Inside the office.
Tsunade was still arguing with the two foolish elders.
As for the others, they maintained a stance of observing without involvement, having no intention of interfering.
Just as Yagyu felt that Tsunade was being somewhat suppressed in the exchange of words.
Yagyu suddenly spoke:
"Sorry, after listening for so long, may I share my opinion, Fifth Hokage-sama?"
Silence.
The moment Yagyu spoke, everyone's gaze fell upon him, who was standing beside Yamanaka Inoichi.
Facing everyone's attention, Yagyu did not care at all.
With his arms crossed, there was a calm and composed aura about him:
"The strong endure, the weak are reduced to dust! The strength of a village is never secured through compromise! Sunagakure must pay a sufficient price. Otherwise, how will the ninja world view Konoha?"
At this point.
Yagyu paused, then continued:
"Respect exists only on the edge of a blade, and truth exists only within the range of ninjutsu! Is Konoha not something everyone is willing to protect with their lives? What's the matter? Now that Sunagakure has surrendered, you don't even dare to demand more compensation from them?"
His words ended abruptly.
Yagyu's cold gaze turned toward the two elders he considered fools:
"If that's the case, when a war of destruction truly arrives, will Konoha's ninja still have the courage to give everything for the village? Is this how your Will of Fire is passed down, advisors?"
Compared to Tsunade.
Yagyu was far more direct.
He completely cast aside all other interests and simply stood firmly on Tsunade's side.
It was not that Yagyu had no concerns or did not wish to keep a low profile.
The problem was that his strength did not allow it.
After hearing Yagyu's words, everyone present was stunned, then fell into thought.
Although Yagyu was only a genin, his strength and status were not low.
And.
He would not remain a genin for long.
Tsunade would definitely promote him to chunin. That was beyond doubt.
Once the first person openly took a stance, more people immediately began to speak.
Between choosing Tsunade, the newly appointed Fifth Hokage, and the two aging advisors who were practically one step from the grave, the choice was not difficult.
Only fools would choose the advisors.
A silent struggle for power.
Came to an end gradually with Yagyu's intervention.
One hour later.
Inside Tsunade's office, with only Yagyu remaining.
Sitting in her chair, Tsunade looked at Yagyu with satisfaction and asked softly:
"Sosuke, how does it feel?"
Standing in front of Tsunade, Yagyu remained calm and composed.
Hearing her question, he replied casually:
"What do you mean, how does it feel?"
Smiling slightly.
Tsunade then spoke,
"I mean that feeling where once you take the lead, others follow. It should feel pretty good, right?"
Hearing this.
Yagyu shook his head and said:
"I don't feel anything in particular. I don't care much about these things. I just spoke my own opinion earlier."
As for others echoing him, Yagyu felt nothing at all.
Because in a situation like this, even if Tsunade appeared to be at a disadvantage in the verbal exchange, everyone would ultimately stand on her side.
Whether he took the lead or not, the result would have been the same.
The only difference was.
Yagyu was more impatient and could not stand listening to that kind of pointless arguing.
After a brief pause.
Yagyu continued the topic:
"To be honest, when the old man was still alive, Konoha was indeed doing well. But beneath that kind of peace, there was a huge hidden crisis. This Konoha Crush incident just happened to prove that!"
"Konoha still needs to stand up again."
Hearing Yagyu's words.
Tsunade nodded in strong agreement, then spoke:
"By the way, I kept you here alone to tell you that, by unanimous decision of the village, Sosuke, starting today, you are a Chunin of Konoha! From now on, continue to carry out your missions with even greater effort!"
Taking the new forehead protector and Chunin vest handed over by Shizune.
Yagyu smiled and nodded, saying:
"So I've finally become a Chunin? Next, I'll need to become a Jonin as quickly as possible."
Hearing this.
Tsunade nodded and said:
"With your current strength, you already meet the standard of an elite Jonin. However, you still lack mission experience. Complete more high-level missions before we consider it again."
After pausing for a moment.
Tsunade recalled Yagyu's situation and spoke again:
"Also, regarding your team with Anko, you won't be operating together for the time being. Right now, the village is short on high-level combat power. The strength of two Jonin-level fighters like you cannot be wasted."
Yagyu nodded, indicating that he understood.
He had already expected this.
Anko's strength was that of a true Jonin. Leading a team of special Jonin or even just a Chunin squad, she could already handle ordinary S-rank missions.
As for Yagyu, there was no need to mention it.
He alone was fully capable of carrying out high-level missions above A-rank.
Under such circumstances, with manpower scarce and Yagyu already experienced, Tsunade would naturally not allow such combat strength to go to waste.
"You can find a few trustworthy genin and form a team to carry out missions."
Looking at Yagyu, Tsunade said:
"So? Do you want me to assign you an excellent genin squad?"
Yagyu raised his eyes and looked at Tsunade then said,
"No need! Unless it's a Jonin-level team, any other teammates would just be a burden to me. I want to complete high-level missions quickly, accumulate experience, and become a Jonin as soon as possible!"
Unless it was a Jonin squad.
No matter who was assigned as his teammate, they would only be a burden to Yagyu.
"Alright!"
Hearing Yagyu's request, Tsunade nodded and did not refuse:
"Then you'll operate on your own! It just so happens that I have an A-rank escort mission for you!"
Whoosh.
As her words fell.
Tsunade raised her hand and threw a mission scroll to Yagyu:
"The reward for this mission is very generous, but it also comes with considerable danger. Think about whether you want to accept it."
Hearing Tsunade's words.
Yagyu directly opened the scroll and glanced at the mission details.
Escort a famous actress, Fujikaze Yukie, to the Land of Snow to complete the filming of The Princess of the Winds and Clouds.
Seeing this mission.
Yagyu's eyes lit up:
"I'll take this mission!"
Fujikaze Yukie, the Land of Snow, and The Princess of the Winds and Clouds.
These three elements immediately reminded Yagyu of a special mission that originally belonged to Team 7.
The high-level escort mission from Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow.
"Then go back and prepare, and head out for your destination!"
Looking at Yagyu, Tsunade said with a smile:
"Originally, the client requested a Jonin for this mission, but your strength is already sufficient, so I'm assigning it to you."
Yagyu nodded.
After putting away the mission scroll and exchanging a few more words, he left.
Watching Yagyu leave.
Shizune, standing beside Tsunade, had a hint of doubt on her face:
"Lady Tsunade, is it really alright to assign such a mission to Yagyu alone?"
With a confident smile.
Tsunade said,
"There's no problem. You haven't seen his full dossier, so you don't know just how strong that guy really is!"
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