The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

"I have already spoken with the Daimyo about this matter, and he has agreed to allocate the necessary funds to rebuild Konoha."

After Nara Shikaku finished explaining the general situation, before Tsunade could speak, Utatane Koharu interrupted and puffed out her chest to show off her contribution.

That old guy...

Tsunade remained outwardly calm, even showing an approving expression, but her hands under the table were already clenched into fists.

Just then, a Jonin suddenly stood up from his seat and pulled a crumpled piece of paper from his vest.

"Lord Hokage, I'm reporting that Advisor Koharu has been transferring funds from the Ministry of Finance to her private account for the past ten years. Recently, 30% of the Daimyo's allocations have gone missing, leaving only 70% in the village's account."

The sudden report left the many Jonin present looking at each other in bewilderment.

Most importantly, this Jonin's appearance was completely unfamiliar, and most of the people present could not immediately recall his name.

"And this is...?"

Tsunade also looked embarrassed, because she didn't know the other person's name either, so she could only lower her voice and ask Shikaku next to her.

"Nanye Hang, originally belonged to Gen."

Thanks to his photographic memory, Shikaku was able to give a reply immediately.

Danzo's subordinates?

Tsunade's eyes darted around, as if she were deep in thought.

"You bullshit!"

It was only then that Koharu Utatane realized what was happening, and she retorted loudly with a flushed face.

"This is a record of Xiaochun's embezzlement."

Minamino Wataru completely ignored Utatane Koharu and handed the documents in his hand to Tsunade.

"Teacher Xiaochun, take a look for yourself."

Tsunade quickly skimmed through it and then handed it to Koharu Utatane.

As Xiaochun turned to look at the extremely detailed records in the materials, large drops of sweat slid down her forehead.

It must be Hinata Sawatatsu.

At this moment, both Tsunade and Koharu Utatane had the same thought in their minds.

Chapter 77 Departure, Target: The Moon

Faced with overwhelming evidence, Koharu's resistance was even more futile than anyone had anticipated. She was immediately dismissed from her position as Hokage's advisor by Tsunade and sent home to recuperate under the "escort" of two Anbu members.

Immediately, Tsunade remained calm, as if she hadn't taken the recent incident to heart. Instead, she proceeded with the agenda, discussing specific matters such as the Konoha reconstruction plan and negotiations with the Sand Village with the Jonin.

As the sun set and the lights came on on every floor of the Hokage Building, Nara Shikaku announced the end of the meeting.

boom!

After guessing that all the Jonin had left, Tsunade could no longer contain her anger and slammed her fist down again, her monstrous strength instantly splitting the long table in two.

"Hyuga Zetsu, what exactly is he planning to do?"

After returning to Konoha, Tsunade spoke with Jiraiya and learned that the Root organization founded by Danzo was now under the control of Hyuga Sawatatsu.

Tsunade had already devised a preliminary plan in her mind: how to gradually dismantle the Root organization and bring all its members back under the Hokage's control. She was determined not to be like Danzo in the past, who was like a country within a country, where even the Hokage had no right to use the Root organization's power and was completely subservient to Danzo.

However, Tsunade had only just taken office when Hyuga Sawatatsu so blatantly used a borrowed knife to kill someone, which clearly crossed the line of Tsunade's tolerance.

Although she also disliked Koharu Utatane who acted arrogantly because of her age, Hyuga Sawatatsu's actions made her feel that the Hokage's authority was being challenged.

"Let's go settle the score with that kid!"

Tsunade, growing angrier the more she thought about it, suddenly stood up from her seat and stormed out of the Hokage Building.

"Lord Hokage, shall we call Lord Jiraiya?"

A hint of worry appeared in Shizune's eyes as she spoke.

"There's no need for that!"

Tsunade continued walking, rejecting Shizune's suggestion.

Firstly, Tsunade didn't think that as Hokage, she would be in danger within Konoha; secondly, if she called Jiraiya, the whole situation would change completely.

Konoha, which has just experienced a major upheaval, cannot withstand another turmoil.

boom!

The gate to the Root organization, located deep in the earth, was shattered by Tsunade's monstrous punch, and she strode inside.

To Tsunade's surprise, despite the commotion, the entire Root organization remained silent, as if it were completely deserted.

This is the headquarters of Root? It's not what I imagined.

Shizune followed behind Tsunade, surveying the surroundings.

Even though Shizune didn't live in Konoha for very long, spending most of her time away from the village with Tsunade, she still heard about Root, which was rumored to have been demonized long ago.

"Tsunade, no, I should call her Hokage-sama, is there some mission that requires the Root to be dispatched?"

In the hall, Hyuga Zechen sat in a chair, looking at Tsunade approaching, and said with a smile.

"Were you behind today's events?"

Tsunade looked at Hyuga Sawatatsu in front of her and felt that he seemed to have changed a lot since not long ago.

So, his usual demeanor was all an act; this is his true self.

“Indeed, for the prosperity of the village, these internal parasites must be eliminated.”

Hinata Zechen originally didn't want to hide anything, otherwise he would have already manipulated others to complete the report.

"As the Fifth Hokage, I hereby announce the complete disbandment of Root. All members will be incorporated into the Anbu and will be under my command."

Tsunade's face hardened, and she announced loudly.

"Is this how the Hokage treats a hero who saved the village in a critical moment? Such behavior will chill everyone's hearts."

Hyuga Zechen's expression remained unchanged, showing no concern for Tsunade's threat.

Only if Tsunade publicly announces this matter during a Jonin team meeting can it be shown that she has made up her mind. With only three people present, it's clearly more of a test.

"As a member of Konoha, I suggest that the Hokage should consider this carefully and not act rashly."

Before Hyuga Zechen could finish speaking, footsteps began to sound, and one Root member after another entered the hall from the left passage, kneeling before Tsunade.

"Please consider this carefully, Lord Hokage."

Just as Tsunade's eyes were burning with rage, a series of human puppets dressed in red robes shot out from the other passage, led by the Kazekage puppet.

Why would you spit out meat that's already in your mouth? The power of a voice has always been determined by the strength of the contestant.

There can only be one Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha.

What if I say no?

Faced with the muscles that Hyuga Zechen displayed, Tsunade lowered her eyes, her face ashen.

"Believe me, if we break off relations, it won't benefit anyone."

Hinata Zechen stood up from his seat and spread his hands.

“The village is extremely short of funds and will not provide any funding for Gen in the future.”

After a long silence, Tsunade slowly raised her head, seemingly having regained her composure.

Maintaining a department requires an enormous amount of funding, and Tsunade clearly wanted to keep Hyuga Sawatatsu under her thumb.

"The village should treat them as ordinary ninjas and let them take on ninja missions as usual."

With the Wind Shadow Puppet present, extracting gold from the desert using the power of Magnet Release is a piece of cake, more than enough to support these few dozen people.

"Then let's leave it at that."

After Tsunade finished speaking, word by word, she turned around and tried to leave.

"The name 'Root' doesn't sound good, so I plan to change it to 'Pillar Organization,' like a giant pillar supporting the village. What do you think, Hokage?"

Hearing the voice behind her, Tsunade paused before taking long strides again.

"what ever!"

When she reached the gate, Tsunade suddenly clenched her fist and slammed it against the wooden pillar in a fit of rage.

boom!

Most of the wall collapsed instantly under the impact of the monstrous force, and dust fell from the ceiling of the hall.

Why didn't it erupt on the spot?

It seems the position of Hokage can indeed change a person. The hot-tempered Tsunade actually tolerated Hyuga Sawa's behavior of obeying orders but not following orders.

However, this is understandable. After all, Tsunade has just taken the position of Hokage and her own team is not yet complete. Once the two sides break off relations, regardless of whether Tsunade can suppress Hyuga Sawatatsu, it will cause a major blow to her reputation.

Having grasped the righteous cause, Tsunade will have plenty of ways to gradually dismantle Hyuga Sawatatsu's power.

Perhaps it's time to go to the moon and bring back to Earth the greatest treasure left behind by Hamura.

Such a huge Tenseigan cannot be wasted.

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Three days later, as Tsunade faced a pile of documents on her desk with a worried expression, Shizune walked into the office with a solemn expression.

"Lady Tsunade, Hyuga Sawatatsu has left the village and his whereabouts are unknown."

Thanks to Danzo's legacy, members of Root can leave Konoha without mission instructions.

"Send a team of secret agents to see if they can find out where he is."

Although she knew the chances of the Anbu successfully tracking her down were extremely slim, Tsunade couldn't help but feel uneasy if she didn't find out where Hyuga Sawatatsu was.

However, after only half a day, the team of secret agents returned empty-handed, having lost track of their target.

Hinata Zetsu, what exactly do you want to do?

Looking at the birds soaring past the window, Tsunade's eyes were full of doubt.

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