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The sun shone brightly in the sky.
Uchiha Nan was still lying in bed, fast asleep. He couldn't remember how much alcohol he drank last night; he drank until he lost consciousness.
Boom, boom, boom!
A rapid knock on the door resounded. Manji, who was sleeping nearby, reluctantly got up to open it. An elderly woman hurriedly entered, carrying a Hokage robe for Uchiha Nan!
This aunt had crafted the robes for the first two Hokages. Embroidering the "Hokage" title for the third generation required precision, and she had worked through the night after Senju Tobirama's death. Fortunately, it was ready in time.
This woman had lived a long life. Uchiha Nan remembered her well; she had witnessed the eras from Senju Hashirama to Naruto becoming Hokage—a living fossil of Konoha!
Uchiha Nan quickly dressed, thanked her, donned the robe, and put on the Hokage hat.
"Xiao Manji!"
"Am I handsome?"
Uchiha Nan admired himself in the mirror, feeling increasingly pleased with his appearance. He felt like Konoha's Mr. Xu!
"Handsome!"
Manji raised his paws, speaking earnestly.
Uchiha Nan waved at Manji, who skillfully leaped onto his shoulders.
"Let's go and take over as Hokage!"
Soon after, Uchiha Nan arrived at the Hokage Building in Konoha, located centrally behind the stone statues of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama. Uchiha Nan's own stone statue was still being carved!
This was meticulous work. As the first Uchiha Hokage, Uchiha Tomita personally oversaw the statue's creation, which would take some time.
Below the Hokage Building lay a vast square filled with Konoha's ninjas and villagers, all eagerly anticipating the new Hokage.
"From today, I am Konoha's Third Hokage, and the future of Konoha is entrusted to me!"
A roar erupted, with the Uchiha clan's cheers the loudest. The Hyuga clan joined in enthusiastically, while the Senju clan clapped reluctantly, acknowledging Uchiha Nan, the new Hokage.
The leaders of each family were present. Uchiha Nan noticed Uzumaki Mito's absence, likely due to her lingering injuries.
The succession ceremony lasted all morning, and in the afternoon, Uchiha Nan held his first meeting as Hokage.
In the conference room, Uchiha Nan sat at the center, flanked by Uchiha Tomita on his left and Senju Momorama on his right. Other families sat according to their strength.
"Today is my first day as Hokage. Konoha has much to accomplish. Feel free to share your thoughts on Konoha's development."
Uchiha Nan decided to open the floor, keen to hear the perspectives of Konoha's influential figures.
"Hokage-sama, let's address the debt issue before discussing Konoha's construction."
Senju Momorama, with a serious demeanor, didn't offer Uchiha Nan a smile, maintaining a businesslike approach.
He pulled a document from his sleeve, detailing Konoha's debt to the Senju Clan—a staggering 800 million taels for strategic resources alone, over double what the Uchiha Clan owed.
This wasn't all; the Senju clan also provided subsidies for clan members who perished in Konoha's service. The toll included 312 deceased genin, 158 chunin, and 48 jonin.
According to Konoha's regulations, a genin's pension ranged from 300,000 to 500,000 taels, a chunin's from 800,000 to 1,000,000 taels, and a jonin's from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 taels, adjusted for merit.
Even at minimum rates, compensation neared 300 million taels. The Senju family alone owed Konoha 1.5 billion taels.
Senju Tobirama, as Hokage, naturally committed his family to Konoha. The price was high; nearly half the family's wealth was spent.
Konoha's finances were in shambles. Had Tobirama remained Hokage, the Senju clan might have tolerated it. But with Uchiha Nan in charge, they demanded every penny!
"So much?"
Uchiha Nan looked at the astronomical figure, feeling overwhelmed.
An elite Jonin's S-level mission start price was 1 million taels. This debt equaled Uchiha Nan undertaking thousands of dangerous S-level missions.
Astronomical figures!!!
Senju Tobirama presented a document folder containing various IOUs bearing his seal.
"If you doubt me, Hokage-sama, you can verify the accounts!"
Uchiha Nan reviewed the IOUs, his brow furrowed.
"Hokage-sama, Konoha actually owes Hinata more than 800 million taels. Here are the details."
Hinata Takuma, seated in the audience, was embarrassed but had to support Hinata's interests.
Friendship was one thing, but money was another. Money was sacred!
With two of Konoha's wealthiest families demanding payment, other ninja clans followed suit. Initially, they intended to discuss debts privately with Uchiha Nan.
But with precedent set, they saw no need to hold back. If Uchiha Nan sought blame, he'd start with those ahead.
Uchiha Nan's eyes reddened. Various debts totaled around 11 billion taels, but Konoha's finances were in deficit!
"Fine!"
"I'll handle these accounts!"
Uchiha Nan gritted his teeth, glaring at Senju Momorama. He'd made a grave mistake on his first day.
Momorama focused on his nose, heart, and didn't meet Uchiha Nan's gaze. He pondered funding his father Hashirama's cell experiments once money arrived.
"Dismissed!"
Uchiha Nan, weary of arguing with these money-hungry individuals, adjourned the meeting. His first meeting had ended in frustration, dampening his ambitions.
In the Hokage's office, Uchiha Nan lay exhausted in his chair.
"What should I do?"
"How can I repay such a debt?"
Uchiha Tomita, standing by, quickly reminded him:
"Don't forget, Lord Uchiha Nan, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire promised financial assistance to Konoha. It's a substantial amount!"
"Yes!!!"
Uchiha Nan slapped the table, recalling this amidst the overwhelming figures.
He needed to act quickly!
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