Do You Know Where You Went Wrong?

It wasn't that they couldn't afford the losses, but if it could be avoided, who wanted to see something like this happen? Were Kage-level experts cabbages? Could you have as many as you wanted, planting seeds in autumn and harvesting them in winter and spring, field after field of them?!

Not to mention that he was a Kage-level expert standing behind Hikaru and supporting him. How could Hikaru not be furious?

Tsunade's brows shot up as she said, "It's not that serious, is it?! Even if this has caused quite a stir, no one would want to get rid of Senior Hatake Sakumo."

"Hmph!!!" Hikaru's hand idly stroked Tsunade's delicate cheek, making her roll her eyes, though she did not stop him and merely waited for his answer.

"I'm not worried about someone in the village resorting to dirty tricks or handing down such a severe punishment. Hatake Sakumo is one of my Anbu, holding a high position. Not to mention that he is also the clan head of the Hatake Clan. Out of respect for his position alone, no matter how you look at it, such a harsh punishment should be impossible."

"What worries me is Hatake Sakumo himself. Think about it—he is so proud, with such strong self-respect. He would rather abandon the mission and cause the village considerable losses than leave his teammates behind. I believe he had already mentally prepared himself for whatever punishment awaited him upon returning to the village. But could he endure the villagers' groundless accusations?"

"Could he endure the accusations and abuse from his own teammates?"

"Could he endure the complaints and blame from his clansmen?"

"Could he endure the higher-ups doing nothing, turning a blind eye and a deaf ear?!"

Hikaru's questions drifted into Tsunade's ears one after another, making her