Volume 1, Chapter 516: I just hesitated for a moment, why did Lord Hokage turn against me?

This kind of thing is not to be afraid of opposition, but to be afraid of the allies who originally stood on your side suddenly changing their minds and turning to others, which would be a big trouble.

In the Sarutobi clan's territory, the Third Hokage has retired from the army and entered into retirement life.

He was wearing a loose robe, smoking a pipe, and sitting alone on the eaves playing chess.

Who would have thought that the Third Hokage would also try what the Nara clan liked to do.

Normally, playing chess alone is very stressful for the brain.

Tsunade did not go through the door, but climbed over the wall to enter the Third Hokage's house.

The Anbu ninjas who were responsible for protecting the Third Hokage pretended that no one had been there after seeing clearly that the person coming was their own Hokage.

"Is that Tsunade?"

The Third Hokage, who was playing chess, took down his pipe and placed it on the chessboard.

"Old man, I have something to discuss with you."

Tsunade didn't bother to hide her whereabouts and just sat cross-legged on the floor.

Unlike others, Tsunade did not wear the battle robe representing Hokage even after becoming the Fourth Hokage.

In addition to the combat shirt, he wore a long robe on the outside.

She used to like green, but after being complained about by Qianyue a few times, she changed to white.

"You want to discuss something with me?"

The Third Hokage was a little puzzled. Tsunade was the Hokage now. She could do whatever she wanted without asking him for permission.

Unless what Tsunade wants to do has a huge impact, or even involves digging up old issues.

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage lost his composure.

"Tsunade, we had an agreement, and what's past is past."

Old accounts will not be settled, with the exception of Danzo's case, but those of others cannot be settled.

This was a negotiation between the Third Hokage and Tsunade, and the medical department will continue to be managed by Utane Koharu and Mitokado En, and the Elders will let go of everything else.

Now that Tsunade wants to bring up old issues, the Third Hokage will definitely stop her.

"It's not that."

Tsunade curled her lips:

"Teacher, I came to you just to let you know. I will gather all the families of Konoha to the Hokage's office tomorrow to discuss the ninja census.

Over time, many families seem to have forgotten the essence of the village.

I won’t say anything else, the inheritance belongs to each family, but even the ninjas are hidden, isn’t that a bit too much?”

“........”

The Third Hokage couldn't help but be stunned.

The ninja census does not really involve digging up old scores, but the impact it brings is no small matter.

But the Third Hokage couldn't find any fault with it.

Because this was something Tsunade could handle, coming to him was just to give him a heads up.

After all, the Sarutobi clan can't escape.

“Do I have to check?”

The Third Hokage sighed.

“We must check.”

Tsunade nodded seriously and made a promise:

"It's just a census of ninjas that are not on record. I need to record these. As for the others, I won't pursue them."

I don’t care how ninjas are trained, where the resources come from, or whether it is reasonable.

I'm only concerned with census of the number of ninjas, and not a single one can be hidden.

Even if they are assassins trained by my family, they must be registered with me.

As for the rest, that is your family's business.

“........”

Does it make any difference?

Just because you don't pursue it doesn't mean others won't.

The Third Hokage began to have a headache.

If Tsunade came to bring up old issues, he could still step in to stop her.

But Tsunade was not bringing up old issues.

It was just a census of ninjas, he had no reason to refuse, and he couldn't refuse.

You have nothing to hide, why are you nervous?

Or do you want to challenge the authority of the Hokage?

After smoking in silence for a while, the Third Hokage slowly spoke:

“I’m afraid the resistance will be great.”

"I know."

Tsunade didn't care about the resistance at all:

“The Uchiha and Ino-Shika-cho will start first, and they won’t refuse.

As for other families, just take your time.

I came to see you, old man, because I hope you can make the right choice.

What I am doing is good for the development of the village and will not harm the interests of the families. Everything will remain the same."

Seeing the Third Hokage fall silent again, Tsunade stood up and walked outside:

"Teacher, I hope you can think it over carefully. Some things cannot be hidden. I hope you can understand me."

Still climbing over the wall, Tsunade clapped her hands and said to the ANBU ninja:

"Please ask the Uchiha clan leader and Akimichi Torifuze-senpai to come to the Hokage's office. I need something from them."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

The voice of an Anbu ninja was heard on the deserted street.

She has already notified the Third Hokage that if he does not cooperate, then Tsunade will have no choice but to take a tougher attitude, and perhaps even use some more despicable means.

Just like Qianyue said, I have plenty of ways to torment you, as long as you can bear it.

You used to be able to torment me, but now it's my turn.

When Tsunade returned to the Hokage's office, Akimichi Torifuze and Uchiha Fugaku had already arrived.

Uchiha Fugaku was very excited. Tsunade looking for him meant that the Uchiha could get rid of the previous constraints and targeting.

The fat man Akimichi Norifuge was a little confused. He couldn't understand why Tsunade would come to him at this time.

"Tsunade-chan, do you need anything from me?"

Tsunade came, Akimichi Norifuge laughed, Uchiha Fugaku sat down seriously, but he didn't dare to laugh like Akimichi Norifuge.

"There are some important matters that I would like to discuss with my seniors."

Sitting in the chair, Tsunade organized her words:

"Senior, I need to conduct a census of the ninjas from each family, and I hope Ino-Shika-Chou can take the lead."

Census........

In Konoha, ninjas are divided into civilian ninjas and family ninjas. Civilian ninjas do not need to be censused because every one of them is registered.

But this is not necessarily the case for family ninjas, as many family ninjas are not registered.

Not even going to ninja school.

He has been brought up by his family since he was young and has always stayed in the family.

It's a hidden power.

There are quite a few ninjas like this.

"Forehead........"

Qiu Daoqufeng's fat face twitched and the smile on his face froze.

Is it appropriate to throw a bomb directly at someone?

Qiu Daoqufeng smiled bitterly: "Little Tsunade, it's not that I don't want to help you, but..."

"I know this kind of thing has a huge impact and will cause a lot of resistance, but I need to investigate. Is that okay, Uchiha?"

Tsunade looked at Uchiha Fugaku.

"no problem."

Now is the time to surrender, will Uchiha Fugaku refuse?

Won't.

On the contrary, he will do it beautifully.

As long as Tsunade doesn't ask for Uchiha's various inherited ninjutsu, Uchiha Fugaku will cooperate with Tsunade obediently.

Besides, the Uchiha clan is not afraid of offending other clans. In Konoha, the Uchiha clan has no popularity at all.

Other families are distancing themselves from them or even targeting them for various reasons. In such a situation, the Uchiha people do not need to consider the face of any family and just need to take care of themselves.

“........”

Akimichi Tofu was hesitant and entangled, but Uchiha Fugaku agreed without saying a word.

This gives people a very subtle feeling.

Look, Tsunade's eyes gradually changed when she looked at Akimichi Norifuze, and Akimichi Norifuze cursed Uchiha Fugaku in her heart.

"Xiao Gang..."

"Please call me Hokage-sama."

I offer you face, but you don't want it, so we'll just do it impartially.

Ino-Shika-Chou, stay away from her from now on and never get too close to the Hokage.

Qiu Daoqufeng looked stunned.

Obviously, he didn't expect Tsunade to turn hostile like this.

This speed is a bit hard to keep up with, so I hesitated for a moment. Is there any need to be so cruel to target a fat guy like me?

It seems there is no way to avoid it.

Qiu Daoqufeng rubbed his face depressedly:

"Ino-Shika-cho will cooperate with Hokage-sama."

Just as Qianyue said, Uchiha had no choice but to surrender, and Ino-Shika-Chou had no choice but to surrender.

They can only remain neutral and continue to rely on the Hokage. Unless Tsunade does something ridiculous or harms the interests of the village, Ino-Shika-Chou can only cooperate.

"Thank you for your hard work, senior."

After Akimichi Tofu nodded, Tsunade's expression finally looked better.

Although it was a bit uncomfortable, fortunately Akimichi Norifuze could accept it. He didn't expect Tsunade to listen to his advice obediently.