Konoha's task master

Hokage Building, top floor conference room.

There is only one wall between this place and the Hokage's office. Today, all the Jonin left behind in Konoha gathered to participate in this very formal Jonin meeting.

This meeting will decide on the candidate for the Fourth Hokage.

Or...the Third Hokage was re-elected.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu, Mito Kadenen, Jiraiya and Sakumo Hatake were sitting on the rostrum. Even Jiraiya put on the Konoha Jounin vest on this occasion, his face

It exuded solemnity and solemnity.

Hatake Sakumo also put on a jounin vest, his silver hair was combed meticulously, and on the table in front of him was the speech prepared by Yakumo for the election.

In the Konohagakure jonin group, it can be roughly divided into three groups, the neutral group that supports Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hatake Sakumoge, and the neutral Ryobu Gang.

By the way, the Uchiha clan is a neutral force. They have no good impression of the Second Hokage's apprentice Sarutobi Hiruzen, and they don't have much contact with Hatake Sakumo, so they naturally choose neutrality.

But the number of jounin in their clan is extremely large, accounting for nearly two-fifths of the jounin class. This is why the second generation Hokage wants to suppress the Uchiha clan.

He has an unruly personality and refuses to obey management... but there are many strong ones.

In other words...they love to stir up trouble...

But he can fight very well!

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, and with his movements, everyone's eyes focused on him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen has been the Hokage for more than ten years.

Although he is old... his whole body reveals the majesty of having been in a high position for many years.

He stood there and looked at everyone in the audience quietly. Sarutobi Hiruzen did not speak immediately, but seemed to be enjoying or reminiscing until the entire conference room became audible.

He just spoke... his voice was extremely solemn.

"I recommend Hatake Sakumo to become the Fourth Hokage!"

The words just fell.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had already stood up, sat down again, and picked up the teacup while everyone looked at him with ghost eyes.

a bolt from the blue.

Hatake Sakumo's expression changed slightly. He always felt that he and Sarutobi Hiruzen were competitors, but he didn't want his number one enemy to join his camp at the critical moment.

Mito Kado and Koharu, who had gone to bed, stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen with extremely shocked eyes, and then lowered their voices and asked.

"Hiruzhan, are you crazy?"

"I just made the right decision."

Sarutobi Hiruzen replied firmly that he was extremely unwilling to make such a choice.

But comparing the high-end combat capabilities of the two parties, he is undoubtedly at an absolute disadvantage.

Hatake Sakumo's blade already frightened him, coupled with the fact that Ii Yakumo was already comparable to him at the age of nine, the most important thing was that Jiraiya and Tsunade were also on each other's side.

This is a world where ninjas dominate. On the surface, Konoha Village seems to be full of fair rules and morals...but the truth hidden under the water is full of...

Respect the strong!

If you can't beat it, you just can't beat it.

It makes sense to have a big fist.

Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. If possible, he wouldn't want to confront his master head-on.

But he was righteous in his heart and could not allow him to choose the wrong path. At this time, Konoha needed a vigorous and powerful Hokage.

"I believe that one day in the future, both of you will be grateful for my decision today."

Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned on the wooden chair and looked at the ceiling filled with lights, shaking his head inaudibly. Reluctance or memories flashed in his eyes, as well as the conversation a few days ago.

It was a very serious meeting. The expressions of the two people were extremely solemn, as if they were likely to draw swords against each other because of a disagreement. There was a few seconds of silence before each opening to think about how to answer.

"Are you that impatient..."

"You are no longer suitable for the position of Hokage. With the decline of your body functions and your soul that has been extremely exhausted by the war, you have begun to fear war and break the precious peace..."

"Peace...isn't it good?"

"But for the sake of this peace... you are not willing to betray the interests of the Hidden Leaf Village, the interests of the Country of Fire, and you don't even dare to openly offend the Country of Thunder."

"Having never experienced the cruelty of war, what qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson in such a scornful tone?"

"I have indeed never experienced the cruelty of war, but I know...lazy peace, timid compromise, and the weak are destined to fail. In the battle between countries, the most taboo thing is to show your weak side..."

"Do you believe Hatake Sakumo can do better than me?"

"At the very least...he will say...no to the Kingdom of Thunder!"

"That will lead to war!"

"We are never afraid of fighting, and we cannot learn from turtles!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was so angry that he smiled instead.

"Then I have to wait and see... what kind of system and rules Hatake Sakumo will establish!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the surprised people in the audience with a decadent look on his face.

When he voluntarily gave up the power he held tightly in his hands, he suddenly felt extremely empty inside. From today on, the prosperity of Konoha Village will have nothing to do with him.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen gave up, there was no obstacle on the way for Hatake Sakumo to become the Fourth Hokage, after going through a symbolic voting session.

The Hokage handover ceremony officially begins.

The third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the fourth generation, Hatake Sakumo, came to the platform. From here, they can basically overlook the entire scenery of Konoha, and the height is even as high as Shadow Rock.

There was a bustling crowd in front of the Hokage Building, witnessed by everyone.

Sarutobi Hiruzen handed the imperial robe and bamboo hat, which represented the symbol of Hokage, into the hands of Hatake Sakumo.

In the streets, there was thunderous applause.

The jounin... also started to applaud in unison.

Uchiha Fugaku looked at the crowd, without any joy on his face, as if he was not interested in the events of the Hokage transition. In his opinion, no matter who became the Hokage, the Uchiha clan was destined to be marginalized and feared.

Hatake Sakumo spread out Yakumo's speech, and under the amplification of the sound, it spread throughout half of Konoha Hidden Village.

"I hereby promise that in the future I will take the lead in fighting to protect the Hidden Leaf Village and fight for the overall interests of the Fire Nation throughout my life."

"I admit...I will protect..."

"Bala bala..."

"Finally I want to thank everyone for their support."

"Thank you...for trusting me."

"Here, bow!"

Hatake Sakumo tried his best to make his speech as emotional as possible, but in his opinion, this nearly 10,000-word speech contained only various empty guarantees and promises without any practical effect.

However, the people on the street were very impressed and looked at Hatake Sakumo with more and more admiration. It was as if the entire crowd was infected by this speech... and gathered together.

In the crowd, Yakumo shook his head and chuckled.

"Uncle Sakumo, your acting skills are good."

He hoped that everything would go according to plan. He had heard Hatake Sakumo talk about his reforms, and there was basically no problem with the direction, but it was just a little too hasty.

Yakumo patched up Yakumo.

"Congratulations...Kakashi."

Nohara Rin clasped her hands together and looked at Kakashi with a blush. Obito Uchiha who was beside him immediately spoke with some jealousy.

"One day, I will also become Hokage!"

"I believe you can."

Yakumo took the opportunity to pat Obito on the shoulder and encourage him, saying that when someone is always praised for being smart by others and hears it hundreds or thousands of times... he will really feel that he is smart.

Let him be more confident.

Let the flames burn even more fiercely.

Burn away his laziness and laziness...

"certainly…!"

Uchiha Obito adjusted his goggles and smiled.

"I also believe you...can do it."

Kakashi turned his head and said to Obito seriously.

But when Kakashi turned around and looked at his father on the high platform, a strong yearning appeared on his face. One day, he would stand on the high platform like his father.

From today on, Obito and Kakashi are competitors working towards the same goal.

"Let's go and practice." Yakumo said.

"good."

A few people nodded and squeezed out of the crowd to the training ground.

After they got up today, they gathered on the street and waited for the results in the Hokage Building. When Hatake Sakumo took over the God's robe, the friends were extremely surprised.

At that moment, a certain task was quietly completed.

Ding--

"It has been detected that Hatake Sakumo's fate has been reversed."

"Bond mission Kakashi, completed!"

"The mission reward has been distributed."

"Congratulations on getting: three Grandmaster Breakthrough Scrolls."

"Additional reward, the secret of physical skills·Millennium Killing!"

"Explanation: A copy of the ninja Hatake Kakashi, the only secret of self-created Taijutsu in his life. Due to the blessing of mysterious power, it has the unique effect of enhancing brotherhood."

Yakumo smiled and was also stunned...

"Obito..." Yakumo said.

"What...?" Uchiha Obito turned around and asked.

"The Secret of Physical Skills: Thousand Years of Killing!"

"Ouch~~Damn it!"

"Kakashi...I'll kill you with one strike for a thousand years!"

Uchiha Obito instantly grasped the essence of the Millennium Killing and rushed towards Hatake Kakashi.

"Hey...bastard, don't attack Lin!!"

Uchiha Obito knocked Yakumo away, but his back was attacked by Kakashi, and a scream... spread around.

In the Hokage conference room, the real top leaders of Konoha Hidden Village were gathered at this time, including Sakumo Hatake, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, Koharu Koharu, Mito Kadenen, Fugaku Uchiha, and Hinata Hinata.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen has resigned as Hokage, he is still a member of Konoha's elders and a well-deserved powerful figure.

"Now I am announcing the first order. Starting from tomorrow, members of the Uchiha clan can apply to join ANBU, but according to the rules, they need to go through a background review by the ANBU intelligence department first."

Hatake Sakumo's first order was like thunder, causing the expressions of everyone in the office to become abnormal. Some people were secretly happy, while more people became angry.

"No!" Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately denied.

"This is inappropriate!" Mito Monoyan also said.

"Don't forget...I am the Hokage now!"

Hatake Sakumo's tone was deep, and he gradually released his momentum. Compared to half a year ago, his coercion was stronger and sharper.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was speechless... He didn't expect that Hatake Sakumo would make such drastic reforms just after he took office.

"Yes." Uchiha Fugaku immediately replied, with an undisguised look of surprise on his face.

At the same time, I thought in my heart, from today on, Hatake Sakumo is a friend of the Uchiha clan. As long as you don't exclude the Uchiha clan, we will be friends.

The Uchiha clan is really miserable in Konoha Hidden Village. They are wary of the Second Hokage, restricted by the Third Hokage, and monitored by the Third Hokage's friends. It seems that the family has a great business, but in fact it is far away from the true core of power.

"On the other hand, the Konoha Security Department also needs to allocate quotas and recruit people from all over Konoha."

The smile on Uchiha Fugaku's face grew wider. On the surface, the Konoha Security Department represented the privileges of the Uchiha clan, but it was a thankless job that caused conflicts between the Uchiha clan and the major ninja clans. Hatake Sakumo's benefactor

ah!

"In addition... I will suggest that the Daimyo cancel the grain trade contract with the Kingdom of Thunder. I cannot accept this price."

"This is feasible..." Uchiha Fugaku said immediately.

"Aren't you afraid of causing a war?"

Mito Menyan's face looked a little ugly.

"Yunren Ruozhan, what we will do next is..."

Hatake Sakumo looked at Mito Kadoyan and spoke carefully.

"Konoha is never afraid of war!"

"I agree!" Uchiha Fugaku said immediately.

"If the Kumo ninja starts a war, I am willing to lead the elites of the Uchiha clan to the front line!"

Due to the special conditions for the opening of the Sharingan, the Uchiha clan has never been afraid of war, and even eager for the battlefield. Although they will suffer heavy casualties every time they rush to the front line, they will also give birth to more than a dozen pairs of three-magatama Sharingan.

Those with three Magatama Sharingan are the true core of the Uchiha clan...

Of course, Uchiha Fugaku didn't believe that the Thunder Nation would start a ninja war because of the abolition of the food import treaty. At this time, he... shouted agreement, which was more like taking sides.

Starting today...the Uchiha clan is no longer a neutral player, but supports the fourth generation Hokage Hatake Sakumo.

As long as you don't target me, we are friends.

Mito Kaden looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and found that the latter was silent. Now he could not understand the calculation in the old man's mind more and more.

"The Roots will be disbanded within five days, and members can choose whether to join the ANBU." Hatake Sakumo continued.

Everyone immediately looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen. After all, the current base was equivalent to his private army. Hatake Sakumo's move was to break Sarutobi Hiruzen's last trump card.

"Okay." Sarutobi Hiruzen replied after a few seconds of silence.

"One more thing, I need the Ministry of Finance to increase the compensation for the children of fallen martyrs and increase the monthly relief payments until the children reach the age of twelve."

Twelve years old is the age to graduate from the ninja school. Becoming a genin or finding a job within Konoha is enough to support yourself in Konoha Hidden Village.

"No...According to the current plan of the Ministry of Finance, a certain amount of money is stored every year. This is to prevent the possible outbreak of a war of tolerance...increasing pensions and relief funds will increase fiscal expenditures and cause military expenditures to be tight when a war breaks out."

Mito Monoyan refused almost instantly, with a stern look on his face and what he said was reasonable and well-founded.

"Then I will deduct part of the monthly allowances for the jounin and elders, and at the same time increase the commission ratio for S-level missions. I will send people to the City of Fire to negotiate with the daimyo to increase the annual military expenditure of Konoha Hidden Village."

Hatake Sakumo had almost no hesitation. This was a decision he had thought about for a long time, even if it offended many people.

Then...obey!" Mito Menyan smiled.

At this time, his smile was very bright or sinister. This order from Hatake Sakumo could be said to have completely offended 80% of the jounin in Konoha.

In this case, he, the Fourth Hokage... will not be long!

"Then let's adjourn."

Hatake Sakumo waved his hand and ordered, he had already seen through Mito Monen's thoughts, but so what?

Hatake Sakumo did his part for the descendants of his comrades who died in the battlefield, even if it offended many people, but so what... in short, he felt no regrets.

"I am willing to use 40% of my annual mission income to support this decision. Those martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect Konoha should receive better care."

Jiraiya, who had been paddling all the time, continued, his tone very calm, as if he had just entered the office to attend a high-level meeting and waited for the opportunity to say these words.

He is that patch.

"Lord Hokage, the Uchiha clan is willing to donate 500 million to support this order. The descendants of the martyrs who shed their blood for Konoha should enjoy better treatment."

Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku stepped forward and said.

"I...on behalf of the Sarutobi clan would like to make a donation."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke, but his expression was a little complicated.

In the end... I was tricked by the little fox.

After everyone dispersed, all the major ninja clans spent a large sum of money to donate money to help Konoha establish an orphan relief fund for the sake of reputation, which was used to support and rescue the martyrs.

A few minutes later, Sarutobi left and returned.

"Is something wrong? The Third Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked worriedly, with a slightly harsh tone.

"You allow the Uchiha clan to enter the core of Konoha Village, aren't you afraid that you won't be able to suppress that clan? Or do you mean that you don't understand their terror at all!?"

"Of course I'm not afraid... After all, even the legendary ancestor of the Uchiha clan was not as powerful as Yakumo now when he was nine years old, so... I'm not afraid!"

"You..." Hiruzen Sarutobi was helpless.

"I may not be able to suppress it...but Yakumo can definitely do it."

Hatake Sakumo said in an extremely confident tone.

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