Utatane Koharu was beside herself with anger. Pointing at Tsunade, she said, "But this status and prosperity could be destroyed in an instant. Haven't Anbu reports kept coming in? The various ninja nations outside are already making contact. Although Konoha currently has the greatest strength, it still can't withstand an attack from all the other ninja nations. Those people have long envied Konoha's current prosperity. They'll definitely seize this chance to do something to Konoha and force it to concede enormous benefits."
Utatane Koharu was in charge of Konoha's economy, so she had calculated these accounts very clearly. Whether Chen Fan was a member of Akatsuki or not, what did it matter if others claimed he was? Konoha was already standing at the center of the storm. If Chen Fan had really captured all those tailed beasts, it would not be a good thing for Konoha.
"You need to understand! If the balance is broken, it will lead to war. Do you want what happened to Dan Katō back then to happen to Chen Fan too?!"
Boom!!!
Tsunade slammed her fist down on the table before her, instantly shattering it to pieces. She was truly furious. Utatane Koharu's tongue was too venomous—she had actually said something like that.
"Say that again if you dare!" Tsunade said with an ugly expression, narrowing her eyes as she stared at Utatane Koharu.
Utatane Koharu was startled as well, but the words from her mouth did not stop. "See? See?! That unreasonable woman really has been brainwashed by that man!"
Just as Tsunade was about to make a move, the Third Hokage spoke. "Koharu! Say a little less! That sharp tongue of yours has only gotten worse with age."
"What did you say?!" Utatane Koharu shouted at the Third Hokage.
"Enough! Don't speak for