Konoha

Biodata

Background & History

Konoha emerged from the alliance of the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, and other major ninja clans after the Warring States Period. The Uchiha and Senju's longstanding blood feud was temporarily suppressed through the village's founding, though distrust of the Uchiha persisted after the deaths of Hashirama and Madara. 184 326

Most of the founding clans answered Hashirama's call because of his prestige and overwhelming strength. His victory over Madara and the Senju's unrivaled position provided the military foundation for the transition from competing clans to the hidden-village system. 138 474

Following the Third Great Ninja War, Konoha had suffered major losses and deployed the Uchiha to the unfavorable Land of Water front. The clan received neither meaningful pensions nor recognition for its sacrifices, worsening its conflict with the village leadership. 1

The war had brought enemy forces close to Konoha and threatened the Land of Fire with dismemberment. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Minato, and other exceptional shinobi helped sustain its resistance, but the eventual ceasefire reflected the exhaustion of all sides rather than an unambiguous victory. 72

Under Sarutobi Hiruzen's administration, the Uchiha-controlled Police Force was treated as an isolating institution: it gave the clan an unpopular policing role while limiting its economic and political growth. Hiruzen later ordered the Uchiha compound moved to the village edge without offering compensation. 19 20

The Nine-Tails' attack became a defining disaster for Konoha. Although the Uchiha elite helped limit casualties, the deaths of Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato and jinchūriki Uzumaki Kushina deprived the village of two major deterrents. 40

Kumogakure considered exploiting these losses, but its depleted finances discouraged an immediate invasion. Iwagakure likewise hesitated after receiving reports of the purple giant that had defeated the Nine-Tails, fearing the emergence of another Uchiha comparable to Madara. 72

Under Uchiha Genya, Konoha transformed from a conventional hidden village into a rapidly industrializing and heavily centralized city-state. Its expansion, recruitment of outside bloodline clans, commercial reforms, and military buildup made it the strongest and most politically influential power in the Land of Fire. 217 276 288

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konoha declined to join the other major villages' alliance and continued expanding its own influence. Its shinobi were subsequently reported to be stationed openly in numerous small countries whose remaining ninja forces had become its vassals. 450 465 481

Major Timeline

Governance

Konoha's authority was initially divided between the Hokage, elders, Root, Anbu, and influential clans. During Minato's tenure, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to bypass the Fourth Hokage in major decisions, and Minato was regarded by Konoha's upper ranks as a puppet leader. 2 3

Minato nevertheless attempted to recover authority behind the scenes. Rather than complementing one another, his administration and Hiruzen's advisers became mutually suspicious and engaged in an ongoing struggle over power. 365

After Genya's election, the village reorganized its power structure around separate departments with independent authority and mutual supervision. Genya placed trusted personnel across departments while retaining final authority as Hokage. 107 109

The elder system was abolished. Department ministers became the highest-ranking officials beneath the Hokage and were responsible directly to him rather than to one another. 172

Later, Konoha assumed direct control over the Daimyo Mansion to protect the remaining heir, with Itachi granted authority to act first and report afterward. 225

The initial deployment comprised Itachi and twenty elite Anbu, including Uchiha and Hyuga jōnin. They were tasked with guarding the heir and managing the mansion's assets after the Jōnin Conference approved intervention. 224

Konoha subsequently eliminated the political authority of the Daimyo and noble families. Following the noble purge, surviving nobles were reduced to wealthy private citizens, while Genya combined the authorities of Daimyo and Kage under the title of Thunderfire Shogun. 341 354

After Akatsuki's invasion, the reanimated Tobirama attempted to reassert authority over Konoha. The villagers remained silent rather than rallying behind him, and Akimichi Torifu urged his former teacher to accept the population's support for the Shogun. Genya ordered the attempted restoration recorded and Tobirama designated a rogue ninja. 413 414

Genya later strengthened central authority over the ninja clans by supporting clan members seeking public office and backing competing factions. Disputes over official rank and traditional clan leadership increasingly divided clan assemblies, even as the clans grew wealthier. 454

The Ino-Shika-Cho clans were particularly affected: Genya backed multiple competing figures within each, weakening their leaders' ability to maintain a unified position. Their failure to support him openly before his election was identified as a reason for this treatment. 454

Despite his opposition to Genya, Tobirama later acknowledged the effectiveness of his administration. He recognized that Genya had strengthened Konoha, absorbed bloodline clans, acquired tailed beasts, and brought the village's shinobi firmly under central authority. 473

Leadership Changes

• Sarutobi Hiruzen — Former Lord Third whose faction suppressed the Uchiha and protected Root's abuses; his public standing collapses after Danzō's crimes are exposed. He later becomes a rogue ninja and participates in Akatsuki's assault on Konoha. 97 102 380
• Uchiha Genya — Elected Fifth Hokage with overwhelming jōnin support; centralizes Konoha's administration, military, economy, and external policy. 106 107
• Tsunade — Establishes the Medical Department and reforms the Ninja Academy curriculum after returning to Konoha. She later serves as acting Hokage during Genya's absence. 293 386
• Thunderfire Shogun — Genya later abolishes the Daimyo and Kage systems, combining their authority under the title of Thunderfire Shogun. 341
• Kakashi — Appointed Anbu commander after Genya takes office, with instructions to identify Hiruzen loyalists and transfer them away from key positions rather than purge them. 108
• Kakuzu — Recruited as head of the Finance Department and formally accepted as a Konoha shinobi, despite conservative objections to openly admitting a foreign S-rank rogue ninja. 171 172

Security & Military

At the time of Genya's election, Konoha had just over one hundred officially ranked jōnin. Including clandestine forces maintained by certain clans, the estimated total was approximately one hundred and fifty, despite the losses of the Third Great Ninja War. 106

Under Genya, the number and combat strength of Konoha's shinobi increased severalfold. Orochimaru described even its contemporary genin as capable of fighting several genin from Minato's administration, although his claim that Konoha could defeat all rival villages together remained his assessment. 365

Security Division

The Security Division grew from the Uchiha Police Force into Konoha's most visible internal-security organization. Its Rubber Baton patrols sharply reduced crime, though its methods became notorious for forceful enforcement and exaggerated accusations against suspects. 32 99

Genya secured an early expansion by demanding that the division's size and budget be tripled. When Hiruzen objected to the expense, Genya produced a resignation letter signed by the entire force; Hiruzen approved the reforms rather than allow the Uchiha to abandon the institution. 23

The division later recruited members from the Hyuga Branch Family and Inuzuka clan, expanding its reconnaissance, tracking, and deterrence capabilities. 91 109

Its integration of non-Uchiha personnel gradually changed it from a clan monopoly into a village-wide institution. Genya also intended future internal-security recruitment to favor civilian-background chūnin and shinobi retired through war injuries, preserving elite combatants for other duties. 143 144

• Patrols were increased as Konoha's population and tourism expanded. 288 289
• Security personnel were trained to respond rapidly to alarms and enforce martial law when potential infiltrators were detected. 296
• The division maintained a bronze statue of a kneeling, bound Shimura Danzō in the Security Division Plaza near the Uchiha compound, where visitors could vent grievances against him. 101 102 321
• Its personnel were expected to enforce regulations even against influential individuals; unauthorized ninjutsu use within Konoha required questioning unless conducted by authorized public officials. 366
• The division's internal manual frames harsh beatings as “physical and mental reform,” enabling officers to justify coercive punishment through official procedure. 317
• Officers also enforced political conformity. During the army's victory reception after the Kumogakure campaign, baton-wielding personnel pressured civilians to participate enthusiastically in praising Genya. 144
• Some public-order offenders were compelled to work in factories after punishment, connecting street enforcement with Konoha's industrial labor system. 277

Anbu and Research Department

Konoha's Anbu operated as a separate department under the reformed system. The Cursed Seal was introduced throughout its ranks, substantially increasing its overall strength. 107 293

The Research Department became a top priority and received extensive resources. Hōzuki Castle, guarded by elite Anbu, Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Hōzuki personnel, served as both a research site and prison facility. 278 279 294

• Rogue ninja and bandits guilty of serious crimes were sent to Hōzuki Castle. 294
• Criminals without heinous records could receive labor reform rather than execution. 294
• The castle also hosted Medical Department internships. 294
• Guards at Hōzuki Castle enforced restricted-area access even against Tsunade, recognizing orders only from the Hokage or Anbu leadership rather than yielding to a visitor's personal status. 278
• Research Department experiments developed super-soldier candidates with jōnin-level combat ability, exceptional defense, and rapid recovery, though their battlefield performance had yet to be fully tested. 359
• Orochimaru oversaw the deployment of mechanical surveillance insects with pinhole cameras, allowing Konoha to monitor enemy movement around the village without relying solely on ninja observers. 379
• Orochimaru's team developed sealing contact lenses for transplanted Three-Tomoe Sharingan. Might Guy, an early user, employed the concealed eyes to activate Izanagi and survive opening the Eight Gates; the technology was expected to become available to other accomplished Konoha jōnin. 407
• After Akatsuki's defeat, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was transported to Hōzuki Castle for Orochimaru to study. Konoha also secured an additional pair of Rinnegan and captured researchers. 411 412
• Anbu operatives posed as bounty hunters to stage the pursuit through which Kabuto and Hidan gained Konan's trust, supporting their infiltration of Akatsuki. 410

During Akatsuki's invasion, Orochimaru commanded Konoha's defense under Genya's orders to assess its strength, limit losses, and capture talented attackers when possible. Konoha's defenders defeated the assault teams, while Obito extracted Hiruzen from his fight with the reanimated Tobirama. Orochimaru captured Hiruko alive for his potential research value. 380 397 398

Advanced Combat Resources

• Lightning Release Chakra Mode — Acquired from Kumogakure and classified as highly secret village property. Genya provided the technique to Kakashi and identified him and Might Guy as particularly suitable trainees; users were instructed to prevent witnesses from exposing its possession by Konoha. 182
• Flying Thunder God Technique — In addition to Genya's mastery, Kakashi developed a sword-based application, Flying Thunder God: Spatial Slash, and used it against Sasori and the Third Kazekage's human puppet during the invasion. 346 394
• Senjutsu-trained personnel — Kabuto mastered Ryūchi Cave senjutsu and, in Genya's evaluation, became capable of competing with Orochimaru or Tsunade while only narrowly entering Konoha's ten strongest fighters. 344 346
• Impure World Reincarnation — Orochimaru summoned Tobirama to defend Konoha during Akatsuki's attack, forcing Hiruzen to face his former teacher. 380 388
• Eight Gates — Guy's ability remained a major deterrent in enemy intelligence. He later used Night Guy to protect Konoha's forces from a massive shock wave, prompting Ōnoki to question how many further reserves the village possessed. 378 494

Civil Defense

Konoha developed a rapid emergency-response system. During a martial-law alarm, civilians entered shelters while ninja assembled at the village gate. 296

Entry procedures were tightened to require visitors to provide identity, origin, residence, occupation, and purpose of travel. 295

Konoha regularly conducted evacuation drills and used underground shelters to prepare civilians for major threats. During Akatsuki's assault, Orochimaru disguised the real evacuation as a routine drill, allowing the population to withdraw in orderly fashion before the invaders entered. 297 379

After the battle, Konoha shinobi cleared rubble while Anbu escorted villagers home. Despite damage to their houses, villagers reacted with confidence in the village's recovery. 412

The invasion nevertheless caused substantial property damage. Kakuzu criticized the defenders for allowing avoidable destruction and was particularly angered that Hiruzen had escaped, depriving Konoha of the most valuable bounty among the attackers. 413

Economy & Development

Genya's administration pursued a two-part “Three-Year Plan”: expand Konoha's infrastructure and territory, then finance profitable businesses operated by major clans. 173

The initial plan used fifty billion ryō in startup funds and projected that Konoha would double in size. New districts were intended to include residences, shops, food streets, tourism facilities, factories, and commercial properties. 173

Ninja and civilians were mobilized for construction, with workers paid at D- or C-rank mission rates. Earth Release, Shadow Clones, and Wood Release accelerated projects enough that the planned three-year expansion was expected to finish in under a year. 182 183

Construction included clearing surrounding forests, replacing the old gates, and moving space-intensive training grounds toward the expanding settlement's edges. 181 182

Economic Policies

• Konoha funded clan business expansion, including branches across the Land of Fire. 173 174
• Ninja who participated in the Kumogakure campaign received priority access to benefits and development policies. 173
• Administrative affairs were delegated to Nara Shikaku and experienced representatives from the major clans. 153
• Mission distribution was kept relatively fair by assigning government-paid clan ninja to the Anbu and Security Division rather than allowing them to compete with civilian ninja for ordinary commissions. 153
• Konoha invested in professional ninja salaries and pensions, raising compensation several times above the prior administration's rates. 257
• Commercial activity and taxation became major revenue sources; some village-run shops returned much of the money paid to ninja back into Konoha's economy. 288
• Clan-operated businesses outside Konoha were prohibited from using clan surnames or crests, including those of the Uchiha and Hyuga, reducing the clans' independent public identities while expanding Konoha's economic influence. 174
• Konoha spread ninja clans, businesses, Academy-affiliated institutions, and chakra-identification programs throughout the Land of Fire, integrating the wider country into Konoha's economic and administrative sphere. 276
• Wealth seized from the former Land of Fire ruling class provided enough funding for more than a year of development. Genya ordered the existing plans completed before additional expansion projects were undertaken. 342
• Orochimaru developed technologies for civilian use as well as military research, contributing to the city's changing everyday life. 321 366

By the completion of the first expansion phase, Konoha's territory had grown to more than twice its former size. It attracted wealthy residents and merchants from the Land of Fire and abroad, becoming regarded as one of the safest places in the ninja world. 288

Its reputation also increased demand for missions. Clients were willing to travel farther to commission Konoha shinobi, while some bandits and rogue ninja avoided confrontations merely upon seeing a Konoha forehead protector because of Genya's reputation for retaliating against attacks on his personnel. 288

Later development expanded Konoha's total area several times beyond its original size, while technological development, commerce, and military investment continued to accelerate. 321

Education and Civic Development

Konoha completed a standardized education system under Genya's reforms. Children began school at four, completed basic education before eight, graduated from the Ninja Academy at twelve, and then received four years of higher education covering chakra systems and academic assessment. 353

The reforms prohibited premature graduation, seeking to prevent exceptionally gifted children from becoming isolated or radicalized through excessively early military service. 353

The integration of Kirigakure defectors also required educational oversight. Most experienced newcomers had to complete Konoha's education and assessment before receiving village ranks, while their children entered the Ninja Academy. Genya explicitly rejected treating children such as Kimimaro as weapons and promised them safety, schooling, and ordinary social lives. 204 224

Konoha concentrated an exceptional share of the younger generation's talent. The Academy class containing Naruto, Sasuke, and the other prodigies was described as influential enough to shape the following thirty years, with nearly every student possessing a distinctive talent. 427

Genya later ordered the Academy to display weekly and monthly examination rankings publicly. The policy increased pressure and competition among students, including Naruto and Sasuke. 454

The Academy also became a means of integrating foreign jinchūriki. Gaara enrolled after being registered as a Konoha resident, and Genya later planned to send Fū there to meet the other jinchūriki. 441 522

Foreign Relations

Kumogakure

Kumogakure declared war after conflict involving its envoys and Konoha's Security Division. Genya used the campaign to reinforce his authority and secure Konoha's influence in the Land of Grass. 116

The diplomatic crisis included an envoy's abduction of Hinata from the Hyuga compound. Kumogakure had intended to exploit Konoha's postwar weakness to obtain bloodline children or secret techniques, and the kidnapper expected extraction assistance beyond the village. 72 83

Konoha and Kusagakure routed Kumogakure's army after the Raikage's defeat, killing more than a thousand enemy ninja and capturing more than five hundred. 124

Kumogakure subsequently paid five billion ryō for the release of more than five hundred prisoners. Yugito remained in Genya's custody, and the returning Konoha army received a major victory reception. 137 144

Kumogakure later viewed Konoha's rapid expansion, possession of tailed beasts, and possible access to the Flying Thunder God Technique as threats too great for any individual village to counter alone. 266

Kusagakure

Konoha occupied Kusagakure during the Kumogakure conflict, then forced its leader to submit and provide secret techniques. 118 120

The seized techniques included Fire Release methods absent from Konoha's collection, giving its shinobi, particularly the Uchiha, additional offensive and control options. 120

The Land of Grass later became a vassal state of the Land of Fire, while Kusagakure became a subordinate village under Konoha's protection and supervision. 278

The Land of Grass funded Konoha troops stationed at an outpost near Hōzuki Castle, illustrating its subordinate role in the wider military network. 278

Kirigakure

Konoha exploited Kirigakure's persecution of bloodline clans to recruit the Hōzuki, Yuki, and Kaguya clans. Genya framed their relocation as giving persecuted clans a new home in Konoha. 179 186 188

The three clans were assigned discounted residential land in Konoha's outer district after their relocation. 224

Konoha sought to limit friction between the new Kirigakure clans and the Uchiha, whose members had fought each other during the Third Great Ninja War, by settling them far apart and staggering their mission assignments. 224

The wider operation also deprived Kirigakure of its Fourth Mizukage and the Three-Tails. Rival villages regarded the loss of bloodline clans, Yagura's death, and Genya's unilateral intervention as evidence that Konoha was rapidly expanding its military resources. 267

Land of Fire and the Daimyo

Konoha's relationship with the Land of Fire's Daimyo shifted from financial dependence to direct control. The Daimyo originally controlled Konoha's funding and was treated as politically superior despite the Hokage's nominally equal status. 81 112

The Daimyo attempted an economic blockade when Genya refused to defer to him, even though the measure would weaken the Land of Fire. By then, Genya had already neutralized his leverage and turned his attempted pressure into further financial gains for Konoha. 137

Konoha later took control of the Daimyo Mansion, stripped the noble class of influence, and ultimately abolished the Daimyo system altogether. 225 285 341

During the purge, Konoha used attacks attributed to rogue ninja and Hiruzen to justify deploying its elite forces as supposed protectors of noble households. Powerful nobles and administrators were secretly transported to Konoha for Anbu interrogation. 285 286

After the abolition, Konoha became the Land of Fire's capital and the Castle Keep became the seat of the centralized Shogunal government. 341

Daimyo and nobles elsewhere retaliated by pooling their fortunes for enormous bounties on Konoha's leaders and allies, including ten billion ryō for Genya. The Daimyo also hired Akatsuki to conduct a large-scale attack on Konoha. 342 353

Akatsuki

Akatsuki identified Konoha as its principal obstacle because the village contained the Nine-Tails, the former Two-Tails jinchūriki Yugito, and potentially the Three-Tails. 375 379

Kabuto infiltrated Akatsuki as Konoha's agent and relayed the organization's plans before its operation began. This intelligence, combined with mechanical surveillance around Konoha, enabled the village to track Akatsuki's routes and prepare a counterattack. 353 379

Akatsuki initiated the Konoha Crush Plan, sending its members through known barrier nodes to seize Konoha's tailed beasts and test the village's strength. Konoha deliberately withdrew its Sealing Squad from the breached positions and monitored the attackers after their entry. 378 380

After the initial teams were defeated, Nagato escalated the assault by deploying all Six Paths of Pain. The Animal Path summoned giant beasts inside the village, but Konoha's defenders ultimately destroyed the Paths. 399 405

The operation ended in defeat for Akatsuki. Kabuto and Hidan were revealed as Konoha undercover agents, while Genya captured Nagato and Konan and took possession of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. He ordered the captives returned secretly to Konoha, with Nagato and Konan's chakra sealed and the two held separately. 398 411

Jiraiya subsequently sought to save his former students, but other Konoha personnel were unwilling to advocate for attackers who had also sheltered Hiruzen. Genya intended to make Konan repay the invasion's financial damage with interest. 432 434

Nagato remained imprisoned and was subjected to a compulsory reproduction program intended to preserve his lineage. Genya offered eventual release and ordinary residence in Konoha after he fathered ten children, while also emphasizing that his participation in the attack prevented immediate freedom. 470

The surviving hostile Akatsuki faction continued to plan Konoha's destruction. Black Zetsu directed Hiruzen and Kabuto to collect powerful ninja corpses and remaining tailed-beast power, although Kabuto's continuing role was that of a Konoha infiltrator. 410 450

Other Great Ninja Villages

Konoha's growing military power prompted rival village leaders to consider cooperation against it. After Akatsuki's defeat, Ōnoki began contacting the other Great Ninja Villages to arrange a Four Kage Summit. 266 442

Obito's attack on the Four Great Nations caused the planned summit to be canceled and precipitated the Fourth Shinobi World War. The other powers united against his White Zetsu army and reanimated fighters while still considering future cooperation against Konoha. 450

When those powers gathered smaller nations and rogue ninja for a wider war, they called on Konoha to participate. Genya gave no reply, preferring to let the other forces wear one another down while Konoha pursued its own priorities. 451

With Konoha refusing to join, the coalition styled itself the Five Kage Alliance despite having assembled only five Kage-level leaders from its participating powers. Ōnoki and A held supreme command and viewed the coalition partly as a means of isolating Konoha. 465

As the war weakened their own forces, the allied leaders became increasingly alarmed that Konoha was benefiting from its separate expansion. They discussed using a clash between Genya and Madara to weaken both men, while Mei warned that failure to unite could eventually leave the entire world vulnerable to annexation. 481

Sunagakure

Following the conflict involving Akatsuki and Sunagakure's jinchūriki, Genya brought Gaara to Konoha, registered him as a resident, and enrolled him at the Ninja Academy. Rasa did not attempt to force his return, recognizing the disparity between Sunagakure and Konoha. 411 441

Rasa instead sought Gaara's return through diplomatic channels, but Genya rejected the request. Gaara enjoyed Konoha's food, safety, and acceptance, and both he and Shukaku preferred remaining there. Shukaku also agreed to a summoning contract with Genya and was made responsible for preventing Gaara from harming others in the village. 441

Smaller Countries and Takigakure

Konoha expanded beyond the Land of Fire's previous sphere while the other great powers fought Akatsuki. By the allied leaders' account, its shinobi were stationed in numerous smaller countries, local daimyo and nobles had been largely eliminated, and the countries' ninja had become Konoha's vassals. 481

Genya later abducted Takigakure's Seven-Tails jinchūriki, Fū, and declared her a member of Konoha. Chōmei agreed to submit, supplied part of its chakra, and formed a summoning contract on terms compared to those already accepted by Shukaku, Matatabi, and Isobu. Fū offered to become Genya's concubine in exchange for the safety of her family and friends, reflecting her concern for Takigakure rather than an established political submission by the village itself. 522

Notable Locations

• Uchiha Clan Compound — Remained in Konoha's center after the Uchiha gained political influence; it was no longer relocated to the village outskirts. 322
• Security Division Plaza — Site of Danzō's kneeling bronze statue near the Uchiha compound. 101 102 321
• Hōzuki Castle — Island prison, research base, and secured detention site under Konoha's control; later received the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path for study. 128 278 294 411
• New Outer District — Residential area built during Konoha's expansion and used to settle the Hōzuki, Yuki, and Kaguya clans. 224
• Castle Keep — Purple-based, 100-meter central fortress built on the site of the former Hokage Office; serves as the Shogun's office and residence. 341 353
• Underground Shelters — Civil-defense shelters used for evacuation drills and emergency protection during major security threats. 296 379
• Konoha Prison — Detention site where Nagato and Konan were held after Akatsuki's failed operation. 412
• Kage Rock — Monument to the Hokage whose position shifted from the village entrance to an internal tourist attraction as Konoha expanded. Hiruzen's likeness was destroyed with explosive tags in an operation secretly instigated by Genya. 224 295
• Konoha Orphanage — Institution supported by Yakushi Nonō, whom Danzō had coerced into espionage through threats involving its welfare. 221

Trivia

• Konoha's expansion deliberately avoided the canyon carved during the Nine-Tails attack because even Iwagakure-level Earth Release would struggle to fill it. 182
• The village's tourism industry included the Danzō statue as a popular attraction for visitors. 288
• By the time Sasuke and Boruto arrive from another era, Konoha is described as no longer resembling a village and instead functioning as the prototype of a modern city. 293
• The Castle Keep was completed in less than three months and briefly surpassed Kage Rock as one of Konoha's most recognizable landmarks. 353
• Although the Five Great Ninja Villages used slightly different calendars, most of the ninja world dated events from Konoha's founding. Sasuke and Boruto's arrival occurred in Konoha's fifty-third year. 294
• Hashirama was astonished by the transformed village's tall buildings, smooth roads, and abundant shops, but his admiration was interrupted when he witnessed a Security Division officer beating a suspect in the street. 317
• Genya's order declaring Tobirama a rogue ninja was accompanied by a joke about banishing Tsunade to the “cold palace.” Hizashi recorded the substantive order while omitting the joke. 414

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