Escape From Konoha

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

Lu Jiu always kept a rather sullen expression on his face, as if he was not very surprised by Tsunade's question.

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

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

"Speaking of which, if I remember correctly, in the past, when Hokage-sama did not return to Konoha, he proposed to the three generations of adults in a letter, and he could follow the example of the country of ghosts to reform the system and policies, so as to change Konoha. international decline."

Kakashi recalled the incident.

About four or five years ago, Tsunade had written a long letter, which was an investigation report with a huge amount of information.

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

The investigation report, from a comprehensive level, compared the countries of the ninja world, including the country of fire where Konoha was located, with the country of ghosts, which was a rising star at that time.

The rise of the country of ghosts is not entirely dependent on factors such as chance, but more of an inevitable result.

With the passage of time, the country of ghosts will sooner or later become a behemoth that dominates the nations of the ninja world.

Sooner or later, this country will also open a new era, destroying the balance system maintained by the five major countries in the past.

It is a pity that in Tsunade's conclusion, if Konoha does not carry out similar reforms, in that new era, there is a good chance that it will decline.

But now, Tsunade's prediction is gradually coming true, and there is no falsehood at all.

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

Tsunade's tone suddenly seemed a little lost.

Yes, she did not want to change Konoha just now, but four or five years ago, she has been using the country of ghosts as a template, through a lot of practical investigations, and writing a paper with Konoha as the core interest. A long investigation report, in order to attract the attention of Konoha executives.

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

Unfortunately, although the investigation report finally fell into the hands of the three generations of Hokage, it was like a bull into the sea, and there was no news after that.

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

"No, Naruto-sama, that was not the case at the time. After Sandai-sama got your investigation report, he immediately attracted his attention, but for your safety, Naruto-sama, Sandai-sama was not at the top. It was mentioned at the meeting that even the elders of Danzang did not reveal anything about it."

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 couldn't be put into practice immediately, as long as Tsunade planted this seed for everyone, those groups that hugged together to keep warm would definitely resist Tsunade.

Even the roots may use this to attack Tsunade, completely ruining her political career.

Taking these factors into account, the three generations of Hokage concealed all this. Except for him, the squad leader of Shangnin, he didn't mention it to anyone.

"is that so?"

Tsunade fell into thought.

Immediately, I realized that my thoughts at the time were somewhat ill-considered.

If her teacher Sarutobi Hizen directly mentioned this at the high-level meeting, she would probably have missed the position of Hokage today. Even the village will be full of rumors against her. With that, things will undoubtedly go badly.

"Yes, the three generations of adults have always been very cautious in dealing with the country of ghosts. Although the three generations of adults were unable to respond to all of Naruto-sama's expectations at that time, they still began to try to exert their influence in some areas with weak influence, and vigorously externalized. Recruit technical talents and improve Konoha's industrial system."

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

There is a threat from the root, the balance of the ninja clan, and the hostile forces such as the country of ghosts outside. If Tsunade's strategy was implemented at that time, Konoha would explode directly from the inside. Whether it can support Tsunade's return is still a problem, with a high probability. It's a tragic end to death without a corpse.

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

After listening to Lu Jiu's narration, Tsunade sighed with emotion.

In the past, it was difficult for her to understand, but now she is sitting in the position of Hokage, and she does have a feeling for some of the teacher's "hesitation" in the past.

However, she did not intend to use this excuse to numb herself and make her situation looser.

"Although I sometimes feel unhappy with the behavior of the third generation of adults, I have to say that he did use his ability to balance the interests of all parties in the village as much as possible."

In recent years, the only particularly big blemish is the handling of the incidents of the Uchiha family.

Since then, many ninjas have begun to persecute themselves. Because the high-level people broke the bottom line that the ninja tribe can endure, in order to protect themselves, some of these ninja tribes began to gather together to keep warm, and some began to infiltrate various departments of the village... In any case, they are expressing a meaning, that is, the high-level wants to treat them like Like the Uchiha clan, if you attack them, you must also consider what the result will be.

In the face of such a life-and-death situation, no ninja clan can sit still. Even the Hyuga clan, who are usually honest and responsible, has also started their own small actions. It is conceivable that the Uchiha clan's extermination of the clan has given them what kind of psychological shadow.

Compared with the faults in dealing with the incident of the Uchiha family, the other faults of the three generations of Hokage are not worth mentioning at all.

"Balance? This is Sarubi-sensei's approach, but I don't want to continue to implement such a strategy during my tenure. Now Konoha needs to inject new things. Shikuhisa, you should understand."

Understanding belongs to understanding, but Tsunade does not intend to follow his teacher's balance strategy and build a smooth and helpless balancer on the basis of the old one.

"I can probably see the ambition of Hokage-sama."

Kakashi didn't lie.

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

And he also happened to find out that most of the new members in the Anbu organization of Tsunade were innocent people, believed in the will of fire, and happened to be not deeply involved with the ninja clan's Shangnin or Chunin.

Although some of these newly added members have slightly insufficient abilities, when Tsunade opened Konoha's ninjutsu library to them, and secretly used his own private treasury to tilt towards them in some resources, the abilities of these people Catch up, but sooner or later.

Afterwards, he intervened in the medical department with lightning speed, and promoted Masumi Asami, a former student, and installed his own followers to mute, infiltrating the middle and low levels of Konoha Hospital... Today's medical department, at least there are Half of the power is under Tsunade's control. Moreover, the penetration of the medical sector is still in the process of rapid action.

Anbu, medical department, public reputation, old subordinates, old friends of the Qianshou clan, legacy of grandfather... Even Lu Jiu had to sigh, Tsunade's series of operations seemed unintentional, but every move They all walked very calmly, and used their advantages to the extreme, so fast that the rest of the people couldn't react, so they gathered such a huge force under their command.

Well, it's all so coincidental.

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

And before he became Hokage, he had his own very perfect plan ahead of time, not with passion and enthusiasm, but also made full use of his own advantages.

With this kind of judgment, action, and decisiveness, even Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas who had run away from Konoha, may not be better than Tsunade.

Even Tsunade has been free for these years and has forged causal relationships with many businessmen. These businessmen from all over the world may sometimes be regarded as an invisible force behind Tsunade and become a big help for Tsunade.

Such a person with both internal and external influence, once he becomes the position of Hokage, what will he do next, Lu Jiu does not know.

But he knew that Tsunade was unwilling to be lonely and wanted to do something different from the previous Hokage.

At least it's impossible to become a balancer like the third Hokage.

Her existence is to break the balance and rebuild the balance she expects in her heart.

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

Tsunade looked at Shikahisa with admiration.

"When you have a certain level of information, it's not difficult to understand these things. If I'm not mistaken, what you're going to do has something in common with the original second-generation adults."

"How can you see it?"

"The wind direction of the Qiu Dao clan has changed recently. I think the secluded Qiu Dao Fengfeng predecessor has quietly stood by your side."

"I kind of understand why both Minato and Sarutobi-sensei have increased their trust in you. You must know that there are some things that not every class leader of Shangnin can know."

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

"It's just a coincidence. I visited Senior Qiu Daofeng in the past. He is a student of the second generation of adults. I learned a lot about the second generation of adults from him... It is not so easy to get his support. matter."

At least according to Lu Jiu's observation, during the three generations of Hokage's tenure, he never received the support of Qiu Dao Feng Feng.

Maybe they are comrades-in-arms and can tide over difficulties together when faced with danger, but in the decision-making of the village, they have never been comrades-in-arms of a group, or even political enemies.

During the second-generation Hokage’s tenure, the various strategies implemented have only one core purpose, that is, to weaken the ninjas, lift up the civilians, and finally centralize the power in Hokage, master all the light and darkness of the village, until the bad atmosphere left over from the Warring States Period is completely destroyed. .

Even with such an impossible institutional template, some people have now given the answer. That is the land of ghosts.

And the answers given are more extreme and more centralized than the second-generation Hokage. The second generation of Hokage is only weakened, but the country of ghosts has dug the foundation of the ninja, and is also preparing to dig the graves of the great nobles.

In Lukisa's view, even Konoha under the second-generation Hokage's rule is like a harmless sheep compared to the present country of ghosts.

One thing that Lu Jiu has always been very clear 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!

"Then, are you Shikahisa Nara, or Shikahisa of the Nara clan?"

At this moment, Tsunade decided to have a candid meeting with Shikahisa.

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

Because she has basically done everything she can, and if there is no support from Lu Jiu, the squad leader of Shangnin, her actions will be extremely difficult.

It can even be said that it is difficult.

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

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

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

Kakashi said bluntly.

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

As the squad leader of Shangnin, he should be on Naruto's side.

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

If it is by virtue of his ability, he does not feel that he can obtain such a high position at his age, and it is achieved overnight, and there is no sign of airborne.

Otherwise, it will take a long time just to accumulate merits.

Although he made some beautiful decisions in the third war, the impact was quite small, and that little achievement could not be called far-reaching at all.

Even Uchiha Fugaku, who has long since passed away, made contributions to Konoha during the Third World War, which should be above him.

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

Just like Uchiha Fuyue, because his surname is Uchiha, he cannot join the inner circle and can only be excluded from the top. Even the Uchiha family disappeared in the history of Konoha because of such a surname.

This is reality.

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

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

On this point alone, he didn't want to deceive Tsunade.

In his heart, he also faintly yearned for the appearance of Hokage like Tsunade.

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

"Really? It's still too hard for you to do that."

Tsunade sighed helplessly.

"It doesn't matter, the two Hokage in front of you also asked me about this kind of thing."

"If that's the case, then prepare yourself, and I will win you over."

Seeing Tsunade becoming full of confidence again, Lu Jiu was a little touched by the other party's true temperament, so he revealed something to Tsunade:

"I know that Lord Naruto may have the same ambitions as Lord II, or maybe even higher. I had similar fantasies in the past, and I can understand Lord Naruto's inner desire... But I also had to pour cold water, Don't be too optimistic about the current village. According to my estimation, the envoy of the Daming House will soon visit you, Hokage-sama."

Lu Jiu mentioned something that had nothing to do with the present.

Tsunade was slightly startled.

"Daming Mansion?"

"Yes, if expected, the daimyo wants to invite you to the daimyo mansion to discuss military matters with you."

Discussing the military?

Tsunade frowned, even more confused.

Generally, it involves the military, and it is basically related to the mobilization of the army...even war-related affairs.

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

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Psychological medical 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, generally 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 layers of Konoha.

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

On the premise that the director of Konoha Hospital doesn't care about anything, this department is her one word. Qualified to speak directly with Hokage.

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

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

However, that doesn't mean that she can abuse her power at will and do things in this department.

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

Medical symbol projects, psychological medical projects... these are all areas that have room to operate.

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

Especially for the first time, for an inexperienced research project, the cost of trial and error is even greater, and it is difficult to distinguish between right and wrong research routes.

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

As for what strange things will be researched in the end, it is not something she can predict.

But there are many ways here, and there are many professionals in Konoha. Not all of them do not understand their profession. How to deceive these people, and then make them feel that this is the correct research direction, and it is also a profound one knowledge.

In short, the core goal is to use professional knowledge that looks correct and can stand up to theoretical scrutiny, so that Konoha spends more money, and then spends money on research projects in 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.

"It's such a troublesome job..."

Masumi Asami's face was a little impatient.

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

The deputy next to her also said the same.

Masumi Asami nodded in agreement.

To increase the trial-and-error cost of medical projects, expand the overall funding loopholes in Konoha, and let people not see the problem and take it for granted as a failure... This work is really challenging and difficult.

"Anyway, let's focus on medical ninjas who specialize in psychological research. As for the training... I'll talk about it when the funds are released. Also, how is the progress of the medical talisman project?"

Asami Masumi remembered something and looked at his deputy.

"There are several core researchers involved in the research, who seem to have some problems and have been taken away by Anbu for investigation. There is also one who is always clumsy in simple procedures and always gets the sequence wrong. After walking through the back door, I was assigned to the project team."

When the lieutenant mentioned this, he could not help frowning in distress.

For a medical amulet project, the research progress is so difficult, and from time to time, it faces the risk of being targeted by Anbu. Assisting in the investigation has caused many people to panic. It is said that during the research, some researchers were distracted by these things and wasted a lot of expensive materials, which means that all the research funds during this period were wasted.

Now that there is an equally large-scale psychological medical personnel training program, it is not difficult for the deputy to imagine that once the project team of this project is established, it is likely to cause confusion.

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

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

"The rest of the departments will not object."

The lieutenant became worried.

The more money that goes into the medical sector, the less the rest of the sector has to spend.

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

When Anbu comes to the medical department to arrest people and investigate, he may be more diligent and frequent.

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

"It's really hard for you."

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

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

Having gained the respect of his deputy, Masumi Asami didn't continue talking~www.readwn.com~ is too much.

This deputy is the eyeliner for other people, and there is no way to develop into one's own, so it is enough to keep such an amiable distance.

Next, there should be some action on the Daming House side. What kind of decision will the fifth-generation Hokage make at that time? And the time I stayed in Konoha... Asami Masumi turned her head and looked out the window, all kinds of questions came to her mind, her thoughts drifted into the distance, and she didn't return to her senses for a long time.

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fog hidden.

On March 2, the famous palace of the land of fire.

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

The time and place are given respectively.

After Chicang read it, he gathered chakra in his palm expressionlessly, and wrapped the letter with water, forming a palm-sized water polo.

With a bang, the paper disappeared in the air with the water ball, turning into moist water vapor.

"Full moon."

A lost voice sounded.

"Um?"

Ghost Lantern Manyue, who was replenishing water with a water cup on the side, heard Shicang call his name, and looked over with puzzled eyes.

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

"Hey, why am I running errands again, Mingmingqing is here too."

Man Yue pointed at Kamijin Ao on the other side with dissatisfaction.

"If you want to go, don't talk so much nonsense."

"cut."

Man Yue snorted, took a gulp of water with a straw, and walked out of the office with a reluctant look.

After Man Yue left, Ao glanced at Shikura who was sitting in the chair.

"Lord Mizukage, is the fourth ninja war coming?"

Tsukura shook his head.

"No, 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."