The newly graduated young ninja were allowed to stay, with barely half remaining, but what's the deal with your constant killing sprees?
When did the Third Mizukage become so bloodthirsty?
No one would have ever thought that the courteous bodyguard who followed the First Mizukage during the First Hokage's era would end up like this.
It's only because the Third Mizukage's seniority and strength are formidable that he hasn't been overthrown yet.
In the Mist Village, assassination attempts on the Mizukage come one after another, and it's nothing short of a miracle that the Third Mizukage has survived until now.
"Regardless, the Blood Mist's reign has caused the Mist Village's strength to decline continuously, which is beneficial to us in Konoha."
Even though the Mist Village is across the sea, they've never been peaceful neighbors.
Over the years, they've clashed frequently with both the Cloud Village and the Sand Village.
One of their favorite activities is raiding other nations' resources by sea, and after plundering, they retreat.
In the vast sea, it's impossible to pursue them.
After all, the sea is the Mist Village's main battlefield, and fighting them at sea puts others at a disadvantage.
Looking back, during the Third Ninja War, sending the Uchiha clan to the coastline to battle the Mist Village was beyond foolish.
Sending Uchiha, who excel at fire jutsu, to fight on the ocean-one can only imagine how frustrating it must have been for the Uchiha Clan Leader, Fugaku.
It's a wonder he managed to endure and not explode in rage.
Danzo, who had been silent, suddenly spoke:
"At times like these, we must be more cautious. A madman is capable of anything, including war!"
"Stop talking nonsense," Tsunade snapped irritably, tapping her fingers on the table. "The one handling matters in the Mist Village is their Elder, not the Third Mizukage."
Clearly, they too are worried about the Third Mizukage doing something reckless.
It's fortunate that the Elder holds significant power, or else no one knows what direction the Mist Village would be headed in.
Given the Third Mizukage's erratic behavior, he could easily provoke war with either the Cloud or Stone Village over the smallest dispute, dragging the Mist Village into the abyss.
"That may be true, but we still need to be prepared. I suggest we increase manpower at our outpost in the Land of Whirlpools."
"We should also send people to infiltrate the Mist Village to gather more intelligence."
"I second that."
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances and supported Danzo's proposal. Tsunade considered for a moment and didn't object.
It would be beneficial to Konoha; increasing the manpower at the outpost would allow them to keep a closer watch on the Mist Village.
Sending spies to gather intel from within the Mist Village was also a wise move, though the question remained-who should be sent?
Since no one objected, the Third Hokage made the decision and finalized the matter.
As for gathering information, that would take time.
"I'll handle the arrangements for the outpost. As for dealing with the Mist Village's envoys, that will be your responsibility, Tsunade."
"I'll take care of it," Tsunade said with a nod before rising and leaving the Hokage's office.