Yuhara's thoughts were simple: with the Police Force dangerously understaffed, expansion was impossible for now.
Nara Shikaku's cautious attitude also forced Yuhara to seriously consider—would recruitment even work right now? Maybe he could attract civilian shinobi, but that didn't fit his vision, and he couldn't guarantee their character either.
So the top priority remained internal reform—starting with doing their own job properly.
Only by improving themselves could they reverse the Uchiha's terrible image in Konoha and start attracting real talent.
Yuhara's need for capable people was serious. He discovered an alarming problem: even the clerical staff in the Police Force were severely lacking.
The few who did exist were basically just record keepers, with no practical skills—completely unacceptable to Yuhara.
He had already redefined the Police Force as a law enforcement department—and that meant facing a wide range of tasks.
Maintaining order, apprehending and interrogating suspects, resolving minor disputes—everything from major crimes to petty quarrels. So breaking the department into specialized divisions was absolutely necessary for clear roles and efficient management.
Right now, it was either a chaotic mess or completely missing certain functions.
As for the rest, Yuhara already had plans. With the authority they held, covering all village security wouldn't be overreaching at all.
"Besides that, I could even establish a court system. Since the Police Force already has the power to determine guilt, I'm really starting to understand why Sarutobi Hiruzen looked so pissed when I brought this up."
If he had enough personnel, setting up a court wouldn't be a problem—he technically had the right to do it.
Currently, judgment of major crimes was basically whatever the Hokage decided.
For lesser offenses, if the Police Force handled it, they had the final say.
But Yuhara believed this heavy-handed authority was part of what made the villagers resentful—locking people up without explanation? Of course no one would like that.
And with the Uchiha's proud nature, who among them would explain anything? Over time, resentment only grew.
Add in Konoha's propaganda campaigns, and both the Uchiha and Police Force's reputation went straight down the drain.
This was something Yuhara intended to fix. For now, he'd have officers clearly explain their reasons to detainees.
Later, when the courts were established, everything—from arrest reasons to evidence—could be presented publicly.
That would not only improve the clan's and Police Force's image—it would also subtly strip power from the Hokage's hands.
Of course, Yuhara kept these thoughts to himself.
Just explaining his current reform plans was enough to give Shisui and Fugaku a headache.
Eventually, the former chief, Fugaku, couldn't take it anymore and voiced concern.
"Isn't this reform a bit too fast? The clan might struggle to adapt. We should consider rolling it out gradually."
"Fugaku-senpai, I think we should do it all at once," Shisui replied after some thought.
"The clan leader has always stressed internal change. The Police Force is a major symbol of that. Acting decisively shows our commitment to reform. Having some follow the new rules while others stick to the old will just cause division and resentment."
"I agree with Shisui. This can't wait. Fugaku-kun, prepare all Police Force members," Yuhara said, smiling at him. "Of course, while we want a full changeover, they'll still have a buffer period—since our new action guidelines aren't finalized yet. The three of us need to establish those and the new departments together."
"Understood, Clan leader."
Both nodded. Shisui, naturally, was fully on board—Yuhara had proven himself right time and time again.
Fugaku still worried about the scale of change, especially the personnel shortages from creating so many new divisions. But he trusted Yuhara's vision and would support him, even if it meant working himself to death inside the Police Force to personally oversee implementation.
"Oh, one more thing!"
Suddenly, Yuhara remembered the Konoha prison.
"Inmates must be separated. Don't let high-risk convicts mingle with petty criminals. And don't let those light offenders sit around training all day. Get them moving—make them recite village laws or even produce daily goods. Anything is better than this!"
Yuhara had snuck into the prison the day before. Even though he'd only targeted the death row section, he'd checked out the rest too.
To him, that place wasn't a prison—it was a criminal networking paradise. Criminal shinobi and random bandits were packed together like a startup convention.
Not separating them? Not forcing them to burn off energy?
Instead, they trained, networked, shared criminal strategies. It was like an underground industry forum where crime skills evolved and passed down like sacred texts.
What did this mean?
It meant some specific criminals were being empowered by the best minds across multiple criminal fields. They might even smash through technical barriers and ideological limits.
Basically, what Yuhara saw was a full-on innovation hub for crime, complete with market analysis and future product roadmaps.
Then after serving their time, they'd come out and wreck society with next-gen strategies?
It was straight out of America—and that island nation that worshipped America too much. Even in this world, Yuhara couldn't escape the influence.
He wouldn't have cared before—but now that he was in charge, he couldn't ignore it.
This wasn't a prison. It was Enlightenment at the Dragon Fields.
His comments and explanations made both Shisui and Fugaku realize how serious the issue was. They nodded solemnly.
Though Fugaku's headache only got worse—these reforms would require a ridiculous number of people.
And worse, more budget.
And the one in charge of budget approvals? The Third's old classmate—and Danzo's too—Homura's scary witch of a partner, Koharu.
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