Terumi Mei nodded and said earnestly, "I understand!"
Now, she has devoted herself entirely to Konoha.
She had long forgotten the promises Yan had made to her in the past.
Even if the other party keeps their promise and helps her regain the position of Mizukage, what good will it do?
The unification of the Ninja World by Konoha is the inevitable trend of the future, and she cannot stop it. She might as well go with the tide of the times.
Anyway, those subordinates have been in Konoha for so many years, they've long since accepted Konoha.
Now, I doubt many people would be willing to go back with her.
At this moment, Yan continued, "Now let's talk about the situation in the Land of Lightning."
"I'm leaving it to you, Kakashi!"
Kakashi's eyes widened instantly upon hearing this, and he pointed to himself in disbelief.
"Me? Lord Hokage, are you serious?"
"Otherwise what?"
Yan looked at him with a half-smile.
"You're just too lazy; we need to find you something to do."
Kakashi felt like the sky had fallen when he heard this.
What grudge could there be?
The time he spent as a teacher was the most pleasant period of his life; he had plenty of free time every day.
If I really can't find anything to do, I'll just tease Naruto and Sasuke.
Now they're actually sending him to lead troops to reclaim the Land of Lightning.
It would be better to just kill him.
Yan laughed and said, "Unwilling?"
Kakashi shook his head repeatedly, quickly composed himself.
"Of course I'm willing! How could I not? Thank you for your guidance, Hokage- Lord Hokage. Kakashi will do his utmost."
Yan nodded in satisfaction. " Kakashi, I believe in your abilities."
"You and Terumi Mei, go and prepare. Try to complete the mission as quickly as possible."
Kakashi and Terumi Mei nodded solemnly upon hearing this, and then stood up and left the meeting room together.
After the two left, Yan leaned back in his chair.
"Is there anything else?"
The conference room was silent.
A moment later, the Jonin in charge of logistics stood up.
" Lord Hokage, as Konoha's territory continues to expand, we've encountered some difficulties in resource allocation."
"Our material reserves are already stretched thin to meet the demands of multi-front warfare and the construction of newly occupied territories."
"Especially for certain special ninja tools and rare materials, it's very difficult to meet the demand."
Yan frowned. "Contact the various families and business partners in Konoha to see if we can increase the effort to gather supplies."
"At the same time, organize ninja teams to explore and develop known resource-producing areas. If necessary, cooperate with local forces, but it is imperative to ensure Konoha's dominance."
At this moment, Might Guy stood up and spoke loudly.
" Lord Hokage, I request permission to travel to the border of the Land of Lightning together!"
" Kakashi is smart, but I still don't trust him. Besides, I'm eager to test my Eight Gates in actual combat!"
Looking at Kai's spirited appearance, Yan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"Alright, then go ahead and serve as my adjutant."
Kai bowed excitedly.
"Don't worry, Lord Hokage! I will definitely control myself and coordinate perfectly with Kakashi!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than someone else stepped forward.
" Lord Hokage, Konoha has just ended a war, and now we have to defend against the Land of Rain while also waging war against the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water."
"The ninja's troop deployment is somewhat strained."
"Should we consider selecting some outstanding senior students from the Ninja Academy for early combat training to supplement our fighting strength?"
After a moment's thought, Yan replied, "This is a feasible method, but we must be careful not to force it too much."
"Let Sarutobi Hiruzen take charge of this matter. He is experienced and can control the training intensity, selecting students who have real potential and strong will."
"But remember, students are primarily here for training; they are not allowed to enter the front lines unless there are special circumstances."
Time ticked by, second by second.
As the discussion progressed, the atmosphere in the meeting room became increasingly tense.
Not long after, the head of the finance department also stood up.
" Lord Hokage, Konoha's recent military operations and construction expenditures have been enormous. If this continues, the village's financial reserves will be under pressure."
"We need to find new sources of revenue and transform commercially valuable results."
Having heard so many opinions in such a short time, Yan rubbed his temples and waved his hand.
"I'll leave this matter to you, Hizashi Hyuga, and the Nara Clan. They have a knack for business operations."
"However, during the development process, we must ensure the image and safety of Konoha, and cannot pursue economic interests alone."
Then, Yan turned to the representative of the Medical Department.
"The training of Medical Ninja also needs to be accelerated. Once war breaks out, treating the wounded will be crucial. Is there any news from Tsunade?"
"By the way, where is Tsunade?"
The medical representative stood up and answered.
" Lady Tsunade is researching a new Medical Ninjutsu that can quickly repair the meridians and organs of severely injured ninjas, but it still needs some time for testing and refinement."
" Lady Tsunade has been staying in the laboratory during this period."
Yan nodded and gave some instructions.
"Tell Tsunade to hurry! At the same time, increase the practical training courses for Medical Ninja, so that they can not only provide medical care in the rear, but also play a role on the front lines."
Are there any other questions?
The Jonin below exchanged glances and then shook their heads in unison.
"That's all, Lord Hokage!"
Upon hearing this, Yan nodded slightly, placed his hands on the conference table, and said with a serious expression.
"Gentlemen, the road to Konoha's rise is fraught with difficulties."
"The shortage of supplies, the pressure on manpower and finances, and the urgency of medical support all require us to deal with them carefully."
"From talent cultivation to economic expansion, from logistical support to enhanced medical care, no link can be overlooked."
" Konoha's glorious past is our foundation, while our future glory depends on our hard work and dedication now."
"No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, as long as we Konoha Ninja are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."
"Let us join hands and work together for the future of Konoha!"
The Jonin all stood up and shouted in unison.
"For Konoha!"
The stirring voice seemed to pierce through the walls of the conference room, echoing across the sky above Konoha, inspiring every Konoha Ninja to bravely move forward for the future of the village.
"Meeting adjourned. Go about your business!"
At Yan's command, the Jonin dispersed, each carrying their own mission and duty to their posts.
Kakashi and Terumi Mei quickly assembled their respective teams and began making intensive preparations for the expedition.
Meanwhile, at the Ninja Academy, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood on the training ground.
He spoke with a serious expression to a group of older students.
"Children, Konoha is facing a severe challenge. You are the future of Konoha."
"The reason we've chosen you for this combat training isn't to send you to your deaths, but to help you grow in real combat and learn how to protect yourselves, your comrades, and Konoha on the battlefield."
Meanwhile, Yan arrived at Konoha's Ninja Tool R&D Lab, where he watched as the researchers worked diligently to improve various ninja tools.
"With the project progressing rapidly, we need more efficient and powerful ninja tools."