Every Jonin watched Tsunade.
On the Podium, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other higher-ups were also staring at Tsunade.
Tsunade slowly rose to her feet, her posture somewhat heavy. "The Senju Clan still has 142 ninja. This time, we will send at least 100 ninja to the Front Line."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, very satisfied with that proportion.
Naraichi said, "During the last great ninja war, Chiyo's poison caused Konoha no small amount of suffering.
Before this war, the mission to destroy Sunagakure's Flower Poison Sea failed. The Front Line needs Princess Tsunade's medical ninjutsu and detoxification abilities even more."
Quite a few ninja turned to look at Kawadera Uchiha, who stood off to the side behind them.
They really were putting on a complete show, terrified that Sunagakure's Spy would discover that Konoha had already obtained the poison flowers.
Tsunade noticed everyone's gazes and was just about to flare up when she recalled the explanation Teacher Hiruzen had given her in the Hokage's office. She could not clear Nawaki's name, nor could she clear Kawadera's.
Next, each ninja clan reported in turn the number of ninja they would send to the Front Line.
After the Jonin council meeting ended, Seiei Senju and Kawadera Uchiha followed behind Tsunade.
Yuan Uchiha frowned as he watched Kawadera Uchiha's retreating back. Kawadera completely disregarded him. During the Jonin council meeting, he had practically acted like a subordinate of the Senju.
"Princess Tsunade, Kawadera and I have something we would like to discuss with you."
"Mm. We'll talk after we return to the clan compound."
After entering the Senju compound, Tsunade spoke first. "Kawadera, I'm sorry. For now, there is nothing I can do about those awful rumors surrounding you and Nawaki.
The Third said that, in order to feed Sunagakure false information, we had no