The Department Heads' Names

"I have a plan in mind, but I'd like to hear the advice of the three advisors first. As advisors, your role is to assist the Hokage and fill in any gaps in his knowledge."

Naraku did not answer Utatane Koharu's question, but instead humbly declined to answer it, and instead asked to hear the opinions of the others first.

"Fourth Hokage, don't be so modest. As Hokage, when it's time to show your courage, then show it."

Mitokado Homura resolutely supported Naraku. The power of the Department of Administration made him like a prime minister. As the Hokage's first subject, Mitokado Homura at this moment seemed to truly regard himself as a prime minister, loyal to his sovereign.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Utatane Koharu also nodded, seemingly supporting Mitokado Homura's words and Naraku's decision.

"Alright, since that's the case, then I'll tell you my preferred candidate: Hatake Sakumo will head the Department of Defense."

Hatake Sakumo, a ninja feared and dreaded by all nations, was known as the White Fang of Konoha and was the first person to strike fear into the hearts of nations before the Yellow Flash.

Sakumo is in charge of defense, overseeing all the bases in the Land of Fire, as well as the Barrier Team, Sealing Team, and other organizations within Konoha. We can certainly rest easy."

Naraku named his first candidate, the Minister of Department of Defense. White Fang had been a member of the Police Department for many years and had long been part of the Uchiha clan.

If the Department of Administration is like a prime minister, then the Department of Defense is like a general, responsible for commanding the ninja forces at the four border outposts, as well as recruiting ninjas from Konoha to form troops, which requires the Department of Defense to plan.

Since Konoha itself is a ninja village and the main base of ninjas, the ninja forces at its four border outposts are not enough to handle the ninjas of Konoha.

However, the Department of Defense's authority remains very important. In peacetime, a stronghold may have a thousand or so people, but in wartime, the number of people defending a stronghold can be much greater.

"White Fang is in charge of defense, that's definitely not a problem. Usually, the Hokage is in charge of four bases and many other affairs, making it difficult to manage everything. It's a good thing to divide things up and establish a department head to oversee them."

Mitokado Homura immediately agreed, and neither Utatane Koharu nor Sarutobi Hiruzen raised any objections.

"The Department of Inspection, formerly a subordinate section of the Security Department, has outstanding functions and should be established as a separate department, responsible for inspecting all departments in Konoha."

To prevent corruption, bribery, and deception, I think Uchiha Yakumi, who has long been in charge of the Department of Inspection in the Police Department and has made outstanding contributions, is very suitable for the position.

Naraku came to fight for power for the Uchiha, to become Hokage—this was the very moment he had been waiting for.

The Security Department and village management are handled by everyone, so there shouldn't be any problems. But if any one family monopolizes these positions, then that family deserves to die.

The transformation of a former Konoha department into a clan office would infuriate the Konoha, as it was already a department that offended people.

Allowing clans to take over the operation was bound to lead to disaster. Naraku had already reformed the Security Department, recruiting many civilian ninjas and ninjas from small and medium-sized clans.

The fact that many clans and commoner ninjas worked together in this position is why the Uchiha's reputation soared.

The fact that the Security Department had considerable autonomy and that the Uchiha was powerful was also the reason why Naraku was able to reform without being hindered.

As long as the internal affairs of the family are settled, there will be no obstacles.

Although the Security Department's duties of maintaining order and managing villages offended some people, they weren't entirely without advantages. First, they wielded considerable power, and second, they didn't have to leave the village, which is why Naraku was able to recruit men.

As Naraku finished speaking, Mitokado Homura didn't seem to feel anything, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Utatane Koharu frowned slightly.

"The Department of Inspection has great power, responsible for overseeing all departments in Konoha. It's a very important department, and I think we need to discuss it carefully."

In his words, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen indicated that further discussion was needed.

"Yes, the Third Hokage is right. This department is too important; we need to discuss it carefully."

Utatane Koharu, nodded in agreement.

"Uchiha Yakumi originally worked in the Inspection Section of the Security Department. He separated this section to inspect other departments in Konoha."

I think this is a good idea. Uchiha Yakumi has work experience, and I think he's perfectly capable of handling it. Fourth Hokage, let's do it your way."

Having received the benefits, Mitokado Homura readily sided with Naraku and spoke out in his defense.

"Yes, Lord Yan is quite right. In that case, let's follow Lord Yan's suggestion."

Naraku stated that the score was 2-2, but Naraku is the Hokage, Naraku will ultimately have the final say.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Utatane Koharu narrowed their eyes, but neither of them spoke up to disagree.

"Alright, let's discuss the next minister then."

Utatane Koharu, skipped the topic and asked the next person.

"As for the Medical Department, it will still be headed by Tsunade, one of the Sannin Tsunade. There's no need to discuss that, right?"

Naraku asked softly.

Tsunade is Naraku's wife and also a disciple of the Third Hokage. She is skilled in Medical Ninjutsu, so you never know when someone might need Tsunade to treat them and save their life.

None of the three people present refused.

"As for the Intelligence Division, Yamanaka Inoichi has been in charge of intelligence work for a long time and is skilled in sensory perception and soul-searching Ninjutsu. I think Yamanaka Inoichi would be a good fit for the Intelligence Division."

At this moment Sarutobi Hiruzen directly spoke up and proposed candidates for the next discussion department, the Intelligence Division.

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both looked at Naraku.

"Yes, the Third Hokage Lord is absolutely right. The Interrogation Squad within the Intelligence Division is also a subordinate department under the Department of Torture and Interrogation."

Naraku did not refuse. He should give way a little. Every family has an intelligence system. It's not a problem to let the Ino-Shika-Cho take on the role of head of the Intelligence Division.

"As for the Department of Torture and Interrogation, the official positions will remain unchanged, but the Department of Torture and Interrogation will add four subordinate departments: the Security Department Interrogation Team, the Anbu Interrogation Team, the Intelligence Division Interrogation Squad Department of Inspection. These four interrogation teams will all be subordinate departments of the Department of Torture and Interrogation and will be under its jurisdiction."

Naraku made no changes to the Department of Torture and Interrogation, but connected it with the torture and interrogation teams in other departments.

Konoha is a ninja organization with many regular ninjas. These ninjas capture spies, prisoners of war, wandering ninjas, and other special prisoners, and hand them over directly to Konoha's Department of Torture and Interrogation to extract information and Ninjutsu.

This type of prisoner is not something that can be accepted by Anbu or Security Department, nor would it be worth wasting time interrogating them.

"Hmm" x3

The three agreed and skipped the part.

"The Department of Adjudication, which has traditionally held the power to formulate village laws, has been separated from the Security Department to establish the Department of Adjudication, which is responsible for Department of Adjudication criminals."

Whether it's ordinary villagers arrested by the Security Department or individuals from various departments suspected of duty-related crimes arrested by the Department of Inspection, the Department of Adjudication will make the final decision.

This department is used to limit the power of the Security Department, and at the same time, it is also a department that promotes the Konoha and its sound laws.

As for the ministerial position, let Uchiha Saburo take charge.

Uchiha Saburo has been in charge of judicial and adjudicative work in the Security Department for many years and is competent for this job.

Naraku a deep voice.

This Department of Adjudication, together with the Department of Inspection, can control all affairs of Konoha.

The Department of Inspection wields immense power; it is a sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of all other departments. Holding this power is entirely different from holding the Security Department.

The Department of Inspection is almost completely disconnected from the villagers, only overseeing various departments and conducting both overt and covert investigations. The Department of Adjudication is the place that adjudicates all disputes, and the final punishment must be decided by the Department of Adjudication.

With the expansion of these two departments, the Uchiha truly seized power.