Konoha 60 March 9
9: 30 a.m.
Konoha Naruto Tower.
Small meeting room
Shikaku Nara pulled out a stool and sat down, yawning. He was very sleepy and had not slept well for a long time. 160;
"You should also lie down for a while," Naruto, who was lying down like a dumpling skin beside Shikaku, suddenly muttered. 160;
Shikaku, who was startled, took a deep breath.
He rubbed his face.
He poked the dumpling skin again.
"Watergate, cheer up. The meeting is about to begin. "
"I'm sleepy," Naruto replied and continued to lie down without opening his eyes.
"Bear with it." Shikaku sighed.
"Today, there are still some important follow-up questions that require your participation.
Tomorrow.
No.
You can leave early in the afternoon and go home. "
"I must take a week off this time." Naruto's voice sounded relaxed when he spoke of taking a break.
"Three days." The Intelligence Minister frowned.
"We agreed that everyone would take turns to rest for three days."
"Then four days." Naruto still did not raise his head.
"Alright, get up. Be more spirited. Don't talk about those useless things." Shikaku's frown deepened.
"You haven't forgotten that we have to introduce a newcomer later, right? Set a good example for the younger generation. "
Only then did Naruto slowly straighten his body, but his mouth was still muttering.
"That kid won't disregard me as a good example just because I slept on the table for a while." 160;
"But there has to be a ceremony." Shikaku didn't say anything.
Then, he heard a sound coming from the door.
It was Mikoto Uchiha, the Acting Minister of Security.
"Please be serious, Minato-sama." 160;
"Seconded." Hinata followed in. "My lord, please be serious when it's time to be." 160;
"Reconsider." Chief of Staff Hiroyuki Yamanaka followed closely behind. He laughed and gestured for the people behind him to close the door. 160;
Thus, without making a sound, the door closed. Then, a large pile of documents flew into the small conference room.
"Distribute the documents." Hiroyuki Yamanaka happily ordered the pile of documents that could move.
"Yes, Senior." This was the reply and action of the pile of documents. Finally, as the documents fell on the table one by one, a young face appeared in front of the few middle-aged men … … Except for the Senbō in his mouth, he looked quite capable. 160;
Naruto glanced at the young man who was trying hard to put on an "I'm new here" expression and pushed away the document in front of him. He didn't really feel like talking today, but looking at Hiroyuki Yamanaka's smiling face, he couldn't help but talk nonsense. "My chief of staff, it seems like you're very satisfied with this kid." 160;
"Yes." Hiroyuki Yamanaka's voice was a little excited. He turned his head and said to the young man behind him, "Come, Genma, reintroduce yourself to everyone. Your Naruto seems to be a little reluctant to let you out to work. This won't do." 160;
"Yes, Senior." The young man didn't take out the Senbō from his mouth, but his voice was unexpectedly steady. He took a step forward and stood at attention. "I'm Huo Xuanmen, a former member of Naruto's guard. I've been assigned by Naruto to serve in the General Staff Department. I'm currently the assistant to the General Staff Officer, a senior staff officer." 160;
"Alright, the introductions are over. Let's get down to business." Naruto didn't follow the usual procedure and didn't let the chief of staff respond. He just knocked on the table casually. "Let's start the meeting. Who's first?" 160;
Mikoto Uchiha saw that Naruto wasn't in the mood to chat today, so she immediately stood up and bowed to him. "Fugaku has agreed to officially retire, and before a new leader is elected, I'll temporarily act as his representative." 160;
"Hmm, no problem." Naruto signed without hesitation. He knocked on the table again. "Who else?" 160;
"Me." Hiashi, who was usually quiet, was a little impatient today.
A few seconds later.
"Say something. What do you mean?" Naruto felt Hiashi's silent gaze, and he seemed to understand what Hiashi wanted to say. He was a little angry.
"Ah. Hinata, did you forget? "The chief of staff who was in a particularly good mood saw that the situation wasn't right and quickly interrupted.
"No."
Hinata paused after every word.
He looked at Naruto. "Why didn't you inform the logistics department when there was a last-minute change in the plan?"
"Are you questioning me?" Naruto couldn't control his emotions. "Don't make it sound like I didn't execute the order without knowing the reason."
"Please don't misunderstand." Hyuga Hiashi still paused slowly, "But Sama, our logistics department is responsible for the coordination of materials and supplies. Although it is only related to internal work, you know that internal work is a more complicated system project that involves many people and departments. In addition to the orders issued by the Hokage Office and various departments, we should know more. Insufficient information will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble. For example, this time, dealing with Orochimaru … "
"This time is an exception." The chief of staff didn't let Hinata or Naruto continue speaking. "Hinata, there's no need to say more."
"If Sandaime-sama asks you, just say that Bo Fung Watergate didn't tell you." Naruto didn't accept the chief of staff's kindness. "You just need to know to obey orders."
"I understand." Hiashi immediately shut his mouth when he heard Naruto's words.
"Hmm." Naruto nodded slightly and continued to knock on the table. "Who else?"
However, no one wanted to get in trouble.
Therefore, Intelligence Minister Shikaku and the chief of staff looked at each other and decided to change the topic. "Well, we have plenty of time today. Let's talk about something closer to life. Hiashi, what's the progress on the interior design of the new Naruto Building? " 160;
The Logistics Minister almost couldn't react. "If you have any additional requests, please feel free to let us know. As long as it's within the budget, the logistics department can prepare it for you. Of course, if the security department rejects your request, please understand. "
"Ah, I need a comfortable chair to lie down in." Naruto seemed to have realized that he was in a bad mood and tried to salvage the situation. "Hiashi, it doesn't matter if it's placed in the new office or not. You know what I mean. "
"I want it too." Shikaku seemed to have discovered a new continent. "Although the chair in my office is the kind that can be reclined, it's really too uncomfortable. 160;
Hiroyuki didn't want to be left behind. "Hiashi, I won't ask for a private lounge when the new Naruto building is about to be built. However, I think a chair that can be used to lie down and sleep is a necessity for overtime." 160;
"You have a new sofa in your office, Chief of Staff Yamanaka sama, have you forgotten?" Hinata sighed. "Although it's obvious that we won't be short of money from next year onwards, it's a fact that we don't have enough budget." 160;
Mikoto, who was still not used to this kind of meeting, couldn't stand it anymore. "So, please don't talk nonsense."
Naruto could only sigh. He rested his chin on his hand and said, "Continue. If you have something to say, say it quickly. If not, the meeting is over." 160;
As a result, the meeting began in earnest.
At this moment, the former Naruto Shadow Guard, who had been standing quietly by the side like a telephone pole, finally became active. He picked up the kettle and poured a cup of hot tea for the sleepy Naruto, as well as for his current boss and the other adults. Although there was no need for him to do this with his current position and rank, he felt that he should continue to do it. He needed to build a good relationship with his bosses through these small details. After all, he didn't know about Huo Xuanmen, Kakashi, or the genius Itachi, the first heir of the Uchiha Clan …
And then, two hours later, the clock ticked.
Kakashi, the acting head of the Anbu Department, couldn't stand it anymore. He had something that needed Naruto's signature, but he wasn't in a hurry. What he was anxious about was that his sensei really needed to eat and rest. 160;
Bang! Bang! Bang! 160;
"Come in." Naruto, who had a cigarette in his mouth, spat out the cigarette butt by reflex and quickly stepped on it. 160;
"Sorry to disturb everyone." Kakashi found his sensei, who seemed to be flipping through documents, in the midst of the smoke. At the same time, he felt that something like a mask was really good for all seasons. At least he wouldn't choke to death.
"Speak." Naruto looked up.
"There's an urgent document in the office that needs your approval." 160;
"Oh. Then I'll go back first. You guys continue. Call me if you need anything. "
Naruto nodded to the others, and a golden light flashed quickly. 160;
Kakashi turned around and prepared to return to Naruto's office. However, he said, "Huo Xuanmen, your transfer procedures aren't done yet. Come with me." 160;
"Yes, Head of the Anbu Department." Huo Xuanmen stared at Kakashi's disappearing figure and emphasized the word "Head of the Anbu Department". Then, he turned around to ask for instructions from his new boss. 160;
The chief of staff was still in a good mood. "Come back early. There's still a bunch of data waiting for you in the afternoon." 160;
"Yes, Yamanaka senpai." Genma bowed his head and left. Only Hiroyuki Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, and Hinata were left to give up on their work and discuss the menu for lunch instead. 160;
As for Ms. Mikoto Uchiha, she was going home to cook for her Fugaku. 160;
…
Naruto Building, Naruto's Office
Kakashi had already gotten Naruto's signature. He took a few bites of bread and continued to work as a qualified Anbu Minister. 160;
Meanwhile, Naruto and his former Shadow Guard continued their lunch. 160;
"Head of the Anbu Department, eat a few more bites." Genma, who was happily eating, saw Naruto put down his chopsticks and couldn't help but persuade him.
"I don't need more food from the cafeteria." Naruto pushed the lunch box in front of Genma. "Do you have enough?"
Genma sighed and put the leftovers in front of him into his slightly empty lunch box. Then, he picked up the kettle and poured water for his Head of the Anbu Department. But he saw Hokage's hand covering the mouth of the cup. 160;
"Don't do this kind of thing again." Naruto looked at his former subordinate seriously. "012110." 160;
"Yes, Head of the Anbu Department." Itachi appeared and stretched out his hand to ask for the kettle. Well, he was inexplicably proud. 160;
But Genma ignored Itachi. "Head of the Anbu Department, take your hand away." 160;
"Hey, you have to listen to me." Naruto didn't move. "As a new chief of staff with real power, I hope you can quickly establish the dignity of a leader." 160;
Genma directly ignored Naruto, snatched the cup, poured hot water, and stuffed it back into Naruto's hand. "If you don't want to eat, drink more water." 160;
"When did you become so wishy-washy?" 160;
"I've been pouring water for you since I was young. I can't change it." Genma was still a little worried. He wanted to tell his boss not to be stubborn in everything, and to be more careful when the person he was familiar with was not around, especially when Itachi was on duty. 160;
Itachi could easily feel the blatant warning from the senior who had already become an advisor and was rumored to be a substitute for the Chief of Staff. Itachi was depressed again. He didn't know where he had gone wrong.
Naruto could only smile bitterly as he watched the exchange of glances between his two subordinates. "That's enough, Genma. Hurry up and eat. Once you're full, you can leave. Humanoid calculator No. 1 is waiting for you, No. 2."
"Yes, sir." Genma looked at his watch and finished his meal in two or three bites. He picked up his Senbon and carried the garbage bag out of the door.
"Pay attention to your dignity." Naruto's voice came from the room.
Genma, who was throwing the garbage, bit his Senbon. Dignity? When the Chief of Staff retires, he will naturally have dignity. Now? He didn't want to be resented. He was casually parachuted into an unfamiliar department, and was immediately valued and entrusted with important tasks. Although he was sure that he would definitely do a good job, he had been with Hokage for 14 years. What had he not seen and seen? But why would he provoke his colleagues before he achieved anything? After all, he had the opportunity to take over this department in the future, and he was not young anymore. If he ended up as miserable as Uchiha Itachi … it would be too shameful. 160;
Itachi, on the other hand, stared blankly at the senior who disappeared from the corner of the wall. 160;
"Do you want to learn?" Looking at Itachi's envious eyes, Naruto decided to tease this quiet child. "Thor." 160;
In an instant, Itachi's eyes were watery. "Yes, sir." 160;
"Okay." Naruto replied faintly and continued to bury himself in the documents. 160;
Itachi instantly fell from the clouds to the earth. He had to continue to sort out the documents stiffly as usual. But the slowly moving pupils in his eyes betrayed his mood. 160;
Naruto looked at him and found it funny. "Itachi." 160;
"Yes, sir." 160;
"My shoulders are so sore." 160;
Itachi walked over with a sullen face and put his hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Here, sir." 160;
Naruto was surprised. He was prepared to be pinched to death, but unexpectedly, he felt very comfortable. "Itachi actually massaged your father's shoulders before?" 160;
"Sir, shoulder soreness is mainly a muscle problem. Although I have not learned massage, I still know the bones and muscles of the human body very well." 160;
Naruto was speechless.
"Close your eyes, milord." Itachi imitated Kakashi's tone. 160;
Naruto squinted his eyes obediently. The afternoon sun outside the window warmed him up. Only now did he have time to think about Kakashi's recent situation. Originally, they had agreed that once a suitable candidate was arranged, Kakashi, who was lacking in administrative skills, would be removed from the upper management and continue to be the "tip of the blade". But now, was there a need to replace him? That kid seemed to be doing much better than everyone had imagined. 160;
Responsibility is a terrible word because it changes people too easily.
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Konoha 60 March 9
2: 30 in the afternoon
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