Peaceful Life

Seven or eight days have passed since the Nine-Tails Attack, and the Fifth Hokage has added another achievement to his list: after Qingcheng single-handedly killed Danzo, he also defeated the Nine-Tails alone.

Even with the propaganda efforts of Konoha's Publicity Department, Qingcheng was already considered Konoha's war god, a pillar of strength for the Konoha.

Everywhere you look on the streets, you can see Konoha discussing the Nine-Tails Attack, and some Uchiha Clan fans are even openly insulting Hiruzen Sarutobi.

These Konoha, when they opened their mouths, were spouting the most vulgar phrases of the nation. "Hiruzen Sarutobi, I'm jumping up and down like a bastard! If it weren't for your interference, the righteous Uchiha Clan would have been defeated by the Uchiha Clan -Nine-Tails Attack long ago. It's all because of bastards like you, otherwise our Konoha would have wiped out those Mountain Barbarians long ago!"

In the Hokage's Office, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu once again experienced the terrifying power of Qingcheng —a master of public opinion manipulation. Thanks to the Konoha Publicity Department's propaganda, even the farmers in Konoha countryside knew how brave and powerful the Fifth Hokage Nine-Tails Attack Fifth Hokage.

Now, the people of Konoha are basically united. All the Konoha Ninja have begun to respond to the Fifth Hokage's call and have started their secluded training, frantically honing their Ninjutsu.

The ninjas currently on missions are mostly from various clans. Those on missions have started taking leave to train, and some border ninjas have also begun taking turns resting, returning to Konoha to hone their Ninjutsu. They're all determined to increase their strength drastically, ready to answer the Fifth Hokage's call and propel Konoha to new heights—to become the absolute overlord of the Shinobi World.

Kakashi arrived at the Hokage Building early in the morning and saw a large group of Anbu Ninja training in the training rooms, improving their Ninjutsu. Throughout the Hokage Building, one could see Konoha Jonin.

These Jonin are Konoha's elite forces, here in the Ninjutsu room to learn Ninjutsu.

Kakashi immediately ordered, "Yamato and move the approved Jonin into the Ninjutsu Room."

Yamato hearing Kakashi's words, Assistant Hokage said awkwardly, "Kakashi, I have to go repair the village road in Konoha this afternoon. Could you please find someone else?"

Upon hearing Yamato's words, Kakashi said awkwardly, "Let Vice-Captain Taoyuan take over your job! Konoha has now entered a period of intensive training. All departments are short-staffed, and all Konoha Ninja are training intensively. If we can maintain this for two and a half years, Konoha's strength will definitely improve significantly."

Yamato hearing this, Yamato's eyes darted mischievously in their sockets, then he said with a serious expression, "Kakashi, can I ask for leave to train in Ninjutsu? My strength has reached a bottleneck, and I want to improve it to break through to the Quasi- Assistant Hokage Quasi-Kage Level and enter the Entry-level Kage."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi's face hardened, and he said very seriously, "I also want to ask for leave to train. I also want to break through to the Entry-level Kage and reach the Mid-level Kage, or even the High-level Kage. But then again, Konoha needs everyone to work together. If someone goes to train, someone else has to cover for them."

Yamato hearing this, Yamato nodded directly and said with an embarrassed expression, "I understand, Kakashi. I will cover their Assistant Hokage, but could you give me a raise? I'm really too tired. I don't want to live in this 9-to-5 world anymore."

Kakashi pointed to the Konoha Hokage sleeve on his arm and said with a serious expression, "Since I started wearing this, I've basically said goodbye to vacations. Did you hear me asking for a raise? I've told you all to have the Will of Fire, how come your Will of Fire is so shallow?"

Yamato hearing this, Yamato nodded immediately and said with a serious expression, "I'm sorry, Assistant Hokage, my Will of Fire has wavered again. I work for Konoha. The Fifth Hokage pays us salaries out of love for us, and working hard is our duty."

Kakashi, seeing that Yamato's resolve had improved, said with a serious expression, "Yamato, you are also a high-ranking officer of Konoha. You must remember that everything is for Konoha. Go and build the road!"

After saying that, Kakashi entered the Hokage's Office. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu smiled and nodded when they saw Kakashi arrive.

Mitokado Homura then said with a serious expression, "Kakashi, why did you just scold Yamato? He built over 500 bridges and 300 roads in Konoha, making the Konoha's transportation network very convenient."

Kakashi nodded directly and said with a smile, "He wants a raise. The Fifth Hokage said that overtime is acceptable in Konoha, but raises should be moderate. There haven't been any raises for so many years. If he suddenly raises salaries, Konoha's financial chain will break down."

After Yamato left, a blond-haired youth walked directly into the Hokage's Office. Looking at Kakashi, Mitokado Homura, and the others, he said respectfully, "Kakashi, Assistant Hokage- sama, what did you call me for?"

Kakashi looked at the blond-haired man and said with a smile, "Taoyuan! I called you here today to take over Yamato's position."

Upon hearing this, Taoyuan broke out in a cold sweat and said with great resentment, "Assistant Hokage, can I quit? I'm still in my improvement period and will soon reach the Quasi-Kage Level. I don't even want to be the vice-captain."

Taoyuan said awkwardly, "The village's tasks are too heavy; I really can't handle Minister Yamato's duties."

Kakashi stated directly, "I'm not asking you to be the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture, I'm asking you to be the captain of the Anbu. Your duties will be to be stationed at the Ninjutsu Learning Room, checking the application forms of Konoha Jonin, and secretly working with the Police Force to apprehend Konoha spies."

Kakashi looked at Taoyuan's face, which was full of resentment, and then said seriously, "You are the strongest in the Anbu, and you are proficient in Lightning Release, Earth Release, Wind Release, and Water Release, as well as four types of Chakra transformations. You can teach those Konoha's Apprentice Jonin."

Taoyuan gave another wry smile, her brows furrowed in worry, and said with a hint of resentment, "But Assistant Hokage, I'm only twenty-three years old this year. If I stay here Tenten, won't my strength decline in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi said with a serious expression, "Don't worry, the Fifth Hokage knows how to use people well and will promote you. After all, you are a member of a collateral branch of the Senju Clan, and you might become Assistant Hokage in the future."

Kakashi looked at Taoyuan's expectant face and said with a smile, "If you take another step forward, you might become the Sixth Hokage. After all, the Fifth Hokage was the kind of person who didn't follow the rules. As long as you can take on the responsibility, you can rise to the top in the future."

Upon hearing this, Taoyuan nodded immediately and said with a serious expression, "Then I'll do it. Thank you for your promotion Assistant Hokage."

Kakashi, seeing that Taoyuan had fallen into his trap, said with a smile, "I'm leaving the Ninjutsu Room to you, as well as guiding those Konoha's promoted Jonin. Do a good job, and maybe you'll get a raise at the end of the year."

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Taoyuan's face filled with anticipation, and she said excitedly, "Understood, Assistant Hokage. I will definitely do my best."

Kakashi looked at the excited Taoyuan and smiled, but thought to himself, "At the age of the Fifth Hokage, he can serve for at least another sixty years. He once said that he would serve longer than Hiruzen Sarutobi. If you want to compete with him for the Hokage position, you'd better just fight honestly!"