Even though Tsunade had not been in control of the Anbu for long.
Even though it was inappropriate to reorganize the Anbu during wartime, Tsunade's appointment as Anbu Minister still brought several new regulations.
For instance, when the Anbu carried out important missions, they had to report to her, their minister, even if the mission came from the Hokage Office.
So the Anbu personnel made their way over to Tsunade.
After learning the reason behind the mission, Tsunade decisively said:
"Refuse this mission. During wartime, every Anbu squad has important duties. If someone from the Hyuga Clan has gone missing, let them investigate it themselves!!!"
"Th-this..."
The Hokage had ordered them to deploy immediately and carry out the mission.
But the minister had told them to refuse it and let the Hyuga Clan investigate for themselves. The Anbu squad, which had already prepared to depart, was left utterly confused.
They did not know whom to listen to.
"I'm the Anbu Minister. Whoever dares to leave the village without authorization and disobey my orders, I'll kick them out of the Anbu."
Tsunade slammed the table hard, frightening the Anbu members so badly their hearts nearly jumped out of their chests.
Konoha's ninja took pride in working for the Anbu. Being kicked out for no clear reason would be utterly humiliating.
And so, the investigation mission simply came to nothing.
The Third Hokage thought the Anbu squad had deployed, while the Anbu squad did not dare move because of Tsunade's orders. The situation remained deadlocked.
By the time the Third Hokage realized what had happened, ten days or half a month had already passed.
If the Hyuga Clan head had not come to the Hokage Office, the Third Hokage would still have been in the dark.
The Anbu had not taken action?