Chapter 53 - 53: Everyone Fell Silent


    Very soon, Kakashi brought over some medical equipment. Inside were containers filled with nutrient solution, enough to maintain the Sharingan''s effectiveness.


    Even Kakashi didn''t know that these Sharingan had been forcibly activated by Kamizuki Hikari, reducing their potency the two-tomoe stage.


    ncing at Yamanaka Fu, whoy unconscious on the ground, Tsunade handed the container with the Sharingan to Hikari.


    "Seal them and bring them to myb!"


    As a renowned medical-nin, Tsunade was not only skilled in surgery but also in innovation. To this day, her research contributions in essibility surpassed even Orochimaru''s.


    While Orochimaru focused on forbidden techniques, often disregarding experiments applicable to ordinary shinobi, Tsunade took a more practical approach. Her developments benefited the average shinobi, thereby strengthening Konoha.


    "Kakashi, take Yamanaka Fū out and hand him over to Inoichi."


    As a member of the Yamanaka n, even if he had joined Root, Tsunade would


    still show some courtesy. She wouldn''t execute him outright.


    Kakashi nced at Hikari, keenly aware of the difference in treatment.


    Tsunade''s attitude toward him and her attitude toward Hikari were worlds apart.


    ''Could it be that Kamizuki Hikari is Tsunade-sama''s chosen sessor?''


    With that suspicion lingering in his mind, Kakashi picked up Yamanaka Fū with one hand and left the room.


    "Tch tch, that old fossil Danzo, ending up like this... finally some justice in the world." Tsunade muttered just loudly enough for the departing Kakashi to hear.


    Kakashi totally got it - and was honestly kind of happy about it.


    A guy like Danzo, lurking in Konoha''s shadows, would make 99% of the vige''s shinobi happy just by dying. Reaching that level of infamy was honestly impressive in its own right.


    [You really shouldn''t be like Danzo. Look at him — abandoned by everyone, not even someone to clean up his corpse. It''s honestly hrious.]


    [Farewell, Shimura Danzo! May you rest in pieces.]


    Tsunade gave Hikari a meaningful look. She now had to seriously consider what kind of position would best suit him.


    *ck. ck. ck.*


    Footsteps echoed from the hallway.


    Hikari turned to see several familiar figures arriving — Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Chōza, Hyuga Hiashi, Aburame Shibi, and Inuzuka Tsume. The heads of


    Konoha''s most prominent ns had all gathered.


    Once they saw the state Danzo was in... everyone fell silent.


    A real, literal vegetable.


    "The world truly is full of wonders..."


    After sighing with mixed emotion, the n leaders exchanged subtle nces -


    everyone understood each other''s thoughts perfectly.


    ''Today''s a great day. Let''s grab some grilled meatter.''


    ''Sounds good, but let''s not call it a celebration. Danzo was still an elder-we should at least pretend to mourn.''


    ''Okay, one, two, three... mourningplete. Man, I''m just so heartbroken.''


    ''Same here. I''m practically crying... fromughter.''


    ''Hold it in, hold it in. Don''tugh — Tsunade-sama is still here!''


    Once their silent conversation concluded, Nara Shikaku stepped forward. "Tsunade-sama, given that Elder Danzo has... rooted himself, should we proceed with cremation, or transnt him into the soil? Scientific research suggests trees require ample sunlight and nutrients to thrive."


    Cremation?


    Konoha never had that tradition. The vige still buried its dead.


    With Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane still alive, cremating Danzo outright might just send the two old fossils into cardiac arrest.


    Though... that wouldn''t be a bad oue either.


    Still, for the sake of peace in Konoha, Tsunade felt she needed to make somepromises.


    "Let''s transnt Elder Danzo near the training grounds."


    Shikaku''s eyes gleamed with barely


    concealed delight. "Tsunade-sama, the training grounds are frequented by children who might not... control themselves. They could end


    upe


    watering Elder Danzo. That wouldn''t be appropriate, would it?"


    Tsunade paused. Just when Shikaku thought his clever n had backfired, she replied:


    "As a shinobi, Shikaku, you should study more. When farmers nt crops, don''t they add fertilizer? It''s what helps the nts grow strong."


    "Elder Danzo worked hard for Konoha his entire life. Having the younger generation give something back — a tiny contribution to his growth — is quite fitting."


    "Don''t be so rigid!"


    Shikaku was stunned, his eyes wide with admiration.


    ''Incredible... Fifth Hokage-sama!''


    He had thought Tsunade would be concerned about Danzo''s reputation — instead, she endorsed the idea and even came up with such a perfect excuse.


    Respect.


    "Ahem... I have a small suggestion. I hope Hokage-sama will hear me out." At this uplifting moment, Kamizuki Hikari spoke up, ruining the mood entirely.


    ''Does this guy have no sense of timing?''


    ''Who are you? Do you know we''re discussing matters of vital importance to Konoha''s future?''


    ''Someone drag him out and beat him a hundred times!''


    Though no one spoke, the weight of their res pressed down on Hikari like a mountain.


    "Go ahead. There are no outsiders here." Tsunade''s words instantly warmed the atmosphere, making the n heads feel like valued confidants.


    Even if they knew it was just politics, the thought of being in the Hokage''s inner circle thrilled them.


    If the Hokage was treating them like this, the chances of their ns getting into trouble in the future were basically zero.


    "Shikaku-sama made an excellent


    point. If we ce Elder Danzo in the


    training grounds, children might


    relieve themselves there. Over time, the smell would drive everyone away."


    Tsunade: ''...Who would even want to go there in the first ce?''


    Honestly, Danzo should just stay there and rot quietly.


    Yamanaka Inoichi: ''This kid... mind your words!''


    Nara Shikaku: "Hikari''s usually sharp-why''s he talking nonsense now? That''s not


    what I meant!"


    Akimichi Chōza: ''I''ll just stand here quietly and enjoy the show.''


    Hyuga Hiashi silently activated his Byakugan and stared at Hikari with a deadpan


    look.


    But Kamizuki Hikari ignored all of them.


    A few judgmental stares? They were like pebbles on the roadside.


    "Therefore, for sustainable


    development and to promote


    Konoha''s civil progress, I propose


    building a restroom next to Elder


    Danzo. That way, after training, the


    children will have a proper ce to... contribute."


    "This would ensure a steady supply of nutrients for Elder Danzo. Of course, it


    would require some funding."


    Tsunade: ''Holy hell, this man is a genius.''


    Nara Shikaku: ''Are you reading my mind?''


    Yamanaka Inoichi: ''If you''ve got more to say, keep going!''


    Akimichi Chōza: ''This proposal is excellent. Full support.''


    Hyuga Hiashi looked at him with newfound respect.


    The Hyuga n''s approval rating of Kamizuki Hikari rose by 50 points. Hiashi''s


    personal favorability reached 90. Please keep up the good work.


    "Exactly!" Tsunade pped her hands, finally understanding.


    "Civilized habits start young. Hikari, your idea is excellent — but Konoha''s budget


    is tight right now, so this restroom..."


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