Although he did not quite understand Uchiha Kazama's instructions, a competent subordinate had to carry them out to the letter.
Besides, following those instructions would not cause any problems.
So Shikaku Nara quickly formed hand seals.
He began directing the shinobi of the Intelligence Department to follow up on every piece of information immediately.
Three hours later, Inoichi Yamanaka opened his eyes.
Ino also stopped writing.
"Lord Hokage, the investigation is complete."
"Those shinobi from the other villages... they're all alive."
"And they've become the strongest faction in their villages, frequently expressing dissatisfaction with the decisions their Kage make."
"More than half the documents Adviser Shikaku has handled recently were caused by these people..."
Inoichi Yamanaka quickly relayed all the intelligence he had compiled to Uchiha Kazama.
To Inoichi Yamanaka, this intelligence seemed perfectly normal.
As a village grew stronger, it needed more resources and greater benefits.
Naturally, those conflicts would prompt people to voice their opinions.
But...
Inoichi Yamanaka's intuition told him that their Lord Hokage saw more than just that.
"Pretty much what I expected. Those bastards must have been in contact with those two old fossils."
"How interesting!"
"Director Yamanaka, investigate the shinobi within our village now. See whether anyone seems unusual."
"If you have even the slightest suspicion, tell me immediately."
"I'll check them myself."
"Adviser Nara, your task now is to respond to those villages' proposals in the toughest way you can."
With that, Uchiha Kazama vanished.
After Uchiha Kazama left, Inoichi Yamanaka and Shikaku Nara exchanged looks.
Sure enough, now that their Lord Hokage had returned, the entire shinobi world would soon be trembling.
"I'll go take care of my work first."
"Shikaku, you'd better stand firm!"
With that, Inoichi Yamanaka slipped away.
He wasn't about to get involved. Foreign affairs like these were