Konoha: Who's the good guy?

That afternoon, a notice was posted on the notice board outside the Hokage's office building in Konoha.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, collapsed today due to long-term overwork and his body could no longer cope. He has been sent to Konoha Hospital for closed treatment.

After discussions at a meeting of Konoha's high-ranking officials, Tsunade was unanimously elected as the Fourth Hokage.

The villagers of Konoha were somewhat surprised that Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was always in excellent health, would suddenly collapse.

However, she did not seem to object to the news that Tsunade would become the Fourth Hokage.

Ultimately, who becomes Hokage has little to do with them.

Ordinary people are concerned about what to eat today, whether vegetable prices have gone up again, how much money they earned this month, and whether they can earn more next month.

As for the lower-ranking ninjas.

The Konoha leadership has discussed it, and even influential ninjas like Orochimaru and Jiraiya have publicly expressed their support for Tsunade.

Do they have a place to express their opinions?

Are you really not afraid of being questioned by the Root and Anbu ninjas who have now mobilized all their forces?

Moreover, Tsunade is actually quite nice!

As the granddaughter of the First and Second Hokage, she is a top-tier medical ninja in Konoha who has saved countless lives.

She undoubtedly deserves to become Hokage.

Although I've heard they're a bit of a gambler, which of the three ninjas doesn't have their own little flaws and hobbies?

Compared to Jiraiya, who was caught countless times while lying on top of the women's bath, and Orochimaru, who looked rather cold and somewhat frightening.

Tsunade is undoubtedly more easily accepted by them.

After communicating with and intimidating the village's leadership, the ninja clan chief, and the heads of various departments in advance.

The change of Hokage in Konoha did not cause much of a stir.

All work is proceeding as usual.

Even many clan leaders took the initiative to go to the Hokage Building to re-register the ninjas in their clans.

The old, dilapidated ship that is Konoha is clearly beginning to radiate new life.

In the Hokage Building, in the Hokage's office.

With her feet propped up on the desk and reclining in her chair, Tsunade glanced at the document in her hand, and after deeming it acceptable, casually signed her name and handed it to Taji, who was waiting nearby.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun streaming through the window, Tsunade yawned lazily, a few tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

"The Hokage's job doesn't seem that busy~!"

In the office, Nara Shikaku, Nara Suzaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Aburame Shiki, Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Kurama Murakumo, and others who heard her words all looked up, their expressions full of speechlessness.

hateful!

Let them out before you say that!

Heaven help them, they've only had a short break during lunchtime from morning until now.

The rest of the time was spent constantly approving documents, processing them, and then handing them over to Tsunade for review.

It's great to be valued by the new Hokage.

However, being supervised at work means not only having to consider how to properly handle problems, but also having to ensure that the handling methods are as pleasing as possible to Tsunade.

I'm really tired, okay?

The selection of Anbu members left by the Third Hokage needs to be screened and adjusted; supplies for the 3,000 frontline troops are being integrated and approved; and compensation for the fallen members also needs to be tallied and distributed...

Aside from these major events, the highly centralized policies left by the previous three generations also played a role.

Even things like repairing toilets at Mandiantang, setting up sheds at jiujiu ya, hanging up signs at Ganmeitang, dealing with the stench from the pig farm, or handling someone's carelessly dumped pet excrement, would be sent to the Hokage's office.

This workload.

This is absolutely terrible!

"What's with all those expressions? Shikaku, and that bastard Yamanaka Kei, didn't they say there was a new policy to be implemented?"

Tsunade tilted her body to the side, reclining and looking at Nara Shikaku on the sofa.

"Yes, Fourth Hokage. In our plan, we will break up and reorganize many of the existing departments, streamline personnel and refine responsibilities. However, it is estimated that it will take at least three days to complete."

Nara Shikaku straightened up and briefly explained the departmental reorganization.

The capable rise, the mediocre fall.

These six words are simple to say, but extremely difficult to do.

This is why Tsunade's power exceeded everyone's expectations. The appearance of the First Hokage and others also made all the discordant voices in Konoha disappear.

Otherwise, this matter cannot be accomplished in just a few days!

"By then, those toilet repair documents won't be sent over, right?"

"Yes, responsibilities are broken down to each department, class, and even individual, so that minor matters can be handled independently by those below."

"Has my assistant been chosen yet?"

"......I."

"Great job! I have high hopes for you, the future looks bright! Hehehe~"

Tsunade lay on the chair, grinning from ear to ear.

Becoming Hokage isn't that hard!

Once the departmental reorganization is completed in a few days, let Nara Shikaku fill in for her, and she can leave a photo of herself here. Then she can go wherever she wants!

It's been so long since I've been to a fighting arena!

By the way, the Hokage should receive a monthly stipend, right?

"Lu Jiu, how much do I earn in a month?"

"...Lord Hokage, Kei asked me to tell you that if you dare to go to the fighting arena, he'll bite you."

Nara Shikaku said this with a strange expression.

The expressions of the others in the Hokage's office immediately became quite interesting.

What does that mean?

bite?

"Is he even a human being?!"

Tsunade's body jerked violently, and she almost fell off the chair.

Three days ago, when Shan Zhongjing took that bite, she wished she could die on the spot.

Again?

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three days later.

The meeting room of the Kazekage Building in Sunagakure Village.

Many high-ranking members of Sunagakure gathered together, all looking solemnly at Chiyo, who sat to the left of the Kazekage.

"Gentlemen, Onoki and Koto of Iwagakure have rejected our proposal. Only Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, is willing to assist us in the negotiations in a few days."

Qian's expression was heavy, and his voice carried an undeniable weariness.

Originally, it was thought that after seeing Konoha's ambition to annex other ninja villages, Onoki would only superficially agree and be ready to fight back at any time.

Who knew that the stubborn old man, who had been so defiant for decades, would actually be serious!

"Only the Four-Tails Jinchuriki? Our Bunpuku should also have one..."

"Is there no response from Kumogakure? Raikage A is a very assertive person, isn't he?"

"The Raikage is too far away; even a Ninja Hawk couldn't fly that fast."

"What about Kirigakure? Didn't they say their newly chosen Fourth Mizukage was killed by Konoha? Why haven't they made any moves?"

"The situation is clearly unfavorable to us! According to intelligence from the front lines..."

"Didn't Fugi say he went to the Wind Temple to request reinforcements and get the Wind Temple's ninja monks to join the resistance? Why hasn't he returned yet?"

"News just arrived this morning: in an attempt to persuade the abbot of Kaze-no-ji Temple, he decided to become a monk, but the abbot's attitude remains unclear..."

"The Temple of Wind, damn it! Do they really think they can escape unscathed if something like this really happens?"

Amidst the clamor of discussion, the high-ranking members of Sunagakure were like ants on a hot pan, extremely anxious, yet unable to reach a conclusion.

Standing not far behind Chiyo, Yekura glanced sideways at Bunfuku, who was meditating and chanting sutras in a corner of the conference room.

Leaning against the wall of the conference room, looking at the sandstorm outside the window, he couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

The battle a week ago left Rasa crippled.

Although Chiyo didn't say anything openly, she suppressed the other high-ranking officials' desire to nominate the Fourth Kazekage.

In a move that was ostensibly a promotion but actually a demotion, she was transferred directly to the puppeteer unit, becoming its nominal commander.

Everyone knows that the puppeteer unit only listens to Chiyo!

Isn't this just keeping an eye on her?

Today, when she came to attend the high-level meeting, there wasn't even a chair available, so she had to stand behind Chiyo.

Sunagakure, may you just be finished!

She's not going to let anyone suffer this injustice!

Rumble~

A rumbling sound, like muffled thunder, accompanied by violent tremors, came from outside Sunagakure.

Ye Cang suddenly turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Outside the glass window, a colossal Wood Release: Thousand-Armed Kannon statue, resembling a deity, crashed down outside the southern wall of Sunagakure!

The wall, which is over a hundred meters high, only covers the area below the knees of the Guanyin statue!

Rumble~ Rumble~

One muffled thud and tremor after another was heard.

Ye Cang moved his feet and quickly rushed out of the conference room, appearing on the top of the Fengying Building.

Even though it was somewhat anticipated.

But when she saw one giant creature after another appear, completely occupying the high walls surrounding Sunagakure, she was still terrified and frightened!

Outside the walls at both the north and south ends, there stands a nearly 1,000-meter-tall wooden statue of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin!

Above the east and west gates, a blue Susanoo over two hundred meters tall and another slightly smaller, light green Susanoo were flying in mid-air!

Between Wood Release and Susanoo.

Nine-Tailed Fox with its nine tails swaying, Three-Tailed Fox lying on the wall, slugs from Shikkotsu Forest, Gamabunta from Mount Myōboku, Manda from Ryūchi Cave, Ibuki, the salamander that should be in Amegakure, and a giant lizard I'd never seen before...

A piercing alarm sounded throughout Sunagakure.

The high-ranking members of Sunagakure who rushed out of the conference room looked at the scene before them, but none of them gave any instructions on how to proceed.

Fear gripped my heart.

When true despair arrives, everyone knows it.

Resistance will only lead to destruction!