The Turmoil Remained Unresolved

Konoha

Uchiha Clan Compound Clan Affairs Hall Meeting Room

"Naraku, you have the most votes, which shows that you are the popular choice. The Third Hokage said he would resign to take responsibility, but he still clings to his position. He is truly shameless!"

"Many villages and towns in the Land of Fire suffered plunder from the Hidden Sand, Sarutobi Hiruzen could negotiate peace and end the war at will, while Shinobi Hero was old and frail."

"Many of our Uchiha Clan members have died in battle. Continuing the war is truly meaningless. The Third Hokage has borne the infamy of negotiating peace alone."

"At this crucial juncture in the election, it seems that Mitokado Homura has blocked the promotion of our Uchiha Clan's Jonin. These higher-ups are truly shameless."

The Uchiha in the conference room Jonin bustling about, discussing yesterday's Jonin meeting. Some looked down on the Third Hokage, while others acknowledged his Third Hokage.

Naraku believed in his heart that making peace was the right thing to do, but he would not make peace like the Third Hokage Faction, asking for nothing in return and ending it with a single contract.

Naraku cannot accept this method of peace negotiation. At the very least, it should be similar to the Hidden Mist negotiations with Kirigakure, where they would demand some benefits.

Naraku didn't answer the lively discussion among the Jonin, but said to Yashiro:

"Yashiro, show me the proposed list of Jonin be promoted. If there are no problems, then submit it to Yashiro Mitokado Homura again and ask him to expedite the promotions."

"Hi"

The Uchiha Yashiro responded softly.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu are in charge of the administrative affairs of Konoha. Mitokado Homura is in charge of personnel transfers and ninja selection, as well as the acceptance and distribution of missions by the Mission Hall.

Utatane Koharu is in charge of Konoha's finances and controls the financial power. Whether it's the revenue from the Mission Hall, the allocation from the Land of Fire, or the revenue from Konoha's various businesses, it all has to be collected by Utatane Koharu. The final allocation is also signed off by Utatane Koharu.

These two individuals are directly connected to all the ninjas of Konoha, and no matter what the Konoha Ninja do, they cannot avoid these two people.

At the same time, the two were also advisors to the Hokage's Advisory Council, serving as the Third Hokage's right-hand men and acting as his think tank.

As for the Hokage assisting Shimura Danzō, he was responsible for many affairs of the Anbu and some affairs of the Intelligence Division. The leader of Konoha's mysterious Intelligence Division organization was very likely Shimura Danzō.

Naraku looked thoughtful, and at the same time, he was somewhat disgusted by the Third's support for Namikaze Minato as the Fourth Hokage. Naraku thought Namikaze Minato was very talented, but his power was too small and his foundation was not enough to handle the many high-level affairs of Konoha.

With Namikaze Minato becoming Hokage, the power structure of Konoha will not change significantly. The Third Hokage faction will continue to be highly valued, and their power will not be diminished.

Even though Namikaze Minato was an exceptionally talented, kind, and responsible ninja, Naraku would not relinquish the Fourth Hokage's position.

The Uchiha Jonin the Clan Affairs Hall meeting room were still discussing and whispering. All those present were powerful ninjas, and even their quiet conversations could be clearly heard if one was paying attention. Naraku said in a deep voice:

"Since the Third Hokage has resigned to take responsibility, he is only temporarily serving as the leader. He will retire after the Fourth Hokage is selected. This process will take no more than a month. Everyone, please be patient and wait."

The peace talks between the Third Hokage and Iwagakure should have concluded. Now, only Kumogakure remains locked in a war with Konoha. Kumogakure is exhausted and no longer a threat.

The smoke of the Ninja War has largely subsided. Jonin serving in the Police Force, please manage your assigned departments well, provide as much assistance as possible to the Konoha, and prevent any unrest.

Naraku paused here, Jonin stopped talking, listening attentively to Naraku's words. Some Jonin hesitant to speak, and Naraku guessed what they meant before continuing:

"The compensation that Konoha lacks will be advanced to the clansmen by the Clan Affairs Hall. We cannot allow the clansmen who fought alongside us to have any worries about their livelihood."

The debt owed to Konoha can be collected slowly. I believe Sarutobi Hiruzen isn't so shameless and untrustworthy. Yashiro, after the meeting, please tally up the figures and distribute the compensations that are due."

"Hi"

Jonin the events following the Jonin meeting and the war, Naraku felt he had explained enough and nodded, saying:

"Everyone has worked hard during the Ninja War. Those who need rest should rest, and those who need vacation should take it. We don't need to worry about the rest."

"Please be careful during your rest and holidays. The chaos in the Shinobi World has not yet completely subsided. If you have anything to report or add, please do so at the Administration Institute after the meeting. That's all for today, meeting adjourned."

"Hi!" X50

Many of the Uchiha Jonin up and began to leave in twos and threes.

Naraku looked at these Uchiha Jonin, many of whom were new faces and rising Uchiha, his eyes thoughtful.

During the Ninja War in Hidden Sand, the Uchiha suffered fewer than 100 casualties, but many members awakened or evolved their Sharingan the tense environment and life-or-death trials of the battlefield.

Although many of their clansmen died on the battlefield, the number of Sharingan elites did indeed rise to over four hundred, approaching five hundred.

When Naraku first became the Uchiha Clan Head, only a little over a hundred clan members had awakened the Sharingan. Compared to the current situation, this is a world of difference, and it is almost close to the record set during the Uchiha period.

A batch of ninjas can be trained by the age of ten, or a new generation of ninjas can be cultivated in ten years. The new generation of ninjas, such as Uchiha Tekka Uchiha Shisui, are not even twelve years old, but they already Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

"Naraku, Itachi is five years old. I'm planning to send him to the Ninja Academy so that people will know about the Uchiha's genius. What do you think?"

Most of the Jonin had already left, leaving only a few people in the room. Uchiha Fugaku sat to Naraku's right and asked him a Naraku.

"Itachi? Itachi is a good kid. Don't put too much pressure on him, Fugaku."

"Haha, Itachi is such an outstanding child. He learns so many things so quickly. I'm worried that I won't be able to teach him. If possible, Naraku, please teach Itachi for me."

When Uchiha Fugaku spoke of Uchiha Itachi, a smile appeared on his lips, clearly very proud of Uchiha Itachi's genius.

Uchiha Itachi was the second genius of the Uchiha to become famous after Uchiha Shisui. He learned Ninjutsu very quickly at the age of five and could hit the target with his Shuriken.

The Ninjutsu like the Three Body Technique, Great Fireball, and Phoenix Flower Fire are very rudimentary and don't resemble what a child should be like.

"Hmm, sending Itachi to the Ninja Academy is fine. I hope he can get along well with his classmates."

"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. Sometimes, being too outstanding means one should remain humble, Fugaku."

To Naraku, especially since it was Fugaku's own son, was a sign of respect for Naraku.

If Naraku were to refuse even over such a small matter, it would put Fugaku in a very awkward position, Naraku would be unable to refuse.