"Ah..." Speaking of how people change, Tsunade let out a long sigh.
Hearing Tsunade's words, the frosty expression on Kushina's face gradually softened.
For Tsunade to speak like this meant she intended to nail the Third Hokage firmly to the pillar of shame. That means Kushina's objective was essentially achieved!
'It was just a pity that the merciful Orochimaru had intervened, preserving his teacher's reputation among the people. That was quite annoying, but no matter. After today, Konoha would still undergo earth-shaking changes.'
Originally, at this point, Kushina was prepared to stand down.
But then, she suddenly received a hinted look from Tsunade!
'Tsunade-nee wanted me to continue?'
Kushina was quite puzzled, but since Tsunade wanted her to continue, she would ask more.
"Is that all? Nothing else?" Kushina asked.
"Of course not!" Tsunade firmly denied. "Although many of the operations concerning Naruto were handled personally by the old man, it's not that no one raised objections!"
"But these were all covered up by the old man's best brother, Danzo!"
"Danzo's stance was very clear: You say it's bad for the Third to control the Jinchuriki like this? That the Jinchuriki is Minato's son, right?"
"Very well, Third Hokage, you are still too soft-hearted. You should hand Naruto over to me. I will turn him into an absolutely obedient killing machine… that would be the best solution for Konoha!"
"As for Minato's feelings... for the sake of Konoha, Minato would understand me!"
"... And this was Danzo's attitude. Do you understand the reasoning behind it now, Kushina?" Tsunade asked.
"Hmph!" Hearing Tsunade's words, Kushina snorted coldly.
"How could I not know? The attitude of people in the Ninja World is always about compromise. If you say you want to open a window in the roof, they disagree. But then, if you say you'll just add a window, they agree!"
"That old dog Danzo really was the Third's perfect lapdog!" Kushina said angrily.
"Exactly!" Tsunade voiced her agreement, and as if feeling Danzo's death wasn't miserable enough, she added: "It seems the part of your Sealing Techniques is in Danzo's hands!"
"Is that so!" Hearing Tsunade's words, a cold glint appeared in Kushina's eyes.
She looked at Tsunade and uttered the words the other most anticipated: "In that case, Tsunade-nee, please settle accounts with him!"
"The Third is dead, so nothing can be done to him. But Danzo isn't dead yet!"
"Good!" Tsunade readily agreed to Kushina's request, her heart secretly overjoyed.
What did this represent? It represented that she now held the moral high ground and, more importantly, had a reason to move against Danzo!
The image of Danzo's smug face was still vivid in Tsunade's mind.
'Hmph, damn Danzo. Just you wait. You'll have to hand over everything in your possession sooner or later!' Tsunade thought to herself.
But on the surface, she continued responding to Kushina: "Don't worry, Kushina. I won't shield any wrongdoer, nor will I let any good person be hurt!"
"I will definitely give you, and Minato, a complete explanation for this matter!"
"That's good then." Hearing Tsunade's words, Kushina nodded.
With that, the negotiation among everyone concluded.
Now that Tsunade had obtained a mandate, she prepared to take action against Danzo. She intended to use this crisis to fully seize control of Konoha!
As for triggering internal conflicts and potentially destroying Konoha… what then?
Heh, she, Princess Tsunade, wasn't an old fool like Danzo or Hiruzen.
If it's destroyed, then it's destroyed. She was the First Hokage's most beloved granddaughter. And saying it a thousand times, all these troubles were caused by Hiruzen and Danzo!
What fault did she have?
She had justification for these words a thousand times over!
Therefore, Tsunade wasn't afraid at all!
Immediately, Tsunade prepared to issue an order: "Jiraiya!"
"Yes!" Jiraiya stepped forward.
Looking seriously at Jiraiya, Tsunade said gravely: "Can I ask you to do something? Take the Anbu and go seal off the Root's Headquarters."
"Of course!" Jiraiya replied with equal seriousness.
Although Jiraiya was unwilling to see what amounted to an internal conflict within Konoha unfold, Naruto's situation was clearly even more infuriating.
And his heart clearly leaned more towards Naruto… the son of his most beloved disciple.
He had already been derelict in his duty by not being in the village during its most critical hour all those years ago. Jiraiya not returning to Konoha for so many years was hard to say if it wasn't related to that period.
On the night of the Nine-Tails Attack, he hadn't been of any use!
So, if only for his own peace of mind, Jiraiya had to do this.
Moreover, this was also to placate Naruto!
Danzo talked about 'for Konoha' every day. In that case, letting him sacrifice for Konoha should be acceptable, right?
Making Danzo suffer a bit wasn't a bad thing at all. He had enjoyed enough these past years!
Thus, after accepting the order, Tsunade looked at Kakashi: "Kakashi, you have experience serving in both Root and the Anbu."
"So, I ask you, will you...?"
"Of course I will!" Although the matter was troublesome, Kakashi agreed, his reasons aligning with Jiraiya's.