Chapter 302 Hinata

As the year draws to a close, especially with the preparations for a new round of Ninjutsu Research Association general meetings, Hayama, the Hokage, has become increasingly busy. But even so, he still took out two days to hold several meetings to discuss the affairs of the Akatsuki organization in the Land of the Rain.

Finally, under the proposal of Uchiha Keiji, the deputy hokage, and after the three hokages expressed their opinions, Orochimaru reluctantly accepted the new mission. As for how he viewed and thought about it, it was not important to Yeshan and the others, as long as he could complete the mission perfectly and live up to the kindness of Konohagakure for nurturing him for many years, that was enough.

Of course, in order to prevent Orochimaru from not putting in enough effort, Hayama ordered the secret ninja to plant a curse seal on his heart in advance, without caring about the gloomy expressions of Jiraiya and Tsunade.

A trace of sadness flashed across Orochimaru's pale face. He began to miss his master, the seemingly weak and incompetent Sarutobi Hiruzen. A master is the best, for he can tolerate his apprentice's small mistakes. In Orochimaru's mind, human experiments are simply a small matter. He just improved on the basis of the second generation Hokage. What is human life? The lives of the weak are worse than pigs and dogs! He is one of the three ninjas, so what's wrong with killing a few people to explore the truth?

There was also a hint of sympathy for his plight in the village, with many people maliciously speculating that Orochimaru was a victim of a failed power struggle and a stepping stone for Yeshan to demonstrate his political status.

Ye Shan just laughed off the rumor, but Uchiha Keiji was so angry that his cheeks turned red. He rarely lost his composure in the small meeting and even smashed a crystal ashtray.

"Investigate thoroughly, we must investigate thoroughly! We must make the guy who spread the rumors pay the price!"

Uchiha Keiji was panting, his eyes wide open. He grabbed the phone on the desk and called Mizunoe Hara and Hyuga Hiashi, ordering them to give a satisfactory result within one day.

The telephone was only installed last week. The Konoha Village only has one telephone line that connects several key departments. It has not yet been widely popularized.

"Listen carefully, both of you. If you can't find the result, I will give you a failing grade in the year-end Root and Anbu assessments!"

"All the ninjas under your command, get moving. Konohagakure doesn't want to keep idle people!"

Uchiha Keiji hung up the phone without waiting for the two to reply. He was still very angry and turned to Nara Shikaku and shouted, "The Hokage's Office should also make a self-examination. You, the director, are to blame!"

Nara Shikaku looked at Ye Shan's face carefully, but could not find any sign of anger. He became more and more frightened, and did not dare to argue, but just agreed blindly.

Uchiha Fugaku frowned and quickly glanced at the document in his hand. He was also a little annoyed because he was also portrayed as a villain who took the opportunity to rise to power and was ridiculed as a typical example of a new emperor and new ministers.

Bullshit, why didn't you mention it when I was working day and night in the New Rain Country? What's the meaning of him staring at me and trying to please Ye Shan?

Ye Shan waved his hands with a smile, and said nonchalantly: "Since ancient times, the high-ranking officials have been the topic of conversation among the common people. Why do you take it to heart? Wasn't a ninja as great as the first Hokage also ridiculed for being nostalgic for the casino?"

"Let's leave this matter alone. Our main focus right now is the general meeting of the Ninjutsu Research Association. These are just some insignificant clowns."

Talking about this matter, Uchiha Fugaku temporarily suppressed his anger and was the first to express his opinion: "The New Rain Country selected a representative the day before yesterday. He will arrive at the village in two days. He will be added to the new presidium of the Ninjutsu Research Association."

Ye Shan nodded and said, "I have said it before, the purpose of the Ninjutsu Research Association is to unite the middle and lower classes as much as possible and lead them to live a good life. It is of great significance to add fresh blood from different classes to the presidium. You must do a good job of ideological work for the ninjas under your command to ensure that the election is foolproof!"

Namikaze Minato picked up the document that Uchiha Fugaku threw on the table, took a look, and said, "Hokage-sama, I personally think that this matter cannot be left alone. We must crack down on this unhealthy trend in the village!"

Uchiha Keiji stared at Minato meaningfully, and supported him by saying, "I am the deputy hokage in charge of organizational personnel. I am to blame for the occurrence of such a cruel thing in the village. If I cannot give a satisfactory answer, I will not have the face to continue."

Ye Shan frowned, took a sip from the cup, and said, "We have done a lot of ideological work in the past few years. The vast majority of ninjas in the village unconditionally support the decisions we made. There is no need to take some unusual words to heart."

"Sometimes, different voices are not necessarily a bad thing. You guys are a little too sensitive."

As he spoke, Ye Shan picked up the phone and pressed 1. After the call was connected, he cleared his throat and said, "This is Ye Shan, connect me to the director of the Root Department."

"I am Hyuga Hiashi, please give me your instructions, Hokage-sama."

"Let's put aside the thorough investigation that Vice Hokage Keiji just mentioned. The Root's current focus is to protect the safety of the area surrounding the Konoha Village. We must ensure that everything goes smoothly during the general meeting of the Ninja Research Association!"

Hinata Hiashi wiped the sweat from his forehead and assured hurriedly: "Hokage, please rest assured, the Root will complete the mission!"

"It's hard work. This is not only a security mission, but also a political mission given to you by the village. You can't get even a little discount!"

"Yes!"

Sweating profusely, Hinata Hiashi put down the phone, sat down on the sofa, turned to his brother and said, "Quickly withdraw all the people, the Hokage is angry."

Hinata Hizashi did not dare to neglect it. He stood up and left the office to pass on the message. After a while, he returned and poured a cup of hot tea for his brother. He asked worriedly, "Are you really going to let that matter go?"

Rizu took a sip of hot tea and said, "How do we manage it?"

"The Hokage's order is very clear. All the Root personnel must go out on patrol to ensure that the surrounding area of ​​the village is peaceful! As subordinates, how can you and I change the leader's order without authorization? Don't expect to have an easy life if something goes wrong!"

Hinata Hizashi's eyes flickered, he closed the door and whispered: "Brother, are you really satisfied with this?"

"What do you mean?"

"The Hyuga clan is a large clan in the village and has always been mentioned in the same breath with the Uchiha clan. However, decades have passed and the development of the two clans is now worlds apart. If brother is satisfied with the status quo and thinks that a position as a Root leader is enough, then the matter of a thorough investigation will naturally be put on hold."

Hinata Hiashi was stunned. He understood the meaning of his brother's words. He frowned and hesitated for a moment.

"Brother, opportunities are rare, we must seize them. Now the Hokage regards the Uchiha clan as his right-hand man, and their family has already produced two deputy Hokages! The next generation has outstanding new generation successors such as Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi. On the other hand, the Hyuga clan not only got the position of Root Minister by chance, but even the next generation has no outstanding successor! In the long run, where should our clan go?"

"Although the Hokage has forbidden us to use the power of the Root to thoroughly investigate the rumors, does he really not care? I don't think so. If he didn't care, why would he make this call?"

Hinata Hiashi nodded thoughtfully, and said solemnly: "I understand what you mean. Our Hyuga clan must not only complete the tasks assigned by the Hokage, but also complete the tasks he did not assign. Only in this way can our clan have a chance to succeed!"

"Yes, that gentleman hates evil and never tolerates any grain of sand in his eyes. Even if he doesn't say it, he must be upset in his heart when rumors appear in the village at such a critical moment."

Hinata Hizashi spoke eloquently, looking like he had everything under control: "Besides, it's not appropriate for you to investigate this matter yourself, brother. You are the head of the Root, and you are responsible for the security of the surrounding areas of the ninja village. Even if you do a good job, it's inevitable that someone will jump out and accuse you of putting the cart before the horse. I'm different. I don't have any important duties now, and the burden of the New Rain Country has been lifted. I can blatantly mobilize the family's strength for a thorough investigation! Anyway, if I do a good job, the credit belongs to the family. If I mess up, it's just my personal behavior and it has nothing to do with you."

Hinata Hiashi's brows relaxed, and as he looked at his younger brother who was only half an hour younger than him, he said emotionally: "In fact, you are more suitable to be the clan leader than me, but the old conservatives in the family don't agree. If possible, I really hope that I am the younger brother!"

Hinata Hiashi held his brother's hand and said with a smile: "We brothers should not talk about these extraneous things. We must be equal."

The two men made a plan and worked separately. This investigation was not a big deal, but it caused a violent storm!