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Chapter 100: Becoming CEO, Marrying a Rich and Beautiful Wife, Reaching the Peak of Life!
Chapter 100: Becoming CEO, Marrying a Rich and Beautiful Wife, Reaching the Peak of Life!
The Southwest Ninja forces had retreated to Mount Kikyo for respite.
All the high-ranking officials gathered in the conference room.
There were only about twenty people in total, with the majority being from the Monkey Tail, Danzo, Waveview, Autumn, and other clans. There were only a few civilian Elite Ninjas present.
As for the Uchiha and Hyuga, they were all still on the Water Country front.
Among these people, Orochimaru sat at the head of the table, with Anko Mitarashi and Shikamaru Nara standing to his left and right.
However, there was one special presence among the Elite Ninjas.
Junior Ninja!
East River was also there, and he had been specially invited.
Initially, he didn't want to come, but who knew that Orochimaru would name him to attend this meeting.
East River, secretly stifling a yawn, had no interest in these meetings.
"Everyone, I am about to undertake a top-secret mission, so the village has issued a new appointment!"
Orochimaru announced this news in his raspy, magnetic voice.
Everyone's ears perked up, except for East River, who looked completely indifferent.
Because no matter who came, he had a say.
In the ninja world, strength is power.
His fists were now powerful enough, so he naturally had a voice, and the village couldn't strip him of it.
Even Danzo wouldn't dare to openly cause him trouble.
Strength allowed him to do as he pleased.
On the contrary, with a new commander coming, he could continue to slack off in the logistics department, so he wasn't worried; in fact, he was quite happy.
However, Orochimaru's next words immediately ruined his good mood.
"Uchiha East River will 'temporarily' take over as the commander!"
Orochimaru's statement sent the conference room into an uproar.
"No way!"
"How is that possible!"
"The village is going too far!"
...
Even the most composed Elite Ninjas found it hard to accept this news.
If it were someone like Minato Namikaze, a young and powerful ninja, they could barely accept it, as he was already the 'deputy commander' and a promotion to commander would be well-deserved.
But a mere teenager becoming the commander of a regional ninja force was something they couldn't accept.
After announcing the village's appointment, Orochimaru coldly observed them, waiting for everyone to calm down before continuing:
"It's only a temporary position. A true commander will be sent to support you later, and Anko and Shikamaru will continue to serve as deputies. There's no need to worry."
Yes, directly appointing him as the commander would be impossible.
But a temporary position was easier to accept, especially with Anko and Shikamaru as support.
Sure enough, upon hearing Orochimaru's reassurances, the Elite Ninjas' objections vanished.
However, there was one person who still had an issue.
"Lord Orochimaru, I thank the village for its consideration, but I don't think I can handle this responsibility!"
East River refused the appointment.
In the past, he only had the option to obey orders, but after demonstrating his strength, he now had a voice.
"No, East River, your potential is beyond your imagination!"
Orochimaru's face was sincere, and his tone was earnest.
Besides his public achievements, East River had also produced a remarkable healing potion, and his previous restraint in school made him a good choice for a temporary commander.
As for Danzo's thoughts, Orochimaru knew them but was not concerned.
A rat in the sewers could never stand in the sunlight.
If he didn't step up during this crucial moment, he wouldn't be recognized even if he did later.
"..."
Looking at Orochimaru, who was using 'incerity as the best weapon,' East River felt a complex mix of emotions. He couldn't just say, "I just want to make money and have fun," could he?
If he did, he'd definitely end up as the number one on Konoha's wanted list.
"So, as a temporary commander, are there any restrictions?"
Since it had come to this, he needed to make sure there were no hidden pitfalls.
"None. During your temporary command, you have the same authority as a commander, though a true commander may replace you at any time."
Orochimaru replied decisively.
"Alright, but I hope you can urge the village to send reinforcements quickly, Orochimaru-senpai!"
Tang Ping had dropped the formal "daimyo" and was now calling Orochimaru "senpai." It made sense, though. As the new commander, his status was now on par with Orochimaru, so there was no need for the "daimyo" suffix. "Senpai" was a polite form of address.
"Sure, and by the way, the village has promoted you to Jonin!"
Orochimaru didn't feel offended by Tang Ping's new form of address. In the shinobi world, respect was earned through strength, not age.
"I hope the village won't regret this decision," Tang Ping said with a complex tone. He didn't believe he would have full command authority. There would surely be restrictions, and the village leadership wouldn't ignore his orders if they affected the defense of Mount Kikyo.
Because of the proximity, the village leadership could micromanage the front lines, which gave them the confidence to push him forward as a "Shadow-level" commander. The impact on morale was different whether the commander was a powerful individual or just an elite Jonin.
Damn!
Tang Ping cursed inwardly, but with the atmosphere set, he had no choice but to accept the role.
However, there were benefits. Just being promoted to Jonin was a win, let alone the position of commander.
Even as a temporary commander, he was still a commander! As long as he didn't issue reckless orders, no one would challenge him.
Surely, as the commander, it was only right to make some money, right?
This way, he could say he had "become the CEO, married a rich and beautiful wife, and reached the pinnacle of life!"
The thought made him a little excited.
Of course, the price for these benefits was to hold off the Sand shinobi. Otherwise, everything would be for nothing.
After announcing the appointment, Orochimaru immediately left.
'Is the poison that severe already?'
Tang Ping wondered, watching Orochimaru's back. He didn't think Orochimaru was leaving out of respect for him; it was more likely that he couldn't suppress the toxins in his body.
Under everyone's gaze, Tang Ping took his seat at the head of the table.
Awesome!
Sitting in this position, his view improved significantly, as if he could see everything at a glance. This must be what they call the "boss perspective."
"I know you don't recognize me as the commander, but that doesn't matter. As long as you follow orders, it's fine!"
Tang Ping got straight to the point. Apart from Xiaolin Ping, he had no personal connections with these Jonin. His surname also put him at odds with the Hokage's lineage, so he was strictly professional.
Just follow orders!
If they didn't, he wouldn't hesitate to make an example of a few.
Since Konoha had clearly put him in this position to be a tall target, he wouldn't blame them if he used this power to cause some trouble.
Of course, if the village became dissatisfied with his actions and removed him from his position, that would be even better!
He was more than happy to not be the commander.
"Yes!" echoed the Jonin in the room, none of them willing to challenge him.
They had seen Tang Ping's combat strength. Any resistance was purely about seniority, but if the village was determined to put him in charge, they had no choice but to accept it.
Since they couldn't resist, they might as well lie back and enjoy it.
"Oh, and the logistics department is too much trouble, so from now on, I'll be in charge of it!"
His first move as commander was to take control of logistics. Previously, his authority over logistics had been limited, but now that he was the commander, he needed to consolidate his power.
With control over logistics, he could make a lot of money.
As for the battle?
No worries, the Sand shinobi wouldn't attack Mount Kikyo.
If Tang Ping remembered correctly, the Sand shinobi only launched their attack on Mount Kikyo in the final year of the Great Shinobi War, which was a few years from now.
Now, with his presence as a "butterfly effect," the overall course of history should remain largely unchanged... right?
Soon, the meeting ended, and the Jonin left. They had gathered because of the village's appointment, and normally, only the commander and his advisors needed to make decisions.
(End of Chapter)
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