Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

That would challenge the power of those at the top.

As for the police department, all he could say was "heh."

In theory, the police department does indeed wield boundless power, almost like a second secret service, no, even more so.

But all of this exists only in theory.

Whether it's maintaining order and stability within the village, or being responsible for formulating corresponding rules and laws, as well as arresting, interrogating, and detaining individuals and ninjas with criminal tendencies,

All these functions have been usurped by the secret service and the government affairs department.

The police department is practically only responsible for punishing illegal vendors, arresting and interrogating petty thieves and drunken troublemakers.

Using the term "urban management officers" would be a more appropriate way to describe them.

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, the only organizations with real power are the Anbu and the Administrative Department.

However, the Anbu's duties are more focused on matters related to ninjas.

Hunting down rogue ninjas, spying on intelligence, protecting dignitaries, and engaging in intrigue or underhanded tactics.

The Ministry of State Affairs, however, holds the reins of economic power.

Tax collection, business dealings, real estate, and even the issuance of ordinary and low-level tasks—everything in these areas is incredibly lucrative.

It is precisely because the Ministry of State Affairs has too much power,

To maintain balance, his other responsibility became so insignificant.

Being responsible for liaison and communication with the daimyo seems equally important, but the power is nowhere near that of the daimyo.

To put it bluntly, he's just a mouthpiece. The Daimyo and the Hokage are the two pillars of the Land of Fire.

Do they have the right to comment on or change their decisions in the slightest?

Handing over the Ministry of State Affairs is not just cutting off a piece of flesh, it's practically severing a limb to survive.

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, was the same.

The logistics department can only play a role during wartime. Although the medical department's various scientific research investments are not as extensive as those of the administration department, they should not be underestimated.

However, they believe they have already paid a high enough price.

Moreover, with such two large pieces of fat being flaunted, who wouldn't be envious?

The distribution of benefits in this matter is not a simple matter. With everyone vying for it, Konoha will surely be in chaos for a while.

With this period of buffer time, the negative impact on me should have been reduced to almost nothing.

This method has been used many times before, and it has always been very effective. It's just a pity that there's probably no hope of getting the things sent out this time back.

The two were calculating their options rapidly, but they never expected that...

Instead of seeing sincerity in these actions, Tsunade clearly perceived the weakness of the so-called advisor.

"We'll deal with your matter later. Let's deal with Danzo first."

Tsunade gave the two of them a deep look.

Their statement and bowing their heads neither said yes nor no.

She had resolved to stop being weak, but she was not Shangyuan Siming after all, and could not be that thorough.

Whether or not to completely eliminate them depends on their future behavior.

At this moment, the defensive barrier of the Root Base was finally successfully breached.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi inherited the estates of the Senju clan, Mito Uzumaki, and Kushina and her husband,

Despite the massive accumulation of resources, the clan still managed to cultivate a few decent ninjas specializing in sealing techniques.

As the outer defenses of the Root Base were breached, the scene inside was quickly revealed to everyone.

Almost instantly, everyone who witnessed this scene, including Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado,

They all stared wide-eyed, their eyes wide with astonishment and horror.

A vast and magnificent underground space, almost unfathomably deep.

In the middle are winding passageways resembling aerial bridges, crisscrossing and intersecting within them.

It connects all the countless caves in all directions.

But that wasn't the main point. What truly astonished everyone was...

In the center of the top cross-shaped passage, Shimura Danzo had already led a group of Root ninjas to wait there, and they were all in battle stance.

Danzo removed the bandages that used to wrap around his body.

It revealed the arm with the image of the first Hokage's head, and the eerie Sharingan eyes that were still rotating on it.

Everyone could see the comments, including Guoying, so he had anticipated this scene and was prepared.

"Danzo."

Looking at this gruesome scene,

A surge of rage erupted from the hearts of Tsunade, Kakashi, and the other Konoha ninjas.

Desecrating the First Hokage and stealing the clan's bloodline are both unforgivable.

Without any hesitation, Tsunade released the Yin Seal and activated Creation Rebirth: Hundred Healings Technique.

He charged straight in and delivered a powerful, full-power Painful Kick.

A terrifyingly intense surge of high-quality chakra erupted from that small, delicate, and playfully red-painted white foot.

Like a storm, a terrible storm that threatens to destroy everything.

The full power of the Painful Heaven Kick is naturally extremely formidable; below the Kage level, a single hit can almost instantly eliminate an opponent.

Well, even if it's a Kage-level attack, it's still not pleasant to be hit.

But Danzo, who had planned this all along and made ample preparations, was not about to let her have her way so easily.

Tsunade's Painful Kick missed its mark, as if she had passed through an illusion. Everything suddenly vanished, leaving only a section of the passage broken.

And almost at the same time as the outer barrier was broken...

A small sealing barrier hidden in the shadows of the passage was quietly opened, and the real Root ninja was hiding inside.

Tsunade kicked out from the outside in, and the hundreds of figures that had been dodging also surged out from the inside.

Hundreds of people scattered and charged in all directions.

Furthermore, each person already had a pre-selected, fixed target, and it was a suicide attack where they completely disregarded their own lives.

This immediately caused enormous trouble for the Konoha ninja on the periphery.

Especially the two advisors who came to provide support, as well as the Sarutobi ninja.

Kakashi and the others were already on high alert, and having fought countless battles, their raw strength and combat experience were absolutely top-notch, in no way inferior to the ruthless Root members.

They are no match for that. The practice of holding back among comrades makes it impossible for them to imagine the cruelty and ruthlessness of real ninja duels.

There was no probing, no pre-planning, no holding back; life and death were decided in an instant.

This is what a ninja is, this is what a Root ninja is all about.

Danzo, in particular, chose to target the weak from the start, making them his entry point.

In a short time, the losses were devastating.

Seeing that a gap had been broken through the encirclement, and that the tactic had been executed even more perfectly than expected, Danzo was overjoyed.

While Root's strength is undeniable, it's wishful thinking to expect them to contend with the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

Therefore, his initial goal was not to win, but to escape.

Danzo seized the opportunity and, with a few trusted subordinates, charged towards the breach without hesitation.

"What kind of look is that? Are you mocking my weakness?"

During his escape, Danzo did not forget to keep an eye on the others, especially the elite Jonin who could pose a threat to him.

Being able to see in all directions and hear from all sides are fundamental skills for ninjas.

He glanced at Tsunade first. He had rushed too fast, and with no foothold after the aerial passage collapsed, it would be difficult for him to turn back in a short time.

Then she looked at Kakashi.

Kakashi easily dodged the suicide attacks of two Root ninjas specifically targeting him.

On the other side, however, he looked at himself fleeing with a face full of mockery and disdain.

Danzo's heart skipped a beat. Kakashi was no ordinary ninja, whether in terms of strength or other aspects.

He quickly began to calculate in his mind.

Generally speaking, when the defensive formation has been broken and key ninjas have been targeted and distracted, it is extremely difficult to stop a Kage-level ninja who is determined to escape.

Could it be that Tsunade has orchestrated some kind of conspiracy behind the scenes?

As Danzo was pondering, he suddenly heard a loud shout coming from not far ahead.

"Grandma Li, knock on the door and open it!"

(Eight Gates Formation ● Seventh Gate ● Gate of Shock ● Open!)

Chapter 57: Beating up Danzo was so damn brutal!

To have survived from Konoha, surrounded by wolves, until now...

After experiencing his father's suicide, the death of the Fourth Hokage, the assassination attempt on the Hokage, the Third Shinobi World War that nearly brought Konoha to its knees, and Orochimaru's plan to destroy Konoha, among other things,

It can also hide and preserve one's own strength to the greatest extent.

He even became Hokage later on, leading Konoha to a prosperous and thriving state.

Kakashi's intelligence should not be underestimated.

If one carefully considers and judges his choices at every crucial juncture and important moment,

You'll be surprised to find that everything subtly aligns perfectly with their own interests.

And it's hard for outsiders to notice anything amiss; everything seems so reasonable, so smooth and enjoyable, so flawless and watertight.