After discussing the future unified route with Danzo, Kizaru discussed changes to the village management system with his uncle.
Danzo generally supported the idea of the Presbyterian Council and several other departments proposed by Kizaru.
In the past, Sarutobi Hiruzen was the Hokage, and the scope of power of these elders was naturally the wider the lake, the better.
The scope of power is so large that only the elders like Danzo have reason to interfere in various affairs of the village.
Even if the incident was exposed in the end and was discovered by Hiruzen Sarutobi, at most it would be a crime for not reporting the matter to the Hokage in advance.
But it's different now. Naruto is his nephew, so the elder's power should be limited.
The Council of Elders has clearly stipulated that the elders only have the right to make suggestions and not have any executive power. This is a good thing for the Hokage's centralization of power, and Danzo naturally supports it 100%.
However, regarding Kizaru's reforms, Danzo also put himself in his shoes and raised two questions.
First, if he enters the Presbyterian Church, how should he deal with the roots of his subordinates? You can’t leave the responsibility to outsiders!
Second, how is Kizaru going to convince others?
For these two questions, Kizaru's answer was very simple. The first question allowed Danzo to recommend a suitable tribesman to take over his position as the head of the family.
For the second question, Kizaru's answer was simpler, using his power to overwhelm others.
If it was Kizaru before his goal changed, he might still have the heart to play political games with these old guys. Anyway, it's all about fishing. Sitting together and quarreling is also a way of fishing!
But things are different now. Kizaru's new goal is not to mention the sea of stars! It can be regarded as Wang Tu’s hegemony!
Kizaru, who had set his sights farther and wider, no longer wanted to continue talking nonsense with some old guys who didn't understand current affairs.
If someone is really stubborn and disagrees with Kizaru's reforms, the solution is very simple, either he will be laid off or buried in the ground, choose one of the two.
Don't say that Kizaru doesn't follow the rules. In the ninja world, the biggest rule is whoever is stronger has the final say!
That is to say, the village is about to go to war now, and there are many foreign affairs, which are also very important.
Otherwise, Kizaru, who is less likely to take advantage of others, can come up with a package of reforms within the first month of becoming Hokage.
Cultural propaganda and invasion, agricultural reform and promotion, general education establishment and promotion, military system reform...
On the first day after Hikaru took office, Kizaru had already had more than a dozen reform directions popping up in his mind.
After talking about the management system reform, it was already very late. Kizaru did not stay in Danzo's house anymore. After saying goodbye, he returned to his own residence and was ready to rest.
At 8 o'clock the next morning, Kizaru was woken up by Keiko.
After getting up and washing up, putting on a suit, having breakfast, putting on the Hokage's royal robe, and holding several handwritten plans, Kizaru left home under Keiko's farewell.
When Kizaru arrived at his office in the Hokage Building, it was already 8:40. Hiruzen Sarutobi, two advisors, and Danzo were all sitting in the office waiting.
"Oh ho ho! They're all here!"
While talking with a smile, Kizaru walked to the left side of the office, the reception area, and sat on the sofa in the main seat.
On Kizaru's left and right sides, two advisors were sitting on the sofa on the right, and Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo were sitting on the sofa on the left.
"The Fourth Hokage, according to the village's system, the Hokage should go to the Hokage's office to handle government affairs before eight-thirty in the morning." Facing Kizaru who was ten minutes late, Koharu reminded him when he went to bed.
"I know." Kizaru nodded and replied.
Kizaru's cheerful answer surprised everyone present except Danzo.
Is this the same Kizaru who is usually lazy and doesn't speak very nicely?
"I will ask the people in the administrative office to change the system later. The Hokage will be in the office before nine o'clock in the morning." Kizaru added with a smile.
Um! Normal!
Except for Koharu, whose face turned a little stiffer, the other two people felt that the familiar Kizaru was back.
"This is inconsistent with..."
"The regulations and systems are all set by people, and they can naturally be changed! As the Hokage, can't I change any system?" Looking at Koharu who was sleeping, the smile on Kizaru's face gradually faded.
Intimidated by Kizaru's sight and momentum, Koharu turned to bed and closed her mouth with a bad expression.
"It can be changed, it can be changed! Now that you are the Hokage, you have the final say on the village's rules." Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and resolved the tense atmosphere.
At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen was also a little dissatisfied with Koharu's sleepover. What do you and Kizaru have to say about such a trivial matter during working hours?
"First of all, I have read all the documents on my desk. I will talk about the specific ideas later. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to discuss changes to the village management system."
Following Kizaru's words, everyone ignored the previous episode and looked at Kizaru attentively.
Compared with a working hour, changes in the management system are a big deal, related to everyone's future status and power.
"Before I explain in detail, I have prepared four plan documents. You can take a look at them first." After speaking, Kizaru handed over the documents he brought.
Each of the four village elders took the document written by Kizaru and read it carefully.
The document written by Kizaru was not too detailed. It only briefly described the several departments he wanted to establish and the scope of authority and responsibilities of each department.
It took a few minutes to read the one-page document. The expressions of the four people present changed in different ways.
In general, Danzo was expressionless, Sarutobi Hiruzen was very calm, and the two advisers didn't look very good.
"After reading, please tell me any opinions you have!" Leaning back and leaning on the back of the sofa, Kizaru crossed his legs, put his hands on the armrests, and asked with a smile.
“The purpose of establishing the position of elder in each village is to assist the management of Ying, and also to prevent Ying from being affected by personal emotions at certain times, insisting on going his own way, and making decisions that harm the village.
If the position of the elder changes according to the way you designed, what ability will you have to stop Ying's wrong behavior when necessary? "
When it comes to core interests, the two consultants could no longer sit still, and this time it was Mito Kaden who spoke.
"Since I became a ninja, have I ever made a decision that harmed the village?" Looking at Mito Kadoyan, Kizaru asked calmly.
"It doesn't happen now, but that doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. Even if the Fourth Hokage never makes a mistake in his life, can you guarantee that the next Hokage will be able to do the same?" Mito Kadoen asked questioningly.
"The future Hokage? There will be no Hokage in the future. If nothing else happens, I can sit in the position of Hokage for hundreds or thousands of years! It just depends on when I get tired of sitting there and then consider replacing him. When the time comes, Elder Yan You are definitely no longer here, and your family may not be here anymore, so what are you worried about?"
Stunned by Kizaru's answer, Mito Kazuo opened his mouth half-open, wanting to say something, but he was a little speechless.
You are going to live for hundreds or thousands of years, what can I say? You have threatened me with my family and my future affairs. How do you want me to answer?
"The Fourth Hokage, there is an upper limit to the lifespan of a ninja. Have you mastered some secret technique of extending life?" Koharu asked curiously when he went to bed, with a bit of greed in his eyes.
Apart from Kizaru himself, only Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo knew about Kizaru's conversion to senjutsu. Among the four people present, the two advisors were unaware.
"Secret magic? Forget it! I have completely mastered the magic of Miaomu Mountain. According to what the Great Toad Immortal said, there is no problem in extending my life for thousands of years." Now that Kizaru has mastered the magic, he has no need to hide anything.
After listening to Kizaru's words, the two consultants who knew this for the first time had excitement and greed in their eyes.
Kizaru succeeded in practicing immortality and could extend his life for thousands of years, can we do the same?
"Senjutsu training is extremely difficult. If you are not careful, you will be eroded by natural energy, your whole body will be petrified, and you will turn into a stone toad statue. Danzo and I have tried, but without success." Seeing the expressions of his two friends, Sarus Hiruzen immediately guessed what they were thinking.
Upon hearing that Hiruzen Sarutobi, the most talented and powerful among the four, had failed in training, disappointment flashed across the faces of the two advisors.
"We'll talk about immortal magic later. If you want to try it, I can take you to Miaomu Mountain." Ending the discussion of immortal magic in one sentence, Kizaru continued to return to the topic.
"Besides worrying about future generations, what other opinions do you have?"
No longer speaking casually, the two advisors looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, hoping that Kizaru's teacher, the former Hokage, could say a few words.
"I support Kizaru's proposal!" Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, but unfortunately it was not what the two advisors wanted to hear.
"Very good, is there anyone else?" Kizaru was very pleased to see his teacher supporting his reforms.
"I support it too!" Of course, Danzo needless to say, he supported his nephew without any thought.
Seeing that the two people with the most power and strength among the four spoke out in support of Kizaru, the two advisors had no choice but to feel bitter and unable to speak out, gritting their teeth and nodding in agreement.
"Very good! Thank you for your support!" Kizaru thanked him with a satisfied smile on his face.
Looking at the two consultants who had bad expressions and felt as if they were eating shit, Kizaru felt even happier.
Neither he nor Hiruzen Sarutobi would tell these two people that before today's meeting, the two had reached a deal. After the management system reform, the Sarutobi clan would occupy a position as the permanent secretary of the Secretariat.
