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But despite that, he still had to respond.

Not for any other reason than to avoid feeling the cold autumn wind when he came to the office tomorrow.

"Those three have now been sent to the Anbu, and their positions have been revoked."

Tsunade remained silent, her anger undiminished.

"I'll have the Anbu send them to the Police Department tomorrow. Qingguang discovered and handled this matter, and the Anbu won't steal their credit."

Tsunade's expression softened slightly, but chakra was already gathering in her right hand.

This familiar feeling reminded Hiruzen Sarutobi of a winter two years ago when his office wall was breached in the same way.

"Utatane Koharu."

"I will also remove her from her position as head of the Medical Department. From now on, you will be in charge of the Medical Department."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade slowly dispersed the chakra in her arm. She had been prepared to smash through the wall with her monstrous strength.

She hadn't expected this old man to be so willing to give her that position.

Although she had no interest in the position and even found it a burden that would only lead to more overtime, the thought of her impending medical ninja reform made her nod in agreement.

She retracted her hand and glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Aren't you afraid your old classmate will be displeased?"

"I gave her a chance, but unfortunately, she made the wrong choice. This concerns the village, and as Hokage, I cannot let personal feelings interfere at this time."

"Hmph, it's good that you're sensible."

"In a few days, I will send over a proposal. Remember to convene a Jonin meeting for me." With that, Tsunade turned and left.

Only after Tsunade left did Hiruzen Sarutobi breathe a sigh of relief.

A new official often brings about significant changes. Tsunade had proposed many reforms for the Medical Department before, but he had suppressed them all. This time, he had no reason to delay any further.

But it was for the best. The current atmosphere in the Medical Department was indeed chaotic, and it was time for Tsunade to take charge and make a difference.

The next day, the Police Department took custody of the three "masterminds" from the Utatane Clan from the Anbu.

The process was swift. From the Anbu, to the Police Department, and then to the Konoha prison, it took less than three hours for the three individuals to be assigned new duties.

They would be required to swing a hoe in the mines for 12 hours a day, in exchange for three free meals and even 8 hours of rest. Truly conscientious!

Such good news was naturally posted on the bulletin board, much to the delight of the villagers, especially the victims and their families.

Just as people were still basking in the joy of one piece of good news from the bulletin board, new content appeared on a second board.

Tsunade's appointment as head of the Medical Department completely reassured those who had doubted whether such problems would arise again in the future.

She was the granddaughter of the legendary Senju Hashirama, the First Hokage, and her name, Tsunade, was known throughout the village.

A genius medical ninja who had developed several medical ninjutsu at a young age.

While the public celebrated this news.

Qingguang, alone, brought a bouquet of white chrysanthemums to the cemetery.

He strode to a stop before his father Kagami Uchiha's tombstone, brushed away the dust with his hand, placed the white chrysanthemums before the monument, arranged some fruit, and opened a bottle of sake.

"Father, it's a shame I'm not yet an adult, or I could share a drink with you."

Just as he was about to sprinkle the sake on the ground, a charming female voice spoke from behind him.

"Let me."

Turning his head, he saw a beautiful woman in a black kimono, embroidered with colorful auspicious clouds, slowly walking towards him.

Her long, brownish-yellow hair cascaded down her back. A tear mole adorned her striking face, and her hime-cut hairstyle gave her a surprisingly demure appearance.

She looked like a queen, high and mighty.

"Auntie Saiyun, what are you doing here?"

Seeing her here, Qingguang was somewhat surprised, but it was also understandable.

After he awakened his Sharingan, Hiruzen Sarutobi had Ryuu guide him in his genjutsu abilities.

His proficiency in genjutsu rapidly increased during that time, and he poured it all into his Sharingan.

Although his genjutsu proficiency decreased, he could still use extremely powerful genjutsu thanks to the pupil power of his Sharingan.

Colloquially known as brute force.

It wasn't until he awakened his Three Tomoe Sharingan that Ryuu concluded his guidance.

Saiyun walked slowly to Qingguang's side, gently stroking his cheek. His reflection appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"You child, how many times have I told you to just call me Auntie."

Qingguang noticed the complex emotions in her gaze.

Three parts longing, three parts jealousy, three parts regret, and a trace of relief.

Qingguang remained silent, lowering his head.

Saiyun merely smiled bitterly at this.

She walked to Kagami's grave and placed a handful of colorful chrysanthemums, flowers she had cultivated herself.

Every year, she would pick the most beautiful ones and place them before Kagami's tombstone.

She silently gazed at a photo of Kagami in his youth on the tombstone for a long time, then slowly stood up and took the sake flask from Qingguang.

She poured half of it in front of the tombstone and drank the other half herself.

The sake trickled down her elegant swan neck, and tears fell along with it.

A moment later, she stood up and asked, "Has the marriage between that girl from the Inuzuka Family and Yashiro been settled?"

Qingguang's eyes darted away slightly, and he softly hummed in affirmation.

"That's good. At least tragedies like mine won't happen again in the future."

Saiyun's eyes were distant. She then turned and walked towards the cemetery gate. When she reached the entrance, she paused and said to Qingguang with her back to him, "The Kurama Family's Genjutsu isn't suitable for Haruga to practice. In a few days, I'll trouble you..."

"Trouble you to find her a teacher within the Uchiha."

Qingguang nodded. "Don't worry. There are many ninjas skilled in Genjutsu within the Uchiha. I will definitely find her the best teacher."

"Mhm."

The conversation ended there, and Saiyun headed back in the direction of her family compound.

Watching Saiyun's retreating figure, Qingguang also felt sorrow for her past.

During their school days, she was his father's childhood sweetheart. After graduation, they remained in a state of being more than friends but not quite lovers.

Just when they thought everything was developing in a good direction, the Battle of the Underworld turned all their past happiness into foam, vanishing into nothingness.

After that, his father was arranged to marry, and his bride was his mother.

Saiyun, too, was similarly arranged.

Although according to the diary left by his father, Kagami, he knew that Kagami had always seen Saiyun as a sister. However, Saiyun's feelings had also caused him trouble.

That was why he accepted the family's arrangement, wanting to cut off her lingering affections.

But Saiyun didn't know this, mistakenly believing that it was due to family matters that they couldn't be together.

Qingguang looked at Kagami's tombstone and shook his head with regret.

"Damn old man, why didn't you just explain it clearly earlier? You really put poor Saiyun... Aunt..."