Chapter 104: Chapter 104
The power of the Security Department indeed seems excessively large, something that Kaito hadn't anticipated.
He had never paid attention to the department before, but now things are different.
When he became the head of the Uchiha clan, he naturally became the head of the Security Department, and naturally, he needed to study it.
Upon this investigation, he immediately realized that the department was indeed startlingly powerful.
"The Security Department is not only responsible for maintaining the internal peace and stability of the village, but also for arresting criminals, determining their guilt, and overseeing their imprisonment.
Even during wartime, they can organize and recruit manpower for war?"
Kaito thought back to his own summary of the powers held by the Security Department and was flabbergasted.
What did this mean? According to Kaito's deconstruction, besides lacking legislative power, they had executive, judicial, and military power!
Kaito had previously thought that the Security Department was at most a city management organization, a law enforcement agency, but now he realized it was a...monster?
How had the Uchiha clan managed to become what it was now with such a monstrous organization in its hands?
"So, what does the Second Hokage mean by this? Isn't he extremely wary of the Uchiha?"
It's known that the Second Hokage openly admitted that the establishment of the Security Department was to monitor the Uchiha and isolate them.
But giving them so much power seems a bit off, doesn't it?
However, Kaito, who had experienced the bombardment of social information in the present era, began to have some insights after careful thought.
"Granting such immense power is likely for the sake of village stability.
After all, the village had just experienced the attack of Uchiha Madara, and the remaining Uchiha who did not participate may view this as a form of reward.
Moreover, as one of the founding clans of Konoha, they are naturally prestigious, and giving them such power seems only natural.
The most important factor, perhaps, is that the Second Hokage was confident he could resolve some issues with his political acumen.
Even if they were given such power, he could still strike back in other ways, then slowly reclaim those powers.
And because the Uchiha held such great power, combined with their own character and the loss of their pillar, Uchiha Madara, wouldn't this cause dissatisfaction among other clans?"
Kaito silently pondered, feeling as if he had unraveled some truths.
The Second Hokage was undoubtedly a powerful political figure, confident enough to say: "I grant you this power in order to keep an eye on you."
Such confidence is not something everyone possesses.
Kaito thought that if given enough time, the Second Hokage would have tamed the Uchiha, or completely dealt with them.
Would there even have been a need to wait till now, and for things to have escalated to this point?
As for being in such a state despite having such immense power, Kaito thought this was entirely the Uchiha's own problem.
These guys had always been in a state of internal chaos, and while they held the Security Department in high regard, they seemed clueless about how to utilize it.
The result was that they controlled an institution as monstrous as this but used it like a city management - they were even less effective than that!
"So, does the Konoha's high command led by Hiruzen Sarutobi want to exterminate the Uchiha not only because of inheriting the Second Hokage's disdain for the Uchiha, but also to reclaim the power?"
Kaito wasn't sure if this was the case, but that didn't stop him from harboring this suspicion.
The Second Hokage was dead after all, and Kaito had no plans to resurrect him to interrogate.
But Kaito knew that with these insights, he could indeed reform the Security Department, especially since he had wrestled power from Hiruzen Sarutobi to expand the department.
"No wonder when I wanted to expand the Security Department's power, the old man looked as if I was cutting his flesh."
With that thought, Kaito felt an immense satisfaction. With this mindset, he arrived at the Security Department with Uchiha Fugaku and Shisui.
While discussions could lead to many insights, Kaito felt some matters still required on-site inspection.
And he also needed to seriously consider the path forward for the Security Department.
"Though I have to admit, the Security Department holds substantial actual power, this power stems from subordinates' obedience.
Even when counting every Uchiha, they cannot effectively exercise all the power, so at this stage, it cannot be defined as a monstrous institution.
It would be better to reposition it as a law enforcement agency serving Konoha from the ground up."
Facing this reality was something Kaito had to seriously address; he couldn't lose his way because of the enormous power of the Security Department.
The reputation of the Security Department had been tarnished along with the Uchiha's. Now, the ultimate goal is to salvage it all.
Therefore, the best way to gain positive public opinion in Kaito's mind is to show measured and compassionate law enforcement and to be responsible.
These three are Kaito's current requirements for the Security Department. As for the future, he'll need to gradually reform it.
"Lord clan leader!"
When Kaito, Shisui, and Fugaku arrived at the Security Department, the members immediately revealed fervent expressions.
Many of them had participated in that night's operation, and some were even reprimanded by Kaito. Naturally, they greatly admired and acknowledged their new clan leader.
"It seems there won't be any trouble with my takeover of the Security Department."
After greeting them, Kaito laughingly said to Fugaku, who was looking at him seriously.
"Of course there won't be any trouble. I won't allow any to occur."
Well, Kaito could now confirm that Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Itachi were really similar. Both had the fervor of a devoted follower.
However, having such a mindset was a good thing, as it further solidified his resolve to stand with Kaito.
"Alright, you," Kaito chuckled, shaking his head. He patted Fugaku on the shoulder and said,
"Don't be so serious. Also, I plan on making you one of the clan's elders. What do you think about working more closely with me?"
"Thank you for your kindness, clan leader. I will not let you down!"
Uchiha Fugaku still kept a serious expression, which left Kaito feeling rather helpless.
"That's good."
Kaito nodded, then didn't say much more. They both headed towards the interior of the Security Department.
The Security Department was vast, but the entire department appeared very spacious. After all, some were responsible for prison supervision, while others patrolled the streets.
This tight staffing made Kaito more certain that he should not expand the Security Department's authority yet.
By the time they reached the head of the department's office, Kaito had everything figured out.
He also had a rough idea of what the Security Department needed to do now, and how they should proceed in the future...
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