In Konoha, I collected corpses on the battlefield for ten years

Jiraiya didn't want to embarrass his teacher, even though he also felt that Qifeng was qualified to serve as Hokage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen wasn't really resisting either, but he just couldn't quite accept this kind of method.

"Sigh—"

A helpless sigh marked a relatively satisfactory end to this meeting.

The selection of the Fifth Hokage was completely finalized!

Konoha's economic crisis was also alleviated to a certain extent.

Everyone was happy!

Chapter 214 Akatsuki Moves!

Rain Country.

Now that the Third Shinobi World War has completely ended, the Rain Country, sandwiched between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, suffered tremendous damage as a battlefield.

But now.

The already scarred Rain Country has once again ushered in a new coup.

An organization called "Akatsuki", led by a man claiming to be "God", overthrew the decades-long rule of Hanzō of Amegakure.

The era of Akatsuki has officially begun.

At this time, the few remaining members of Akatsuki are holding a meeting.

"The Nine-Tails capture failed. Konoha's Fifth Hokage has been confirmed to be the 'Spear of Judgment,' Sarutobi Nikkan, who is also the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki," Tobi, disguised as Uchiha Madara with a mask, said in a deep voice.

"Even if the Nine-Tails is captured, the Two-Tails and Three-Tails have not been revived. We still can't gather all nine tailed beasts. I suggest we don't expose our goals too early. We can slowly accumulate strength and recruit some powerful ninjas as members to participate," Zetsu's hoarse voice sounded.

Qifeng's strength has already exceeded the range that Tobi can currently withstand.

He was able to control the Nine-Tails and overpower the Four Kage at the time only because he used the chakra left by Uchiha Madara and some of the power of White Zetsu.

Now that Uchiha Madara's power has been exhausted and White Zetsu cannot be replenished, he temporarily has no power to fight against Qifeng.

However, just because he doesn't have it doesn't mean that others don't.

At this moment, the young man in front of him, with black metal rods inserted into his body and eyes full of circular patterns, might be able to use these eyes to fight back.

And this man is Nagato's Deva Path clone, also known as Pain, the leader of Akatsuki.

"Do you have any suggestions?" Pain glanced at the two and said lightly.

Behind him stood a girl with blue-purple hair, known as Akatsuki's "Angel," Konan.

"I have a good candidate, but he is in the Land of Water. I will go to the Land of Water during this time and complete his recruitment," Tobi said.

And the person he has set his sights on is named Hoshigaki Kisame.

"I also happen to know a few people who can be recruited. Kakuzu, a bounty hunter and rogue ninja from Takigakure, and Akasuna no Sasori, a rogue ninja from Sunagakure, both possess considerable strength," Zetsu also said.

With his intelligence capabilities, it would be quite difficult for him not to know anything in the entire ninja world.

"Then let's begin. We'll proceed with the plan after the Two-Tails and Three-Tails are revived," Pain finalized these matters.

"Okay."

...

...

Konoha.

Qifeng's inauguration ceremony as the Fifth Hokage proceeded smoothly.

His strength displayed during the Nine-Tails attack was obvious to all and it could be said that he saved the entire Konoha with his own strength.

Although the fall of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, was regrettable, people always have to look forward, and the village isn't just one person.

Therefore, after holding a funeral for the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, and the heroes who sacrificed themselves in the Nine-Tails attack, Konoha soon held Qifeng's inauguration ceremony.

Under the witness of almost all Konoha ninjas, he took the hat representing the Hokage's identity from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Officially succeeding as the Fifth Hokage!

And the first decision Qifeng made after taking office was to disband the Anbu.

The authority of the Anbu and Root overlapped too much, and there were too many people in the Anbu who were supported by Sarutobi Hiruzen. Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen was no longer the Hokage, he still had considerable influence over the Anbu.

Xia Yan's decision directly eliminated the possibility of Sarutobi Hiruzen holding him back.

Of course, Qifeng still gave Sarutobi Hiruzen the position of Hokage advisor, but the extent of his power was debatable.

In addition, if the Anbu ninjas wanted to continue doing the same work, they could transfer to Root.

So, in essence, he just merged the Anbu and Root.

A transfer of power from the left hand to the right hand eliminated Sarutobi Hiruzen's influence.

However, there were still some Anbu ninjas who were unwilling to join Root and reverted to ordinary ninja status.

But after this transfer, Qifeng firmly grasped Konoha's largest power department in his hands.

The second decision.

Qifeng established the Konoha Surveillance Department, headed by Hyūga Terasu, with members from the Hyūga clan, responsible for monitoring the entire situation in Konoha and reporting at any time.

And the Uchiha clan restored the authority of the Konoha Military Police Force, with Uchiha Fugaku once again serving as the head of the Konoha Military Police Force.

It's just that now, under the influence of Qifeng and after imparting some correct response methods to Uchiha Fugaku, the Konoha Military Police Force and the Uchiha clan are finally no longer a clan feared and hated by the residents of Konoha.

The Uchiha clan is slowly integrating into Konoha.

Although the Uchiha clan and Qifeng have the closest relationship, Qifeng is also unwilling to see the Uchiha clan become the only dominant force, as this would easily lead to the destruction of Konoha's balance.

The most ideal situation is to have the Uchiha and Hyūga maintain a good competitive relationship.

The Uchiha clan can be Konoha's number one clan, but it must never become the only clan.

Balance is the way to control subordinates.

Fortunately, Uchiha Fugaku and Hyūga Hizashi were both very clear about Qifeng's purpose and gladly accepted this outcome.

Uchiha Fugaku's initial goal was just to resolve the conflicting relationship between the village and the clan.