard Force were finally won from the Second Hokage, and have always been divided between the two major factions within the clan.
Uchiha Daizo and Sanzo are masters of ninjutsu, and the two brothers seized all the power of the Uchiha clan. It was originally agreed that one of them would be in charge of the clan, and the other would be in charge of the Konoha Guard.
The Great Elder has already handed over the power of the family, but Sanzang obviously has some intention of going back on his word.
Although the other team leaders at all levels had doubts about the appointment, Naraku, as the head of the clan, had a lot of affairs in the clan affairs office and was in charge of all aspects of the Uchiha ninjas.
They had no objection to the clan leader taking over power, but as a result, Uchiha Naraku’s power and prestige reached its peak.
The combination of Uchiha and the Guard made Uchiha Naraku’s power in the entire Konoha seem quite huge.
“Captain, this is probably not in line with tradition. There has never been a situation where the clan leader and the captain of the Konoha Guard Force serve concurrently.”
Uchiha Fugaku questioned quietly, Fugaku realized that the huge power of the Guard and the Uchiha leader combined into one would surely make Konoha deeply fearful.
However, in the anime, Naraku does not exist, and Fugaku eventually reaches this point. By the time he realizes the problem, the situation is already difficult to change.
Now that his power has been taken away by someone else, Fugaku is clearly aware of this problem.
Naraku knew it was his turn to speak up.
“He is only in charge of the First Guard Squadron. There is no tradition or non-tradition. Hasn’t the Uchiha been without an elected clan leader for over 30 years since the last clan leader left Konoha?
Moreover, in tradition, there has never been a ninja decisive battle on the scale of World War I and World War II. Things always develop backwards, and those who blindly adhere to tradition will eventually be eliminated by history.
Just like the Senju clan.”
Uchiha Naraku said calmly with a blank expression.
After Naraku learned about the deal between Uchiha Daizo and Sanzo, even though Naraku was still determined to take control of the guard force, he couldn’t help but blush when facing Fugaku.
Fortunately, Naraku has been a human being for two lifetimes and has some sophistication, so there is nothing unusual on his face.
Fugaku thought about what Naraku said for a while and felt that there was some truth in it.
But it’s also a bit nonsense. The Senju clan retired, and it was precisely because of their untraditional retirement that the Senju clan gradually died out.
However, large clans such as the Uchiha and Hyuga, which follow traditions, are still alive and well.
However, Uchiha Fugaku did not refute and planned to ask again in private after the meeting. During the meeting, he repeatedly questioned the leader’s decision, saying it was not the subordinates’.
Uchiha Fugaku is indeed an excellent ninja who loves peace, respects his leaders, and cares for his people. These are his strengths, but at the same time.
It is precisely because of these excellent qualities that in the anime, after Fugaku took power, his compromise with Konoha Hokage and others was vividly demonstrated, causing Uchiha to fall into the abyss.
“The other teams continue their work as usual. Those who need to report their work may do so now.” Uchiha Sanzang said softly.
In addition to announcing an important appointment, the garrison meeting also began to report on some work.
Naraku listened for a while, most of them were about spies, or some dangerous ninjas experimenting with ninjutsu, endangering the safety of residents.
Mixed in with a lot of trivial matters like cats getting lost, dogs disappearing, street vendors getting arrested and the like.
These Konoha Guard personnel have indeed contributed a lot to the safety of Konoha Village.
However, due to some other minor incidents, lack of friendliness, and arrogance, the villagers are often afraid.
It is hard to imagine that a member of the Konoha Guard, who carries out such dangerous tasks as arresting ninjas with criminal tendencies, also serves as a village manager and manages some small vendors.
The former is responsible for capturing dangerous ninjas with mental health problems, as well as spies and other high-risk tasks. All staff can be said to be silently dedicated, and the mission is unknown to the villagers.
All the villagers knew was that someone next door was caught by the Uchiha Security Force while setting up a stall yesterday.
Naraku listened for a while and shook his head, but still stayed there and did not leave, patiently understanding the work of the security force members.
At the same time, the thought came to my mind
“The title Uchiha Guard Force is not acceptable. It must be changed to Konoha Guard Force.”
These Uchiha clan members are proud of controlling the Konoha department. They call the security force the Uchiha Security Force and are extremely proud of it.
All this must change. This is the Konoha department. If the villagers are dissatisfied, they should also be dissatisfied with Konoha.
If a department claims to be Uchiha related, people will only resent Uchiha and will not associate it with Konoha.