Volume 1, Chapter 230 Is it because you can’t do it, or are you unwilling to give up power?

The Third Hokage coughed.

This time he wasn't pretending, he was really choked.

It can be seen how powerful Tsunade's words are.

"And you did it so blatantly. When others took one step back, you took three steps forward. I wonder if the geniuses in the village will choose to be more low-key in the future?

After all, there are precedents like this, so who can guarantee that they won’t become the next one? "

Don't doubt it, Tsunade is not incapable of talking, she just rarely does so.

But that doesn't mean she won't.

Just look at this, the Third Hokage's defense was broken down by just a few words.

"Did you know?"

Looking at the Third Hokage, Tsunade said disappointedly:

"I went to visit Shengshu in the morning. Shengshu didn't understand and asked me why this happened. I didn't know how to answer him."

"Okay, stop talking about it. This won't happen again!!"

The Third Hokage could no longer sit still. Tsunade's words made him feel very uncomfortable.

"That's what you promised last time, and the time before that."

But Tsunade had no intention of backing down.

The Third Hokage: “….”

Yes, it was the same last time, and the time before that!

When did I become the person I hate the most?

And when did I start targeting a child?

The Third Hokage couldn't help but ask himself.

"I shouldn't have listened to other people's slander."

As a last resort, the Third Hokage chose to pass on the blame and minimize the impact of the incident first.

"Besides, I have relieved Xiaochun and the others of their duties. They have done a lot of things that are detrimental to the village recently. I think they need to calm down."

There is such a thing?

Currently, only the parties involved, Orochimaru and Jiraiya know that Utane Koharu and others have been dismissed from their positions and have lost their power.

If the Third Hokage hadn't said it himself, Tsunade wouldn't have believed that such a thing would happen.

Something must have happened. It's impossible for the old man to dismiss them from their positions without any reason and only retain their positions as elders and assistants to the Hokage.

But it’s better to cancel it, so you don’t have to fight for it yourself.

By then, everyone will be red in the face and have a thick neck.

After thinking about it all night and barely closing her eyes, Tsunade decided to adopt Chitsuki's opinion.

Whether it is for Qianyue or for herself, or even for Shengshu and the future of the village, she must stand up and fight for it.

My original intention was to give you dignity, but since you have no shame, don't blame me, Tsunade, for personally strangling you.

To put it in Qianyue’s words, I’m tired and don’t want to bother with you guys anymore.

So, I choose to join you.

The worst that can happen is that we hurt each other and see who suffers in the end.

Who is unlucky.

“That’s great.”

A smile appeared on Tsunade's serious face.

The Third Hokage breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

Tsunade is no longer expressionless. As long as there is a change, whether she is angry or happy, it is a good start.

The Third Hokage was not afraid of Tsunade getting angry, he was afraid of Tsunade staring at him expressionlessly, which made him always feel that something bad was about to happen.

Soon, the Third Hokage's premonition came true.

Tsunade was so happy when she learned that Utane Koharu and Mitokado En had been stripped of their power.

Maybe this is just a short-term problem and things will return to normal after a while.

But does Tsunade need to care about this?

No need, she just knew that there was a vacant position, so the Third Hokage should not make any excuses.

Pulling up a chair, Tsunade sat in front of the Hokage's desk:

"Old man, I've thought it through. Instead of living in a muddle, I'd better do more things that benefit the village. Leave the treasury to me. Don't worry, I won't use public funds for gambling."

“Bang!!”

The Third Hokage was about to pick up the teacup, but his hand shook and the cup dropped to the ground.

The teacup broke and the tea spilled all over the floor.

A lot of it splashed onto Tsunade's trouser legs.

"Ministry of Finance? Impossible!!!"

The Third Hokage stood up in shock. The Ministry of Finance is one of the most important departments of Konoha.

The Third Hokage has always been in control.

Even though Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En had been eyeing this position for a while, the Third Hokage still refused to give in.

You can only feel at ease if you have financial power in your own hands.

Even so, Utane Koharu and Mitokado En also embezzled funds with the help of the logistics department, but the Third Hokage didn't know about it.

"Teacher, are you afraid that I'm addicted to gambling, so you don't want to hand over the Treasury to me?"

The smile on Tsunade's face disappeared:

"Or do you think that since the Senju clan is gone and my grandmother is gone, I shouldn't be able to control some of the village's power?"

"No, that's not what I meant."

The Third Hokage quickly explained:

"Tsunade, the Finance Department and the Anbu are among the most important departments in the village. They are directly controlled by the Hokage and cannot be separated. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Where did the Sarutobi clan and the Shimura clan get their development funds from? And..."

The Third Hokage was shocked and quickly interrupted Tsunade, trying to persuade her earnestly:

"Tsunade, I can understand you, but you also have to understand the teacher. The Ministry of Finance and the Anbu are really not good. This is not a matter of development or not."

In the entire Konoha, only Tsunade dared to speak out these things.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya knew about it, but they pretended to be ignorant.

Because once this kind of thing gets out, the entire Konoha will be in chaos.

Using the funds and resources for training civilian ninjas to train family ninjas, this is a brilliant plan!

He really is worthy of being the Hokage.

Only if you sit in this position can you dare to do such a thing, right?

"Can't, or don't want to?"

Tsunade demanded.

The Third Hokage has a bigger head than the other two. What has stimulated Tsunade?

Didn’t you hate power before?

Why did he suddenly change his mind and target the Ministry of Finance directly? The Ministry of Finance cannot be handed over to others, otherwise some things cannot be concealed.

"no."

The Third Hokage could only put on a serious face:

"Tsunade, other departments are easy to deal with, except for the Finance Department and the Anbu. Even if you are my disciple and the granddaughter of the First Generation, it is not possible."

"Then the logistics department, is this okay?"

Tsunade started to change the concept. You can't let go of the Finance Department, but you can at least put it in the Logistics Department.

"this........"

The Third Hokage was stunned and almost nodded, but fortunately he reacted quickly.

The logistics department and the medical department are the bases of Utane Koharu and Mitokado En. If Tsunade takes away the logistics department, these two people will definitely be furious.

No, there are three, and there is also Danzo.

"Tsunade, I don't understand why you're suddenly so concerned about all this. I think you're too anxious. How about this? I'll arrange for you to go to the medical department to adapt for a while. What do you think?"

The power must be returned to Koharu and Menen as soon as possible, otherwise it would be really ugly if Tsunade made a fuss.

As for Danzo, take your time.

Let him calm down for a while.

The powers of Utane Koharu and Mitokado En were removed, and Tsunade wanted to come in, but the Third Hokage couldn't find a good reason to refuse.

Otherwise, if the past is brought up, the only one who will be embarrassed will be Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Okay, teacher, you are very thoughtful. I will stay in the medical department and be a doctor in the future."

Why does this sound a bit weird?

I always feel like Tsunade is planning something.

Am I thinking too much?

"That's right."

Tsunade seemed to remember something:

"Teacher, I'm a little short of money now. Can you help me calculate how much military merit I have left and convert all my contributions into money? I'm almost broke lately."

“Ahem!!!”

"Change all of it into money?"

The Third Hokage's eyes widened and his voice rose several degrees.