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"This... there won't be any problems, will there?" Yugao asked calmly.

Sakura Haruno was slightly taken aback.

"How could that be? This, this is absolutely good news!" She chuckled dryly and quickly said, "The heart transplant surgery you had before was very successful... You'll soon be back to your original level, and might even surpass it."

"Um...?"

Yugao raised her eyebrows and gave Sakura Haruno a meaningful look.

Then he laughed and patted Sakura on the shoulder, "Alright, it's nothing, don't take it too seriously!"

Compared to her previous situation before the heart transplant, where she might have had to retire or even risked her life during childbirth, Yugao is quite satisfied with her current situation. Even if there are any problems, she won't blame Sakura Haruno for her kindness in helping her.

Sakura Haruno let out a soft sigh of relief.

She sat cross-legged on the cushion, and the baby seemed to enjoy being close to her, crawling to her side, holding onto her knees, and wobbling to its feet, making incomprehensible noises.

"So cute." The girl patted the doll's head and smiled.

Then, the next second, her smile froze—the baby pounced on her, mouth agape, as if searching for a place to bite.

Yugao was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Silly piggy, Sister Sakura doesn't even have breasts, so even if you grab one, there's nothing to eat!" The woman held the baby, whose breasts were barely visible, close to her side and laughed.

Sakura Haruno's face darkened, and she muttered, "I didn't care about these things at all, but after what you've done... even a Buddha would be furious!"

Influenced by the lingering male mindset within her, Sakura Haruno never understood the point of girls comparing breast size... but she was still very unhappy about being looked down upon by someone!

The girl's eyes changed, and she shouted angrily, "Sister Yugao, take this [-beep-] Dragon Claw Hand!"

He then reached out and grabbed at Yugao...

The armpit.

"Ha ha!"

Yugao laughed hysterically, her large, exaggerated breasts swaying dramatically.

"Haha... Alright, alright, stop fooling around." She pulled the girl's hand down, laughing so hard she could barely breathe. In her heart, she thought, "After all, she's still a girl. Her strength has already reached the top of Konoha, but her skin is still too tender."

The woman lifted her clothes, nonchalantly revealing a large expanse of soft, white flesh to Sakura Haruno, and picked up the baby, saying, "Didn't you just eat? Why are you hungry again as soon as you see Sister Sakura?"

She seems to have grown a size larger than before her marriage... This perk made Sakura Haruno blush slightly, and she looked away.

"Are you shy?" Yugao teased. "You'll be like that someday too."

"No, I didn't!" Sakura Haruno said sternly.

"You think this way now, but your thoughts will change when you grow up." Yugao could tell that Sakura Haruno was serious, and shook her head dismissively. "Before I gave birth to her, I also thought that I would only date Hayate for the rest of my life, never get married or start a family, and dreamed of becoming a great female Taijutsu ninja, a female swordsman, who would leave her mark on history."

"However, becoming a mother is also an excellent choice."

She looked down at her daughter, who was quietly drinking milk in her arms, her face beaming with maternal love.

Sakura Haruno pouted and remained silent.

Women bear the heavy responsibility of perpetuating the human race and make great sacrifices in childbirth. Not to mention the suffering they endure before and after childbirth; like Yugao, who, at the peak of her career, had to stop undergoing surgery for almost a year due to childbirth and heart problems, experienced a significant decline in her abilities, and it's questionable whether she can recover to her peak condition after giving birth.

There are also some minor but troublesome issues, such as the severe stretch marks on Yugao's body at the time, which looked as if her entire skin had been torn apart. Fortunately, Sakura Haruno helped her treat them and restored her smooth and tender skin. Another issue is the "pregnancy brain" caused by hormonal changes, which means that cognitive ability, memory, and executive ability are significantly reduced, which can greatly affect the strength of a ninja who lives on the edge of a knife.

Sakura Haruno admires these mothers who make sacrifices.

However, while she can be very selfless in other areas, she'd rather be a little selfish in this one; having children is out of the question—it won't make humanity extinct if one less person makes a sacrifice like her...

This has always been Sakura Haruno's thought, Yugao's situation over the past year has only strengthened her resolve.

On another note, she doesn't even have any thoughts about dating, let alone marriage and having children? That's thinking way too far ahead... After all, this is a battle anime!

"Tch... I'm all grown up now, and my thoughts don't change easily!" Sakura Haruno, believing her mental age to be no less than Yugao's, snorted.

"Hehe, have you really grown up?" Yugao's eyes darted around, a meaningful look on her face. She chuckled, then her tone became earnest, "In short, sometimes people have to make choices and sacrifices. Even if you want to stay single like your master... you have to think about it, isn't this kind of singleness a sacrifice for someone as outstanding as Tsunade and you? Does Lady Tsunade really like being single?"

She blinked and said softly, "Really, if I turned into a boy right now, I would definitely pursue you, Sakura."

"You don't need to become a boy; your success rate in pursuing me as a girl is even higher." Sakura Haruno rolled her Byakugan at her, not wanting to talk about her anymore, and abruptly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, becoming a mother and your ideals don't conflict, right?"

I don't think your skills have reached their limit.

"Hmm..." The woman tapped her chin with her long, strong fingers, and pondered for a moment, "Most women consider retiring after giving birth, but it seems I can still make a comeback and see if I can go even further..."

"And my Hayate's strength, cough cough."

Yugao chuckled twice.

The imbalance of power between the female and male ninja families is quite awkward, especially since Tsunade intentionally encouraged Yugao to return to the ninja world while Hayate retired to become a stay-at-home dad. Hayate's strength was far inferior to Yugao's, and he appeared sickly; early retirement was preferable...

Any man would feel his dignity was insulted if treated like that.

However, Hayate eventually agreed, making a sacrifice between family and career.

After chatting for a while, I also gave Yugao a physical exam—having a doctor friend is so convenient. Later that evening, Hayate left work early and returned home carrying a big fish.

"Yugao, shall I make you some crucian carp soup today?" Hayate's voice came through the door before he even entered, sounding like a devoted family man. It seemed he was already preparing for retirement.

Upon seeing the pink-haired girl visiting his home, Hayate almost blurted out, "Lady Sakura Haruno!": "--Ah, Sakura, you've come to see Yugao!"

Hayate's slightly reserved demeanor amused Yugao and Ying.

However, as Sakura Haruno's battle record continues to improve and she successfully masters Sage Mode, she receives more and more awe-inspiring looks from others; even Hayate, who has met Sakura a few times, feels from the bottom of his heart that his wife's friend is extraordinary.

"Well then, I'll head back now." After saying goodbye to Hayate, Sakura Haruno took her leave.

Sakura Haruno declined Yugao's warm invitation to stay, not wanting to disturb their time together, and left the Hayate Clan.

The air on the street was fresh after the rain had stopped, much more pleasant than the stench of love that suddenly filled the room—a mixture of the sour smell of romance and the scent of photinia.

Today's conversation with Yugao gave her some new insights into the values of people in this world.

Yugao's words made sense.

Sakura Haruno also knew that Master Tsunade's single status was not her intention. The seemingly strong Lord Fifth Hokage, in fact, also longed for the affection of the one she loved deep down.

Even the Yugao would definitely consider pursuing him if she were a boy is not just a joke.

However... the girl's thoughts did not change because of this.

The color had faded.

Sakura Haruno wasn't in a hurry to go home. With light steps, she playfully stepped into the shallow puddles and strolled leisurely along the streets of Konoha.

On her way Hyuga the Hinata residence, she unsurprisingly ran into her friend.

Hinata with Byakugan and dark circles.

"You look even more haggard than before?" Sakura Haruno was taken aback.

"Your master has completely drained me!"

Hinata rested her head on her shoulder.

She sobbed and uttered vulgar words.

Squeeze... squeeze dry? Sakura Haruno stared in disbelief, almost misinterpreting the meaning.

[First update, making up for last night's update. Some people might think it's just filler, but it's necessary setup and explanation...]