Starting with rogue ninjas, building the insect kingdom.

Chapter 312 Tsunade Leaves, Danzo Emerges

Elder Koharu once again adopted the air of someone with experience, saying, "As a woman, I completely understand her previous actions. She wanted to protect her child, which is understandable, but Konoha is now at a critical juncture. She is the granddaughter of the First Hokage, the eldest princess of Konoha; shouldn't she be on the front lines?"

Mitokado Yan remained silent for a long time before finally sighing, "Well, it seems there's no other way. Let's go to the hospital to see him."

After saying that, the two walked out of the office and headed straight for Konoha Hospital.

In Konoha Hospital, Tsunade's ward was open, but no one was inside.

The bed was neatly made, and the crib was empty. All the clothes in the closet were gone, and even the comb and mirror on the dressing table were taken away.

"Where is everyone?" Koharu, looking at the empty room, asked the question that struck her as a matter of life and death.

The nurse lowered her head, not daring to speak loudly: "Lady Tsunade... left yesterday."

Xiaochun, who was changing dorm rooms, called out, "Where did you go?"

"I don't know, she didn't say."

"Why didn't you report that Tsunade left?!"

"Haru, let it go. She's just a nurse, don't make things difficult for her." Mitokado Homura quickly stepped in to play the peacemaker: "The most important thing right now is to find Tsunade!"

"You're dismissed. Pack your bags and leave," said Xiaochun, pointing at the nurse.

Finally, she took a deep breath, turned around and walked out of the ward, striding towards the hospital gate.

Two ninjas stood at the entrance; they were Shiranui Kumo and Kamitsuki Chiko, responsible for coming and going.

Koharu stepped forward and questioned, "Did either of you see Tsunade leave?"

"Reporting to the two elders, Lady Tsunade left Konoha yesterday with her disciples and children."

"Why didn't you stop Tsunade from leaving?"

The two exchanged a glance, and one of them, forcing a smile, said, "Lady Utatane, Lady Tsunade is the princess of the Land of Fire. We have no authority to prevent her from leaving."

"No authority? You are Konoha ninjas. Without the Hokage's orders, none of you are allowed to leave the village!"

Shingetsu followed up, saying, "Lord Utatane, the Hokage was unconscious at the time, and no one gave any orders. Moreover—"

"And all of that is just an excuse. Your duty is to protect Konoha and prevent defections. Do you know what happened to the gate guards who caused the last defection? Such dereliction of duty shows you should be replaced!"

Koharu pointed at the two of them and unleashed a torrent of words, releasing all the pent-up anger she had been holding in for days.

At first, the two of them just lowered their heads and silently endured it, because according to the rules, they really shouldn't have let Tsunade leave.

But even without the Hokage's orders, how could the two of them possibly be a match for Tsunade, even though she had just given birth?

Furthermore, she was originally a princess of the Land of Fire, born with a noble status. Moreover, when she left, Tsunade wasn't even wearing a headband. How could you possibly manage a noble with the authority to manage ninjas?

Finally, Kagura could no longer bear the insults. He reached out and took off the badge from his left arm, throwing it on the ground.

Clang!

The two men threw down their medals and turned to leave.

Let whoever wants to be the doorkeeper be it.

They had all witnessed what these two elders had been doing these past few days. They called it a thorough investigation and interrogation, but everyone knew what they were really up to.

Now they're sending two special Jonin to stop Tsunade? I doubt even if the two elders stood at the door themselves, they could stop her.

Xiaochun, who was turning over a new room, was trembling with anger. She pointed at the two men and said she wanted to dismiss them: "They've rebelled...they've all rebelled!"

"And Tsunade, I'm going to designate her as a rogue ninja too!"

"Shut up for a minute!" Mitokado Homura suddenly raised his voice. "The priority now is to solve the problem, not create more problems."

Are you yelling at me?

Koharu turned around and looked at him incredulously. Weren't they on the same side, allies who grew up together and stood united against a common enemy?

"You're too noisy!"

"you--"

Xiaochun's chest heaved violently as she turned to her new room, but she didn't say anything more.

The ship of friendship capsized easily, and the two elders fell into a cold war, no longer speaking to each other.

They each returned to their offices, splitting up their duties and using all available resources to try to maintain the situation in Konoha.

To be honest, they still care about Konoha. No matter how much they fight for power, it's all for Konoha's sake, at least that's what they believe in their hearts.

However, their thinking is outdated and their abilities are insufficient. In addition, Konoha started a plan to eliminate experts several years ago. Now, Konoha's experts have either left or died. To be honest, there is no one left to carry the banner, unless the Nine-Tails is sent out to help.

But that's Konoha's last line of defense; it can't be used unless it's absolutely necessary.

Another day later, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally woke up.

He walked out of the ward leaning on crutches, wearing a hospital gown with a warm robe over it.

His complexion was poor, his lips were pale, but his eyes were still relatively clear.

Outside the Hokage's office building, Mitokado Homura strode over.

"Hiruzen, you're finally awake!"

At this moment, the two saw Hiruzen Sarutobi as if he were their savior, because they were truly at a loss regarding the current situation in Konoha.

As expected, not just anyone can become Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back down in his seat and said, "I've heard about the situation at the front."

"First, immediately send Minato Namikaze back from the front lines to fill Orochimaru's vacant position and confront Iwagakure."

Koharu Utatane nodded, but then added, "Minato's abilities are fine, but he's too inexperienced. I'm afraid he won't be able to control those Jonin."

"We have to suppress him, even if we can't." Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude was unusually firm: "No one is more suitable than him right now."

"Secondly, let Danzo come out and take charge of the overall situation."

Hearing this, the two felt a bit conflicted.

The promotion of Fumikaze Minato to power was a pre-planned move, and there's nothing wrong with it.

However, if Shimura Danzo is released, their good days will probably be over.

But right now they have no other options.

Especially when the situation on the front lines is critical, the two of them alone are simply not enough to maintain the situation. At this time, a capable and resourceful person is needed to take the lead.

Regardless of whether the methods are shady or not, at least it adds an extra layer of strength and relieves some of their burden.

"Then let's do it your way. I'll get right to it." Mitokado Homura said, turning and leaving the office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and closed his eyes.

Koharu Utatane wanted to say something more, but he only said, "I know what you've been doing these past few days. I don't want to be too harsh, but in short, it's all for Konoha!"