At noon, a new owner stood before the window of the Hokage Office.
Fugaku overlooked the bustling Konoha below.
People came and went on the streets, ninjas hurried through, civilians haggled in the market, and children chased each other.
He exclaimed, "The transfer of power is complete. Is this what it feels like to be Hokage?"
Shun said sternly, "After the Sarutobi, Utatane, Mito, and Shimura clans left, too many positions have opened up. Have you considered how to allocate them?"
Hearing this, Fugaku walked to the Hokage desk and sat down.
At this moment, he was in an excellent mood. "Yashiro will be the Guard Department Chief, and you will be the Deputy Chief. Ryuka will go to Anbu, Minato will be the principal of the Ninja Academy..."
Shun frowned slightly and suddenly interrupted, "With all due respect, letting Minato retire to the Ninja Academy? That's too much of a waste."
Fugaku raised an eyebrow and said, "Shun, what are your thoughts?"
Shun was serious. "Now the number of ninjas in the village has sharply decreased, and we need sufficient deterrence. Hokage-sama is busy with a number of affairs and cannot do everything personally. Orochimaru has already defected, and if we sideline a combat force like Minato again. it would be too wasteful. How about making Minato the Anbu Chief?"
Ryuka raised his fist and shook it. "So you mean for me to be an assistant to that blond kid?"
Shun quickly waved his hand, a cunning smile on his face. "Ryuka, don't be angry, I'm thinking for the village. In terms of strength, Minato is stronger than you. Hahaha!"
Ryuka impatiently interrupted and glared at him fiercely, "Alright, anyway, that kid is really strong, I don't mind working under him. But, Shun, later, let's go to the training ground to practice."
Fugaku watched their interaction, a smile flashing in his eyes.
He looked at Yashiro and asked, "What do you think of this arrangement?"
Yashiro stroked his beard and slowly nodded. "It's acceptable, but I suggest that the Logistics Department and Finance Department must be controlled by our own people. I will serve as the Finance Chief, Shun will be promoted to Guard Chief, and the Logistics Department will be given to Unkai."
Fugaku's gaze swept back and forth between the two, finally nodding. "It's settled then, Shun, the Guard Department is entrusted to you."
Shun exaggeratedly slumped his face. "Ah? Doesn't that mean I won't have time to be lazy?"
Ryuka sneered, "Serves you right."
A wave of relaxed laughter immediately filled the meeting room.
Fugaku looked at these clan members who had followed him for many years, and a warm current flowed through his heart.
"But what about the Medical Department? Koharu's position is vacant. Also, there is currently only Hiashi as an advisor, and we need to add more."
Shun immediately interjected, "Tsunade can replace Koharu as the Medical Chief and also serve as an advisor. Shikaku can also become an advisor, his wisdom and network can help us quickly stabilize the village's situation."
Fugaku raised an eyebrow. "That's possible, but Tsunade, will she be willing to return?"
Recalling Tsunade, a special idea suddenly came to Shun's mind. So, he confidently said, "I am confident I can persuade her to return to Konoha."
Hearing Shun's guarantee, they no longer dwelled on the issue.
...
At the end of the meeting, Ryuka hooked Shun's neck. "Let's go, eloquent Guard Chief, let's go to the training ground to practice."
Shun chuckled dryly, begging for mercy. "Ryuka, I was wrong."
"Too late." Ryuka snarled, dragging him out.
Shun chuckled cunningly, "Ryuka, if we're really going to fight, you might not be able to beat me now, you know."
In the training ground, Ryuka roared ferociously, "Shun, accept my loving iron fist education!"
Shun smirked, "Ryuka, you need to be careful, I'm about to unleash my big move."
"Three-Tomoe Sharingan activated... Divine Demon Transformation: Three Heads Six Arms form... Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In an instant, over 10 three-headed, six-armed monsters charged towards Ryuka.
Five minutes later.
Ryuka wailed, "Damn it. Shun, I surrender. Stop hitting me."
...
In the afternoon, when the brand new Hokage robe was finally completed.
Fugaku stood in front of the mirror, looking at the red and white imperial robe on him, an indescribable emotion surging in his chest.
Perhaps a little nervous, he suddenly asked, "Shun, what should I say in the speech later?"
Hearing this, Shun's eyes darted. "Talk about what the villagers care about most. Overdue ninja wages, post-war medical care and children's education."
The Uchiha clan members were already lined up outside, and pride shone in everyone's eyes.
A neat, loud voice rang out. "Congratulations, clan head Fugaku, on becoming the Fourth Hokage!"
Fugaku took a deep breath and stepped towards the high platform in Konoha plaza.
The plaza was packed with the villagers surging like a tide towards the central platform.
"Look quickly! That's Fugaku!"
"I never thought someone from the Uchiha clan would become Hokage."
"Shh, keep your voice down, I heard he personally ended the corruption of Hiruzen and other high-ranking officials."
...
Listening to the surrounding praises, Fugaku felt a bit smug and dazed.
Shun whispered a reminder, "Hokage-sama, you can begin."
Fugaku paused slightly and took a step forward.
Instantly, the entire plaza fell silent, thousands of eyes fixed on him.
"Fellow citizens of Konoha. Today, I stand here, not as the clan head of Uchiha, but as the Hokage of all of you."
Shun began to lead the applause, and a wave of applause immediately erupted from below the stage.
"For the past thirty-plus years, our village has been eroded by greed. Some ninjas who should have been fighting on the front lines were hiding in the rear, profiting greatly from the war. Funds that should have been used to compensate the families of fallen heroes flowed into the private pockets of certain individuals."
"But all of this will change starting today. I announce three new policies that will take effect immediately."
"First, overdue ninja wages will be paid in full within three days."
"Second, medical expenses will be permanently halved. All ninja injured in the war will receive free lifetime treatment."
"Third, I plan to establish a cultural school, where all age-appropriate children without ninja talent, regardless of whether they come from a ninja clan, will receive free education."
This time, the villagers began to applaud frantically, their cheers almost shaking the plaza.
A little girl in patched clothes tugged at her mother's sleeve. "Mom, can I really go to school?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama said he's going to build a school for you."
"Long live the Fourth Hokage!"
"Long live Fugaku!"
On a distant rooftop, Minato's gaze was somewhat complex, eventually turning into a relieved smile.