Just think about it—if they directly mobilized more than three hundred Jonin within Konoha, they could probably wipe out an entire clan.
Li gave a bitter laugh. "It's impossible for me not to feel that there's some kind of conspiracy behind this."
Fugaku patted Li on the shoulder. "What are you worried about? You'll be the Director of Konoha Defense Headquarters. Think about it—what kind of authority is that? You'll basically be on equal footing with the Sannin. And the Sannin don't really hold much actual power. You, on the other hand, could be said to stand second only to the Hokage."
Li rolled his eyes. Fugaku was not wrong. The title and authority of Director of Konoha Defense Headquarters were indeed considerable. Aside from their greater fame, the Sannin could not compare in any other regard. But in reality, it was merely an empty post. Without the document signed by the Hokage, Li reckoned he would not be able to move a single person besides the Guard's own personnel.
"Oh, so you've completely stepped down now?" Li put away the letter of appointment and the deployment order. These things could not be tossed around carelessly, or they would cause a major disaster later.
"Mm. You are now the Director of Konoha Defense Headquarters, concurrently serving as captain of the Konoha Guard. The current vice-captain is Mai." Fugaku lightly tapped the table. "She's been promoted rapidly this time because of you as well. Honestly, I've never seen an outsider gain the clan's trust so quickly."
"Mai? The clan has really invested heavily this time." Li spoke slowly. "A Director of Konoha Defense Headquarters personally appointed by the Hokage, along with this deployment order. And it seems the clan intends to replace everyone here with either my confidants or people who