Uchiha Ying Yue paid out of his own pocket to provide Konoha's shinobi with generous rewards.
This wealth came from the assets of officials and nobles in the Land of Wind, and the rebels had transferred vast amounts of it into Ying Yue's control through the Dawn Organization.
Ying Yue decided to use part of this wealth to improve Konoha's welfare.
He introduced a generous benefits system, raising the shinobi's salaries and living allowances while providing them with better medical coverage.
He also implemented a five-day, six-hour workweek, allowing the shinobi more time to rest while maintaining their combat effectiveness.
This system caused an enormous stir within Konoha. The shinobi's quality of life improved significantly, and their loyalty to Ying Yue deepened further.
These reforms swiftly won the support of Konoha's shinobi. Ying Yue's leadership style and concrete actions gave them hope.
Compared to the previous Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Ying Yue's reforms were more direct and effective. The shinobi's loyalty and support soared, and Ying Yue's authority was strengthened accordingly.
As Ying Yue's reforms and measures to soothe the populace were gradually implemented, Konoha slowly regained its postwar vitality and stability.
The shinobi's morale was higher than ever. They believed that under Ying Yue's leadership, Konoha would become even more prosperous and powerful.
Ying Yue knew full well that future challenges still remained. The task of serving as the great general appointed by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire still awaited him, while Shimura Danzō and his Root remained potential threats. But Ying Yue now held Konoha's core power firmly in his grasp.
Through a series of rewards, promotions, and welfare reforms, Ying Yue not only placated the shinobi who had rendered meritorious service, but also successfully secured his control over every key department in the village.
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