Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage!

Chapter 226 Tsunade: Okay, I am the Hokage!
Konoha, Hokage's office.

Tsunade looked at the scroll in her hand and her brain briefly shut down.

She looked down at the contents of the scroll and fell into long contemplation.

This thing...

Can I really get past the three old guys?
After reading it, she felt that Jingyan's idea was too bold.

"Kyohiko, do you want to think about it again?"

Tsunade rubbed her temple and put the scroll down.

Currently, the Third Hokage was away receiving Yuan Ichikyu and could not come to the meeting, so right now it was just her and Jingyan discussing internally, and it was not yet time to hold an important exchange meeting with the jonin and consultants.

but.

Jingyan's strategy was too bold.

If it is to be implemented, internal discussion will definitely be needed. After all, Jingyan's idea involves the entire ninja structure.

“It really requires some careful consideration.”

Jing Yan nodded, "This is the first edition, just for the Daimyo to see, so that he can have a general understanding. Many things are not written in detail. If it is really to be implemented, it must be detailed."

"for example?"

Tsunade became serious.

It is true that Jingyan's strategies rarely go wrong, but it is also true that many of her ideas are very bold, so she must be cautious.

"For example, in this item, you must be worried about the fact that the Guardian Ninja has occupied a large number of Genin and Chunin's tasks. How should Genin and Chunin live in the future, right?"

Jingyan asked.

Tsunade nodded.

"Although most of the guardian ninjas are concerned with the protection of Kyoto and the village, if the word gets out, it will inevitably be used by the big families and nobles, which will then squeeze the living space of our village."

"Who will train the guardian nin?"

Jingyan asked back.

Tsunade hesitated for a moment and said, "We."

"That's it, isn't it? The Guardian Ninja training is definitely not free, they have to pay tuition? Besides, except for the Daimyo's Guardian Ninja, the rest only provide basic instruction."

A cold light flashed in Jingyan's eyes, "If anyone violates the rules and asks the guardian nin to do something beyond their duties, we will punish that family and make sure that their family will never receive support from Konoha again."

Even wandering ninjas actually have basic ninja abilities, which are very low-tech and can do very little.

To put it bluntly, this is a business.

The level of the guardian ninja is definitely lower than that of the real ninja. Only the guardian ninja around the daimyo can be compared with the Jonin team.

"How much is risking your life worth? Only the mine owner has money!"

"Are you serious about cooperating with the Sand Village?"

Tsunade thought for a long time, looked at Kyouhiko, and realized the other party's plan.

Konoha's missions will become more high-end and professional so as to earn more bounties, instead of everyone from Genin to Jonin risking their lives like they do now.

"Of course, I am very serious. That kind of mission would be more dangerous, but it is beneficial for us to cooperate with the Sand Village. Their magnetic escape technique is indeed more efficient than what I have researched."

Jingyan answered.

Tsunade was deep in thought.

After half a minute, she asked again, "What about the middle-level genin and chunin?"

"Hire! Some of the surrounding allied countries cannot build ninja villages? We help them protect their countries and prevent them from being harassed by stray ninjas. In addition, our village will give them tasks..."

Jingyan answered.

In fact, there are still a lot of village assignments nowadays.

Most of the D-level tasks, such as carrying water and transplanting rice, are tasks subsidized by the village.

There are a large number of ninjas in Konoha, but in the entire ninja world, they are definitely far inferior to all the other ninja villages combined.

In the short term, this is the best expansion option.

Tsunade vaguely felt that there was something wrong. Kyohiko's goal was definitely not just to change the ninja's mission level, there were more purposes.

She understood Jingyan.

This guy thinks three steps ahead. The previous mining plan in the Sand Village has affected the current ninja expansion plan.

Step by step, it's hard to refuse.

"Sister, there is no need to hesitate. We will take this step sooner or later."

"Well, I'm the Hokage!"

Tsunade glanced over.

This kid...

No hurries?
If she doesn't ask clearly, how can she confront the old men with confidence later?
of course.

These things definitely cannot be brought to the table so crudely. She explained earnestly: "I need to understand them clearly before I can have a meeting with others. Otherwise, it will affect efficiency if I keep going back and forth!"

but……

Regarding hiring ninjas, she remembered one thing.

"Do you know the Tea Country?"

"Ah."

Jingyan nodded.

Tsunade changed into a relaxed sitting position.

"I am quite familiar with the Wasabi family of the Tea Kingdom. After the incident in the Wave Kingdom, they sent someone to contact me to find out if Konoha is willing to rent ninjas to the Tea Kingdom."

"But at that time, I was not the Hokage yet, and our strategy did not include the idea of ​​hiring ninjas, so I did not agree."

Tsunade said.

The Tea Kingdom and the Fire Kingdom are adjacent to each other. The two countries are on good terms and are relatively wealthy, but there are no ninja villages within them.

They are capable of hiring ninjas.

Jingyan nodded.

"If it's suitable, we can contact them after the Guardian Ninja training is completed and rent a group of ninjas to go out and guard the place. We can first make an example and then see the attitudes of other ninja villages."

Many countries may not want to hire, but there is no one doing this job.

As for Kirigakure Village.

Although there is a precedent of hiring people for the Sea Kingdom, the situation in the Sea Kingdom is special, and the reputation of the Blood Mist Village makes it impossible for countries like the Tea Kingdom to trust it.

In comparison, Konoha is different.

The good reputation accumulated from the first to the third generations, plus the fame gained in the last war, is enough to make countries without ninja villages believe in Konoha.

Tsunade clenched her fists.

If it can really be accomplished, it will indeed make more money than a simple task.

only……

"wrong!"

"What's wrong?"

"I haven't agreed yet! Why are we talking about the follow-up?"

Tsunade leaned on the table, feeling that her previous words "I am the Hokage" were unconvincing, as if Kyohiko was the Hokage.

She interjected, then sighed.

"However, what you said makes sense. We can earn higher-end money by giving up low-end, ordinary tasks, and then share part of the high profits with the Genin..."

Tsunade already understood Kyouhiko's plan.

As for the subsequent step.

Perhaps it was to prepare for the fight against Uchiha Madara, or perhaps it was for greater expansion.

If it's the latter...

Tsunade thought back to the time when Kyouhiko talked about the path to peace.

Unify the ninja world!

Ambitious, unattainable goals.

Now it seems that Jingyan has started to leave.

but.

For now, it's just the second step, which is beneficial to Konoha. Whether the third step will be taken remains to be seen in the future.

Thinking of this, Tsunade slammed the table and stood up.

"Okay, you can add some more to this proposal. After that, I will speak for you so that you don't have to argue with them because you are too young."

……

meeting room.

"Tsunade, are you crazy?"

Utane Koharu was the first to jump out again.

This……

too crazy!

If we are not careful, there may be another war, and by then, Konoha will have to deal with even more people!

Mitomon En didn't say anything, but thought about the contents of the proposal.

Guardian Ninja. Loaned Ninja.

Entering the mining field, forming a one-stop supporting ninja service with Sand Village,
Seems feasible?

A thought flashed through Mizutomon Yan's mind.

Soon, he shivered all over.

Do you think you can do it?

Mizuto Menen was confused for a while, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that there was no problem.

because……

Konoha is now powerful!

Let’s not talk about the old guys of their generation.

The high-end combat force includes the Three Ninjas, Minato Namikaze, and Kyohiko, and there are also major families to supplement them. When added together, they are definitely a strong force.

In addition, Matt Day and Chen Baojun.

In the next generation, Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy and others all showed their outstanding talents and abilities.

Look back.

There are many talented people in the Shinobi School.

Take Moonlight Gale, for example.

This child did not disappoint his mother's expectations. He is now working very hard and his strength is improving day by day.

The next step is the development of the Flying Thunder Formation Technique...

This technique allows Konoha to provide flexible support.

Konoha is powerful!
It is so powerful that if it does not expand, it will be enough to complete all the tasks entrusted to it just by relying on the tasks at hand, without even the need for strong men like Minato Namikaze to take action.

Thinking of this, Mitomon En didn't even wait for Sarutobi Hiruzen to speak, and said directly: "I think this method is feasible!"

"Oh?"

Tsunade's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on her face that she could hardly hide.

Isn't this Mizutomon En?

I could actually hear some reasonable words from the three stubborn old men without having to persuade them several times.

She almost thought she had heard it wrong!

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his old friend, unable to hide his surprise, but then he pondered for a moment and did not immediately refute.

In recent years, Mitomon En has been very close to the work of the Ninja School, and there may be many understandings and considerations that he is unaware of.

As for overall strength...

He was still thinking when Nara Shikaku also raised his hand.

"I support it too."

!!!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's thoughts were interrupted again.

He is still thinking.

Nara Shikaku has already started analyzing, but he is different from Mito Kado En.

"Currently, the number of active ninjas in our village who are carrying out missions accounts for 40% of the total number of ninjas, and many ninjas are idle."

“In the short term, it really won’t have much of an impact.”

"But everyone, Jingyan's education, the reform of the middle and lower ninjas, and the innovation of various ninjutsu have had a significant impact. The overall strength of our Konoha is still improving."

"In the future, two, three, five years from now, if there is no war, will this proportion continue to increase?"

“These are only some of the data…”

Lu Jiu talked freely.

Mizuto Menen considered the current strength, while Shikaku also considered future increases, changes, and the future situation of Konoha.

The increasing number of ninjas is also a problem.

How to provide ninjas with jobs and make money is also a very serious problem.

It is absolutely not enough to rely solely on tasks and delegations.

"As Jing Yan said, the cake is only this big. You can't just think about how to divide it. You also have to think about how to make it bigger and stronger so that more people in our village can have a piece of the cake!"

Tsunade said her thoughts.

Shikaku nodded: "Yes, including the plan for the Hidden Cloud Village, Jingyan's consideration is also to earn more and bigger commissions, rather than just limiting himself to the small commissions of the past."

Utane Koharu was a little dazed.

Before she...

I didn't think about that much at all.

At this moment, after listening to Nara Shikaku's explanation, she couldn't help but think that Jingyan's plan was not bad and could indeed be included in the scope of consideration.

The answers will naturally be different from different angles.

Shikaku hesitated for a moment and said, "Also, Jingyan should also consider gaining the support of the daimyo and nobles, right? After all, we do need some easing of tensions between us and those people."

He looked at Tsunade.

Since Jingyan is not around, the person closest to Jingyan is undoubtedly Tsunade.

Tsunade nodded slightly.

"Correct."

"I support the idea of ​​a guardian ninja, but originally, I didn't quite support such a large plate, but your considerations make sense..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said a few words, looked up, and suddenly realized——

I am no longer the Hokage of Konoha!

He coughed lightly.

"Now, I support this plan, but, Tsunade, does he have any other ideas?"

Same as Tsunade.

Sarutobi Hiruzen vaguely felt that Kyohiko's idea was not that simple.

Tsunade said: "The threat from that person is becoming stronger and stronger. We must be prepared. As for the rest, I don't know."

"Ah."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat back down.

Tsunade smiled and said, "If that's the case, let's do it this way."

easy!

She stood up and walked towards the office, but soon, Shikaku followed her from behind.

Tsunade entered the office, followed closely by Shikaku...

"No need to knock, just come in and close the door."

"Yes!"

Nara Shikaku nodded and closed the door.

He whispered, "Hokage-sama, there is something I think I need to remind you and Kyohiko-kun of."

"what's up?"

"If we want to implement these plans, it would be better for the Uchiha to be more stable. It would be best to talk to Fugaku and ask him to maintain stability."

Nara Shikaku whispered.

Tsunade mused.

Shikaku didn't finish his words, but she understood the meaning.

If you want to expand, you have to stabilize internally.

This is indeed the key!

Her face looked serious.

"Your reminder is very meaningful."

"I think Jingyan must have considered it, but he hasn't taken any action yet, so... I think I still have to remind him."

Shikaku answered.

From Jingyan's previous actions, he had a vague feeling that Jingyan had some ideas about Uchiha, but he had too little information to explain what the specific plan was, so he couldn't tell clearly.

Tsunade nodded, thanked him again, and asked for other suggestions.

But in other aspects, Shikaku did not have any major suggestions or reminders, because Jingyan's proposal was already relatively perfect, and specific problems could only be seen after implementation.

but.

Just as he was about to leave, he turned back.

"Has there been a lot of turmoil within the Hyuga clan recently? Is everything alright?"

If powerful families like the Uchiha and Hyuga encounter problems, it will definitely affect Konoha's strategic planning and future direction, and it must be considered carefully.

"As for them, it's nothing. Hiashi and Hiashi can handle it."

Tsunade replied with a smile.

She had heard some things about the Hyuga family before.

Most of the problems have been solved by Rizhao and Riza long ago. The remaining ones are just like grasshoppers in autumn, which will not be able to jump for long. The current commotion is just the result of the unwillingness of some clans.

(End of this chapter)