Tsunade and her student ended the day's training and study in high spirits. The days went on like that for quite some time.
On the third day, Tsunade began teaching Sakura practical Medical Ninjutsu. The most basic exercise was reviving a fish.
At first, Sakura was full of determination. But putting what she had learned into practice was much harder than studying theory. She failed again and again, and eventually grew frustrated.
She wanted Tsunade to reassure her, but Lady Tsunade acted as though she hadn't noticed her distress and kept busy with her own work.
One day, Sakura lay crying over the table where she kept the fish. Someone suddenly tapped her shoulder. She thought it was Lady Tsunade, but when she turned around, the first thing she saw was a pink pig.
Startled, Sakura nearly jumped out of her skin. Only after she backed away did she see Shizune holding the pig. Shizune smiled and said earnestly, "I'm sorry. Did I scare you?"
Sakura hadn't expected to see Shizune. She politely wiped the tears from her face. "It's all right. Were you looking for me?"
Shizune nodded with a smile. "Yes. There are a few things I think I should tell you."
Chapter 824: A Firmer Resolve
Sakura found that a little strange, but she didn't dwell on it. She set aside her work and looked at Shizune politely. "Shizune, whatever it is, please just tell me."
Despite her polite manner, Sakura instinctively assumed Shizune had come to scold her. So much time had passed, and she still hadn't made any progress. Even she found that hard to accept, let alone anyone watching her.
At the thought, Sakura lowered her head, almost afraid to look Shizune in the face. Shizune seemed to notice. Her expression softened as she