The most bustling place was the Uchiha Clan's training ground, where over a hundred Clan Head Level leaders pounded their weapons. Uchiha Tomioki exclaimed, "During the Fourth Shinobi World War, everyone was incredibly brave and invincible! In terms of combat strength, aside from the Senju Clan, we were definitely the strongest in Konoha. Compared to us, other clans were just amateurs!" He clapped his weapon and laughed wildly, "This time, I, the clan leader, will personally take the lead! The Konoha Military Police Force is destined to be ours, but we will also snatch one of the five legion commander positions. As for administrative positions, we Uchiha don't care for them. Our clan has over a hundred qualified individuals, so we will apply for all seven Martial Department. Does everyone have the confidence to secure a legion commander position? Our Uchiha Clan will show the entire Konoha the strength of the Konoha's number one clan! "The Uchiha Clan members waved their weapons and cheered! Below, the clan members shouted slogans, the sound of which caused the snow on the eaves to fall.
The Hyuga Clan sat alone in the Main Family, his Byakugan sweeping over the memorial tablets of the clansmen who had died in the war. Before the war Hyuga Clan, led by Tennin Hyuga, was no less powerful than the Uchiha Clan. Now, with most of their members dead, the entire Hyuga Clan numbered less than five thousand, most of them underage children. The restless members of the Branch Family had been bringing up the "Caged Bird Seal " incident at clan meetings lately, and naturally, they had to be excluded from the struggle for department head power. So, only two members of the Main Family possessed the strength of Clan Head Level; if they could seize the position of legion commander... that would be perfect.
In the dead of night at the Hatake Clan's ancestral home, Hatake Sakumo pushed open the ancestral hall door to find his father staring blankly at the walls covered with memorial tablets bearing the names of countless people. " The Hatake Clan must seize the position of the Western White Tiger Legion. I must avenge the clansmen who died at the hands of the Land of Wind ninjas." Masataka Hatake's eyes gleamed coldly in the candlelight. " Sakumo, tell me... how can we seize the position of White Tiger Corps?" Hatake Sakumo lowered his gaze to the tips of his shoes, the Kunai in his palm carving fine marks on the floor. "Simply demonstrate unparalleled strength and the ability to command an army."
The following morning, the Hokage's office desk in the Hokage Building was piled high with applications from various races—probably six hundred in total. Tsubasa used over a hundred Shadow Clone to review and filter them, keeping just over sixty. After careful consideration, he made the final arrangements.
The plaza in front of the huge video bulletin board in front of the Hokage Building was packed with people, so crowded that it was impossible to move. Everyone was staring intently at the bulletin board, waiting for the results to be posted.
And now, the final results are finally showing up on the bulletin board.
Let's start with the seven main officers on the military side. The captain of the Anbu is Shikaboshi Nara, and the two vice captains are Momiji Yamanaka and Chozan Akimichi. The head of the Konoha Military Police Force is Uchiha Tomioki, and his two vice captains are Nannen Uchiha and Uchiha Ryuka.
Let's take a look at the major legions. The Eastern Azure Dragon Legion is commanded by Senju Tenpuku, with Dō Senju and Hakukei Gekko as vice-commanders. The Southern Vermilion Bird Legion is commanded by Mito Uzumaki, with Tōya Hyuga and Tai Chiba as vice-commanders. The Western White Tiger Legion is commanded by Masataka Hatake, with Hidemune Hatake and Suzukaze Jōsu as vice-commanders. The Northern Black Tortoise Legion is commanded by Uchiha Chiri, with Mokubon Kurama and Kotobuki Kujo as vice-commanders. The Central Kirin Legion is commanded by Hyuga Tensei, with Zeya Hyuga and Kyūgen Aburame as vice-commanders.
The civilian department also has seven chief officials. The Minister of the Administrative Department is Tian Flying Swallow, and the two deputy ministers are Miyamoto Jūni and Eijō Yuhi. The Minister of the Medical Department is Hōō Aiko, and the deputy ministers are Muranzi and Sakai Hōshi. The Minister of Craftsmanship is Chen Shenji, and the deputy ministers are Kyōgoku Saburō and Tachibana Sano. The Minister of Department of Agriculture is Akira Senju, and the deputy ministers are Kaima Senju and Koboku Ito. The Minister of the Scientific Research Department is Asuka Nobumoto, and the deputy ministers are Fukuda Kari and Vincent Mitarashi. The Minister of the Rune Sealing Department is Uzumaki Ashina, and the deputy ministers are Eijō Yuhi and Mitsui Michikazu. The Minister of the Beast Taming Department is Tora Inuzuka, and the deputy ministers are Kubo Rōshichi and Masuda Hiromoto.
On the windowsill of the Hokage's office, Tsubasa quietly watched the lively scene outside. At that moment, Senju Tenpuku stroked his beard and couldn't help but chuckle, muttering, "Hey, this position as commander of the Azure Dragon Corps is perfect for me. As long as I'm in this position, those armies from the Land of Lightning won't even have a chance to set foot in our Land of Fire!" After saying that, he leisurely went to brew some new tea.
Tsubasa was speechless looking at his father's smug expression. If his father weren't truly the most suitable person to be the commander of the Azure Dragon Corps, he really wouldn't want to send him to the front lines.
Shikaboshi Nara's eyes gleamed with excitement upon learning he had been appointed Captain-Commander of the Anbu. Although he had expected it, he secretly vowed, " The Anbu bears the heavy responsibility of protecting the village. Since the Hokage trusts me so much, I will forge the Anbu into an incomparably sharp blade, making anyone with ill intentions towards the village tremble in fear, and never allowing the enemy to have another chance to invade."
Momiji Yamanaka and Chozan Akimichi were appointed as vice-captains of the Anbu. They exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement and determination in each other's eyes. Momiji Yamanaka thought, "My superior perception and mental strength, combined with assisting Clan Head Shikaboshi Nara, will ensure the Anbu's intelligence gathering and transmission are flawless." Chozan Akimichi clenched his fist. "With my strength, I can definitely hold up the Anbu in battle, and I will never let the Anbu be disgraced. The opportunity for the Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho Clans to rise to power is right before our eyes."
Uchiha Tomioki, having been chosen as the head of the Konoha Military Police Force, smiled slightly, thinking to himself, " The Konoha Military Police Force truly belongs to our Uchiha Clan. Last time, our rash actions left the village vulnerable, failing to protect its peace. From now on, we will guard the village diligently. My Uchiha Clan will surely be able to maintain order both inside and outside the village with our formidable strength, and no one will be able to cause trouble under my nose." Nannen Uchiha and Uchiha Ryuka were also filled with joy. They felt this was an honor for their clan and secretly vowed to assist Tomioki in fulfilling the duties of the Konoha Military Police Force to the fullest extent.
Dō Senju and Hakukei Gekko were so excited upon learning they would become deputy commanders of the Eastern Azure Dragon Legion that their faces flushed red. Dō Senju thought, "My father has passed away, and Senju Tenpuku has regained military power. I must help him and work with him to make the Azure Dragon Corps the strongest legion to resist foreign enemies." Hakukei Gekko's gaze was firm. "I will hone my swordsmanship to the extreme, set an example for the legion's warriors, protect our home and country, and let the glory of the Gekko Clan begin with me."
Mito Uzumaki, now the commander of the Southern Vermilion Bird Legion, wore a confident smile, "This old woman has been assigned to this again, but with my Sealing Jutsu and my own strength, I'm sure I can lead the Vermilion Bird Corps to protect the village's southern defenses, ensuring the enemy never returns, and definitely building a powerful army for the village." Tōya Hyuga and Tai Chiba were greatly encouraged. Tōya Hyuga considered using the Byakugan 'Hyuga Clan advantage to gain the legion's foresight; Tai Chiba decided to research new tactics to add a winning weapon to the legion.
Masataka Hatake was elected commander of the Western White Tiger Legion. He laughed heartily and said, " The White Tiger Corps should have the might of a tiger. I will definitely lead everyone to charge into battle and make the White Tiger famous!" Hidemune Hatake and Suzukaze Jōsu were also eager to fight.