Uchiha Ryun pouted, feeling like his future was pitch black. His future, his image. Damn Senju Nawaki, that evil Senju brat.
Senju Nawaki felt a sudden chill down his spine and looked at Ryun. But Ryun was not looking at him; instead, he was seeking comfort from Tsunade.
Tsunade could not coax him like a child, but Ryun was happily enjoying himself. Just then, a knock was heard on the door.
Ryun reluctantly left Tsunade's embrace, stood up, shot a glare at Nawaki, and went to open the door.
Standing at the door was Nara Luming. Although his expression was serious, Ryun, who knew him well, understood that he already knew something.
"Ahem. It is like this, Hokage-sama, Lady Tsunade. The meeting is about to begin. Please, both of you, move to the main conference room. The clan heads and civilian representatives are already in place," Nara Luming said.
Ryun nodded. "Understood. We will go now." After speaking, he walked to the desk, picked up his hat, placed it on his head, and headed towards the Hokage's conference room. Tsunade followed closely behind.
Lastly, Nara Luming followed. The three of them walked towards the conference room. Senju Nawaki staggered to his feet and also headed towards the conference room.
As the direct lineal descendant of the Senju, coupled with the return of Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, his status had risen significantly. Naturally, he could attend this meeting.
The few of them entered the conference room. The previously existing sounds of conversation and greetings instantly quieted down. Everyone turned their gaze towards Uchiha Ryun, who wore the Hokage's robe and the Hokage's hat. Their expressions were serious and focused.
Ryun walked forward step by step, slowly ascended the platform, and sat in the main seat. He took off the Hokage hat and placed it on the table. "Today, I have called everyone here for a meeting mainly concerning two matters."
"The first matter is a major update of the Konoha Hospital equipment. The medical instruments will be imported from the Land of Lightning. This will increase the cure rate for the illnesses of the villagers in our Konoha Village."
"Please come up, Tsunade." After speaking, Ryun leaned back. Tsunade walked onto the stage gracefully, picked up the microphone Ryun had prepared for her in advance, and began her speech.
She mainly focused on the benefits, value, and potential value brought by the equipment. Finally, she thanked the villagers for their support, thanked the Hokage for his support, and expressed her determination.
Afterward, she stepped down. Thunderous applause erupted. Ryun also stood up and clapped, looking at Tsunade with pride in his eyes. 'As expected of my woman, so capable!'
Then, it was time for the main topic. Except for Uchiha Hirotomo, everyone else was very curious. Because just updating the equipment alone did not require calling everyone here.
Ryun spoke. "Next, the matter to be announced is quite significant. I hope everyone will listen carefully. A vote will be held later."
"It is coming!" Everyone felt a pang of nervousness, knowing that what Ryun was about to say next was important. So they all straightened their backs, sat there, looked straight ahead, and pricked up their ears, afraid of missing anything.
"I previously took on a mission and discovered some problems. You might think that this is how it has always been since ancient times, and there is no need for reform."
"Some might think that reform is necessary to protect the basic survival rights of the people at the bottom."
"Regardless, today, I must state my views on this matter."
Immediately after, he began to narrate the entire course and result of the incident.
"In light of this, I have decided to expand the civil service system. The Guard Platoon will be changed to the Guard Department. Locally, Guard Platoons will be established. The Guard Department will send 30 people to each village to carry out local administrative management."
"It shall not be monopolized by a single clan. Members from multiple clans must govern together."
"Furthermore, we will negotiate the annual taxes with those villages. Our Guard Platoon members will be responsible for protecting the peace and stability of their areas."
"The salary is no different from that of a regular worker..." Ryun read out the various legal statutes written by Nara Luming.
The heads of the major clans looked at Uchiha Hirotomo, their eyes thoughtful. Within Konoha, even within their own families, many clan members lacked proper jobs.
Besides the auxiliary members of the original Guard Platoon all becoming regulars, this reform would also leave over three hundred positions open.
And these over three hundred positions would determine whether they supported Ryun's decision or not.
The civilian representatives did not look that far ahead. They simply felt that the Hokage-sama was truly too kind. 'He really is, I could cry!'
"As for the over three hundred vacant positions, they will be divided equally among over twenty major clans, including Konoha's Ino-Shika-Cho, Uchiha, Senju, Hyūga..." etc.
"Regarding this matter, do you have any questions?" Ryun scanned the room. The representatives of the major clans had smiles on their faces. They had gotten the benefits they wanted. Since that was the case, why wouldn't they support it?
At the same time, the major clans had countless affiliated minor clans under their influence. Adding in the civilian representatives, when the vote was held by a show of hands, almost 90 percent of the people agreed to this proposal.
The remaining ten percent could only accept and abide by the rule of the minority submitting to the majority.
Ryun made the final decision. "This matter is settled then. Clan Head Hirotomo, I give you one week to compile the list of personnel for the rural assignments."
"Rest assured, Hokage-sama. Uchiha Hirotomo will spare no effort and will not disappoint the Hokage-sama!" Uchiha Hirotomo patted his chest, stood up, and saluted.
Ryun then looked at Nara Luming. "Nara Luming, within seven days, negotiate and finalize the relationship between Konoha and the other villages. For those unwilling, we will not force them."
"I understand, Hokage-sama!" Nara Luming nodded and smiled.
"Hatake Sakumo, during this period, protect Luming. Ensure his safety at all costs!" Ryun then looked at the Anbu Commander, Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo stood up and acknowledged the order, then stood behind Nara Luming. Nara Luming immediately felt a sense of security.
He felt even more confident about this rural negotiation trip.
"That is all for now. Subsequently, the clan heads of the various clans will write out their candidate lists and discuss with Clan Head Hirotomo to decide the final candidates. Meeting adjourned!" Ryun waved his hand grandly.
Everyone stood up, saluted, and left the conference room. After exiting the Hokage Building, they were all smiling and cheerful, while praising Uchiha Ryun for caring about the common people, while thinking about their own candidates to send to the Guard Department.
Ryun, holding Tsunade's fair hand, turned to Luming and said, "Good work, Luming. We are heading home first!"
Nara Luming rolled his eyes. "Go, go, go! I have work to do!"
Ryun smiled slightly and walked out of the Hokage Building with Tsunade, heading towards their own villa.
The six youngsters, after watching Ryun's meeting, felt their hearts surge with excitement. At the same time, they felt even more recognition for Uchiha Ryun in their hearts.