"Kinya, this mission is crucial for the relationship between our clan and Konoha, so I need the most elite ninjas from the Uchiha clan!"
In the Merchant Association, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Kinya, who was seated at his desk flipping through some documents, his eyes filled with anger.
He had already made his intentions clear, but Uchiha Kinya remained silent and showed no intention of releasing anyone.
"Kinya, say something! I only need to take six people!" Seeing Uchiha Kinya's silence, Uchiha Fugaku continued, "If this mission is executed well, our clan's situation will improve, and the clan members can take on missions again!"
"I've already told you, Clan Leader, I have nothing to do with the Police Force!" Uchiha Kinya looked up at the increasingly agitated clan leader, signaling him to calm down. "If you want to borrow people from the Police Force, go ask Genya!"
"You don't manage the Police Force, so what about the Merchant Association? Don't the Police Force members work for the Merchant Association?" Uchiha Fugaku's mouth twitched. His good mood was ruined by Uchiha Kinya's refusal to lend him some people.
As the head of the Merchant Association and the father of Genya, Uchiha Fugaku didn't believe that Uchiha Kinya couldn't make a decision; he was simply avoiding responsibility.
He knew that once Hyuga Hiashi had given orders in the clan that everyone must obey.
It was quite pathetic for the Uchiha clan leader.
This only increased Fugaku's dissatisfaction with Uchiha Kinya.
"All the ninjas from the Merchant Association are out on missions, and the rest are in the Uchiha Police Force. So, go to the Police Force and ask Genya. If he agrees to your request, I won't oppose it!" Uchiha Kinya directly deflected, honestly not wanting his clan members to take on missions.
Were village missions easy?
If anything, they were quite difficult. If the tasks were simple, the Uchiha clan members wouldn't be participating.
"Fine, you don't want to lend anyone? I'll go to the Police Force myself!" Uchiha Fugaku was thoroughly disappointed in Uchiha Kinya. He planned to persuade Uchiha Shin and the others himself.
He figured they should understand the bigger picture; as long as Uchiha Shin agreed, Uchiha Kinya would have no choice but to comply.
"Alright, I'll take you there!" Hearing about the persuasion at the Police Force, Uchiha Kinya became interested. He wanted to see who still had an interest in the tasks from Konoha.
Next to the merchant association, many people had gathered in the Police Force. Some were discussing recent events in Konoha, while others were training in the area.
Uchiha Fugaku entered with a dark expression, followed by the smiling Uchiha Kinya.
"Boss!"
"Clan Leader!"
The crowd first greeted Uchiha Kinya before acknowledging Uchiha Fugaku. This made Fugaku's face darken even more.
Was the Uchiha clan leader less respected than a merchant association boss?
"I have a mission for you today. If you complete this mission, the relationship between the village and our clan will improve, and the Uchiha clan will flourish again!" Uchiha Fugaku spoke directly without beating around the bush.
"We only need six Jonin for this mission. Anyone who agrees can sign up!"
Fugaku's words carried a persuasive tone, emphasizing the clan as if everything he did was for their sake.
After he finished speaking, he looked at Uchiha Shin, one of the elite Jonin in the Uchiha clan, whose strength would greatly enhance the mission.
However, after he spoke, the room fell silent. No one responded.
It seemed like no one had heard him.
Had these people fallen so low and become so corrupt that they no longer cared about the clan's interests after following Uchiha Kinya?
Just as Fugaku felt awkward, Uchiha Shisui, who had been waiting outside for news, walked in and heard Fugaku's words.
Seeing the Uchiha clan members in the Police Force remain unresponsive, Shisui felt a surge of anger. "This mission concerns the thawing of relations between our clan and Konoha, as well as the clan's survival. Do you really want to watch our clan remain in a deadlock with Konoha?"
Once again, it was about the clan's duty!
This put the Uchiha clan members in a difficult position. Some among them cared for the Uchiha clan and were willing to give everything for it.
For the clan's revival, it was acceptable to undertake a mission.
"Why is it so lively in the Police Force today?" At that moment, Genya walked in with small steps, his face serious. When he saw Uchiha Fugaku, he bowed slightly in greeting.
He had just finished training and sent Hikari to find Toshi to treat Hyuga Neji's mother. He came to the Police Force to take a look but unexpectedly encountered this situation.
"Genya-kun." Uchiha Shin quickly greeted Genya, breaking the previous silence.
"Genya, you're just in time! Your father said you are in charge of the Police Force's affairs!" Uchiha Fugaku said, looking at Genya, then snorted coldly, "I'm borrowing six ninja from your Police Force; arrange it!"
When speaking to Genya, Uchiha Fugaku habitually ordered him in a tone befitting an elder.
This tone made Uchiha Kinya and Uchiha Shin unhappy, and they frowned slightly.
However, Genya looked at Uchiha Fugaku with a smile on his youthful face, warm yet resolute as he replied, "No borrowing!"
Having entered, he had grasped the general situation. The village wanted the Uchiha to undertake a mission, which couldn't be simple.
Genya knew that simple tasks with high rewards were not available to the Uchiha clan; they had long been taken by the Sarutobi or Shimura clans.
"No… no borrowing!" Uchiha Fugaku's eyebrows twitched. He didn't expect Genya to refuse so decisively without any hesitation.
"Genya, do you know what you're saying?" Uchiha Fugaku frowned, believing Genya was too young to understand the seriousness of the matter. He attempted to explain, "This is a matter that concerns the rise and fall of the clan; you must think carefully!"
"May I ask, Clan Leader, what mission is this?" Genya inquired.
"This…" Uchiha Fugaku frowned but still replied, "The mission is classified; only the person taking the mission can know!"
"Is there danger involved?" Genya continued to ask.
"How could there be a mission without danger?" Uchiha Fugaku said, somewhat impatient with Genya's questioning. "However, with our Uchiha genius ninja Shisui leading the team, the danger level will be minimized!"
Hehe.
Reduce the danger to the minimum? I would be crazy to believe that.
Shisui, standing behind Fugaku, quickly nodded, "I will do my best to ensure the safety of our clan members!"
Shisui!
Genya glanced at the handsome young man standing behind Fugaku. This was their first close encounter.
Just looking at the Uchiha genius's eyes, one could sense his innocence and naivety, as if he saw everything in a very optimistic light.
"Since Brother Shisui guarantees the safety of our clan members!" Genya nodded. Fugaku looked at him with a hint of hope; perhaps Genya would agree.
But under everyone's gaze, Genya turned to Fugaku and slowly said, "I remember the clan leader has over ten members from the Police Force team. You can send them on this mission!"
"They have been living difficult lives, so completing the mission can earn them rewards. We won't compete with them in this matter!"
What a joke—there's no danger? Choosing six elite Jonin?
If he guessed correctly, this should be an operation against the Cloud Village. The Third Hokage wants to establish his authority, but do they really think the Cloud ninja would have no defenses after causing such a big stir in Konoha?
Fugaku Uchiha is hastily sending elite clan members to their deaths! He might not care about others, but he must protect the clan members who have joined the merchant association!
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