Naruto: Starting by Teaching Tsunade Modernization

Inside the large Hokage Building, it was momentarily quiet.

After Hiashi Hyuga finished the duties assigned by Haruki, he sat back in his seat.

Even Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, who had originally opposed this, began to hesitate.

As Hokage Advisors, it was impossible for them not to have the thought of going further.

But with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tanzo Shimura above them, they hardly had any chance.

Now that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tanzo Shimura had disappeared, and they were in their prime, their forties were not too late.

Haruki glanced around and noticed the hesitant expressions on the two men's faces. He couldn't help but smile.

According to his new system for electing the Hokage, they were qualified to participate and would most likely become Hokage candidates.

After all, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane were not weak in strength and had been in operation for so many years. They were quite prestigious in Konoha.

But unfortunately, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't pass the final hurdle.

It was already destined that Tsunade would become the Hokage.

The reason Haruki went through the trouble of implementing a new election system was to conduct a census and department reform during this opportunity. By the way, he let everyone get mentally prepared so that the next Hokage election would be more familiar to them.

"Two Advisors, what do you think? Should we follow the traditional way of election or use this new method?"

He picked up the information on the table and casually said, "If it's the old way, the two of you can draw up nominations, such as the three Apprentices of the Hokage - sama."

Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane exchanged a glance and instantly communicated.

As long - time friends and teammates, they understood what the other meant.

The old way of election meant they had lost their chance.

After all, they were too old and it was time to give way to the young.

Moreover, the Sannin were stronger than them.

And nominating themselves would be like hiding money under the floorboards and leaving a sign saying there's no money here.

But the new system was different. They could completely manipulate it.

Let others put forward their names, and they would reluctantly accept.

Of course, there was also the possibility of losing, but in their view, wasn't Haruki's election method just a competition of connections?

If they bribed the major ninja clans with heavy profits, their chances of winning would increase greatly.

"We agree to the new way of electing the Hokage."

Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane said in unison.

Their education and way of thinking determined their perspective.

And the position of Hokage made them lose their calm thinking.

Naturally, Haruki wouldn't explain further.

The new system meant that the power of choice was decentralized.

The one who determined the position of Hokage was no longer the previous Hokage or the high - level Konoha officials, but all the residents of Konoha.

In the past, as long as you were strong, you didn't need to worry about anything.

But now you had to do a lot of things. You had to be capable yourself and also make the residents of Konoha trust you.

Whether sincerely or not, it meant that any ninja who wanted to become the Hokage had to serve Konoha and all its residents beforehand.

During the war, strength alone could attract people.

But in peacetime?

Is it possible to rely on bribery?

No.

Because those who reached the stage of Hokage candidates, whether from ninja clans or civilians, would not give up the chance to be the Hokage.

Even without prior cooperation from Haruki, it would be more difficult than scaling the heavens for the two Hokage Advisors to buy off most people.

Of course, if you have the power to suppress and crush everything, no obstacles can impede you.

Fortunately, there isn't such a person for now.

"The meeting today is adjourned."

Haruki stood up. He actually had many things to change, but he couldn't be hasty.

In his past life, any reform that advanced too quickly ultimately ended in failure.

He planned to implement all the policies in the next few years before The Third Great Ninja War.

"Looking forward to seeing you all at the next Policy Department meeting."

Haruki smiled.

Those present were all Jonin, the mainstays of Konoha, and most of them would likely become members of the Policy Department.

However, his upcoming reforms would try to change the situation where strength was paramount.

His initial idea was to regard the ninja ranks as professional titles from his past life.

Everyone left one after another.

"Tsunade, go post the content of today's meeting. Pre - heat it for two days so that the residents of Konoha can accept it."

After Haruki told Tsunade what to do, he didn't stay. He still had one thing to handle: the Anbu and Root.

The total establishment of Konoha's Anbu was 70 people. Excluding the captain and vice - captain, they were divided into four squads, with 17 people in each squad.

Root was actually equivalent to a squad of the Anbu, with exactly 17 people.

Now that Root had been abolished, most of its members returned to the Anbu.

This included several Root members who had accompanied Tanzo in his escape.

After Haruki entered the hall, sixty - one Anbu and Root ninjas who were anxiously waiting all looked at him.

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean.

After the death of the Third Hokage, whether the Anbu would be abolished and if there would be personnel changes were all questions.

Those most worried were the Root members who had followed Tanzo.

Tanzo had been executed for the crime of betraying the village. Logically, they could be considered accomplices.

"I won't settle accounts with you."

Haruki looked at them. Since they were in the base, they weren't wearing masks, and their expressions were clearly visible.

Whether it was the Anbu or Root, they were ultimately just following orders.

He didn't need to kill them all.

"But you need to undergo retraining."

No ninja had any objections. As long as they could save their lives, training wasn't a big deal.

If they could survive Root's life - threatening training, there was no reason they couldn't handle more difficult training.

The chapter isn't over yet!

"The establishment of Root is abolished. It will be integrated into the Anbu and tentatively divided into five squads, the same as before. However, we're going to implement a new assessment mechanism."

Haruki had learned about the Anbu and Root's assessment, or rather, their remuneration. It was the same as ordinary ninjas: taking on duties and earning money.

He planned to establish a department and pay a monthly salary.

However, there would be no remuneration for official Konoha duties.

After Haruki calculated the number of Anbu duties and the average remuneration, he set a basic salary and introduced a performance appraisal mechanism.

"Any questions?"

It took him nearly an hour to explain the specific assessment mechanism in detail.

Everyone present fell into deep thought.

This method of paying a monthly salary was not unheard of, but it was mainly used in commercial employment.

Moreover, it was quite different from what they knew.

Especially this special performance appraisal mechanism.

Haruki waited for a moment, and no one asked any questions.

When there weren't frequent wars, this mechanism was undoubtedly more suitable for them.

In addition, they could still take on non-Konoha official duties as usual and get paid.

After thinking for a while, Haruki added, "If there is a war with an enemy village, there will be an additional compensation mechanism. I'll have someone draw up the specific terms."

After that, no one showed any opposition.

Being able to have a stable source of income was a lucky thing for both Ninjas and civilians.

Previously, relying solely on duties had too much uncertainty.

"Shinji Hira, from now on, you'll be the captain of the Anbu. Next, you'll train them."

"Sure, Lord Haruki."

Shinji Hira walked to the front of the stage under the shocked looks of his colleagues. "Today's training is formation training."

Haruki gave him a pat on the shoulder and left the Anbu hall.

Besides formation training, Shinji Hira also had to give them classes.

As the most confidential Intelligence Division, the Anbu must align with the philosophy of the Xia Organization.

There will be an exam for assessment after the training.

Those who failed would be kicked out by Haruki.

This process might take a long time, but he wasn't in a hurry.