"The jōnin meeting is now in session!"
In the spacious conference hall, hundreds of ninja holding the title of jōnin had gathered.
Whenever a crucial resolution arose, Konoha would convene a jōnin meeting. If too many opposed it, even measures approved by the Hokage would be shelved.
A Hokage opposed by half the jōnin could not take office at all. That was called a jōnin confidence vote.
"Wuye, sit over here with me."
Tsunade led Hyuga Wuye into the conference hall, and quite a few jōnin nodded to greet her.
Wuye paid particular attention to a handsome, middle-aged man with short white hair and a short sword strapped to his back... Mm, he had to be Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo, who would become famous throughout the ninja world within the next two or three years.
Kakashi would be born before long...
Tsunade led him toward Orochimaru and Jiraiya, and along the way, he drew the attention of numerous jōnin.
After all, this was a jōnin meeting. They had never seen a child his age enter one, especially without even a ninja forehead protector.
"Wuye, sit here."
Before they reached their seats, Kaguya's familiar, cool voice suddenly rang out.
Wuye turned his head and saw around a dozen jōnin in Hyuga Clan attire seated together.
Opposite them sat the Uchiha Clan jōnin, with a wide distance between the two sides. It was probably a special arrangement by the Third Hokage.
After all, what had happened a year ago had caused far more friction between the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan than before.
"I brought him here today. Why should he sit with you?" Tsunade frowned as she looked over.
Kaguya remained expressionless. "Because he is a member of the Hyuga Clan."
"He's also my disciple!"
Tsunade refused to yield.
"Sensei,