"Since that's the case, later I'll dispatch a squad of Anbu to take over the Root's ninjas and missions. Afterward, Root will merge into Anbu; if there are too many people, I'll streamline some ninjas and let them become Chunin or Jonin leaders..."
Seeing Danzo remain silent, Hatake Sakumo didn't bother saying anything else and directly took action to deal with Root.
Every year, a significant amount of funds were consumed, and the Root ninjas were uncontrollable. Even if Hatake Sakumo wanted to be generous to his comrades in the village, he wouldn't allow such things, especially since Danzo had a precedent.
And the things Root has done, others may not know, but those present, the Konoha high-ups, surely understand them.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but speak, "Sakumo, why not reconsider? The village still needs Root, and Root has contributed greatly to the village in the past..."
Hatake Sakumo shook his head, "Third Hokage, we can consider re-establishing Root when the opportunity arises. You know how tight the village's budget is, and Anbu will suffice for the short term."
Subsequently, Hatake Sakumo instructed the Anbu Captain to handle the matter, and privately, he certainly would have to approach Sarutobi Hiruzen to retrieve Root's tasks and records.
Danzo then spoke, "Since Root is disbanded, there's no need for me to continue as the Hokage Assistant. Fourth Hokage, please choose someone else."
"Is that so... Well, alright."
Hatake Sakumo nodded, then looked at Uchiha Yoichi and asked, "Mr. Yoichi, you can become the Hokage Assistant, and as for the Security Team Captain role, we'll discuss that later."
"Understood, Fourth Hokage."
After Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking, he quickly controlled his nearly upturned mouth, unexpectedly smooth to the point of surprising himself.
Next, we'll see whether Danzo leaves the village or not, but directly killing Danzo might trouble Hatake Sakumo. He doesn't want to see fellow village ninjas being slain, ideally having Danzo die at someone else's hands.
As for the others, they hadn't yet reacted when Uchiha Yoichi already became the Hokage Assistant.
"S-Sakumo..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to say something but suddenly felt that no matter what he said, it wouldn't help; Danzo was out, Hatake Sakumo agreed, and then Uchiha Yoichi became the new Hokage Assistant.
Aside from the surprised Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others, Danzo was even closer to clenching his fists until his nails dug into his flesh. He had just retired from the Hokage Assistant position, only to have the Uchiha take over.
Do the Uchiha qualify!?
Danzo's expression was icy and unpleasant, and he now even resented Sarutobi Hiruzen. If he hadn't been on guard against him, he would not have lost the Second Hokage's legacy, allowing Hatake Sakumo to become Hokage.
After discussing a few more matters, the meeting was adjourned, leaving Uchiha Yoichi behind while the others left.
Nara Shikaku almost hadn't spoken during the whole process because he wasn't yet the Jonin Class leader. Only at the very end, his father recommended him to become the Jonin Class leader, though the Fourth Hokage would have to review the application.
Compared to the Jonin Class leader, his friend Yamanaka Haiichi smoothly took over the Interrogation Team, with the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques predestining them as the most suitable for the Interrogation Team.
"Lu Jie, Shikaku, and Haiichi, come over to my place for a visit."
After leaving the Hokage Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled at Nara, father and son, and Yamanaka Haiichi, then called a few more people including Danzo.
He felt Sakumo hardly needed his teachings or his experience as Third Hokage.
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After privately discussing some matters with Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Yoichi left the Hokage Building.
Mainly it's about the duties of the Hokage Assistant and the missions concerning Grass Village and Hidden Waterfall Village. Hatake Sakumo feared Uchiha Yoichi might annihilate these small ninja villages—this would scare off other merchants from approaching Konoha.
For now, the Security Team doesn't need Uchiha Yoichi to hand over control, whether or not he hands it over makes no difference. The Security Team runs according to regulations, and even without him as Captain, they won't make mistakes.
Additionally, the Security Team's reputation in the village is getting better and better; rightfully does not arrest anyone. When encountering difficulties, people can seek help from the Security Team, directly overturning earlier negative impressions.
Whoever errs and gets caught can no longer disparage the Security Team because along with them, the reasons and processes of their capture are recorded on the notice board.
Uchiha Yoichi plans to spend quality time with Minami and Mikota tonight. Tomorrow, he'll be leaving the village for at least half a month to return only after dealing with Grass Village and Hidden Waterfall Village, which though small, have several thousand ninja.
The traveling time and confronting these thousands of ninjas will require some time.
Walking on the road, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly paused—memories from his Shadow Clone came back.
The guidance teaching in the morning was ended, Yugitō was exhausted and could only muster the strength to walk.
Yugitō had a single Fire Attribute, so Uchiha Yoichi first taught her about the nature transformation of the Fire Attribute Chakra. Although she didn't need to be taught to use Fire Release Ninjutsu, researching Chakra nature transformation could enhance the power of Fire Release Ninjutsu.
The same Fire Release Ninjutsu could have differences!
Once Yugitō's foundation is solid, she can learn Sage Mode; Tailed Beast Mode and Sage Mode aren't conflicting, and Sage Mode offers advantages absent in Tailed Beast Mode, like enhanced mental alertness and perception.
With Yugitō's relationship with the Two-Tailed Beast, she could let Matatabi help gather Natural Energy.
After returning home, nearly only Yugitō and Uchiha Yoichi were relatively idle.
Uzumaki Minami led Nohara Rin for surgery, Mikota was busy with business affairs, and now the Uchiha Race's business is expanding vastly, with drug sales and ninja games accumulating unimaginable monthly earnings.
There were also Magic Goat and other enterprises. Fortunately, Mikota accepted his suggestions and recruited many assistants, ensuring she wasn't overly busy.
"You're back?"
Upon entering the house, Yugitō had just finished her shower and towel-dried her hair, emerging from inside.
Having trained all morning and now enjoyably taking a hot shower, the fair maiden's face was tender like fresh lotus with steam still lingering.
Observing this, Uchiha Yoichi lay on the sofa, feigned exhaustion, and stated, "Held meetings all morning; nearly dying of fatigue, could you help, Yugitō?"
Seeing this, Yugitō's face turn red instantly, then angrily stomped and shouted, "H! You lecher!"
Upon yelling, Yugitō resolutely marched back to her room only to reemerge minutes later, wearing no change in outfit except for adding sleek knee-high white stockings on her long, slender legs.
With flushed cheeks, she stomped towards the sofa as if confronting an enemy, then skillfully perched atop the sofa's backrest.
'This lecher guided me earnestly all morning; consider this my repayment...'
Yugitō coldly snorted in her mind, then reached out with her rounded, full white silk feet, the tender maiden soles stepping onto Uchiha Yoichi's firm back.
Besides a top layer of hard rubber-like feeling, Yugitō sensed stepping onto a steel plate.
Even exerting full effort only brought minor discomfort to her tender foot soles.
"Humans and their twisted desires..."
Yugitō succumbed to whispering.
But Uchiha Yoichi, unperturbed, replied while savoring, "What are you saying? It's merely a normal massage; such things are quite common across the Ninja World!"
"Hmph~"
"By the way, I also discussed your joining a squad with the Fourth Hokage, and he agreed. If there's a suitable squad, the Fourth Hokage will arrange for your entry."
Uchiha Yoichi abruptly stated, "But your foundation is poor; without using Two-Tailed Beast's power, you would struggle against Chunin. Hence, join a squad in a month. This period first focuses on foundational training."
"...Mm"
The maiden's voice was very soft; if Uchiha Yoichi weren't keen-eared, he might've missed it; yet in the next second, he felt those silky, tender feet applying more heartfelt pressure to his back.