Honest looked around. Seeing the officials fall silent one after another, he decided the time was right and spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I have someone to recommend for an important position!"
The Little Emperor smiled.
"If Minister Honest is recommending him, he must be quite impressive!"
Honest merely smiled without answering.
Just then, a well-built man with a distinguished face and an air of authority stepped forward.
"Your Majesty..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded to the Little Emperor, his gesture perfunctory.
After all, they were both in on the act, so there was no need to worry about formalities.
Honest and the Little Emperor naturally paid no attention to it.
"This is Sarutobi Hiruzen..."
"He's a powerful man on par with the Grand General..."
"Now that the Imperial Capital is in turmoil, the Revolutionary Army keeps assassinating our officials and nobles."
"The post of Governor of the Imperial Capital is vacant, so let Sarutobi Hiruzen take it!"
Honest made the recommendation to the Little Emperor. Under the control of Genjutsu, the Little Emperor naturally had no objections.
"But..."
The officials below began to shift uneasily.
The Governor of the Imperial Capital was essentially the mayor of the capital city, a position with considerable power and prestige.
In theory, the governor could interfere in most affairs within the Imperial Capital.
It wasn't a post that some unknown newcomer could simply be handed.
Even officials in Honest's faction were displeased. This was such a lucrative position—why give it to an outsider instead of one of their own?
One official stepped forward, about to argue his case.
"Hm?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze was as sharp as a blade. His powerful mental energy, infused with murderous intent, instantly spread throughout the entire hall.
"You there..."
"Do you have any objections?"
His murderous intent swept through the hall