So Much Money

As for Konoha—

Uchiha Izuna had lounged around from Monday to Sunday, handing government affairs to Shikaku Nara, the military to Uchiha Fugaku, and finances to Kakuzu.

As the saying went, this was called the separation of powers, with each side keeping the others in check. The only thing they needed to heed was Uchiha Izuna's will. As for collusion?

In all of Konoha, what ranked employee did not have a blade called the Anbu hanging over their head?

The Anbu monitored all officials. With authority directly granted by the Hokage, they could execute first and report afterward.

The moment your name was called, it meant there was already enough evidence to convict you.

Once you were guilty enough to be branded a traitor, it was too late to say anything. Go repent in the Pure Land with your regrets!

Konoha's framework and regulations had already been perfected to near flawlessness. Even without Uchiha Izuna, it could operate on its own. What? You said it made no difference whether Uchiha Izuna was there or not?

That was true in principle, but one could not put it that way. It should be said that under Lord Hokage's leadership, every department performed its duties, allowing Konoha to flourish.

Uchiha Izuna was lying in his chair, looking up at the sky. "By my count, they should be here soon, right?"

As soon as he spoke—

Hatake Kakashi was the first to arrive, turning into a flash of lightning and appearing before Uchiha Izuna. He respectfully bowed.

"Lord Hokage, it has been half a year. I have missed you greatly. With the year's end upon us, Obito and I have returned to report to you!"

A vortex appeared in the sky, and Uchiha Obito stepped out from it as vast quantities of treasure poured