Chapter 178 Helplessness and Madness

"Thank you very much, Hokage-sama."

Shikamaru also quickly bowed ninety degrees to Tsunade in front of him.

"It's nothing. This is also a task assigned by me. It's getting late. You should go down and rest first. Choji and the others also need to rest for a while. You can come back in a few days."

Listening to Shikamaru's words, Tsunade's pupils seemed to show a wry smile, and then she quickly put it away, patted Shikamaru's shoulder lightly and said.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Shikamaru bowed again, and after taking a deep look at the emergency room behind him, he turned around and left. However, compared to when he came to the hospital, Shikamaru's footsteps were much lighter when he left.

The companion's life is not in danger, which is the best news.

After Shikamaru left.

Tsunade also stepped out of the corridor where the emergency room was located, and walked to a courtyard, where Dingza, Shikaku, and Kakashi, who had just started in-depth treatment again with the help of Shizune, were already there. There.

"So, is the situation really the same as reported?"

Tsunade looked at Kakashi and Dinza with a solemn expression and asked.

In the past, they would agree to Naruto's request. One of them was because of his preference for Naruto, and the other also felt that Menma and Sasuke were both good, just like Tsunade. After all, they were only 12 years old. Of course, there would be some of their own thoughts in it. But they must still be influenced and bewitched by Orochimaru. As long as they make the right choice, they may not be able to stop the two of them.

Especially Menma, that's Minato and Kushina's son.

Tsunade really felt that it was possible to operate it back.

In that case, Kyuubi's problem can be solved smoothly, and there is no need to consider other options. But now it seems that she herself has made a huge error in judgment.

Forget about killing Kakashi.

Can Menma be cruel to Naruto?

"Yes, Tsunade-sama, everything is the same as in the report."

After Kakashi sighed softly, he shook his head helplessly and replied.

Even now, Kakashi still doesn't want to believe that Menma can really be so cruel. If he really kills them, Kakashi thinks it is within the 'reasonable' range, but he can kill Naruto. Judging by his hand, Kakashi really felt that Menma was going to go all the way to the end, the kind that left no room for anything.

"Is that so? Shikaku, immediately pass the news here to Jiraiya, tell him that time is running out, and let the ANBU shrink a little during this period, especially the roots, they must be given to me Keep an eye on it, never let anything like the past happen again, or at least react immediately, do you understand?"

After all, it is most appropriate to leave this issue to Jiraiya to make the choice, at least that is what Tsunade herself hopes.

Otherwise, once we reach the worst situation.

Tsunade felt that being with Naruto and Jiraiya would be very uncomfortable.

This is what Tsunade doesn't want to see.

At the very least, let Jiraiya make the final choice when things at least seemed like there was still a little room for rescue.

And at Danzo's place.

Tsunade just felt annoyed and helpless at the same time.

As Hokage.

There were actually forces in the village that she couldn't command, and even her knowledge and actions were severely restricted.

Tsunade really couldn't tolerate this situation.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I will do it immediately."

Shikaku also nodded and said with a solemn expression.

"Well, I'll trouble you in this aspect. I'll take care of the two consultants. By the way, Kakashi, how's the situation with Naruto?"

After Tsunade nodded, she turned her gaze to Kakashi again and asked with a hint of concern.

"It doesn't look very good now. The blow to Naruto this time is indeed a bit too big, after all..."

Thinking of Naruto's appearance coming back all the way.

Kakashi also had a very worried look on his face.

"Let him calm down for the time being. There are some things that he has to work out on his own after all, no matter what the future holds."

Tsunade frowned, and in the end she could only say with a hint of helplessness.

Want to do something.

But as Tsunade, who has lost a close relative, she knows better that she needs to rely on herself to get out of such a spiritual dilemma. The words of comfort from others can only remain on the surface.

Moreover, Tsunade does not think that Naruto, who has placed her 'faith' in her, will be a weak person. Tsunade believes that Naruto himself can definitely recover.

"Yes, Tsunade-sama."

"Well, your injury also requires you to rest for a few days. Don't go on missions during this period. Kakashi, I will personally perform an eye transplant on you in a few days, and then you can have a good rest at home."

Tsunade looked at Kakashi's left eye, which was already covered with a bandage, and said softly.

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Tsunade-sama."

Kakashi also bowed slightly and saluted.

Soon after.

Kakashi, Choza, and Shikaku also retreated one after another.

Tsunade also stayed on the same spot for a while, then returned to the location of the Hokage building.

‘What a troubled time. . . . ’

The conflict just ended.

We just started negotiations with the Sand Village.

Sasuke defected again.

And then Menma's side had even worse changes.

There were still three old guys in the village holding him back.

All of this made Tsunade feel tired and irritated.

The position of the Fifth Hokage was much more difficult than expected. Sometimes Tsunade even planned to cut the Gordian knot, but in the end she could only suppress herself.

And all of this was the biggest problem of Konohagakure.

At the same time.

Konohagakure, in the underground base where the root was located.

"What did you say!? The Bingqi team was wiped out!"

Danzo looked at his subordinates who came to report with a gloomy look and said in an extremely cold tone.

"Yes, Master Danzo, the bodies were brought back by Hatake Kakashi and Akimichi Choza, and the identities of each person have been confirmed. According to the reports of Hatake Kakashi and others, all of them died at the hands of the traitorous ninja Uzumaki Menma."

The Root man still responded in the most calm tone.

"Uzumaki Menma!? Are you sure the information is correct!?"

Danzo had an expression of disbelief on his face.

This is a whole elite Root team led by a Jonin, and the remaining members are all the best among the Chunins.

Danzo couldn't believe that Uzumaki Menma could kill so many of his subordinates.

Even if Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

But he is only 12 years old! ?