NABC Chapter 142 Koharu, furious, said, "That's my money!"
Chapter 142 Koharu, furious, said, "That's my money!"
At the same time, doubts arose in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.
why?
The relationship between the Senju clan and the village eased due to the war.
Why did Tsunade suddenly launch an attack?
In this joint law enforcement operation by the police department, both sides made concessions, and the matter was thus resolved.
They deliberately chose to make a scene.
What are the benefits for the Senju and Uchiha clans?
"Tsunade, the various departments can certainly exercise their powers, but shouldn't they be subject to the Hokage's control?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a step back and then passed the question to Tsunade.
“Of course.” Tsunade smiled and held up the scroll in her hand. “I’ve come to give the Hokage a summary of the situation.”
"it is good."
Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief and came down the steps.
He signaled to his secret service to remove the extra people from the office.
Most of these people are not simple.
Naruto is approachable, but not to the point where just anyone can meet him.
Not to mention running wild in the Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi removed his straw hat and calmly asked, "Tsunade, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
Upon meeting the Third Hokage, he effortlessly resolved the trouble.
Tsunade stopped arguing; the commotion she had just caused was enough to send a signal to everyone.
The Senju family isn't completely wiped out yet!
"Today's operation stemmed from a chance discovery by the police department."
Tsunade's expression returned to normal as she handed over the scroll: "I was worried that the people around the Hokage might cause trouble, so I didn't report it in advance."
She added, "My second grandfather stipulated that the police department has the authority to maintain the stability of Konoha."
"Doing this is not against the rules."
Tsunade's tone was businesslike, even carrying a hint of distance and wariness.
This made Hiruzen Sarutobi sigh, his doubts deepening, as he took the scroll.
He only glanced at it twice before he suddenly stood up.
"Three hundred million taels! In just one day, the police department obtained three hundred million taels in fines from illegal merchants?"
His eyes were full of suspicion. He looked at the scroll, then at Tsunade, and pressed, "Tsunade, is this real? We can't let some money lead us astray from Konoha's merchants!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe and said earnestly, "They are the cornerstone of Konoha. The village's prosperity is inseparable from the help of these merchants."
Tsunade glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi suspiciously a few times, then chuckled teasingly, "You treat him like a treasure, but those shady merchants are just trying to fool you like a fool, old man!"
With that, he presented the complete evidence to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He was completely bewildered, but after he realized what was happening, he flew into a rage!
Compare each and every bill.
The village's money! The village's resources!
They used it for falsifying accounts, buying and selling, storing new stock and selling old stock, and subcontracting at multiple levels...
What's even more infuriating is that the village only accounts for 20%, while the other 80% belongs to other people!
They were still foolishly grateful to the other party and trusted them.
It’s so deceiving!
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's rainbow-like expression, Tsunade believed him and realized he hadn't participated in undermining the village or misusing its resources.
"Old man, leaving the village with 20% is already extremely conservative." Tsunade became more and more angry as she spoke. "Many supplies can fetch ten times the price when sold to the Land of Wind or remote small countries! The village may only get 10%."
"Not to mention, some materials were sold to these businessmen almost for free under the guise of being scrapped."
"There are many similar cases..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi grew increasingly disheartened. So many things had happened over so many years... and the Sarutobi clan hadn't been involved?
Even he himself doesn't believe it!
No wonder Tsunade was so angry.
Perhaps something has already involved the family?
"Tsunade, I'll handle this." Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed his anger, signaling Tsunade to calm down, and hesitantly advised, "However, there are many people involved, and we must consider the consequences."
"Another negative impact?" Tsunade remained completely calm, having already anticipated this outcome, and indeed held no expectations.
It's nothing more than being afraid of taking responsibility.
Thinking back to that brat Yuuki, with his righteous and indignant demeanor.
"Hokage-sama, let's leave this to the police department." Tsunade's expression turned cold. "If the Hokage's office can't handle it, we will. Investigate first, then arrest. The police department has special permission!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his mouth, as if to say something.
Finally, she stood up, put on the Hokage hat to cover her face, and said in a low voice, "Then I'll leave it to you, Tsunade."
After Tsunade left.
He signaled to his secret service to investigate.
Night was falling in the blink of an eye.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat blankly in the Hokage's office, listening to the Anbu's report on the merchants' situation, and couldn't help but sigh.
Good news, it doesn't have much to do with the Sarutobi family.
In order to gain the approval of the Senju family and Lord Mito, the Sarutobi family has always been cautious in their words and actions within the village, offering at most some indirect assistance.
The bad news is inextricably linked to those old buddies.
Especially Xiaochun.
He pondered for a moment.
Sigh... Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head helplessly.
Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and the office door was pushed open.
Xiaochun, her face full of anger, barged in and sat down in the chair next to her.
Hiruzen Sarutobi signaled the Anbu to retreat.
The two were silent for a while, then Koharu Utatane couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily, "Hiruzen, how could you let that girl Tsunade run wild? And the police department, they simply don't respect the Hokage at all."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, reviewing official documents, casually remarked, "The police department has the authority to manage merchants within the village. Dealing with a few illegal vendors shouldn't be a big problem."
“Hiruzen, are merchants so easy to offend? In just one day, several nobles from nearby have already come to me to complain,” said Koharu Utatane.
That's my money! It's all the assets of the dorm mate's family!
They were all seized by that evil Uchiha brat!
"Really? Was it the nobles complaining, or your relatives from the Utatane family? Didn't they advise you to sell the village as well?" Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Don't forget, the village is the foundation. Those merchants have no regard for the Will of Fire, only for money!"
“Hiruzen, I didn’t mean that. Things aren’t that exaggerated.” Koharu Utatane’s expression changed slightly as she explained, “The Police Department is ultimately under the Uchiha family! Giving such great power to the Uchiha will make you regret it in the end.”
"Haru, I am the Hokage!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, "You should deal with the trouble with the Utatane clan first! Don't let Tsunade find any weaknesses before we talk about anything else!"
"Humph!"
The door slammed shut!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes suddenly became much more dangerous, flashing with an obscure light.
Advisors, advisors, are merely a check and balance in questioning.
Now, instead of teaching the Hokage how to do things, he's doing it all over again?
...
Having failed to receive Hiruzen Sarutobi's promise, Koharu Utatane, filled with resentment, went to the Mitokado residence.
"Koharu, we should trust Hiruzen." Mitokado Homura looked helplessly at Koharu Utatane.
He has always had a clear understanding of the situation.
A month ago, Mitokado En began to dismantle and sell off the family's village assets.
It is specifically designed to compensate some injured ninjas.
News of Mitokado Enoshi's mismanagement only circulated within a small circle.
Even as time goes by, it is gradually forgotten by people.
His reputation, on the contrary, has improved considerably.