Uchiha Setsuna, who had spoken, had confusion flickering in his eyes.
Almost instantly.
Following Setsuna's question, all the Uchiha looked over.
It was obvious.
Previously, everyone hadn't thought much of it, but now they suddenly realized.
That's right!
This was clearly something that could be resolved simply; after all, maintaining Village public order was a trivial matter that posed no difficulty for the Konoha Leadership.
But why?
Why was the Konoha Leadership willing to return the ancestral land to the Uchiha, yet still reluctant to handle this matter themselves?
Uchiha Jin paused for a moment.
He truly hadn't expected Setsuna, that old member of the Radical Faction, to ask such a profound question.
Did this guy suddenly get smarter after stepping down from the Elder position?
However.
Although he was very puzzled, he still smiled and said.
"Elder Setsuna, that is a profound question!"
"I believe everyone is very interested in this question, so I will briefly explain it."
"The fundamental reason for this problem involves the Second Hokage—Senju Tobirama!"
"When Clan Head Madara failed to become Hokage, Senju Tobirama created this so-called Police Force to appease the Uchiha."
"In essence, it was completely unnecessary!"
"Think about the other Four Great Shinobi Villages; which one has something like a Police Force?"
"The functions of the Police Force can actually be replaced by the Anbu."
"What do you all think is the reason?"
Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.
If it were in the past, he wouldn't have been interested in explaining so much.
On one hand.
The Uchiha are a bunch of stubborn hotheads; if they don't agree with you, they won't listen to anything you say.
On the other hand, there was no time!
When he truly resolved to join the Radical Faction, the Uchiha Clan was already very unstable. What he needed most was to increase the Radical Faction's influence and stabilize it.
Now, however, it was different.
The Radical Faction had completely stabilized and become his staunch supporters; even most of the Moderate Faction and Centrist Faction were now willing to follow his lead.
Although he was not the Clan Head now, as a leader, he should display his wisdom!
Therefore.
At this moment, he narrowed his eyes slightly, giving everyone time to think.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Following Uchiha Jin's words, everyone present also began to ponder.
However.
Although they hadn't fully thought it through yet, upon hearing that other Ninja Villages lacked a Police Force, combined with Senju Tobirama's maliciousness, they immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Ten minutes later.
Seeing that no one spoke, Uchiha Jin knew that the Uchiha were all stubborn hotheads, so he naturally didn't wait any longer.
He took a deep breath and spoke with a solemn tone.
"The Police Force is a conspiracy!"
"Senju Tobirama knew that the Uchiha were arrogant and not good at dealing with people, so he specifically assigned this task to the Uchiha. This was intended to create friction between the Uchiha and the Village's other Ninja Clanss and civilians, allowing him to win over those other groups and isolate the Uchiha."
"In Senju Tobirama's words, because the Uchiha were too strong, they had to be locked in a cage!"
"After the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, took power, he used countless rules, and due to the cowardice of Clan Head Fugaku, he forced the Police Force to give up many of its original important powers."
"Intelligence gathering, searching for spies, and interrogation—these were all lost thanks to that good-for-nothing Fugaku."
"The Police Force now retains only one authority."
"Public order!"
"This is the least influential function of the Police Force, and also the one most likely to create friction with villagers and Ninja Clanss."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly wouldn't allow the Uchiha to abandon the Police Force. Otherwise, if the villagers and Ninja Clanss no longer had friction with the Uchiha, how could the Konoha Leadership target the Uchiha in the future?"
"Therefore."
"The Village will not send its own people; it will only force the Uchiha to take charge of the Police Force!"
Uchiha Jin spoke coldly.
Hiss!
As Uchiha Jin spoke, everyone was stunned where they stood.
Everyone was dumbfounded!
No one had expected that a tiny Police Force carried so many calculations and schemes.
The atmosphere instantly fell silent.
The atmosphere in the entire small courtyard was terrifyingly low.
Finally.
One Uchiha couldn't stand it and couldn't help but ask, "Why is the Village forcing us? What mistake have we Uchiha actually made?"
"Damn the Village!" another Uchiha exclaimed.
For a moment.
Everyone was filled with righteous indignation.
Setsuna, who was leading them, was also very confused.
He couldn't help but look at Uchiha Jin: "Jin, I know you are very smart."
"Do you know the reason?"
Almost instantly.
Following Uchiha Setsuna's question, everyone couldn't help but look at Uchiha Jin again.
They all desperately hoped that Uchiha Jin could provide a reason.
In response to this.
Uchiha Jin pondered for a moment, then smiled and spoke.
"The reason? Of course I know it!"
"Since everyone wants to know, I'll briefly explain it."
"One word: money!"
"You must know that although the Third Great Ninja War has ended, and Konoha appears to be a victorious nation, in reality, Konoha received no war reparations, and the pensions for countless Konoha Ninja who died in battle haven't even been distributed."
"Why?"
"Because Konoha has no money!"
"The pensions for the fallen Ninja must be paid, and Konoha needs to replenish the supplies, such as food and Ninja tools, consumed during the war."
"The Daimyo has said that the Land of Fire absolutely will not provide this money."
"So everyone, where will the money come from?"
"Considering the sudden tension between Konoha and the Uchiha that began with the Nine-Tails Attack, I have strong reason to suspect that the Konoha Leadership has set its sights on the Uchiha."
"Everyone, think carefully: every time Konoha Ninja inquire about pensions, or when the Village experiences financial problems, doesn't Danzo suddenly attack the Uchiha?"
"I can think of two reasons. One is to divert attention, using the Uchiha—an existence feared by all—to cover up issues like pensions and financial deficits."
"The other reason is to buy time."
"What is Konoha waiting for?"
"Considering that as long as the Uchiha can be eliminated, the wealth accumulated by the Uchiha over a thousand years will fall completely into the Village's hands."
"At that time, the pensions for the Ninja sacrificed during the Third Great Ninja War will be covered, Konoha's various financial deficits and food supplies will be replenished, and the Konoha Leadership might even profit on top of that."
"Sacrificing an uncontrollable and universally feared Uchiha solves the pensions for the sacrificed Ninja and the Village's finances. The Konoha Leadership can even make a profit, and Danzo can obtain the Sharingan he has always desired."
"Sacrificing one Uchiha truly brings happiness to ten thousand families!"
"What do you all think of this deal?"
"This is also why I joined the Radical Faction and never considered compromising with Konoha."
"Because Konoha will not allow us to surrender!"
"If we Uchiha surrender, what about the pensions for the sacrificed Ninja? How will the Village's financial deficit be resolved?"
"Think carefully about recent events: why is Konoha suddenly rushing to deal with us?"
"Wasn't it just a month ago that many Ninja proposed that the Village should quickly distribute the pensions for the fallen Ninja?"