Hokage meeting.
Gulp.
"No, why are you all looking at me?" Satoru felt their gazes, and his heart skipped a beat.
He regretted teasing Might Guy.
He said anxiously, "I think Might Guy is very suitable to be Konoha's hero. He's capable, optimistic, hardworking, and has merits. He's simply the best candidate for Konoha's hero."
"Satoru, I didn't expect you to think so highly of me.
I've decided, I won't be this hero; I'll let you do it.
Next time, I definitely won't give in to you."
Upon hearing this, Might Guy's eyes burst with passionate light, and tears of emotion flowed.
He felt he couldn't take it and must help Satoru become Konoha's hero.
"Kakashi is right, Satoru.
You have the ability, the seniority, and the achievements. I think you're very good.
What do you all think?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt this was an excellent idea, but he still wanted to hear what the others thought.
Danzo: "Whether it's ability or achievements, he's ready."
Utatane Koharu also nodded, "Yes, I agree with this proposal."
Homura Mitokado: "I have no objection."
With the four elders of Konoha speaking, the others naturally had no objections and all agreed.
Satoru had excellent popularity in Konoha; he got along well with everyone.
Even people who didn't know him well had heard of this.
"No, no, no, I feel it's too hasty.
I'm just an ordinary person. No matter how you look at it, Kakashi is more suitable.
Copy Ninja Kakashi is more suited to be a hero."
Satoru quickly refused.
Damn it, how did it turn to him?
Kakashi: "No... I'm not suitable, because I'm already very famous, which is not good for attracting attention. You are the best candidate."
Raido Namiashi: "I remember when you introduced yourself in school, your dream was to follow Senior Inoichi Yamanaka and contribute to Konoha. Now is the time."
Ibara Keisen cheered him on: "Go, Teacher."
Inoichi Yamanaka patted his shoulder: "This is a rare opportunity; I wish I had it!"
Satoru was speechless upon hearing this. If you want it, why don't you volunteer? But everyone favoured him, and he was also a staunch supporter of the Will of Fire in public.
Naturally, he couldn't object.
"How about we try another way to divert attention?" Satoru cautiously suggested.
He really didn't want to be a hero; being a hero is very difficult, except for a certain bald man.
"It's decided then, and we need to resolve it quickly. Everyone speaks freely on how to minimise the impact of the clan annihilation incident on residents."
Hiruzen Sarutobi made the decision.
However, the specific implementation still needs discussion.
The plan was not difficult. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other four elders were already masters at it, and they all agreed on Satoru, showing great unity.
With a strategist like Nara Shikaku, a plan was discussed in no time.
Only Satoru looked up at the sky in silence, unable to participate at all.
This Jonin, this Analysis Team leader, was practically useless.
But fortunately, he had a trick up his sleeve; the bandages he had worn for over a decade finally served their true purpose.
The plan was simple.
The threat of the incident originated from Uchiha Itachi.
Konoha would publicise his achievements and record, and he would be appointed as the captain of the pursuit unit to hunt down Uchiha Itachi.
But this was for publicity; he wouldn't actually be sent to hunt him down.
Because Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Itachi, who could resolve the entire Uchiha, must have awakened the legendary power of the Sharingan, making it impossible for a single team to defeat him.
Mainly, Itachi's intelligence, combat experience, and so on, were all top-notch.
With such power assisting him, he didn't believe Satoru could handle it.
And... the matters behind the scenes...
So he insisted on the principle of just publicising and not acting.
Their goal was to reassure the residents.
At that time, Satoru would make an appearance, and photos would be taken for Konoha's propaganda team.
And he had always worn bandages, except occasionally, making his features very distinctive.
"Now I can only live in Konoha with my true face revealed!
Fortunately, I am wise and brilliant, with extraordinary wisdom, and I thought of this when I transmigrated eleven years ago."
Satoru deeply praised his decision from back then.
This was wisdom; indeed, the backup plan he had laid for over a decade was absolutely not an accident.
"Now, for the last matter, which is also very important to Konoha."
After finalising the plan for Satoru, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke solemnly to everyone.
The others also became serious upon hearing this.
While resolving the issue of Konoha residents' morale was significant, the next matter was directly related to their self-interests.
It was also a crucial step in stabilising Konoha.
Satoru, however, had no mind to think about this; he had already guessed what it was.
"Since only one member of the Uchiha remains, the Konoha Military Police Force exists in name only.
Therefore, the next item is the reconstruction of the Konoha Military Police Force.
Does anyone have good suggestions? Please speak freely." Hiruzen Sarutobi said.
Even though many people disliked the Uchiha Defence Force's enforcement methods, not having a Defence Force was absolutely unacceptable.
The internal stability of Konoha was mostly maintained by the Defence Force.
Only their violent implementation methods were criticised, but their importance was self-evident.
Without a Konoha Defence Force,
Within a few days, thieves might run rampant, and chaos would begin.
Even if it was just a name, with few people, it was acceptable, but it absolutely could not be nonexistent.
This would require much discussion.
Where to recruit personnel for replenishment was a major problem.
And they also needed to be capable.
This was power, and everyone in every clan wanted their own clan to grow stronger.
Places that could provide positions and power were naturally the most controversial.
Everyone wanted to promote their own people.
Not only could they wield power, but they could also provide employment; it was a good profession.
However, none of this concerned Satoru anymore.
He also didn't plan to seek power for his two children. If, under his guidance, they couldn't establish themselves in Konoha's high echelons through their own abilities, they should go back and inherit Teuchi's Ichiraku Ramen.
Lest they lose face outside.
And it was dangerous.
Teuchi was getting older recently, and he might not be able to work and would retire in about ten years.
So Satoru suggested he recruit people to train and open branch stores.
He also didn't mind having more money.
It was also a fallback for his two children.
If they couldn't make a name for themselves as Ninja, they should just obediently become capitalist tycoons.
"Alright, the new Konoha Military Police Force will be implemented tomorrow. We must ensure Konoha doesn't fall into chaos.
Also, Satoru's hero promotion must be put on track.
The Intelligence Department must also control public discussion and prevent it from developing in a negative direction."
While Satoru was deep in thought, the matter had already been discussed and largely settled.
The new Konoha Military Police Force would naturally no longer be the affair of a single clan, and the Defence Force's emblem, the Uchiha clan crest, would be changed to the shape of Konoha.
Entry into the force would be through assessment.
Satoru estimated that, besides Ninja with strong intelligence capabilities, the Inuzuka and Hyuga clans would most likely have the advantage.