144: Chapter 144 ClarificationThe following day, the conference room was packed.
Almost all the chamber of commerce members from various departments, from clerks to researchers and logistics staff, were present.
The air was filled with curiosity, gossip, and an atmosphere of waiting to see what would happen.
Sakura stood at the front of the stage, facing the sea of people below, her cheeks flushed, her fingers nervously gripping the hem of her clothes.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.
Dear colleagues.
His voice trembled uncontrollably as soon as he opened his mouth.He paused to catch his breath, "I've invited everyone here today to clarify some.untrue rumors about the chairman."
In the first row below the stage, Naruto leaned back in his chair, twirling a pen on the table with his right hand.
Tsunade sat to his left, her hands folded on her knees, her posture dignified.
Mei Terumi on the right leaned slightly forward, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Samui sat upright to the right of Terumi Mei, his proud leather armor gleaming softly in the morning light.
Hei Tu nudged a familiar face from the medical department with his elbow, lowered his voice, and wore a mischievous smile.
"See that?Your student council president must have given that pink-haired girl a good beating yesterday!Look at how she can barely stand, hehe!"
Although she didn't speak very loudly, everyone in the vicinity could hear her clearly, which immediately drew snickers and more curious glances.
Sakura listened intently from the stage, her cheeks flushed, her head drooped even lower, and she had to hold onto the edge of the stage with her small hands to steady herself.
".Before.there were some bad rumors about the president.like.like he likes cosplay.and other hobbies and stuff."
"It's all.it's all nonsense!I made it all up!"
She uttered the last two sentences with her eyes closed, then bowed deeply, "I've caused everyone misunderstanding!Please forgive me!"
There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by a buzz of discussion.
"Hey, why do you guys think Sakura-chan would spread rumors about the student council president?"
The female clerk with a ponytail asked her colleague in a low voice.
His companion stroked his chin and speculated, "Isn't that simple?Look at how Sakura-sama usually looks at the president.If you ask me, it's probably.unrequited love, and that love has turned into hate!"
"oh!"
The people around immediately understood and nodded in agreement, finding the explanation reasonable and absolutely correct.
The look in his eyes as he looked at Sakura had changed from one of confusion to one of understanding.
Sakura, standing on the stage, almost choked on her breath as she listened to the stories of unrequited love and hatred from the audience.
She felt she had cleared Naruto's name, but her own reputation seemed to be ruined today!
As Naruto listened to the new gossip circulating around him, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
He cleared his throat, and the room immediately fell silent.
"It's good that things have been clarified."
He said in a serious tone, "Xiaoying was confused for a moment, so please don't spread rumors in the future."
"Let's get down to business."
Tsunade stood up and walked calmly toward the podium.
As she passed by Sakura, she subtly helped her up, allowing Sakura to take the opportunity to stagger down from the podium.
Today, Tsunade was dressed in a smart, fitted robe, her blonde hair styled up, giving her an air of elegance and majesty.
After standing on the podium, she gently placed her hands on the surface, her posture upright and graceful, and began to speak in a calm and steady manner.
"Next, I will announce an important decision concerning the future of the Chamber of Commerce."
She paused for a moment to make sure everyone was fully focused before continuing, her voice clear and powerful, echoing throughout the conference room.
"Our Tianqi Chamber of Commerce has grown to a point where its strength, resources, and influence are not to be underestimated.However, for a long time, we have mostly remained behind the scenes, which is not a sustainable strategy."
She looked around at everyone and said, "The bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow.If we continue to expand, sooner or later we will become a thorn in the side of all the other ninja villages."
"Instead of waiting for them to unite against us, let's take the initiative and establish a brand new ninja world order!"
Tsunade looked at Naruto, and Naruto nodded slightly.
She continued, "After discussing with the president, we have decided to officially establish the 'Apocalypse Ninja Academy'!We will recruit talented young people from the entire ninja world, regardless of ninja country or clan!"
"We will provide the most systematic chakra theory, the most advanced ninjutsu and taijutsu training, and the most comprehensive medical and technological knowledge!We will break the bloodline monopoly of ninja villages and clans and cultivate talents who truly belong to the future of the ninja world!"
A gasp and whispers erupted in the hall.
This decision is tantamount to an open declaration of war against the ninja village system that has lasted for decades!
Naruto stood up and went up on stage, standing next to Tsunade.
"The old order, built on the threat of tailed beasts and the interests of clans, has brought about countless wars and hatred.It is time to change all of this."
His gaze was intense, yet it contained a confidence that looked down upon the ninja world.
Since we can't avoid it, we won't try to avoid it.
"If you're going to stand on the stage, then stand at the highest point."
"What we need to do is not replace a certain ninja village."
His words were deliberate and resounding.
"Instead, it aims to be above all ninja villages."
"We will be the ones to keep the world's ninjas in check!"
The words were like thunder, booming in everyone's minds!
Even the senior members of the chamber of commerce, who were mentally prepared, felt a chill run down their spines.
To control all ninjas in the world!What an arrogant statement!
Hei Tu's face turned extremely ugly as he sat in the audience.
She clenched her fists tightly.
He's gone mad!Naruto Uzumaki has absolutely gone mad!
"The other ninja villages will never agree to this!"
Her objection almost spilled out: "Those Kage, those elders, are the biggest beneficiaries of the current ninja world!How could they possibly tolerate someone placing themselves above the ninja village system?"
Contrary to her shock and worry, Mei Terumi's gaze was calm as she stared intently at Naruto's tall figure, without the slightest fear in her heart.
sheShe had already decided that this was her man, and the direction he pointed out was the path she should take.
Samui's small face was solemn, as if to say: The chairman's will is the direction of my blade.
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