"Wait—what exactly is the Heavenly Net Plan?"
This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't hold back and spoke first.
He would not allow something to exist within Konoha that he didn't know about.
"Well, it's a bit complicated to explain in detail, so I'll keep it simple."
Uchiha Kamito straightened his clothes, as if about to reveal something truly terrifying.
"The Heavenly Net Plan is a system of comprehensive, zero-blind-spot surveillance over every corner of Konoha, ensuring criminals have nowhere to hide and spies are exposed without exception. The technical support is jointly provided by the Aburame clan and the Hyūga clan."
After Uchiha Kamito finished speaking, Aburame Shiken and Hyūga Hiyasu—who was presiding on stage—both bowed to the crowd, confirming the statement.
As for why the Aburame clan head and the Hyūga clan head didn't step forward themselves—
Because their rank wasn't high enough to participate in such a major decision.
Because their intelligence wasn't sufficient to comprehend such advanced operations.
Aburame clan head, Hyūga clan head: Do you even know who the clan heads are?
"Nonsense! Uchiha Kamito, how dare you carry out such a massive operation in Konoha without the village's approval? Do you even take Konoha seriously?!"
From the judge's seat, Utatane Koharu immediately shouted in anger.
This was clearly a blatant grab for power—how could Konoha's higher-ups tolerate it?
"But when the Second Hokage entrusted the Police Force to us, it was clearly stated that all actions of the Police Force would be decided internally by the Uchiha clan."
Uchiha Kamito took out a slightly yellowed copy of the "Initial Police Force Regulations," pointing to page six, line seven.
"The Uchiha clan leads the Police Force to maintain order in Konoha. All actions of the Police Force are the responsibility of the Uchiha clan."
???
That doesn't seem to mean what you just said.
"This clause says the Uchiha clan is responsible—but it doesn't say decisions are made internally by your clan."
Mitokado Homura spoke calmly.
As expected of you, Homura—you're far more reliable than the other two idiots.
Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly gave him a mental thumbs-up.
"If we don't make the decisions, how can we take responsibility? Could it be that the Second Hokage only wanted our Uchiha clan to take the blame?"
Uchiha Kamito spoke in an extremely innocent tone, giving off the impression of someone being wronged.
Damn it—this really was the intention of the Second Hokage, but how could you say that out loud?!
"And besides, this document never states that the Police Force must obey anyone's orders. Unless the Hokage intends to personally take direct control of the Police Force in the future—I'd have no objections. After all, with our relationship, what's there to worry about? Isn't that right, honored elder?"
The moment Uchiha Kamito said this—
It was a killing blow.
Though Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained unchanged, inwardly—
Don't even think about dumping this mess on me. Everyone knows the Police Force is where you offend people. If I take direct control…
Just imagine how they'd act in the future:
Pinning a suspect to the ground while shouting,
"Do you know who we're working for? Do you know the Third Hokage?!"
It would be unbearable to watch.
As for whether that would actually happen… judging by how smoothly this guy throws around "honored elder," don't expect much from his moral bottom line.
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi found himself in a difficult position, an unexpected person stepped forward and relieved the pressure.
"Um, Kamito-sama, we don't agree with this Heavenly Net Plan. Being monitored at all times means we'd have no privacy at all."
A civilian jonin stepped forward and spoke.
Behind him, many civilian ninja voiced their agreement.
Minato Namikaze gave Uchiha Kamito an apologetic smile—after all, these civilian ninja were close to him.
Their actions were clearly causing trouble for Uchiha Kamito.
But then again… was there anyone who didn't get along with Minato Namikaze?
"Hello, you're the jonin stationed at the northern border against the Cloud Village—Shirakumo Saeha, correct?"
"That's right."
"You lost an arm in the recent war with the Cloud Village and returned to the village to recover, correct?"
"That's right."
"This should be your first time back in the village in five years, correct?"
"…Correct."
"Then could I trouble you to look into my eyes?"
"…Sure."
Although it was widely rumored in the ninja world never to meet an Uchiha's gaze—
In front of so many people, he wouldn't dare act openly… right?
That was what Shirakumo Saeha thought.
A three-tomoe Sharingan flashed in Uchiha Kamito's eyes.
One minute later—
Shirakumo Saeha's face turned ashen.
"Is… is this real?"
"That recording insect still has more saved. You can retrieve it from the Police Force."
"No need… Then my child…"
"He is indeed your child. The timing matches."
"…Alright. Thank you."
"No problem."
After this strange exchange between Uchiha Kamito and Shirakumo Saeha—
Shirakumo Saeha suddenly shouted,
"I, Konoha jonin Shirakumo Saeha, firmly support the implementation of the Heavenly Net Plan!"
???
Did you just get hit by a genjutsu or something?
How did you change your stance so quickly?
After returning to his group, his friends immediately surrounded him.
"Saeha, what happened? Did that Uchiha threaten you?"
"Saeha, say something!"
Shirakumo Saeha lowered his head in despair.
"Don't ask. Once this is over, all of you go to the Police Force, report your unit and name, and obtain a recording insect. You'll understand the rest yourselves."
???
What does that even mean?
Still… it seemed a visit to the Police Force was now unavoidable.
...
With the civilian ninja side quieted down—
On the clan side, no one spoke unless their clan head did.
And the clan heads, in turn, all looked toward the true decision-makers within their clans. If those figures didn't speak, they couldn't take a stance either.
Thus, the scene fell into a ghostly silence.
Clan members waited for their clan heads to speak.
Clan heads waited for the real powerholders.
The younger powerholders waited to watch the four elders make fools of themselves.
The four elders waited for someone to break the deadlock.
And so—
Several hours passed.
Inuzuka Ryoha rubbed his lower back. These old men really could endure.
"Um… weren't we here to deal with Elder Danzo's issue? What does that have to do with the Heavenly Net Plan?"
Ryoha finally spoke up.
The other young figures couldn't hold back any longer either.
Endure? You old men really are something else.
They quickly followed his lead—
Uchiha Kamito: "That's right. Why would a ninja transporting dangerous materials through Inuzuka Logistics be under Danzo-sama's command? What exactly was Danzo-sama planning to do to the villagers?"
Nara Shikaku: "Why does Danzo-sama have such a large base in the back mountain? What is his intention?"
Aburame Shiken: "Why are there so many prohibited items from Konoha inside that base? Danzo-sama, are you planning to betray the village?"
Hyūga Hiyasu: "I am a neutral third party and will not comment."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura: Digging up dirt, throwing accusations, acting under the banner of Konoha's righteousness to do whatever they please—
Why does this feel so familiar?!
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