Sakura Uchiha's Arrangements (Part 2)

Tsunade, saying, "Looking at me like that won't do any good. Sit down."

The girl quickly sat up straight and obediently placed her hands on her knees.

"Before you returned, Sakura— Sakura Haruno —took two letters from me via Katsuyu to inform me of your situation. I discussed your arrangements with her." Tsunade took two letters from the drawer and said seriously, "Would you like to hear her opinion?"

"Yes!" The girl nodded repeatedly.

"First, you can use the dragon vein energy within the Rōran Ruins to travel to other timelines and become the only Sakura Uchiha in that other world."

Sakura Uchiha's expression shifted. She could accept this condition; it was better than being imprisoned by the original body and losing her freedom. With her strength, she might even become a ruler in another world, hehehe...

She nodded silently and continued to sit quietly, waiting for Tsunade to leave.

"Secondly, you can temporarily operate as Anbu member, gradually adjusting your Ninjutsu and appearance, and later remove the mask to become an ordinary ninja under a different identity."

This is not bad either, the girl thought to herself. The Lord is so good to me!

Both are good. So, which one should you choose?

Sakura Uchiha thought for a moment, and was about to give her answer when Tsunade raised her hand to interrupt her, "Don't rush to give your answer."

"Before making a choice, your Sakura has some requirements for you!"

She pulled a piece of paper from the envelope; the paper was covered with dense writing. Sakura Uchiha looked at it and suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

She took the paper from Tsunade and slowly read the words on it:

"First, given the current situation in the Shinobi World, you must serve the village and myself, Sakura Konoha Ninja, as Sakura Haruno for a period of time, mainly assisting in combat and guard duty." (The girl secretly pouted: I knew it.)

"Secondly, during this period, when I am away from the village for a period of time due to seclusion or other reasons, you must appear as Sakura Haruno to prevent foreign enemies from taking the opportunity to invade." (The girl secretly rolled her eyes: Heh heh, she wants to travel to different worlds to play again.)

Appendix: When you act in my name, you must pay attention to the following:

"First, be mindful of my appearance. Avoid wearing outlandish clothes, and strictly prohibit any flashy or unconventional styles. Wear skirts sparingly, especially miniskirts shorter than 10cm. Absolutely not! Absolutely not!"

"..."

The following list detailed eight points, meticulously controlling Sakura Uchiha in every aspect.

"Hmph," the girl scoffed dismissively, "It's not like you're the one who's flashing, what's there to be so nervous about, old nun!"

However, a note was added at the end of the paper, "If you disobey, you will be personally punished by the master. If you repeatedly fail to correct your ways, you may have your self-awareness erased!" The moment she saw this sentence, the girl's arrogance vanished without a trace, and she no longer dared to underestimate that thin piece of white paper.

"I knew it would turn out like this!" Sakura Uchiha helplessly put away the papers, pouting and cursing her true self. She felt that sooner or later, the cunning Sakura would squeeze every last drop of value out of her...

But as she put the paper away, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief throughout her body.

Tsunade chuckled to herself, seeing that Sakura had put away the papers and dared not protest or object, and said, "Sakura will be in seclusion in Shikkotsu Forest for the time being, so you will act as Sakura Haruno for now! Remember to walk around the village a few times, let people see your presence, and send a signal to the outside world—especially Akatsuki—that Sakura Haruno didn't die after the battle with Pain, she's back!"

"Yes!"

Sakura Uchiha bowed respectfully.

The distant, Shikkotsu Forest.

On the tranquil lake, clouds and mist rise in a breathtaking spectacle, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.

Amidst a few ancient ginseng trees, shrouded in a veil of mist, lies a gigantic mollusk, its size seemingly endless, lying peacefully in the lake.

That enormous, translucent creature was none other than the ageless Sage Katsuyu.

On its pink back, through its translucent body, a naked girl could be seen lying peacefully inside the Katsuyu, fast asleep.

She was slender with delicate features, and her soft pink hair flowed through her Katsuyu -like body, making her look like a sleeping princess.

This girl is Sakura Haruno herself.

The sun was already setting in the west, and dappled sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, with one beam falling directly on Sakura Haruno's face, turning her snow-white skin golden.

Suddenly, Cherry's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her clear, emerald-like eyes snapped open.

"Ah, I'm awake."

She crawled out of the Katsuyu's body, her slime drying in the air.

"The final intensive treatment is complete."

She moved her hands and feet, feeling the changes in her body, and said calmly.

How are you feeling?

The Sage Katsuyu's powerful voice boomed out.

The girl smiled slightly, her brows radiating strong confidence. "I feel... more relaxed than ever before!"

It felt like my whole body had been reborn!

No, it should be. This kind of treatment with Katsuyu goes deep into the bone marrow and touches every cell. It restores all old wounds and hidden injuries that are deeply hidden, even new ones. It has the flavor of "rebirth" in itself!

The treatment was a full ten times deep, meaning that Sakura Haruno lay inside the Katsuyu for a full ten days!

Since graduating from the Ninja Academy, she had never had such a long break. This treatment was also a kind of rest, allowing Sakura Haruno's body to release its tense fighting posture, like a machine that had been running at high speed for a long time stopping, being cleaned, polished, and lubricated, and regaining its fighting power.

It wasn't just some subtle changes in the body; more importantly, it was a new level of understanding about Water Release that he had comprehended after a long period of seclusion following the great battle.

"It's even two centimeters taller."

She conjured an ice mirror and examined her naked reflection.

The Ice Release Chakra continues to modify her genes, prompting the girl to grow into a more perfect form.

However, as the mastery of Water Release deepens, it seems that the influence of Water Release Chakra has also been incorporated this time.

What about power?

Chakra Sakura Haruno channeled her energy, and her chakra was generated instantly. The surging energy burst forth and transformed into a heavy aura like a mountain!

Boom--!

The lake swelled dramatically, and huge waves surged!

Sakura Haruno's hair was loose and flowing down her back, her toes barely touching the ground, making her look like a goddess ascending to heaven.

A single thought has disturbed the peace of the Shikkotsu Forest!

"Alright, alright," the Sage Katsuyu quickly said, "Do you want to destroy this place?"

It turned its head, looked at the girl who had let out a long sigh, and said in a somewhat complicated tone.

"Oh dear... just such a short time."

You've gotten stronger again.

[Chapter Two]