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Konoha, the land of the Uchiha clan.

The entrance to Senna's mansion.

When Senju Hashirama was about to let the servant report, Mito, dressed as a lady in plain white gauze, walked out slowly.

"Lord Hashirama."

Mito bowed slightly to Senju Hashirama to show respect.

Hashirama waved his hand lightly, "Just call me Hashirama."

Immediately, Hashirama couldn't help but look towards the direction of the mansion and asked: "I don't know about Izuna..."

"Quenna is waiting for you at the back cliff."

Before Senju Hashirama could finish speaking, Mito interrupted and responded.

"Aha?"

Senju Hashirama blinked in confusion.

Mito smiled lightly, "He said you would definitely come to him, so he decided on a location in advance."

Senju Hashirama shook his head with a wry smile, clasped his fists at Mito as a thank you, then turned around and left quickly.

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On the cliff behind the Hokage Building.

Quan Nai sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff. On the left side of his body was a pot of white wine contained in jade, and there were two cups on the left and right.

Senju Hashirama flashed about ten meters behind Izuna using the teleportation technique, making no sound.

Izuna said without looking back: "Let's have a drink of the fine wine that Yu Zhiguo purchased at a high price."

As he said that, he filled a cup for Senju Hashirama.

Senju Hashirama sat down on the left side, picked it up and took a sip. It was very spicy and fragrant.

"good."

He is not a person who knows much about wine, so he can only give this evaluation.

"The basic level of the village has been completed. What's left is the management, decision-making, and... the Hokage."

Izuna filled the glasses for both of them again, held the wine glass to her lips, and looked down at the Konoha Village Road that seemed to be completed, but was actually not yet on track.

"Actually... we don't need to be so intrigued. Why do we have to go to this point? If it were you or Madara, a Hokage's position would be enough..."

"You think so, but others don't think so at all. Whether it's Tobirama, Senju, or other Uchiha people, you underestimate the role of Hokage and power, Hashirama."

It has indeed reached the level of strength of Izuna, Hashirama, and Madara.

They will naturally think that strength is the best way to solve everything.

As for Naruto, he is just a superficial leader.

Therefore, the reason why Madara is competing for the Hokage is more because of the strong demands of his tribe and his sense of competition for Senju Hashirama.

After all, Izuna is not dead yet, he is just an older middle school boy.

But only Izuna is the only one among the three who realizes the importance of Hokage and power.

Now that the Warring States Period, when war was the key, has passed, "power" must be firmly held in one's own hands.

"To be honest, Hashirama, you are indeed more qualified to be Hokage than my eldest brother."

Izuna told the truth, he didn't care who the first Hokage was.

To be fair, Senju Hashirama is indeed more suitable for this position.

No matter in terms of personality or the appeal that unites people's hearts.

However, Senju Hashirama became the Hokage, and Senju Tobirama had some real power to manage the village, completely overshadowing Uchiha, which Izuna did not want to see.

Simply put, it is a remuneration issue.

In the process of building the village, I, Uchiha, put in as much effort as you, Senju, so why do you get more benefits than me?

How much you pay, how much you should get in return.

Otherwise, don't blame me for being unkind.

Although Senju Hashirama is a little twitchy sometimes, he is by no means stupid.

I also understood what Quan Na was thinking.

After sighing deeply, Senju Hashirama decided to get straight to the point, "Tell me your purpose, Izuna."

"The elder of the Ministry of Education, the elder of the Department of Reconnaissance and Intelligence, the elder of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Izuna said bluntly.

That's right, there are seven decision-making group elders, and Izuna wants three.

As for the other ninja clan, a lot of them have not been obtained. The three just confirmed today, Hinata, Sarutobi, and Nara, all have one for each person.

Izuna asked Uchiha to take three directly, and left the "Medical Logistics Department" with the least authority for Senju. It was like slapping Senju in the face with a slipper.

Senju Hashirama also knows the importance of these seven positions.

Especially the three that Izuna wants, they all hold great power.

Even if he doesn't care about power, he still has to think about it.

After thinking for a long time, Senju Hashirama finally gritted his teeth and said: "Your contribution in building the village is even greater than mine. That's no problem."

Quan Nai smiled when he heard this, filled up the wine again, raised the glass and said, "Dry."

Senju Hashirama had no choice but to smile with relief, and bumped his glass with Izuna with a "bump!"

That night, Izuna called Madara over and asked for a private room at Konoha Grill.

Although I don't know if it's the one Akimichi Choji often ate at in later generations.

Regarding the outcome of the discussion between Izuna and Hashirama, although Madara was a little unhappy at first and did not inform him, he still agreed.

He also believes that strength is better than power and is not too interested in the position of Hokage.

It's more because Quan Nai is inappropriate and the clan members want him to go.

"I will serve as the elder of the Education Department. Zuo Xiu used to be the director of the Uchiha Secret Investigation Department. Now it is appropriate for him to serve as the elder of the Konoha Intelligence Investigation Department. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be left to you, eldest brother."

Izuna put a piece of grilled fine pork belly into her mouth and took another sip of beer.

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Is Madara coming?"

Senju Hashirama stopped chewing meat immediately and looked at Madara in surprise.

If Madara is asked to engage in diplomacy, he will beat everyone away, right?

When Senju Hashirama looked at him with such suspicious eyes, Madara suddenly felt furious, "What? Do you have any objections!?"

Senju Hashirama shrugged, he should be fine.

Anyway, there is more than one elder in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If something happens, just show up on your own.

At this time, Quan Nai suggested: "Although the major families are gathered in the same village because of us, they still have big differences. We have to find a way to eliminate these differences."

"Do you already have a solution?"

Madara asked sideways.

Generally, when Izuna raises such a topic, it usually means that he has already figured out a solution.

"During the Warring States Period, our major families would complete tasks or contribute to the family in exchange for the opportunity to learn advanced ninjutsu. Why not use this trick?"

Izuna asked with a chuckle.

Senju Hashirama understood in one click, "You mean, we take out the family ninjutsu of all the families in Konoha?"

"Don't say take out all of them, at least half should be taken out. Those below C level can be learned. Ninjutsu above this must be obtained through missions and ninja qualifications. In addition, I don't think it's okay for everyone to bring their own family marks. Now, we should unify one Konoha ninja symbol."

Saying that, Izuna smiled mysteriously and took out a forehead protector that had been made by the Uchiha family blacksmith from behind, "This is it!"

Madara and Hashirama turned their heads over to take a look.

Exactly the kind of ring-shaped pointed symbol worn by future Konoha ninjas!