Madara, let's change the world together!

"Come in."

The next second, Minato Namikaze, who had just entered, saw Tsunade with an expression that looked like she wanted to punch him, and subconsciously scratched his face.

It seems we've come at the wrong time.

"Minato, just say what's on your mind."

Kiyoshi Gen held Tsunade's hand and stroked her skin to comfort her.

Although Tsunade was somewhat annoyed, she wasn't petty. She simply crossed her legs, wanting to see what Minato Namikaze had come for.

Seeing the two hands clasped together, Minato smiled knowingly.

“Mr. Yuan, then I will get straight to the point.”

What are your thoughts on the current political situation in Konoha?

Ok?

Tsunade frowned. Had something happened to the other party?

Shouldn't you ask Sarutobi-sensei about this?

In her eyes, although Hiruzen Sarutobi had done some things that disappointed her, it did not diminish the status of this teacher in her heart.

"Minato, just because you're asking me this question, do you think I know Konoha very well?"

Kiyoshi didn't rush to answer. He looked at Minato's data panel and waited for the other party's reply.

Favorability rating: 92; Trust rating: 93.

Years of friendship had earned Minato a high level of goodwill and trust towards him.

However, considering Minato's personality and rational thinking, the other party should not discuss this topic with him directly.

It seems they were provoked by Danzo's actions.

Minato paused for a moment, then spoke very directly.

“Mr. Yuan, you were able to easily deal with twenty-four Root members’ ANBU, so your strength is definitely no weaker than that of Konoha.”

"Perhaps it is not appropriate for me to discuss this issue with you, but I believe you should already have a sufficient understanding of Konoha."

"I need a way to break the status quo!"

The dark part of the root tissue?

Tsunade looked at Kiyoi Gen with a puzzled expression.

"The Root organization attacked Kushina's caravan today; their target was her, wasn't it?"

An attack?!

That bastard should actually do something like that!

"Tsunade, calm down, don't break things."

Tsunade, who was about to get up, was pulled back, looking annoyed.

"I'm going to beat him up!"

"Let Minato handle this matter."

“You are currently far from the political center of Konoha, and it is not appropriate for you to get involved in this kind of thing.”

With her hand grabbed and her waist wrapped around her, Tsunade had no choice but to sulk on the spot.

"Minato, what you want to ask is why there is an organization like 'Root' that is independent of the Hokage's Anbu and not under the Hokage's supervision, right?"

Minato nodded; this was something he couldn't ask Sarutobi-sensei.

Kiyoshi touched his chin and pondered for a moment.

"The birth of the Root organization has its historical context."

"After the Second Hokage died, his policies against the Uchiha were inherited by the Third Hokage and others."

"But at that time, the Third Hokage's political position within the village was not yet secure, so Danzo accepted the responsibility and, with the Third Hokage's permission, established the Root organization."

"Subsequently, Root gradually took over some of the work of the Dark Side and did even darker things."

"Their methods are very famous throughout the ninja world."

"The Hidden Sand Village, Hidden Cloud Village, Hidden Stone Village, Hidden Mist Village, and even the smaller ninja villages all vividly remember the methods of the Root organization, and Danzo's title of 'Darkness of the Shinobi World' is incredibly well-known."

“The Root organization has done a very good job in hindering the enemy by any means necessary.”

"Its original purpose was to protect Konoha."

"During the First Shinobi World War to the Second Shinobi World War, the Root organization did play a positive role in stabilizing Konoha and striking at the enemy."

Kiyoshi Gen greatly admired the resilience of the root tissue.

Over the years, more than half of the intelligence ninjas eliminated by Kirigakure were members of the Root organization.

Seeing that there were no results, the other ninja villages gradually stopped sending people, but Danzo stubbornly increased the number of people he sent, determined to infiltrate the Land of Water.

But Aino solved them all.

"It can be said that the existence of the Root organization did indeed solve many problems for the Third Hokage."

Minato frowned.

So, does that mean the existence of the root organization is still necessary?

"But everything is subject to the times."

Kiyoshi Gen shrugged.

"At that time, Konoha, which was in a precarious state, did need a strong person like Danzo to lead the Root organization to cut off the hidden hands of other ninja villages."

"At present, in my opinion, the existence of the Root organization is more harmful than beneficial."

"Because of the Root organization's special nature, they have become Danzo's private army."

"If you want to disband this organization, you will inevitably have to confront Danzo Shimura head-on."

"The Third Hokage and Danzo had a very good personal relationship in the past. If it really comes to that, we don't know what he will do."

Minato Namikaze was deep in thought, his expression serious.

He had to disband this organization that targeted people within the village.

"You don't need to rush."

"Instead of figuring out how to deal with the Root organization, what you need right now is to establish a foothold in Konoha."

"It's easier to do things once you've established a firm foothold."

Kiyoshi Gen began to offer suggestions to Shuimen.

"Although the Anbu are loyal to the Hokage, they are bound to be influenced by the previous Hokage. It is necessary to constantly change members and cultivate people who are biased towards them."

"You've already noticed that. Having Kakashi and the others join your direct ANBU is indeed a good idea."

"Besides that, what you need to do is gain more support."

"The first thing is to properly handle the matter of the pension."

"If you haven't decided who to ask to do this, why don't you ask someone for help?"

Minato Namikaze looked over, his eyes questioning.

"Hyuga Hiashi".

“The Hyuga clan is very suitable to do this for you.”

Chapter 235 Fairness, Justice, and Transparency

The next day, at the Hyuga residence.

"Hokage-sama, welcome."

The current head of the Hyuga clan, 29-year-old Hiashi Hyuga, gave a grand reception to Minato Namikaze, who was visiting unexpectedly and was wearing the Hokage's robes.

A courtyard steeped in history, and the Hyuga family, who place great importance on etiquette.

Although this family with a very long history is conservative and has strict rules, it does have its commendable aspects.

"Head of the Hyuga family, I have come here for one matter."

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Upon arriving in the Hyuga region, which values ​​rules and etiquette, Minato Namikaze sat opposite Hiashi Hyuga in a standard kneeling posture.

"After Mr. Jingyuan's introduction, I also believe that this matter is very suitable for the Hyuga clan, who have a good reputation in Konoha and are fair and just, to carry it out."

Mr. Yuan?

Hiashi Hyuga's attitude was a bit more easygoing.

Since learning about his works and exchanging letters with him for several years, both Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi have admired Kiyoi Gen's wisdom and enjoyed the process of exchanging letters.

Hyuga Hizashi is now trying to educate his son, Hyuga Neji, who is almost one year old, using the knowledge he learned from Kiyoi Gen.

It turns out that taking my son out to explore the world and occasionally reading him interesting fairy tales has been a pretty good approach.

Subsequently, Minato Namikaze told Hiashi Hyuga about the compensation and shared his thoughts.

He will distribute the compensation in a fair, just, and transparent manner, in accordance with the death list and Konoha's established rules.

If the person who sacrificed their life has no family, the compensation will be donated to orphanages, ninja schools, and hospitals.

The distribution of this pension will be announced to the entire village, and every expenditure of the money will be clearly displayed under the Hokage Building for the entire village to supervise.

Hiashi Hyuga paused for a moment.

In the past, the compensation money allocated by the daimyo was distributed to the clan heads of these families after the Third Hokage discussed it with them, and then they distributed it to the families of the fallen clan members.

It's certainly good that the Fourth Hokage received this large sum of compensation, but this method of distribution, and the fact that the distribution process is open and transparent, is unprecedented.

Moreover, this Hokage actually intends to entrust the distribution of the goods entirely to the Hyuga clan.

Kiyoshi Gen's suggestion was certainly not without merit.

The two major clans of Konoha, the Uchiha and Hyuga, are practically two extremes.

The former tribesmen were arrogant, while the latter tribesmen were polite.

The former had a bad reputation, while the latter had an excellent one.