Unlike the dumbfounded expressions of the Third Hokage and the others, Tsunade's eyes widened as she exclaimed:
"Senior, I don't mean anything by it, but did you really mean that the Third Mizukage didn't fight back and just ran away with his pants up?"
"Precisely."
Even Sakumo Hatake found it unbelievable. But yes, the Third Mizukage really did run away while pulling up his pants. His speed was even faster than Sakumo's blade.
With an awkward expression, Sakumo rubbed his face and continued with a bitter smile: "Yes, that's what happened. After that, I fought off several pursuing enemies, and headed in the opposite direction towards the Land of Lightning, circling back to reach Konoha."
"This is the intelligence I managed to collect in Kirigakure."
After he finished speaking, Sakumo took out several intelligence scrolls and placed them on the Hokage's desk.
Apart from the incident with the Third Mizukage, Sakumo's mission could be considered successfully completed.
That encounter was purely accidental. Who could have expected to stumble upon the Mizukage in the restroom of all places?
"This was simply an unexpected encounter, and you were forced to take action. This wasn't an assassination attempt. So, how should we respond to Kirigakure?"
If this was labeled as an assassination attempt, it would be extremely unfair to Sakumo Hatake.
The Third Hokage was not willing to let Sakumo take the fall for something that was not his fault. Even if Danzo or the elders tried to tarnish Sakumo's reputation, they couldn't pin such a ridiculous crime on him. If news of this spread, people would die laughing.
"Just tell them it was all a misunderstanding, that there was no assassination attempt. Whether Kirigakure believes it or not, that's their problem."
Tsunade was the first to voice her opinion.
Since the accusation of assassination was groundless, there was no need to appease Kirigakure. Just brush it off.
If they had the guts, they could declare war; Konoha wasn't one to be intimidated.
With the threat of assassination cleared, Sakumo Hatake breathed a sigh of relief, giving Tsunade a grateful look.
Nodding his head, it was his way of expressing gratitude for her support.
Tsunade returned a reassuring look. Regardless of what others thought, she wouldn't allow such an unjust charge to be pinned on Sakumo.
Not only was Sakumo not at fault, but he had accomplished something significant.
"What about you all?"
The Third Hokage turned his gaze towards the elders and Danzo, who were part of the advisory council.
"I agree with Tsunade's statement."
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