Shindai's Dream House had finally opened.
"This is maria no. 1, available in three grades..."
"This is Kato No. 1, also available in three grades..."
Shindai used a pre-recorded voice on a loudspeaker to passionately introduce the puppets he had made.
Mainly because there were too many people here, and Shindai felt his social anxiety would definitely flare up, making it impossible to speak clearly. With his foresight, Shindai had made full preparations in advance.
Amidst this passionate introduction, Shindai could clearly see that some people were already tempted.
However, when they heard the price, this temptation vanished.
Shindai was not worried at all. As the saying goes, "Good wine needs no bush"; once they discovered how good these puppets were, they would surely sell like hotcakes!
Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina dragged Uchiha Hikari off to a corner.
"Ashita Natsu, didn't we tell you to keep an eye on Shindai? How did you let him slip away?"
Uchiha Hikari said helplessly, "I promised him I would keep it a secret..."
Uzumaki Kushina sighed, "Oh, you're so naive~"
Pakura also sighed, "Ashita Natsu, you cannot let him lead you by the nose. Shindai is incredibly skilled at taking advantage of situations. Once you let him lead you by the nose once, he will only get worse."
Uchiha Hikari now completely agreed with Pakura's words.
Shindai's ability to take advantage of a situation was truly formidable.
For instance, taking the matter of helping make the puppets; Uchiha Hikari hadn't wanted to do it initially, but in the end, she had found herself helping out without even realizing it.
Uzumaki Kushina clicked her tongue, "This kid just wants to present us with a fait accompli so that we can't do anything about him."
Pakura looked unhappily at Shindai, who was standing over there looking smug, "Yeah, he got his way."
Then, Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina each grabbed one of Uchiha Hikari's shoulders and looked at her with serious expressions.
Uchiha Hikari felt a bit flustered under the gaze of Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina, "What's wrong?"
"Ashita Natsu, you are on our side. You cannot let that kid Shindai lead you by the nose again, understand?"
Uchiha Hikari pursed her lips.
Previously, Shindai said she was on his side, and now Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina were saying she was on their side.
So the question was, which side was she actually on?
Pakura said in a serious tone, "Ashita Natsu, now is not the time to be confused. Think about it carefully: when Shindai pushed his week-old socks onto you, when he kicked you off the bed to sleep on it himself, when he broke a cup and claimed you did it, when he missed the toilet and claimed you were the one who did it..."
Uchiha Hikari said with a dark expression, "Stop! I am on your side! There won't be a next time!"
Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with relief.
Uchiha Hikari began to spill all the things Shindai had said before.
Things like how Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina were easy for him to manipulate, calling them big demons, saying they were fiery... she spilled it all.
Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina looked at Shindai with dangerous eyes.
Shindai, who was busy daydreaming about a wonderful future, suddenly felt a chill run through his entire body, as if a star of ill omen was flickering above his head.
...
While Shindai's grand opening was a success, the atmosphere inside the Hokage Building was thick with gunpowder.
Inside the meeting room of the Hokage Building.
Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado were sitting there with serious expressions.
Danzo's eyelids were twitching rapidly; he had a feeling that this meeting might be targeted specifically at him.
However, Danzo's feeling was not wrong.
Minato Namikaze spoke up, "Thank you all for attending this meeting. This meeting is regarding some adjustments to certain departments and institutions within Konoha."
"First is the Konoha Military Police Force. The Military Police Force will undergo reform. The documents are on the table; please read them, and then raise your hands to vote. The minority will follow the majority, and once approved, it will be implemented immediately."
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew about it, he still went through the motions of opening the document and reading it.
After reading the contents of the document in his hands, Danzo slammed the table and looked at Minato Namikaze, "I do not agree!"
The biggest point of conflict between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha was the Konoha Military Police Force.
If the Konoha Military Police Force underwent reform and other Ninjas joined, the conflict would be diluted. How could he create trouble then?
Minato Namikaze smiled and said, "So, Elder Danzo opposes it? I see. What about Sandaime and the two Advisors?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was definitely on Minato Namikaze's side and replied, "I agree to the reform."
And Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado, who had already been briefed, naturally agreed as well.
Minato Namikaze continued, "I also agree. So, it is passed unanimously. As for the reform of the Konoha Military Police Force, it will begin immediately after I discuss and set a date with Clan Leader Fugaku."
Danzo looked at Minato Namikaze in disbelief.
He had opposed it, yet they still said it passed unanimously.
What did that mean?
Then what did they call him here for? To watch a show?
Danzo's heart suddenly jolted.
Minato Namikaze said he wanted to make adjustments to certain departments and institutions; that meant it didn't just refer to the Konoha Military Police Force.
His Root?!
Danzo immediately stood up and said, "Since there is no need for me to vote, I will take my leave. There are urgent matters at Root waiting for me to handle."
Because the situation was very wrong, Danzo intended to slip away quickly.
Minato Namikaze said to Danzo in a gentle tone, "Elder Danzo, there will be no urgent matters to handle at Root. Even if there were, they would be handed over to the Anbu to handle."
Danzo stared at Minato Namikaze with a terrifying gaze, "What do you mean?"
Minato Namikaze announced, "Exactly what it sounds like. Next is regarding Root. Root will be dissolved and reorganized into the Anbu Training Department. The department head and leader of the Anbu Training Department will temporarily be held by Shikaku. So, Sandaime, the two Advisors, do you agree?"
Danzo was beyond incredulous at this moment; they were actually going to dissolve Root. This was a devastating blow to his many years of hard work.
Danzo's eyes widened in anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged, "Minato Namikaze! Root was established by my own hands! It has contributed countless efforts for the stability of Konoha! By what right do you say you will dissolve it just like that?"
Minato Namikaze acknowledged, "Root has indeed made many contributions to Konoha; this is something I believe everyone present has witnessed. However, in recent years, some of Root's actions have deviated from the right track. For the long-term development of Konoha, as the Hokage, I must take measures. And I am not dissolving Root, just reorganizing it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up at the right moment, "I agree with Minato's plan to dissolve and reorganize Root."
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado also nodded, "I agree as well."
"You!"
Danzo was so angry he felt like his lungs were about to explode. No wonder they didn't need his vote; it was because he had absolutely no qualifications to vote in the first place.
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