Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 178 Helplessness and Madness

"Thank you very much, Hokage-sama."

Shikamaru also quickly bowed 90 degrees to Tsunade in front of him.

"Nothing, this is the mission I assigned to you. It's getting late, you should go down and rest first. Choji and the others also need to rest for a while, you can come back in a few days."

Listening to Shikamaru's words, Tsunade's pupils seemed to reveal a bitter smile, but then it quickly disappeared. She gently patted Shikamaru's shoulder and said.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Shikamaru bowed again, then took a deep look at the emergency room behind him before turning around and leaving. However, compared to when he came to the hospital, Shikamaru's steps were much lighter when he left.

The best news is that my companion’s life is not in danger.

After Shikamaru left.

Tsunade also stepped out of the corridor where the emergency room was located and walked to a courtyard where Choza, Shikaku, and Kakashi, who had just started intensive treatment with Shizune's assistance, were already there.

"So, is the situation really the same as reported?"

Tsunade asked as she looked at Kakashi and Choza with a solemn expression.

The reason why she agreed to Naruto's request before was because she preferred Naruto, and the other was that like Tsunade, she felt that both Menma and Sasuke were only 12 years old after all. Although they had some of their own thoughts, they were definitely influenced and bewitched by Orochimaru. As long as the right choice was made, it might not be impossible to make the two of them stop in their tracks.

Especially Menma, he is the son of Minato and Kushina.

Tsunade really thinks it is possible to manipulate it back.

In that case, the Nine-Tailed Fox's problem could be solved smoothly without considering other solutions. But now it seems that she herself made a huge misjudgment.

Just kill Kakashi.

Can Menma be so cruel to Naruto?
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, everything is exactly as reported."

After sighing lightly, Kakashi shook his head helplessly and replied.

Even now, Kakashi still didn't want to believe that Menma could be so cruel. If he really killed all of them, Kakashi felt that it was within the "reasonable" range. But considering that he was willing to kill Naruto, Kakashi really felt that Menma was determined to go down this path and would not leave any room for himself.

"Is that so? Shikaku, immediately pass this news to Jiraiya and tell him that time is running out. Also, have the Anbu shrink a little during this period of time, especially the Root. You must keep a close eye on them. Never, never let the previous incident happen again, or at least react to it as soon as possible. Do you understand? "

After all, it is most appropriate to let Jiraiya make the choice on this issue, at least that's what Tsunade herself hopes.

Otherwise, once we reach the worst situation.

Tsunade felt that it would be very uncomfortable with Naruto and Jiraiya.

This was something Tsunade didn't want to see.

At the very least, when the situation seems to have at least a little room for rescue, let Jiraiya make the final choice.

And with Danzo.

Tsunade just felt both annoyed and helpless.

As Hokage.

There was actually a force in the village that she couldn't control, and even her knowledge of the root's actions was greatly restricted.

Tsunade really couldn't tolerate such a situation.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I will do it immediately."

Shikaku also nodded and said with a solemn look on his face.

"Well, I'll trouble you with this. I'll take care of the two advisors. By the way, Kakashi, how is Naruto doing?"

After Tsunade nodded, she turned her gaze back to Kakashi and asked with a hint of concern.

"It doesn't look very good now. The blow to Naruto this time was indeed a bit too great. After all..."

Thinking of Naruto's appearance on the way back, Kakashi's face also showed a trace of worry.

"Let him calm down for now. Some things, after all, he still has to rely on himself to get through them, no matter what the future holds."

Tsunade frowned, and finally could only speak with a helpless look.

I want to do something.

But as someone who had lost her loved ones, Tsunade knew better that she had to rely on herself to get out of this kind of spiritual dilemma, and that other people's verbal comfort could only remain on the surface.

Moreover, Tsunade does not think that Naruto, who she has placed her "faith" in, is a weak person. Tsunade believes that Naruto can definitely get back on his feet.

"Yes, Tsunade-sama."

"Well, you need to rest for a few days to recover from your injuries. Don't go on any missions during this period, Kakashi. I will personally perform an eye transplant on you in a few days, and then you can rest at home."

Tsunade looked at Kakashi's left eye which was covered with a bandage and spoke softly.

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Lady Tsunade."

Kakashi also bowed slightly.

Soon afterwards.

Kakashi, Choza, and Shikaku also retreated one after another.

Tsunade also stayed there for a short while and then returned to the location of the Hokage building.

'These are troubled times. . . . '

The conflict just ended.

Only here did negotiations with the Sand Village begin.

Sasuke defected again.

Then, even more 'worse' changes occurred in Menma's area.

There are still three old guys in the village who are holding things back.

All of this made Tsunade feel tired and irritated.

The position of the Fifth Hokage was far more difficult than previously expected. Sometimes Tsunade even planned to cut the Gordian knot, but in the end she had to suppress herself.

And all of this is the biggest problem of the Hidden Leaf Village.

At the same time.

In the Hidden Leaf Village, in the underground base where the Root is located.

"What did you say!? Team Bingqi was wiped out!?"

Danzo looked at his subordinates who came to report with a gloomy look and spoke in an extremely cold tone.

"Yes, Master Danzo, the bodies were brought back by Hatake Kakashi and Akimichi Choza. The identities of each person have been confirmed. According to the reports of Hatake Kakashi and others, all of them died at the hands of the traitorous ninja Uzumaki Menma."

This person from the root still responded in the calmest tone.

"Uzumaki Menma!? Are you sure the information is correct!?"

Danzo had a look of disbelief on his face.

This is an elite Root team led by a Jonin, and the rest of the members are all the best among the Chunins.

Danzo just couldn't believe that Menma Uzumaki alone could kill so many of his subordinates.

Even if Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

But he's only 12 years old! ?
(End of this chapter)