It was late at night, but the Hokage Building was still brightly lit.
At this time, the four people who hold the real power in Konoha are having a small meeting.
"Since the end of the war, the number of missions Konoha has received has increased by about four times compared to the time of the war."
After going to bed, Koharu placed the document in his hand in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
“As the documents show, in the context of such a new environment, the workload of our village is in a period of increasing growth.
Of course, this is also inseparable from the Chunin Examination, but overall, the village's economy has shifted from a medium-to-high-speed growth stage to a high-speed growth stage. "
After going to bed, Koharu read out a lot of data, and it was obvious that Konoha's recent performance was excellent.
The Third Hokage said softly: "This is a question for you professionals, but are the recent prices in the village too high?"
"It's indeed a bit high." Xiaochun nodded as he went to bed.
"No, not to mention, the price of pork alone is several times more expensive than last year, and the same is true for fruits. What's going on?"
The Third Hokage knocked on the table and looked at the three people in front of him.
It doesn't matter if the price goes up, but if it goes up so much, how can he eat braised pork ribs so arrogantly
Mito Menyan gritted his teeth and explained: "In fact, it is not as severe as imagined. In the long run, prices are within expectations, the increase is controllable, and the situation is excellent. The villagers said they can accept it."
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"What did you say about Danzo?" The Third Hokage looked at Danzo.
Danzo said impatiently: "What does this have to do with me? I don't control the price, so don't blame me for everything."
"Does it have nothing to do with you?" The Third Hokage's voice was cold, staring at his friend.
"You have only taken over the police force for more than a year, what have you done
Relying on the duty of the police force to inspect the shops in the commercial street, it used to be done three times a year. How can you let others do business if you inspect three times a month? "
"There are also those ninja families. Many of them control the raw materials. If you restrict them, can the price not be expensive?"
Danzo snorted coldly.
This is not the first time he has done this kind of thing. During the Second Ninja War, he briefly managed the police force and abused his power in this way.
The responsibilities of the police force are much greater than imagined. The civilian merchants in the village, including the shops opened by the various ninja clans, are theoretically managed by the police force.
So this is really a hated department, which is also the original intention of the Second Hokage.
But Danzo doesn't care about this. Now that he has control of this department, he must make good use of it.
How to use it well is to suppress the stores of major families to force them to send their outstanding clansmen to the roots.
Do not listen? Then check three times a day.
You must know that in a family, there are not only ninjas, but also many clan members who are not engaged in ninja activities, and they all rely on these side jobs to make a living.
Danzo used this method to carry out small tricks overtly and covertly, and many families were forced to send their clansmen to their roots.
The Third Hokage knew very well what Danzo was thinking, and he continued to ask: "What's going on with the Sixth Elder of the Nara clan?"
"What's going on? He was reported and suspected of fraud." Danzo said nonchalantly.
Some families naturally rejected Danzo's unreasonable demands, such as the Nara clan.
Someone happened to report that the Six Elders of Nara were committing fraud in Uchiha Plaza, so Danzo asked his subordinates to arrest him.
The arrest of the Six Elders of Nara this time was not only to warn the Nara clan, but also to test the bottom line of Chen's tolerance.
He was still on the battlefield at that time, and Chen returned to the village and completed the reform of Uchiha in a short time.
The reform has been completed and the commercial street has been built. Danzo can't say anything openly now and can only use the police to suppress the Uchiha Commercial Street.
"Why are you cheating? He's just like an old man playing shogi. Let me go quickly!" The Third Hokage said angrily.
"But he did cheat a lot of money, and ninjas from several villages reported him."
"Fart! That's because their skills are not good enough. I have played many times myself, and I can win a lot of money every time. Let me go quickly." The third Hokage patted the table.
"I handed over the security team to you, not for you to act like this!"
Danzo said dissatisfied: "Then you can take it back and return it to the Uchiha clan. Don't forget that this department was originally the second-generation Hokage..."
"Okay." The Third Hokage interrupted: "Since we have taken it back, don't mention returning it."
"I'm warning you, the Uchiha clan is now so well integrated with the village that they can't separate themselves from it. That's what the Second Hokage wanted back then. Don't make any small moves."
Seeing Danzo's indifferent expression, the Third Hokage said angrily: "After this Chunin Exam is over, I will reorganize the security force and recruit members from the village."
"up to you!"
Danzo had also been mentally prepared for Hiruzen Sarutobi to take back the guard.
The police force can be used to oppress other families in a short period of time, but it is a hot baggage after all, otherwise it would not be given to the Uchiha clan by the second generation Hokage.
Danzo just wanted to make a one-time deal and then throw it away after using it. How could he keep it in his hands for a long time
Seeing that Danzo had no objection, the Third Hokage turned to ask about the Chunin Exam.
"The Chuunin Exams are about to begin. How are the security preparations at the venue going?"
As the person in charge, Mito Kadoyan introduced: "There are four teams distributed in the first examination room, and sixteen teams are distributed in the second death forest. It is basically guaranteed..."
Before he finished speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted: "I don't think it's possible. Everything is just in case. You can't say basically."
"But it used to be this configuration." Mito Menyan explained.
"It was before. This time there is a Seven-Tails Jinchuuriki in the team. Four more teams will be added. Listen to me!" The Third Hokage said solemnly.
"Yes, I understand." Mito Menyan nodded.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was obviously not in a good mood now, so it was better not to offend him.
For a person like Danzo who always looks gloomy and seems to owe him millions, no one thinks there's anything wrong with his harsh tone.
But when an honest man like Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was cheerful all day long, got angry, it was even more frightening.
It seems that the recent rise in prices has made him very angry.
The meeting progressed one by one, and in the final stage, several people inevitably mentioned the issue of the fourth generation.
Although there were rumors that the Third Hokage did not want to abdicate, all three of them knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi had made up his mind, but at the last moment, he hesitated about his successor.
Danzo, who looked indifferent just now, became nervous at this time.
He urged: "Hiruzen, you are still young, why do you have to step down so quickly? You can just stay for another five or ten years."
Danzo himself had no chance of becoming the fourth generation. He thought about it and found that continuing to serve as Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to be the best choice.
He decided to step up the game.
"I think..."
The Third Hokage, who was in a bad mood, interrupted directly:
"I don't want you to think, I want me to think, just listen to me on this matter."
Danzo still wanted to argue.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen gave him no chance to interrupt.
"Listen to me. I alone have the final say. This matter does not need to be discussed."
After finishing speaking, the Third Hokage was the first to leave his seat, leaving Danzo with only the back of a domineering president.
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