Chapter 32: Aftermath

With the departure of the Uchiha, the construction of the hospital was a foregone conclusion.

Kawaki Hatake led everyone to evacuate.

The construction workers who were just scared silly began to work normally.

With [Earth Release] and the high - intensity physical strength of the construction workers, the hospital would be completed in just a few months.

On the way, Nemu Koharu had already figured out the whole story. This was a trap laid by Kawaki Hatake against Tanzō.

And she herself was just an important pawn he had brought into the game at a high price.

Now it was time for her to play an important role. She sorted out her thoughts and went to the Hokage Building.

She went up to the third floor and pushed open the door of the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Homura Mitokado were dealing with documents, planning how to distribute and use the money the Hatake family spent on buying the land.

"Hey, Nemu, you're here."

The Third Hokage was holding a pipe in his mouth. He exhaled smoke from his nose and greeted Nemu Koharu.

"Tanzō's dead!"

However, Nemu Koharu dropped a bombshell.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pipe fell and hit the desk.

Homura Mitokado also looked extremely surprised.

"What's going on? How could Tanzō be dead?"

The Third Hokage obviously couldn't believe that Tanzō, who had the Root, could die.

"Today, I was invited by Tsunade to visit the groundbreaking of the hospital construction site."

"Tanzō, along with the Uchiha clan, came to the construction site to cause trouble."

"This led to a conflict between the two sides, and Tanzō was slain by Kawaki Hatake."

Nemu Koharu concealed her role in it. After all, they were all old foxes. It would be too ridiculous to say that Tanzō had tried to assassinate her.

That was just the official statement.

"Kawaki Hatake? I didn't expect that our decision would lead Tanzō to act like this."

"Well, he had it coming."

Homura Mitokado also didn't have much affection for Tanzō. It didn't matter to him that he was dead.

"Ambition..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, gathered his emotions, and picked up the pipe on the table.

"What about his body?"

"Gather the remaining Root members and hand them over to the Anbu."

The Third Hokage quickly arranged the aftermath. There was no need to explain Tanzō's death to the villagers.

After all, he existed in the shadows and was not someone the common people could come into contact with.

"I've already arranged for the Anbu to look for it."

"This Kawaki Hatake is really something."

Nemu Koharu had made the arrangements before she came in. Now she started talking about Kawaki Hatake.

"He has high - level strength and supports Tsunade. This isn't a bad thing."

"With someone like him in the background, that girl Tsunade might be able to inherit the teacher's legacy."

The Third Hokage still had high expectations for Tsunade. Whether it was her strength or her identity as a member of the Senju clan, there wouldn't be much opposition if Tsunade became the Hokage.

"Give Tanzō a grand burial."

"Also, tell Kawaki Hatake that there's no need to fight to the death in conflicts."

"I don't want this to happen again."

The Third Hokage asked Nemu Koharu to convey this message, which was also a warning to Kawaki Hatake.

Fortunately, Nemu Koharu was a participant. Otherwise, Tanzō's death wouldn't have been settled so easily.

Tanzō's death was over here. Kawaki Hatake had successfully used Nemu Koharu to avoid getting into trouble.

He didn't bring any risks to the Hatake family or himself, and he even eliminated the future trouble of Tanzō in one fell swoop.

The biggest winner of this scheme should be Tsunade. Having big breasts really gives an edge.

She didn't spend a single cent and didn't even have to use her brain, yet she reaped the biggest rewards.

～～～～～Dividing line～～～～～～

After the issue was settled, Kawaki and the others no longer needed to conduct surveillance.

The construction team didn't dare to slack off either.

In the evening, at the Hatake family's dining room.

All kinds of side dishes for drinking were already laid out on the table. It was going to be another drinking session.

"Kawaki-kun, will the teacher take out his annoyance on you because of Tanzō?"

Tsunade was still a bit worried. After all, only the Third Hokage himself knew how much Tanzō meant to him.

"There will definitely be some annoyance, but with Advisor Nemu around, he'll probably just give me a light scolding."

"It'll be fine."

Kawaki had studied the Third Hokage thoroughly. He was a man with a bit of sentimentality, but not much.

"Come on, let's drink."

Sakumo was more straightforward. Drinking was all that mattered.

He clinked his glass with Tsunade's.

"I saw you discussing with the construction team today about digging a large-scale underground chamber under the main building?"

Tsunade didn't understand what this underground chamber was for. Since there was no one else around, she brought it up.

"It's a laboratory built for you."

"To conduct all kinds of research. How else can you improve your medical skills?"

Kawaki was telling the truth, although he also had his own selfish motives.

Without a good laboratory, how can we study Hashirama's cells?

"I see. I won't say much more."

Tsunade raised her glass and clinked it with Kawaki's.

"Actually, the teacher has a grand ambition."

"But he's never been able to achieve it."

Putting down her glass, Tsunade started talking.

Kawaki and the others listened attentively.

Taking a bite of food and washing it down with a sip of wine, they were really enjoying themselves.

"Since the passing of my grandfather, the teacher has wanted another ninja in Konoha who can use Wood Release."

"He gathered a group of medical ninjas to study my grandfather's cells."

Upon hearing this, Kawaki was extremely thrilled. He didn't expect that the Third Hokage had never hidden these things from the Senju clan.

He served some food to Tsunade and signaled her to continue.

"Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. My grandfather's cells have a strong assimilative ability."

"None of the experimental subjects who voluntarily participated in the research survived. They all turned into dried-up trees."

"Even quite a few blood relatives of my Senju clan died."

Saying this, Tsunade's mood clearly turned a bit low.

"With this laboratory, I want to study my grandfather's cells and see if I can bring back the glory of Wood Release."

Kawaki didn't expect Tsunade to voice his own thoughts first. It saved him the trouble of persuading her later.

"I support you. But why didn't you participate in the research yourself?"

"I was still young at that time. By the time I grew up, the experiment had already ended."

"It was sealed by the teacher. The casualties were too great. Konoha couldn't bear such pain."

"So I won't easily conduct live experiments without any breakthrough progress."

Tsunade shared her thoughts.

"My cells have high viability. I hope I can help you with that later."

This was also Kawaki's greatest confidence in fusing with Hashirama's cells.

"Okay, we'll definitely bring back my grandfather's Wood Release to the ninja world.

Tsunade was in high spirits. She didn't know that even if the Hashirama's cells were thoroughly studied, not everyone could undergo a transplant.

Kawaki didn't say anything discouraging. As long as he could fuse with them, building this laboratory wouldn't be in vain.

He was also convinced that Tsunade had the ability. After all, in the original plot, Naruto's severed hand was regenerated using the Hashirama's cells that Tsunade had researched.

Sakumo and Natsuki were also excited when they heard about Wood Release. It was a powerful Kekkei Genkai that could subdue the Nine - Tailed Fox.

If Tsunade managed to research it, it might change the entire Konoha.

No ninja village would want to provoke a ninja who could use complete Wood Release.

"Next, once the hospital is built, we can install the laboratory equipment."

"Build the best - equipped laboratory. I'll cover the costs."

"Don't try to save money for me. It'll all be yours in the future."

Kawaki was discussing business but couldn't resist teasing Tsunade.

Tsunade didn't reply. She gave Kawaki a disdainful look, looking extremely charming.

Without any surprises, the four of them got drunk again at this celebration feast.

Sakumo was lying on the ground, still shouting, "Cheers!"

Tsunade, with a flushed face, hugged Kawaki tightly and wouldn't let go, while Kawaki had fallen asleep.

Only Natsuki still retained a bit of consciousness. She told the Ghost Mastiff to go and fetch someone.

In the end, the four of them were sent back to their rooms one by one by the servants.

It was another night of sweet dreams.

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