The Third Hokage had quietly appointed a Hokage Candidate, and that was one thing. But the candidate was Tsunade, who had always been at odds with her. How was Utatane Koharu supposed to accept that?
"It's only a Hokage Candidate. It doesn't represent anything."
The Third Hokage gave his explanation while smoking his pipe.
"It doesn't represent anything?"
Utatane Koharu felt as though she was about to go mad.
"Hiruzen, don't you know what becoming a Hokage Candidate means?"
Barring any surprises, Tsunade would become the next Hokage!!!
And you even issued a public announcement.
"Can't Tsunade become the next Hokage?"
This time, the Third Hokage did not indulge Utatane Koharu. He turned and questioned her.
"In terms of status, strength, and prestige within the village, Tsunade lacks nothing."
"That's not what I mean!!"
Utatane Koharu shouted emotionally.
"You should have discussed this with us. Even if you thought highly of Tsunade, you shouldn't have rushed to choose her as a Hokage Candidate."
Of course Utatane Koharu knew Tsunade was the most suitable person to become a Hokage Candidate.
But she simply did not like Tsunade.
Not to mention that the Third Hokage had not discussed it with her at all before directly issuing the announcement.
Hiruzen, you've changed!
"Enough!!"
As Utatane Koharu's words became increasingly unpleasant and the Third Hokage felt his authority being questioned, he slammed his hand against the desk in anger.
"Koharu, I am the Hokage. I have the ability and the right to decide all of this. I think highly of Tsunade, so I chose her."
"You..."
Utatane Koharu stared blankly at the Third Hokage.
Hiruzen, you really have changed. You actually yelled at me!
And you too, Homura. You won't even speak up for me or try to persuade him.
Noticing Utatane Koharu's gaze