Chapter 607.The Mistakes of Predecessors Are a Warning for Successors

—Shahzaam, Jacob Mooe, kevin Williams, Jose Sierra, Pasang Sherpa, Acedia, kurtis newman, Nhoxious, Little Sand, Alin Kadas, sediaz, King Scales, Kurgarraz, Astraala.

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In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Tsunade’s mind.

"Only that guy would dare do something like this in the entire ninja world."

Tsunade held no particular ill will toward Mabui, and of course no particular fondness either.

After all, the other party’s identity was too sensitive.

But this was someone Kazuki favored and appointed as his secretary, so she, as the former Hokage, could not really say anything about it.

Tsunade’s gaze swept over Mabui.

"Shikaku, is there something you need from me? Why not sit down and eat something together?"

It seemed today’s task was going to be a bit difficult.

Shikaku quickly shook his head, "Lady Fifth, I have already eaten lunch. I came to find you because I wanted you to return to the Hokage Office after lunch and handle some official business while waiting for the Hokage to return..."

"Get lost! Don’t even think about it."

Before Shikaku could even finish speaking, Tsunade sprayed him with a mouthful of words.

"I finally made it back to the village after so much trouble, and you want me to go handle official business?"

"..."

I knew this would not be easy.

"What mission is Kazuki out on?"

Shikaku wiped the sweat from his forehead and said sheepishly,

"The Hokage has gone to the Land of Iron to attend the Five Kage Summit initiated by the Stone Ninja Village. It may take some time before he returns to the village."

"Then just wait. The Five Kage Summit won’t drag on for too long. At most ten days to half a month, and he’ll be back. In the meantime, you just keep an eye on things and handle it. Alright, since you’re not eating, then don’t disturb me. Hurry back."

Wherever you came from, go back there. Don’t pester me. No matter how much you talk, I will not go back to the Hokage Office to handle official business.

This matter is not up for discussion.

A burden she had finally managed to throw off—who the hell would be willing to pick it back up?

If the village truly reached a point where she had no choice but to step forward, that would be one thing. But Kazuki had only gone to attend the Five Kage Summit. It would not take long.

The miserable Shikaku was directly sent packing by Tsunade.

Shizune found it somewhat hard to understand.

"I never expected the Hokage would poach the Raikage’s secretary from the Cloud Ninja Village to serve as Hokage secretary. I thought the Hokage would continue to let Izumi be the secretary."

Tsunade kept eating her barbecue and did not pay Shizune any attention.

Only after her empty stomach had something in it and she had finished off the remaining half bottle of sake did she slowly say:

"Izumi’s abilities aren’t quite sufficient. Besides that, there’s a need to avoid suspicion. Most Uchiha have something wrong with their heads. Now that Kazuki has become Hokage, if Izumi also became Hokage secretary, I’m afraid some people would start entertaining thoughts they shouldn’t have. Just like what happened with the Senju clan back then."

Mentioning this, Tsunade’s face was full of melancholy.

"Back then, Grandfather even regretted letting Second Grandfather handle affairs."

"Why?"

Could it be that the Second Hokage had not done well?

Shizune was stunned.

In her memory, Senju Tobirama and Senju Hashirama existed only in the stories Tsunade told. In every respect, Senju Tobirama was a qualified Hokage and a powerful figure renowned throughout the ninja world.

"Could it be that the Second Hokage did not do well?"

"What do you know?"

Tsunade opened another bottle of sake and took a couple of drinks. Her drunken, hazy eyes were full of memories,

"It was precisely because Second Grandfather did too well. Grandfather could not find a single fault with him. Grandfather and Second Grandfather’s intentions were good. Unfortunately, the clan had problems. First Grandfather, then Second Grandfather. Some ambitious people in the clan even came to regard the Hokage position as the exclusive post of the Senju clan."

No matter how amazing Senju Hashirama was, or how dutiful Senju Tobirama was, this kind of thing was ultimately unavoidable.

As she spoke, Tsunade revealed a proud smile and said smugly:

"Kazuki is worried the Uchiha will walk the old path the Senju once walked. The Senju could still be commonerized, but the Uchiha cannot. The Uchiha’s bloodline limit made them, but it also bound them. Don’t look at how Kazuki often doesn’t take Second Grandfather seriously, and even has a very poor attitude toward him, but he’s a smart man. He knows how to learn from the lessons of his predecessors, to improve himself, and to prevent past mistakes from happening again.

Never mind that Izumi’s abilities are slightly lacking. Even if Izumi’s professional ability were better than yours and Mabui’s combine, Kazuki still would not let her become Hokage secretary. Add to that the close private relationship between Kazuki and Izumi, and it becomes even more impossible.

In today’s Uchiha, aside from Kazuki becoming Hokage, the Uchiha as a whole has only gained some general benefits. They’ve obtained almost nothing else, and Kazuki will not allow them to reach out for more. The mistakes the Senju clan once made—He will not allow them to happen again. Do you understand?"

There was actually so much reason hidden in all this?

Shizune’s eyes went somewhat blank.

Soon, after coming back to her senses, she looked at Tsunade with eyes full of admiration, feeling that Tsunade was not as unreliable as she had imagined. She understood many things in her heart; she simply did not say them aloud.

"Then, Lady Fifth, why did you let me serve as Hokage secretary back then?"

For this profession, someone too close to you should not be able to take it, right?

Izumi had been eliminated directly, with no room for maneuver at all. Then what about her? She was Tsunade’s disciple, one of the people closest to her.

"You?"

Tsunade put down the chopsticks in her hand and suddenly burst out laughing. The laughter grew louder and louder until she was slumped over the table.

"???"

Is my question really that funny?

"Kazuki said you were a silly girl and you didn’t believe it. So what if you became Hokage secretary? So what if you’re someone close to me?"

Tsunade rubbed her stomach, unable to hold back her laughter. At this moment, Shizune looked so dumb and silly, which made her the most amusing:

"I am from the Senju clan, but there are no other Senju left. You are my disciple. Even if you became Hokage secretary, it would not affect the village. Izumi is different from you. She is Uchiha, and the Uchiha are now the foremost clan in the ninja world. If you become Hokage secretary, everyone will think it’s normal. But Izumi... never mind that Kazuki would not agree. Even if Kazuki agreed, quite a few people would jump out to oppose it. If you don’t believe me, you can go ask that cunning brat Shikaku. Kazuki definitely already spread the word long ago that Izumi’s abilities are insufficient and she cannot serve as Hokage secretary.

Not just secretary. The Hokage’s advisor and other important positions would not have any Uchiha presence either. Of course, the Police Department is the exception. That was always the Uchiha’s exclusive department. The same situation as the Uchiha applies to the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. Even if these three clans had more strong individuals and capable people by the handful, Kazuki would not let them occupy all the important positions."

It feels so complicated, going around and around. I feel a little dizzy.

Shizune’s small face scrunched up. She felt her brain cells burning frantically.

"Huu~."

After eating a meal of barbecue and arriving at a hot spring inn, soaking in the hot spring, Tsunade felt completely relaxed. This was the life she wanted.

The best part was that no matter what she ate or played, she did not need to pay. She could just put it on account—under Kazuki’s name.