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Upon seeing this, Bai Mu immediately spoke up to stop them.
"Alright, I won't be influenced. I won't rush in blindly, nor will I be obsessed with the plan. I've always done whatever makes me happy and I won't stick to any particular method. You can rest assured about that."
What are we arguing about?
This is pointless, so shut up!
Because Bai Mu was adamant and demanded that they stop arguing, even though Alice Lise and Esdeath still didn't get along, they had no choice but to obey.
……
Time passed, and the next day arrived.
Tsunade's digestion time was a little too long, but the effect was no different. It's not about the length of time, but rather that it varies from person to person.
The moment Tsunade woke up, she immediately rolled to her feet and subconsciously looked around.
At a glance, I spotted Shiramaki, Esdeath, and Alice Lise.
"You've been watching over me the whole time?" she asked, somewhat bewildered.
"You're overthinking it. You just woke up. We're not here to protect you," Esdeath said, indicating that she was mistaken and that it was impossible.
"It's good that you're awake. Congratulations on your improved strength." Alice Lise was more polite than Esdeath, congratulating Tsunade on becoming stronger.
Tsunade:"……"
Their attitude seemed a bit strange.
Forget about that right now, I'd rather observe myself more.
Tsunade was fully aware of the changes within her body, especially the changes in chakra, which were probably beyond the reach of her grandfather, Hashirama Senju.
And also, the power of Wood Release...
Without hesitation, Tsunade clasped her hands together, ready to unleash Wood Release. But just as she was about to succeed, Hakumu interrupted her, preventing her from doing so.
"I know you're excited, but do you think it's appropriate to use Wood Release now?"
The power of Wood Release is of great significance to Konoha.
Although Hakumu could understand Tsunade's feelings.
But you definitely can't use it right now.
Because it's really not suitable.
"Not suitable."
Tsunade calmed down and realized that Bai Mu was right; using Wood Release in this environment was really inappropriate and could easily cause some problems.
However, this situation is also problematic. You, Uchiha Hakumoku, are in the same tent as me. Aren't there rumors going around? Damn it, what are you doing?
"Wait, is it appropriate for you to be in the same tent as me?"
When Tsunade thought of this, she was dissatisfied and questioned him about it.
"I just arrived."
Bai Mu replied without changing his expression.
“Yes, we’ve always been here, and he just arrived,” Esdeath immediately replied with a smile.
Although Alice Lise didn't speak, her expression said it all, meaning that what was said was true, and that was indeed the case.
However, Tsunade didn't believe it. "You're all in cahoots. How could I not know what's going on?"
Although she didn't care much about these rumors, Tsunade clearly didn't want these misunderstandings to spread, considering some people in the village.
If rumors spread that she's an older woman dating a younger man, well...
Wait a minute, it seems like I'm not at a disadvantage!
Never mind, these things aren't important.
Tsunade refocused her attention on herself, muttering to herself, "I feel incredibly strong right now..."
The increase in chakra, the awakening of Wood Release, and the self-healing ability similar to her grandfather Hashirama Senju—all of these things undoubtedly made Tsunade a little arrogant.
But after the expansion came the fear of Bai Mu.
The effect of the power bestowed upon him by Bai Mu was so exaggerated. Just how powerful was Bai Mu?
And what about the Sage of Six Paths, the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother, Kaguya Otsutsuki, and others that I saw in Bai Mu's illusion space? How powerful must they be?
Just thinking about it made Tsunade feel uneasy; she needed to know more and find out the truth.
"Tell me, what are your plans next? And what are your plans regarding that Otsutsuki?"
"I am now the head of the Uchiha clan." Instead of directly answering Tsunade's question, Bai Mu dropped a bombshell.
Tsunade:"???"
What the hell?
You became the head of the Uchiha clan in just one day?
Wait, would Fugaku Uchiha agree to that? What's going on with him? He abdicated and gave way to a more capable person... No, that's impossible, absolutely impossible!
Tsunade was well aware of the position of clan leader, so she couldn't just step down casually. Moreover, Fugaku Uchiha was clearly not the kind of person who would abdicate and hand over the position to someone more capable. So, it was quite clear.
It's likely that this was orchestrated. It was Uchiha Hakumo who overthrew them; in other words, this guy directly launched a coup, and in such an extremely sensitive place and at such a sensitive time, right on the front lines...
Good grief, you've really left me speechless.
Realizing what had happened, Tsunade's feelings were quite complicated. She never expected that Bai Mu would tell her about reforms one day and then take away the position of Uchiha clan leader the next.
In other words, is Bai Mu about to directly implement reforms within the Uchiha clan? The problem is that she's still a bit hesitant, and does she really want to carry out reforms?
It's not just Konoha's reform, it's the reform of the entire ninja world. This is no ordinary task. It's not something that can be accomplished by overwhelming force. There will definitely be many opponents. Do we really have to kill so many people?
Chapter 45 Sarutobi Miroku: Has the Uchiha Clan Changed?
"Clan leader?"
Tsunade, unable to accept it, frowned deeply: "Are you kidding me?"
Are you kidding me? I find it hard to believe, I can't imagine that the head of the Uchiha clan has changed so quickly.
Honestly, this is outrageous.
She was a little puzzled by the matter.
Faced with Tsunade's doubts, Bai Mu didn't intend to answer too much; he would just give a brief explanation.
"No, I am now the clan leader. You should have seen how efficient I am. I deduce that the Third Hokage has sent someone, who should be arriving soon. And the first thing I will do when he arrives is to tell us to return to the village. If you are unwilling, I will probably send you some letters. He is trying to play the master-disciple card."
"Hmph, you do seem to know a lot." Tsunade's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, clearly indicating that what Bai Mu said was basically correct, but she didn't want to say too much about it.
"I wouldn't say I understand, I can only roughly guess," Bai Mu said slowly, giving Tsunade a meaningful look.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade raised an eyebrow, seemingly lost in thought.
After a moment, she began to analyze.
"Regardless of my teacher's intentions, his desire for us to return is solely for the sake of Kirigakure. However, due to the death of the Third Mizukage and the defeat of the main force at the front, the remaining troops of Kirigakure have already withdrawn, presumably back to the Land of Water. What Kirigakure is currently doing is something we need to be concerned about. Just because Kirigakure has been defeated and withdrawn, and the Mizukage has died, doesn't mean we can rest easy. In my experience..."
At this point, Tsunade paused, then continued, "I believe that Kirigakure will gather its forces and launch another surprise attack on our positions. In other words, our headquarters is not safe, and our defenses will still face a test."
Bai Mu said softly, "The Uchiha clan is still around, so you don't need to worry about the safety of the front lines. Moreover, if the Hidden Mist Village invades again, with Uchiha ninjas stationed at the front lines, there will be no threat to the safety of the border."
Esdeath felt that Tsunade's consideration of these issues meant that she had completely ignored the losses suffered by Kirigakure. It should be noted that the elite troops brought by the Third Mizukage, that batch of Kirigakure's elite, suffered a crushing defeat, with only a handful surviving. Not to mention that Kirigakure's main force on the front lines had also been routed.
In this situation, the so-called remnant force would be lucky to have a hundred or two hundred men, and even more brutally, there might be less than a few dozen. How can these defeated soldiers, who are already terrified, be expected to organize an elite force to fight again?
In her view, it was completely impossible, so Tsunade's thoughts were entirely superfluous.
"You're overthinking it. Kirigakure is fighting on multiple battlefields. This place is mainly a stalemate, and with the islands and the sea as the main battlefields, they have a complete advantage in terrain. But what was the result? A crushing defeat. They even lost the Mizukage. Under such circumstances, would they still fight? Forget it, that's impossible!"
When Esdeath's analysis came out, Tsunade's face immediately darkened, clearly annoyed by what she had said.
However, she soon realized that Esdeath's analysis was actually quite correct.
Naturally, this led to suspicion.
This analytical ability...
Honestly, this is extraordinary.
That would be a bit too much.
Strength can be attributed to special abilities, but even this kind of insight, especially in the analysis of battle situations, is incredibly incisive... Hmm, strange, very strange.
Esdeath's abilities are basically something only a commander possesses, and even she seems to be inferior to her. Esdeath's insight into the battlefield and analytical skills far surpass Esdeath's. So, what is Esdeath's background?
Tsunade fell into deep thought.
Bai Mu didn't reveal much, which made Tsunade very suspicious of Esdeath and Alice Lise. Even though Bai Mu clearly stated that there was nothing to worry about, Tsunade still couldn't help but have concerns and worries about this.
Just as Tsunade was about to speak, Uchiha Mina's voice rang out from outside the tent.
"Lord Bai Mu, the Dark Guard has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Bai Mu narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled softly, "Oh, you've finally arrived."
"who is it?"
Tsunade walked straight out.
In her haste, she didn't even consider whether her coming out like this would cause any misunderstandings. All she wanted to know was who her teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, would send to the front lines.
Instead of answering Tsunade's question directly, Uchiha Mina looked at Hakumu behind Tsunade and waited for the latter to give her a confirming look before answering the question.
"He's the Third Hokage's son!"
Is it Sarutobi Miroku?
As the Third Hokage's disciple, Tsunade couldn't possibly know the answer, so she immediately realized that it was the eldest son, Sarutobi Miroku.
The captain of the Anbu is in charge of this special organization directly commanded by the Hokage.