Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Third Hokage Compromises, Tsunade Takes Over Logistics

Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Third Hokage Compromises, Tsunade Takes Over Logistics



"And besides, you never gave me the money, so I had to send the bills to your office."

So, all of this is your fault. Don't try to argue otherwise. Tsunade expertly passed the blame onto the Third Hokage.

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The Third Hokage held back his rising anger, fearing that if he lost control, he might explode.

"Tsunade, let's put aside the matter of the house for now. You've done a lot for the village, and spending some money is understandable. But we can't continue like this. Do you understand?"

"The long years of war have already drained the village's finances."

Tsunade tilted her head as the Third Hokage tried to reason with her, his tone laced with frustration.

"I don't manage the Treasury. How would I know if there's any money left?"

"You... I..."

The Third Hokage was left speechless by her bluntness.

It was true; Tsunade didn't oversee the Treasury, so how could she know how much money was left in the village's coffers? Even if there was money, the Third Hokage could always claim there wasn't. What was Tsunade going to do, audit the accounts herself?

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"Well, if that's all, I'll head out. Everyone's waiting for me to join them for barbecue." "Enough!!"

Tsunade clearly had no intention of changing her ways. Her attitude made it obvious-she was going to keep spending. And who knows what she'd buy next? Today it was houses; tomorrow, it might be some high-end equipment. That would be even more of a headache. Medical equipment doesn't come cheap; it could easily run into the tens of millions or even billions of ryō. The Third Hokage couldn't handle Tsunade's reckless spending like this.

Even if Tsunade didn't buy things for herself, she could find other ways to drain resources.

Today, the Medical Department needs this. Tomorrow, they'll need that. "Pay up quickly, or the department can't function anymore."

"All of this ends here. No more targeting Yagami Takuya or anyone else, I assure you. And starting today, you'll take over management of the Logistics Department."

The Third Hokage had finally given in.

He couldn't handle Tsunade's endless spending spree any longer. Under normal circumstances, during peacetime, the Third Hokage might have been able to ignore her tantrums. But with Konoha still embroiled in war, if Tsunade started making a scene, he'd be the one suffering.

If things got out of hand, it could negatively impact the war effort and even upset the Daimyō, which would create even bigger problems.

And who would the Daimyō look to for financial support if Konoha's funds were drained?

Hearing about Tsunade's wild spending spree had them in a panic.

But there was little they could do. In their current positions, they couldn't just storm into the Hokage's office and demand answers as they once could.

Doing so would risk exposing the Anbu infiltration and create an even bigger mess.

So, they had no choice but to wait.

Fortunately for them, the Third Hokage hadn't completely abandoned them. When the summons came, they felt a sense of relief as they headed toward the Hokage's office.

"See? I knew Hiruzen wouldn't abandon us," Koharu said with a hint of satisfaction as they

walked.

Homura smiled and added, "That's just Hiruzen's nature. He's angry about what Danzō did, and it's understandable. This meeting is probably about Tsunade and Yagami Takuya. We should be ready to let these issues go for now."

"You're right," Koharu agreed. "What's important now is to regain Hiruzen's trust and return to our original positions. The sooner the war ends, the better."

"As for Danzō, we'll deal with him later."

Neither of them knew that their control over the Logistics Department had already been

handed over to Tsunade. They believed the Third Hokage had forgiven them and spent the walk strategizing their next moves.

It wasn't until they arrived at the Hokage's office and learned that Tsunade was now in charge of the Logistics Department that they were completely blindsided. "Hiruzen, what's the meaning of this? The Logistics and Medical Departments have always been under the Elder Council's management, and now you've given them to Tsunade? Are you really going to make such a drastic change over something Danzō did?" Koharu was livid, her

voice rising in pitch.

Homura stood beside her, his face equally grim.

You two really have the nerve to bring up Danzō's actions? If it weren't for your constant indulgence, would he have dared to go this far?

The Third Hokage snorted and said, "I think Danzō could use a bit more rest. And let me

remind you, I'm the Hokage. Just as I appointed you to lead the Logistics and Medical Departments, I can appoint others as well."

"Tsunade's status, her strength, and her reputation in the village all make her more than

qualified for the role."

"I feel very comfortable entrusting the Logistics Department to her."

"You don't trust us?" Koharu practically shrieked.