The accusation of using official authority for personal gain to the detriment of the village did not ring out, but by the looks of the assembled shinobi at the Hokage, one could tell what they were thinking. Shenesu, who was watching the reactions of the three representatives of the jonin council, who usually supported the Hokage, barely held back a smile - the first seeds of doubt had been sown, and even if the monkey could get away with it, which was almost guaranteed with his experience, otherwise he wouldn't have set up the setup, the rumors would spread and there would be many people who would believe them, because such an interpretation of events would fit very well with the versions of what had already happened. Everything is according to plan.
- As I said, I've ordered an investigation," the Third Hokage didn't even raise an eyebrow, "and unfortunately, the incident is indeed an interference with the mechanism.
- Oh, you're already admitting your guilt, Hiruzen? - Uzumaki raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Shenesu doubted it very much and the next words only confirmed it.
- I wasn't talking about me, - Sarutobi smiled faintly, - alas, Mito-san, the whole village learned about the dispute between the three mentors and some unconscious shinobi decided to improve their financial situation by securing a win for their own bet, my fault, - he spread his hands, - a very specific person was responsible for the second stage, which was to ensure the random selection of the machine.
Shenesu silently sympathized with the head of Hyuga, his face twisted in an attempt to keep a sullen expression from shifting responsibility.
- Kenta Hyuga was responsible for the second stage, but not for the actions of the clanless chunin provided by your office, Hyuga-san," Hozu Hyuga hissed, regaining his composure quickly.
- And the guilty will be punished accordingly, Hozu-san," Sarutobi nodded, but wisely did not continue.
- It's convenient to blame it all on the willful subordinates," Mito snorted softly, casting a quick glance at Nara.
When she caught his barely perceptible nod, she leaned back in her chair and did not continue to argue with the Third Hokage. The aforementioned shinobi chose not to hear the comment and gestured for the elder to return to the original topic of discussion.
- The village is ready to receive high-ranking guests, the hotels have been renovated, the streets have been cleaned, the parks have been tidied up, and dangerous places like the training grounds have been fenced off," Homura continued, "the hospital is also ready to receive visitors wishing to improve their health, and the prices have been reduced compared to the usual rates.
- The iryonins have been promised substantial bonuses, so they're willing to work overtime," the new official in charge of the hospital's administration said.
- The Uchiha clan will double the number of patrols by the end of the third phase," Homura nodded to the head of the clan, "and the chunin teams will also be involved in maintaining order.
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