The next morning, Tsunade woke up at home.She and Kawakaze had talked late into the night—she almost didn't make it back.
She felt embarrassed afterward and ended up telling him everything.
If he hadn't been so weak at the time, Tsunade would've punched a few holes in him already.
She got up, washed, and composed herself.
Then Tsunade headed to the construction company to notify them that full-scale construction was officially beginning.
After that, we went to Uda Koharu's home, but the advisor hadn't started her work yet.
Tsunade knocked and waited.When the door opened, a maid appeared.
"Is Consultant Koharu home?"
"Lady Tsunade, please come in."
Tsunade walked in and saw Uda Koharu eating breakfast.
"Tsunade, what brings you here today?"Koharu Uda-Roots smiled warmly, lacking the usual sternness found in elderly people.
"Well, the hospital construction begins today. We've invited everyone to witness the start of the project."
"As the vice director, you're also part of the hospital."
Tsunade also smiled and sat down across from Koharu Uda-Nai.
"All right, I'll go with you as soon as I finish eating."
Koharu agreed without hesitation. As an advisor, she had some freedom in her schedule.
Once Koharu finished her breakfast, she left with Tsunade for the construction site.
At that time, the site was bustling with activity. Flag-bearing warriors of the Hatake clan were everywhere.
Kawamine and Shumao stood on high ground, fully visible to everyone present.
Nakesu was inspecting the site with the ghost mastiff at his side.
Meanwhile, in Uchiha territory, the clan head and Danzo had gathered a large number of ninjas, preparing to march to the hospital site for an interrogation.
The clan head and Danzo led the charge, and the ninjas followed closely behind.
Tsunade and Koharu walked while chatting.
From Hashirama, to Tobirama, to the current era—In terms of politics, Koharu was giving Tsunade a vivid, living lesson.
After all, when it came to medical ninjutsu, she couldn't compare to Tsunade.
When they arrived, Kawamine and Shumao came forward to greet them.
"Advisor Koharu, this way please."
"Today is the first day of the groundbreaking ceremony. I invited you all because I'd like you to give me some suggestions."
"You're a senior after all."
"Tsunade also praised your medical skills."
Kawamine flashed a bright, flattering smile, almost dizzying the middle-aged woman.
Why hadn't she met someone this considerate when she was young?
"Well, I can't promise I'll have advice to give—but if I do, I'll share it."
When Koharu Uda smiled, her face wrinkled deeply.What woman doesn't enjoy hearing pleasant words?
Tsunade secretly shot Kawamine a glance.When had she ever praised Koharu's medical skills?
Next, led by Kawamine and the others, Koharu inspected the construction site thoroughly.
The way a few key people surrounded her made it feel like a government inspection tour in the countryside.
A little while later, sounds of conflict erupted outside the site.
Hatake warriors had clashed with the Uchiha clan and members of Root, who had just arrived.
A warrior rushed over to report, and Kawamine spoke.
"I'll handle it. Advisor Koharu, please take care of your part as well."
Seeing this, Koharu felt a kind of smug delight—as if someone had finally tried to provoke him.
"I'm part of the hospital too. Let's all go together."
"How could I trouble you to come with us?"
Kawamine remained polite on the surface, but there was a sly smile on his face—everything under control.
"Let's go. I want to see who dares cause trouble at a hospital meant to help the villagers."
Koharu never mentioned clan conflicts.She always prioritized the villagers' well-being.
Before the guilty party even arrived, the blame was already placed squarely on them.
"Very well."
Kawamine led the group toward the scene of the conflict.
Some Hatake warriors had already fallen injured to the ground.
Kawamine's eyes flashed with killing intent. He motioned for the injured to be carried away.
The attackers were Root members brought by Danzo.
Danzo flinched when he saw Kawamine, but felt reassured when he noticed the Uchiha present.
If anything happened, he could always run.
When he noticed Koharu Uda-Nai behind them, confusion filled his eyes.Koharu? What are you doing here?
"Danzo? I'm the future vice director of this hospital."
"Is it so strange for me to be here?"
Although Koharu and Danzo had been classmates, her impression of him had never been good.People who hid too much were rarely likable.
And Danzo's ambition and ruthlessness only lowered her opinion further.
Her tone toward him was far from polite.
"You're the vice director?"
A fire sparked in Danzo's chest, but he had nowhere to vent it.
Then the Uchiha clan head stepped forward.
"That's not the issue here."
"Our Uchiha clan and Lord Danzo came here today to demand you hand over the murderer."
"You injured members of my clan and killed five Root operatives. Are you still going to protect a criminal like that?"
His attitude was hostile, his tone aggressive—as if disagreement alone would push him to draw his blade.
The Uchiha clan head's accusations tightened the tension on all sides.
Kawamine thought to himself:This old fox really could've been a professional actor.
He kept his guard up, watching the Uchiha carefully.
"Don't tell me you don't know what we're talking about."
"And even if I did protect him—what then?"
The old man, quick-tempered and prone to drawing his sword at the slightest clash, was shedding the last of his cold facade.
I can't beat Kawamine, and I can't kill you shameless bastards.
"Hatake Sakumo, don't go too far," Danzo snapped, remembering the Root ninja who died under Sakumo's blade.
"Even if I bully you—so what, old man? You're just another worm crawling in the dark."
Hatake Sakumo mocked him proudly.Danzo's face darkened with fury.
"If you have something to say, say it properly. Don't provoke conflict."
Advisor Koharu stepped forward, prepared to mediate.
As the Hokage's advisor, she didn't want to see clan conflict escalate.
"Watch out!"
"Protect Advisor Koharu!"
Before she could finish her second sentence, a kunai with an explosive tag flew straight toward her.
Kawamine reacted instantly, knocking the kunai aside.It crashed into the distance and detonated harmlessly.
"I didn't do that," Danzo said quickly, realizing the situation was spiraling out of control.
But it was already too late.
The moment Kawamine struck back, Sakumo became a tiger among sheep.Root operatives fell like vegetables chopped under a blade.
Fortunately, Sakumo was acting alone—and most Root ninja had kept their distance.
Hatake warriors and Uchiha ninjas clashed in brutal close combat.
Kawamine had already locked onto Danzo as his target.
He swung the Hakkaku Cold Blade straight toward Danzo's neck.
Last time in the quiet room, the space was too small, and Danzo had sensed something was wrong, dodging just in time.
Kawamine's strike missed.
"That's interesting."
"This has nothing to do with me. It was the Uchiha who planned this."
Danzo was still scrambling for excuses, unaware he had walked directly into a trap.
With Tsunade covering her, Koharu had already retreated from the battlefield—her role completed.
Naixue and the ghost mastiff tore through the Root forces, almost unstoppable.
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