After Yuuki and Shisui arrived at the gathering place of the clan members, the originally noisy atmosphere of the scene immediately quieted down, and everyone looked at Yuuki in surprise.
But then, everyone lowered their heads or averted their gaze, not daring to look at Yuuki again.
It wasn't fear, but rather everyone still had their pride, so the entire room became completely silent.
The most terrifying thing is sudden silence.
There was no chaotic shock.
There were no incredulous shouts like 'What!' or 'How could this be?'
The scene became extremely bizarre for a time.
Yuuki's thoughts at this moment were on the Flying Thunder God Technique; he had always been bothered by his inability to learn the Flying Thunder God.
However, at this moment, his obsession had somewhat dissipated.
The Flying Thunder God is very cool, but it's fast, so fast that everyone doesn't react, and by the time they do react, there's no longer the initial shock.
Hmm, the 'acting cool' attribute is slightly lacking, far inferior to his own Golden Finger skin!
As a qualified subordinate, one naturally cannot let the boss fall into an awkward situation, and Yashiro was very adept at this at the moment.
He directly spoke, breaking the silence.
"Clan Leader-sama!"
Yashiro's action also made Tekka and Inabi react, and they also quickly bowed.
"Clan Leader-sama!" x 2
"Hmm, Yashiro, Tekka, Inabi, you've done well!"
Yuuki was actually praising their understanding at this moment, but in the ears of the others, it took on a different meaning.
Why!?
Besides Yashiro-sama, Tekka and Inabi-sama are also his people!
Everyone suddenly realized that they were the only ones who took it seriously; the leading figures were all Yuuki's people.
So what was the point of everything they had done these past few years?
After thinking back carefully, they realized that apart from diligently working in the Military Police Force and working for Yuuki, they hadn't done anything else these past few years.
What a vicious tactic!
Secretly resisting Yuuki was an exciting matter, not to mention what they did, just thinking about it was thrilling.
Although they hadn't taken any actual steps, they enjoyed lingering in front of Yuuki, and with their identities hidden, they watched Yuuki praise them again and again, his oblivious demeanor, his treating them as capable subordinates.
After turning their backs, everyone would experience immense spiritual satisfaction, a satisfaction that could last for several days!
But in the end, the clown was me!
Do you know how hard we had to endure each time in front of you to avoid giving ourselves away?
Who exactly can keep up the act in front of so many of us without ever slipping up?
Not continuing to pretend today and completely laying your cards on the table with us is because you've become Hokage and no longer need us, right?
All the Uchiha Ninja at this moment looked at Yuuki with eyes full of resentment!
Looking at the resentful little glances of his clan members, Yuuki felt that if his Golden Finger had changed from an achievement system to some kind of emotion-harvesting mechanism, he should have grown faster.
Yuuki's face still bore his characteristic bright smile.
"My clan members, whether you acknowledge me or not, every word I've spoken to you these past few years is true. You are the elites of the Uchiha Clan, the pillars of the Military Police Force, and the mainstays of Konoha!"
Yuuki's words at this moment brought anger to the eyes of these clan members.
We admit we lost, but there's no need to humiliate us like this!
Yuuki ignored the clan members' gazes and continued, "It is precisely because each of you is an excellent Ninja that I will issue a mission to you. Whether you wish to participate is entirely voluntary!"
Then, without turning around, Yuuki began to give orders to the people behind him.
"Tekka, Inabi, tell the clan members the details of the mission!"
"Yes, Clan Leader-sama!"
Yashiro, behind him, had questions in his heart and wanted to ask Yuuki, but Yuuki didn't give him the chance.
As Tekka and Inabi began to explain, Yuuki spoke to Shisui.
"Shisui, I trouble you, let's go."
"Yes, Clan Leader-sama!"
Then Shisui placed his right hand on Yuuki's shoulder, and their figures instantly vanished.
The next moment, Shisui and Yuuki's figures appeared in Shisui's home.
Shisui immediately asked, "Yuuki, so that's it?"
"Hmm, that's about it. The subsequent results shouldn't deviate too much from my expectations!"
Shisui then asked wistfully.
"So, Yuuki, when I wanted to participate back then, what was the crucial role you said I would play?"
Yuuki could only look at Shisui with a sincere gaze once more.
"Shisui, plans always change. I didn't know I'd run into Tekka and Inabi yesterday, and things progressed significantly sooner!"
Yuuki naturally wouldn't tell Shisui that his true role was to enhance the grandeur of his entrance and exit.
After all, without you, Shisui, I would only be able to walk!
"Alright."
Shisui was once again defeated by Yuuki's sincere gaze and chose to believe Yuuki.
The night passed quickly.
Yuuki woke up at dawn, not sleeping in late like the previous two days.
After finding something small to eat, Yuuki began his workday.
His way of working, of course, was to find his seat in the conference room, lean back in his chair, and close his eyes to rest.
After becoming Hokage, Yuuki's work hours became tedious and boring.
Before, in the Military Police Force, he would still take some time to build relationships with various factions in the Village.
Now, all that's left is to ponder the overall situation of Konoha every day!
Mitsuba, who learned of Yuuki's return, didn't let him ponder the big picture for too long. She came to the conference room three times, placing over a dozen stacks of files, each over a meter high, in front of Yuuki.
Yuuki immediately scowled and questioned Mitsuba.
"Mitsuba, didn't I tell you how to handle these matters? Why are they appearing in front of me!"
"Hokage-sama, you left Konoha just three days after taking office. All matters related to the Military Police Force have been dealt with. These are files from other Konoha departments, and each one requires the Hokage's personal review and approval!"
Seeing so many files, Yuuki felt a headache coming on. He became Hokage for Konoha to serve him, not for him to serve Konoha.
So many files; it was simply ridiculous!
In Yuuki's impression, although Hiruzen Sarutobi was busy, if there were really so many things in just a few days, why hadn't he, Hiruzen Sarutobi, died suddenly at his desk?
Yuuki then opened the topmost file and was immediately infuriated.
The file was from the Barrier Squad, and the content was about a certain Barrier Squad Ninja who had broken up with someone and, due to carelessness while maintaining the barrier, caused damage to equipment, requiring replacement.
Following that was a file from the Material Supply Department, discussing the same matter.
The next was a file from the Finance Department, still about the same matter.
"What are the Barrier Squad Leader, the Material Supply Department Head, and the Finance Department Head doing? Why can't they even handle such a simple matter!?"
Mitsuba heard Yuuki's question and said, "The three department heads have all been suspended for investigation by Elder Hiashi!"
"What about their deputies? Can't they handle it?"
After asking, Yuuki thought of a possibility and turned to look at Mitsuba.
"Hokage-sama, the deputies have also been suspended for investigation!"
-------------------------------
I've already uploaded over 40 chapters of this story on Patreon.
If you're enjoying it and want to read ahead, feel free to check them out here:
[patreon.com/TripleCrown07]
Thanks a lot for your support, it really helps me keep going.