Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 111 A Day in the Life of a Guard Member

"Really?" The guard nodded with a smile, then with a warning in his eyes, he said, "If that's all, that's all. Don't do anything unnecessary. Got it?"

"I understand, I understand." The vendor nodded quickly and ran back home.

This scene was repeated in various places in the village until the inauguration ceremony was successfully concluded and the patrol members of the security department left.

After the inauguration ceremony, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around and went to the Minamiga River to fish, and Uchiha Tokou officially began his work as Hokage.

The first thing Uchiha Douguang did after taking office was to sign everyone's promotion documents.

The first one is Kakashi's appointment document as the captain of the guard team and assistant to the Hokage.

What followed was the appointment of Inuzuka Tachibana and Aburame Shiwei, two ninja clan leaders who had made great efforts in the previous operation, as advisors to the Hokage.

Uchiha Fugaku was arranged by Uchiha Tokou to be the leader of the Jonin Squad. At the same time, the former high-ranking members of the guard team also began to move to the Anbu and the Jonin Squad.

And those senior ninjas who came from commoner backgrounds and originally thought that they would never be able to advance in their lives, such as Nagai Seiichi, were promoted to a higher level.

"Thanks to the Fifth Hokage for his training!" Nagai Makoto, who was appointed as the captain of the senior ninja squad, smiled with great pride, and at the same time sighed in his heart that following Uchiha Tokou was the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.

Uchiha Douguang spent the entire morning signing and stamping documents. By the end, he almost couldn't recognize his own name.

Finally, after signing the last document, Uchiha Douguang breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, Uchiha Inahime, who had been promoted to one of his shadow guards, came up and saluted and asked, "Hokage-sama, what is the schedule for this afternoon?"

"Is it afternoon already?" Uchiha Douguang glanced back out the window. "If it's afternoon, then we should go inspect the security forces and the Anbu."

"I understand. I'll arrange it right away." Uchiha Inahori nodded and accepted the order.

……

That night, Kitano Masahiro, a new ninja who had just joined the guard, returned home after finishing a day's work, opened his diary, and began to write:
My name is Kitano Masahiro, I'm 14 years old, and I just graduated from Ninja School two and a half years ago.

After graduating from the Ninja Academy, due to my mediocre talent, I was only assigned to a Chunin as a team leader. My daily job was to pick up trash and look for cats in the village. The income was decent enough, at least it wasn't a problem to support myself.

My chunin captain told me that I should always save money so that I can exchange it for a C-rank ninjutsu in the village in a few years. Once I learn it, I can hope to be promoted to chunin.

[Some time ago, my classmate from the Ninja School, Watanabe Masashi, joined the Guard. Not long after, his life improved, and he even became a Chunin a while ago. I was very envious, but at the same time, I also regretted why I hesitated when the Guard was recruiting because of the reputation of the Village Guard.]

So, when the Guard was recruiting this time, I signed up without hesitation. Oh, and I even saw my Chuunin Captain during the interview. Also, I heard that the Guard Genin's treatment is much better than that of a veteran Chuunin like him, so it's no wonder he signed up.

[I was lucky enough to pass the interview and become a member of the Guard. A few days ago, during the induction ceremony, I was warmly received by the new captain of the Guard, Mr. Kakashi.]

Although after joining the security team, the civilian neighbors around my home started to look at me differently, but the treatment in the security team is really good.

[This morning, before going out on patrol, the cafeteria chef came to us specifically to ask for our lunch menu suggestions.]

I want beef, chicken, miso soup, and a big piece of fried pork cutlet. It would be even better if there was a piece of grilled fish.

However, my colleagues don't seem to be in the mood for fish. Today's menu is beef curry stew, lobster sashimi, fried pork cutlet, and shrimp tempura. That's fine, acceptable.

[However, halfway through the meal in the cafeteria, the chef brought everyone a bowl of steaming hot fish soup and explained that there was a problem with today's menu, which meant that everyone's daily intake of high-quality protein was insufficient, so a new dish had been added temporarily.]

Captain Uchiha Yanyou jokingly told the chef invited from the Fire City that he could serve less staple food and still be full with just lobster.

The chef smiled and told him to take care of his subordinates and not to coordinate the meals for the dog squad leader. The new dog squad leader actually knew how to talk.

[As for me, I was looking at the four dishes and one soup in front of me, feeling a bit dazed.]

[In the past, I could only treat myself to this kind of food during festivals. After all, I still had to save money to exchange for ninjutsu.]

Speaking of ninjutsu, it's incredible. On my first day, I received a C-rank ninjutsu. It's a fire-attribute chakra, and it's the Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu, a technique passed down through generations of the Uchiha clan.

Although this jutsu is difficult to practice, the seniors in the guard corps who have also learned this jutsu will patiently teach us after get off work. They also say that the captains of the Uchiha clan sometimes come to serve as instructors. Although their words can be a bit harsh, they are still very attentive when teaching them.

After lunch, when I was about to go to work, I suddenly heard that the Hokage was coming to inspect the security team.

After hearing the news, my colleagues all got busy. This Fifth Hokage, who just took office today, is a former member of the Guard. Although he had already stepped down as Guard Captain when I arrived, I'm still very curious about this former Guard Captain.

When the seniors in the security team mentioned Captain Dou Guang, their eyes would involuntarily reveal a look of admiration from the bottom of their hearts. What kind of magical power did this former captain from the Uchiha clan possess?

Because I'm tall and handsome, I was chosen to be part of the team that will welcome the Fifth Hokage Inspector.

At the gate of the security department, I immediately saw this man wearing a sacred robe embroidered with the words "Godaime Hokage" and a Hokage hat.

The Fifth Hokage's appearance was different from what I had expected. He didn't look like a king with that domineering aura. He had a gentle aura and a permanent smile on his face.

[Salute to the Hokage! While I was still in a daze, the captain's voice rang in my ears.]

【loyalty!】

I saluted along with my colleagues.

Hokage-sama returned our greeting with a smile and came to our side.

【Thank you for your hard work. I hope the work went smoothly.】

[Hokage-sama smiled and shook the hand of my colleague beside me and asked with a smile.]

Then, the Hokage came in front of me and twisted my collar.

[Is this outfit warm enough for winter duty?]

Hokage-sama had a warm smile on his face. It was hard to imagine that someone in such a high position would actually care about whether the clothes of us, the lowest-ranking members of the guard team, would be cold in winter.

[Now I understand why the seniors in the security team hold this man in such high esteem.]

[Because I was so excited, I forgot to answer immediately. How rude of me.]

[After I came to my senses, the Hokage was already giving instructions to the captains.]

He said that the team members must pay attention to winter duty, especially keeping them warm during patrols in inclement weather. The winter uniforms must be of high quality, enough to keep even civilians without chakra warm before they are delivered to the team members. He also instructed that patrols in inclement weather must receive allowances.

[At this moment, I finally understood why the seniors always said that Captain Dou Guang's kindness was still not over.]

After inspecting the area, Hokage-sama left the security team. As he left, I, along with every one of my colleagues, loudly pledged our loyalty to him!

Kitano Masahiro finished writing his diary, closed it, washed up briefly, and fell into a deep sleep.

However, the next day, when Kitano Masahiro arrived at the guard corps, he saw his colleagues gathered together, very excited.

"What? Those guys actually dared to attack the Hokage Building?"

"Damn it! It seems like I've been too gentle with them. Now they even dare to attack the Hokage Building! And they're carrying signs that disrespect Godaime-sama?"

"We have to take action on this matter! Otherwise, how will our colleagues in the Anbu and Jonin squad view our security team?"

Kitano Masahiro still didn't understand what was going on, but at this time, Kakashi had already walked in with several captains with gloomy faces and said, "Everyone, gather in the conference room!"

……

Last night, the villagers who had planned to cause trouble at the Hokage inauguration ceremony had their plans nipped in the bud by the security team, and they returned home cursing.

However, at night, ninjas sneaked into their home and took them to the territory of the Tsuchiya clan.

There, they met many villagers who shared the same idea as them and were extremely dissatisfied with Uchiha Douguang and the security team.

Soon, the current patriarch of the Utane clan, Yuta Utane, and the current patriarch of the Mitomon clan, Isamu Mitomon, arrived at the scene of this secret opportunity location.

"Villagers, I'm sure everyone is dissatisfied with the former captain of the guard, Uchiha Douguang, becoming the Fifth Hokage. Think about it, will everyone still have a good life after he takes office?"

Yuta Utane came to the crowd and said.

(End of this chapter)