Hokage: I Traveled Through Time With The Tenseigan

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Shigeru didn't care about this and bluntly stated:

"I'm sorry, Lord Hokage. Since the war broke out, Anbu has suffered heavy losses while collecting intelligence and protecting key personnel, and it has yet to replenish its ranks.

"I believe the village should assign a certain number of ninja troops to handle such an important matter as purchasing supplies instead of relying on caravans. Caravans are unreliable.

"In critical times, we must rely on our own people."

Are you pretending to be ignorant, or do you truly not understand?

Akamichi Tifeng reluctantly tugged at Shigeru's sleeve, trying to remind him that the caravan responsible for purchasing supplies was jointly established by the Sarutobi and Shimura families.

That's why they were entrusted with procurement on behalf of the village.

A caravan formed by several ninja families, purchasing supplies under the village's banner, was a lucrative arrangement.

Shigeru ignored Akamichi's subtle warning and continued:

"I don't agree with letting a caravan handle such crucial purchases on behalf of the village. It would be far better to have a dedicated ninja unit in charge. As for security, that's simply not possible—Anbu is already short on manpower."

Sending Anbu to protect the caravans owned by a few families so they can profit?

Not a chance.

If they are capable, they should handle the procurement and security themselves. If not, they shouldn't take the job in the first place.

Want to make money without taking risks? And expect Anbu protection on top of that? What audacity.

"If this caravan is unreliable, then I suggest replacing it immediately. Konoha has no shortage of ninja families. If we select a few members from each, forming a caravan, not only will the supplies be secured, but enemies will likely avoid them altogether."

Is there anything wrong with that?

Not at all.

Hyuga, Uchiha, Ino-Shika-Cho, and other smaller clans—each could contribute a few members to form a caravan that no one would dare mess with.

Shigeru continued to outline his proposal:

"Take Uchiha, for example. Do they lack strong fighters? No. What about Hyuga? Also no. Would it be difficult for each of these two clans to contribute ten Jonin? Not at all. Same for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"Is there a problem with this?"

"..."

Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku, hearing Shigeru's words, were ready to agree immediately!

Especially the Uchiha—contributing ten or even twenty shinobi wouldn't be an issue at all!

If such a caravan were to be formed, the selected families would be thrilled.

More importantly, while Uchiha, Hyuga, and Ino-Shika-Cho could contribute elite members, the Sarutobi and Shimura clans simply couldn't match their strength. At the end of the day, their family foundations weren't strong enough.

Before Konoha was founded, clans like Uchiha and Hyuga were already formidable, accumulating wealth and power far beyond ordinary families.

Sarutobi and Shimura, on the other hand, were minor players when the village was first established. Even with the Third Hokage elevating their status, their overall strength couldn't match that of the older clans.

Despite the Sarutobi clan boasting the highest number of ninja among all clans, if they were to go up against the Uchiha in a battle, they would likely be crushed.

"That's it for today's meeting."

The Third Hokage no longer wanted to continue the discussion. He had intended to assign Anbu to protect the caravan, but instead, Shigeru had proposed involving Uchiha and Hyuga.

What was the meaning of this?

Was he looking down on the Sarutobi and Shimura clans?

The Third Hokage stood up and left, effectively ending the meeting.

Akamichi Tifeng smiled bitterly. "Master, can I call you that? Would you mind going to the front lines and swapping places with Tsunade? I'm begging you."

Akamichi Tifeng had once thought Tsunade was too tough, but now that she was away at the front lines, he realized she was actually reasonable in comparison!

At least Tsunade still held back and gave the Third Hokage some face.

But Shigeru? He slapped the table, argued directly, and didn't hold back in the slightest. Compared to him, Tsunade seemed like an obedient student.

Shigeru was covered in thorns.

"Senior, don't joke like that. I really couldn't handle it," Shigeru said with a laugh.

"You say that, but you keep doing this! Do you know how terrified I was?"

Akamichi Tifeng clutched his large chest, still reeling from the intensity of the meeting.

Shigeru simply shrugged and said seriously:

"When I was weak, I had to play the role of an obedient underling. But now that I have power, should I still act like one? Wouldn't that make me a permanent underling?"

"..."

Akamichi wanted to scold him for his arrogance but couldn't help laughing instead.

"Fine, fine, you're no underling. But tell me—what happens if things escalate and we completely fall out with the other side?"

With Shigeru's attitude and approach, Akamichi genuinely feared that the Hokage faction might eventually split into open conflict.

"Then let it escalate. If they make things difficult for me, why should I tolerate it?" Shigeru replied indifferently.

If Konoha fractured, so be it—at least then, everyone would know where they stood.

Of course, he couldn't say this out loud. It wasn't conducive to unity.

Are you serious? Young people these days…

Akamichi Tifeng shook his head helplessly and left.

Shigeru then turned to Hyuga Hiashi, who remained seated. "Something on your mind, young patriarch?"

Hyuga Hiashi had wanted to discuss an issue in private, but after witnessing Shigeru's boldness in the meeting, he hesitated. Still, he finally spoke:

"On behalf of the Hyuga clan, I'd like to discuss compensation."

"Then let's talk while we walk," Shigeru said, not refusing the conversation.

As they left the conference room, Shigeru casually called out to Uchiha Fugaku:

"Please give my regards to the old patriarch."

"Huh?" Uchiha Fugaku froze for a moment, nodding instinctively, though something felt off.

Shigeru had no prior ties to the Uchiha.

Why bring this up now?

Could it be… that he was trying to win them over?

"Thank you for your concern," Fugaku replied, though his mind was racing as he quickened his pace and left the Hokage office building.

The surrounding shinobi exchanged glances, sensing a shift in the village's political landscape.

Everyone knew the Hokage's office and the elder council had always been at odds with the Uchiha. Yet now, Shigeru was extending a hand.

What did this mean?

If Tsunade's faction truly won over the Uchiha, then…

Konoha's internal dynamics would take a very interesting turn.

There was no doubt about Uchiha's willingness—they had been eager to find an ally for years. If someone extended an olive branch, they would gladly accept.

Ever since Senju Tobirama's era, Uchiha had been targeted. Under the Third Hokage, the oppression was subtle but persistent. While it hadn't yet reached the outright hostility of the Nine-Tails Night, the tension was ever-present.

Konoha was on the verge of change.