Because he had once sat in this position for decades.
The actions of the Sarutobi family, for the Hokage, were nothing short of a palace coup!
This was no small matter.
If things went wrong, the entire family could face targeting and suppression.
"Warning is inevitable."
Tsunade didn't bother guessing how the Third Hokage would handle the family matters. It was just a few usual methods he would use. She only reminded the Third Hokage:
"Old man, the village's finances are tight, many problems have just been solved, and I hope you can understand my concerns."
Tsunade didn't want to worry about these things.
So, following Yan's suggestion, she passed everything to the Third Hokage, leaving him to handle it.
If the Third Hokage couldn't resolve it, the village would take over.
At least not now, or else some families might get the wrong idea that the village wouldn't easily offend them.
They needed to tighten their belts and go through some tough times before they would understand the value of the word "appreciate."
"I will handle it. The family's compensation and benefits will be done at the minimum standard," the Third Hokage said.
The Third Hokage was also a tough man. He could be strict with himself and even stricter with his own family.
Since the village was tight on funds, the compensation and benefits would be at the minimum.
After all, other families had received similar treatment, so why couldn't the Sarutobi family?
If not, it would have to be done—this was Sarutobi Hiruzen's decision!
"Alright, I believe you. If you can't handle it, let me know as soon as possible, and I'll think of another solution."
Thus, the Sarutobi family's troubles were fully taken over by the Third Hokage.
The compensation and benefits were also done at the minimum standard.
Tsunade quickly stamped the documents and handed over the money to the Third Hokage to take back.
As for how to convince the Sarutobi family, that was up to the Third Hokage.
After sending off the Third Hokage, Tsunade told Shizune:
"I'm going to find Yan to discuss something. You rest for a while."
"Alright."
As the Hokage's secretary, Shizune was very busy.
Besides having to be responsible for Tsunade, she also had to help Yan with some trivial matters.
This had already made Shizune complain several times. Yan should find a separate secretary for his work, instead of making Shizune do both jobs.
Leaning back in her chair, Shizune stared out the window, feeling lifeless.
"I really want to take a break..."
Arriving at Yan's office, she signaled the Anbu ninja outside to leave and not disturb them.
Only then did she open the door and walk in.
As soon as she entered the office, her good mood disappeared when she saw Yan resting on the desk.
Here I am, exhausted to death, and you're slacking off during work hours?
She walked over and knocked on the desk impatiently.
"Wake up. Were you sleeping over at Kurenai's place last night?"
"How did you know I went to find Kurenai?"
Yan opened his eyes and stretched.
Tsunade clenched her fist and made a gesture. "Guess how I knew."
She pulled over a nearby chair, sat down, and placed her feet on Yan's legs. Tsunade felt like she needed a break too. She was just too tired.
"Old man has been convinced by me, but I'm worried he won't be able to persuade the clan members."
"He will."
Yan suddenly pulled Tsunade over and hugged her, rubbing her a few times, then said with confusion:
"It seems like... it's bigger now..."
"..."
"Go to hell!"
"Cough, cough. Let's talk business."
Yan cleared his throat and explained:
"I believe he can handle this. Don't forget, when members of the Sarutobi family came to the Hokage building to cause trouble before, it was like a palace coup to the Hokage."
"The Third Hokage will definitely use this excuse to criticize the clan. This loss, the Sarutobi family has no choice but to bear it," someone commented.
"They're afraid you'll keep holding onto it, start targeting and suppressing them," another replied.
"Isn't that a bit of an overreaction?"
Tsunade slapped Yan's mischievous hand away, thinking that this wasn't necessary. It was too much to casually suppress the village's clans.
"Because your teacher, the Third Hokage-sama, has done similar things in the past. So when it came to the Sarutobi family, he started to worry."
"He's afraid the same methods he used might be turned against the Sarutobi family," Yan explained.
In the end, it all came down to his own ruthless methods, and now he's afraid of others using the same tactics against his family.
"I think you're more suited to sit in the Hokage's seat than the Third Hokage."
Tsunade said this with a complicated look in her eyes.
Compared to Yan and the Third Hokage, her heart wasn't as dark, nor as ruthless.
If it weren't for Yan handling a lot of things that were too difficult for her, she wouldn't have been able to clean up this mess by now.
"So you should thank me. To make sure you keep the Hokage position, I've even lost a lot of my hair."
"Wait, we're in the Hokage office..."
"Don't you think this is more exciting?"
"Ah~~ stop, stop, I can't take it anymore..."
Outside the door, the Anbu ninjas standing far away exchanged strange looks, silently wondering what was happening inside the office.
Some of them thought this might not look good, so they quietly went to notify Shizune, the Hokage's secretary.
"???"
Could Hokage-sama and Yan be doing something inappropriate in the office?
After hearing the news, Shizune was stunned.
Her first reaction was to rush over and push the door open.
"Shizune, do you want to try it too?"
Yan, who was helping Tsunade relax her muscles and had her screaming in pain, turned around and glanced at Shizune, who had suddenly barged in.
"I think I'll pass. I'll just do it myself," Shizune replied, looking at Tsunade with pity.
Tsunade looked like she had given up on life, and Shizune shivered.
Because she had experienced this feeling herself. Although it felt great afterward, it was hard to bear when the bones were being adjusted. It could make someone scream in pain.
People who didn't know might think they were doing something inappropriate in the office.
It was broad daylight; couldn't they be more careful about their image?
"Come over here, lie down, or I'll make you enjoy it in the hallway!" Yan ordered, pulling Tsunade up and pointing to his cleared-off desk.
"....."
"Can you go a little easier? I'm afraid it'll hurt."
Damn it, you guys are killing me. Shizune, helpless under Yan's Kamui gaze, could only obediently lie down on the desk.
The next moment...
The sound of bones cracking echoed through the office, along with Shizune's desperate cries for mercy.
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