Chapter 164: Cutting flesh with a dull knife
Konoha Village has not been very peaceful recently.
First, the senior leaders, headed by Danzo elders, promulgated a "village donation fee" policy, emphasizing its significance and voluntariness.
Then, the Uchiha clan ignored the "voluntary principle" and forcibly collected money, and used coercion and threats to those who were unwilling to pay, forcing them to submit.
Then, due to Uchiha's extremely rough actions and the intensification of conflicts between various large and small ninja clans and civilians.
When things got to this point, everyone thought that either Uchiha would continue to dominate, or the Hokage would stand up and seek justice and suppress Uchiha.
No one expected that a third possibility would arise.
——Uchiha Guard members went on strike and resigned collectively!
This is a very surprising thing. You must know that the guard force has always been the exclusive domain of Uchiha. It has a lot of power and is a position that many young ninjas dream of. I didn't expect that Uchiha would be vacant.
Not only that, but they don't seem to have the idea of recruiting people or returning to work, which makes many people ready to make a move.
In the Hokage's office, Konoha F4 gathered together.
"Oh, I didn't expect things to get to this point."
"Hmph, Hiruzen, I'm just saying that you think too highly of Uchiha and you've spoiled them all!"
Compared with the sad face of the third generation, Danzo looked elated and elated.
"Don't they just want to go on strike and negotiate terms with us? Haha, they are not willing to do it, but there are many people who are willing. Konoha has never been short of talents!"
"However, the police force has always been the scope of Uchiha's rights..."
The third generation is actually a little excited. In any case, the power of the police force is not small.
Although they have to take care of those trivial matters, they have great power in patrolling the village, which also affects the safety of Konoha as a whole.
Why are Uchiha feared?
In addition to the Sharingan in Kyuubi's eyes during the Night of the Kyuubi, it was also because the security force that should have given advance warning at that time did not issue any warning at all, which can be described as a serious dereliction of duty.
In fact, the third generation didn't really believe in Uchiha, so naturally he didn't want to place this responsibility on Uchiha, but it was difficult to do so due to convention and tradition.
Now, it seemed like a good opportunity to take back the rights, but the third generation was worried that it would be too ugly and would cause other ninjas to feel sad.
"This time, we agree with Danzo's statement."
After turning to bed, Koharu and Mito Monohan looked at each other, and they nodded in perfect agreement.
Generally speaking, they are more on Hiruzen's side, but this time is indeed a good time, and Danzo is right.
"It's not that we want to seize power. This is what they gave up voluntarily. No one can say anything."
"That's right, is there anything we can discuss? Uchiha just went on strike and resigned. Who will maintain the order of the village? If they don't see the overall situation and don't think about Konoha, they don't deserve to be in that position!"
"...What you said all makes sense. However, we still have to pay attention to the impact."
Seeing that his three old friends were so persistent, Sandai couldn't help but feel even more moved. He actually really wanted to take this opportunity to reduce Uchiha's strength.
He took a puff of cigarette and made a decision.
"Well, let's send the ninjas to Uchiha first and tell them that if they are willing to return to their posts and put things to rest, then forget it. If even so, they are unwilling to complete the target, then we have no choice but to
A more talented ninja."
"..."
Danzo twitched the corner of his mouth, looking at the compassionate look on the third generation, he secretly cursed the old fox, pretending to be compassionate, and building a memorial arch when he did.
If the Uchiha clan really dares to return to their posts, the deceptive cost indicators will drive them to death sooner or later.
However, this is actually a good thing, at least for Danzo.
"You finally made a decisive move."
"certainly!"
"Ahem, now we have to discuss how to maintain the stability and order of the village when the Uchiha are on strike, right?"
"Yes, this is the most important thing. We can't let the village get into chaos just because of Uchiha's nonsense! Even if they are willing to resent this time, we have to prepare some manpower to prevent problems next time, right?"
Mito Kaden and Koharu, who had transferred to the dormitory, did not think Uchiha could handle such dirty tricks at all, and had already begun to prepare to divide the cake.
"Our Mitomon clan has little strength, but we are willing to pay for the will of fire and are willing to send ninjas to shoulder this important task!"
"Although our transfer family is a small family, we can still stand up for Konoha!"
Listening to the words of the two old friends, it was natural that they would not lag behind in the team battle.
"Our roots naturally do our part. When it comes to protecting Konoha, we are professionals!"
The third generation glanced at the three old friends speechlessly, and naturally knew what the three of them were thinking. They just wanted to pull Uchiha's cake into his bowl.
However, rather than putting this power in the hands of an unstable Uchiha, it would be better to put it in the hands of a few of his old friends.
Although they all have shortcomings of one kind or another, there is no doubt about their focus on Konoha.
"Okay, let's get this thing done! I'll leave the publicity aspect to you, Danzo."
"Can."
Danzo naturally took over the aftermath, and he was also professional in manipulating public opinion.
"By the way, Hiruzen, about those Uchiha ninjas who went on strike and refused to go to work, and even submitted their resignations..."
"Ninja is not a family profession. If you want to resign, just resign——"
"But, you indulge them too much! You are the Hokage, do you want to accept their threats?! In this way, other people who are dissatisfied with the village can also resign and threaten!?"
"Maybe this time you're right."
Sandai thought for a while and sighed, but finally made a decision.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "As a Hokage, I cannot accept their threats and cannot start this. But in this case..."
"Since they want to resign, let them go home... Then when they want to come back, it won't be that easy."
"That's right, when the time comes we will make things difficult for them, scare them and let them know that it won't work."
"fair enough."
Just as Hanami Akira speculated, normal ninjas in this world would not be so clear-minded that they would really resign and then leave as villagers.
At this time, the four senior members of Konoha did not even consider that the Uchiha people were not just verbal threats and oppression, but were actually preparing to leave.
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It has to be said that in terms of the manipulation of public opinion, Danzo is indeed very efficient in this aspect, probably because of his experience in the White Fang incident and the Thunder Ninja stealing people.
It didn't take long for negative rumors to spread in Konoha that the Uchiha clan had no overall perspective and were selfish, not only infringing on the interests of their compatriots, but also not caring about the overall situation of the village.
However, at the same time, there are also some different voices circulating.
"Bah! Whoever is willing to do this job of the police force will do it! I am not happy to serve you anymore!"
"I won't do it anymore! TM requires 90% of the shops to pay. Whoever can do it will get it!"
"That's right, our Uchiha family has a great cause anyway. Even if we don't become ninjas, we can be self-sufficient through industry. I'm not willing to be thankless!"
"Old thief Danzo! I want to see which of you can do it. Do you have the guts to make the accounts public?!"
As the grumpy old man and the grumpy old sister of the Uchiha Clan's security team threw aside their restraint and began to curse, many smart people gradually realized what was going on.
Although the villagers generally have relatively low quality and IQ, they cannot be said to be stupid, and they are more or less able to come to their senses.
Feelings, this is the upper level of Konoha cutting flesh with a dull knife!
Many ninjas were frightened. This method was so superb that even Uchiha couldn't stop it, let alone other ninjas. They were not as wealthy as Uchiha.
However, when they thought about it, it seemed that they were not afraid of Konoha and would not be targeted like this!
Thinking of this, they felt a little at ease.
Having said that, I still have a knot in my heart.
As for suspicion... not many people really doubt it.
Uchiha are mad and arrogant, and their tempers are so bad that their noses are sticking up to the sky, but everyone believes that the Uchiha clan is so proud that they don't even bother to lie.
If an Uchiha sees you unhappy or looks down upon you, his contempt is written directly on his face, and he doesn't even bother to hide it.
With their pretentious character, it is normal for them to maintain a strong character. If they were not pushed into a hurry, they would not even lose their face and demeanor and just yell.
Chapter completed!