Chapter 25: Arrangements
Hokage's Office.
"Hokage-sama!"
Maito Gai, Yuhi Kurenai, and Hatake Kakashi greeted Tsunade.
Unless it was during wartime or in the ANBU, shinobi didn't need to kneel when facing the Hokage. As for Ebisu, he knelt because he knew he had made a mistake and was afraid.
Now that Kakashi had mostly recovered, and the strain on his body from the Sharingan had lessened, he felt incredibly light, as if he had regained his vitality after overexerting himself.
He was full of energy.
"Tomorrow, I'm heading to the Daimyo's residence. Gai and Kurenai, you two will lead the escort team. Kakashi, you'll stay behind to oversee the Hokage Building. Shizune will handle administrative affairs. If anyone stirs up trouble, you have full authority to deal with it first and report later."
"Understood!"
Although Kakashi didn't understand why Tsunade had chosen to leave him behind, he still obeyed the order.
According to Kakashi's expectations, with him and Gai escorting Tsunade to the Daimyo's palace, everything would go smoothly. The three of them together could be considered Konoha's current top combat force.
"Kurenai, you'll lead Yamashiro Aoba and Shiranui Genma. Gather at Konoha's main gate early tomorrow. As for your current squad, have them take on some D-rank missions or train at home."