They had to let these civilian ninja see that there was plenty of room for advancement, so they would willingly work themselves to the bone for him.
Now that he sat in the Hokage's seat, Uchiha Kyu handled such matters with even greater ease.
Or rather, he had been gifted in this area from birth.
A born leader.
After Hyuga Hiashi gave up his position as head of the Medical Department, a trace of relief appeared on his face. All his conflict and reluctance faded away in that moment.
The Hyuga Clan had now become a Konoha clan with real authority, openly and legitimately.
Back then, never mind status—even entering the Hokage Office required permission.
Their treatment now was like heaven and earth compared to before.
A day later, Uchiha Kyu held a speech in an open area of Konoha regarding the conclusion of this war.
Whether villagers or ninja, anyone could come. There were no restrictions.
Of course, Uchiha Kyu did not force anyone to attend. It was entirely voluntary.
But people only needed to hear that for what it was. If someone truly took "voluntary" seriously, who knew how they might get screwed over afterward?
If the ruthless Fifth Hokage remembered them, they would be in deep trouble.
Standing in the very front row were Konoha's big shots.
Deputy Director of the Anbu: Uchiha Okamoto.
Head of the Medical Department: Uchiha Haruto.
Hokage Advisor: Hyuga Hiashi.
Captain of the Security Department: Fugaku.
Education Department and Research Department: Orochimaru.
These important figures, who rarely even showed their faces, had all appeared here today, leaving the onlookers utterly astonished.
Tsunade stood in a corner with her arms folded, looking as though none of this concerned her. Her brows were slightly furrowed.
"What is this guy plotting now?"
Uchiha Kyu tapped