The Daimyo... Was Ruined

The two ninja watched the frantic Daimyo and knew that nothing they said would help at a time like this. They might as well call Tsunade in to take a look!

After exchanging glances, one went out to report while the other remained to protect the Daimyo.

Less than two minutes later, Tsunade arrived before the Daimyo.

Seeing the two corpses in the room, Tsunade unconsciously frowned.

Holy shit, this Daimyo is really sleazy!

Tsunade nearly burst out laughing at those words.

No, I can't listen to Hikari's thoughts anymore. I should block them out for now. Tsunade somewhat regretted bringing Hikari inside. If she heard one of his thoughts and laughed, how awkward would that be?

"Daimyo, are you all right?"

Tsunade looked at the trembling Daimyo, her heart full of concern.

If the Daimyo had gone mad, they would have to consider establishing a new ruler. A mad Daimyo could not handle domestic affairs.

"I'm fine. Hurry over and examine me. I took some pills earlier—they were delivered by the assassin at your feet. I'm worried they might be poisoned!" The Daimyo was nearly in tears.

Only now did he understand how these ninja, who danced on the edge of a blade, differed from his own subordinates.

Once people like them were driven into a corner, they would truly kill.

Tsunade frowned at the female corpse beside the Daimyo. When she saw the woman's thoroughly disheveled clothing, along with the Daimyo's swollen little brother, she was utterly speechless.

So this is the illness you came down with, Daimyo!

Still, you're in pretty good shape for an old man. You can stay lively even at a time like this. Truly vigorous in your old age!

After silently mocking him, Tsunade stepped forward and began examining the Daimyo.

She checked everything—his brain, limbs, heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

"Your blood flow is slightly faster than usual. That is a normal reaction after taking the medicine, caused by hormonal stimulation." As she spoke, Tsunade casually picked up a small pill from the table and gently sniffed it.

"It contains too many stimulants. Long-term use will drain the body and shorten one's lifespan."

After giving the results of her examination, Tsunade took several steps back, putting a little more distance between herself and the Daimyo.

He was fine!

It was good that he was fine.

But looking at his proud and spirited little brother, the Daimyo's face reddened. Then he asked quietly, "Tsunade, in my condition, shouldn't I let it out? It can't be good for a man to keep holding it in, right?"

Tsunade shook her head. "This pill mainly stimulates the body's potential. If my Medical Ninjutsu were not somewhat advanced, I would not have been able to detect it while the medicine was taking effect."

"Put simply, this effect is exchanged for lifespan. If the Daimyo does not mind sacrificing some of his life to have a good time, then you may go find a woman in the back and vent your urges."

Daimyo: So my little brother is useless, then.

On one side was his remaining lifespan, and on the other was his sex life.

What a difficult choice.

The Daimyo felt like crying. Why was there nothing in this world that could give him the best of both worlds?

He wanted to spend the rest of his life happily without harming his health.

"Tsunade, please help me dispel the medicine's effects!"

Tsunade shook her head. "This kind of effect can only dissipate naturally. Forced intervention would only make things worse. Just endure it for a while. Once this period passes, there will be no problem."

Endure it?

Was this something he could endure?!

The Daimyo felt as though the flames of desire were about to burn away his sanity.

At that moment, his hatred was overwhelming. If Danzo stood before him, he would definitely order someone to kill Danzo.

"Tsunade, didn't you want to become the Fifth Hokage? I'll make it happen. But you should know that this assassin was sent by Danzo, and he even said that once he became Hokage, he would give you to me as a pet."

"I have always greatly admired your grandfather, Hashirama Senju. Now Danzo actually dares treat you like this. If I want him dead, there shouldn't be a problem, right?"

The Daimyo knew that relying solely on his own men, he would never be able to kill Danzo in his lifetime.

And if he did not kill Danzo, he would never get over this.

Having lived this long, he had learned for the first time that death could stand right before his eyes.

Even if he could no longer play with women and had lost the greatest pleasure of being a man, there were still many things he could enjoy.

Fine food, fine wine, and even if he could not touch beautiful women, he could still look at them.

If he died, he would have nothing.

He now seriously suspected that Danzo had already colluded with his son and intended to harm him.

Otherwise, why would someone as calculating as Danzo want to kill him?

Tsunade hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Although she had seven parts doubt toward the Daimyo's words, it did not affect Tsunade's determination in the slightest.

This was the Daimyo's order. Even if Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu learned of it, there would be nothing they could do.

As for military funding, now that the Daimyo had agreed to make her the Fifth Hokage, was that still a problem?

After this incident, the Daimyo's opinion of the Hidden Leaf Village had fallen to its lowest point.

Power was important, certainly, but his own life was important too.

"Please issue an edict, Daimyo. As for Danzo's corpse, we will be unable to deliver it to you. He is, after all, one of the village's elders, and his body contains many of the Hidden Leaf Village's secrets."

"An edict?"

The Daimyo suddenly felt as though his teeth hurt.

Danzo's suicide assassin was lying right there. If Danzo learned that he had ordered his death, how would Danzo retaliate against him?

"Well, about the edict... I'll make it up to you after you finish dealing with the matter!"

"My imperial seal is missing. I've ordered craftsmen to rush a replacement!"

As he spoke words that even he did not believe, the Daimyo was cowardly to the extreme.

Tsunade sighed helplessly. She also knew that her main goals this time were military funding and becoming the Fifth Hokage.

"Daimyo, the military funding..."

Before Tsunade could finish, the Daimyo immediately said, "Take my note to the Treasury Office and collect it. The military funding will be provided according to the previous arrangement. No problem, right?"

Just like that, it was settled?

Tsunade had not expected that, after worrying all the way here, everything would be resolved so smoothly.

"I'll go change clothes first. If you have nothing else to do, Tsunade, go collect the money from the Treasury Office." The Daimyo casually wrote an approval slip, stamped it with his seal, and handed it to Tsunade.

Looking at that familiar seal, Tsunade really wanted to have the Daimyo sign an edict ordering Danzo's death. After thinking it over, however, she ultimately suppressed the thought.

The Daimyo was clearly terrified now. He did not even dare face Danzo. In that case, it would be much easier for her to become Hokage in the future. There was no need to keep tangling with the Daimyo over this.

After writing the note, the Daimyo patted his backside and left. Only Tsunade and Hikari remained in the room.

"Let's go too." Having obtained what she wanted, Tsunade said this to Hikari and turned to leave.

Wow, it's finally over!

I'll leave everything else to Tsunade. I should just obediently be an invisible slacker!

Heh, dream on.

Tsunade silently scoffed. I finally found such a suitable helper. Whether you get to be a slacker or not depends on whether I'm willing!

After leaving the Daimyo's Mansion, Tsunade led Hikari and Might Guy toward the Treasury Office.

No matter how great the world was, money was still the greatest.

With military funding, Tsunade's position as the Fifth Hokage would be as steady as Mount Tai. No one would be able to shake it again.