Chapter 76

Chapter 76

Chapter 76: When Privileges No Longer Belong Only to the Uchiha

Uchiha Clan Grounds.

That night, countless shinobi from the Police Force were expecting criticism but, to their surprise, they were met with high praise from the clan head. Bewildered, they exchanged glances—after causing such a significant incident, they weren’t reprimanded but even praised?

Inside the clan head’s room, laughter echoed from time to time.

"Yosuke, you’re finally here."

In addition to the clan head, Fugaku, Mikoto, and other elite members with the Three Tomoe Sharingan were present. This small group of less than twenty were the most influential members of the Uchiha clan.

"Clan Head!"

All eyes turned to Uchiha Yosuke as he entered. There was no hint of disrespect; instead, each gaze held deep admiration. The Uchiha not only respected strength but also honored those willing to sacrifice for the clan’s glory—Yosuke had already proven his dedication in the Grass Country.

When Yosuke entered, the clan head, for the first time in a long while, seemed truly happy and invited Yosuke to sit beside him.

"Everyone, our clan’s greatest contributor is here! Without Yosuke’s bridge-building efforts, we wouldn’t have achieved today’s success. Tonight, the Uchiha and Senju have renewed our alliance to face the impending war together..."

As the clan head spoke excitedly about the clan’s current position, the gathered Uchiha shinobi became even more impassioned. A battlefield? Uchiha do not fear death! What stirred them was the renewed honor of the Uchiha name.

Amidst the excitement, Yosuke wore a serious expression.

"The revolution isn’t over; how can we celebrate halfway?"

"Clan Head! Everyone!"

Once the clan head had finished speaking, Yosuke stood, his expression somber. "Though the clan has taken a first step and allied with the Senju, has the village truly lifted its suspicion of us?"

This statement left everyone in shock, and Yosuke continued, “Tonight’s events show it clearly. The ANBU, the Root, the Intelligence Division—all were well-coordinated, but the Police Force was kept in the dark. They even knew our patrol routes and timing perfectly. If not for the Senju’s warning, this wouldn’t just indicate the village’s mistrust but also the Police Force’s failure!”

The room fell into a heavy silence, with some Uchiha members voicing frustration.

"How dare they! Yosuke is right. Why is everyone informed except for us Uchiha, left to be toyed with?"

“It’s disgraceful! The Police Force was completely blindsided…”

“The Hokage clearly doesn’t trust us…”

The clan head, regaining his composure, understood the weight of Yosuke’s words.

"Yosuke, what do you propose?"

"Propose?" Yosuke took a deep breath, glancing around before focusing on the clan head. "The Police Force currently consists of nine squads, each with a squad leader and two deputies. I think the Police Force’s current structure no longer meets the needs of a growing village…”

Several Uchiha shinobi looked skeptical. "The Police Force was a privilege given to the Uchiha by the Second Hokage. Expanding it might provoke…"

"That’s right. Our strength alone has made the village wary; expanding could worsen things."

“I support Yosuke’s idea—the Police Force is our clan’s strength, and strengthening it is better than restraining it.”

As the clan discussed, Yosuke calmly addressed them, "The current era isn’t that of the Second Hokage."

Yosuke’s words made everyone pause, and the clan head sighed deeply. During the First and Second Hokages' reign, the village dared to entrust the Police Force to the Uchiha due to the Hokages’ confidence in handling it. Now, however, the Third Hokage saw the Police Force as a potential threat.

"Yosuke, what is your suggestion?"

Taking a deep breath, Yosuke replied, “As the war escalates, the Uchiha clan will send many of its elite to the frontlines, leaving the Police Force weakened. Instead of maintaining this limited structure, why not bring the Senju and other clans into the Police Force?”

"Bringing the Senju into the Police Force?" The suggestion surprised some Uchiha, but it also began to make sense.

"The Police Force’s authority has given the Uchiha power but also isolated us," Yosuke explained. “If this privilege becomes something others can share, naturally…”

As Yosuke’s

 voice resonated in the room, the Uchiha elite looked thoughtful.