382. The Great Reform of the Land of Fire

After the ceremony, the Land of Fire, the leading nation in the shinobi world, began to undergo sweeping reforms under Danzo's leadership.

The reformed administrative structure of Konoha was divided into fourteen departments:

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2. Ministry of Medical Affairs
3. Ministry of Education
4. Ministry of Military Affairs
5. Ministry of Industry
6. Ministry of Commerce
7. Ministry of Construction
8. Ministry of Finance
9. Ministry of Justice
10. Police Department
11. Ministry of Science and Technology
12. Ministry of Propaganda
13. Root
14. ANBU

Among these, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Medical Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Propaganda, and Police Department remained largely unchanged, with minimal personnel adjustments.

Tsunade continued to serve as the head of the Ministry of Medical Affairs, overseeing the entire medical system, including the training of medical personnel and the operation of hospitals across the Land of Fire.

Jiraiya was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Propaganda, responsible for cultural promotion, managing newspapers, book approvals, and cultural exports.

En Oyashiro retained his position as the head of the Ministry of Commerce, managing the entire commercial system of the Land of Fire, including various trade associations, to revitalize the economy and promote exports.

Fugaku Uchiha remained the head of the Police Department, responsible for maintaining public security across the Land of Fire.

His task was to expand the Police Department's jurisdiction nationwide to ensure the safety of all citizens and their property.

Meanwhile, Shisui Uchiha, thanks to his numerous achievements in the Land of Rivers, was officially promoted to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, making him the youngest among Konoha's ministerial-level officials.

His responsibilities included managing the nation's diplomatic relations and overseeing intelligence gathering and covert operations.

As for the Ministry of Industry, the Land of Fire had a late start in this field, and many were unclear about how to build an industrial system.

After much deliberation, Danzo decided to recall Nara Shikai to temporarily take on this role.

Shikai had demonstrated remarkable ability and political wisdom during the Battle of Kikyō, making him a solid choice.

With Shikaku in the cabinet and Shikai in the Ministry of Industry, the Nara clan became a prominent force in Konoha, second only to the Uchiha.

Additionally, their strong alliance with Inoichi Yamanaka, the head of the Ministry of Justice, further solidified their influence.

Now, let's discuss the newly established departments: the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The Ministry of Justice, led by Inoichi Yamanaka, was responsible for building the legal system of the Land of Fire.

The Ministry of Construction, headed by a seasoned architect from the capital named Kikuichi Eya, oversaw large-scale construction projects such as roads, buildings, and railways.

Kikuichi was one of the few non-shinobi and capital-born individuals in Konoha's ministerial ranks.

Similarly, the head of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Tono Tokuo, was also a non-shinobi from the capital.

Tokuo was the father of Katasuke Tōno, the scientist from 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'.

He had made significant contributions to Danzo's scientific factory, designing steam trains and steam cars, showcasing his immense research potential.

If not for Katasuke's young age, Danzo would have considered appointing him as the head of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

After all, Katasuke was the genius behind scientific ninja tools, which played a crucial role in advancing the shinobi world's technology.

If scientific ninja tools were successfully developed, Konoha's military strength would skyrocket, shocking the entire shinobi world.

Unfortunately, Katasuke was still a child, barely older than Shizune.

It would take a few more years for him to realize Danzo's vision.

Danzo's bold and open approach to appointing officials earned him widespread praise from the former officials of the capital.

It also sent a clear message: Konoha was no longer a place where power was determined solely by combat ability.

As long as you had the talent, you could rise to a high position!

In addition to the retained and newly established departments, there were also departments that underwent significant reforms: the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, ANBU, Root, and the Ministry of Military Affairs, which oversaw all shinobi.

Let's start with the Ministry of Education.

As the Land of Fire underwent integration, the nation would need a large number of talented individuals in various fields.

The previous elite shinobi education system was no longer suitable for the current situation.

Therefore, Danzo planned to divide the education system into two stages.

The first stage was universal education, lasting three years and open to all children of the appropriate age.

This meant that literacy and basic education would no longer be the exclusive privilege of nobles and shinobi.

Even if you were a civilian with no shinobi potential, you could still attend school to receive basic education, including literacy, basic mathematics, and political education.

After three years of universal education, students would enter the second stage: specialized education.

At this stage, those with shinobi potential could attend specialized shinobi schools, while others could choose to study other fields in greater depth, such as physics, chemistry, biology, and historical research. This stage would last five years.

Combined with the three years of universal education, the total education period would extend from the original six years to eight years.

Assuming children started school at the age of six, they would enter society at around fourteen.

This was undoubtedly great news for ordinary families, as the days of children as young as ten being sent to the battlefield would be over.

Of course, if you were a genius, you could apply for early graduation, provided you passed the school's advanced graduation exam.

Additionally, every early graduate, especially those from the shinobi academy, had to be approved by the Hokage personally.

This was mainly to prevent the emergence of problematic prodigies.

As a transmigrator, Danzo was particularly vigilant about this.

After all, the last thing he wanted was a genius who would slaughter Konoha in the name of world peace.

The Ministry of Finance also underwent a major reform.

Rather than a reform, it was more of an influx of new talent, particularly accountants.

The Ministry of Finance would no longer manage only Konoha's finances but the entire financial system of the Land of Fire.

The complexity and workload would increase exponentially, and the current staff would be overwhelmed.

Therefore, expansion was inevitable.