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Tsunade - Ch 54
🕑 Added 2025-04-16 16:00:53 +0000 UTCChapter 54: Serving Danzo-sama
Yamanaka Inoichi said, "Tsunade-sama, alleviating Konoha's burdens is the duty of our Yamanaka clan. We are willing to donate funds to build a restroom."
Nara Shikaku followed up, "Tsunade-sama, the Nara clan also wishes to do its part for Konoha."
Akimichi Choza nodded, "The Ino-Shika-Cho clans advance and retreat together. I’ll donate one too."
Hyuga Hiashi stepped forward, "In matters like this, the Hyuga clan must not lag behind. We’re willing to donate two restrooms to honor the great contributions of Elder Danzo."
Inuzuka Ichiro added, "The Inuzuka clan will also donate one."
Looking at the united clan heads, Tsunade nodded with satisfaction.
This was the Konoha she wished to see.
When everyone works together toward a shared goal, is there any problem they can’t solve?
"Ah, it seems I’m a bit late." Hatake Kakashi appeared at the doorway, with a stiff-looking figure behind him.
"Tsunade-sama, I’m personally willing to fund a restroom myself. Also, this is Tenzo, an ANBU shinobi. I believe his skills are needed now."
[Whoa, isn’t that Yamato?!]
[As the saying goes: The First Hokage’s Wood Release conquered the world, Yamato’s Wood Release beautifies it. No worries about real estate—just use Three-Bedroom, One-Living-Room, One-Bathroom Technique!]
Wood Release?
Does he have Wood Release?
Tsunade was surprised.
She wanted to ask more about Tenzo, but with so many clan heads present, now wasn’t the best time.
"Tenzo is a codename? What’s your real name?" Tsunade asked.
Kakashi didn’t answer, instead giving Tenzo a slight push forward.
"Tsunade-sama, I don’t have a real name. Please just call me Tenzo."
"Not having a name won’t do. Your codename will remain Tenzo, but from now on, your real name will be Yamato."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama!" Yamato accepted the naming obediently.
Tsunade was very pleased with his attitude.
It didn’t matter what level Yamato’s Wood Release was — as long as it was Wood Release, he was someone she could trust.
"Kakashi said you can help. How do you plan to do that?"
"I can relocate this tree without damaging its roots. My chakra can also ensure its rapid growth."
Well then.
Even those unfamiliar with Yamato’s abilities could piece things together now.
Anyone qualified to lead a clan wasn’t a fool.
But even if they figured it out, they’d feign ignorance. As long as Tsunade didn’t say anything directly, they wouldn’t either. That’s just how Konoha’s shinobi clans survived.
"Then go ahead."
"Hiashi, please select a suitable location. Yamato, you’ll handle the tree’s relocation. Any issues?"
Hyuga Hiashi and Yamato replied in unison: "None!"
Tsunade said, "Good. The rest of you, come with me to inspect the Root base. Inoichi, I’ll need your clan’s help. Sort out Danzo’s die-hard loyalists and those with excessively violent tendencies. Anyone beyond redemption must be identified."
Yamanaka Inoichi replied, "Understood!"
Earlier, Kakashi had returned Yamanaka Fū to them, which Inoichi appreciated.
As one of Danzo’s fanatical followers, even if Tsunade had executed Fū outright, Inoichi wouldn’t have protested. But upon interrogation, he discovered that Fū had developed new improvements to their clan’s secret techniques.
Now, Fū’s sole purpose was to document these techniques. If he desired women, he’d become the clan’s breeding stock.
For ordinary shinobi, certain rules had to be upheld. But for Danzo’s subordinates, granting them a happy death was already Inoichi’s mercy.
[This Root base is so spacious!]
[The ANBU could move in here. No major renovations needed, just minor adjustments.]
Walking through the Root facility, Tsunade heard Hikari’s thoughts and nodded secretly.
Exactly. That’s what she was thinking too.
Danzo dies, Tsunade thrives.
This massive Root base had everything—shinobi, techniques, and resources.
Each Root operative was at least a skilled chunin or special jonin. Some were researchers. A select few were true elites. Even if only half were integrated into the ANBU, Tsunade’s power would significantly increase.
The ninjutsu scrolls, the resources Danzo hoarded — all of it now belonged to her.
'Lalalala, what a glorious day! Scored a windfall! Should I treat myself? Maybe a quick trip to the casino?'
'But wait, I don’t have much money...'
'Guess I’ll have to squeeze some out of Hikari, the walking wallet.'
...
"Yamato, you may begin!"
With that, Hyuga Hiashi glanced at Danzo’s body, his gaze full of satisfaction.
'Danzo, you old bastard, you finally got what you deserved.'
'Enjoyed those Sharingan, didn’t you?'
'Even dared to implant First Hokage cells... now you’ve become a tree. I’ll make sure to thank you properly.'
Yamato approached Danzo, pressing his palms to the ground.
"Wood Release: Land Scooping Technique!"
A mound rose from beneath the large tree, lifting Danzo out of the earth.
Hiashi Hyūga (feigning concern): "Yamato, what if Elder Danzo dies from this?"
'If Danzo died so easily, wouldn’t that be too merciful?'
Yamato took out a sealing scroll and casually sealed Danzo inside.
"Don’t worry, Hiashi-sama. With my chakra sustaining him, Elder Danzo couldn’t die even if he wanted to."
Hiashi: "Good, that’s reassuring. Let’s move him to the training grounds. Training Ground 10 is fairly open and centrally located. Let’s replant Danzo there."
Yamato: "No objections."
Neither of them was short-tempered. When it came to transplanting Danzo, they worked together harmoniously.
Soon, they arrived at Training Ground 10.
Yamato unsealed Danzo, dug a hole, and planted him inside.
"Earth Style: Earth Return!"
"Wood Release: Growth Technique!"
With these two jutsu, Danzo flourished anew, blooming with vitality.
Hiashi: "How splendid!"
Yamato: "Truly remarkable!"
Hiashi: "Yamato, let’s contact a construction company to build the restrooms here. The Ino-Shika-Chō trio pledged three, plus my two, Inuzuka’s one, and Kakashi’s one. Not a small project!"
Yamato glanced back at the lush Danzo, his eyes flickering with nostalgia and complexity.
He didn’t quite understand what hatred meant.
"No need for that trouble, Hiashi-sama. I can use Wood Release to construct seven restrooms around Elder Danzo. It won’t be difficult for me."
"Is that so? If the quality’s bad, I’m not paying!" Hiashi said sternly. "Danzo-sama dedicated so much to Konoha. We can’t cut corners on this tribute. Otherwise, I’ll feel guilty."
Yamato patted his chest with confidence. "Don’t worry — comes with a warranty!"
"Wood Release: Grand Restroom Technique!"
