The Thunderous Counterattack at the Asset Meeting and the Transfer of Liquidation Authority

Hokage Building, Main Conference Room.

The long conference table was polished to a mirrorlike sheen, reflecting the cold light from the ceiling.

The air was somewhat stifling.

Beside Utatane Koharu sat a cup of tea that had gone completely cold, untouched. Her gaze swept across everyone present before finally settling on Baishi's face at the head of the table.

Her voice broke the silence, carrying an unyielding decisiveness.

"The matter of disposing of the Konoha Oceanic Trading Company's assets can't be delayed any longer. The company's accounts have been frozen, everyone is on edge, and the market is highly volatile. I propose that we immediately establish an Asset Liquidation Team led by the Advisors' Office to take over and assess the company's assets as soon as possible and stabilize the situation."

After speaking, she picked up a Scroll from beside her and gently pushed it to the center of the table.

"This is the List I prepared for the team. They're all respected elders in the village who are familiar with financial affairs. They can guarantee the fairness and efficiency of the liquidation."

Mitokado Homura coughed at just the right moment and echoed her. "Advisor Koharu's proposal is a prudent one. The investigation has reached an impasse, and the evidence has been burned. We can't let a single case affect Konoha's overall commercial stability. Liquidate the assets first, then pursue accountability. That's the safest approach."

The two of them worked in perfect tandem, slamming the label of "stabilizing the bigger picture" onto the matter.

The heads of the various departments sat with their eyes lowered and their mouths shut, saying nothing. Everyone could see that the Advisor Faction was openly seizing power. The investigation team had been appointed by the Hokage, and now that something had gone wrong, they wanted