The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

At 3 p.m., Kenta Yamanaka, the guard at the east gate of Konoha Village, was awakened by a commotion.

The line of people entering the village stretched for hundreds of meters, reaching the end of the line of sight.

The richly dressed nobles sat in their lavishly decorated sedan chairs, impatiently waving their folding fans.

The packhorses of the caravan snorted loudly, their backs laden with heavy goods.

There were even ninja representatives from several small countries, their headbands gleaming in the morning light.

"What time is it...?" Kenta Yamanaka frantically pulled out the register, only to find that the ink had dried up.

He quickly called to his companion, "Quick! Go and notify the security department!"

"I was here first... why should they go in first?"

"Do you know who my master is...? He's a cousin of the daimyo of the Land of Fire!"

"Make way... We are nobles... We have priority passes!"

Nobles, merchants, and ninjas from various countries crowded the entrance to the village.

But by this time, the main road of Konoha was already completely blocked, with noisy arguments rising and falling.

The ninja from the security department were sweating profusely as they maintained order.

The back of his uniform was completely soaked.

At the corner store of Ichiraku Ramen, the owner was wiping sweat from his brow.

He bowed repeatedly to the customers in line, saying, "I'm sorry everyone, we've run out of tonkotsu broth for today..."

Before he could finish speaking, a young nobleman angrily overturned the table in front of him: "Do you know who I am? My father is..."

"Bang!"

A figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed steadily on the overturned table.

Uchiha Inahi's cold voice instantly silenced the noisy street: "No matter who you are, in Konoha, you must abide by Konoha's rules."

......

The atmosphere in the Hokage's office was unusually heavy.

The Fourth Hokage, Fugaku Uchiha, stood by the window, looking down at the bustling crowd below, his brow furrowed.

"Bang!"

He slammed his fist on the desk, making the teacup jump and splashing dark green tea onto the spread-out map.

Fugaku Uchiha turned and glared at the logistics manager: "Kurama Tensō! What did you promise me three days ago? That you would absolutely meet all the needs of the VIPs? And this is what you've done?"

The chieftain of the Anma tribe lowered his head, beads of sweat sliding down his nose; he dared not utter a word of his anger.

Three days ago, a nobleman complained to the Fourth Hokage, Fugaku Uchiha, about the poor living conditions in Konoha Village.

Fugaku Uchiha then ordered the logistics department to purchase some high-end household goods.

Following instructions from Fugaku Uchiha, the logistics department purchased a batch of high-end household goods.

But the nobles were so competitive that they were not easily satisfied.

They kept complaining to Fugaku Uchiha, and then went on a buying spree, quickly running out of the 30 billion ryo budget.

Next, Kurama Tensō applied for funding from Uchiha Fugaku, who approved it, but the process stalled at the finance department, where Uchiha Yatsushiro was also out of money.

The thick stack of shopping lists in his hand was crumpled and crumpled. "Lord Hokage, I did indeed purchase high-end home furnishings as you requested. But... those nobles are competing with each other. Today, family A changed to silk bed curtains, tomorrow family B wants gold embroidery... some complain about the poor craftsmanship of the beds and cabinets... In the end... we ran out of money!"

Finance Minister Uchiha Yatsumo cleared his throat: "As you all know, the village's finances have long been emptied by Hiruzen Sarutobi and his gang. The 30 billion ryo needed for the logistics department's purchases was embezzled from the gambling den and ticket revenue, so the village is truly broke."

Nara Shikaku rubbed his temples and pushed a document to the center of the table: "The latest statistics show that 42518 people have flooded in over the past five days, and it is estimated that about 3 more will arrive in the next three days. The village is already at its capacity for tourists. How to accommodate these 3 people will be a tough battle."

Hyuga Hiashi's Byakugan veins bulged: "I have dispatched all the Hyuga clan members I can, but due to food and lodging issues... there are at least seven or eight conflicts brewing on the streets."

Then, another round of bickering and discussion erupted in the meeting room.

The problem isn't unsolvable, it's just that it's a thankless task, so no one is willing to take responsibility.

Fugaku Uchiha was somewhat at a loss, so he gave him a look.

Uchiha Mitsunaga was somewhat helpless, but he still stood up: "I have a proposal."

His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the noisy conference room.

"First, from now on, civilians are prohibited from entering. Temporary residential areas will be set up on the north and south sides of the village's perimeter, providing inexpensive accommodation and food."

"Secondly, among the Root ninjas in the past, there was a 9-year-old boy named Yamato who could use Wood Release to build houses. He was asked to build houses for nobles and wealthy merchants."

"Third, on the day of the competition, a limited number of tickets will be available for entry into the village."

Seeing someone step forward, Nara Shikaku immediately chimed in, "Diversion and control... is indeed feasible. However, the construction of temporary residential areas outside the village will require a lot of manpower and resources."

Logistics Minister Kurama Tencho said, "After the war, there are many military tents left over, which can meet the needs of civilians for cheap accommodation. As for food, it is also easy to solve. There are many civilians in the village who can provide food for sale."

After a moment of contemplation, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly made a decision: "That's settled then. Shikaku Nara will be in charge of overall planning, Ama Kurama will be in charge of execution, and the Mitsubo... the security department will manage the security."

After the meeting ended, Uchiha Mitsunori had just walked out of the Hokage Building.

Uchiha Tekka rushed over: "Minister, Sarutobi Asuma injured a nobleman and we've arrested him."

Uchiha Mitsunori's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly: "What is the identity of the injured person?"

Uchiha Tetsuka handed over a brief report: "Hikawa Hideaki, the young master of the Hikawa clan, a noble family from the Land of Fire, is 18 years old. He has three broken ribs and minor bleeding in his spleen. He is currently receiving treatment at Konoha Hospital."

"Where is Asuma now?"

"He was locked up in the guard department's interrogation room."

Just then, Uchiha Inahi rushed in: "Minister, the Hikawa clan has complained to the Fugaku clan head, demanding severe punishment for Sarutobi Asuma. But the Fugaku clan head says that Asuma was sent by the daimyo to inspect the security of the camp. He demands that we release Asuma. What should we do?"

Uchiha Mitsumine, legs crossed, frowned slightly: "How many men did the Daimyo send to inspect the security of the temporary base?"

Uchiha Inahisa thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "There are 24 people in total: 4 officials, 8 ninjas, and 12 samurai!"

"What's there to worry about? Lock Asuma in the dungeon and keep a close watch on him! As for Chief Fugaku, just tell him: The Daimyo sent 24 people, losing one Asuma won't matter..."

"Minister... Fugaku... is the Hokage."