Meeting

Inside the Hokage Building's conference room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura once again convened a small roundtable meeting to discuss the village's various affairs.

After the Third Shinobi World War, as one of the victors, the Land of Fire received a large number of shinobi mission orders from other countries. As a result, Konoha had enjoyed substantial fiscal surpluses every year, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had spent the past few years carrying out sweeping reforms in Konoha.

Increasing spending on medical care and education.

Constructing a large amount of infrastructure.

Improving transportation.

Expanding the shopping streets.

Promoting Konoha Fried Chicken—cough, cough, that one didn't count.

In any case, Hiruzen Sarutobi had been involved in every one of these reforms. As a result, the white in his hair had steadily increased, and the wrinkles on his face had deepened. Time was like a butcher's knife, carving away at his face without restraint.

Two hours later, after the four had drawn up several more new construction projects, the topic naturally shifted to the Uchiha.

"Although Uchiha Fugaku agreed to let Uchiha Itachi join the Anbu, at his firm insistence, Uchiha Shisui withdrew from the Anbu. This shows that the Uchiha's disloyal intentions have not diminished. On the contrary, they have only grown stronger!" Danzō set the tone the moment he spoke.

Utatane Koharu said, "Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi have both entered Uchiha Houka's Inspection Department. That department is responsible for monitoring the village. To be honest, I'm very worried."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smoked his pipe and slowly said, "I believe in those children. They have inherited the Will of Fire. They would never do anything to betray the village!"

Mitokado Homura said, "Indeed, during his time in the Anbu, Uchiha Shisui never leaked any intelligence regarding the village. But