Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 31: The Prelude to the Hospital's Explosive News!

Yuuki also heard the inside story and fueled the spread of the rumors.

That's right, it's related to him again.

The cash shortage crisis collapsed on its own, taking far too long.

Those with connections or ordinary employees working at the hospital generally do not have any concerns about not receiving their pay.

Konoha is so big, it won't be short of that little bit of money.

Yuuki had no choice but to speed up the process a bit.

The hospital, and the new personal office.

“Brother Youshu, about half of the clansmen are willing to follow the clan leader to fight in the Land of Rain.”

A very strong police officer stood in front of Yuuki and gave a report.

He was about 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a muscular build. His arms were as big as buckets, and he was a sight to behold.

Unlike other Uchiha, he did not use the police department's kunai baton, but instead carried two hand axes at his waist. He had an honest face but fierce eyes, and looked more like an outlaw thug tearing apart a wild beast than a police officer maintaining order!

He is another of Yuuki's underlings, named Uchiha Moriichi!

Eight years old this year!

"Shuichi, you've gotten even stronger?" Yuuki looked him up and down and asked, "Have you found out anything about Utatane Natsume?"

The Uchiha police department was rather unremarkable, like a makeshift operation.

But no matter what, it is still composed of a group of Jonin, and their intelligence gathering capabilities are absolutely excellent.

Hearing Yuuki's greeting, Shouichi became even more serious and took out a small scroll from his pocket.

He personally placed the scroll in Yushu's hands, then moved closer and whispered, "Brother Yushu, this old guy isn't a good person. Did he offend you?"

Shouyi's eyes suddenly turned fierce: "Do you need me to take him out?"

“This old bastard’s activity location is fixed, he goes between three points: hot spring, hospital and home. He also often says that he likes to use the back door. Tonight I’ll squat at the back door of the hot spring and poke eighteen transparent holes in him with a kunai. I guarantee no one will be able to tell.”

Listening to Shouyi's incongruous words, Youshu regretted telling him the story of the 108 bandits.

Also, that 'back door' isn't the back door to the hot spring!

Yuuki spread the scroll on the table and said naturally, "Your task is to cultivate chakra and strive to become a powerful ninja. Don't think about fighting and killing all day long, and don't say anything that is not conducive to unity!"

Yuuki opened the scroll and glanced at it.

As a responsible worker, you must never rely on just one source for information!

He believed, but not entirely, the evidence left by Ueda Tetsuike.

That's why Shouichi was appointed to investigate Tsutomu Natsumi with the help of the police department.

According to the scroll, that damned old Deng killed at least three innocent people.

Damn!

Yuuki put away the scroll and, using the perspective of the unicorn, discovered that Tsunade was walking towards the office, followed by a familiar yet unfamiliar person, Natsume Utatane.

He gestured for Shouyi to lower his head and quickly gave a few instructions.

When a figure appeared outside the office door, Yuuki also saw Shouichi to the door.

"Lady Tsunade?"

Yuuki greeted him as usual, gesturing for Shouichi to greet him as well.

After greeting everyone, Shouyi tactfully left the office.

"Yuuki Shinobu, is there a guest?"

Before Tsunade could reply, Natsume, smiling, spoke first.

Yuuki certainly didn't intend to give Utatane Natsumi any face; a dying person has no right to save face.

How dare this old man try to sow discord between me and Lady Tsunade?

He quickly glanced at her, observing Tsunade's expression to gauge her mood.

Tsunade's brows were furrowed, her cheeks were dark, and she looked extremely agitated.

He immediately understood.

Ignoring Mu Xia, who had turned to her dorm.

"Lady Tsunade," Yuuki said solemnly, "While the location of your office is not a village secret, for security reasons, please do not bring any unauthorized personnel in."

Natsume Utatane wasn't wearing the white coat that medical ninjas wear. To be precise, he hadn't treated the injured at the hospital in a long time. Most of the time, he would just clock in and then go to the bathhouse or hot spring to chat with the girls.

Noticing Yuuki's disregard, Utatane Natsumi's face immediately turned bright red.

He really is that evil Uchiha brat!

A smile appeared in Tsunade's eyes, and her irritation dissipated considerably. She sat down in a chair, crossed her legs, and said, "He is the medical ninja, Tengu Natsume. He's not just some random nobody."

"Were those members of the Uchiha Police Department just now?"

Tsunade tilted her head and leaned back in her chair.

Those burly police officers seem to listen to this kid.

“That’s my younger brother, Uchiha Moriichi, who works in a branch of the clan.”

"Younger brother?" Utatane Natsumi's eyes widened. If she remembered correctly, this wicked brat wasn't even ten years old, right? He had a younger brother who was almost two meters tall?

Tsunade was also surprised: "How old is your...brother?"

No matter how old she is, looking like that is really exaggerated, isn't it?

Eight years old.

"Eight years old? The Uchiha clan is about to produce an extraordinary ninja!" Despite Yuuki's indifference, the thick-skinned Utatane Natsumi quickly adjusted his mood and began to flatter him.

"Stop talking nonsense." Tsunade waved her hand, silencing Utatane Natsumi's words: "Utatane Jonin, repeat your opinion again. Everyone is busy."

That old guy starts chattering away first thing in the morning, it's so annoying!

"Yes." Natsumi Utatamine replied, feeling frustrated, and explained, "Lady Tsunade, shouldn't we postpone the internal investigation at the hospital?"

He's been under a lot of pressure these past few days.

You won't know until you investigate, and what you find out is shocking!

The hospital's financial problems are not as simple as they seem.

The 16 million taels that Tsunade took won't have a major impact on the finances; at worst, he can borrow money from businessmen who cooperate with the medical department to cover it up!

The more troublesome thing is that Uchiha Yuuki was ordered to investigate!

The hospital's fragile financial cycle relies entirely on robbing Peter to pay Paul and illegal funding.

Who would dare to commit a crime now that the police are on high alert?

In just a few days, the hospital's finances were on the verge of collapse!

He's on the verge of a breakdown!

Tsunade snorted coldly, feigning confusion, and asked, "Investigate? Investigate what?"

She and Yuuki had agreed not to make the investigation public.

"Looking" means investigating, while "asking" means not investigating.

Turning to the room, Xia said tactfully, "People are panicking, and there are even rumors that the hospital is about to run out of money to pay salaries. Shouldn't we at least narrow down the scope of the investigation?"

Yuuki chuckled inwardly. Konoha's methods of struggle were relatively primitive, mainly consisting of public opinion and assassination.

Even if you gave Natsume Utatane ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to assassinate Tsunade.

The only way to try and put pressure on Tsunade is through public opinion, thereby keeping the situation under control.

Public opinion is a double-edged sword; it can put pressure on Tsunade, and it can also put pressure on the Utatane family!

Not to mention, he also fueled this public opinion!

Yuuki thought these guys were too conservative.

The effort to mobilize public opinion only focused on the issue of lack of money.

If it were him, he would have immediately publicized that Tsunade had mobilized 16 million taels of silver.

To go even further, they went so far as to claim that Tsunade was keeping a young, handsome man from the Uchiha clan as her lover.

Isn't this pressure much greater than 'not having money'?

It's possible that Tsunade, to avoid potential risks, might simply relinquish the investigation authority over the Ueda Tetsuike case.

"Gōnin Utatane, you are mistaken. We did not conduct any improper investigations within the hospital. We were merely using certain methods to urge our colleagues at the hospital to work harder. Please do not make unfounded assumptions!"

Yuuki casually dodged the question, leaving his words ambiguous.

Denial, shaking head, uncertainty.

At this moment, the anxious and frustrated Natsume Utatane just wanted to shout, "You son of a bitch!"

And so, the two went back and forth, each trying to shift the blame and play dumb.

In the end, naturally, no issues were reached during the discussion.

"Alright!" Tsunade slammed her hand on the table, ending the conversation with a single sentence: "Jonin Natsume, I am the head of the medical team."

Having already been verbally suppressed, Natsume Utatane could only wipe the sweat from her forehead and meekly leave the office.

At almost the same time, news of Yuuki's argument about the merits and demerits, and Jonin's indignant defeat, spread throughout the hospital.

It's important to know that Natsume Utatane is a Jonin who has been assisting in the management of Konoha Hospital since the Second Shinobi World War, making him a deeply entrenched figure.

But today, a young man has risen to power by stepping on that old man's face!

Everyone sees it now, this is the future leader of the hospital!

In just half a day, Yuki's popularity increased significantly.

Many medical personnel proactively reported to him, and even the Uchiha clan sent people to talk to him.

Tsunade wasn't idle either; she took advantage of this time to quickly seize control of a portion of the health department's finances.

Seizing the opportunity, Tsunade visited the Hokage's office and issued her first announcement since taking office!

Effective immediately, hospital compensation funds, except for those for medical teams, will be distributed by the Hokage's office. The accounts have been handed over!

The announcement caused quite a stir.

The medical team members working on the front lines naturally applauded and cheered, as if watching a spectacle.

Given their medical expertise, they wouldn't really care about the compensation; they could donate it all without a problem.

But just because I don't care doesn't mean you can delay the issuance at will!

According to the 'happiness balance theorem', if the medical team members are happy, then naturally some people will be unhappy!