In the Hokage's Office, Tsunade stood before the window, staring fixedly at the billowing smoke rising from the direction of the Forest of Death.
The splintered wood at her feet was all that remained of her poor new desk. She knew Naruto was right. That damn brat was always right. But being publicly defied, having her plans completely disrupted, and feeling her authority undermined left her so stifled she felt ready to explode.
"Lawless..." she muttered through gritted teeth.
Shizune trembled as she cleaned up the mess, not daring to make a sound. She was merely preparing to go order office desks in bulk.
These counted as daily consumables.
Tsunade slowly closed her eyes. The Land of Iron seal on the check and that breath-catching number resurfaced in her mind.
Military expenses, reconstruction, compensation... the village was riddled with holes. This money could shut far too many mouths.
Tsunade took a deep breath. Her anger slowly ebbed away, replaced by a cold determination. Naruto had already paved the way. If she still hesitated over "procedure" and "face," then she did not deserve to sit in this position.
"Someone," Tsunade called, her voice icy once more. "Bring Tenzō... bring Yamato to me."
If they were going to build it, then they had to build it fast.
When Yamato appeared in the Hokage's Office, he still looked reserved. He had just rotated back from an ANBU mission and carried exhaustion all over him.
"Lady Hokage."
"Yamato." Tsunade did not beat around the bush. "I am temporarily assigning you to Naruto Uzumaki. Assist him... in building that Arsenal of his."
Yamato froze. That "political commissar" who had caused such an uproar throughout the village?
"Your Wood Release is what is most urgently needed right now." Tsunade stepped before him and lowered her