Chapter 62:
Jiraiya already had a general idea when he saw Byakuya take out this never-before-seen True Eye.
"I will take action once Tsunade is found!"
Byakuya said indifferently after finishing all this.
"This thing is actually so miraculous!"
Jiraiya hadn't expected a flower could actually summon Byakuya at a critical moment.
This kind of Ninjutsu was almost unheard of in the Ninja World.
Even the Flying Thunder God Technique couldn't possibly achieve ultra-long-distance teleportation.
"By the way, Hokage-sama."
Jiraiya suddenly thought of an important question as he was about to leave.
"Hokage-sama, remember to be careful of that man Danzo."
"He lost the position of Hokage to you, so he certainly won't let it go."
"Furthermore, there's a high probability the other party will go through the Daimyo..."
Jiraiya didn't finish his sentence, because saying everything out loud wouldn't be conducive to Konoha's unity.
So Jiraiya only hinted at it.
Although the enemies who invaded Konoha had all been dealt with.
The burden on Byakuya as the Hokage was not light at all.
Externally, the Hidden Cloud Village and Iwagakure were watching like hawks, ready to bite a piece out of Konoha at any time.
Internally, there were the Root forces led by Danzo lying in wait.
"I understand!"
Byakuya nodded to Jiraiya.
Jiraiya had shown him goodwill, so he would naturally reciprocate.
This was his principle.
But if Danzo really intended to do something behind the scenes, Byakuya would let him know the meaning of divine wrath.
"In that case, we'll take our leave!"
Jiraiya then took Naruto and set off on their journey for training.
"Reporting!"
The sound of knocking echoed again.
"Enter!"
Byakuya responded subconsciously.
It must be said that the Hokage's duties were truly too miscellaneous; even the most trivial matters would be reported.
"Oh, it's Yūgao!"
Byakuya didn't look up immediately, but instead processed some official documents in the report.
"Hokage-sama!"
Yūgao Uzuki was also too embarrassed to look at Byakuya.
You should know she had just become friends with Byakuya a few days ago, but today he had become the Hokage.
Yūgao hadn't adjusted to the change yet.
So when entering the Hokage Office, Yūgao was somewhat nervous.
"No need to be nervous!"
Byakuya could tell she was exceptionally nervous just by listening to Yūgao Uzuki's voice.
"By the way, Yūgao, are you still working in the Anbu?"
Byakuya looked up and asked indifferently.
This look up almost stunned Yūgao with his brilliance.
It even caused Yūgao to subconsciously zone out.
"Ah, me?"
"I'm still in the Anbu!"
Yūgao only then snapped back to reality and hurriedly explained.
"The Anbu?"
"Then would you like to change positions now, for instance, to be the Hokage's secretary?"
Byakuya looked at Yūgao quietly and asked.
The most crucial factor was that Byakuya wanted to find a secretary to share some of his workload.
In Byakuya's view.
A so-called leader only needs to make decisions on major matters.
The affairs of Konoha's various departments just need to be handed over to the right people.
Moreover, in the world of Naruto where war could break out at any time.
As long as Byakuya kept his own strength steadily improving.
Then there would be no external threats at all!
So, Byakuya intended to find a secretary to help him handle these trivial matters.
"Ah, me, a secretary?"
Yūgao Uzuki almost couldn't stand straight.
"But, besides being somewhat literate, I don't know how to do anything else!"
Yūgao Uzuki said after hesitating for a long time.
She was an Anbu Ninja.
If you asked her to take a sword and cut people down, that would be fine.
But making her a secretary was truly doing her an injustice.
"True!"
Byakuya also had a general idea in mind.
In Byakuya's view, the most suitable candidate for a secretary in his heart would still be Shizune.
It was just as well that he had Jiraiya keep an eye out for Tsunade's whereabouts.
"By the way, Hokage-sama, I have something to report."
Yūgao Uzuki only then remembered the purpose of her visit to Byakuya.
"Our Anbu received news today that Danzo left the village, and he did not report it to Hokage-sama!"
Yūgao Uzuki reported all the information she had received earlier to Byakuya.
"No need to be so nervous, you can call me Byakuya!"
Byakuya shook his head; he was still not used to the title of Hokage-sama.
"Ah, okay, Byakuya-sama!"
Yūgao Uzuki said with a sweet smile on her face.
But Byakuya was too lazy to correct them anymore; Byakuya-sama it is.
It sounded better than Hokage-sama anyway.
The title Hokage-sama made it seem like he was the same age as that old man the Third.
"By the way, go and call Uncle Shikaku over."
Since he couldn't find a secretary, Byakuya planned to have Nara Shikaku serve as his Hokage Advisor.
"As you command!"
Yūgao Uzuki then vanished from the spot.
About ten minutes later.
Nara Shikaku arrived at the Hokage Office under Yūgao's lead.
"Uncle Shikaku is here!"
Byakuya's enthusiasm made Nara Shikaku feel overwhelmed by the favor.
"Hokage-sama, is there something you needed me for?"
Nara Shikaku was, after all, a veteran Jonin who had assisted the Third Hokage.
Upon learning of Byakuya's thoughts, he was naturally extremely supportive!
"By the way, what about those two Hokage Advisors?"
Nara Shikaku suddenly remembered the two original Advisors.
"If those two don't want to leave gracefully, then I'll help them leave!"
Byakuya's words revealed a sharp, murderous intent.
You should know he wasn't that old man the Third; he naturally wouldn't blindly tolerate those two.
"Understood!"
Nara Shikaku was won over by Byakuya's decisiveness.
In Nara Shikaku's view, Byakuya's future achievements would definitely far surpass many Hokage.
The Third Hokage was far too kind to those two and Danzo.
He even seemed to indulge them to some extent.Byakuya's incredibly decisive attitude made Shikaku believe that their choice was not wrong.
Byakuya was the most suitable person to become the Hokage.
"By the way, Uncle Shikaku, Lord Danzo took his men out of the village without permission. Where do you think he's going?"
Byakuya wanted to test this uncle of his.
"Danzo failed in his bid for the Hokage position; he will definitely go to complain to the Daimyo!"
Shikaku guessed Danzo's thoughts instantly.
Once they reported their chosen candidate for Hokage to the Daimyo, Danzo would surely take the opportunity to cause trouble.
"Mm!"
Byakuya was quite satisfied with Nara Shikaku's answer.
It was exactly as he had guessed.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Byakuya looked at Nara Shikaku and inquired.
"Hokage-sama, I believe we can present your Senju Clan bloodline to the Daimyo, and then..."
Before Shikaku could finish, he was directly interrupted by Byakuya.
"No need!"
Byakuya never intended to seek the recognition of those so-called Daimyo.
In fact, in Byakuya's eyes, those things were no different from parasites.
"Could it be, Hokage-sama intends to..."
A bold idea surfaced in Nara Shikaku's mind.
Shikaku then looked at Byakuya, and the more he looked, the more he felt it was possible.
Moreover, Byakuya had never shown any respect for the Daimyo.
"But Byakuya, if we have a falling out with the Daimyo, Konoha's finances won't be able to hold up!"
...Shikaku felt that now was not the best time.
Byakuya only gave a faint smile.
"No need to worry about any of that, I have my own ways!"
With memories of his past life, Byakuya was all too familiar with such matters.
Throughout history, has anyone with an army ever been poor?
Besides, Konoha itself is a legitimate military regime; why should it need the support of those vermin?
The previous Third Hokage was merely hindered by the fact that his economy relied entirely on the Daimyo's support.
That's why he had to rely on those vermin.
If Konoha could achieve self-sufficiency, would they still need these useless people interfering?
"Don't worry about the financial issue, I will solve it myself."
"Also, have Kakashi send men to directly raid Danzo's Root organization."
"The reason being: Danzo has defected."
Byakuya wouldn't indulge Danzo at all.
He certainly wouldn't be as foolish as the Third Hokage, allowing Danzo's various behaviors to go unchecked.
With him, there was only one word: Kill!
If they don't submit, kill them!
"Phew!"
Nara Shikaku took a deep breath.
It seemed Byakuya's personality hadn't changed just because he became Hokage.
"Alright, I'll notify Kakashi immediately!"
Nara Shikaku trusted Byakuya completely.
Since he said he had a way, he would surely be able to solve the problems Konoha currently faced.
Furthermore, as Konoha's strategist, Nara Shikaku naturally didn't want Konoha's economy to be perpetually controlled by others.
Thinking of the great transformation Konoha was about to undergo, Nara Shikaku could not suppress the excitement in his heart.
The Third Hokage definitely lacked this kind of courage and resolve.
Breaking ties with the Daimyo and purging Danzo internally.
At this moment, Danzo was still unaware that his home base was about to be raided.
He was still full of confidence, planning to meet the Daimyo.
"Hmph, this old man still has some face with the Daimyo."
"It's impossible for Byakuya to want to become Hokage!"
Danzo didn't realize he had already become a clown.
And Byakuya had never even considered him a threat.
He was still fantasizing that after pulling Byakuya down, he could become the next Hokage!
Unfortunately, his beautiful dream was destined to be shattered.
"It's just that those two Advisors are far too cowardly!"
Thinking of Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado, Danzo's eyes showed disdain.
They had no resolve at all.
It was like that when the Uchiha Clan was wiped out, and it's the same now.
They voted in favor when the Uchiha Clan was being destroyed, then came out to express regret after the Uchiha Clan was gone.
In Danzo's view, the two of them were completely beyond saving.
But he, Danzo, was different; he was determined to walk his dark path to the end!
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