"We're the Konoha Military Police Force. Taking orders directly from Director Yongye is only natural!"
"There's no question of betraying Konoha!"
"That's a baseless accusation! We reserve the right to hold you accountable later!"
Tsunade stood in the shadows nearby, her back against a broken section of low wall and her arms folded across her chest.
Her gaze passed through the dark trees to the figures facing off before the Wooden Frame, then returned to Zhan Zhao's unwavering face.
Her expression darkened. The tension spread down from her cheekbones until her whole face looked as rigid as a stone slab polished over and over.
Deep in her eyes, killing intent surged in waves, gathering into a dark glint at the bottom of her pupils. It was like a long-buried ember, finally exposed when someone brushed away the ash.
She had expected this.
She had known Uchiha Yongye would not release them easily. She had known the Security Force would not let go just because she presented an order from the Hokage. But seeing it happen before her eyes still made her furious.
A mere Uchiha Squad Leader dared defy her order as Hokage in public.
As if Konoha belonged to the Uchiha now!
Outrageous!
An uncle might put up with it, but an aunt never would!
Once again, Tsunade thought that brat's ridiculous saying made perfect sense. She used the Body Flicker Technique and dropped from above, landing beside Shizune.
The wake of her movement swirled around her hem, stirring the dust at her feet.
By the time she steadied herself, her arms had fallen to her sides, her hands clenched into fists!
Her murderous gaze swept from Zhan Zhao to Wang Chao, then across Ma Han, Jiang Long, and Zhao Hu. She spared none of them.
As if she