Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

He took advantage of the situation and pressed Tsunade down, and a table grew out in front of Tsunade.

That's Wood Release, the Wood Release technique used by Haneda!

Just as Tsunade was about to ask Haneda something, Shikaku walked over with a smile, carrying a thick stack of documents.

"Lady Tsunade, these are your official duties for today."

???

You're making me work for you?!

Tsunade realized Haneda's wickedness and immediately ran towards the window, trying to escape.

Seeing this, Haneda activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode and stopped Tsunade just as she was about to run to the window.

Haneda squinted and smiled:

"Senior Tsunade, you are now an elder of Konoha and the director of Konoha Hospital. You can't just wander around aimlessly anymore."

"Haneda, you really are the naturally evil Uchiha brat my great-grandfather spoke of!!!"

Even so, Tsunade eventually sat back down after Haneda's persistent and persuasive words and reasoning.

She knew that Koharu Utatane was the director of Konoha Hospital.

Haneda fired that old woman, and now he's the only one in Konoha who can be truly trusted.

However, Tsunade still had her own agenda.

Tsunade isn't the only one who travels the world; Jiraiya is determined to return to the village just like her!

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Chapter 246 Daimyo Arrives

The distance between Konoha and Daimyo's residence is quite far.

Two and a half days later, the secret service delivered the letter.

Strictly speaking, Daimyo and Kage are in a superior-subordinate relationship.

However, in Konoha, the Daimyo and the Hokage were basically on equal footing, and when the Hokage was powerful, the Hokage could overpower the Daimyo.

The secret agents sent to inform the daimyo entered the daimyo's residence.

Inside the magnificent hall, the floor was covered with luxurious carpets, and bright red pillars supported the ceiling.

The ANBU ninjas had anticipated the daimyo's extravagance.

He was still momentarily amazed, but quickly regained his composure and stepped inside.

After being informed and inspected, the ANBU ninja handed the letter to a servant, who then passed it on to the daimyo.

"Lord Daimyo, the Third Hokage abdicated three days ago, and Lord Uchiha Haneda has now succeeded him as the Fifth Hokage," the Anbu ninja said.

"Uchiha Haneda? From the Uchiha clan, huh? What's his relationship with the Third and Fourth Hokage?"

Upon hearing that someone from the Uchiha clan had succeeded as Hokage, the Daimyo became interested and curiously opened the letter.

The opening was a polite, formulaic greeting, which he only glanced at briefly before giving up.

The ANBU ninja thought about it carefully and realized that the Fifth Hokage had no special relationship with the Third and Fourth Hokage.

He had no choice but to say, "The Fifth Generation Lord has obtained permission from the Third Generation Lord, and the Fourth Generation Lord and the Fifth Generation Lord have a relationship that resembles that of a master and disciple."

The daimyo opened his folding fan, a hint of gloom beneath his smile:

"We're not master and apprentice; has he already succeeded me?"

Upon hearing the daimyo's words, the ANBU ninja realized that the daimyo was dissatisfied with the Hokage.

He quickly explained:

"The Fifth Hokage succeeded to the throne three nights ago."

"However, on the second day after he ascended the throne, he wrote to invite you to Konoha to crown him."

The lord picked up the letter, read it carefully again, and a smile returned to his face.

He knew that Uchiha Haneda's succession as Hokage without a clear master-disciple relationship lacked legitimacy.

He sent himself to Konoha hoping to be recognized as the Hokage.

The daimyo also had a nagging feeling that Uchiha Haneda had come to power through a coup.

It's important to understand that it's almost impossible for an Uchiha to succeed as Hokage without resorting to unconventional methods.

The daimyo, intending to strengthen his control over the ninja villages like the Land of Wind had done, said:

"I see. Then let's go to Konoha. It's been a long time since I've been there."

"Really, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even bother to tell us he was going to be chosen as Hokage."

…………

Konoha Village,

After succeeding as Hokage, Haneda assigned all the village's affairs, big and small, to his four elders.

As Hokage, all he needed to do was make the final decisions and control the overall direction of Konoha.

This system is similar to the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty, where all decisions made by elders had to be approved by them before they could be passed on.

In this way, Haneda saved most of his time dealing with official business.

He only needs to spend some time signing documents in the morning, noon, and evening.

Haneda would never adopt the kind of hands-on political style that the seventh generation leader had, handling everything personally.

He also has a bloodline cultivation plan to prepare for his advancement to the Six Paths.

As for reforms after succeeding as Hokage, Haneda needs to first deal with the nobles in the Land of Fire who have been involved in politics for generations.

Konoha's economic backbone, namely its mission system, relies heavily on the nobles of the Land of Fire.

The missions require funding from wealthy nobles, and ninjas need money to make a living.

This is only enough for an ordinary ninja to make a living.

Departments like the Ninja Academy, the Anbu, and the Sealing Squad have almost no revenue, and each of them is a major spender.

The commission Konoha collects from missions is only enough to satisfy one or two departments.

Not to mention Konoha's wars against other countries.

That is why the village needs funds from the magistrate every year to support the operation of various departments.

Haneda Hikaru relied heavily on the daimyo to maintain the normal operation of the village.

Reform requires even larger sums of money and a radical overhaul of the existing political system.

This will inevitably harm the interests of the daimyo and nobles.

Of course, the benefits they lose will all be transformed into the success of Haneda's reforms.

From the moment Haneda resolved to reform, the daimyo and the nobles behind him became his enemies.

The arrival of the daimyo was part of Haneda's premeditated plan.

He needs to announce to the whole world that the Hokage of Konoha has a higher status and power than the Daimyo.

Half a month later, under Asuma's arrangement, Konoha was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the streets were cleaned up neatly.

Envoys from various countries and representatives from ninja villages all gathered in Konoha.

A new Hokage has appeared in Konoha, and it is none other than the famous Uchiha Haneda.

They need to obtain information about Konoha's current situation.

Even the Cloud Village, which had been humiliated by Haneda, sent ninjas to gather intelligence on the changes in Konoha's upper echelons.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Haneda sat with his legs crossed in the Hokage chair, drinking tea and supervising Shikaku's work.

At that moment, Kakashi walked in.

He glanced at Shikaku, who was working hard, and then at Haneda, who was leisurely and carefree. His lips twitched.

Haneda took a sip of tea and asked with a smile, "Kakashi, is there something you need?"

"The Anbu have informed us that the Daimyo is arriving. Do you wish to go see him in person, Haneda?" Kakashi asked.

"Let him wait outside. Tell him I have something important to take care of," Haneda said.

Upon hearing this, Shikaku slammed his pen down on the document.

The sound was very loud, but Haneda wasn't deaf.

He noticed the resentful look in Lu Jiu's eyes, chuckled inwardly, but kept his expression unchanged as he said:

"Elder Lu Jiu, have all the documents been processed? If so, please put them on my desk."

"Not ready yet," Shikaku said through gritted teeth.

Seeing this, Kakashi couldn't help but turn away and chuckle to himself.