Restoring the Pillars of Konoha

The room remained silent as Tobirama finished listing out the immediate structural reforms. Each decision carried immense weight, and every leader present understood the importance of their roles in shaping Konoha's future.

Tobirama exhaled and continued, his voice steady despite the weakness in his body.

"The Finance Department must be restructured immediately." His gaze fell on the advisors present. "This is the backbone of Konoha's recovery. Without it, we have no funds for reconstruction, no payments for our shinobi, and no resources to maintain our forces. This department will be led by Shigaraki Noboru from the Civilian Council. He has handled war logistics well, and he has the knowledge required to balance the village's economic needs."

Some of the clan heads frowned at the mention of a civilian leading such an important department, but Tobirama ignored their silent protests.

"The Mission Department must resume operations." His voice hardened. "During the war, it was reduced to handling internal logistics, but now, we must reopen missions for external clients. We need to assign personnel capable of handling this transition." He turned toward the Sarutobi clan leader.

"Hiruzen, you will oversee the department's reopening. Select capable shinobi to manage the workload, and I expect a full report on the status of mission scrolls still pending."

Hiruzen nodded. "Understood, Tobirama-sensei."

Tobirama shifted his focus. "The Intelligence Department needs urgent reinforcement." His gaze settled on the Yamanaka representative. "Who is currently leading your clan?"

A Yamanaka elder stepped forward. "Yamanaka Shiro, Hokage-sama. But he was heavily injured in the war."

Tobirama's expression darkened. He had expected this.

"Then the responsibility will fall on his son, Yamanaka Inoichi. He fought in the war—he has seen our enemies firsthand. He will be tasked with recruiting young shinobi who survived the war and training them in intelligence-gathering and psychological warfare."

The Yamanaka elder hesitated for a moment but then bowed in acceptance.

"The Jōnin Commander position has remained vacant for too long." His voice carried an air of finality. "With Lord Sarutobi Sasuke's death, we have lacked a clear leader for the Jōnin forces. This position must be filled through a majority vote by all active Jōnin."

A murmur spread across the room. The Jōnin Commander had always been a crucial figure—the one responsible for relaying the Hokage's orders directly to Konoha's elite forces. Without one, the coordination between the Hokage and Jōnin had suffered.

Tobirama did not allow the conversation to stray for too long.

"The External Affairs Department will also need reorganization." His eyes scanned the room. "Our diplomatic ties were damaged during the war. We need skilled negotiators to reestablish contact with neutral countries and maintain pressure on our rivals."

He turned to a civilian official.

"Have a list prepared of individuals with prior diplomatic experience. Those who served as envoys before the war will be reassigned immediately."

The official quickly wrote down the order.

Tobirama then addressed one of the most sensitive topics.

"The Anbu Black Ops will remain fully operational." His tone left no room for debate. "We will maintain all six battalions. Konoha's borders remain vulnerable, and we cannot afford to weaken our elite forces."

Tetsuma, standing nearby, nodded in approval. He knew firsthand the dangers that lurked beyond Konoha's walls.

"The Security Forces will continue to be led by the Uchiha Clan."

This decision was expected, yet significant. The Uchiha had always been in charge of maintaining internal security, but with rising tensions among certain clans, there had been murmurs about redistributing their power. Tobirama, however, would not allow instability.

"The Shinobi Academy," he continued, "will be placed under Senju Renji. He will serve as Vice Principal, since the Hokage is always the official head of the academy."

A few heads tilted in surprise. Renji was a respected educator but had remained mostly out of the political sphere.

Tobirama met their gazes. "He is the best candidate. We cannot afford incompetence in training the next generation."

Then, his voice softened slightly.

"The hospital requires new leadership."

He looked toward the medical advisors.

"I am appointing Satomi as the new Director of the Konoha Hospital. She was the lead battlefield doctor during the battle at Kikyo Castle, and many of you owe your lives to her. She is the most qualified to lead."

A few people nodded in agreement. Even those who did not know her personally had heard of her contributions.

"She will be assisted by Sarutobi Biwako, who will serve as Vice Director."

At this, Hiruzen straightened slightly. It was clear that this was a strategic choice—placing his future wife in a position of power within the medical field.

Tobirama leaned back slightly, exhaling. His voice, though still powerful, carried the weight of exhaustion.

"What else?"

A heavy silence filled the room. Each person processed the changes that were being put into place. The restructuring of the village was almost complete.

This was not just about recovery—this was about ensuring Konoha's continued survival.

Finally, one of the advisors spoke.

"…We will prepare the necessary documents and ensure these changes are implemented immediately, Hokage-sama."

Tobirama nodded.

The future of Konoha was set in motion.