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Chapter 238 The conflict between the Hokage and the Hokage's advisor: Why did the Hokage's advisor step down?

Emotionally speaking, it was difficult for the four Hokage to accept Akihara Kagura's request.

The Hokage is Konoha's last vestige of dignity, and they don't want to see the Hokage become a puppet.

Moreover, many of the Hokage present were friends or family with Tsunade, and all four Hokage hoped that Akihara Kagura could get along peacefully with Tsunade so that Konoha could have a smooth transition.

"Kid, we all understand that Tsunade is no match for you."

Tobirama Senju stared at Kagura Akihara and said in a deep voice, "There's no need for you to fight her using such methods. Our existence has already made her position as Hokage difficult enough; there's no need to further encroach on her power..."

"Because her power infringed upon my power."

Kagura Akihara's smile faded, seemingly somewhat bewildered: "Four Hokage, the origin of this matter is that Lady Tsunade wanted to transfer Karin away from me, and she never even considered changing her mind. Lady Tsunade wanted to transfer Karin away, and she made demands of me and Root at will. Why can't I fight back?"

"..."

Tobirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at each other in bewilderment.

That's because you're just a Hokage's assistant, kid!

Isn't it perfectly reasonable for the Hokage to want to remove someone from the Hokage's assistant's position? After all, the position of Hokage's assistant is merely a power granted by the Hokage!

but…

Kagura Akihara's situation is a little different.

The reason why Akihara Kagura was granted the power to assist the Hokage was not only because of his strength, but also because of the many contributions he had made to Konoha.

The alliance between Konoha and Kirigakure was entirely due to Akihara Kagura; the peace between Konoha and Iwagakure was also thanks to Akihara Kagura's kidnapping of the Third Tsuchikage; and Konoha's ability to calmly handle the Uchiha clan's internal strife was also because of Akihara Kagura's presence…

Even today, Akihara Kagura remains in the position of Hokage's assistant. He helped Konoha suppress Sunagakure and Kirigakure, forged a new, more stringent alliance, and even turned the two great ninja villages into vassals of Konoha...

Just this series of achievements alone...

The former Hokage's support for Danzo Shimura was truly unmatched...

of course.

In terms of everything else Akihara Kagura did, Shimura Danzo couldn't even come close. At least, Shimura Danzo's harm to Konoha was far less than what Akihara Kagura did with a flick of his finger...

"Actually, you don't really like power, do you?"

Hashirama Senju frowned, pondering his thoughts when he first seized power in Konoha: "Shouldn't I have other ambitions?"

"But he doesn't like others using their power to suppress him..."

Tobirama Senju succinctly revealed Kagura Akihara's thoughts, saying in a deep voice, "I can help you and Tsunade resolve this conflict, and even continue to help you gradually curb Tsunade's power, making her understand your bottom line. But can this incident end here?"

"Tsunade isn't your enemy..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"That's what I think too."

Minato Namikaze nodded and followed behind his seniors.

[System Notification]: [New assignment (Hashirama Senju): Abandon your political struggle with Tsunade and maintain peace and stability in Konoha.]

[System Notification]: [New assignment (Tobirama Senju): Abandon your political struggle with Tsunade and maintain peace and stability in Konoha.]

[System Notification]: [New task (Hiruzen Sarutobi): Abandon the political struggle with Tsunade and maintain peace and stability in Konoha.]

[System Notification]: [New assignment (Minato Namikaze): Abandon your political struggle with Tsunade and maintain peace and stability in Konoha.]

"Can."

Akihara Kagura's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the series of system notifications. The missions of the four Hokage he controlled through Edo Tensei had actually exploded!

Is this method useful?

Sometimes, the system might issue tasks when a boss wants him to do something; but it turns out that the system can also issue tasks when a boss doesn't want him to do something.

Another point.

This is very important, and only he can do it.

A boss's treasures are like water in a sponge; just squeeze them out. A boss's treasures are also like juice in a pear; just press them firmly and they'll come out.

"So how should we resolve this..."

Hashirama Senju is a bit of a brain teaser.

"Rumors have started circulating in the village, and this won't be easy to resolve..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew the harm of rumors; even if he used his power to suppress them, they would only escalate, especially since Tsunade, as Hokage, did not yet have enough prestige.

"Just make someone else take the blame."

Looking at the four Hokage, Akihara Kagura casually suggested, "The two Hokage advisors in the village are getting old; they should be allowed to enjoy their retirement..."

These two Hokage advisors have always been a hindrance, and have never really agreed with Akihara Kagura's proposals. From time to time, Akihara Kagura has to use the "open window theory" to persuade them.

"!!!"

The four Hokage present were all shocked.

but…

Akihara Kagura's words also make sense.

However, the conflict between the Hokage and his advisor, which led to the Hokage's advisor stepping down, feels a bit odd...

"That's also an option."

"By the way, there's something I'm curious about..."

Tobirama Senju looked at Kagura Akihara and asked, "It all started because of that little girl named Karin. You helped her make the decision. Does that little girl really want to stay in Root and not want to leave this dark place? Won't she hold a grudge against you?"

"..."

Akihara Kagura fell silent.

the other side.

Tsunade was still overwhelmed with her own troubles.

Because Jiraiya thought Tsunade was acting somewhat domineeringly, Tsunade began to doubt whether she had really done something wrong. She left the Hokage Building and planned to take a walk around the village.

The rumors in the village had not yet subsided. Many villagers still showed respect to Tsunade when they saw her, but their fear and unease were also evident.

What exactly is the source of this conflict?

Did Akihara Kagura think that by trying to transfer Karin away, he wanted to disband his Root organization and strip him of his power?

exactly.

Just at this time.

At this moment, Tsunade encountered a group of children having a gathering.

Just like the Jonin of the same generation as Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy would have a gathering, these Genin of the same generation would also have a gathering, and they even brought along Tenten and others who were not much different in age.

Karin was also their classmate, and the work of Root was actually easier than that of these genin who often went on missions, so she would occasionally attend these gatherings.

"I really don't understand..."

Naruto Uzumaki, clutching the back of his head, was the one who least understood the rumors circulating in the village: "While I also think Kagura isn't really suited to be the Hokage's assistant, he seems to treat everyone in the village quite well, right?"

"..."

The other genin were somewhat at a loss.

This is because it's too early for these little kids.

The group of genin quickly moved on from that topic and started discussing some troublesome requests they had recently carried out, before dispersing to continue their missions.

Only succulents idly returned to their root base.

"That little girl named Karin..."

Tsunade stopped Karin and offered her opinion: "I want you to become my disciple. Your talent is very suitable..."

"I'm sorry, I don't want to leave the Roots!"

Karin quickly interrupted Tsunade, continuing on her own, "The reason Lady Tsunade was able to discover my talent is because Lady Kagura saved me when I was six years old and taught me to be where I am today. Unless I die, I will never leave Lady Kagura..."

Karin has always stayed by Akihara Kagura's side. She knows almost all of Akihara Kagura's secrets and many of the things Akihara Kagura has done.

Karin was brought to Konoha when she was six years old and sent to the Konoha Ninja Academy. They even found a tutor to help her keep up with the pace.

After graduation, Karin became Kagura Akihara's assistant and received instruction from her, as well as tutoring from Kabuto and Dean Nonou.

When the Chunin Exams were being held, Akihara Kagura helped her find suitable teammates, worried that the little one wouldn't have enough to eat during the exams.

If one day…

If Akihara Kagura were seriously injured and on the verge of death...

Karin would give him all her blood in exchange for Kagura's survival.

"I see..."

Tsunade thought for a moment, sighed, and then took out a scroll and tossed it to Karin: "This is a gift for you. You can study it... Go tell Kagura that I won't transfer you. I hope this turmoil will subside soon!"

however…

Tsunade returned to the Hokage Building and saw the four Hokage.

"Great-Grandpa, Second-Grandpa, Sarutobi-sensei, Minato..."

Tsunade felt a little flustered when she saw them arrive.

This feeling of panic was as if her incompetent ruler had just done something foolish, and the previous Hokage were all coming to punish and reprimand her.

"We're here because of your conflict with Kagura."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi met Tsunade, he saw that his disciple was still looking troubled, so he took the initiative to speak up: "Tsunade, don't worry, this time it was because you wanted to transfer Karin away from him, Kagura was just overreacting a bit..."

"alright!"

Tobirama Senju stopped Hiruzen Sarutobi from continuing, and said in a deep voice, "We have already persuaded that little brat Kagura Akihara. We are here to offer you a solution to the conflict: Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado will take responsibility for this matter. They will resign to take responsibility, which will be a way to give the villagers an explanation..."

"!!!"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's expressions suddenly became somewhat strange.

like…

Something seems off?

The Hokage and his advisors have a conflict. Why are these two advisors resigning? How did this trouble fall on their shoulders?

however…

All four Hokage are here.

Koharu and Homura were unable to refute it.

We can't sacrifice those two Hokage advisors for the sake of Konoha's stability, can we?

Konoha Village.

The matter was quickly resolved.

Because Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, two advisors to the Hokage, issued incorrect orders under the guise of the Hokage's command, a conflict arose between the Hokage and his assistants, forcing the two advisors to resign.

This conflict has now come to an end.

This solution is actually excellent for both Tsunade and Akihara Kagura.

With Tsunade, the newly appointed Hokage, no longer constrained by the two Hokage advisors, Kagura Akihara no longer needed to deal with them.

Only two people remain in Konoha's high-ranking leadership.

[System Notification]: [By abandoning the political struggle with Tsunade and maintaining peace and stability in Konoha, the mission is complete. Reward: Ashura Chakra (Hashirama Senju).]

[System notification: Ashura's chakra has been integrated with the characteristics of the Ninja God.]

"!!!"

Akihara Kagura looked at the mission reward she had received in disbelief.

Is this some kind of joke?

Is this mine going to collapse from being dug up?

How come mining yielded the chakra of Hashirama Senju's past life?

Akihara Kagura frowned and fell into deep thought. He could feel that the chakra in his body was already so abundant that it seemed inexhaustible. Even the Ten-Tails' husk in his body could provide chakra. Ashura's chakra was even more terrifying than the Nine-Tails' chakra.

The only problem is…

I can't find anything to compare myself to.

To be precise, the amount of chakra has increased considerably, but it's still far from enough to cause a qualitative change...

but…

When Akihara Kagura saw what was below, she knew that Senju Hashirama's mine could still be mined, because Senju Tobirama's mine was truly about to collapse.

[System Notification]: [Abandoning the political struggle with Tsunade and maintaining peace and stability in Konoha, the mission is complete. Reward: Combat Experience (Tobirama Senju).]

This superior, for the sake of Konoha, left behind all the forbidden techniques he had learned and researched in Konoha, only to have them all mastered by Akihara Kagura…

This means that…

This Second Hokage's resources were exhausted before these combat experiences were unearthed.

The same applies to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As a professor of ninjutsu, the Third Hokage mastered many of the Five Elements techniques. After his death, Akihara Kagura was no longer hindered in learning those techniques. The Third Hokage's lifelong combat experience lay in the application of the Five Elements techniques.

The only remaining mine…

It seems only Minato Namikaze remains.

[System Notification]: [By abandoning the political struggle with Tsunade and maintaining peace and stability in Konoha, the mission is complete. Reward: Yin Nine-Tails Chakra (Minato Namikaze).]

[System Notification]: [The Yin Nine-Tails' chakra has been integrated into the Ten-Tails' (shell)!]

"..."

Akihara Kagura sensed that two of the Ten-Tails' eyes immediately lit up. This almost living half of the Nine-Tails was absorbed into the Ten-Tails' body, and the Ten-Tails' revival progress suddenly increased by a quarter. The entire revival progress has exceeded sixty percent!

However, with the reward of half a Nine-Tails' chakra already mined, it seems that Minato Namikaze's goldmine is almost completely depleted...

"Konoha's mines are almost depleted..."

Akihara Kagura stared at Namikaze Minato, but her mind was on the Fourth Hokage's defected disciple: "I must dig out Madara Uchiha's legacy from Obito as soon as possible..."

First update!

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