Early the next morning, the Uchiha clan convened a high-level meeting at the Nakano Shrine. All key figures, including elite jōnin and members of the clan with the Mangekyō Sharingan or Three-Tomoe Sharingan, were present.
Patriarch Fugaku Uchiha stood before the assembly. "We are gathered here because tension between the Uchiha clan and the village has once again escalated. In the past, we tolerated it, hoping for change. But now, things are different. Our clan has regained strength and unity. Do we wish to return to being scapegoats? No. We didn't provoke these events—but we will no longer be passive."
The recent skirmish between the Uchiha Police Force and Root Anbu had worsened the clan's standing in Konoha. As a result, Fugaku proposed an ambitious internal reform plan. The following resolutions were announced:
1. Restructure the Police Force: The first division of the Uchiha Police would remain. Of the remaining three divisions, their structure would stay the same, but each would retain only one deputy commander and two squad leaders—positions to be filled by experienced Uchiha jōnin.
2. Civilian Auxiliary Corps: Each street would gain three auxiliary officers—one nominated by the Uchiha, two elected by civilians. They would assist with patrols, census work, and registration, fostering goodwill with the public.
3. Guard Redistribution: Former Uchiha officers removed from the police would be restructured into new platoons, each led by at least one Uchiha and staffed with civilian shinobi. These units would be integrated into Konoha's main military structure.
4. Post-Academy Assignments: All newly graduated Uchiha genin would be sent to the Land of Fire's capital for two years to guard the Fire Daimyō. During this period, training and ideological education would be overseen by the clan elders and assigned mentors. Upon return, these shinobi would face a selection exam: the top performers would join Konoha's forces, while others would join the Police Reserve.
5. Police Reserve System: A new reserve corps, supervised by the clan's four elders, would train promising Uchiha children to later join the Police Force.
6. Clan Education Reforms: All pre-academy Uchiha children would be required to attend the clan-run kindergarten, which included specialized history and ideological training in Uchiha heritage.
7. Women's Contributions: Female Uchiha with medical talent would be encouraged to work in the Fire Country's medical system. Kindergartens would also be expanded to support working kunoichi. Five Uchiha with advanced Sharingan would be permanently stationed in the Fire Country, with five rotating guards. Families of those assigned would be prioritized.
Task Assignments:
The eldest elder would negotiate with the village leadership (namely, the Third Hokage and the Council).
Fugaku would oversee recruitment of ninja for the restructured forces.
The Uchiha clan elders would organize street-level auxiliary police coordination.
Uchiha Bosaka was assigned to remain in the Fire Capital permanently as liaison.
Uchiha Sawafa, with the four elders, would train the Police Reserve.
Uchiha Miracle would handle educational curriculum and book selection.
Lisa Uchiha was tasked with overseeing female training, family logistics, and civilian services alongside her husband and Elder Saka.
"This is not a discussion," Fugaku declared firmly. "These are orders. Immediate implementation. Any defiance will be treated as betrayal. Severe punishment without exception."
The Uchiha clan's reform began swiftly and publicly. Civilians were astonished—ordinary people were now part of the streets' governance. When civilians donned their new uniforms, patrolling with Uchiha shinobi, public opinion began to shift.
"We're being trusted by Uchiha?" many murmured. "They're treating us like equals—better than the village council ever did."
Other Konoha clans, especially those allied with the Sarutobi and Nara, were alarmed.
"Are the Uchiha creating a parallel structure to the Fire Daimyō's authority?" some questioned. "This feels like they're becoming a state within a state."
After tense negotiations, coercion, and persuasion, the Uchiha succeeded in gaining reluctant support from the Guardian Ninja families and eventually the neutral clans.
Uniforms were distributed, patrols began, and files were logged into the mission system. The First Division provided guidance to new units.
Even the Daimyō of the Land of Fire was perplexed.
"They're getting closer to me politically... Is this loyalty or a calculated move? Still, they're cooperating. That's rare. One clan hasn't done this much in ages."
Meanwhile, all intelligence reports landed on the desk of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. Danzo Shimura, enraged, stormed into the office.
"They're overstepping! Hiruzen, you let them grow too bold!"
Hiruzen sighed. The truth was bitter—Uchiha's retreat was a feint; they were advancing their position all along.
"Danzo, stop," Hiruzen finally said. "Not only must we avoid blocking this plan—we must support it."
"Have you lost your mind? This betrays everything the Second Hokage taught us. You're throwing away decades of policy!" Danzo raged.
"We've lost our grip. Continuing with this strategy is no longer viable. You call it loyalty, but your methods have only bred more resentment."
Danzo pointed angrily. "You've sided with them! You want Uchiha in power! You'll regret this, Hiruzen!" He slammed the door.
Left in the silence, Hiruzen muttered softly, "Danzo… don't disappoint me. Don't do something unforgivable."