Everyone with a position in Konoha, both Jonin and clan leaders, in the Hokage Office couldn't help but gasp when they heard Uchiha Yoichi's words.
Saying to annihilate a Ninja Village so easily, such rhetoric is too violent.
Jiraiya said with a slightly solemn expression, "Let's discuss this in a peaceful way, there are innocent people in the Grass Village as well...."
"A peaceful way will only fuel the arrogance of those Grass Village Ninjas, Master Jiraiya."
Uchiha Yoichi shook his head and said, "If Master Jiraiya has a better method, of course, you can choose it. I don't really mind, not taking action is also fine; I don't even remember how many villagers died at the hands of the Grass Ninja, and their compensation isn't my concern, I'm just offering a suggestion...."
"Let's wait until the envoy from the Grass Village arrives before discussing this matter together."
Hatake Sakumo spoke up, seeing that Jiraiya intended to continue arguing, he intervened with a suggestion; there were many other matters that needed to be discussed, and they couldn't be delayed.
Although Uchiha Yoichi's suggestion was a bit extreme, if toned down slightly, it aligned well with Hatake Sakumo's thoughts.
However, Uchiha Yoichi understood the nature of the Grass Village. These small Ninja Villages always aspire to replace the Great Ninja Villages, they are the kind of people with little power but bold ambitions, unable to recognize their own capabilities and attitude.
Without giving them a painful lesson, after some time has passed and the pain is forgotten, the Grass Village will continue to provoke; a peace treaty is nothing but nonsense, it only fosters the ambition of the Grass Ninja.
After discussing for a while longer, all matters concerning the village, the Land of Fire, or other countries were discussed, Hatake Sakumo then said,
"Thank you all for your hard work. Next is the internal arrangement of the village, the Anbu might need to recruit a squad first. I will issue a command in a few days, in the meantime, you can recommend any suitable ninja to submit an application, they will pass directly after the assessment..."
Apart from Anbu and the mission team, Hatake Sakumo mentioned some other matters, but these were decisions he, as the Hokage, had to make, and others couldn't interfere.
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Generation, found it difficult to supplement in this regard. He could see that Hatake Sakumo was a man of strong principles. If proposals aligned with his principles, they would be well-received, but if contrary to them, even a former Hokage would find it hard to persuade him.
The current Hatake Sakumo was no longer Konoha White Fang, but the Fourth Generation Hokage of Konoha Village.
Next, Hatake Sakumo would move into the Hokage Building to reside, not only for convenience in work but also to protect various secrets of Konoha; the archives and Ninjutsu Room were crucial areas for Konoha.
After the meeting ended, those who had no particular matters like Uchiha Yoichi, left the Hokage Building.
He planned to discuss the reformation of the Security Team once he had devised a plan with Hatake Sakumo, the Uchiha Race's Jonin assessment application had already been submitted, there were twelve people, and barring any accidents, there would be no setbacks.
Regarding the Anbu recruitment, Uchiha Yoichi remembered that Uchiha Shisui had considerable strength, almost at the level of a Special Jonin, but he hadn't applied for the Jonin assessment yet.
Returning to the Security Team, Uchiha Yoichi called for Shinji, asking him to inform Uchiha Shisui to come see him.
Luckily, Uchiha Shisui hadn't been assigned a mission yet, so upon receiving the notice, Shisui directly came to Uchiha Yoichi's office in the Security Team.
"Clan Leader, is there a task you want me to undertake?"
Uchiha Yoichi asked, "Shisui, it's been a few years since you became a Chunin, how many Tamoe does your Sharingan have now?"
"Still two Tamoe, but I plan to apply for the Jonin assessment after a while. The squad lacks members, so we can't take on missions until it's balanced."
"Are you confident?"
"A bit confident, but I can't guarantee it."
"Hmm, I'll tell you this, the Fourth Hokage plans to increase Anbu squad members, and each Ninja Race can recommend candidates in advance. Your skills are quite suitable for Anbu.
However, if you want to apply for the Jonin assessment now, becoming a Jonin in the future is also good, it's up to you...."
Uchiha Yoichi said.
Uchiha Shisui felt enticed upon hearing about the Anbu expansion. Training in Anbu would surely offer more experience than the mission squad.
"Clan Leader, compared to the mission squad, I want to train in Anbu."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi nodded and told Uchiha Shisui, "Alright, I will submit your name, but you'll need to pass the assessment to officially join Anbu; later, if you've had enough of Anbu, you can apply to leave and continue the Jonin assessment...."
After speaking, Uchiha Yoichi let him go.
This time, Uchiha Yoichi submitted three clan ninjas, all at the Chunin level but possessing near Special Jonin strength.
Uchiha Yoichi didn't need Anbu's intelligence or anything, it was purely to support Hatake Sakumo and familiarize the clan members with Anbu's task procedures.
In the future, when he becomes the Fifth Hokage, he wouldn't be without a base of support.
From today's meeting, it was apparent that Hatake Sakumo was being obstructed in many places; without support, he might depend on guidance from seniors like Sarutobi Hiruzen.
However, Hatake Sakumo had good relations, not only avoiding obstacles but also causing Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu to worry about their positions.
After a new Hokage takes office, will their advisory positions still be valid? Will Danzo's Hokage Assistant position still count?
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were anxious in their hearts, but once Danzo returned to Root, he immediately transferred crucial Root information and members not recorded by Anbu.
Those ninja races who joined Root were undoubtedly within Anbu's record scope; however, Danzo also used Konoha's Secret Technique to cultivate many ninjas of civilian or orphan status, in whom the world was only filled with his orders, these last remnants of Root being Danzo's basis.
Having nearly caused Kakashi's death before, Danzo wouldn't assume Hatake Sakumo would continue to let him serve as the Hokage's assistant, so it was beneficial to relocate his influence early.
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After returning home, Uchiha Yoichi had just stepped in when he saw Uzumaki Minami coming out from the living room, complaining slightly, "Lord Yoichi, why did you come back so late today? Rin has been waiting for you...."
"After the Fourth Hokage's accession, there are many matters to arrange, I apologize, Minami."
After Uchiha Yoichi spoke, he saw the young girl Nohara Rin also come over, bowing as she awkwardly said, "I didn't wait long, Lord Yoichi, the affairs of the village you are busy with are more important."
"Let's not talk about that, have you decided?"
Nohara Rin, upon hearing this, showed a resolute expression and said, "Yes, Lord Yoichi, if possible...."
When she consulted with Yuhi Kurenai, the latter was not stingy, rather allowed her to feel the power of the Sage Curse Seal; witnessing such strength, Nohara Rin couldn't help but think, had she possessed such power before, she wouldn't have been easily abducted.
"By using my Chakra to alter your body, you'll adapt more to Sage Art Chakra, it's best to enhance Taijutsu training during the transformation period. If there's no issue, let's start from tomorrow."
Uchiha Yoichi said, the reason to start tomorrow was because he needed to familiarize with another type of Curse Seal; it was the method Orochimaru used to cultivate subordinates, embedding his will in Sage Art Chakra.
Before, whether cultivating clan members or students, they were inherently on his side, so he hadn't utilized such method.
But in the matter of Nohara Rin, if Obito used Kamui to hide away, it would be quite tricky, so Uchiha Yoichi needed a backup plan.
"I understand, Lord Yoichi."
Nohara Rin deeply bowed after speaking, feeling that Uchiha Yoichi was truly kind-hearted, just because she was Uzumaki Minami's student, he was willing to help enhance her strength.
How fortunate she was, meeting two good people!