Naruto: The Flame That Reshapes Fate

Shisui signed his name on the resignation letter with a complicated expression, then handed it to Kakashi, who wore his usual mask.

Of course, the ANBU wasn't something one could leave just because they wanted to.

Its full name was the "Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai" (Assassination and Tactical Special Unit.)

During the Second Hokage's era, it was a feared killing force known throughout the shinobi world. Back then, once someone joined ANBU, there was no leaving. The only way out was through death—and even then, they died nameless. Their names wouldn't even appear on the memorial stone.

However, That terrifying unit was now a thing of the past.

Today's ANBU, cultivated under the Third Hokage's guidance, appeared larger and stronger than ever before. But it had long lost its original purity. It was now a muddled mix, even its strict regulations had loosened. What was once impossible—resigning from the ANBU—had become possible. To maintain support from various clans, the Third had allowed more than a few clan shinobi who regretted joining or couldn't adapt to withdraw from the ANBU.

"My resignation likely won't be approved so easily."

Shisui said with some concern, watching Kakashi disappear into the darkness.

"That's not something you need to worry about. It's my responsibility as clan head. As for you, Shisui… I have a task for you. I need you to help me establish a new division within the Police Force." Rēn changed the subject.

When it came to political schemes and power struggles, Rēn knew his own limits. That wasn't his strength.

Fortunately, He understood one thing:

The best strategy was not in meeting the enemy head-on, but in making them come to you.

Scheming wasn't Rēn's field. His strengths were his sword and his ability to kill—not manipulation or politics. In fact, most members of the Uchiha clan were similarly weak in that regard. Across the entire clan, there were few skilled at playing power games. On the contrary, the clan's so-called geniuses had been blindly fooled by the nonsense of the Will of Fire, leading the once-powerful Uchiha to be destroyed by their own.

Compared to the likes of the Third Hokage or Danzō, who had spent decades weaving the village's unseen threads, he was still learning the shape of the game.

But even still, Strength—That was the Uchiha's true domain.

After all, no amount of scheming or politics would save you if Madara Uchiha wanted your head.

Instead of wasting effort in mental battles with the elders, it was better to show clear strength and demonstrate the resolve to fight. Peace was something achieved through force, not begged for on one's knees.

"A new division?"

Shisui was caught off guard by the sudden topic.

At that moment, the clansmen on the rooftop had already dispersed. After sending Kakashi off, Rēn resumed his earlier speech, briefly saying a few words and openly placing his close companions into key positions within the Police Force.

Uchiha Ranzan and Uchiha Akitarō were placed into the patrol units under the command of Uchiha Meirei and Uchiha Yashiro, respectively, serving as their deputies.

Uchiha Jun, whose appearance was more beautiful than most girls his age, was assigned to the finance office. His mind was the most meticulous among them, surpassing even Uchiha Chihaya and Uchiha Futaba.

As for Uchiha Chihaya, Uchiha Futaba, and Uchiha Hokuto…

All three were placed in the secretarial office as Rēn's personal assistants.

These three, besides fighting, were best at causing trouble.

To avoid constantly cleaning up their messes, Rēn decided to keep them close for easier control.

Once his companions were temporarily placed, Rēn announced the end of the emergency meeting. The remaining clan members on duty returned to their posts. Ranzan and the others immediately began adapting to their roles.

Afterward, former clan head Uchiha Fugaku quietly left the Police Force headquarters.

This place no longer belonged to him.

In the end, only Rēn, Shisui, and Rēn's three new secretaries remained on the rooftop. They stayed because Shisui's work reassignment still had to be settled. Since the resignation letter had already been submitted, Shisui needed a new job.

One that would make him feel it was more worthwhile than remaining in ANBU.

Frankly, there were no open positions in the Police Force suitable for someone like Shisui. Or rather, the Police Force currently had no vacancies at all. Even Ranzan and the others were forced in by Rēn. The patrol units were already over capacity.

Fortunately, Rēn had another plan.

That was to create a new division.

"A new division? Rēn, what are you trying to do…?"

Shisui frowned in frustration. As expected, he couldn't keep up with his friend's unrestrained thinking.

Rēn walked to the edge of the rooftop, leaned his elbow against the railing, and looked out at the village under the moonlight. He said directly, "Shisui, do you know that since the Second Hokage founded the Police Force and handed it to the Uchiha clan, the village's Administrative Department and Education Department have both been restructured several times? Even the youngest Medical Department has undergone constant reform. Only the Police Force…"

"…has never changed its structure."

"So, I plan to reform this outdated and chaotic Police Force. I want to create a new version of it that can keep up with the times."

"In short, I want to expand the Police Force's authority."

At those words, Shisui's brows furrowed even tighter. He felt Rēn was being unrealistic. Even he understood that the village would never allow the Police Force to expand. Otherwise, after decades, it wouldn't still be the same as when it started.

"I know it sounds like a fool's dream." Rēn didn't give him a chance to speak and continued, "But… it's not entirely impossible. Shisui, have you ever looked into what kind of authority the Second Hokage granted the Police Force when he founded it?"

Shisui shook his head blankly.

Beside him, Chihaya, Futaba, and Hokuto also shook their heads in unison.

"The original document is complicated, so I'll summarize the main points. The Police Force is responsible for maintaining internal peace and stability within the village, drafting village laws, arresting criminals, guarding detained offenders, and mobilizing for war if needed. That's about it."

The document signed by the Second Hokage was still kept in the Police Force archives. Though almost no one checked such things anymore, Rēn had been the first in twenty years to look it up. Fortunately, the archive staff had done their job well. Even if no one ever came to read them, the documents were still preserved with care.

Shisui listened in confusion.

He still didn't understand what Rēn was getting at.

Neither did Chihaya, Futaba, or Hokuto. Their faces were equally blank.

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