Chapter 13: New leaf CH 13
Now all of you should probably be thinking WHY I abolished the Civilian Council, correct?" seeing a majority of the people nod, he continued. "The reason is simple, I have implicating evidence that a majority of the civilian council have been doing something behind my back that merits to treason and its subsequent punishment. So ANBU!" ANBUs materialized behind their respective quarries. "Take them to Anko and Ibiki and inform my two chief interrogators to take care of them without any restrictions."
"Yes, Hokage-sama." The ANBU accepted the command as one and shunshin-ed out of the council room with their respective captives.
"Now that the garbage is out of the way, the remaining civilian council shall leave this chamber. What we are about to discuss is not a part of your jurisdiction. All of you will be summoned at a later date to finalize whatever decisions I have with the Civilian Advisors. Dismissed." The remaining ANBU ushered the remaining civilians out of the room before Jiraiya activated his Privacy Jutsu to make sure that eavesdroppers are not included in the discussion.
Tsume, the Inuzuka Clan Head, stood up from his chair and clapped her hands in approval. This was shortly followed by the rest of the Shinobi Council to the stunned amazement of the Hokage.
"What merits this action, Tsume?" asked the aged Hokage.
The Inuzuka Clan Head gave her leader a fanged grin before replying. "Nothing much Hokage-sama. It seems that the famed Professor and God of Shinobi have returned to his rightful position and have wrested his control back of the Leaf."
The Hokage nodded and gestured for everyone to silence. "Now that everything is out of the way, we are going to be discussing some important changes in the village due to information that come to light with the help of Jiraiya's spy network."
Every Shinobi Council member nodded their heads and waited for the Hokage to tell them what's on his mind.
"For starters, Koharu and Homura, your position is no longer yours. I have assigned Jiraiya and Tsunade both as my advisors from now on. You two, however, will be delegated to the Shinobi Academy to enact the changes I want to implement on our future shinobis."
Koharu spoke first, with slight venom in her voice. "Beg your pardon, Hokage-sama, but we have always been your advisors since you and the Fourth took the position. Our knowledge and experience cannot be replaced by both Jiraiya and Tsunade. They are still both young."
The aged Hokage smiled. "Indeed. But both Tsunade and Jiraiya have experiences that you have lacking. They have experienced the world Koharu but you have stayed in the Leaf and only in the Leaf without any knowledge or information on the outside world. This makes you inadequate in terms of advisors. Both of you have knowledge of history, even I can attest to that, so your position in the Shinobi Academy would be a great boon to the future hopefuls. Hope that is enough explanation to pacify your need for a reason?"
Both Koharu and Homura were stunned at the reason of their dismissal. They could never deny the fact that everything spoken was the truth. In fact, Sarutobi was right regarding their experience of the outside world. They just nodded their agreement of their new stations and waited for the Hokage to continue.
"Next we need to discuss is the possibility that some villages might take a sudden interest in Konoha." The Hokage stated grimly.
This topic made all the clan heads frown. The Nara Clan head, lead strategist of Konoha, took an interest with this information. "What do you mean Hokage-sama?"
Instead of the Hokage, Jiraiya addressed the question. "I have established a spy network here in the village and I have uncovered some documents wherein the village secrets are being sold to the outside without us knowing about it."
Hiashi Hyuuga became tense. The failed abduction of his daughter, as well as the demise of his twin brother because of it was a sore subject despite years of getting over the loss. "What kind of information Jiraiya-sama?" he asked tersely.
"The secrets involved mainly on clan-based information, their numbers and abilities, the village's shinobi forces, mission accomplishment and failures, clan and village patrol info, and more. Those are just the tip of the iceberg. This means that the village has been compromised by the Civilian Council itself."
The chaos and outrage that ensued from the mouths of the clan heads echoed within the hallowed halls and it was only the Hokage's killer intent that shut them all up.
"Instead of running around like headless chickens, I am going to be assigning you important orders to counter this problem. I have already taken the first step using Jiraiya's information by taking out the key figures in the Council. They are being interrogated by Anko and Ibiki now as we speak and the secrets they are holding will be on my table hopefully by the end of the week."
The Hokage addressed the Nara Clan head. "Shibi, I want you to come up with a new strategy for the village in case of a sudden invasion. Don't leave a stone unturned. Use any resources we have to boost whatever you need in terms of patrol duty and Konoha's defense. I want Konoha to be on lockdown without the civilian knowing about it. Be discreet. Utilize the Inuzuka, Hyuuga, and Aburame shinobis. Use their abilities to set up a defense parameter around Konoha. If someone so much as sneeze outside the walls, I want to know about it. Clear?"
Nara nodded. "Understood. I will draft a strategy immediately after this meeting and will run it by you tomorrow for approval." His keen mind for strategy already working utilizing clan information and abilities, inserting them into his strategies and forecasts for the defense of the village.
"Good. Koharu and Homura. I want you to overhaul the academy. Make sure that the instructors are capable in their respective field. I want to make sure that all the teachings are of equal stature. Train our aspiring Genins to be the best." The two ex-advisors nodded. They sat up straight realizing the importance of their new position regarding the future of Konoha.
"Danzo, ROOT Program will be reactivated immediately under my command. Your forces will be deployed along with Nara's strategy. You are also tasked to deploy your most talented stealth specialist to other villages to scout if there are any active plots against us. If they have, I want to know about it. Also, I will be allowing you to pick sensitive missions that your ROOT shinobi is capable off."
Danzo sat straight. Now the Hokage was talking. He was expecting his ROOT to be on standby but by putting them on the field then they will be of big use.
"Of course, Hokage-sama. I will have the assignments ready for you this afternoon." Danzo replied with a little bit of excitement in his voice. The other clan heads noticed it and looked at the grinning war hawk with trepidation. A smiling Danzo was a crazy Danzo."
The Hokage nodded seeing that he has completely cowed the old war hawk under his banner. He then looked at Hiashi.
"Hiashi. I want you to assign a dozen of your branch family members to be taught by Tsunade. Their Byakugan will be invaluable to the hospital considering that there aren't many capable enough to take care of our wounded. I hope this is under your jurisdiction?" asked the Hokage knowing the internal conflicts with the Hyuuga elders and currently have no info on their elders so he decided to go through Hiashi instead of demanding their services outright.
"Understood Hokage-sama. Leave the preparations and selections to me." complied Hiashi, already plotting on how to undermine the current hold of the elders to make sure the Hokage's orders are followed.
"Chouza, I want you to double train your clan since they will become the primary defenders in case our defenses are breached. Your bloodline will allow you to protect the walls, as well as any large attackers in the village." stated the Hokage towards the Akimichi Clan Head who nodded in reply.
"I think that is everything for now. I will be calling the council again in a few months to finalize the plans we have. I expect news of deployment of your orders in the soonest possible time. If you have any questions or additions that is not tackled in this session then feel free to visit me in my office. Dismissed."
With that last statement, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage, have wrested control of Konoha back to his fist and woe be tide to anyone who disagree with him
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