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Chapter 181 International Shock
🕑 Added 2025-05-25 10:46:51 +0000 UTCAfter the Uchiha Quartet left,
Simu sat alone in the office, his eyes filled with resentment, lost in thought.
Just as Tao Yamanaka, the secret artist, grew worried and was about to enter and ask what was wrong,
Suddenly, a terrifying light flashed in the eyes of this Hokage-sama.
The voice that had been silent for a long time finally sounded again from Simu’s ear:
“Congratulations to Host Kaido for reaching 70% of the imitation value.”
“Extracting ability...”
“Congratulations to Host for receiving the reward [Ghost Physique].”
“Congratulations to Host for receiving the item reward [Dragon Dragon Fruit · Ancient Species · Pteranodon Form].”
Simu raised an eyebrow.
Unexpectedly, the system this time didn’t give him an ability exclusive to Kaido.
It was a Devil Fruit belonging to Kaido’s subordinate, King.
But since Kaido’s weapons from the [Eight Fasts] can be given as rewards,
a Devil Fruit associated with Kaido was no surprise.
Does this mean he might have even more Devil Fruits around Kaido?
It was a pity that only three opportunities remained for Kaido imitation rewards.
Building a Devil Fruit army might be difficult.
This time, Simu had raised the imitation value by “one two seven” all at once, probably because he had won the position of Hokage.
After all, he had finally become a boss in some sense.
If only the Fire Country could be renamed Wanokuni.
Renaming Konoha to Onijima might boost the imitation value even more.
Simu stroked his chin.
He vaguely remembered that Wanokuni’s name had been wiped out by Kaido’s hands...
In the dim light, Simu’s eyes suddenly grew dangerous.
Early the next morning,
the Sarutobi and Shimura families received personnel transfers at the Hokage’s office.
Immediately afterward, two advisors rushed into the Hokage’s office.
“Hanyu Simu, we won’t allow you to do this!”
“Your unreasonable transfers are completely unjustified!”
Facing the two advisors’ protests, Simu put his long legs on the table,
folded his hands over his stomach, and said coldly,
“Two advisors, you’d better remember your places. I’m Hokage now, Konoha’s Fourth Hokage!”
Simu’s cold words immediately dropped the temperature in the office by several degrees.
Utatane Koharu gritted her teeth.
“Even if you’re Hokage, you shouldn’t make such ridiculous transfers.”
She and Sarutobi Hiruzen were now like grasshoppers on the same rope—one prospers, one falls.
Of course, she didn’t want to see the Sarutobi clan’s power gradually fade.
A security team that could only handle disputes, and a security team that governed the entire Mu Ye Security, even able to arrest high-level Anbu within Mu Ye—
which one was more important was obvious to any fool.
Compared to Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura was a bit calmer.
He took the posture of an elder and asked,
“My old man asks you: Sarutobi Shinnosuke obviously did nothing wrong, so why did you cancel his position as Minister of Anbu?”
Sarutobi Shinnosuke, as the son of Sarutobi Hiruzen, was now the highest-ranking official of their former dynasty faction in Konoha.
If Shinnosuke was pushed aside, Konoha’s senior executives would immediately become Hanyu Simu’s yes-men.
“Didn’t you always dislike the Uchiha clan’s harsh law enforcement? Why are you unhappy to hand it over to the Sarutobi clan?”
“And according to Konoha’s regulations, the Sleepy Leaf Guard and Anbu are on the same level.”
“Transferring Shinnosuke to serve as captain of the guard is only a lateral move. Why the fuss?”
Simu retorted with a smile.
From his point of view, there was almost no fault in what he had done.
After all, Konoha’s senior executives pushed the Uchiha out of the power center to justify their actions.
The guard’s position had been deliberately raised to be equal to Anbu’s, so that some Uchiha ninja originally in Anbu were squeezed out.
After all, the Uchiha already occupied high-ranking security forces, so they couldn’t continue dominating Anbu as well, could they?
It was a pity that the security force, which once claimed it could manage everything,
within a few years had its reputation ruined and was constantly criticized by Konoha’s people.
Coupled with the arrogant nature of the Uchiha clan, their reputation kept declining until they were pushed to the village’s edge.
The powers and responsibilities of the police force were repeatedly reduced.
So there was no problem with Simu’s transfer.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke became the captain of the guard.
Uchiha Fugaku was the former deputy minister of Anbu.
Although it was a promotion with both bright and dark sides, if you had to say, Uchiha Fugaku was still at a disadvantage.
There was no question about Minato becoming Minister of Anbu.
After all, he had worked in Anbu before.
His strength, connections, and experience were beyond criticism.
Seeing the two consultants speechless, the same sleeper casually issued the order to dismiss them.
"If the two consultants have nothing else to do, you can leave first. Ben Hokage is busy with work, so I won’t personally see you out."
Simu said carelessly, completely ignoring the displeased faces of the two consultants.
Mitokado Homura said something before leaving.
"You’ll regret this, Simu."
Simu responded reflexively.
"I'm Hokage, group... ah no, advisor."
After the two left, Minato smiled wryly and said:
"I think you’re going a bit too far. After all, he is a disciple of the Second Hokage and still an advisor to the village."
Simu got up from the Hokage’s seat and sneered:
"What advisors? They’re just two old men relying on their status and connections."
"Apart from wasting time and draining Konoha’s resources, what else do they do?"
Simu scratched his chin as he spoke.
"It’s reasonable to be suspicious. These two old men don’t even know how much Konoha’s assets have been misused over the years. After I take over Anbu, I’ll have to investigate."
Seeing Simu’s serious expression, Minato sighed.
The two advisors were about to leave.
After exiting the Hokage’s office, the two advisors angrily headed to the Sarutobi clan estate.
"Hiruzen, you don’t know how far Hanyu Simu has gone this time—he even dared to mock the Hokage title. It really pisses me off!"
With a pipe in his mouth, Sarutobi Hiruzen listened expressionlessly to their complaints.
After about ten minutes, Hiruzen spoke slowly:
"Hanyu Simu is using tough methods, but we have to deal with it."
"I’ve instructed Shinnosuke to gather the materials left in Anbu. The Shimura clan is also ready, and we will soon take control of Shengqi Zhibo’s guards."
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen was upset...
After all, Simu was using the same tactics he once employed.
But Hiruzen had been Hokage for so many years and still had his skills.
If the guards were managed properly, they might not be much worse than Anbu.
"It can only be like this."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura could only sigh helplessly.
News of Simu’s successful rise shocked not only Konoha.
Even the situation in other major nations had changed drastically.
In the Land of Thunder, the muscular Third Raikage Ai watched the news and laughed.
"Ai, I didn’t expect this kid to become Raikage before you. Looks like I’m getting old."
The Fourth Raikage Ai smiled heartily at his father.
If you want to talk about the strongest nations,
Besides the Land of Fire, the strongest should now be the Land of Thunder.
Thanks to Simu’s interference,
The Earth Mine War in the original timeline never broke out.
Therefore, Third Raikage Ai was still alive and well.
Besides Third Raikage Ai, his son—the Fourth Raikage Ai—had become even more famous as the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki.
It would have been even better if the Two-Tails Jinchūriki hadn’t been killed by Simu.
Even so, the Land of Thunder already had three Kage-level powerhouses.
Compared to the weak Wind Country, the landlocked Land of Earth with no successor, and the closed-off Water Country,
The situation in the Land of Thunder was already the best.
Hearing his father’s words, the Fourth Raikage said indifferently:
"Compared to the Raikage position, I want to know how strong that guy really is now."
Both Third and Fourth Raikage Ai were battle-hardened warriors with powerful physiques.
If they fought Kaido, I’m afraid his progress bar would start from 50%.
Third Raikage Ai also showed emotion at his son’s words:
"He reminds me of that ninja god."
His eyes gleamed with fierce fighting spirit.
"If given the chance, I’d love to fight someone like that."
The Fourth Raikage suddenly became dissatisfied.
"Hey Dad, he’s my prey."
Hearing the father-son conversation, the beautiful secretary nearby couldn’t help but cover her face.
"I said, two grown men, why don’t you look at the records of this Hanyu Simu?"
"Within a short period, Orochimaru—one of the Konoha Sannin—and Shimura Danzō, known as the shadow of the Shinobi, were killed one after another."
"And he has mastered the terrifying power of summoning three tailed beasts."
The secretary adjusted her glasses.
"If I remember correctly, the Fourth Raikage Ai and the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki Bi could only compete with Hanyu Simu when he had only one tailed beast, right?"
Hearing this, the Fourth Raikage was immediately displeased.
"Things are different now. My strength isn’t what it used to be."
But the secretary was unconvinced.
"You’re not the only one growing. Hanyu Simu can defeat ten thousand ninjas at once, plus Hanzo and Onogi. Can you?"
Faced with this rhetorical question,
The Fourth Raikage was speechless.
To be honest, he really couldn’t.
Seeing his son’s disappointed look, Third Raikage patted him on the shoulder.
"It’s okay. If you can’t beat him, let your father come!"
The beautiful secretary groaned in frustration.
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