Chapter 167 : Conspiracy The Senju Clan!

Tsunade's face flushed as she hastily dressed, only daring to emerge from her room once she was certain that Kazuhiko had left.

Her mind was in chaos, "Ah, how could I have such a dream last night... with that annoying boy Kazuhiko... I'm going to die..."

"It's all his fault for kissing me last night for no reason! Yes, that's right, it's him!"

"Otherwise, how could I have such a dream..." Tsunade's face flushed at the thought.

"But... that feeling..."

"I can't think about it anymore! I can't think about it any more..." Shaking her head as if trying to dispel the thoughts, Tsunade hurriedly prepared for the day ahead.

Meanwhile, in Tsunade's small courtyard, Kazuhiko maintained the habit of not casually using Observation Haki, both out of respect for Tsunade and others, and also because others might not be aware of this ability.

Living in someone else's house meant he had to respect their privacy; spying was out of the question for Kazuhiko. The only exception was when he sensed Anbu ninja observing him, allowing him a certain perception beyond the courtyard.

Nevertheless, at night, he sometimes heard sounds he shouldn't have heard. After all, what could a husband and wife do when they retired early to bed?

However, after Kazuhiko showcased his strength by defeating the Third Hokage, members of the Anbu refrained from spying on him. Surveillance was limited to outside the Senju clan, with no attempts to monitor him within Tsunade's small courtyard. 

They were aware that such a powerful individual could easily perceive their presence, and if exposed, it wouldn't bode well, considering Kazuhiko's status as the renowned figure from the Land of Whirlpools.

Unaware of Tsunade's internal struggles, Kazuhiko proceeded to the elders' residence.

The elders were surprised to see their Clan Head seeking them out, considering his busy schedule. When Kazuhiko informed them about his visit to the Uchiha clan the previous night and successfully persuading them to form an alliance, the elders were taken aback.

Wide-eyed, they stared at him like statues, their only movement being their eyeballs tracking Kazuhiko's steps.

Fearing they might have suffered a heart attack from the shocking news, Kazuhiko anxiously observed them until, after a considerable pause, the elders finally regained their composure and bombarded him with questions.

"Clan Head, are you certain that the Uchiha clan wants to ally with us? Will they be our future allies?"

The Uchiha clan has formed an alliance with us; who will lead? What does Konoha think?"

"Yeah, what if Konoha disagrees? Why don't we leave quickly? I feel that staying in Konoha may lead to assassination at any moment.

"Clan Head, why don't we leave first? Konoha is too dangerous, and you are too vulnerable in Konoha."

"How did you convince the Uchiha clan? The Uchiha clan is one of the earliest founders of Konoha!

"Unbelievable! Unbelievable!!

Finally, the elders calmed down from their exclamations and took a deep breath.

It is precisely because they know the strength and heritage of the Uchiha clan, which has been passed down for thousands of years.

Especially considering the special status of the Uchiha clan in Konoha, they truly cannot imagine how their Clan Head accomplished this.

Kazuhiko spent a long time comforting them and explained repeatedly to make them accept all of this.

"The Land of the Whirlpool is still too weak and needs more funds. The Uchiha clan has a lot of money and can definitely help us.

"Konoha has been secretly at odds with Uchiha, and this time Uchiha knows that Konoha wants to attack them..."

"I also had a test with the Uchiha Clan Head, and they recognized our strength..."

"Don't worry, we won't tell anyone in Konoha right now..."

"We all resent Konoha for not saving its allies, and now we are seeking revenge..."

"In these two days, the Uchiha clan will sign a covenant with us, and then the elders will also join us..."

After soothing them, Kazuhiko had breakfast and left.

Watching the departing head of the clan, several Uzumaki elders looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

This Clan Head is young but powerful. Every time something happens, it makes them nervous. In the face of such a Clan Head, their hearts must be strong.

They had only been in Konoha for a few days, and Konoha was already turned upside down by him. It felt like riding a roller coaster, and they even felt some sympathy for Konoha.

"If you provoke our Uzumaki clan and challenge our Clan Head, you are in bad luck."

Kazuhiko naturally didn't know what they were whispering behind his back, and he wouldn't care if he knew. Since he planned to come to Konoha, he had been preparing to put on a good show so that the people of Konoha would remember him firmly.

He was never prepared to sever ties with Konoha easily; he wouldn't let Konoha off the hook without making them pay. For example, although he had already dealt with the Uchiha clan yesterday, he had now turned his attention to another founding clan of Konoha, the Senju clan.

As a consequence, the misunderstanding, fueled by the exertion of power, ignited tensions between the Uchiha and Konoha.

It genuinely pleased him to see the Uchiha brought down in such a manner.

On the contrary, the Senju clan held a different status; they were respected within Konoha. They were reluctant to see the Uchiha clan face ostracism from the villagers, and not all high-ranking officials in Konoha were pleased with this development.

While the Uzumaki clan shared a close bond with the Senju, convincing the Senju proved to be a more challenging task. The Senju had endured Konoha's suppression, often described as being "cut by soft knives." 

Despite being under the control of Konoha's top management, the Senju maintained a dignified appearance. The elders at the pinnacle of Konoha held a sense of trust in the Senju clan, unlike the almost complete ostracization of the Uchiha clan.

Hence, the decline of the Senju clan stemmed more from the machinations of Danzo of Sarutobi Hiruzen, rather than the collective intent of Konoha's high-ranking officials. Although they silently consented to some measures, they were not inclined to let the Senju clan suffer the same fate as the Uchiha.

Their primary objective was to subtly weaken the influence of the Senju clan, given its significant impact on Konoha. This is why Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo took substantial measures to diminish the Senju clan's standing.

Aware of this, the Senju clan acknowledged the need to diminish their influence, particularly after the era of Second Hokage Senju Tobirama. 

However, as it is well-known, human desires are insatiable. While some were willing to reduce their influence, there were those who wished for the Senju clan to vanish entirely from Konoha!

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