Chapter 216
Each generation of Hokage has his or her own governing style and strategic plans for the future of the village.
Although it may sound disrespectful to the first generation, apart from ending the thousand-year-long fighting among the ninja clans and dividing the ninja world into the one country, one village era, during his term as Hokage, the first generation's governing methods were not as good as the second generation's.
In other words, of the two brothers, Hashirama Senju, one ended an era, while the other laid the foundation for the system of Konoha that continues to this day.
The Anbu, interrogation squad, ninja school, etc. were all established under the leadership and promotion of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and were quickly copied by other ninja villages.
The Third Hokage simply expanded upon the structure established by the Second Hokage, such as the Root Division, the Medical Division, and the Technology Development Division.
By the fourth generation, everyone was waiting for the ideas he was going to implement.
It was just that due to various factors, including personnel changes, replacement of senior management, and the re-connection and rights distribution between the village and the Fire Nation, Orochimaru's attention was tied up.
Just as Shikagawa was about to leave the village to lead the team on a mission, the first meeting of the jonin led by the Fourth Hokage was held in the conference room of the Hokage Building.
All the jonin in the village, as well as the clan leaders of the ninja clan, including former high-ranking officials such as Sarutobi Hiruzen who had abdicated and given up their positions, also participated in the meeting.
After all, even without talking about their past identities and influence, their positions as Jonin have always existed.
"Isn't this plan a bit too radical? The village can't stand this kind of turmoil anymore."
After reading Orochimaru's plan, Sarutobi Hiruzen sounded a little hesitant.
In terms of concept and style, it is in line with Orochimaru's personality and pursuit. Logically speaking, he, who has retired, came here just to go through the motions, to help Orochimaru and suppress some of the older generation troublemakers such as Danzo, but Orochimaru's heart is really too big, so big that even Sarutobi Hiruzen is a little nervous.
Although he was terrible at governing in the later period, it did not mean that his vision and methods were poor. He just lost his resolve in the complicated and multifaceted affairs and became too indecisive in handling affairs.
Although Orochimaru only wrote one purpose in his plan, as the Hokage, he was very familiar with the village's manpower, funds, background and other information, and he saw at a glance what was required behind this plan.
That was a huge hole that couldn't be filled even with the entire Konoha Village. If the plan wasn't really detailed and the description of the future wasn't too rosy, his tone would never be as euphemistic as it is now.
"This is simply nonsense! Are you trying to bring the village down completely?"
Danzo Shimura, who had not been having a good time during this period, refuted it immediately with a cold face.
"The Uchiha clan agrees."
Seeing Danzo jumping out, the head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku, who had frequent frictions with the Anbu during this period, immediately stood up and said firmly.
The Uchiha jonin who participated in the meeting stood behind their family heads and expressed their support.
For the emotional and moody Uchiha ninjas, they would be happy to make Shimura Danzo uncomfortable even if it meant losing some of their own interests.
Not to mention that the Uchiha are now the hardcore Fourth Hokage faction, so they can take their position and make those who they dislike feel bad at the same time, killing two birds with one stone!
Seeing that Uchiha had a clear stance and was even impatient, Shimura Danzo's face suddenly turned dark.
"The Senju clan agrees." Tsunade raised her hand impatiently. Orochimaru and Kakui had already informed them of this plan, and after discussion, they approved it, so she was just attending the meeting on behalf of the Senju clan.
The two old and frail Senju elders behind her faced the gazes of many jonin and ninjas in the conference room, but they closed their eyes and remained silent.
In any case, the Senju clan is now almost extinct in name only. Even if they stop intermarrying with the villagers and choose to change their surnames and integrate into the village, it will take years to recover.
In the plan, the bloodline of the Senju clan also plays a vital role, so they have simply handed over full authority to Tsunade as their representative.
We can't let Tsunade become discouraged again and sneak out of the village like she did before, right?
"The Hyuga clan agrees."
Hyuga Hiashi, who inherited the position of Hyuga clan leader, also raised his hand calmly.
With the special nature of the Byakugan, the Hyuga clan has always enjoyed a superior status in the village. Of course, this is also related to their relatively Buddhist attitude towards the power of the village.
No matter who becomes Hokage, he will not win over or abandon the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, so the Hyuga clan naturally only needs to obey the orders of the Hokage.
What's more, a few days ago, Orochimaru and Lu Nie personally painted a pie for the Hyuga clan. Or in other words, a ticket to the future!
Thinking of the incredible power in Hinata Lan, the power that can make Hinata's Byakugan take a step further and evolve and transform like the Uchiha Sharingan, Hinata Hiashi's expression became cold and determined at the same time.
As a wealthy family in Konoha, the Hyuga clan lives in seclusion and is relatively low-key among the villagers, but they are also very clear that everything they have is based on their own bloodline and strength.
If the Hyuga clan does not follow Orochimaru, then the ninja clan that chooses to follow Orochimaru, under the influence of that power, may surpass the Hyuga clan in the near future.
Hinata Hiashi will never allow such a thing to happen during his term!
If the Third Hokage was still the Hokage, no matter how wonderful the future Orochimaru described for him, no matter how strong the power of Hinata Lan was, Hiashi and the family elders would still hesitate.
But since Orochimaru is already the fourth Hokage, and has used his sharp hands to initially grasp the power of the village during this period, he can free up his hands. The Hyuga clan will naturally choose to keep everything as before.
Whoever becomes Hokage, I will support him!
"The Nara clan agrees."
Nara Shikaku, who had reluctantly taken over the position of the head of the Nara clan and replaced Nara Shikakichi as the head of the jonin squad not long ago, weakly raised his hand. After him, the Akimichi clan and the Yamanaka clan followed suit and expressed their opinions.
The Ino, Deer, and Chou clans have always advanced and retreated together. As long as the Nara clan, as the brain, makes a decision, the Akimichi and Yamanaka clans will not have any objections.
Although Ino-Shika-cho is loyal to the Sarutobi clan, the premise of this loyalty is not to have any conflict or dispute with the village's Hokage.
Anyway, the Fourth Hokage was Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciple, and Nara Shikagawa was Orochimaru's disciple, so this was an internal issue between the master and the apprentice. Shikagawa just wanted to quickly end the meeting and go home. He had been so busy during this period that he didn't even look like a Nara!
Following closely behind was the vote from the smaller ninja clans such as Kurama and Hatake, as well as the civilian jonin.
"Humph, if you do this, you will definitely regret it!"
Seeing that he was unstoppable, Shimura Danzo, who had expected it, stood up and left with his men. He didn't want to stay and see Orochimaru's face. Think about it, in order to pursue experimental materials and funds, Orochimaru had to choose to join the Root and work for him. However, after so many years, the person who once needed to rely on him actually became the Hokage before him! What's more hateful is that the other party actually used the Uchiha clan to authorize its power to supervise the ninjas of the Root!
It is simply the opposite of Tiangang!
"Be proud of yourself! Wait until I get the broken jade."
Danzo Shimura pushed the door open with a sullen face, secretly swearing in his heart.
The meeting of the jonin ended. Seeing that he could not stop Orochimaru from doing what he wanted, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed. However, the good thing was that his plan would not be completed all at once, so there was still time. So he stood up and left with his two former advisors.
There was no moment that made him feel more than now that Orochimaru had truly secured the position of Hokage. This made him feel a little disappointed, but also a little relieved.
"Hokage-sama."
Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina followed to Orochimaru's Hokage office, and Minato, holding Kushina's hand, stood behind the desk and said.
“You have already seen the plan. The Senju will be responsible for food, the Ino-Shika-Che will be responsible for medicinal materials and livestock, the Inuzuka will be responsible for the domestication of wild beasts, and the Aburame will be responsible for the cultivation of beneficial insects.
These achievements were enough to allow the village to have sufficient food, and to rely on the food to expand Konoha's influence in the ninja world.
I want to hand over the Sealing Class to Kushina, and let her be responsible for changing the barrier that strengthens the village, as well as spreading the chakra leylines.
Because we need to take care of the dragon veins of Konoha and the Kingdom of Wind, we need your assistance, Minato. Your Flying Thunder God can take her back and forth between the two countries quickly."
Orochimaru spoke directly.
Minato and his wife did not find it strange to accept Orochimaru's request, as they had been informed of it before.
"Aren't you worried about me?" Kushina, who used to be careless and hot-tempered, showed some rare steadiness and gentleness, perhaps because she was about to become a mother.
"What are you worried about?" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and glanced at Kushina: "Nine-tailed beast? Although the tailed beast is very important to the village, it is different from the style of the teachers who restrict and monitor the Jinchūriki. I can give you the greatest freedom."
"That's a nice thing to say!" Kushina pouted.
"The Anbu monitoring you will be withdrawn soon. From now on, you only need Minato to watch over you. Of course, your protection and monitoring will also need to be redeployed when necessary.
In addition, it would be best if you could make some changes to the village's barriers and defenses before giving birth."
Orochimaru waved his hand and reminded.
"Is there any reason?" Minato heard something hidden in Orochimaru's words that made him feel uneasy.
"You should know that Uchiha Madara is still alive, right?" Orochimaru suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this, Minato and Kushina nodded in tacit understanding.
"Then you should know Madara's hostility towards the village." Orochimaru said lightly.
"What does this have to do with my childbirth?" Kushina frowned, and then as if she had thought of something, she asked, "Do you think he will attack the village or me on the day I give birth?"
"I've read the village's information. When a Jinchūriki is giving birth, the effectiveness of the seal will be greatly reduced, and it will be difficult for you to perfectly suppress the power of the Nine-Tails.
Uchiha Madara is well aware of this. And he was once the contractor of the Nine-Tails! He has been missing for some time, perhaps waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on Konoha. "Orochimaru nodded.
"So, the reason why the barriers were changed is because Madara is also familiar with them and knows how to break and bypass them?" Kushina thought thoughtfully.
"Is it possible to find a place near the village, arrange guards, and then let Kushina give birth in secrecy?" Minato suggested. When it comes to Kushina, he can't help but care.
"That's one way. But we have to prepare for the worst. For example, Madara might take some action, the Nine-Tail might get out of control, or it might be summoned to the village to cause damage.
The barrier that changes needs to have the power to suppress, or in other words, resist, the tailed beasts!" said Orochimaru.
"I understand. I will focus on the village barrier." Kushina nodded.
In the past, she was just a mascot and a deterrent, but now, with the authorization of the Hokage, she can train more ninjas who are good at sealing techniques.
Although these people may not be able to play a big role if there are any unexpected births in the future, this at least represents that the village's attitude towards her has really changed.
In the past, the top leaders headed by the Third Hokage would never give such important backbone forces as the Sealing Squad and the Barrier to her as a Jinchūriki to manage.
"If possible, you can also go and gather back some Uzumaki clan members who are wandering outside the ninja world. You can promise them something on behalf of the village and guarantee their safety, etc."
Orochimaru hesitated for a moment and spoke again.
"This..." Minato and Kushina looked at each other, both feeling helpless.
The remaining members of the Uzumaki clan have been scattered throughout the ninja world, and because of the issue of genocide, most of them live cautiously.
Not to mention that finding them is a time-consuming task, but even if she finds them, Kushina cannot guarantee what attitude the remaining tribesmen will have towards her.
Perhaps she, who was chosen to join Konoha, is a hateful traitor in the eyes of her clan members who are living in danger of losing their lives?
But since Orochimaru said so, Kushina was willing to try. After all, she had seen the cruelty of war and the despair of exiles outside the village.
No matter what, at least Konoha Village is a relatively stable place. Even if one or two tribesmen are willing to settle in Konoha, it would be a good thing.
"I'm not being kindhearted, but the Uzumaki clan's physique is naturally comparable to that of the Akimichi clan, and they are good at mastering sealing techniques! They are beneficial to the plan and the village."
Orochimaru emphasized coldly. For him, although the annihilation of the Uzumaki clan was a tragedy for Kushina, it didn't matter to him. As long as it was useful for his plan, he didn't care about the hatred that the Uzumaki clan might have towards Konoha.
(End of this chapter)