Only then did Tsunade come back to her senses.
As she looked at the affectionate scene before her, a nameless fire surged up from the depths of her heart.
"Oh, Hokage-sama, you're certainly in high spirits!"
Tsunade said sarcastically, her gaze fixed on Kurenai Yuhi.
"In broad daylight, getting all lovey-dovey in your office. Aren't you worried about the bad influence?"
Kurenai Yuhi grew uncomfortable under Tsunade's stare. She lowered her head and did not dare speak.
"This is my private matter. It is not your place to criticize it."
"Private matter?"
Tsunade sneered.
"You are Konoha's Hokage now! Every move you make represents Konoha's reputation! Doing this filthy sort of thing in your office—what do you take Konoha for? Your harem?"
Tsunade's words became increasingly unpleasant.
Kurenai Yuhi's face instantly turned deathly pale.
"Lady Tsunade, you misunderstand. I was only..."
"Shut up!"
Tsunade cut her off sharply.
"This is not your place to speak!"
"Tsunade!"
Uchiha Yao's voice turned completely cold as well.
A terrifyingly immense aura erupted from Uchiha Yao.
An invisible pressure descended heavily upon Tsunade like a mountain.
"Watch your words."
Tsunade's breath caught, and her expression changed at once.
Uchiha Yao was actually treating her like this for Kurenai Yuhi's sake. Tsunade immediately felt wronged!
But she was, after all, the First Hokage's granddaughter. The pride in her bones made her lift her chin and meet Uchiha Yao's gaze without yielding.
"What? Did I hit the mark, and now you're lashing out in embarrassment?"
Tsunade gritted her teeth.
"Uchiha Yao, I really misjudged you before!"
With that, Tsunade used all her strength to slam the documents in her hand onto the desk.
Crash!
The thick budget documents scattered across the floor in an instant, white sheets fluttering everywhere.
"This budget, approve it or don't!"
"I'm