Chapter 291: The Lazy Nara
Sasuke announced the dissolution of the mobile support unit and its incorporation into the regular forces. As soon as the order was given, the entire camp erupted in enthusiasm.
"Cheers!"
"Long live the Iron Wall Lord!"
"Lord Chōza is wise!"
The news, like a forbidden Wind Style technique, spread throughout the camp. The front-line ninjas were stunned at first, then burst into cheers. Did this not mean that the elite members of the mobile unit would become their allies? And that the enviable benefits and reforms would extend to all troops?
"My God! So my squad can also be assigned a medical ninja?"
"I heard that their Blade Battalion is so rich that they throw explosives as if they were shurikens!"
"The Iron Wall Lord is so kind! He's afraid that we'll suffer losses, so he's sharing all his wealth with us!"
When the front-line ninjas received the news, they rushed to tell each other, with faces filled with unprecedented hope. The unease about Sasuke's withdrawal instantly dissipated thanks to this wave of huge benefits. His and Chōza's prestige rose to unprecedented levels.
Some ninjas from the older generation of the Ino, Shika, and Chō clans, upon initially hearing the plan, were skeptical. But now, witnessing the almost fanatical support of the entire army and seeing the younger members of their clan gain significant power, these small complaints were replaced by a pragmatic consideration.
This reorganization significantly benefited the Ino-Shika-Chō clans. Shikaku was appointed special jōnin at a young age and became the de facto Chief of Staff. Inoichi became Aoi's lieutenant in the intelligence squad. Chōza, on the other hand, got involved with Fūjin and Raijin, and became Sasuke's bodyguard, apparently only for the generous food ration.
"Commander! You're repaying kindness with enmity!", Shikaku complained, with increasingly darker bags under his eyes and a pile of scrolls that practically buried him, upon finding Sasuke calmly drinking tea. Since he was granted the rank, his father had entrusted him with all the responsibilities. "Detailed reorganization regulations, personnel placement plans, rationing rules, merit system reviews... Are you trying to kill me young?!", he put down the scroll and drank a sip of tea without the grace of a young master.
"Shikaku, those who are capable should work more," Sasuke said with a mocking smile. "Look, this reorganization is being carried out in an orderly manner under your leadership. All of this is thanks to you!"
"Credit?", Shikaku rolled his eyes. "I just want some free time, to lie on the roof and contemplate the clouds. You're exploiting child labor!"
"Alas!", Sasuke spread his hands. "You can't blame me, you should blame your wise father. He spoke to me in private, saying: 'Shikaku is a very talented boy, but he is too lazy. He needs more responsibilities to mature quickly'. I am obeying his orders and cultivating you with all my heart, future Nara Clan Head!"
Shikaku: "@#￥%..."
He felt a sudden blackout before his eyes, as if he saw the two smiling faces of his father and Sasuke merged. But despite his complaints, his unmatched intelligence was not for show. "Since the workload can no longer be reduced, the only option is to increase the staff!", a glint shone in his eyes, and a plan took shape.
Soon, acting on behalf of the Chief of Staff, he issued a series of recruitment announcements: document processing specialists, accounting assistants, intelligence analysts. He cunningly took advantage of Sasuke's reputation, promising each applicant: "This is a key component of the 'professionalization and efficiency' reform policy personally promoted by Master Iron Wall. Join the civilian system and contribute to his great cause! The future is limitless!"
These announcements were like celestial music to the ears of many ninjas with mediocre talent. Nara Shikaku had a good eye, quickly selecting a group of ninjas with the right talents and establishing a growing civilian staff. Although still somewhat rudimentary, the foundations of Konoha's mature management system had discreetly taken shape within the border ninja forces.
Finally released, Shikaku could focus on strategic planning, already assuming a certain vocation as Konoha's advisor. Of course, he also managed to carve out a little more time each day to sunbathe.
The troop reorganization was, in essence, just as he had predicted: "What dissolution? It's simply the mobile unit opening its bloody mouth and swallowing two thousand regular soldiers whole. Of course, this is undoubtedly due to my own effort. My time enjoying the sun has been worth it!"
Before the reorganization, the Water, Earth, and Fire battalions had already been established. Now, thanks to the favorable conditions, the Wind and Lightning battalions have finally been established. The Wind one, in particular, was like a fish in water fighting in the Land of Wind. As for the Lightning one, Sasuke had obtained many intermediate and high-level jutsu from Kumogakure, which would finally prove very useful.
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