Orochimaru did not hesitate at all. "Hokage-sama, I request approval for one trillion ryo in silver for researching precision components and machine tools. With these, I can achieve many more research results."
His eyes carried enthusiasm and excitement. Previously, he had mentioned this matter to the Third Hokage. But the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, said, "Orochimaru, I have just taken office as Hokage now. Konoha has many tasks of reconstruction. We cannot provide that much money for research."
No matter how much Orochimaru elaborated on the benefits, Hiruzen Sarutobi just shook his head and refused. When asked, the answer was always lack of funds.
And back then, Orochimaru had only applied for fifty million ryo...
Ryun nodded. "Good. For you, I have absolute trust and absolute support. However, considering your research direction involves high-tech products, you only need to report the amount spent and where it was spent. You can keep the core technology yourself. After success, send me a copy."
"No one is allowed to enter the laboratory. Violators will be listed as rogue ninja and punished severely." Ryun said sternly.
His voice was full of determination, making everyone understand the importance of this matter.
"Additionally, set aside one trillion as a reserve scientific research fund. That means, out of the 4.6 trillion, 1.4 trillion remains now." Ryun said lightly.
His decision made Orochimaru pause, shocked the others, and made the villagers frown. Was this approach placing a bit too much emphasis on technology?
Orochimaru, however, was inwardly moved. He swore to himself that he must research the best equipment and the best results to repay Ryun's trust and importance.
Due to the psychological guidance from Orochimaru's earlier speech, over eighty percent of the clans immediately raised their hands in support. The remaining twenty percent, seeing the Hokage and other clans support, also offered their support.
Now, with only 1.4 trillion ryo in silver left, Danzō Shimura took on 400 billion for the renovation of school ninja tool equipment and bonuses for outstanding students.
The final one trillion was decided to be deposited into the Konoha Finance Office. In the future, talents would be selected to establish a Konoha Bank, creating loan services to make the money circulate, to make money generate more money.
The meeting lasted for two full days and nights before finally adjourning. Izuna Uchiha was appointed as the Head of the Konoha Traffic Management Department, responsible for road construction tasks between Konoha and other villages. The Traffic Management Department was established effective immediately, drawing personnel from various clans or through open civil service examinations, primarily responsible for road planning and construction over the next three years.
Nara Luming was appointed as the Head of the Konoha Urban Construction Department. Personnel would be drawn from various clans or enter the system through examinations, responsible for the construction of new-style houses in Konoha Village over the next ten years. Proposals for demolishing illegal structures could be made, but they must be reported to the Hokage for consultation before approval.
Tsunade Senju was appointed as the Head of the Health Department, responsible for supervising and managing hospital hygiene, safety, health, and the integrity of doctors. She also concurrently held the position of Director of Konoha Hospital.
Finally, the Konoha Discipline Investigation Team was established, with Madara Uchiha serving as Team Leader and Hashirama Senju serving as Deputy Team Leader. They were responsible for supervising discipline issues among officials in all industries and departments. Upon obtaining evidence, they could impose 'shuanggui' on civil servants, restricting personal freedom. If resistance was encountered, they were authorized to kill on the spot.
Many attending civil servants' expressions changed. Originally, they held power, but now the appearance of the Discipline Investigation Team placed a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads.
It seemed to tell them: if you want to get rich, don't be an official; if you are an official, don't seek wealth. Serve the villagers in everything!
Moreover, if they resisted arrest, they could be killed on the spot. Who was the Team Leader? Madara Uchiha? Hashirama Senju? Better not to resist.
Madara Uchiha was initially startled. He had just come to watch the show. Who would have thought his obedient grandson would secure such a position for him, one that monitored all officials and held real power.
"Discipline, conduct, corruption..." Madara Uchiha sneered, then hummed, then haha haha haha!
Everyone looked at him, not knowing what he was laughing about, but they felt a chill down their backs.
"Such important work. I, Hashirama Senju, will definitely assist Madara Uchiha in managing this team well. I personally also find corruption very distasteful." Hashirama Senju said with a serious expression, making many officials sigh. From now on, they would have to work hard and serve the villagers steadfastly.
If Hashirama Senju were the team leader, they might still use emotions, past ties, to move him, to let them off the hook, since he was a sentimental person.
But Ryun's arrangement was clever. Madara Uchiha was the principal, Hashirama Senju was the deputy. Even Hashirama Senju was under Madara Uchiha's management.
Given Madara Uchiha's personality, trying to use backdoors or emotional appeals was futile. Moreover, resisting arrest? Escaping? Don't joke. That hundred-meter Susano'o sword lets you run 99 meters, and you still wouldn't have time to escape!
Madara Uchiha looked at Ryun, only to see Ryun winking and making faces at him, hinting that for your whole life you've been under Hashirama, this time you can be on top!
Madara Uchiha's mouth curved upwards. "Ahem, Hashirama, you are now the second-in-command. Remember, I am the team leader. You have to listen to me!"
Hashirama Senju nodded. "Madara, don't worry, I will listen to you. Together, we will punish corrupt officials!"
Madara Uchiha's smiling expression was almost impossible to suppress, harder to control than an AK. Finally, finally, this day has come~
Ryun smiled seeing this scene. Good. The busier you are, the more idle I am. What kind of Hokage works every day, does everything themselves? Wouldn't that be exhausting?
Finally, the meeting ended, and everyone returned home. Two consecutive days of meetings left many shinobi physically and mentally exhausted. When going home, they were all picked up by the younger members of their families.
Although very tired, their moods were still quite good. On one hand, the use of the 4.6 trillion was beneficial for the village. On the other hand, officials now also had a department overseeing them.
This made those families and civilians not within the system feel happy. What they feared was officials protecting each other, with no one to stand up for them.
Now, with the Discipline Investigation Team, this gap was filled. It could be said that some were happy, and some were worried.
Tsunade was pulled home by Ryun. She looked tired, then pouted. "Did I ask for too little money? Only twenty billion. Danzō Shimura got forty billion."
Ryun comforted her. "It won't be too little. If it's short, I'll add more for you. This money cannot be misappropriated for private use by anyone. Every sum is recorded in the accounts, and the Anbu will be watching them."
"Therefore, it won't be short. Rest assured." Ryun stroked Tsunade's beautiful hair, the corners of his mouth upturned.
"If twenty billion is not enough, submit a report, and I will approve it." Ryun pressed his cheek against Tsunade's.
"Hmph~ Go take a bath quickly, you stink." Tsunade snorted.
Ryun nodded. "Okay~"
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