Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

"Yan, next topic."

Mitokado Yan nodded, a smile playing on his lips.

He keenly noticed a detail.

Xiaochun is really shrewd when it comes to changing dorms...

She used to rarely mention Hiruzen before, but now she mentions him every time she speaks…

“Following the instructions of the Third Generation…” Mitokado Homura said, mimicking the example.

014 Being a ninja is tough, so tough that even a slightly human being can't stand it (Fourth update)

Mitomon Homura discussed the issue of ninja compensation.

Konoha had actually taken relevant measures regarding this matter before.

However, due to financial difficulties, the力度 (intensity/effort) was not significant; it was better than nothing.

"Among the 2,150 ninjas who died fighting for their villages during the Second Shinobi World War and still have family members alive."

"The village set the pension for a single person at one million taels, and this part of the expenditure, including redundancy, amounts to 2.2 billion."

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat. With 2.2 billion plus 500 million, wouldn't all the money be spent?

It wasn't because he was cold-blooded; in his view, Konoha could only obtain more financial resources by continuing to invest in scientific research and reproduction.

Just as Orochimaru was feeling somewhat puzzled, Hiruzen Sarutobi explained:

"The total amount of this compensation is 2.2 billion, but the village still needs to develop, so it has been decided to pay it to the families of the fallen ninjas in monthly installments plus interest over five years."

"The total amount is 2.5 billion, divided into five years, with an expenditure of 500 million per year."

"The pension system will remain in place, with 500 million yuan set aside each year as a pension savings pool, totaling 1 billion yuan."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he nodded to himself.

Paying monthly is indeed more reasonable.

This can alleviate the short-term financial pressure on Konoha Village while avoiding systemic risks.

Furthermore, for most surviving family members, a lump-sum payment of the survivor's pension is actually more likely to pose a risk.

Short-term extravagance and lack of planning are objective realities, and monthly payments are more conducive to ensuring the livelihood of surviving family members.

At this moment, the look in Sakumo Hatake's eyes as he gazed at Hiruzen Sarutobi was practically burning with passion.

Look at what the three generations of adults have done.

Not only did they compensate the ninjas who died in previous battles with their pensions, but they also took interest into account when making monthly payments…

That's incredibly generous...

The expressions of the other civilian ninja committee members were not much different from those of Hatake Sakumo; they were the ones who knew best the hardships faced by ninjas.

Although ninjas make money quickly, their high-intensity combat and consumption of ninja tools lead to an unusually large appetite.

Aside from the necessary expenses for maintaining physical health, relieving mental stress, and studying ninjutsu, the actual amount of money saved was very little.

Many special Jonin are short of money; only top-tier Jonin have real savings.

Hyuga Hizashi stared intently at Sarutobi Hiruzen with an expression as if he were on a pilgrimage.

Compared to the main branch of the family, the Hokage is so much better...

The main family is also wealthy, but they generally don't give much of their money to the branch families because they have other uses for it.

As for its use, the family members who separated from the family didn't know either...

But seeing the expressions on the ninjas' faces, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a deep sense of emotion.

One million taels is a lot, but it's also a little.

It's not difficult for a Chunin to earn this much money in a year with a little effort.

It's not unreasonable for a special Jonin to receive three million ryo a year.

Jonin are a bit special.

It varies from person to person. Some earn a few million taels, while others, like Jiraiya and Orochimaru, are mission fanatics who can easily earn 20 million taels a year.

By the standards of Hiruzen Sarutobi's previous life, this amount of money was pitifully small!

According to his familiar standards, he died in battle…

It's a one-time compensation payment for at least fifteen to twenty years, and with long-term support, the total amount can be converted into equivalent income for thirty to forty years...

This doesn't even include other subsidies.

In the ninja world...

The annual income of a mere Chunin was enough to shock these ninjas.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is not a soft-hearted person.

But this scene made him realize that the ninjas had endured a long and miserable life. With just a little bit of experience as a 'human being,' his eyes immediately welled up with tears.

Seeing that another wave of applause was about to erupt, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately stopped it.

"Regarding this compensation, the village will allocate a portion of it in the form of missions, with some ninjas making regular home visits to help and resolve the practical difficulties in their lives."

"This money will be given to the ninjas who do missions, but the amount will be less than that for ninjas who do missions outside the village."

Hyuga Hizashi was completely dumbfounded.

Does this mean the village is going to give money to the ninjas so they can visit the families of the fallen ninjas?

Isn't that a bit too humane?

"Hokage-sama, I believe this is the duty of every Konoha ninja..." Hyuga Hizashi raised his hand and said.

"There's no need to occupy the village's funds anymore!"

The Konoha committee members stared at Hyuga Hizashi in surprise.

In fact, many people share this view.

Surrounded by humanization for a moment, the ninjas, who were heavily influenced by a tool-oriented mindset, suddenly felt 'unworthy'.

But if word gets out, people will gossip. After all, isn't this just making others do work for free?

No matter how appealing the name sounds, the essence remains the same.

But Hyuga Hizashi didn't care; in a sense, his thoughts were somewhat similar to Shimura Danzo's...

Perhaps it's even more extreme, because he had no intention of becoming Hokage.

Hyuga Hizashi didn't care at all what others thought of him.

He was only thinking about Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Even if everyone condemns him, as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi still trusts him...

Then Hyuga Hizashi's mental barrier will not budge in the slightest, as hard as steel!

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and chuckled.

He had just been reflecting on how he was used to the hard life of a ninja when something he wasn't used to came along.

“Rizashi, I understand your thinking; you are considering the greater good of the village.”

"I want to say a few words in defense of the Hijiri. In the Anbu (secret unit), the Hijiri work tirelessly day and night for the village's security..."

"His colleagues in the Anbu also praised him as a ninja with the Will of Fire. His suggestion was made out of public interest, so please do not have any unnecessary misunderstandings."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said this.

A Japanese official can act as a "lone minister," speaking freely without caring about others' opinions, even making sensitive remarks.

However, as the Hokage, he has to protect those who are loyal to him.

Otherwise, how can he be the 'big brother'?

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he slightly turned his head toward Danzo.

Although Danzo felt somewhat awkward, he immediately spoke:

"His daily routine is as sharp as a slashing sun... The Third Hokage said that he is doing very well in the Dark Division."

It's a fact that he does a good job at his daily work.

But Danzo's thoughts were similar to Hizashi's; he also felt there was no need to treat the ninjas so 'favorably'.

A little bit is enough!

But for some reason, the moment Hiruzen Sarutobi moved, it was as if he was being controlled…

I found myself following his line of conversation without even realizing it.

Danzo silently warned himself, "I can't do this again. Next time I should find fault..."

What annoyed him the most was Orochimaru's gaze.

He had just subconsciously called out Hiruzen when Orochimaru's eyes suddenly lit up.

If he didn't immediately address Orochimaru as the Third Hokage to make amends, Orochimaru would probably jump up and accuse him right away...

What a nuisance!

They're so concerned with these trivial details; they completely misunderstand the bond between him and Hiruzen…

"Hizashi, the ninjas are already under a heavy burden."

"Visiting our comrades and their families is a matter of course, but it also takes up time that is spent on missions. So the village provides some subsidies so that this care can last longer."

"To be honest, I am not satisfied with the amount of this compensation."

"But there's no other way; the village's main focus right now is development. However, I promise everyone that no Konoha ninja will be left behind..."

Hiyashi's heart was pounding!

This is the Hokage he has chosen to follow for the rest of his life…

Fearing he would be misunderstood, he even enlisted Danzo Shimura to vouch for him…

Hyuga Hizashi felt a surge of heat coursing through his body, wanting to do something for Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately.