End-of-Volume Notes (Part Two): Yugao Is Getting Married?!

The master and apprentice chatted about this topic for a few minutes.

The Akatsuki duo's bizarre Secret Technique and formidable strength sent a chill down Tsunade's spine.

The village, which seems to have just emerged from the Konoha Crush Plan, is about to face another storm.

This made Tsunade somewhat worried, but she didn't show it when facing her disciple...

He casually chatted with Sakura Haruno about his thoughts on fighting Akatsuki.

After her battle with Kimimaro, Sakura's understanding and mastery of the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals and Cherry Blossom Impact - Stage Two have clearly reached a new level. Her effortless Ice Body Flicker Technique seems to have shed its utilitarian feel, becoming faster and purer.

In this battle against a "Kage" level ninja, the combination of Body Flicker Technique and Nintaijutsu attacks proved highly effective, and Mingying has gradually caught up with the pace of that level of combat. She no longer feels like she used to have powerful Ninjutsu but no longer has the feeling of being unable to use it.

The Sakura Haruno of the past gave off the impression of being more like a child holding a gun—although there are no guns in the Hokage world, that's the gist of it—what made people wary was the gun in her hand, not her as a person.

This situation is not uncommon. When Kakashi first developed Chidori, he also couldn't control the Ninjutsu and almost died on the spot when he used Chidori to charge for the first time.

Tsunade knew that with Sakura's talent, as she gained more experience and knowledge, she would soon overcome the predicament of the power of her Ninjutsu not matching her own strength, and eventually truly integrate Ninjutsu into her own combat system. However, she did not expect that Sakura Haruno would cross this threshold so quickly, and fight so well in her battle against Kakuzu, even suppressing him at one point.

The girl, whom Tsunade rated as Elite Jonin, now seems to be showing signs of transforming into a "Kage" level ninja, all she has to do is truly overcome her weaknesses...

Hearing that Kakashi has recently resumed his regular training and seems quite diligent, the Lord Fifth Hokage, while previously pleased, also felt a bit puzzled. Now, she's beginning to understand Kakashi's feelings.

The new generation of Konoha is showing great vitality, and the older generation is also striving for progress. All of this is the change I brought about! The new Hokage thought to herself with a smug smile. Thinking about it this way, she felt that not eliminating the Akatsuki was actually a good thing. Their escape also prevented Konoha from having a direct confrontation with the Akatsuki.

It's not advisable for Konoha to confront Akatsuki directly right now. If Jiraiya's intelligence is correct, Akatsuki has nearly ten Kage-level ninjas whose strength is comparable to Orochimaru's —a truly staggering number. Orochimaru alone previously wreaked havoc in Konoha's heartland; if Akatsuki were to invade Konoha to rescue their comrades, the village would likely suffer devastating damage...

Only when Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke's generation grows up, and a few more people in Kakashi's generation break through, and Konoha gains five or six more Kage Level Elite Jonin and several elite Jonin- level ninjas, will she truly have enough confidence.

By then, she won't have to worry about whether Uchiha Itachi, who infiltrated Akatsuki, still identifies with her identity or remains loyal to Konoha...

As long as we manage Konoha well and bring out this row of powerful ninjas, the rest is just a matter of attacking directly... We're not afraid of any enemies blocking our way. With such a huge advantage, how can we lose when the Flying Dragon is charging in!

Hmm... from this perspective.

Tsunade is not only beautiful, but she also has beautiful ideas.

Even if everything goes smoothly, as she thought, at that time Akatsuki and Konoha would only be evenly matched in terms of high-end combat power.

While chatting with Sakura, the Lord Fifth Hokage envisioned Konoha's growth and expansion under her leadership, its return to its former glory as the number one ninja village.

This kind of behavior... isn't it called fantasizing?

"... Anyway, that's it for Akatsuki. Don't worry, the village will handle it." Tsunade and said seriously, "As for your affairs in the Land of Snow, go ahead and do them once you're ready. But everything there is up to you to figure out; I can't help you."

"As for Yugao's problem... you don't need to worry too much. She'll be unemployed at home for at least the next year."

Sakura Haruno turned her head and asked, "Why?"

"Gekko Hayate and she have decided to get married soon and have a child." Tsunade calmly delivered this surprising news, a faint smile playing on her lips. "They feel they can't delay any longer."

"Get married?"

The young woman exclaimed in surprise. Having already reached a psychological age beyond the typical age for late marriage, she was more sensitive to this term.

One of the advantages of time travel is that she's no longer plagued by pressure to get married or constant questions about whether she has a boyfriend...

Tsunade a little surprised by the pink-haired girl's astonishment. She raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Is there a problem? They're at an age where they should be getting married. I think if Yugao can return smoothly in a year or two, then Hayate should step down. We can't let the child's parents be working on the front lines."

Tsunade was thinking of Konohamaru's parents, Hiruzen Sarutobi's son and daughter-in-law. Both were Elite Jonin of the Anbu, possessing immense strength, but they sacrificed themselves in a mission, leaving Konohamaru an orphan. During her reign, she hoped to minimize such tragedies... [Note]

On another note, ninjas of the generation like Uzuki Yugao and Kakashi are all of marriageable age, but they all refuse to get married or even date. What kind of situation is that?!

Yugao and Hayate's wedding must be a grand affair to give others a sense of urgency. We can't let the excellent genes of these elite ninjas be lost... How can we let our ancestral DNA go unpassed?

Furthermore, Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi's relationship deserves some support. A child born to two Jonin would definitely be a promising prospect, and given time, he could become another Jonin, Elite Jonin, or even Kage Level ninja. Besides, the Third only has one son left, so he needs to get him settled down and have a child as soon as possible. In any case, Kurenai Yuhi's team is already quite strong, so she doesn't need to keep a close eye on them anymore.

In short, we can't let these ninjas continue to be so carefree; we need to encourage them to date, get married, and have kids!

Otherwise, how could Konoha grow and prosper without newborns? The Fifth Hokage was anxious.

In short, Hayate and Yugao's wedding is settled!

Matchmaker Tsunade's mind is wandering wildly right now; she's already thinking about things very far ahead...

Seeing that Sakura Haruno was still thinking, Tsunade her hand and said, "This is a family matter decided by Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao. You don't need to say anything more... It's a blessing that the two of them can start a family."

This is not just a family matter between Hayate and Yugao; it concerns Konoha's century-long plan and Tsunade's ambitious human creation plan. How could a mere Chunin you stop it?

The clueless Sakura Haruno clearly didn't understand Tsunade's grand ambitions.

"Um..."

The girl bit her lower lip, turning her pale pink lips a lighter white under the pressure of her pearly teeth. She hesitated, unsure of what to do.

Actually, she didn't have a clear idea in her mind either.

Her teammate wants to pursue happiness in life; should she try to stop her?

But in the blink of an eye, her team was going to disband and reorganize... She had only just gotten to know her two teammates who had gone through thick and thin with her!

"So even if Yugao were to rejoin the team, it would be after she gives birth, which would take about a year." Tsunade twirled her pen deftly, speaking in a good mood. "Perfect timing. If you're going to address Yugao's heart problem, this period will be just enough time for you to make progress."

"More than a year?" Sakura asked doubtfully.

She has Orochimaru's information. Even if she just blindly copies it without understanding it, it wouldn't take more than a few months to create a heart that Yugao can use!

"What else did you think?" Tsunade, rolled her eyes at her, and retorted, "You don't intend to spend a whole year in the Land of Snow doing experiments, do you? Let me tell you, the follow-up mission in the Land of Snow only gives you a month and a half at most! After that, you might as well cut your Forehead Protector."

Tsunade glared at Sakura with her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

Sakura Haruno chuckled awkwardly a few times, waving her hands and saying, "No, no."

A month and a half was enough time for her to complete the preliminary work, including Yugao's issues. The remaining work could be left for the next time.

"In short, you're only allowed to stay this long in the first half of the year. Also, come back as soon as possible, because there are still many things that need your attention during this time!" Tsunade to show her, "For example, your Special Jōnin Exam, and the preparations for this summer 'Chunin Ninja Exams will be starting soon when you come back, and you'll need to help with those too... and so on. Of course, you can't stop developing your own Ninjutsu."

"Oh..." Sakura replied weakly. By this calculation, her schedule was packed.

The first half of the year is done, and I still need to find excuses to go to the Land of Snow in the second half...

"Oh, right, there's one more thing... Find some time soon to learn Summoning Technique from me. Using Reverse Summoning Technique to return to Konoha will save a lot of time on the journey. Katsuyu's healing abilities will also be of great help to you. You don't have any objections to mollusks, do you?"

"Uh? Katsuyu?" Sakura was taken aback. "Of course not. No problem."

Anyway, she won't summon Katsuyu to fight.

"Alright, I'm done chatting with you! You must be tired, go back and rest."

The Fifth Hokage rubbed her temples; she had been busy for most of the day and was feeling a bit tired.

"By the way, Shino's ward is room 017 on the second floor. You can go and see him while you're there. He's basically fine, and if things go smoothly, he can rest here for one night and be discharged tomorrow."

Sakura nodded, walked out of Tsunade's office, and gently closed the door behind her.

The door slammed shut with a bang. The girl leaned against the wall, her mind in turmoil, too weary to move.

End of Volume VII.

[Note: Konohamaru's parents are the official characters as depicted by Kishimoto.]

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