After Tsunade returned safely to Konoha, she began her duties as the Fifth Hokage and found time to treat Kakashi and Sasuke, who had both suffered from Tsukuyomi.
Fortunately, Rock Lee was still in perfect health this time, bouncing around as he trained with Might Guy in the spirit of youth.
Naruto stood nearby, watching Tsunade place her green-glowing right hand on Sasuke's forehead to heal his mental trauma. He quietly studied what she was doing.
Over the past few days, he had gained a basic grasp of the Mystical Palm Technique and a Ninjutsu technique for extracting poison. Combined with his own Physical Healing, the results were excellent.
But treating mental trauma was advanced Medical Ninjutsu. Even his Physical Healing could not do it, so he needed to make the most of this chance to learn.
He wanted to secretly activate his Sharingan and copy the technique, but if Tsunade noticed something strange about his eyes, it would do more harm than good.
Tsunade's medical skills were impressive. Barely two minutes later, Sasuke, who had been unconscious for nearly a month, opened his eyes and sat up.
Sakura, who had been waiting patiently beside him, rushed forward and hugged him, tears in her eyes.
Naruto rolled his eyes at the sight and tightened his hold on Hinata's soft little hand.
Indeed, finding Hinata had been the first thing he did after returning to Konoha.
After Tsunade healed Kakashi, Might Guy tried to throw his arms around him and burst into tears, only for Kakashi to kick him away...
"Come on, let's go. Hinata, how about I treat you to Ichiraku Ramen?" Naruto grinned as he took the shy Hinata by the hand, then added:
"Let's invite Iruka-sensei too. It's been ages since I saw him. I kind of miss