They had no legitimate grounds to interfere. Doing so would offend Uchiha Yin and Tsunade's side, perhaps even the Hokage Lineage. No one was foolish enough to stick their neck out for whoever was pulling the strings.
The nail that stuck out got hammered down. Besides, what did they stand to gain? Why would they try to stop it?
That was why none of the ninja clans had made a move.
Some Ninja had even congratulated Tsunade and Uchiha Yin.
"So we took the wrong approach. Even if those rumors had worked, they would only have damaged Tsunade's reputation a little."
"But they failed. Worse, they made Tsunade and Uchiha Yin even more popular," Utatane Koharu said.
"Then what should we do?" Mitokado Homura asked.
"It's simple. Why is Tsunade held in such high regard?" Koharu asked, changing tack.
"Because she defeated Hanzo of the Salamander and led Konoha to victory in the war?" Homura thought for a moment before answering uncertainly.
Chapter 155 is still under review and hasn't been released. I don't know what's going on either.
Well, I'll write a little while I have time.
Chapter 168: Heartbroken Jiraiya
"Because Tsunade defeated Hanzo of the Salamander and led Konoha to victory in the war!" Homura repeated, his voice growing certain.
"Exactly. She's respected because she's an outstanding Ninja. We only need to make everyone believe she's mediocre—not even qualified—and her reputation will plummet."
"And if Tsunade herself proves too difficult, we can go after her student."
"If her student isn't a capable Ninja, don't you think the villagers will be disappointed in her?"
A sharp glint entered Koharu's eyes, and a sinister look crossed her face.
This world might not have a saying that blamed a teacher for a student's failings, but a student's mistakes could