Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Danzo's Shock—"This Kid’s Abilities Are Insane; The Plan Must Accelerate!"

Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Danzo's Shock—"This Kid’s Abilities Are Insane; The Plan Must Accelerate!"



Tsunade thought she must be out of her mind to have ever listened to Takuya's suggestion and taken up the position of Head of the Logistics Department. Now she was running herself ragged, not even dreaming of a full night's sleep. Didn't he realize that a lack of sleep was the worst thing for a woman's appearance?

That brat Takuya, he'd better watch out when he returns... she fumed.

After delaying as long as she could, Tsunade finally forced herself up, yawning endlessly, and made her way to the Hokage's office building.

When she arrived, Konoha's "troublesome trio" of high-ranking elders were already waiting there. Danzo entered without a word, took his seat, and silently observed. Homura rubbed his eyes, visibly annoyed at being woken from his sleep.

"Why the urgency, Hiruzen? What's going on?" he asked.

Hiruzen was puffing away on his pipe, filling the office with smoke. He barely had time to clear the air, glancing at Koharu with a brief nod. "We'll wait until Tsunade arrives. Take a moment to settle in."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Koharu's face flashed with irritation, but she kept quiet, merely crossing her arms and closing her eyes to rest.

It was well known that Tsunade and Koharu didn't get along. The rest had grown accustomed to their mutual hostility-frequent verbal jabs were practically standard, nothing shocking at all.

Finally, the door to the office opened, and Tsunade strode in. In the past, Koharu would likely have criticized her for keeping everyone waiting, but after so many times of being yelled at and even having Tsunade's hand at her throat, she had learned to hold her tongue. Koharu wasn't foolish enough to provoke Tsunade without reason.

"What do you need, old man? Can't it wait until tomorrow? I'm exhausted," Tsunade muttered as she entered, visibly annoyed.

Seeing Tsunade's complaint, the Third Hokage relaxed a bit, his expression softening. "War demands constant attention to logistics, Tsunade. It's no easy job. Thank you for your hard work."

Koharu and Homura exchanged shocked looks.

"Comparable to the First?" Koharu scoffed. "Perhaps not, but he is undeniably strong."

Meanwhile, Danzo's expression grew darker as he read through the report.

For Tsunade and Konoha, this was fantastic news. But for Danzo, it was a disaster. The sheer scope of Takuya's capabilities was beginning to seem... unnatural. To wield Tailed Beast Bombs—an ability usually exclusive to the Tailed Beasts themselves?

How in the world had Takuya managed to summon such a creature? Just thinking of Takuya's white dragon, Shiro, filled Danzo with frustration. Many in Konoha were curious about the origin of the creature and how Takuya had managed to form a summoning contract with such a powerful beast. Shiro wasn't a Tailed Beast but rivaled one in sheer strength.

Clearly, his plans needed to accelerate.

Forcing himself to stay calm, Danzo handed the scroll to Koharu, who shared it with Homura. As they read it, their faces went pale.

"This... can't be real!" Koharu gasped, looking as if she'd seen a ghost. Homura was equally shocked.

"Hmm." Tsunade folded her arms, unimpressed. "So, are you doubting Orochimaru's intel? If that's the case, perhaps you should personally investigate Mist Village?"

"That's not what Koharu meant," Homura interjected, attempting to mediate. "We're just astonished at Takuya's growth. The fact that he's managed to recreate the Tailed Beast Bomb into his own Rasengan form with the help of his summoning... it's unbelievable."

"Now is not the time for arguments," the Third Hokage interrupted, sensing that tensions were rising between Tsunade and the elders. "Mist Village has sustained significant losses, and they haven't caught Takuya or Minato. Yagura's guerrilla tactics are likely to fail, meaning that a full-scale confrontation may be imminent."

"Isn't that exactly what Orochimaru and Konoha have been preparing for?"