Can have bad intentions

When Shiraishi Yoshijō heard the Third Hokage appoint him as the leader of the spiritual vein guardians, his expression instantly became extremely strange.

Just as he was about to respond, Danzo slammed his palm on the table and said sternly: "Hiruzen, are you crazy! This guy actually betrayed..."

"Shut up!" Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious and glared at Danzo: "Danzo, do you want to cause more trouble in the village?"

Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En immediately stood up and pulled Danzo closer to whisper something, which lasted for a while. Danzo then sat down again with a gloomy face, closed his eyes and remained silent.

"Leader of the Guardians of the Spiritual Veins? What does the Third Hokage mean by this? When did Konoha have such a position?"

Shiraishi Yoshijō was completely unaware of this. The clan leaders of other clans did not inform him about the Jonin Council, so he was never aware of the existence of this matter.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly stunned and turned his gaze to the silent Kawai Aonobu.

Kawai Aion slapped his forehead awkwardly: "I forgot to tell him about the Jonin Council."

"No problem, I'll repeat it again."

Sarutobi Hiruzen once again recounted the situation of the Jonin Council, then looked at Shiraishi Yoshiki: "Yishi, in terms of strength, prestige, and qualifications, you are undoubtedly the best candidate for this position."

Shiraishi Yoshijo raised his eyebrows: "I think Orochimaru might be more suitable..."

Before he finished speaking, several ninja clan leaders hurriedly left their seats and pulled Shiraishi Yoshishige aside to persuade him.

"Yicheng, just agree to it. You can't let our clan keep giving without getting anything in return, right?"

"That's right. We have lost more than half of our people in this battle. If you don't agree, we will be ostracized and won't even have a chance to catch our breath and recover."

Shiraishi Yoshishige rolled his eyes and thought to himself.

Originally in the plot, the leader of the spiritual vein guardian should be Nara Shikaku. However, Shiraishi Yoshishiro discovered as early as when he joined the Anbu that the position of the so-called spiritual vein guardian leader did not exist in Konoha during this period.

The decision-making power of Konoha is mainly in the hands of the Administrative Council. The Hokage is only the leader on the surface, but in fact, every clan leader has the power to decide the village policies.

All controversial matters must be decided by voting, and as long as the Hokage can get the highest number of votes, his policies can be implemented unimpeded.

Now the Third Generation suddenly established the Jonin Council, obviously he could not stand the chaotic situation in the Administrative Council. But what was the meaning of letting me be the leader of the Spiritual Vein Guardians? I was not in the same camp as the Third Generation, so would he be confident in handing over power to me?

Seeing the expectant looks on the faces of the clan leaders, Bai Shiyicheng pursed his lips and pointed at them one by one: "You...Okay, I'll follow your wishes this time, but don't forget who I am!"

Several clan leaders immediately looked worried.

Shiraishi Yoshijo snorted coldly, and then said to the Third Hokage: "Hokage-sama, can you explain in detail the responsibilities of the leader of the spiritual vein guardian?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and smiled, "The main responsibility of the leader of the spiritual vein guardian is to be responsible for the trial and selection of the jonin, and I plan to hold a jonin council every month. You will be responsible for convening and hosting the council."

"In addition, the leader of the spiritual vein guardian also has the right to nominate the next candidate for Hokage."

Nominate a candidate for the next Hokage?

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the clan leaders belonging to the Hokage faction suddenly changed, and some of them even stood up.

"Hokage-sama, how can such an important power be given to a mere leader?"

Those clan leaders who had persuaded Shiraishi Yoshiki were now filled with joy, while the clan leaders of the neutral faction all looked at Shiraishi Yoshiki with ardent eyes.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly: "From now on, all the jonin in Konoha Village must register with the spiritual vein guardian. I will set up a dedicated office area. The matters we have discussed will be submitted to the jonin for voting. If they fail to pass, they will be put on hold for the time being."

"Also, I plan to set up a Medical Department with Shiraishi Yoshijou as the Director and Tsunade as the Deputy Director."

Shiraishi Yoshijo glanced at Tsunade and saw that she was also looking at him, and they both rolled their eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Shiraishi Yoshishiro realized the deeper meaning. Although the Third Generation appointed him as the leader of the spiritual vein guardians, he did not completely trust him.

Also serving as Director of the Medical Department?

Perhaps this is the real intention - to undermine his position as leader of the Spirit Vein Guardians.

"This meeting ends here. All contents are classified as top secret. No one is allowed to disclose them. The meeting is adjourned."

The clan leaders of the Hokage faction did not get up and leave, obviously wanting an explanation from the Third Hokage.

Shiraishi Yoshijo shrugged and led his people out of the meeting room. When only his own people were left in the meeting room, Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the seal scroll and account book information left by Shiraishi Yoshijo.

After casually flipping through them, he handed the items to the ANBU members.

"Check all of these carefully."

The Anbu took the object and left quickly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen returned to his seat and said to the clan leaders, "I know it's hard for you to understand, but Konoha can't continue to waste its energy internally."

"The war in Rain Country has not yet ended, but the two countries of Fuu and Tu may cease fire at any time and attack Konoha instead. Moreover, our alliance with Raigin is in name only. I am afraid they also have the idea of ​​attacking Konoha."

"There are only about 7,000 ninjas left in the village, of which less than 2,000 are under Shiraishi Yoshishiro's command, and there are about 1,000 neutral ninjas. The rest are ours."

"Seven thousand ninjas may seem like a large number, but