Update from Akira Uchiha concerning the Police Force.
I suggested to you and with your permission, the non shinobi Uchiha have been brought into the police force. I know at first, you were reluctant to accept Non-shinobi into the force, given the dangerous nature when dealing with criminal nin, and because Miko was there being fussy, but I am happy to put that to rest. Over all, the 'civilians' have had a positive impact on the force, how they deal with the public, and how they deal with us.
The force has become more open minded, and instead of resorting to force, most situations are being dealt with other ways. It's more sociable and cooperation is at an all time high.
The jump in public trust thanks to the fairs has made doing their jobs so much easier. Witnesses are more likely to come forward and there has been a definite spike in solved cases. The public treats the force with more respect than ever-especially when they see one of the newly hired officers. These new officers fundamentally think differently than the veterans, and this has the effect of devil's advocate, and thinking outside the box, bringing fresh new ideas in.
There is an air of hope here. The other day a woman brought in boxes of pastries as a thanks for helping her. As of now, the 'civilians' or non shinobi officers, have been dealing with civilian crimes instead of shinobi crimes. This has had the effect of relaxing them. They know how to handle it more efficiently.
Of course these cases are minor, as this idea is still stretching it's legs, but it has huge potential. It's not perfect and there is still tension, but the Non-shinobi Uchiha do act as a bridge for officers who aren't shinobi or Uchiha.
And, As someone who was involved in the force before my injury, it's a great pleasure to be able to join again.
Akira Uchiha
Update from Akira Uchiha concerning the Art Institute.
When the Institute first started out, it was something small, more of a way to cope with the injuries of the war than anything else.
With some hastily bought supplies, we started a circle at my residence to deal with the trauma of war. With art, we expressed what words couldn't. We created an outlet, that for the first time in a long time, allowed us to heal. Something the medical nin or even the Yamakan couldn't do. We weren't trying to make masterpieces-that was just a side effect.
At the fair, people were genuinely touched by our work, which is the entire point of art. They appreciated it, and we even converted a few dog lovers! We were contributing to the clan and the charities, finding a use for ourselves and a sense of purpose through it. We sold a record number and people have been visiting my house ever since. We've already picked a suitable rental building in the heart of Konoha. We just need to clear a few more things, and with the money made at the fair and afterwards we will already have rent covered for the first few months, leaving my house to the original members.
I was initially against letting outsiders join, much to many peoples surprise. My rationale wasn't rationale so much as it was fear the healing would stop or even reverse. That our sanctuary would be destroyed. But this year at the fair, much like with your hesitance about the police force, I found my fears to be unfounded.
When the Institute first started out, it was something small, more of a way to cope with the injuries of the war.
It's beyond cooping now. It's beyond us.
It's healing Konoha.
It's something more.
Akira Uchiha.