This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 204 Minato's New Position

In Konoha Village, the year-end chill wind already carried a touch of festive cheer.

Red lanterns hung along both sides of the street, shops were piled high with New Year's goods, and the villagers' faces were filled with the joy of post-war rebirth.

But for those in the police department, this joy is another form of torment.

"Third block report! Someone set off fireworks and accidentally set the house next door on fire. Requesting backup!"

"There's a traffic jam at the East Gate Market, and two rice cake vendors are fighting. We need the Public Security Bureau to break it up!"

"Patrol calling headquarters! There's a drunk guy clinging to a telephone pole singing, and we can't get him to leave!"

The police command center was in a frenzy of calls, the communications ninjas were running themselves ragged, and the lobby was in complete chaos.

"Don't panic! Follow the plan!"

Nara Shikaku sat in the command seat, his already listless face now etched with the thought, "I want to die."

He held the phone in one hand, while the other hand rapidly marked on the map, and he kept giving instructions.

"Water Release Squad, head to the Third Block and bring fire extinguishers! Police Section, head to the East Gate and tell those two rice cake vendors that if they fight again, their stall fee discounts for next year will be canceled! As for that drunkard…"

Shika sighed and rubbed his pineapple-shaped head, which had turned into a bird's nest.

"Have Dashan take two auxiliary officers to carry him back to sober up, and while they're at it, check if he drank counterfeit alcohol!"

After hanging up the phone, Lu Jiu slumped into a chair, feeling completely drained.

"Ugh... I'd rather just keep eating sand at the border!"

Lu Jiu wailed, looking at the mountain of documents that had piled up an inch higher on the table, and missed the days when he could lie at home and watch the clouds.

……

Second floor, the captain's office.

Fugaku Uchiha stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the busy yet orderly scene below, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Although he was busy, this busyness made him feel at ease.

The traffic assistants in black uniforms moved through the crowds, directing traffic, mediating disputes, and even helping the elderly carry their New Year's goods.

Although they lacked chakra, their enthusiasm and patience were more effective than the intimidation of ninjas.

"It seems that Che's plan for the assistant administrator was indeed a stroke of genius."

Seeing Shikaku's utterly hopeless expression, he was even happier.

Fugaku turned around, in a good mood, and prepared to make himself a cup of tea.

However, when his gaze fell on his desk, his smile froze instantly.

The once clean and tidy desk was now piled high with documents.

Annual Financial Review, Annual Dividend Calculation for Shareholders, Police Department's Budget Plan for Next Year, Heian Corporation's Expansion Plan...

Every document involves huge sums of money and the balance of power among various parties, requiring his personal approval as the team leader.

"..."

Fugaku's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air.

He suddenly realized that he had been laughing at Shikaku just moments before, and his laughter vanished instantly.

……

"Knock knock knock".

A knock came at the door.

"Go in." Fugaku said in a low voice without looking up.

The door was pushed open, and Minato Namikaze walked in.

He was wearing the uniform of a special advisor to the police department, with his usual gentle smile on his face, but with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"Fugaku-senpai, are you busy?"

"Hmph, thanks to someone." Fugaku snorted irritably, referring to Nishikawa Tetsu, who was still a hands-off manager at the research institute.

"Um... senior, I've come to say goodbye."

Minato scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and placed a document on the table.

"Farewell?"

Fugaku stopped writing and abruptly looked up.

"Where are you going? Are you abandoning the police force too?"

"No, no, no, it's not about leaving the village."

Minato quickly waved his hand and explained:

"The village has issued a new appointment. The Third Hokage... has appointed me as the leader of the Jonin team."

"The Jonin team leader?"

Fugaku paused for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly recovered.

The current Minato Namikaze is no longer the little brat who needed his care back then.

In the battle of the Land of Grass, he single-handedly suppressed the Tailed Beasts and defeated many powerful enemies, earning the reputation of the Yellow Flash that resounded throughout the ninja world.

In the village, he was not only powerful, but also highly respected for his work in the police department. He was praised by both commoners and ninjas, and was a direct descendant of the Hokage.

In addition, Nara Shikazuchi voluntarily abdicated...

This position belongs to him without a doubt.

"Congratulations, Minato."

Fugaku put down his pen, stood up, and solemnly extended his hand.

"You deserve it."

"Thank you, senior."

Minato grasped Fugaku's hand, his eyes gleaming.

"Although I'm going to the Senior Ninja Training Camp, I will still be an advisor to the police department, and that won't change. I'll be available whenever the police department needs me."

"That's enough for me."

Fugaku patted Minato on the shoulder.

"However, once you're in the Jonin team, don't slack off like Shikaku. There are a lot of people eyeing that position."

Minato smiled gently.

"I will try my best."

"Oh, right."

As if remembering something, Fugaku took an envelope out of the drawer.

"This is the year-end bonus the police department prepared for you; now it seems like you could call it a 'farewell gift'."

"No need, senior, I've already taken plenty..."

"Take it!"

Fugaku insisted on giving it to him.

"You and Kushina finally got together, and there will be many more places to spend money in the future. I know you are not short of money, but having more money is not a bad thing. Besides, this is the year-end bonus for the consultant, which you deserve. That kid Che also got it. It's not like this is some kind of money from an unknown source."

Hearing that Che also had it, Minato was relieved.

"Thank you, senior."

……

After seeing Minato off, Fugaku sat back down in his chair and watched the snowflakes falling outside the window.

"Minato became the Jonin team leader, Che is the vice-director of the research institute, and I am the head of the police force..."

Fugaku muttered to himself.

"Without realizing it, we, this group of people, have already held up half the sky of Konoha."

He glanced at the documents on the table and suddenly felt less agitated.

"The Yellow Flash, the Leaf Village Shura, and the Leaf Village Reaper."

Fugaku smiled and picked up his pen again.

"Looks like I can't fall too far behind."