Shinnosuke did not hesitate at all. The words nearly burst from his mouth, and his chest heaved violently with excitement.
His frankness eased the atmosphere in the Council Hall somewhat.
"Fine. I'll let you lead troops into battle, but the authority to command will remain reserved for now. Only once you have earned the appropriate military merits will that authority be handed over to you. That way, the clansmen below will be convinced as well."
After thinking for a moment, Madara's voice continued.
"The former Second Elder position will be succeeded by Uchiha Izuna. He will oversee all diplomatic affairs and the issuance of clan missions."
"The former Third Elder position will be succeeded by Uchiha Chiba. She will oversee all clan supplies and wartime logistics."
"The former Fourth Elder position will be succeeded by Uchiha Setsuna. He will oversee the Medical Unit, which will also be renamed the Medical Department."
"The former Fifth Elder position will be succeeded by Uchiha Tree. He will oversee the Intelligence Department."
"The former Sixth Elder position will be succeeded by Uchiha Mina. She will oversee the Commerce Department and manage all clan fund disbursements."
"The ANBU established by the previous Clan Head will be led by Uchiha Kosuke, who will oversee all military forces within the clan."
"At the same time, a Sealing Department will be established to handle all sealing affairs within the clan. The Minister position will remain vacant for now."
"Everyone—do you understand your respective duties?"
"Clan Head, we understand!"
The resounding response filled every corner of the meeting room.
Madara nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward Kosuke.
Seeing this, Kosuke explained the situation at the front line in full detail.
Shinnosuke shot to his feet, battle intent blazing on his bruised face. "Clan Head, let me lead the