Uchiha's personal opinion

Uchiha Tokumitsu turned to Hatake Sakumo and said, "Sakumo-kun, do you still remember our ideals?"

"...The Konoha Reform."

Sakumo Hatake's lips twitched for a long time before he finally spoke.

"Fame and fortune are but fleeting dreams, only sincerity will never fade..."

Sakumo Hatake recited the poem that Tokumitsu Uchiha had written at the founding ceremony of the Reform Society.

He thought that Uchiha Tokumitsu had forgotten about the past after his victory in the civil war.

"The time for reform has come; a hurricane will rise in the night and sweep through the ninja village!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled and recited the second half of the poem, "Sakumo-kun, the time for reform has come!"

"This is a blessing for Konoha!"

Sakumo Hatake bowed his head in submission.

……

"Now that the list of candidates for the fourth generation has been finalized, I have no intention of changing it."

After helping Hatake Sakumo up, Uchiha Tokumitsu continued, "However, the village could try a new political system, so that the three Hokage candidates can showcase their talents."

"We absolutely support the reform movement!"

Sakumo Hatake said without hesitation.

"Perhaps we could try temporarily setting aside the position of Hokage and having the ninja jointly govern Konoha."

Uchiha Tokumitsu stroked his chin. "If the Ninja Clan Council and the Jonin Class Council can manage Konoha well, then we don't need to have another ancestor on our heads."

Subsequently, Uchiha Tokumitsu revealed his entire plan.

The Ninja Clan Conference represents the strongest force in Konoha and is the foundation of Konoha's dominance in the ninja world. Although there are differences among the various ninja clans, there is nothing that force cannot bridge.

Uchiha Tokumitsu is all about money and not about his life, so getting him to show some solidarity is a piece of cake.

Therefore, Uchiha Tokumitsu proposed that the Ninja Clan Conference be renamed the "Konoha Senate," serving as the highest authority in Konoha to decide on various policies. Its members would be appointed by the various ninja clans of Konoha, with the number of senators assigned to each clan based on their strength, and this arrangement would remain unchanged from then on.

Secondly, the Jonin team represents the strongest group in Konoha, so their opinions are naturally very important.

Therefore, the Jonin Class Meeting was reorganized into the "Konoha House of Representatives," whose members consist of all Konoha Jonin. As the highest supervisory body of Konoha, it is mainly responsible for proposing various matters and supervising the various departments of Konoha.

Although the idea was bold and too innovative, no one objected.

After all, this was a "good deed" by Uchiha Tokumitsu that he was willing to leave them a place, and they wouldn't be ungrateful.

"But if we do that, the administrative efficiency within Konoha will be greatly reduced, which will also have an impact on the village..."

Mitomon Homura hesitated for a moment, but still spoke up, "Shouldn't we appoint a permanent chief political officer?"

"Perhaps the heads of the House and Senate could take turns serving as the chief political officer, with each term limited to one year. What do you all think?"

"Uchiha Tokumitsu said."

"No objection."

"support."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"However, does General Deguang have any recommendations for the heads of both houses of Congress?"

Mitomon En continued to play the straight man.

"Um……"

After a moment's thought, Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "The Senate is the decision-making body of the ninja clan, so I nominate our clan leader, Uchiha Yomo, to serve in it. What do you all think?"

"support."

"agree."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"As for the House of Representatives... I believe that Sakumo-kun's achievements as the leader of the Jonin class are obvious to all, so I recommend Sakumo-kun to take the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives."

Agreed!

"support!"

It still passed unanimously.

"As for other matters, I believe that after the reorganization of the two houses, the speakers of the two houses should organize the vote. It should not be something we plan in private. What do you all think?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu acted very magnanimously.

"Noble character and integrity!"

"A role model for Konoha!"

There's even less objection to this.

After discussing some trivial matters, everyone tactfully got up and left.

"By the way, Mr. Mitomon."

Uchiha Tokumitsu seemed to suddenly remember something and called out to Mitokado Homura.

"The police department is preparing to enter the Ministry of Internal Affairs and conduct a search. Please inform the ninjas on duty not to obstruct them..."

"...I will guide them when the police conduct a search."

Since Mitokado Ero has already chosen to back down, one more time won't make a difference.

"Also, the police department needs to pick someone up from the secret service. We need to make sure there are no misunderstandings..."

With the Hokage dead, Kushina Uzumaki, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, was no longer suitable to be controlled by the remaining forces of the Hokage's faction.

"...Yes, sir."

Mitokado Homura naturally understood what Uchiha Tokumitsu meant, but the die was cast, and the original Hokage lineage had no power to resist, so there was no need to fight any further.

"Thank you for your help."

Uchiha Tokumitsu was very satisfied, and even used honorifics.

……

The fish was already cooked in the pot, so there was no need for it to jump back into the river.

Uchiha Tokumitsu had a lot of leisure time explaining his ideas to the clan members who came to persuade him to take the throne, and discussing the future with them.

In short, the core idea is just one thing—

"There are no Hokage who live for a thousand years, only powerful families that live for a thousand years!"

As for why "Hokage" was used instead of "dynasty" as a metaphor, it's because Uchiha Tokumitsu believed that the mere position of Konoha Hokage was not enough!

Besides, who knows what the future holds? Making promises too confidently now might backfire.

……

As night fell, Orochimaru, escorted by a group of Uchiha Jonin, arrived at the Uchiha clan's territory and reluctantly handed a scroll to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Accompanying them was a little girl with red hair and a somewhat stubborn expression.

After instructing his attendant ninjas to send the red-haired girl back to the Uzumaki clan's territory, Uchiha Tokumitsu led Orochimaru to a quiet room.

"They're all here?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu weighed the scroll in his hand.

"They're all here..."

Orochimaru still looked reluctant to leave.

"Your lab can continue operating, but your research direction will be subject to the village's unified arrangements."

It was said to be an arrangement by the village, but in reality it specifically referred to Uchiha Tokumitsu's order.

Orochimaru naturally understood this principle.

Uchiha Tokumitsu said, "Of course, you can also study some topics that interest you, such as longevity or immortality, after completing the assigned tasks. I don't object to that."

"That's fine then..."

Orochimaru nodded.

"As for the unpleasant past, I will let bygones be bygones, and I hope you will take care of yourself."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said as if he knew something.

Orochimaru nodded without saying a word.

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't care, he just gave him a few more warnings and then sent him away.

"Lord Deguang, do you intend to appoint this venomous snake to a position...?"

The attendant ninja couldn't help but ask.

"Just using him."

Uchiha Tokumitsu replied.

The bond between Orochimaru and his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, is so deep that outsiders can hardly comprehend it.

However, the more indifferent Orochimaru seemed to be about Hiruzen Sarutobi's death, the more wary Uchiha Tokumitsu became of him.

However, now that he has Konoha's most precious possession, he doesn't need to care too much about Orochimaru's thoughts. As long as he keeps a close eye on him, Orochimaru will be a very good tool.

Uchiha Tokumitsu weighed the scroll in his hand again, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

"Interstitial cells..."

Chapter 252 Sharing the Benefits

Appeasement can be effective.

After Uchiha Tokumitsu recuperated at home for several days, the previously depressed unease and mania within Konoha finally subsided.

In particular, the various ninja clans or related ninjas from the original Hokage lineage, after receiving explanations from the high-ranking members of those clans who were released, began to muster the courage to open their doors and go out to continue their busy lives.

But while the death penalty may be avoided, punishment is inevitable.