Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Hokage Building, small conference room.

Uchiha Gen, wearing a Hokage hat and Hokage robes, sat in the center, while other Konoha high-ranking officials and important figures sat on either side according to their status.

"The first issue is personnel."

Upon hearing Uchiha Gen's words, some people felt a jolt of unease. He had just taken over and was already making personnel changes?

"Third Hokage, would you be interested in serving Konoha with your remaining energy?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Gen Uchiha in surprise. Did he still have a say in Konoha's affairs?

What's going on in this?

The others also looked at Uchiha Gen with surprise, especially those who knew his style of doing things, who were even more shocked.

"I'm not at the point where I can't walk anymore. I'm willing to dedicate everything to Konoha," Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

"Alright, then from now on, the Third Hokage will go to the administration department to take charge of some of Konoha's affairs."

"And the two elders, are you willing to continue serving Konoha?"

What about their affairs?

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were overjoyed, thinking that Uchiha Gen was still acting with restraint and was not too domineering.

"I am willing to shed my last drop of blood for Konoha," said Mitokado Homura.

"Me too," said Koharu, who was turning the dorm.

Uchiha Gen laughed, "The older generation's awareness is indeed different..."

"Alright, let's continue with the personnel issue."

"Shinnosuke Sarutobi and his wife stepped down as heads and deputy heads of the Anbu, while Shisui Uchiha was transferred to head the Anbu."

As the saying goes, "a new emperor brings a new court," and when a new Hokage takes office, normally the head of the Anbu (Anbu branch) will place his own trusted confidants in his place; it's just a matter of time.

If Minato Namikaze had continued to live, he would have eventually replaced the head of the Anbu with one of his own trusted confidants, such as Kakashi.

As for the Jonin squad leader, it's a rather nominal position; the amount of power one wields depends on how much trust the Hokage has in them...

If you don't gain their trust and can't command others at all, you'll be treated like royalty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and his son Shinnosuke Sarutobi exchanged a glance, realizing that the root of the problem lay here.

One person switched partners, and I thought they had really changed their minds...

Although they were unhappy, neither the father nor the son dared to express it.

If we go against them, we might lose not only our position in the secret service, but also our position in the administration department.

If that's the case, then no one in their Sarutobi clan will ever hold a high position again.

"Nara Shikaku has stepped down as the Jonin team leader and been transferred to the position of Vice Minister of the Administration Department. Hatake Kakashi has taken over as the Jonin team leader."

"The administrative affairs of the department are divided into four parts, and each of you four will handle a part."

Tsunade raised her hand and said, "Isn't the administrative department's work too much for four people to handle?"

"That's a good question."

"If it's just administrative work in the administrative department, it's naturally not enough to go around, so I will delegate the administrative work that the Hokage is in charge of."

"From now on, I will only concern myself with the general direction and important matters of Konoha's progress. Don't bother me with trivial matters."

"I will personally draft specific regulations to determine what constitutes a major issue and what constitutes a minor issue; simply follow those regulations."

"Those who violate the regulations will be severely punished!"

"The four administrative staff will be rewarded if they do their jobs well, and punished if they do them badly."

The characters of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane suddenly looked rather unattractive.

This arrangement makes things easier for the Hokage, but won't those three old bones have to work themselves to death?

Oh... no, that's not right either. There are four people sharing the workload, so they're not exactly exhausted, but they're also becoming government processing machines.

However, they couldn't voice their opposition, because on the surface, the Hokage's power had been delegated, while the power held by the three of them had increased.

But... I'm still really annoyed.

Their plan to tie the Hokage's hands and feet with tedious and complicated administrative affairs has failed.

Most importantly, if they don't take over, Uchiha Gen will probably promote others to share the administrative responsibilities.

In that case, they will probably get nothing but empty titles and can only go home to enjoy their grandchildren and live out their old age in peace.

Having ruled Konoha for so many years, I'm truly worried about letting it slip out of my grasp and run rampant...

Seeing that the three of them looked grim but did not voice any objections, Uchiha Gen's lips curled into a slight smile, feeling somewhat smug.

He had these three old guys completely under his control...

As for Nara Shikaku, he naturally wouldn't object.

Because this is similar to the things and workload he handled as the leader of the Jonin class.

However, compared to the Jonin squad leader, whose power needs to be allocated by the Hokage, the power held by the deputy head of the administration department is much more stable once the specific rules are set.

Furthermore, given Nara Shikaku's cunning and shrewdness, he wouldn't dare to be the first to oppose it...

"Since there are no objections, this decision will be made."

"Tsunade will be transferred to be the head of Konoha's medical department, and the original head of the medical department will become the deputy head. Is that alright?"

Uchiha Gen's gaze shifted to the head of the medical department...

The Minister of Health quickly replied, "No problem, no problem, I completely agree."

"With Tsunade-senpai around, who else but her could be the head of the medical department?"

Uchiha Gen's gaze softened, and he nodded with a smile.

"A research department will be established, with Orochimaru-sensei as its head."

"Orochimaru-sensei will be in charge of the specific organization matters, and all departments must cooperate fully."

Orochimaru stood up with a smile, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you, Hokage-sama. Please cooperate with my work in the future."

As Uchiha Gen's teacher, Orochimaru is now extremely popular, and the head of the interrogation department was the first to express his support, followed by the others.

Research Department?

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a pain in his tooth. Wasn't this department just giving Orochimaru free rein to do whatever he wanted?

"cough……"

After pondering for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "The formation of a department involves many complexities and numerous tasks. I suggest that Jiraiya be made the vice-minister to lend a hand."

Uchiha Gen smiled noncommittally: "Orochimaru-sensei, what's your opinion?"

"Jiraiya, come if you want," Orochimaru said calmly.

Jiraiya himself did not want to get involved in Konoha's politics, but Hiruzen Sarutobi kept giving him meaningful glances.

Jiraiya then thought that since the current Hokage was Orochimaru's disciple, Orochimaru was prone to doing whatever he wanted and could easily go astray...

With that thought in mind, Jiraiya reluctantly nodded.

With Jiraiya's nod, two of the three legendary ninjas became department heads, and one became a vice-department head.

As expected, the people of Konoha will see these three figures from time to time from now on...

"The Ministry of Torture and the Ministry of Education will remain unchanged for the time being."

The two ministers breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"However, there is one task assigned to the Ministry of Education..."

"Please give your orders, Lord Hokage." The Minister of Education quickly stood up and bowed.

"The Ninja Academy's curriculum will include an additional subject: the history of Konoha."

"How can a person remain ignorant about where they come from?"

"You are responsible for leading the compilation of Konoha's history. Everyone in Konoha, from the powerful clans to the ordinary villagers, has an obligation to cooperate."

"You must be impartial, objective, and fair. If you do a good job, everything will be fine."

"If I don't do it well, hehe..."

The Minister of Education stood tall and declared loudly, "Please rest assured, Lord Hokage, I will do my best!"

"I'll wait and see. Please sit down."

"Yes."

Uchiha Gen then said, "I'm also assigning a task to the administration department. Shikaku, you'll lead it."

"Please give your orders, Hokage-sama." Nara Shikaku stood up, bowed, and said in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Ninjutsu points exchange system," Uchiha Gen said calmly.

Nara Shikaku inwardly groaned, but outwardly maintained a firm expression, saying, "Understood, I will definitely do this well."

"If you do a good job, you'll decide the allocation of administrative tasks within the administration department."

In other words, if Nara Shikaku does well, he could become the chief minister of the administration and have the power to allocate government affairs.

"If I don't do it well, hehe..."

Nara Shikaku felt both happy and worried upon hearing this.

He was naturally pleased by the generous reward offered by Uchiha Gen, but worried that it would cause an irreparable rift in his relationship with the Third Hokage and others. However, he dared not refuse it...

That "hehe" was really quite scary.

Well, it's a new era now after all.

Nara Shikaku, his face serious, declared loudly, "I will definitely complete the mission!"

"Very good, sit down." Uchiha Gen nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes."

"The ninjutsu points redemption system requires the full cooperation of all departments."

"Anyone who tries anything underhanded and gets caught by me shouldn't blame me for being ruthless."

Uchiha Gen surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp and piercing, like a sword. Everyone who met his eyes lowered their heads, including Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Nara Shikaku breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; with such support, things would be much easier.

Then Uchiha Gen added, "The Third Hokage and the two elders are getting on in years, while you, Shikaku, are in your prime..."

"If you complete the mission, you will have to take on more responsibilities in the future, so as not to tire out the Third Hokage and the others."

The corners of Sarutobi Hiruzen's and the other two's mouths twitched...

These tactics come one after another, but since they're genuinely concerned about your health, it's hard to argue back.

Nara Shikaku's lips twitched, but now that he had completely taken sides, he had to carry it out to the end. A hesitant attitude was the easiest way to get into trouble.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

"Alright, that's all for today's meeting. Meeting adjourned."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen was the first to get up and leave the small conference room, and the others left one after another.

Uchiha Gen walked all the way to the Hokage's office and sat directly on the Hokage's throne.

"This chair isn't very comfortable; it's not as comfortable as the one in the police department. We'll have to replace it later."

Having briefly experienced the feeling of being on the Hokage's throne, Uchiha Gen took out paper and pen and began to write down the boundaries between important and trivial matters...

This matter seems simple, but it is actually difficult. It involves many aspects and the regulations are not easy to draft. Moreover, it is of great importance.

If this distinction cannot be made properly, the Hokage's power will be truly undermined, and loopholes will be created for subordinates to exploit...

Furthermore, it involves a new country, and Uchiha Genko has no intention of devoting himself entirely to governing the new country.

From now on, he will still only focus on the general direction and major matters; he still wants to enjoy life and cultivate himself.

Unification is just a side effect; cultivation is the fundamental thing!

In order to draft the regulations, Uchiha Gen devoted the rest of his morning and afternoon to it.

He also called over his trusted people and Nara Shikaku to advise him, as the saying goes, "two heads are better than one."

Having finished his get off work, Uchiha Gen was about to go home when, unsurprisingly, he saw Hyuga Hiashi at the door.

Uchiha Gen accepted Hyuga Hiashi's invitation and went to visit the Hyuga clan.

Upon arriving at the entrance to the Hyuga clan's territory, all the important figures from the main and branch families of the Hyuga clan were present.

Everyone was wearing white kimonos, and they were all the same style, only differing in size.

Standing at the very front were Hyuga Hiashi's wife, Hyuga Hinata, Hyuga Hanabi, and Hyuga Neji, followed by the elders of the Hyuga clan's main family, the head of the branch family, Hyuga Hizashi, and finally the elders of the branch family.

To be fair, if it weren't for their relationship with Uchiha Gen, Hizashi and Neji wouldn't be qualified to stand so close to the front.

"Lord Hokage," everyone bowed in unison.

"No need for formalities, everyone," Uchiha Gen said with a faint smile.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

Hyuga Hiashi then accompanied Uchiha Gen, and they entered the Hyuga clan's territory, surrounded by a throng of people, and arrived at the banquet hall of Hyuga Hiashi's residence.

Uchiha Genko sat at the top left, while Hyuga Hiashi and his family sat at a slightly lower position on the right. The couple shared one table, while Hinata and Hanabi shared another.

The person seated on the left at the bottom is the head elder of the main family, and the people seated on the right are Hizashi and Neji. The people behind them are arranged according to their status and power.

At Hiashi Hyuga's command, pretty young maids in matching uniforms began serving the dishes...

It has to be said that the Uchiha and Hyuga clans have really good genes; none of the women in them are ugly.

The Hyuga clan has strict rules; meals are always eaten in silence, and only after the maids clear away the leftovers do the group resume their conversation.

"Chief Hiashi, there's a vacancy for a deputy minister in the police department. Would you be interested?"

Uchiha Gen put down his teacup and said with a smile.

The Hyuga main family elder, Hyuga Hizashi, and the branch family elder looked at Uchiha Gen with delighted expressions upon hearing this…

Hiashi Hyuga adopted a very proper attitude, bowing slightly before saying in a deep voice, "I will obey the Hokage's orders."

"Then we'll go through the procedures tomorrow, and you can take office the day after tomorrow."

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

"This position is temporary; you can take over when a suitable position becomes available."

"I've only just taken office, so it's not appropriate for me to replace everyone."

"Of course, the premise is that you can't make any big mistakes, otherwise we will forcibly promote you, and you won't be able to hold your position."

Hiashi Hyuga said solemnly, "I understand, and I will certainly not disappoint the Hokage."

"The reason I invited the Hokage here today is that there is something I need your approval on."

"Oh?" Uchiha Gen raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"I would like to ask the Hokage to support my decision to abolish the Hyuga clan's main and branch family system."

When Hiashi Hyuga said this, everyone was stunned at first, and then it caused a huge stir!

The branch family elders looked at Hyuga Hiashi with a mixture of surprise and joy; the main family elders, on the other hand, were filled with shock and anger, gritting their teeth as they looked at Hyuga Hiashi, their eyes as if they were looking at a traitor!

Hyuga Hizashi and his son Hyuga Neji remained calm, as if they had expected this.

However, the clenched fists of the two men under the table revealed that they were not as calm as they appeared...

(End of this chapter)