Chapter 109: A Day in the Life of a Security Department Member
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"Is that so?" The Security Department member nodded with a smile, then spoke with a warning tone in his eyes, "It's best if that's all it is. Don't do anything unnecessary, understand?"
"Understood, understood." The small stall vendor nodded quickly and ran back home.
Similar scenes played out repeatedly in various parts of the village. Only after the inauguration ceremony concluded successfully did the Security Department patrol members disperse.
After the inauguration ceremony, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately went fishing by the Naka River, while Uchiha Douhuan officially began his work as Hokage.
Uchiha Douhuan's first act upon taking office was to sign everyone's promotion documents.
The very first was Kakashi's appointment document as Chief Captain of the Security Department and Hokage Aide.
Following closely were the appointments of Inuzuka Tsume and Aburame Shibi, the heads of the two ninja clans who had contributed greatly in the previous operation, as Hokage Advisors.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Fugaku was assigned by Uchiha Douhuan to the position of Jounin Squad Commander. Simultaneously, the former higher-ups of the Security Department began transferring to the Anbu and Jounin Squads.
And those Jounin of commoner origin, who originally thought they could never advance further in their careers, like Nagai Seiichi, were all promoted one level up.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Lord Fifth Hokage!" Nagai Seiichi, having received his appointment as Jounin Squad Captain, was beaming with success, while sighing inwardly that following Uchiha Douhuan was the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.
Uchiha Douhuan spent the entire morning signing and stamping documents. By the end, Uchiha Douhuan almost couldn't recognize his own name.
Finally, after signing the last document, Uchiha Douhuan let out a long sigh of relief.
At this moment, Uchiha Inahi, who had already been promoted to one of his Kage Guards, approached, bowed, and asked, "Lord Hokage, what is the schedule for the afternoon?"
"Is it afternoon already?" Uchiha Douhuan glanced back out the window. "For the afternoon, let's inspect the Security Department and Anbu."
"Understood, I will make the arrangements immediately," Uchiha Inahi nodded and accepted the order.
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That evening, a newly joined ninja in the Security Department, Kitano Masahiro, returned home after finishing his day's work, opened his diary, and began to write:
[My name is Kitano Masahiro. I am 14 years old and graduated from the Ninja Academy two and a half years ago.]
[After graduating from the Academy, due to my average talent, I was only assigned a Chuunin as my team leader. My daily work consisted of picking up trash and finding lost cats around the village. The income was decent, at least enough to support myself.]
[My Chuunin captain told me I should always make a habit of saving money, so that in a few years, I could exchange it for a C-rank ninjutsu in the village. Learning it would give me hope of being promoted to Chuunin.]
[Some time ago, my Academy classmate Watanabe Masashi joined the Security Department. Not long after, his life improved significantly, and he even became a Chuunin recently. I was very envious, and also filled with regret. Why did I hesitate during the Security Department's recruitment drive back then just because of the department's reputation in the village?]
[So, when the Security Department recruited this time, I signed up without hesitation. Oh right, I even saw my Chuunin captain at the interview. Makes sense, I heard the pay for Genin in the Security Department is much better than for old Chuunin like him. No wonder he came to apply.]
[I was lucky enough to pass the interview and become a member of the Security Department. A few days ago, at the induction ceremony, I even received a cordial welcome from the newly appointed Captain of the Security Department, Lord Kakashi.]
[Although after joining the Security Department, the civilian neighbors around my home started looking at me differently, the benefits in the Security Department are truly amazing.]
[This morning before going out on patrol, the cafeteria chef specifically came to ask for our opinions on the lunch menu.]
[I wanted beef, chicken, miso soup, and a large piece of deep-fried pork cutlet. It would be even better if there was also a piece of grilled fish.]
[However, my colleagues didn't seem keen on fish. Today's menu was beef curry stew, lobster sashimi, deep-fried pork cutlet, and shrimp tempura. That's fine too, acceptable.]
[However, halfway through lunch in the cafeteria, the head chef brought everyone a steaming bowl of fish soup, explaining that there was a slight issue with today's menu, resulting in insufficient intake of quality protein for everyone, hence the temporary addition of a new dish.]
[Chuunin Squad Leader Uchiha Honoyu chuckled and joked with the head chef, who was hired from the Fire Capital, telling him to serve less staple food, as eating lobster could also fill one up.]
[The chef, in turn, smilingly told him to manage his own subordinates properly and stop trying to coordinate the K-9 chief's meals, because the new K-9 chief can actually talk.]
[Meanwhile, I stared somewhat blankly at the four dishes and one soup before me.]
[This kind of meal, previously, was something I could only afford to treat myself to occasionally during festivals, especially since I needed to save money to exchange for ninjutsu.]
[Speaking of ninjutsu, it's incredible! On my very first day of joining, I received a C-rank ninjutsu. Being of the Fire chakra nature, I received the Uchiha clan's inherited Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique.]
[Although this ninjutsu is difficult to practice, seniors in the Security Department who have also learned it patiently teach us after work. And I heard from them that the Uchiha Chuunin squad leaders sometimes come over as instructors too. Although they might speak bluntly, they are very diligent when teaching.]
[After lunch, just as I was about to go to work, I suddenly heard the news that Lord Hokage was coming to inspect the Security Department.]
[Upon hearing the news, my colleagues all started bustling about.]
[This Fifth Hokage, who just took office today, is a Hokage who emerged from the Security Department. Although Lord Fifth had already stepped down as Security Department Captain by the time I joined, I was still very curious about this former captain.]
[When the seniors in the Security Department mentioned Captain Douhuan, an involuntary look of sincere admiration would appear in their eyes. What kind of magic did this former captain from the Uchiha clan possess?]
[Due to being relatively tall and handsome, I was fortunate enough to be selected as part of the team to welcome Lord Fifth Hokage's inspection.]
[At the main entrance of the Security Department headquarters, I saw him for the first time – the man wearing the Hokage robes embroidered with 'Fifth Hokage' and the Hokage hat on his head.]
[Lord Fifth Hokage looked different from what I expected. He didn't seem to possess that kind of kingly霸气 (bàqì - domineering aura); his entire being exuded a gentle aura, and his face always carried a smile.]
["Salute Lord Hokage!" As I was still愣神 (lèng shén - spacing out/dazed), the Chuunin squad leader's voice echoed in my ears.]
["Loyalty!"]
[I saluted along with my colleagues.]
[Lord Hokage smiled and returned our salute, then walked over to us.]
["You've all worked hard. Is work going smoothly?"]
[Lord Hokage smiled as he shook the hand of the colleague beside me and asked cheerfully.]
[Then, Lord Hokage came to stand before me and reached out to adjust my collar.]
["Wearing this uniform on duty in winter, is it warm enough?"]
[Lord Hokage's face held a warm smile. It was hard to imagine that someone in such a high position would actually care whether the uniforms of us lowest-ranking Security Department members were warm enough in winter.]
[Only now did I understand why the seniors in the Security Department held this man in such high esteem.]
[Because I was momentarily overcome with emotion, I forgot to answer immediately. How impolite of me.]
[After I came back to my senses, Lord Hokage was already giving instructions to the captains.]
[He said that attention must be paid to keeping the members warm during winter duties, especially when patrolling in harsh weather. The quality of winter uniforms must be good, ensuring that even ordinary civilians with no chakra would feel warm wearing them before they are issued to members. He also instructed that patrol members must receive subsidies during harsh weather.]
[At this moment, I finally understood why the seniors always said Captain Douhuan's kindness could never be repaid.]
[After completing his inspection tour, Lord Hokage left the Security Department. As he departed, along with every colleague beside me, I loudly offered him my loyalty!]
Kitano Masahiro finished writing his diary, closed the book, washed up simply, and fell into a deep sleep.
However, the next day, when Kitano Masahiro arrived at the Security Department, he saw his colleagues gathered together, agitated and furious.
"What? Those guys actually dared to attack the Hokage Building?"
"Damn it! It seems we've really been too lenient with them usually! Now they even dare to attack the Hokage Building! And carrying banners disrespectful to Lord Fifth?"
"We must take action on this matter! Otherwise, what will our colleagues in the Anbu and Jounin Squads think of us in the Security Department!"
Kitano Masahiro still didn't understand what exactly had happened, but at that moment, Kakashi walked in with several captains, his face grim, and ordered, "All personnel, assemble in the meeting room!"
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Last night, the villagers who had planned to cause trouble during the Hokage inauguration ceremony, after their plans were nipped in the bud by the Security Department, returned home cursing and grumbling.
However, that same evening, ninjas secretly infiltrated their homes and took them to the Utatane clan compound.
There, they met many other villagers who shared their sentiments and were extremely dissatisfied with Uchiha Douhuan and the Security Department.
Soon, the current head of the Utatane clan, Utatane Yuta, and the current head of the Mitokado clan, Mitokado Isao, arrived at the secret meeting place.
"Villagers! Surely you are all dissatisfied with the former Security Department Captain, Uchiha Douhuan, taking office as the Fifth Hokage? Think about it, after he takes office, will any of you still have good days ahead?"
Utatane Yuta walked into the crowd and spoke.
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