Chapter 23
Time returns to the present.
"You Uchiha really are something. I've been waiting here for so long, and still no one comes out."
Tsunade scoffed coldly at Uchiha Ryu in front of her. Chakra surged wildly through her body as she continued to mock:
"As expected from Konoha's biggest clan right now—so arrogant and full of yourselves."
"Well then, don't blame me for forcing my way in!"
She had run out of patience. If no one would come out, she'd go in herself.
Heavenly Foot!
Carefully controlling the force so she wouldn't kill anyone, Tsunade raised her leg and slammed it down.
"Get back!"
Uchiha Ryu shouted immediately, leaping aside with the other officers to dodge the attack.
BOOM!
A crack far larger than before exploded outward, stretching from beneath Tsunade's foot all the way past the Uchiha clan gate.
The scene fell deathly silent. No one had expected Tsunade to act so decisively—without even giving them time to react.
Though the power of her strike was immense, she had deliberately restrained it. No one was injured; she had simply forced everyone blocking the gate to retreat.
"Hm?"
Tsunade frowned at the result of her attack, expression turning serious.
Even using only a third of her strength, she had expected to at least damage the gate.
But the gate remained untouched. Something was wrong.
Unless someone had intervened.
"Senju Tsunade, why have you come to our Uchiha clan causing trouble for no reason?"
As expected, an angry voice rang out from afar. A middle-aged man in casual clothes appeared at the clan gate.
He had a square, dignified face, a lean build, and exuded a powerful aura. His demeanor was calm and experienced, but right now his expression was extremely stern.
"Who are you?"
Tsunade asked.
"He's the current clan head of the Uchiha—Uchiha Tomiyama."
Before the man could answer, one of the Senju women behind Tsunade leaned in and whispered the information.
Tsunade let out a derisive laugh once she knew who he was.
"Causing trouble? Isn't it your Uchiha clan that lacks basic manners?"
Pointing at the row of Uchiha police officers standing nearby, she continued her accusation:
"Making me wait out here forever, and then the clan head himself shows up this late? Are you looking down on the Senju clan?"
"Hmph."
Uchiha Tomiyama knew he was in the wrong and simply gave a cold snort without responding.
He scanned the surroundings, noticing the growing crowd of onlookers—some of them familiar faces.
For the sake of the Uchiha clan's dignity, Tomiyama swallowed his anger and extended an invitation:
"This isn't the place to talk. Come inside the clan grounds."
"Fine. Lead the way."
Tsunade nodded. She had also noticed that their confrontation was being watched. She didn't want to negotiate outside either. With her two clansmen following, she started walking in.
Just as Tsunade was about to cross the gate, someone tugged on the hem of her clothes.
She paused and looked down.
"Sis, wait for me."
Ling Yu had suddenly appeared beside her, gripping her clothes with a worried expression.
He had just arrived. After leaving the Senju compound, he'd used Space Power to teleport straight here.
He'd timed it perfectly—appearing right as Tomiyama invited Tsunade inside. Seeing her about to enter, he rushed through the crowd to catch up.
"Ling Yu?"
Tsunade looked surprised but didn't ask questions. Instead, she scooped him into her arms with a happy smile.
"You came at the perfect time. Come in with me."
And so, Tsunade carried Ling Yu, followed by her two clansmen, and walked behind Uchiha Tomiyama into the clan grounds.
Before going in, Ling Yu turned and gave a small smile to Mikoto, who was hiding at the back of the crowd. He waved at her—two days without seeing her had left him missing her a little.
Uchiha Tomiyama, walking ahead, noticed Ling Yu's gesture. A strange light flashed in his eyes, but he said nothing and continued forward.
…
Inside the Uchiha Compound – Meeting Room
Once inside, Uchiha Tomiyama gathered several clan elders and led Tsunade's group into the meeting hall.
Tomiyama and a few Uchiha elders sat on one side of the table.
Opposite them sat Tsunade, Ling Yu, and the two Senju clansmen. Because Ling Yu was too short to reach the table comfortably, Tsunade held him in her lap.
Because of the long-standing enmity between the two clans, the meeting began in tense silence.
But the quiet didn't last long. Eventually, the Uchiha side spoke first.
"So, what brings the Senju clan head to our Uchiha compound?"
Uchiha Tomiyama sat at the head of the table, took a sip of tea, and cut straight to the point without wasting words.
Tsunade's earlier actions outside had already angered him. He showed her no courtesy.
"You should remember the matter with Uchiha Mad, right?"
Tsunade didn't even glance at him. She gently stroked Ling Yu's head as she spoke.
Ling Yu's eyes lit up the moment he heard her words. He had wanted to come to the Uchiha compound to ask about this himself.
But without Tsunade present, he hadn't been confident he could meet the clan head—so he'd dropped the idea.
Now that Tsunade had brought it up, he could listen carefully.
"Uchiha Mad?"
Tomiyama looked puzzled for a second, then turned to one of the elders beside him, signaling him to speak.
That elder was Uchiha Mad's grandfather—the same one who had personally apologized to Ling Yu and offered gifts.
"Ahem… I'm not sure why the Senju clan head is suddenly asking about my grandson."
The elder cleared his throat. Mentioning Mad made his expression turn slightly unnatural.
Tsunade gave him a sideways glance and snorted.
"Hmph. I won't comment on the duel between Mad and my brother. What I came here for today is the Blood Rage Pill that appeared in Mad's hand during that fight."
She paused, then swept her gaze suspiciously over the Uchiha elders across the table.
"As far as I know, Blood Rage Pill is a forbidden drug. So why did your Uchiha clan have it?"
Her words carried a sharp edge. The elder's face darkened. He shot to his feet, pointing at Tsunade angrily.
"Are you accusing the Uchiha clan of secretly hoarding forbidden substances?!"
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