Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 233: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

Police Force Department.

"Lord Shirou!"

"Lord Shirou!"

Almost all of the elite Uchiha of Konoha had gathered. For the Uchiha clan, titles and positions meant little. Therefore, when facing Uchiha Shirou, not a single person is referred to him by his title of department head or captain.

Instead, they called him "Lord," a term of respect that etched the Uchiha clan's belief in revering the strong deep into their very bones.

"This is the Sage's ninja tool that was lost by our Uchiha clan!"

Even the elderly patriarch of the Uchiha clan had arrived this time. However, his frail and jaundiced appearance made it clear that he had overdrawn his vitality in his youth, and now he was nearing the end of his life.

"Indeed, this is the Gunbai, passed down through the generations of our Uchiha clan."

When Uchiha Shirou, his expression calm and composed, placed the Gunbai to the side, the Uchiha clansmen below were all visibly excited and fervent.

The Mangekyo Sharingan! The Gunbai!

Now, the Uchiha had everything they needed. Could this be proof that their Uchiha clan was destined for greatness?

"Lord Shirou, all members of the reserve unit have returned. During this operation, aside from Biwa Juzo, the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist have all been eliminated. The seven swords of the Hidden Mist Village have been entirely confiscated by us."

Uchiha Yashiro spoke with fervent excitement in his eyes, and the other members of the police force showed similarly exhilarated expressions upon hearing the news.

The Seven Swordsmen of the Mist was one of the signature forces of the Hidden Mist Village, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. To almost annihilate them in one battle was akin to taking down the Mizukage of the Mist Village.

This achievement was nothing short of monumental.

This time, upon returning, nearly all members of the two reserve battalions, including Shirou and Minato Namikaze, had returned as well.

Konoha had just endured the Three-Tails incident. The return of two elite reserve battalions also stabilized public morale.

"Lord Shirou! News has just come from the Hokage's office. The Third Hokage is taking responsibility for his major strategic mistakes in the war and has decided to step down after the war to allow the selection of a new Hokage...

The recent appearance of the Three-Tails in Konoha was entirely caused by Sarutobi Shinnosuke... Now..."

Upon hearing this news, Shirou couldn't help but reveal an amused smile. The old man truly wasn't to be underestimated; even at this point, his methods were still impressive.

At this moment, sacrificing his arm to save the body was indeed an effective way to stabilize the unsettled hearts of the people.

After all, this was also a way of indirectly telling everyone: even the Hokage's son had gone to the battlefield, and now he was left with a fate worse than death. Everyone else who had lost family members in the war could relate.

"After the war, preparations will be made to select a new Hokage!"

However, at this moment, the Uchiha clan was not thinking about Sarutobi Shinnosuke taking the blame. They were all focused on one word: Hokage.

Countless elite Uchiha shinobi, as if by unspoken agreement, turned their gazes toward Uchiha Shirou, who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and held the Gunbai in his hands.

One pair of crimson eyes after another burned with passion. Never before had the Uchiha clan been this close to the position of Hokage.

Seeing the thoughts of the crowd, how could Shirou not understand? He let out a cold snort and said indifferently:

"Yashiro, the other members of the police force and the reserve unit are also our comrades. I don't want police force meetings to exclude our comrades."

Shirou's words sounded like a criticism but were a reminder!

Although the Uchiha were combative and proud by nature, they weren't fools. They immediately understood the underlying meaning of his words. Uchiha Yashiro quickly stood up and said in a serious tone:

"Lord Shirou, all the jonin from the reserve unit are outside. I'll gather them immediately..."

With Shirou's tacit approval, the police headquarters—essentially a private building of the Uchiha clan—saw an unprecedented number of other ninjas entering.

Especially in the meeting room adorned with Uchiha clan emblems, the arrival of one jonin after another left these non-Uchiha feeling rather out of place.

What the heck!

There were way too many Uchiha Jonin here!

Even stranger, the typically cold and aloof Uchiha were behaving oddly today. Many of them wore stiff, awkward smiles on their faces.

"Alright, since everyone is here, there are some matters that need to be arranged. The village was attacked by the Three-Tails. Although it didn't cause significant damage, we cannot afford to let our guard down..."

In the meeting room, Uchiha Shirou, with a solemn expression, began assigning tasks for the police force's operations within the village.

Among the jonin present, some were previously recruited by the police force from within the village, while others were members of the reserve unit.

Although Shirou didn't say much, his actions were enough to send a signal to the Uchiha clan: they were preparing to vie for the position of Hokage.

And the Uchiha clan was not foolish. While they were strong, becoming Hokage wasn't something they could achieve solely on their own.

As a result, the usually arrogant Uchiha was smiling at the other Jonin today.

If the Uchiha clan produced a Hokage, what was the police force compared to that? Of course, everyone would participate. They might even let others take over.

Power? What power? Konoha belonged to everyone.

"From now on, increase the patrol range and frequency of police force members on the outskirts. Within the village, remain vigilant. The police force should also publicize the situation on the frontlines more often..."

"In the coming days, the village will be unstable. Jonin should appear more frequently in public areas to provide the villagers with a sense of security. Especially Kakashi Hatake—make sure to visit the ninja academy more often over the next few days..."

Shirou calmly issued instructions, clearly understanding that what the villagers needed most during wartime wasn't improved living conditions but a sense of safety.

Among those attending the meeting, some were astonished, some were delighted, and others were utterly stunned.

No one here was a fool. Their presence at this meeting marked them as part of Shirou's inner circle.

If it were just the Uchiha clan, many of them might have shown resistance. But over the years, the Senju and Uchiha clans had grown close, even pulling in other families.

Privately exchanging glances, many could only sigh.

At this point, they had effectively been labeled. Unless they immediately ran to the Third Hokage to act as spies, there was no turning back.

But spies were never trusted anywhere, and the Third Hokage's influence was waning.

Many didn't want to get involved in such matters, but they had no choice. They could only console themselves—at least they had the Senju and Uchiha clans standing on the frontlines for them.

The Uchiha police force's bold actions, combined with Shirou's lack of concealment, made it clear: the Uchiha clan no longer hid their ambition for the Hokage position.

"Regarding the police force's arrangements, Patriarch, do you have any thoughts?"

When Shirou finished speaking, he still gave the aging patriarch some respect. However, the old man's eyes had been fixed on the Gunbai the entire time, filled with excitement and complex emotions.

Now you're asking me for my opinion?

The Uchiha now had the strength to compete for the position of Hokage—how could he possibly have objections?

"My health is failing. From now on, decisions regarding the police force and clan affairs will be entrusted entirely to Uchiha Shirou."

When it came to the position of Hokage, the Uchiha clan had no hesitation from top to bottom. Becoming Hokage had already become an obsession for the Uchiha.

Seeing the patriarch so decisively relinquish power, many non-Uchiha jonin were stunned.

What? A family's vast authority, handed over with just a single sentence?

Looking at the patriarch's flushed face, it wasn't from anger. Instead, his eyes burned with passion.

The Uchiha mindset was truly unique! This was the only thought in the minds of the other ninja present.

In any other clan, there would've been power struggles. But in the Uchiha clan? A Mangekyo Sharingan, the Gunbai, and the goal to become Hokage were all it took!

The buff is maxed out!

Shirou also had a broad smile on his face. When it came to this matter, the Uchiha clan was the most trustworthy and easy to handle—just show your strength and add the title of Hokage to it.

The entire clan would cheer wildly.

"Next, regarding some meritorious ninjas, I propose Might Duy, who has shown exceptional strength. The rank of Chūnin is no longer sufficient for him... as well as... these ninjas. The six individuals listed above already possess Jōnin-level capabilities."

"I agree!"

"Agreed!"

During wartime, Shirou, as a commander, was qualified to nominate Jōnin candidates. Once proposed, if two other Jōnin agreed and signed off, it would be handed over to the Hokage for final approval.

"At the same time, regarding Kakashi Hatake, who risked his life to acquire critical intelligence that allowed us to respond in time, I'd like to bring up the issue of his Sharingan, which has been mentioned several times before..."

The matter of Kakashi Hatake's Sharingan hadn't been addressed during the war, but everyone knew it was a Kekkei Genkai ability of the Uchiha clan.

Now, bringing it up in this meeting, Shirou was using this opportunity to demonstrate the Uchiha clan's magnanimity to everyone.

"Kakashi saved my life, and this Sharingan was a gift from Uchiha Obito, not something he stole!"

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When the Sharingan issue was raised, the other ninjas turned their gazes toward the Uchiha clan members. One of the Uchiha Jōnin shook his head and immediately raised his hand in agreement.

"I also recognize Kakashi Hatake. As long as he doesn't tarnish the name of the Uchiha Sharingan, it's fine."

"Once the Uchiha clan gives something away, we don't take it back."

"The idea of Kekkei Genkai leakage is ridiculous. Do you think Kakashi Hatake is going to have a child with a Sharingan with some random woman?"

This was wartime camaraderie, and with Shirou stepping forward, the Uchiha clan almost unanimously dropped the idea of reclaiming the Sharingan.

After all, a three-tomoe Sharingan wasn't a big deal. What mattered more to the Uchiha clan at this moment was nothing compared to the Hokage nomination.

Using a single Sharingan to show the world the Uchiha clan's generosity? Worth it!

When Kakashi Hatake walked out of the police department, his eyes were filled with a dazed look. Obito and Rin had been his classmates. Although they had graduated years ago, their deaths were related to him, which was a heavy blow to him.

"Kakashi-senpai."

Uchiha Shisui, who had been waiting outside, stepped forward to comfort him. However, Kakashi's hoarse voice, full of self-reproach, said:

"Shisui, everyone calls me a genius, but I can't even protect my comrades. What kind of genius am I? I'm just a failure."

Looking at the despondent Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but in the end, he simply sighed and said:

"Kakashi-senpai, it's not just you. Who among us can truly protect all of our comrades? That's why we continue to train hard, so tragedies don't repeat themselves."

Because Kakashi, Rin, and Obito hadn't formed a regular team in this timeline—it was only a temporary mission—he hadn't fallen into darkness.

Of course, another major reason was that White Fang's death this time was framed as a hero's sacrifice.

"Oh, by the way, Kakashi-senpai, this is something Shirou-sensei asked me to deliver to you."

Uchiha Shisui, his face full of envy, took out a sharp, needle-shaped weapon.

The Long Sword: Nuibari.

When Kakashi saw this rare weapon, a flicker of light appeared in his dim eyes, and he exclaimed in surprise:

"Isn't this one of the Mist Village's Seven Swords? Shirou-sensei..."

Uchiha Shisui shook his head, cutting off Kakashi's concerns.

"Kakashi, Shirou-sensei said that during wartime, relations between the Mist Village and the Konoha have already deteriorated to this extent. With so many enemies facing the Konoha, we naturally need to strengthen ourselves.

Moreover, with the merits you've earned this time, no one will oppose this. Not only are you receiving this sword, but the other six blades have also been distributed."

Although Kakashi already had a family heirloom short sword, a rare weapon like this was undoubtedly a life-saving tool for any ninja.

Especially with Kakashi's current combat style. His specialty was the Chidori thrust, and this needle-shaped weapon was also piercing-oriented, making it a perfect fit.

...

Meanwhile, inside the police department, Shirou smiled as he distributed the seven swords.

"Shirou, you're generous, giving away such valuable weapons to your subordinates all at once," Mikoto couldn't help but sigh. After all, the seven swords of the Mist Village were incredibly rare, renowned throughout the ninja world as unique treasures.

Hearing Mikoto's comment, Shirou merely chuckled lightly.

"Mikoto, you're mistaken. Using these weapons to win people over is just a side benefit. The real target is our dear Third Hokage."

As he said this, Shirou's gaze drifted toward the Hokage building in the night sky outside the window, his eyes glinting with a meaningful expression.

"The Third Hokage?"

Under Mikoto's puzzled gaze, she found herself unable to fully grasp Shirou's intentions this time.

However, Shirou simply smiled and shook his head.

"Mikoto, just make sure the news about the seven Mist swords being granted as rewards spread. Otherwise, the effect won't be as significant."

Shirou's sly smile, he was confident that the Third Hokage was too desperate to end the war and would resort to various means.

After all, in the original story, the once-renowned ninja hero had changed in his later years. He prioritized ending the war, even at the expense of the village's interests.

Or rather, the interests of the major clans within the village. He even used outsiders to pressure the Hyūga clan.

But in any case, these were internal matters. Using outsiders to deal with your people was despicable.

"Lord Shirou, the Anbu has sent a message asking you to come to the Hokage office."

At that moment, a Uchiha Police respectfully entered to report.

In the Konoha, the Anbu might be able to appear anywhere at will, but not in the Uchiha clan's territory.

At least, the Uchiha clan would never allow the Anbu to roam freely in their police department or clan grounds.

"The Hokage is summoning Shirou?"

Hearing this, Mikoto frowned slightly. She was worried that the Hokage might assign another dangerous mission, especially since their team had just returned from an exhausting long-distance raid.

"Mikoto, as I said, you'll soon understand."

At this moment, Shirou's calm confidence suggested that he had already anticipated the Hokage's next move.