The three of them divided the large stack of papers into three parts and began to examine them. They were shocked by what they saw. Every single idea Nara Luming came up with was incredibly detailed. Even Ryun Uchiha could not help but admire it.
This was basically perfect. Not a single flaw could be found. This was Hatake Sakumo's first time reviewing a proposal in the Hokage's office. He took a deep breath and looked at Nara Luming, who was drinking tea while reading the proposal he had written. He could not help but feel respect.
Even though it was such a perfect proposal, Nara Luming still carefully read it, checking for omissions and filling in gaps. As he drank, Nara Luming's teacup became empty, and he did not even notice. Hatake Sakumo quickly refilled Nara Luming's teacup.
Nara Luming snapped out of his thoughts, looked at Hatake Sakumo and smiled. "Thank you."
Hatake Sakumo scratched his head. "No problem."
Ryun saw this but did not say anything. Wasn't it good for comrades to be harmonious? Why engage in guarding against this person and that person? Like a certain strongest Hokage in the original story.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sneezed. "Who is talking about me?" Then he turned to Sarutobi Biwako and said, "Wife, I have to go to a meeting. I will not eat breakfast."
Sarutobi Biwako took two steamed buns out of the steamer. "Eat them on the way. Really, you are already retired, yet you are still so enthusiastic about meetings."
"Hee hee." Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed. Although he had left the center of power, he still kept himself informed about the village's policies and major events.
Every single one was a major policy beneficial to the village and its people. As a witness to the introduction of these policies, and as the former Third Hokage, he was very proud.
Perhaps because he had left the center of power, Hiruzen Sarutobi's mindset had changed over the past six months. He began to care more about his family and his clan.
Sarutobi Biwako was quite happy about this. After all, which wife wouldn't be happy that her husband could spend more time with her?
It's just... It would be better if the time could be longer. According to Tsunade, Ryun Uchiha works twelve hours a day and is still full of energy.
How can the gap be so big between two Hokages, both from the same village!
She sighed. "Be careful. Go early and come back early."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand. "I know." At that moment, Sarutobi Shinnosuke rushed out. "Father, my teacher said we should also go and observe."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled, then nodded. "Since the Hokage has said so, you shall attend with your father." After saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi patted his shoulder, his eyes shining.
"Okay. Father." Sarutobi Shinnosuke said with a smile. He walked ahead, full of energy with no place to vent it, so he could only run and jump.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his son and felt very gratified. In the future, he would have time to accompany Shinnosuke as he grows up.
Similar scenes were playing out in the homes of the other six children.
Ryun Uchiha twisted his neck. "Ah. Finally finished. Not that I'm criticizing you, Luming. You thought everything through so thoroughly, yet you still asked us to review it together. Are you deliberately showing off?"
"What kind of talk is that. When planning for others, one must consider everything thoroughly. Cover all aspects. If I cannot achieve this, and then try to make up for it after things happen, wouldn't that cause a lot of losses." Nara Luming argued strongly.
"Don't you agree, Sakumo?" Nara Luming smiled at Hatake Sakumo.
"Ah? Me? I, I don't know." Hatake Sakumo's simple and honest appearance made Ryun Uchiha and Nara Luming suddenly laugh out loud. "Luming, look at you. Sakumo just joined our three person team. Why are you teasing him already?"
"Heh. I'm just helping him get used to it. So he doesn't get fooled by you and lose his sense of direction later." Nara Luming said with displeasure.
Ryun Uchiha's face turned serious. "What kind of talk is that. You are slandering me. He is slandering me." He pointed at Nara Luming, then looked at Hatake Sakumo, pointing at Nara Luming as he explained.
"Do not listen to Luming's nonsense. I, this person, have always been completely devoted to my brothers. I would absolutely never fool a brother. You can rest assured, Sakumo." Ryun Uchiha's eyes held a sincere expression as he looked at Hatake Sakumo.
"This..." Hatake Sakumo was a bit confused. Was this joker before him really the strict, iron fisted Fourth Hokage, Ryun Uchiha, from his impressions?
"Then let's talk about yesterday's overtime." Nara Luming sneered. He was just worrying about having no place to argue with Ryun Uchiha.
Ryun Uchiha's face tightened. He coughed. "Ahem. It's getting late. Sakumo, Luming, inform all the clan heads to get ready to enter. Luming, you are responsible for counting the attendees. Sakumo, you go and verify the identities of the various clan heads. That's it. Let's get busy."
Nara Luming rolled his eyes at him. Tsk, tsk. The face of a capitalist. He was almost too embarrassed to expose him. But he still started to move.
"Let's go, Sakumo. Our Hokage has given the order. We can't just not listen, right?" As he spoke, the two of them walked out of the office.
Seeing the two of them walk away, Ryun Uchiha suddenly slumped onto the desk. What kind of situation was this? He only resorted to the tactic of using the young to control the old to allow Nara Luming to shine and become a generation's great strategist.
He did all this for Konoha. Why couldn't Luming understand him? Instead, he wanted to expose him. Heart tired. Truly heart tired. The team has grown larger, and it's harder to lead. Ah.
If Tsunade were here, she would definitely support me. She would also comfort me and tell me I've worked hard.
Tsunade is better. Not like Nara Luming. That guy has ninety nine pounds of rebellious bone in his hundred pound body.
Just then, the office door opened. A beautiful figure appeared. The sound of high heels tapping on the floor attracted Ryun Uchiha's attention. He looked up, and then his pupils shrank.
"Wife. Why are you here. You didn't go to the meeting room. You came to the office." Ryun Uchiha grinned and moved closer to her.
"Wife, I miss you so much. You have no idea. Now that the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds. It's so infuriating." Ryun Uchiha shamelessly complained to Tsunade.
Tsunade was stunned. What happened? He was fine when he left home. Why is he so aggrieved now? Besides, with his strength and his methods, who could bully him?
If he didn't bully others, it would be something to thank heaven and earth for. But, as his wife, she still had to show a little concern for him.
She looked at Ryun Uchiha with a gentle smile. "What's wrong? Who has offended our brave, invincible, handsome Hokage?"
Ryun pouted. "Who else. That Hokage Assistant, Nara Luming. He complained about me. He actually dared to complain about me."
Ryun Uchiha told her about his tactic of using the young to control the old. Tsunade's originally gentle face gradually stiffened, then she looked at Ryun Uchiha with a strange expression.
She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
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