Tsunade and the Head of Finance

Uchiha Genya had moved too fast, leaving plenty of hidden problems within Konoha.

And war had always been the surest way to divert attention from internal conflict.

Besides, if Xuanye trained up so many powerful fighters but never sent them against anyone, what was the point of all that effort?

If all he wanted was to protect his own little corner of the world, his current strength was more than enough.

Tsunade wasn't sure how she felt as she headed to the Finance Department beside the Hokage's office building. She planned to get some money first and see if she could enjoy herself for once.

Even if Uchiha Genya turned the entire Ninja World upside down tomorrow, she wasn't going to let it spoil today.

But the moment she saw the head of the Finance Department, she froze.

"Kakuzu?"

Faced with the rogue ninja who had once tried to assassinate her grandfather, Tsunade instinctively raised a fist to strike with Monster Strength.

"Wait! I'm the head of Konoha's Finance Department now! If you injure me, the medical bills are coming out of your salary!"

Kakuzu probably knew Tsunade had no love for him. He immediately pointed to the Forehead Protector on his brow and explained his position as briefly as he could.

Now Tsunade finally understood why that wicked little brat Uchiha Genya had worn that knowing half-smile when he mentioned the head of the Finance Department.

"How did you become the head of the Finance Department? What did you give Uchiha Genya?" Tsunade's expression was grim, but she lowered her fist.

A smile appeared beneath Kakuzu's mask. He spread his hands and said:

"What you should be asking is how much Lord Hokage offered me to make me willing to work in Konoha."

Tsunade had assumed Kakuzu had bribed