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Chapter 21: Serving as Captain of the Puppet Army

Lord Kazekage is dismissing all high-ranking officials?!

Upon hearing the Third Kazekage's words, everyone's eyes widened, and they wondered if they had misheard.

It's important to know that everyone who sits at the round table holds a key position.

For example, Chiyo... she simultaneously served as the captain of the village's elite puppeteer unit and also as the head of the medical department.

The middle-aged man who flattered Feng Ying earlier was the head of the intelligence department.

And those old men are veterans from the same era as the First Kazekage, possessing rich experience in governance.

He is an advisory elder in the village.

And those others are the head of the Anbu, the head of the logistics department, the director of the Ninjutsu Research Institute, the principal of the Ninja Academy, the director of the Tailed Beast Research Institute... Each of them is a heavyweight figure whose every move can shake the village.

If everyone is dismissed, who will replace them?

You have to understand, these elderly people are already the most outstanding people of their generation.

Are we going to remove them and replace them with a group of even worse ones?

Or should we replace it with younger people?

Do not make jokes.

Rasa, the leading figure of the younger generation in Sunagakure, is only in his early twenties. He is good at serving as the Kazekage's bodyguard and assistant, but he also manages a department on his own.

Are you kidding me?

Will the people in those departments respect him?

Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise; just because you're good at fighting doesn't mean people will respect you. You need to earn their respect in your area of ​​expertise to lead them effectively.

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If all of these people were dismissed, it would be an exaggeration to say that the village would be paralyzed, but it would certainly make the operation of various departments in the village bloated and inefficient.

The damage it caused was no less than the attack the village suffered today.

"Lord Kazekage, this is going too far!" said a Jonin standing on the left. "Although everyone in the conference room is the most experienced and intelligent, they are still human and will make mistakes. If they are removed from their positions because of one mistake, I'm afraid no one will be able to stay in these positions for long."

"I allow you to make mistakes in decision-making, but I cannot tolerate you making mistakes in principle. If you disregard the safety of the village for personal gain and allow such people to remain in these positions, the village's crisis will never be resolved."

"But they've all stepped down, so who will take their place?"

"Let young people who still have their original aspirations rise to the top."

"But young people don't have enough experience to manage these positions."

"Did all those predecessors only begin taking on management roles when they were very old?"

As the Third Kazekage spoke, his sharp gaze swept across the room, and everyone who met his eyes involuntarily lowered their heads. "I have said that I allow you to make mistakes in your choices. Our predecessors were able to learn from their failures and become experienced. Why can't the young people of today do the same?"

Furthermore, I will assign experienced individuals as deputies to assist them and help them grow.

"But this will cause a lot of losses to the village."

"The losses couldn't have been any greater than they are now!" The Third Kazekage roared at the old man who had spoken. "Do you even know what the village would be like now if Jonin Ayaki hadn't scared off the enemy?"

It's very likely that Sunagakure no longer exists.

According to the war report received by the Third Kazekage, the enemy breached the narrow passage three times within an hour of their appearance and attack.

The first time, they were eliminated by a trap in the passage. The second and third times, it was Luo Sha who stepped in and turned the tide, managing to defend the gate.

However, Rasa's chakra is ultimately limited. If the enemy's attack lasts any longer, it will only be a matter of time before Sunagakure is conquered.

"...Lord Kazekage may be right." An advisor elder said after a moment of silence, "We have indeed committed an unforgivable sin, and I accept Lord Kazekage's punishment of stepping down from my position, but it is impossible for me to serve as a deputy to some young people."

"If you are willing to serve as assistants to the younger generation, I would naturally welcome you; if not, I will not force you."

You can retire now. Considering your past contributions, the village will not treat you unfairly.

If you can't stay idle, the ninja academy is short of teachers; you can go and train the future of the village.

"I am of advanced age and no longer able to perform my duties. Lord Kazekage, please find someone more capable!"

The advisor elder removed the badge from his chest, placed it on the round table, and got up to leave.

Then, one by one, the people at the roundtable resigned and left.

In the end, only four people remained.

Besides Chiyo and Ebizo, there were two middle-aged men in their early thirties.

They are still young, and whether they want to serve the village or pursue power, they will have opportunities in the future.

"Elder Chiyo is willing to stay and help?" The Third Kazekage looked at the two old men in surprise.

Ebizo is fine.

He is a mild-tempered person.

Chiyo is very proud, and it's impossible for her to stay and assist a young man unless that young man is her son or grandson.

"I am not yet fifty years old, and I still have the energy to contribute to the village."

The Third Kazekage nodded, then looked at the young people standing there, "Although there are still a lot of things to deal with, the most urgent task is to fill the vacancies in the village's various departments."

"Jonin Ayaki, in this battle you defeated the enemy's elite squad that infiltrated the village, thwarted their conspiracy of colluding from within and without, and finally scared away the enemy army with three shots."

Although you are relatively inexperienced, you demonstrated remarkable composure, exceptional wisdom, and formidable strength in this war. Therefore, you will be appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Sand Village's Puppet Force.

This appointment immediately caused a huge uproar.

Although everyone knows that the Third Kazekage is going to promote young people this time, Ryuji Ayaki is too young!

It's important to know that the Sand Village's puppeteer unit, like the Iwa Village's demolition unit, is the village's elite force.

Although there are fewer than one hundred people, each member is an elite force, a cutting-edge force capable of turning the tide of battle.

If you don't have a specific impression of this, then refer to the twenty elite squads that Tsunade formed at the beginning of Shippuden in the original work.

Each of them can go toe-to-toe with the corner in a short period of time.

It's no wonder that everyone reacted so strongly even after they were mentally prepared, that such an elite team was to be handed over to a minor to command.

Although Ryuji Ayaki's strength is undeniable.

For a team leader, wisdom and experience are more important.

Ryuuji Ayaki is only fifteen years old, has been a Jonin for less than half a year, and has no experience working in any department.

Although his performance was... well, although his overall qualities were certainly sufficient for the position, this was just too risky.

Ignoring the murmurs, the Third Kazekage continued, "Although Jonin Ayaki's strength is undeniable, she has no leadership experience, so Chiyo will serve as the vice-captain to provide support. Ryuji, you should consult your seniors more often when you encounter problems."

"Yes."

After these words were spoken, no one had any further objections.

After all, Chiyo was originally the captain of the puppeteer unit.

(End of this chapter)