The next day.
Ryun Uchiha got up and headed to the Hokage's office. Even though his wedding was tomorrow, as the Hokage, he still had to steadfastly fulfill his duties.
So after dressing neatly, Ryun went to the Hokage building. Along the way, many Konoha villagers greeted him.
"Hokage-sama!"
"Good morning, Hokage-sama."
"Hokage-sama, these are freshly fried youtiao. Please take one, no charge~"
"Hokage-sama!"
"Hokage-sama…"
Ryun smiled and waved. Strong public support was ultimately a good thing. Then, surrounded by a group of Anbu guards, he entered the Hokage building.
The villagers on the street also settled down from the excitement and began attending to their livelihoods.
Ryun pushed open the office door and saw someone who had arrived even earlier than him.
That person was Nara Luming. At this moment, he was sitting bolt upright, reviewing documents. Hearing the door open, he looked up towards the entrance.
This look made his eyes go wide. He then stood up and said respectfully, "Hokage-sama."
"En, no need for formalities. You worked hard yesterday." Ryun walked to the desk and looked at the stack of over a hundred documents on the left side that had the Hokage's red markings. He nodded.
"It is my duty. If not for the opportunity Hokage-sama gave me, I wouldn't be able to train my administrative handling skills. Moreover, during this time when Hokage-sama is about to get married, as the Hokage Assistant, Luming should all the more share your burdens."
Nara Luming's words were impeccable, even pleasant to hear.
Ryun patted his shoulder. "Alright, it's just the two of us in the office. No need to be so formal." After saying this, he poured a cup of water for Nara Luming and handed it to him.
"Hokage-sama…" Nara Luming took the water, his eyes filled with emotion. The administrative affairs yesterday were truly excessive. Because the Hokage was about to marry, every nation and village sent envoys to attend the ceremony and present gifts.
Therefore, Nara Luming had practically been working for twenty-four hours without sleep, continuously handling affairs, and he still hadn't finished.
This wasn't because Nara Luming was incompetent; it was simply that too much was involved. He had to stay sharp, review in detail, and arrange personnel.
"You've worked hard. Tell me about the key issues, then you can clock out and get some sleep. Oh, right, remember to come to the ceremony tomorrow. No need to bring anything." Ryun said with a smile.
He was quite protective of his subordinates, especially such a capable one. He glanced at the remaining more than twenty documents without approvals. Handling these alone would be enough for him.
"Thank you for your consideration, Hokage-sama. I am immensely grateful. However, I must beg your pardon regarding attending the ceremony tomorrow without bringing a gift. I cannot comply." Nara Luming said, cupping his hands.
Joking aside, if everyone else brings a gift and you don't, no matter how impressive you are, it's just not done.
"Fine, fine. Nothing too expensive." Ryun waved his hand.
Nara Luming bowed in agreement, but what would actually be gifted was another matter.
"Alright, now tell me about any major events that happened yesterday." Ryun naturally sat down in the Hokage's seat, crossed his legs, placed his hands on his knees, leaned back, and looked at Nara Luming.
Nara Luming nodded. "Most of yesterday's matters were ordinary. The ones I couldn't make a decision on are only these few." As he spoke, Luming handed four documents to Ryun and continued.
"The Four Great Nations, upon hearing of Hokage-sama's marriage, not only sent enormous congratulatory gifts but also brought countless local specialties. However, one matter has been weighing on my mind." Nara Luming said in a low voice, pondering.
"Explain in detail." No joy or anger could be seen on Ryun's face. His eyes flickered, filled with calculation.
"Regarding the envoys bringing gifts and attending the ceremony, I have already responded. But these four documents state that the day before the wedding, which is today, the Four Kage will come to our village for a visit and attend the ceremony tomorrow."
"I did not dare to approve this matter. However, they are likely already on their way. If Hokage-sama agrees, please give your approval. Otherwise, if they arrive at our Konoha village and cannot enter, it would greatly damage our reputation." Nara Luming said with a frown.
Ryun raised an eyebrow. These old things and little monsters gathering together... if they weren't plotting something, Ryun wouldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death.
As for worry? Nonexistent. He would send Hashirama Senju to keep an eye on Raikage A, Madara Uchiha to watch Ōnoki, Izuna Uchiha to monitor Chiyo and Pakura, and Tobirama Senju to keep tabs on Mizukage Yagura.
Hashirama and Madara need no explanation. Izuna and Tobirama might not suppress two nations immediately, but they could stalemate them. Furthermore, the world's top sealing master was also stationed in Konoha. Ryun didn't know what to be afraid of. Really, with this lineup, how could he lose? How could he lose!!
"Luming, go ahead and approve it. Say I agree to them attending the ceremony. But they must keep their hands and mouths in check. If they cause trouble, they will be severely punished according to our Konoha laws." Ryun snorted coldly, narrowing his eyes.
You come, I welcome you. If you cause trouble, then sorry, I'll have to teach you a lesson. It won't be resolved without billions in compensation.
After all, murder and arson are the path to riches. Moreover, this could also be used to intimidate the Four Great Nations, make them carefully weigh the cost of offending Konoha, and whether they can bear it.
Luming nodded. "Yes, Hokage-sama. I will approve it immediately. Is there anything else you need to instruct?"
Ryun waved his hand. "Nothing else. Luming, you've worked hard."
Nara Luming nodded, gave a slight bow to Ryun, and after handling the ceremony attendance matter, he let out a sigh of relief. His straight back began to slump. Tsk, so tired. This job...
Seeing this, Ryun couldn't help but nod. A good employee.
After Nara Luming left, Ryun called for an Anbu and instructed them to relay the next day's arrangements to Madara Uchiha and the others.
Then he began reviewing the documents. Opening them, Ryun saw that indeed, most were trivial matters.
Like neighbor Sandy going to the public restroom without toilet paper, tearing down the restroom privacy curtain to use instead... not only refusing to compensate, but also blaming them for why the public restroom didn't provide paper?
Ryun's face turned green. What the hell are the people below doing? Making the Hokage handle these things? Are they out of their minds?
But saying is one thing. Ryun still seriously reviewed the documents, though his mouth kept muttering, seemingly dissatisfied.
After about three hours, Ryun finished reviewing the documents, put them away, and stretched.
Although they were trivial matters, handling them was quite time-consuming.
Just as he was thinking about the specific events of the next day's wedding, the door was suddenly pushed open. "Hokage-sama, the Kage of the Four Great Nations have arrived and are waiting outside the village entrance for your reception."
Ryun said "Oh," stood up, and walked towards the village entrance.
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