[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account":3,"chapter-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-516":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: I Traveled with a Max Level Account",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1363223,1803,"Chapter 516: \"I Hesitated for a Moment, and the Hokage Turned on Me?\"","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-516",516,"\u003Cp>It's not the opposition to an idea that's dangerous; it's when allies suddenly shift sides that chaos ensues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Sarutobi clan estate, the Third Hokage had officially retired and was now enjoying his golden years. Dressed in a loose robe, a pipe dangling from his mouth, he sat under the eaves, playing a game of shogi by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that the former Hokage, much like the Nara clan, would indulge in such contemplative activities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, playing shogi alone was an exercise in frustration, but today his peace was interrupted—not by the front door but by the sound of someone vaulting over the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade, ever impatient, had chosen the direct route into the estate. The Anbu stationed to protect the Third Hokage, upon recognizing her, wisely pretended she wasn't there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that you, Tsunade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage removed his pipe and placed it on the shogi board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, I have something I need to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade, always forthright, plopped down cross-legged on the veranda without preamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other Hokage, even after assuming office, Tsunade refused to wear the traditional robes. Instead, she stuck to her combat shirt, draped with a long white coat—her preferred color after Takuya had relentlessly mocked her old green one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something to discuss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage looked puzzled. As Hokage, Tsunade had the authority to make decisions without consulting him. Unless… what she was planning would have a significant impact—or worse, involved revisiting old grudges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made him uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade, we agreed—no settling old scores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had been their arrangement: leave the past in the past. While Danzo was an exception, everything else was off-limits. In return, the elders Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado would relinquish control over key departments like the Medical Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Tsunade was planning to go back on that agreement, he would have to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not about that,\" Tsunade replied, waving dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei, I'm just here to give you a heads-up. Tomorrow, I'll be summoning all the clan heads to the Hokage's office to discuss a census of Konoha's shinobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that over the years, some clans have forgotten the village's foundation. I won't go into details about their heritage or traditions, but hiding shinobi? That's crossing the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A census. While not technically revisiting old issues, the implications were enormous. Yet, there was no flaw in her reasoning—it was something the Hokage had every right to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sarutobi clan, of course, wouldn't be exempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this truly necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage sighed, knowing he couldn't outright oppose her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade's tone was firm. \"This is only about shinobi who aren't on record. I don't care where they're trained, what resources are used, or how they're raised. I only want a complete count of the village's shinobi. Even privately trained retainers need to be documented.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't that just semantics?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You claim not to care about the details, but once the numbers are out, others will start asking questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage rubbed his temples, already feeling a headache coming on. If Tsunade had been planning to revisit old grudges, he could have stopped her. But this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he oppose something as straightforward as a census?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you've got nothing to hide, why are you nervous? Unless you're challenging the authority of the Hokage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After puffing on his pipe in silence, the Third Hokage finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be significant resistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm aware,\" Tsunade replied confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uchiha and the Ino–Shika–Cho families will start first. They won't refuse. As for the other clans, we'll take it one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei, I'm here to let you know beforehand because I hope you'll make the right choice. This is for the good of the village's development, and it won't harm the clans' interests. Things will remain as they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Tsunade rose to leave, she added, \"I hope you'll understand my perspective. Some truths can't be hidden forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Tsunade vaulted over the wall, clapping the dust off her hands before addressing the Anbu nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send word to the Uchiha clan head and Choza Akimichi. I need to see them at the Hokage's office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Hokage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the empty street came the faint reply of an Anbu operative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Tsunade returned to her office, Fugaku Uchiha and Choza Akimichi were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku sat stiffly, trying to contain his excitement. Tsunade summoning him could only mean one thing: the Uchiha were finally being welcomed back into the fold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza, on the other hand, looked confused. He couldn't fathom why Tsunade would call for him at such a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade, what's the occasion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza, ever jovial, chuckled and broke the ice. Fugaku, meanwhile, sat upright, serious as always. Choza might act casually, but Fugaku wasn't about to let his guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's an important matter,\" Tsunade began, her expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to conduct a census of all shinobi in the village, and I want the Ino–Shika–Cho families to lead by example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A census…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Konoha, shinobi were divided into two categories: clan shinobi and civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Civilians were already accounted for, as every one of them was registered. Clan shinobi, however, were a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many clans maintained their own training programs and raised shinobi entirely within their estates, keeping them off the village's official records. These \"hidden forces\" weren't uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza's plump face twitched, his usual smile faltering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a bombshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Tsunade, it's not that I don't want to help, but—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand the implications,\" Tsunade interrupted. \"But this needs to be done. Fugaku, what about the Uchiha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem,\" Fugaku replied immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha were desperate to rebuild their reputation and regain trust. Fugaku wouldn't pass up an opportunity to cooperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Tsunade wasn't asking for their sacred techniques, the Uchiha were more than willing to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the Uchiha had no allies among the other clans. They were used to being isolated and had no reason to care about stepping on toes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza hesitated, watching Fugaku's swift agreement. The contrast was striking—and not in his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade, I…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please address me as Hokage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade's tone turned cold, her earlier patience evaporating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Choza wouldn't cooperate willingly, she had no qualms about resorting to formalities. The Ino–Shika–Cho alliance would do well to maintain its neutrality and keep its distance from her office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choza gawked, stunned by the sudden shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I only hesitated for a moment—was that really necessary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing there was no escape, he sighed and rubbed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ino–Shika–Cho families will cooperate with the Hokage's orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Takuya had predicted, Fugaku was eager to comply, while the Ino–Shika–Cho families had no choice but to follow suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Choza.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade's expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Choza's reluctance was obvious, at least he had agreed. That was enough for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(P)(S): If you're interested, you can read up to 50+ Chapter at Patreon com\u002F Emik01.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DO NOT FORGET POWER STONE AND CHATTING\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-06-05T21:22:41.283Z",1,"novelbin.me","fbf26eb6af7f1dbc6bfd74942a87b7a04235334a226a9f3badbc66788058087a","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-517","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-515",2215,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-cover.jpg"]