Over the next stretch of time, Minato Namikaze took a hard line, introducing a series of policies that shook certain interest groups to their core.
They tried to resist, but were quickly suppressed. Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and several groups that wanted a better future for Konoha all stepped in. With the Uchiha Clan lending its full support as well, the upheaval soon subsided.
Not only that, Konoha's Anbu and the Guard Corps underwent a sweeping purge. Most of the replacement ninja were selected from among civilian ninja.
This meant civilian ninja were no longer mere cannon fodder. They now had a path to advancement.
Of course, their overall qualifications still mattered. Without strength and moral integrity, they would naturally be unfit for their positions.
In just one month, Konoha had firmly set out in a better direction under Minato Namikaze's leadership.
Yechen also fulfilled his original promise: he would not interfere in Konoha's affairs, and he would provide strong support.
Although Yechen had made few personal connections during his years on the battlefield, his intimidating reputation spoke for itself. Many ninja were willing to heed him, and they became a potent force.
With the support of the Uchiha Clan's Great Elder and numerous members of the Radical Faction as well, Minato Namikaze effectively had a formidable force behind him.
Of course, Konoha's powerful clans would not simply fall into line. But faced with the overwhelming strength Yechen brought to bear, they did not dare go too far.
The interests involved were far-reaching, particularly those of the few clans belonging to Konoha's so-called senior leadership.
They enjoyed all manner of preferential treatment in Konoha and were assigned the easiest, safest missions. Their lot was many times better than that of the other clans.
This was precisely why Konoha's powerful clans were not