"For Konoha? What a fine 'for Konoha.' Little Monkey, do you take this old woman for a fool?"
Konohagakure, Mito Uzumaki's residence.
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Mito Uzumaki furiously slapped the armrest of her chair and roared at him.
Mito Uzumaki was a gentle woman who rarely lost her temper so badly, but in her eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi had been terribly wrong this time.
One misstep could very well destroy all of Konoha because of his mistake.
Over the years, ever since Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju had passed away, every holiday, no matter how unwell she felt, she had personally prepared gifts and sent them to Uzushiogakure.
Why? Was it not to make the alliance between Konoha and Uzushiogakure more secure?
If it had not been for Konoha, she could have ignored everything and done nothing. Why would she need to trouble herself so much?
But now, that fool Hiruzen Sarutobi had offended Takenaka Kaguya beyond reconciliation. Mito Uzumaki even suspected that removing him from his position as the Third Hokage might not be enough to calm Takenaka Kaguya's anger.
Still, that was all she could do.
As for whether Takenaka Kaguya would come seeking accountability, she had little confidence.
After all, Konoha had gone too far in this matter. They had practically intended to wipe out Uzushiogakure.
Across from her, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help feeling concerned as he watched Mito Uzumaki's furious expression.
In terms of strength, he was confident that he was not much weaker than Mito Uzumaki. However, even if he were stronger than her, he would not dare attack her.
As the widow of the First Hokage, the man who had founded Konoha, if he dared lay a hand on Mito Uzumaki, the Senju Clan that had integrated into Konoha would likely come