Affairs in Konoha

After much Sarutobi Hiruzen finally revealed his ultimate purpose in summoning Orochimaru.

The position of Jonin Class Leader is very important. The Jonin Class Leader is responsible for coordinating the opinions of the Konoha Jonin and the policy coordination of the Hokage.

It is a position that is very easy to gain the support of the Jonin and the Hokage. Most of the time, this position is held by the Hokage's confidants, and often they are even regarded as the successors.

When Orochimaru heard about the change in the Jonin Class Leader position, even though Orochimaru was engrossed in researching Ninjutsu and didn't care much about it, he was deeply concerned.

At this moment, his pupils contracted slightly, and his pale skin seemed to become even whiter.

Konoha

Early morning

Kushina Namikaze Minato up and turned his head to see Kushina looking at him with her big, watery eyes.

Namikaze Minato, having rendered outstanding service on both the Kumogakure and Iwagakure Battlefield, was exhausted and returned to the village for a short rest. Upon seeing Kushina, a tenderness flickered in his eyes, but also a hint of doubt, and he softly said:

"Kushina, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."

"Um?"

Kushina woke up early in the morning and looked at her boyfriend's tired face, feeling an overwhelming pang of heartache.

Namikaze Minato Kushina looked at Kushina with gentle eyes and asked in a somewhat puzzled tone:

Why do you like Obito so much?

Upon hearing Namikaze Minato's question about Obito, Kushina's expression returned to calm. She pursed her lips, a hint of sadness in her eyes, and softly said:

"I pin my hopes on that child."

"Dream?"

Hearing Namikaze Minato's questioning voice, Kushina revealed a hint of sadness in her eyes and said:

"If one day we have a child... that he can be as cheerful, upright, and live up to his beliefs."

I hope to raise a child like this, even if he's not the brightest, or he's prone to showing off, he'll still care about his comrades and be full of perseverance. But Obito is..."

Kushina truly loved Uchiha Obito, who died in the Iwagakure Battlefield.

Before setting off, the sunny and confident boy promised to return unscathed. In the end, he was the only one who sacrificed himself on the battlefield, embodying the Will of Fire to save his comrades.

Upon hearing Kushina's words, Namikaze Minato showed a look of self-reproach.

"Obito..."

Konoha

Konoha Military Police Force Headquarters

As evening fell, Ghost Fox, a member of the Anbu, arrived at the window of the Military Police Force leader's office. Looking at the many Jonin (Military Police Force) inside, he knocked on the window.

Uchiha Fugaku, Yakumi, Jiro, Uchiha Sen, Uchiha Saburo, and other high-ranking Konoha Military Police Force were reporting to the Naraku Security Department when they heard a knocking sound outside the window. Turning around, they saw an Anbu.

"Saburo, go ask what's wrong."

Uchiha Yakumi gave an order to Saburo was sitting at the end of the sofa.

Uchiha Saburo got up and walked towards the window. The Uchiha clan's dislike for the Anbu was not unfounded. Anbu member Ghost Fox looked at the many high-ranking Military Police Force, felt a little pressured, took out a letter from his pocket, handed it to Uchiha Saburo, and turned to leave.

Saburo took the letter from the Anbu and opened it.

"A Jonin the Hokage Building conference room on September 30th. All registered Konoha Jonin Konoha are required to attend on time. Lord Yakumi, this Jonin Class meeting notification. Recipient: Jonin the Security Department."

Uchiha Saburo took the letter and, seeing that it Jonin a Jonin from the Military Police Force, didn't mince words. As Security Department Jonin, he immediately opened the letter and read it aloud.

"You don't know your place, bring me the letter."

Seeing Saburo's somewhat arrogant Uchiha Yakumi couldn't help but reprimand him. Upon hearing this, Uchiha Saburo obediently handed the letter to Uchiha Yakumi.

For Jonin Class meetings, the Hokage Building usually arranges for someone to issue a notice in advance. For some important Jonin and figures, a special letter will be sent to inform them. Jonin Class meetings that are submitted to the Security Department are usually specifically notified to the head of the Security Department, Naraku.

Yakumi glanced at Saburo with an unfriendly expression, took the letter, skimmed through it, confirmed that it matched Saburo's description, and handed the envelope to Naraku with both hands.

After hearing Saburo read the letter aloud, Naraku already understood. He took the letter and glanced at it quickly, but he noticed something unusual.

The notice of the Jonin Class meeting time has changed from Namikaze Minato to Orochimaru, who is now the organizer of the meeting Jonin Class Leader.

The original Jonin Class Leader, Orochimaru, has been replaced by Namikaze Minato. This personnel change at this critical juncture sends a signal that something significant may be announced at this Jonin meeting.

Although Uchiha Yakumi and Saburo were Jonin, they were not usually notified by special letters, so they did not pay special attention to these matters.

After reading the letter, Naraku looked at the many high-ranking officers of the Military Police Force present and said softly:

"The position of Jonin Class Leader has been adjusted. Sannin Orochimaru, will be replaced as the Jonin Class Leader by the Yellow Flash."

Furthermore, according to recent intelligence from the village, Sarutobi Hiruzen's messengers have been frequently visiting Iwagakure. Perhaps the peace negotiations have reached a conclusion and the Jonin the matter. What do you think?

Recently, Sarutobi Hiruzen has been frequently sending messengers to Iwagakure. Naraku judged that the Third, Sarutobi Hiruzen, may have reached some conclusions with Iwagakure Jonin meeting.

If both sides successfully negotiate peace and end the state of war, then all those Konoha ninjas would have died in vain.

The Konoha Ninja probably won't agree to something like that again, or Sarutobi Hiruzen will be in a very awkward position. So, the Jonin vote. He probably doesn't want to take the blame alone, and he might resign.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen take responsibility and resign, it might quell the anger of the Konoha Ninja and allow the peace negotiations to be finalized.

Regarding Naraku's words, Uchiha Yakumi, though not participating in the war, had spent a long time in Konoha. After Naraku and Fugaku left the village, Yakumi was in charge of the Security Department and had a clear understanding of the village's decline and decay. He said in a deep voice:

"Hearing that the Third Hokage has sent an envoy to negotiate peace is truly an insult to Konoha's dignity. Their previous Hidden Sand were utterly shameless. If they can make peace so easily, then all the ninjas who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield were killed in vain."

The Third Hokage had already hinted at his idea of making peace, as a precaution, in case the Konoha Ninja couldn't accept it after the peace was actually negotiated. He wanted to release some information to gauge public opinion in Konoha Ninja.

Judging from current indications, most Konoha Ninja are unwilling to accept peace talks unless Iwagakure pays a huge sum in reparations. If they were to negotiate a ceasefire as easily as they did with Hidden Sand, it would likely cause chaos.

"Konoha is already quite desolate. If the fighting continues, the village might be wiped out."

Uchiha Jiro was nearly forty years old and was no longer a hothead. He had a keen sense of the situation and lacked the arrogance and rudeness of a young ninja, showing more tolerance and understanding.