Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen Sarutobi were studying the intelligence on the desk, discussing Konoha's upcoming defensive deployments, trade arrangements with the Land of Rain, and countermeasures against the Veil Organization.
They looked up to see Sasuke Uchiha storming straight in, his face full of hostility.
"Where is Uchiha Itachi?"
Sasuke's voice was ice-cold, his accusation undisguised as he stared fixedly at the three of them.
These higher-ups all knew. Every one of them had kept it from me!
Damn them!
Whenever he thought of how he had spent his days running around Konoha training, passing the shop where Itachi had been hiding countless times while everyone kept him in the dark, the anger inside Sasuke surged uncontrollably.
"Tell me!"
He demanded an answer twice, but no one in the office responded.
Tsunade was already frazzled by the relentless stream of trouble lately. With one mess piled on top of another, her head felt ready to burst.
Now Sasuke had barged in so recklessly and challenged her in front of everyone, exhausting the last of her patience.
"Settle down, brat!"
Tsunade couldn't be bothered to argue with him. She raised her hand and threw a punch so fast Sasuke had no time to react.
Thump!
Her fist landed squarely on the top of Sasuke's head with considerable force.
Sasuke staggered on the spot. A huge lump instantly swelled on his head, and the pain brought tears to his eyes.
Then Tsunade casually grabbed the defiant Sasuke, hoisting him up like a chick, strode to the doorway, and tossed him straight out.
Thud!
Sasuke landed hard on the hallway floor, utterly humiliated.
It all happened absurdly fast. Jiraiya didn't even have a chance to reach out and stop her. He could only watch as Tsunade beat Sasuke and threw him out in