Two elders, we're almost there!"
The three guards accompanying Homura and Koharu spoke. They were members of Root—loyal to Danzo.
After the Uchiha Clan Massacre, the Third Hokage had dismissed Danzo from his position as Hokage's assistant and ordered the disbandment of Root.
But those were just empty words.
If the Third Hokage wanted to rule Konoha effectively, he couldn't do it without Danzo.
On the surface, the Third Hokage upheld an image of justice and righteousness.
But in the shadows, Danzo'sRoot continued to operate in secrecy.
Because the Third Hokage knew one thing—where there is light, there must also be darkness.
And who better to bear that darkness than Danzo?
Ambush
Swish—
Suddenly, three shuriken sliced through the air at high speed, their velocity creating sharp sparks as they flew.
The power behind them was clear.
The three Root members reacted instantly, drawing their blades.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
With a series of precise deflections, they blocked all three incoming projectiles.
One of the guards scowled.
"Who's there?! Stop hiding and show yourself!"
Tsunade Appears
From the shadows, a figure stepped forward.
A woman in a flowing blue robe, her expression calm yet confident.
A faint smile curled on her lips.
Tsunade.
Shock Among the Elders
"L-Lady Hokage?!"
The three Root members stiffened in shock.
Even Homura and Koharu were caught off guard.
"Tsunade?! What are you doing here?"
Tsunade smirked.
"Heh... Koharu-sensei, am I not allowed to be here?"
The two elders exchanged wary glances.
According to their calculations, Tsunade should still be in the Hokage Office, handling administrative work.
But instead, she was here—confronting them.
Confrontation
Tsunade took a step forward.
"So, Koharu-sensei, where exactly are you and Homura-sensei headed?"
Despite the sharpness of her question, the two elders remained composed.
They were seasoned politicians, veterans of countless political maneuvers.
With calm expressions, Homura responded.
"Ahem... We're on our way to meet Danzo to discuss village affairs."
Then, with a pointed look, he added,
"But Hokage, why are you out here instead of handling official matters?"
As shinobi from the same era as the Third Hokage, Homura and Koharu still carried the authority of their generation.
It was customary for Tsunade to address them as sensei—just as Naruto and his peers referred to their instructors as Guy-sensei or Kurenai-sensei.
Over the years, Homura and Koharu had dedicated themselves to the village.
They had survived countless political storms and built an unshakable presence within Konoha's leadership.
Their expressions remained unreadable as they carefully measured Tsunade's reaction.
After all, visiting Danzo was not a crime.
Tsunade's Intentions
"Oh? So you two want to see Danzo?"
Tsunade's tone was light, yet there was an underlying sharpness.
Her gaze never wavered.
Homura and Koharu frowned slightly.
Something about Tsunade's behavior unsettled them.
"Hokage, if you have no business here, you should return to the village and resume your duties."
"I'm fine,"Tsunade replied smoothly. "But there's someone else who wants to see you."
The two elders stiffened.
"Who?"
Koharu furrowed her brows. "We have urgent matters to discuss. If it's not important, let's reschedule."
Homura and Koharu had been advisors for decades—ever since the Third Hokage's reign.
To them, Tsunade was still a junior.
Yet here she was, speaking as if they were the ones who had to answer to her.
Their patience wore thin.
The Arrival of Uchiha Nanaya
Tsunade chuckled, shaking her head.
"Oh, don't worry about rescheduling... That person is already here."
Before the elders could react—
"Yo! Good afternoon, you two!"
Uchiha Nanaya suddenly appeared beside Tsunade, greeting Homura and Koharu with an easygoing smile.
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