Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

With its existence, not to mention the Hokage Building, which only has four floors including the underground, even the iconic Hokage Rock on the back mountain pales in comparison.

The moment I saw this building,

Jiraiya's lips twitched immediately.

"If this wasn't created by that kid, I would have eaten the Hokage Rock."

Even if others in the entire Hidden Leaf Village had the ability and money to build such a building,

They would absolutely not dare to cross the Hokage Building, let alone the Hokage Rock.

Only Uehara Siming is not just lawless, she is downright lawless.

Moreover, it was blatant and made no attempt to conceal it.

Ordinary people feel ashamed when faced with criticism and accusations, while ruthless criminals might feel resentment or indignation.

This kid: I just love seeing you guys looking down on me but unable to do anything about it, hehehe.

This is when she's not angry; when she's really angry...

As expected, after officially entering Konoha,

Jiraiya then noticed that among the many signs at the bottom of the building, Mixue Ice Cream was prominently listed.

……

Half an hour later, on the top floor of the skyscraper,

Jiraiya ate the finest grilled meat with gusto.

Grab a refreshing and pleasant beer with a hint of fruit flavor, and chug it down in no time.

Opposite him, Uehara Shinmei methodically gave the instructions:

"At tomorrow's Jonin meeting, you'll be directly appointed as the head of the intelligence department."

I've already spoken with Senior Yamanaka; he'll retire immediately and nominate you on the spot.

This time, we don't need to hold back; we can just go all out and do it!

We must strive to take complete control of this crucial department in the shortest possible time.

The headquarters will assign two people specifically to coordinate and assist with related matters.

"Root? How did you get involved with Danzo? He's not someone to be trifled with."

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, stopping his large mouthful of grilled meat and his face became serious.

"Don't worry, what kind of trash is Danzo?"

Even if you gave him ten more brains, he still couldn't outsmart me; it's just that I have people in his ranks.

"Yeah, you're not one to suffer a loss."

Upon hearing his disciple's words, Jiraiya was immediately relieved.

They continued to feast on the barbecue and beer until their bellies were so full they couldn't eat anymore.

"Hahaha, that's awesome! You're a natural ninja talent, kid.

How can her cooking skills be so amazing? Is there no justice in this world?

The screen was immediately filled with a series of "No" comments.

……

the next day,

The monthly routine Jonin meeting.

Jiraiya had been gone for three whole years, and if you count World War II, many people hadn't seen him for five years.

Many ninjas greeted him warmly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a beaming smile, inquired about various matters, displaying a deep bond of respect between master and disciple.

Before long, everyone had arrived, and the meeting officially began.

On behalf of F4, Mitokado Homura gave a briefing on the events that had occurred in the village and the ninja world over the past month.

They acted as if it were something very important.

Of course, time is very important when it comes to these things. For example, if the shadow of a village changes, can you say it's not important?

But it was mostly outdated intelligence.

Anyone present with the ability and means obtained the detailed information immediately and became intimately familiar with the whole story.

Without any official channels, rumors had already spread throughout the entire ninja world.

Do you still need to spout your hypocritical nonsense here?

Almost every meeting was filled with empty talk, without discussing a single useful or concrete issue.

Everyone's gotten used to it by now.

However, today, just as Mitokado Homura was asking, as usual, if anyone else wanted to speak,

Suddenly, the fields in the mountains stood up.

Generally, once this sentence is uttered, it signifies that the meeting has finally come to an end.

Everyone, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to leave.

Holding these pointless meetings that force you to put on a serious face and act like you're taking it very seriously is pointless.

Even for F4, it was a form of mental torture.

Everyone wishes they could die as soon as possible and be reborn.

The unexpected act of Shan Zhongtian standing up immediately caused a strange expression to appear on everyone's faces.

Mitokaku even felt a moment of bewilderment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a kind expression:

"Minister Yamanaka, is there something you want to announce?"

"I am getting old, and in recent years I have felt increasingly incapable of handling the work of the intelligence department."

For the sake of the village's overall plan, for the sake of Konoha's future,

He decided to resign from his position as Minister of Intelligence, passing on the Will of Fire to a promising successor.

I now formally nominate Vice Minister Jiraiya as the new Minister of Intelligence, and submit this nomination to the Jonin Council for a vote.

Yamanaka Tano is Yamanaka Inoichi's grandfather.

Born during the Warring States period, he is of a higher generation than Akimichi Torifu, who was a contemporary of F4.

Having experienced both World War I and World War II, he was an extremely resolute and experienced Jonin.

His face was very resolute.

The loud voice seemed to have the power to intimidate the entire audience.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue fell into complete silence.

After a moment of shock, everyone's gazes were fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi's suddenly ashen face.

In theory, once the Jonin council approves it, even the Hokage can be appointed or dismissed.

But this is only in theory.

Starting with the First Hokage

Aside from voting on the Hokage selection, no one has ever attempted to use this right.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, only put on a show; he personally handled all the major and minor affairs of Konoha, at most delegating some to a few advisors.

Anyone else who dares to extend a claw will immediately be bitten by a mad dog.

If even minor matters are handled this way, one can only imagine how the minister, one of the six major departments, would behave.

This was a crucial matter that even F4 had to carefully consider for a long time before deciding on.

To exchange gifts privately—isn't that tantamount to slapping Hiruzen Sarutobi in the face? And in front of everyone!

Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to force a smile to suggest that everything was under control; after all, Jiraiya was his disciple.

But despite twitching at the corner of his mouth several times, he still couldn't get what he wanted.

Beside him, after the initial shock subsided, a hidden gleam of joy flashed in Danzo Shimura's eyes.

He knew it was his turn to perform.

However, at this very moment,

A voice, louder and more arrogant than the mountains and fields, then resounded throughout the entire area.

"Uehara Shinmei, vote in favor."

Chapter 160 The Impotent Fury of a "Hero"

When Uehara Siming opened her mouth,

Even a fool could figure out what had really happened.

In Konoha, very few dare to disregard the F4, or fear their retaliation.

And this golden flash was the biggest and most unscrupulous of them all.

Following closely on Uehara Siming's voice,

Dozens, even hundreds, of voices immediately followed.

And it was like a demonstration, with very loud volume.

"Minato Namikaze, I agree."

"Hyuga Hizashi, I agree."

"Eki Hayato, I agree."

"Yakushi Nonou agrees."