Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Konoha Village.

After returning to Konoha.

Chiba went straight to the Hokage's office.

"Someone come here."

As Chiba finished speaking.

Two secret agents appeared instantly and knelt on one knee.

"Go and summon the heads of all the major families."

Hearing Chiba's words.

The two members of the secret service stood up and vanished in a blur.

Less than half an hour.

The door to the Hokage's office was being knocked on repeatedly.

Nara Shikaku, Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Akimichi Choza, Yamanaka Inoichi, Aburame Shiki, Inuzuka Tsuru...

These are all important figures whose mere stomp of their feet could shake Konoha.

But at this moment, they all lowered their eyes and stood obediently in front of the desk, not daring to even breathe loudly.

During the transition period a few days ago, Chiba delegated authority to them.

This is both a sign of trust and a test.

They knew it very well.

Today's report will directly determine their future political standing in Konoha.

"Lord Chiba."

"The initial inventory of the assets of the Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon clans has been completed."

"In addition to the funds previously handed over."

"All of their shops and ninja tool forging workshops have been sealed and put into storage."

"The total value... is equivalent to Konoha's total tax revenue over the past three years."

Nara Shikaku spoke first.

He's been incredibly busy these past few days.

He used every means at his disposal.

As for whether Chiba can be satisfied?

Nara Shikaku didn't know either, but he did his best.

the other side.

Hearing what Nara Shikaku said.

The clan leaders standing nearby couldn't help but twitch their eyelids.

They had long suspected that those four families were incredibly wealthy.

just.

They didn't expect that either.

These old guys have gotten this rich.

Chiba casually flipped open the scroll and quickly scanned the densely packed accounts on it.

But he made no comment; he simply tossed the scroll onto the table.

What is the status of the police department reorganization?

Then.

Chiba raised his head and looked at Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi.

The two patriarchs of the families specializing in pupil techniques immediately straightened their backs.

Fugaku spoke first to report.

"The Uchiha and Hyuga clans have each deployed one hundred elite troops, who have taken full control of the village's patrols."

"We have cleaned up all the previously overlooked areas and informants in the underground black market."

Japan also added its own version, not to be outdone.

"The border perception units have also been replaced with mixed formations of Byakugan and Sharingan."

"If any foreign enemy invades, they will absolutely not escape our reconnaissance network."

The sight of the two clan leaders secretly vying for power did not escape the notice of the others.

Everyone is tacit.

Chiba's arrangement was absolutely brilliant.

To bind the two proudest families together.

Instead of uniting, they will fight each other for opportunities to shine.

"The intelligence exchange between the secret service went very smoothly."

"However... those Anbu members who are loyal to the Third Hokage seem to be emotionally unstable."

Yu Nu Zhiwei also stepped forward.

His voice was muffled by his high collar, making it sound somewhat dull.

Chiba listened quietly to everyone's reports.

The entire office was so quiet that only the sound of everyone breathing could be heard.

There was neither praise nor criticism.

This suffocating silence left all the clan leaders with their hearts in their throats.

They had absolutely no idea what the soon-to-be fifth-generation leader was thinking.

Just as Nara Shikaku was about to speak again.

Chiba leaned back in his chair, interlaced his fingers, and casually dropped a bombshell.

"The daimyo has already agreed to my succession."

"In addition, the Daimyo Prefecture is willing to increase Konoha's military budget by 30% on top of the existing amount."

As soon as those words were spoken...

The office erupted in chaos.

Choza Akimichi couldn't even control his body and staggered forward half a step.

30%!

That was real money directly allocated by the Daming Prefecture!

During his more than ten years in power, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to act subservient to the government every time he went abroad, and in the end, his expenses were often reduced.

Lord Chiba only went to the capital.

Not only did they gain the moral high ground, but they also managed to squeeze out an extra 30% of the funding!

What a terrifying political maneuver!

The way everyone looked at Chiba had shifted from initial awe of his strength to a fervent worship of his political maneuvering.

"Go and get ready."

"I don't want any mishaps during the inauguration ceremony in a few days."

Chiba waved his hand, interrupting the crazy speculation in everyone's minds.

In just a few words, the tone was set.

"Yes! Fifth Boss!"

Several clan leaders knelt down on one knee in unison.

They performed a full, standard bow before respectfully leaving the office.

The door closed again.

Chiba stood up and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

The sunlight shone on his face, but it could not dispel the depth in his eyes.

He doesn't care about Konoha's power.

Because he has enough power to control those who wield authority.

But he is about to become the Fifth Hokage.

He disliked the fact that the division of power would affect his village.

after all.

Konoha's operations are quite large.

The six core departments form the framework of this violent machine.

Administration Department.

This is the hub that controls the operation of the village.

Shikaku is a smart man with a sharp mind; he's the perfect person to handle daily administrative affairs.

Dark area.

The sword in the Hokage's hand.

This sword is too dirty now, it's stained with the old grudges between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

A thorough purge is necessary.

And what about the Aburame clan?

They are indeed well-suited for intelligence gathering.

However, the Aburame clan was not strong enough to completely take over the Anbu.

Medical Department.

This is the protection of the wounded, and also the core of Konoha's cohesion.

Once Tsunade returns to the village, this position will undoubtedly belong to her.

Given Tsunade's prestige in the field of medical ninjutsu, no one can question her.

The Ministry of Education, also known as the Ninja Academy.

Chiba let out a cold laugh.

Will of Fire?

Those brainwashing materials used to fool idiots should have been thrown in the trash long ago.

The ninja school's textbooks must be completely rewritten.

He needs wolves who are loyal to him and crave power, not sheep who only know how to play house in the village.

Interrogation Department.

They specialize in interrogating and analyzing the intelligence of rogue ninjas or spies.

Currently, it is managed by Yamanaka Inoichi, and there have been no major problems.

The most crucial one is the police department.

Uchiha and Hinata.

The two strongest double-edged swords of Konoha.

They were reorganized and assigned to positions for maintaining order and patrolling the border.

There's not much to say about this.

Their two families are indeed capable of handling the task.

But apart from these six departments.

Konoha also has more than a dozen smaller departments, such as the Barrier Team, the Cipher Department, and the Logistics Reserve.

The division of each piece of the cake is related to the future political landscape of Konoha.

Even Chiba needs to think this through carefully.

It was evening.

The fiery clouds on the horizon dyed Konoha Village a crimson red.

Chiba left the Hokage Building and wandered alone through the streets.

When the villagers saw him, they all stopped in their tracks, their eyes filled with awe and fervor, and bowed their heads in respect.

He ignored these formalities and went straight back to the Senju clan's residence.

I just stepped through the gate.

A golden figure rushed over.

"Brother Chiba!"

"You're finally back!"

Naruto Uzumaki ran out of the courtyard with a face full of excitement.

The careful, ingratiating look that used to be on his face was gone.

Chiba gently reached out and ruffled Naruto's blond hair.

In his perception.

On a large tree on the outskirts of the camp.

Kakashi Hatake, wearing an animal mask, was completely concealing his presence.

Kakashi didn't show himself; he silently retreated and eventually disappeared into the shadows.

He was a clever subordinate.

Understand when to appear and when to disappear.