Escape From Konoha

"What do you think about the kingdom of ghosts?"

Lu Jiu always kept a relatively calm expression on his face, as if he was not very surprised by the question Tsunade raised.

Or in his opinion, as a Hokage of a village, there is no reason not to study everything in this country.

Politics, business, military, agriculture, medical care, industrial technology, social welfare... and many more things can be said to be the key points for other countries to study.

"Speaking of which, if I remember correctly, before Hokage-sama returned to Konoha in the past, he proposed to the three generations of adults in a letter that he could follow the example of the country of ghosts and carry out institutional policy reforms to change Konoha. international decline."

Lu Jiu recalled this incident.

About four or five years ago, Tsunade wrote a long letter, which contained an investigative report with a huge amount of information.

The contents of that investigative report are still fresh in Lu Jiu's memory, and cold sweat runs down his back.

The survey report, from a comprehensive perspective, compared countries in the ninja world, including the country of fire where Konoha was located, with the country of ghosts, which was considered a newcomer at the time.

It is derived that the rise of the kingdom of ghosts is not entirely dependent on factors such as chance, but more of an inevitable result.

With the passage of time, the kingdom of ghosts will sooner or later become a behemoth entrenched in the ninja world.

This country will also start a new era sooner or later, completely destroying the balance system maintained by the five major powers in the past.

It is a pity that in the conclusion drawn by Tsunade, if Konoha does not carry out similar reforms, in that new era, the possibility of decline is nine out of ten.

But now, Tsunade's prediction is gradually being fulfilled, without any falsehood.

"You said that, I did write such an investigation report in the past, but it seems that Mr. Sarutobi didn't take it seriously."

There was a sudden disappointment in Tsunade's tone.

Yes, she didn’t just want to change Konoha now, but it started four or five years ago. She has been using the kingdom of ghosts as a template, and through a lot of practical investigations, she wrote a book with Konoha as her core interest. A long investigation report, in order to attract the attention of Konoha's senior management.

Let them understand that this era has been changing, and the only constant result is being eliminated.

It's a pity that although the investigation report finally fell into the hands of the third Hokage, it was like a mud cow falling into the sea, and no news came out after that.

Hearing Tsunade's words, Shikajiu shook his head and said:

"No, Hokage-sama, the situation at that time was not like this. After the third-generation master got your investigation report, he immediately attracted his attention. However, for the sake of your safety at that time, Hokage-sama, the third-generation master was not in the high-level office. It was mentioned at the meeting that even Elder Danzang didn’t reveal anything.”

Because Tsunade's investigation report and the expected reforms will touch the interests of many groups within Konoha.

Although it was just a suggestion that could not be put into practice immediately, as long as Tsunade planted this seed for everyone, those groups that huddled together for warmth would inevitably have resistance to Tsunade.

Even Nemo may use this incident to criticize Tsunade and completely ruin her political career.

….Thinking of these factors, the Third Hokage concealed it all. Except for him, the Jnin squad leader, he didn't mention it to anyone.

"is that so?"

Tsunade was lost in thought.

Immediately, I also realized that my thoughts at the time were somewhat lacking in consideration.

If her teacher Hiruzaru Sarutobi had directly mentioned this matter in a high-level meeting at that time, she would probably have missed the position of Hokage today. Even the village is full of rumors against her. In this way, things will undoubtedly go to a bad situation.

"Sword Comes"

"Yes, the third-generation master has always been very cautious in dealing with the matter of the ghost country. Although the third-generation master was unable to respond to all the expectations of Hokage-sama at the time, he still began to try to display it in some areas with weak influence, and vigorously foreign Recruit technical talents and improve Konoha's industrial system."

In Lu Jiu's view, this is probably the limit that the third Hokage can do.

There are threats from the roots inside, checks and balances from the ninja clan, and hostile forces such as the kingdom of ghosts outside. If Tsunade's strategy was implemented at that time, Konoha would directly explode from the inside. Whether it can support Tsunade's return is still a question, with a high probability It was a tragic end without a whole body.

"Ms. Sarutobi is really in a difficult situation."

After listening to Shikahisa's narration, Tsunade said with emotion.

It was difficult for her to understand in the past, but now that she is sitting in the position of Hokage, she does have a kind of empathy for some of the "hesitation" of the teacher in the past.

However, she didn't intend to use this excuse to numb herself and make her situation more relaxed.

"Although I sometimes feel displeased with the behavior of the third generation, I have to say that he has indeed used his ability to balance the interests of all parties in the village as much as possible."

In recent years, the only major stain has been the handling of the Uchiha Clan incident, which was too weak, causing the root to take advantage of loopholes.

Since then, many ninjas have begun to feel insecure. Because the higher-ups broke the bottom line that the ninjas could endure, in order to protect themselves, some of these ninjas began to gather together to keep warm, and some began to infiltrate various departments of the village... In any case, they all express one meaning, that is, the higher-ups want to treat Uchi like Like the Bo family, if you attack them, you have to weigh the result of the attack.

In the face of such life and death, no ninja can sit still. Even the Hyuga clan, who are usually honest and responsible, have started their own small actions. It is conceivable what kind of psychological shadow the Uchiha clan exterminated.

Compared with the faults in dealing with the Uchiha Clan incident, the remaining faults of the Three Hokages are not worth mentioning at all.

"Is it balanced? This is Sarutobi-sensei's approach, but I don't want to continue to implement this strategy during my tenure. The current Konoha needs to inject new things. Shikahisa, you should understand."

Understanding is understanding, but Tsunade does not intend to imitate his teacher's balance strategy, on the basis of the old one, to be a smooth and helpless balance hand.

"I can probably see Master Hokage's ambition."

Lu Jiu didn't lie.

When Tsunade returned to the village, the first thing he did was to announce to the high-level advisers that he would strengthen Anbu's power and expand Anbu's influence. He had predicted this result.

....And he also happened to discover that in the Anbu of the Tsunade organization, most of the new members are pure-born, believe in the will of fire, and happen to be not deeply involved with ninja forces.

Although some of these new members are slightly less capable, when Tsunade opened Konoha's ninjutsu library to them, and secretly used his own private treasury to tilt some resources towards them, the ability of these people It is only a matter of time to catch up.

Then, with lightning speed, he intervened in the medical department, promoted Asami Masumi, a former student, and arranged for his own follower, Mute, to infiltrate the middle and lower levels of Konoha Hospital... Today's medical department, at least half All power is under Tsunade's control. Moreover, the degree of penetration into the medical sector is still in the process of rapid action.

The Anbu, the medical department, the prestige of the people, the old subordinates, the old friends of the Senshou clan, the legacy of his grandfather... Even Shikajiu can't help but sigh with emotion. Tsunade's series of operations seem to be unintentional, but every move is important. He walked very calmly, and he used his advantages to the extreme, so fast that the rest of the people couldn't react, so he allowed his subordinates to gather such a huge force.

Well, it's all just a coincidence.

This made Shikajiu deeply realize that Tsunade's power is too powerful compared to the original Minato.

And before he became Hokage, he had a very complete plan in advance. He didn't do things with enthusiasm and drive, and fully utilized his own advantages.

This kind of judgment, action, and decisive ability, even Orochimaru, one of the Sannin who once ran away from Konoha, may not be better than Tsunade.

Even Tsunade has been away these years, and has formed karma with many businessmen. These businessmen from all over the world may sometimes be regarded as an invisible force behind Tsunade and become a great help to Tsunade.

Such a person with both internal and external influence, once he became the Hokage, Lu Jiu didn't know what to do next.

But he knows that Tsunade is not willing to be lonely, and wants to do something different from the previous Hokage.

At least it is impossible to want to be a balancer like the third Hokage.

Her existence is to break the balance and restore the balance she desires in her heart.

"I knew that this kind of thing can't be hidden from your eyes."

Tsunade looked at Shikahisa with admiration.

"When the information is mastered to a certain level, it is not difficult to understand these things. If I guess correctly, what you are going to do has some similarities with the original second-generation adults."

"How did you see that?"

"The wind direction of the Qiudao clan has changed recently. I think the reclusive Qiudao Qufeng senior has quietly stood by your side."

"I kind of understand why Minato and Sarutobi-sensei have put more trust in you. You know, there are some things that not every Jnin class leader can know."

After hearing this, Tsunade smiled and sighed, completely admiring Lu Jiu.

"It's just a coincidence. I visited Akimichi Torikaze-senpai in the past. He is a student of the second-generation master. I learned a lot about the second-generation master from him... It is not so easy to get his support. .”

...At least according to Shikajiu's observations, the Third Hokage never received the support of Akimichi Torakaze during his tenure.

Maybe they are comrades-in-arms, and they can tide over difficulties together in the face of danger, but they have never been comrades-in-arms of a group in the village's decision-making, and they can even be said to be political enemies.

During the tenure of the second generation of Hokage, the various strategies implemented have only one core purpose, that is to weaken the ninja, elevate the common people, and finally centralize power in Hokage, control all the light and darkness of the village, until the bad atmosphere left over from the Warring States period is completely destroyed. .

Even for such a system template that can be called impossible to realize, some people have given the answer now. That is the country of ghosts.

And the answer given is more extreme and centralized than the second generation of Hokage. The second generation of Hokage only weakened it, but the kingdom of ghosts has dug up the foundation of the ninja clan, and is also preparing to dig up the ancestral graves of the great nobles.

In Lujiu's view, even Konoha under the rule of the Second Hokage is like a harmless sheep compared to today's Ghost Country.

One thing Lujiu is always sober about is that among all the countries and ninja villages today, no one can surpass the country of ghosts in terms of organization and mobilization ability!

"So, are you Shikaku Nara, or Shikaku from the Nara clan?"

At this moment, Tsunade decided to have a frank meeting with Shikajiu.

Such a shrewd and capable Jonin squad leader, she didn't want to give up.

Because she has basically achieved what she can do, and without the support of Shikaku, the Jonin squad leader, her actions will be extremely difficult.

It can even be said to be difficult.

At present, although her actions are fast, the places she occupies are places where ninjas, consultants and even the roots have not penetrated thoroughly. Only then can she control the time and space to accumulate her own political capital.

But it won't work next time. Her next policies are likely to touch some sensitive interests. With Lu Jiu's assistance, she can save her a lot of trouble and make her steps much easier.

"Sorry, Hokage-sama, I don't know the answer to this question."

Lu Jiu said bluntly.

Without waiting for Tsunade to speak, he continued: "I can only make my own decision now, but I can't make a decision for my future self. Until the last moment, I can't know where I will stand. side."

As the Jonin squad leader, he should be on Hokage's side.

But the position of Jonin squad leader was won by the Nara clan for him, not by virtue of his own ability.

If it was based on ability, he didn't think he could get such a high position at his age, and it was achieved overnight, without any warning.

Otherwise, it would take a long time just to accumulate achievements.

Although he made some beautiful decisions during World War Three, the impact was quite small, and that little achievement could not be called far-reaching at all.

Even Uchiha Fugaku, who has long passed away, made more contributions to Konoha during World War III than him.

His surname is Nara, so he is the squad leader of Jonin, not because he is Nara Shikahisa.

Just like Uchiha Fugaku, because his surname is Uchiha, he couldn't join the inner circle and could only be excluded by high-level officials. Even the Uchiha clan disappeared from the history of Konoha because of such a surname.

...that is the reality.

Therefore, when Tsunade asked him this question, he could not give an accurate answer.

He is Nara Shikahisa, or the Nara Shikaku of the Nara clan. Until the last moment, he didn't know whether he was fighting for the village or for the family.

Only on this point, he didn't want to deceive Tsunade.

In his heart, he also faintly longed for Hokage like Tsunade to appear.

At least, he had fantasized about this when he was young-breaking away from the shackles of the family, not bearing the reputation of the Nara clan, but fighting as a Konoha ninja Nara Shikahisa.

"Really? Sure enough, it's too difficult for you to do so."

Tsunade let out a helpless sigh.

"It doesn't matter, the two Hokages in front of you also asked me about similar things."

"In this case, then you should be ready, I will win you over."

Seeing Tsunade's confident appearance again, Lu Jiu was touched by the other party's true temperament in his heart, so he revealed some things to Tsunade:

"I know that Hokage-sama may have the same ambitions as the second-generation sama, and maybe even higher than that. I also had similar fantasies in the past. I can understand the inner desire of Hokage-sama...but I have to pour cold water on it, don't Tai is optimistic about the current village. According to my estimation, the envoy of the Daming Prefecture will come to visit you, Hokage-sama, soon."

Lu Jiu mentioned a matter that has nothing to do with the present.

Tsunade was slightly taken aback.

"Daming Mansion?"

"Yes, if it is not bad, the daimyo wants to invite you to the daimyo mansion to discuss military matters with you."

Discuss the military?

Tsunade frowned, even more confused.

Generally related to the military, it is basically related to army mobilization...even war-related matters.

For some reason, Tsunade suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

Mental health department construction work... This is Konoha's first attempt.

Moreover, this project was drafted by Hokage himself, and the first-level order was issued. One can imagine how busy the medical department will be next.

Konoha's medical department is just a general term, with Konoha Hospital as the core, and then supplemented by several other small departments related to the medical field, covering the medical system to all levels of Konoha.

Theoretically, Asami Masumi's vice president of Konoha Hospital is also equivalent to the position of deputy director of the medical department. In terms of position, it is equivalent to the deputy minister of Anbu.

Under the premise that the director of Muye Hospital doesn't care about things, this department is her voice. Qualified to have a direct dialogue with Hokage.

It is a high-level cadre who has really entered the core of Konoha, with a high position and weight.

As long as she kills the director of the Konoha Hospital crawling above her head, her position can be changed to a full-time position at any time.

However, this does not mean that she can abuse her power at will and run amok within this department.

She can only do some small actions of her own within the scope of the rules.

Medical care projects, psychological medical projects...these are all areas where there is room for operation.

After all, in research matters, there will always be a lot of trial and error costs before the finished product can be researched.

….Especially for the first time, inexperienced research projects, the cost of trial and error will be even greater, and it is difficult to distinguish the right and wrong research routes.

She is just going to expand these trial and error costs a little bit now.

As for what weird things will be researched in the end, it is beyond her ability to predict.

But there are many ways to do it, Konoha has a lot of professionals, not all of them don’t understand their profession, how to deceive these people, and then make them think that this is the correct research direction, and it is also a profound subject. knowledge.

In short, the core goal is to use the professional knowledge that looks correct and can withstand theoretical scrutiny to make Konoha spend more money, and then spend a lot of money on the research projects of the medical department. The black hole drags down the funding of other important departments, affects the development of these departments, and then affects the overall development of Konoha.

"What a troublesome job..."

Asami Masumi had a look of impatience on her face.

"That is to say, we still have to start with the relevant personnel training, and we don't know when we will see results. After all, the proportion of medical ninjas who study psychology is too small in the total."

The deputy beside her also said the same.

Asami Masumi nodded in empathy.

To increase the trial-and-error cost of medical projects, to expand Konoha's overall funding loopholes, and to make people unable to see the problem and take it as a natural failure... This task is really too challenging.

"In short, let's gather the medical ninjas who specialize in psychological research first. As for the training... wait until the funds are released. Also, how is the progress of the medical talisman project?"

Asami Masumi remembered something and looked at the deputy.

"Several core researchers involved in the research seem to have some problems and have been taken away by the Anbu for investigation. There is also one who is always clumsy in simple procedures and always gets the order wrong. It is seriously suspected that he wants to come here to mess with the performance. After going through the back door, he was assigned to the project team."

When the deputy mentioned this, he couldn't help but frown in distress.

For a medical talisman project, the research progress is so difficult, and from time to time, it also faces the risk of being targeted by the Anbu, assisting in the investigation, which made many people panic. It is said that during the research, some researchers lost their minds because of these things and wasted a lot of expensive materials, which meant that all the research funds during this period were in vain.

Now that a training program for psychological medical personnel is added, it is not difficult for the deputy to imagine that once the project team for this project is established, it is likely to cause chaos.

"Since that's the case, I'll go to Hokage-sama again to discuss increasing funding for the medical department."

Asami Masumi pondered for a while, and decided to ask Tsunade for research funding after a while.

"The rest of the departments won't have objections."

The deputy became worried.

More money spent on the medical sector means less money spent on the rest of the sector.

Maybe the staff in the medical department are happy, but this will inevitably arouse hostility from the rest of the departments and reduce their daily expenses.

Anbu will come to the medical department to arrest and investigate, and may be more diligent and frequent.

... "This is for the health and safety of Konoha Ninja and the public. I think they will understand the difficulties of the medical department."

"It's really hard work for you."

The deputy can imagine how the managers of other departments will dismiss and exclude Asami Masumi.

Compared with the previous vice president who did nothing, he is really dedicated and has the professional ethics of a medical ninja.

Gaining the respect of her deputy, Asami Masumi did not continue.

Too much is too late.

This deputy is the eyeliner of the others, and there is no way to develop into one of his own, so just keep such a close distance.

Next, there should be some action at the Damingfu. What kind of choice will the Fifth Hokage make then? And when I stayed in Konoha... Asami Masumi turned her head and looked out the window, various questions appeared in her mind, her thoughts drifted far away, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time.

Fog hidden.

On March 2, Daming Mansion of the Land of Fire.

On the secret letter, only this brief message was left.

Time and place are given respectively.

After reading it, Suicang gathered chakra in his palm with no expression on his face, and wrapped the letter with water, forming a palm-sized water polo.

With a bang, the paper turned into moist water vapor and disappeared in the air along with the water balloon.

"Full moon."

The sound of losing position sounded.

"Um?"

Guideng Manyue, who was replenishing water with a water cup, looked over suspiciously when he heard his name being called by Suicang.

"The news from the daimyo has come, you go and call Ming over, it's almost time to act."

"Hey, why am I running errands again? Ming Mingqing is here too."

Full moon dissatisfied and pointed at Jonin Ao on the other side~www.readwn.com~ Just go if you are told, don't talk so much nonsense. "

"cut."

With a chirping sound, Man Yue took a big sip of water through the straw, and walked out of the office with a look of reluctance.

After Man Yue left, Qing glanced at Shi Cang who was sitting on the chair.

"Mizukage-sama, is the Fourth Ninja World War coming?"

Lost position shook his head.

"No, it's not to that extent. In my opinion, this is just an excuse that can be used in the future...well, an excuse to fight back."

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