Chapter 128: 128. Expanding Konoha Village
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Nawaki had already stood up and was waiting for instructions. He also looked at the student information in his hand. Overall, he was satisfied, but he felt a little strange.
"Nawaki, what do you think of the three students assigned to you?" Ishigami Hara asked.
He scratched his head subconsciously, and then thought about it, still giving a thumbs up: "As expected of Hokage-sama, it is amazing to find these three talents in such a big Konoha!"
Hearing him say this, the other three became curious, and Ishigami Hara smiled and said: "I think you also understand my intention, which is good. In the future, you will need to pay more attention to these three people."
"Yes, Hokage-sama, please rest assured!"
Nawaki nodded solemnly.
The conversation between the two made the three more curious, but they didn't dare to ask directly because of Ishigami Hara.
Seeing this, Ishigami Hara did not hide it and explained directly: "Among the three students assigned to Nawaki, two are from civilians and the other is from the ninja clan. They are Sarutobi Asuma, Kazesai Saka, and Morino Tetsutarou."
The three of them understood a little bit.
Sarutobi Asuma is the youngest son of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
It is obvious that he became a disciple of Nawaki, which carries the meaning of the inheritance of the Hokage line.
This is easy to understand, but the other two are a little bit unclear.
Nawaki also said at this time: "Kazesai Saka's grandmother is Senju Kazesai, and Morino Tetsutarou's grandfather is Senju Morino."
The three of them suddenly understood Ishigami Hara's intention.
Ishigami Hara said again: "These two people are descendants of Senju. There are reasons for handing them over to Nawaki, but the main reason is because of his Jutsu."
"Wood Release?"
The three of them were all shocked. Wood Release bloodline has a special meaning in Konoha and even in the ninja world at any time, especially with the surname Senju, it is even more sensitive.
Nawaki was also a little surprised, not knowing why, and subconsciously asked: "Then... these two children?"
He didn't finish the question, but everyone present understood what he meant.
Ishigami Hara nodded and explained: "I checked the Senju genealogy."
"Senju Kazesai and Senju Morino were both Shodai's right-hand men and received Shodai's Wood Release training."
Although they did not fully master the Wood Release, they also mastered some special Earth Style and Water Style Nature Transformation.
It can be said that they were the closest to mastering the Wood Release in the Senju clan at that time."
"These two children have Wood Release talent? No, it should be them. Is it possible that they have the hope of mastering the Wood Release ?" Nawaki asked hurriedly.
Ishigami Hara shook his head slightly, and then said: "I am not sure."
"I asked Orochimaru to check these two children."
"They have good potential."
"The special Nature Transformation of Earth Style and Water Style is also their own family inheritance, and they have some performance."
"Although it is not a bloodline, the talent is moving towards this aspect."
"In short, these two children should have talent in this area."
"I see."
Nawaki understood, and then he was excited. "Don't worry, Hokage, I will teach them seriously."
Ishigami Hara nodded: "Well, just try it. Of course, don't waste Sarutobi Asuma's talent."
"This child has a very good talent in Fire Style and can be focused on training."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Nawaki was already a little ambitious at this time and wanted to start the work of leading the Jōnin as soon as possible.
As the Hokage's bodyguard, Nawaki had grown a lot in recent years, but his job was monotonous. It was not easy for him to stick to it until now. If it were not for the special nature of the job of the Hokage's bodyguard, he would have run away long ago.
Now that he could change his job, it was actually a good thing for Nawaki.
The other three did not have such an idea, but they had no objection to Ishigami Hara's arrangement.
"Well, you have three days to rest, and you will take up your posts after three days," Ishigami Hara said.
"Yes!"
The four did not stay for long and left quickly. Ishigami Hara put his energy into the remaining work.
After the reforms in the past few years, there were not many tasks that could be put on his desk, but each one was not a trivial matter.
For example, during the Third Hokage's period, a C-level mission had to be personally inquired about, but it would not happen here with Ishigami Hara, unless there was a major accident during the mission, such as casualties, the team would hand over the report to him for processing.
Now, the things that Ishigami Hara needed to deal with were mostly some important policy matters, or major case rulings, including some ninja rewards and punishments. It's not very busy, but it's not easy either.
Ishigami Hara naturally didn't want to work like Naruto in the original plot, because how could he have free time to do his own things? So the reform had never stopped since Ishigami Hara Jōnin, but the reforms were big or small.
Time passed, and soon half an hour passed, and the work at hand was almost completed. Just at this time, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
Soon someone came in, dressed like a normal Konoha Jōnin, with his hair tied up in a small braid behind his head, like a pineapple head.
"Lord Hokage, this is the fiscal budget for this quarter, please have a look."
The person who came is from the Nara family, none other than Nara Shikamaru's father, Nara Shikaku.
This person is very smart, it seems that there has never been a stupid person in the Nara family.
Nara Shikaku was promoted to the position three years ago.
Because of his outstanding administrative ability, he was quickly valued by Ishigami Hara and transferred to his side.
He was initially a secretary and assistant, and now he has accepted some of the work of assisting the Hokage.
In the past, the Hokage assistant had the power below the Hokage, similar to an advisor, but stronger than an advisor.
But now in Ishigami Hara's place, the Hokage assistant is just a title, and the real responsibilities are still secretary and assistant, but the power is slightly greater than that of a normal secretary.
Nara Shikaku was very adaptable to this job and cooperated very well with Ishigami Hara, which also made Ishigami Hara satisfied.
"Okay, you sit down and wait."
Ishigami Hara finished processing the last document on hand, and then picked up the budget and looked at it, frowning.
"Why is the education budget cut?" Ishigami Hara put down the budget and asked.
Nara Shikaku stood up and replied: "Because the daimyo has reduced the financial allocation again, the village's finances are a bit tight, so..."
Ishigami Hara understood, looked at other projects, and then said: "The education budget will be increased by 30% on the current basis, and the R&D budget will also be increased by 30%.
Inform Orochimaru and let him prepare new R&D projects.
There is also a construction budget, which will be directly increased by 50%.
The village needs a new round of expansion."
"..."
Nara Shikaku scratched his head and said helplessly: "But the village's finances can't afford such money."
Ishigami Hara chuckled and said: "It doesn't matter. The village's newly collected commercial taxes have been intercepted by me. From now on, Konoha Village will pay taxes to the daimyo equally."
"Ah?"
Nara Shikaku was shocked when he heard this, and then his face changed drastically.