Honestly, she wasn't sure whether she should agree to such a request. Besides, Ronglin had to make the decision himself; otherwise, it would be completely useless.
"Now, everyone, share your thoughts on this matter."
Tsunade looked at everyone in the meeting.
But the conference room was silent. No one showed any intention of speaking, including the Third Hokage, the one leading the meeting.
"Fourth Hokage, what do you think?"
No one spoke. Everyone was looking at Ronglin; only he could make the decision on this matter.
Though she had been mentally prepared, Tsunade still felt deeply helpless when faced with such an awkward silence. Left with no choice, she looked toward Ronglin.
On occasions like this, Tsunade addressed Ronglin as the Fourth Hokage rather than as she had before.
"Why are you looking at me? Didn't I say I wouldn't involve myself in Konoha's affairs anymore? Don't come looking for me over any major matter."
Ronglin sipped his tea and sighed. "Sigh... I just want to quietly be a handsome man, so go find someone else."
"Pfft—cough, cough!!"
Ronglin's words nearly made White Fang choke on his own saliva. He could actually say something like that?
Everyone knew he was handsome, but was it really okay to praise himself like that?
Quite a few people's shoulders shook, clearly holding back their laughter.
They wanted to laugh, but they didn't dare. The others wore strange expressions, and the looks they gave Ronglin changed.
"..."
The atmosphere immediately became bizarre—far more terrifying than the previous silence.
"I've been very busy lately. Don't come looking for me about anything. Even if you do, it'll be useless. Handle it yourselves. In short, if you want my people, no way."
Ronglin calmly pushed his teacup aside, glanced at everyone, and called them out one by