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Chapter 176 Radicals within the Conservatives (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Hokage's office.

This time, Tsunade sat behind her desk, while Hiruzen Sarutobi, now the Hokage's assistant, leisurely puffed on his pipe.

Genichi Kishita and Fugaku Uchiha were also present at this time.

"It can be basically confirmed that Uchiha Tetsuka has joined Uchiha Madara."

Tsunade said solemnly.

Previously, Genichi Kishita had asked to see Uchiha Tekka's corpse, but to his surprise, it turned out to be a fake corpse.

It's a complete fake White Zetsu.

Fugaku Uchiha was somewhat puzzled: "Wouldn't it be better if the body couldn't be found at all?"

"After all, there are quite a few missing persons whose bodies were never found."

"This seems unnecessary."

Shuxia Xuanyi said, "If I hadn't brought it up, I'm afraid none of you would have thought of it this way."

He initially shared this view, thinking that Madara Uchiha's actions were unnecessary.

However, this overlooks the most crucial point.

That is, Genichi Kinoshita himself possessed information about White Zetsu, but Madara Uchiha was unaware that he possessed so much information about White Zetsu and himself.

Even though Genichi had taken half of the White Zetsu's corpse with him before.

However, although a lot of information can be gleaned from the corpses, it is actually difficult to fully grasp all the information by studying only the White Zetsu corpses.

For example, a transformation technique that mimics chakra in a way that is indistinguishable from reality.

"Secondly, based on the intelligence we already have, even if we can't determine exactly who is being controlled by Uchiha Madara, we will definitely focus on those people whose bodies have gone missing."

Genichi Shushita said, "Then it's only natural to remove the chakra marks from these people."

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately understood: "A sensory barrier?"

"It was to better infiltrate Konoha by using Uchiha Tetsuka's identity."

Shuxia Gen nodded: "That should be it. There might be others, but I haven't thought of any yet."

Madara Uchiha didn't actually care about his identity being exposed.

A mix of truth and falsehood is more deceptive.

Tsunade said, "Then let the barrier team quickly fix this loophole."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "No, stay."

Genichiro nodded: "The Third Hokage is right. Leave him here, but have the barrier team keep a close eye on Uchiha Tetsuka's chakra."

He thought for a moment and added, "I will send one of my clones to guard the barrier."

Surely Uchiha Tetsuka wouldn't activate Kamui if he were to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, would he?
If so, he would definitely beat the author's head to a pulp.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village is shrouded in a barrier that possesses sensory capabilities and can identify whether someone is a Hidden Leaf ninja.

It can be alerted if an outsider intrudes.

Only a small number of people in Konoha knew the secret code for the barrier, and most of them, including Uchiha Tetsuka, did not.

To enter silently, one must either use space-time ninjutsu or break the barrier technique.

In the original timeline, Pain invaded Konoha by entering from the air and using a summoning jutsu to confuse the Konoha Barrier Team, making them believe that only one enemy had entered.

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "In order to prevent Uchiha Tetsuka from knowing the barrier's secret formula, we will have the barrier team modify the barrier formula."

"besides……"

"Chief Fugaku."

Tsunade looked at Fugaku Uchiha: "Is it possible to get Tetsuo Uchiha to change his mind?"

Fugaku Uchiha shook his head: "That's probably difficult."

"This kind of thing is not a good thing if you are not completely sure about it."

Tsunade nodded: "Understood."

Indeed, if Uchiha Tetsuhi could be persuaded to change his mind, he could also become a spy.

But what if it's fake?
It's probably very difficult for them to trust each other anymore.

"Then let's prepare for the worst!"

Tsunade said in a deep voice, "Clan Chief Fugaku, I need to reorganize the Security Department."

Fugaku Uchiha immediately nodded: "Yes, Uchiha will fully cooperate."

The security department is the Uchiha's private territory, but it also restricts the Uchiha.

In Konoha, the most central figures are naturally the higher-ups.

The previous high-ranking officials included Hiruzen Sarutobi, the third Hokage, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade were not considered high-ranking decision-makers in Konoha.

The next core unit is the Anbu, which is directly under the Hokage.

The Dark Division is actually divided into many departments.

For example, the intelligence department and the interrogation department are actually under the Anbu, directly under the Hokage.

And none of this has anything to do with the Uchiha clan.

It is also basically unrelated to the Hyuga clan.

The Uchiha clan was rejected by the Konoha leadership.

The Hyuga clan's policies, which have been in place since the time of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, have suppressed other powerful clans, and this is also related to the Hyuga clan's strategy of staying away from the core of Konoha.

In the original timeline, Itachi Uchiha was the first Uchiha to join the Anbu.

Fugaku Uchiha even ordered his son to use his position in the Anbu to spy on Konoha's high-ranking officials and gather intelligence.

Now that Obito Uchiha has become a member of Tsunade's Hokage Guard, he has entered the core power structure of Konoha.

Fugaku Uchiha wasn't stupid; he wouldn't cling to the Security Department.

Is the Security Department more important than the Dark Division?

Obito Uchiha becoming a member of the Hokage's Guard was a signal given by Tsunade.

Fugaku Uchiha received the message, so he expressed his support without hesitation.

Having taken this step, Tsunade went a step further: "There are other departments that also need to be filled by Uchiha elites."

Fugaku Uchiha was startled and quickly replied, "The Uchiha clan will completely obey the Hokage's orders."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

He felt that Tsunade was too radical.

It's enough to start with the security forces.

They built mutual trust and then gradually moved forward.

Such a radical approach could easily lead to problems.

The Uchiha clan, in particular, is too uncontrollable.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't as hostile to the Uchiha clan as Danzo was, he still harbored some fear and wariness towards them.

After all, the Uchiha clan had even betrayed their clan leader, Madara Uchiha!
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi both needed to utilize the Uchiha clan and was wary of them.

In the original timeline, due to the Nine-Tails' attack, the rift between the Uchiha and Konoha widened, and their mutual distrust intensified.

As the war ended, the Uchiha clan's strength continued to recover, and the radical faction became increasingly dissatisfied with the status quo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to resolve the issue in a more gentle way, but unfortunately he couldn't find a good solution because he himself found it difficult to trust the Uchiha clan.

This is something that Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, two Uchiha clan members who were extremely loyal to Konoha, could not change.

So in the end, it was as if Hiruzen Sarutobi had done nothing at all.

Because he couldn't come up with a good solution, and with Danzo dead, the last peaceful solution was no longer available for Shisui Uchiha, so the only option was to eliminate the Uchiha clan.

Unable to suppress Danzo internally, and lacking the resolve to change and suppress the impending coup by the Uchiha clan externally.

Tsunade doesn't know what the future holds, but she recently accompanied Hiruzen Sarutobi on business and gained a deep understanding of the internal situation of Konoha. She has already deeply felt the cracks within Konoha.

The Uchiha and Hyuga clans are both.

Aside from moments like the Fourth Shinobi World War, the power of these two clans cannot be effectively utilized.

Now there's Madara Uchiha, a major problem.

If not handled properly, Tsunade believes that Konoha may follow in the footsteps of Kirigakure.

They either resorted to a bloody internal purge or resolved their internal conflicts through external wars.

This is not what she wanted.

Now that she has become Hokage, Tsunade wants to make the treasures left by her grandfather and the others even better.

So she decided to give it a try.

Even being a little radical is fine.

Because Genichi under the tree was there.

Even if there were problems, Tsunade believed that Genichi Koushi could control the situation.

If the Uchiha obediently cooperates with her, accepts her trust, and reciprocates that trust, then that's good.

Through back-and-forth exchanges, trust was gradually built, and the rifts were mended.

Tsunade doesn't mind Uchiha clan members entering key departments.

If they remain stubborn, then Tsunade has already decided to act swiftly and decisively, eliminating the internal threat by force.

We will not give Madara Uchiha any opportunity to take advantage.

Therefore, Tsunade noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, but pretended not to see it.

She had already discussed this matter with Genichi Kinoshita beforehand, and even sought the opinions of Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

To bridge the rift in trust, Tsunade chose to take a big step forward herself.

As for the Uchiha clan's selfish motives.

Who doesn't have selfish motives?

Tsunade believed that she also had her own selfish motives. As long as she could suppress them, she would use the Uchiha and Hyuga clans to their death.

According to what Genichi Kinoshita told her privately, the answer was: the Uchiha and Hyuga are top-tier cattle and horses, how can we keep them and not use them?
If we're going to use oxen and horses, then we should at least give them some grass to eat!
Want to get into the core power structure? Come on in, welcome!

Give it your all!
After Fugaku Uchiha left, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly said, "Tsunade, isn't this a bit too radical?"

Tsunade said with a serious face, "We can't worry about that now."

“I know the Uchiha prioritize clan interests, but that’s true of any ninja clan.”

"This is also why my second grandfather disbanded the Senju clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had nothing to say.

That's the truth. During his tenure, the Sarutobi clan grew at its fastest rate.

The Sarutobi clan naturally gained enormous benefits as a result.

After blocking Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade said, "Everyone has selfish motives, every clan has selfish motives, and I have selfish motives too."

"But as long as the overall interests of the village outweigh the selfishness of each individual or family, they can be kept in check."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "This is too dangerous."

Tsunade countered, "Is he more dangerous than Madara Uchiha?"

"Moreover, teacher, I have Genichi, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and your support, teacher. I believe we can stabilize the situation." "The worst-case scenario is that we will wipe out the Uchiha clan and completely eliminate this threat."

The last sentence was full of murderous intent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat surprised, then his face turned a little bitter.

Xuan Yi watched with a smile from under the tree.

Tsunade's personality is inherently impulsive and fiery.

Despite being a medical ninja, Tsunade, as a woman, killed quite a few people during the war.

In terms of being soft-hearted, she ranks second among the three legendary Sannin, while Jiraiya is the most soft-hearted.

If you think that you can't bring yourself to hurt Tsunade because she's a woman, then you're completely wrong.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought that Tsunade, the Fourth Hokage, would be relatively mild in her methods, but he never expected this.

The impetuous young Tsunade was a radical within the conservative faction.

"I'm getting old..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly.

The successive deaths of Danzo and the other two had indeed been a great blow to him.

At that time, only he and Akimichi Torifu remained as his companions.

However, Akimichi Torifu is not in good health and is in a semi-hidden state.

Looking at Tsunade and Genichi Kinoshita standing beside her, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Tsunade was his disciple, and although Genichi Koushi was not his disciple, he was someone he valued and nurtured step by step.

"That's settled then. Let me know if you need anything."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

Tsunade nodded and said, "I'll definitely be troubling you a lot in the future."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, then turned and left.

After watching Hiruzen Sarutobi leave, Tsunade took out a document and gave it to Genichi Kinoshita.

Genichi Shushita took it and saw that it was a personnel arrangement document.

Kakashi joins the Anbu.

Genichi Shushita, advisor to the Hokage, captain of the Root unit.

Nara Shikaku is the leader of the Jonin team and also serves as an advisor to the Hokage.

Minato Namikaze, advisor to the Hokage and assistant to the Hokage.

Jiraiya, Hokage advisor.

Orochimaru, Hokage advisor.

Sakumo Hatake, Hokage advisor.

Hiashi Hyuga, advisor to the Hokage.

Fugaku Uchiha, advisor to the Hokage.

Akimichi Torifu, Hokage Advisor.

Pharmacist Nonou, head of the medical team, and assistant to the Hokage.

Well, the Naruto advisors are being thrown around like they're free.

However, this advisor is different from the Hokage's assistant; they are essentially a think tank and do not have any real power.

This was also suggested by Genichi Kinoshita, but Tsunade used it more boldly.

In addition, there is the Hokage's assistant.

Kushina Uzumaki, Ina Uzumaki, Shizune, Nono Yakushi.

The Hokage Guard, Captain Genma Shiranui, members Kurenai Yuhi, Aoba Yamashiro, Raido Namiashi, and Obito Uchiha.

Generally speaking, it's a four-person team, but Obito Uchiha was squeezed in.

The assistant team was also suggested by Genichi Kinoshita, in order to reduce Tsunade's workload and prevent her from having no time for training.

After reviewing the list, Genichi looked up and asked, "Have we already talked to Orochimaru?"

Tsunade nodded: "I want to reinstate Root under the Anbu and restore its training function. That guy doesn't want to take charge of Root either. He's obsessed with research now and too lazy to guide the younger generation."

"Of course, the funding for the experimental base will be substantial."

Genichi Shushita laughed and said, "As long as there are results, funding is not a problem."

Tsunade said seriously, "However, the previous situation must not be allowed to happen again."

"It's acceptable to use enemies for human experiments, but it's absolutely unacceptable to use our own people."

"Especially the Uchiha clan!"

"I've already spoken to Orochimaru. If we get caught, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Shuxia Xuan nodded: "Of course."

It doesn't mean it can't harm Konoha and the Land of Fire, but that doesn't mean it can't harm other countries.

The Leaf Village cannot contain them.

Genichi under the tree didn't have the saintly heart to care.

His bottom line has always been flexible, and he has often used his enemies as test subjects.

He doesn't even plan to check the accounts at the root.

He didn't even need to investigate to know that Orochimaru must have embezzled a lot of money and then secretly built an experimental base outside.

"I'll have Chizuki lead the team as guards for a while, and you'll train Shiranui Genma and the others for a period of time."

Tsunade gave the order.

Xuan Yi sighed under the tree, "As expected, there's no time for leisure."

Tsunade snorted, "This task is already very easy. You only need to use one clone, which won't interfere with your training."

"You can have your assistant handle the daily operations of the roots."

She was well aware of the importance of Genichi's strength, so she would not assign him any missions unless absolutely necessary.

Moreover, with characters like Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze around, Genichi Koushi is generally not needed.

Shuxia Gen nodded, then asked, "What about the other members of Root?"

"If it's just a training department for the Dark Division, it shouldn't need to be that large-scale."

The size of the Root organization is almost comparable to that of the Hokage's direct subordinates, the Anbu.

With Danzo's death, all the curse marks on everyone's bodies automatically disappeared.

Tsunade had anticipated this: "Let them join the Anbu for a while to adapt, and then gradually return them to the ranks of ordinary ninjas."

The Root was originally established to train personnel for the Dark Division.

However, Danzo gradually seized control of Root and transformed it from a simple training department into a violent organization capable of carrying out missions independently.

Tsunade now wants to restore the Root's original function, so she took down Orochimaru.

Genichi Shushita had no intention of seizing power.

"Do you have any suggestions regarding Kushina's protection?"

Tsunade asked.

This is a problem that's giving her a huge headache.

Against an enemy like Uchiha Madara, perhaps only the protection of Genichi Kinoshita and Minato Namikaze would be effective.

Genichi Shushita comforted her, "Actually, most of the time you don't need to worry too much."

"Kushina herself possesses considerable fighting ability."

"If Madara Uchiha appears, then naturally Minato and I will be there."

"I guess things are still the same as before."

"but……"

Genichi under the tree hesitated slightly.

Tsunade asked, "But what?"

Genichi Shushita said, "Perhaps we could let Kushina try to control the Nine-Tails' power and use it in battle."

Tsunade pondered, "Like my grandmother?"

“I’ve heard that my grandmother seems to be able to control the power of the Nine-Tails.”

"But this is probably not so simple."

Xuan nodded under the tree.

He didn't know the extent to which Mito Uzumaki had control over the Nine-Tails' power.

I vaguely remember that he possessed the same malice perception as Naruto in Nine-Tails Mode.

But it doesn't matter, he probably knows how to cultivate the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

For Kushina Uzumaki, the most difficult thing was resisting the Nine-Tails' malicious attacks.

Once you pass this test, you can forcibly seize the Nine-Tails' chakra and enter Nine-Tails Sage Mode without needing to be in sync with the Nine-Tails.

I just don't know if it will work with Minato Namikaze's help.

"After the last battle, it seems that the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure and the Eight-Tails have developed a working relationship, and their control over the tailed beast's power will probably increase dramatically."

Genichi Shushita said, "If the Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast are of one mind, it is foreseeable that the Jinchuriki's strength will be greatly enhanced, possibly exceeding the power of 1+1."

"A meeting of minds?"

Tsunade frowned: "That will probably be very difficult."

"Kushina has a strong aversion to and wariness of the Nine-Tails."

Knowing this, Genichi Shushita said, "Therefore, we will settle for second best and forcibly seize the power of the Nine-Tails."

"Based on my understanding of Tailed Beast Chakra, overcoming the malice of the Tailed Beast Chakra is not a problem."

Tsunade completely trusted Genichi Koushi. She slapped her hand on the desk and said, "Let's ask Minato and his wife for their opinions first. If they agree, then let's give it a try."

Genichi Shushita, having mastered Wood Release, was not afraid of Kushina Uzumaki going berserk.

"I'll go and talk to Brother Minato and the others about this!"

Xuan Yi spoke up from under the tree.

Tsunade replied matter-of-factly, "Since you brought it up, of course you should go and say it."

Then there was a knock on the door.

Tsunade casually said, "Go in!"

The door was pushed open, and Uzumaki Ina and Shizune walked in, each carrying a file taller than their heads.

"Lady Tsunade, these are the documents to be approved today, most of them are about missions."

Uzumaki Namikaze.

Tsunade's face immediately darkened upon seeing this.

Genichi Shushita quickly waved his hand: "You guys are busy, I'll be going now!"

(End of this chapter)