Chapter 94 Tsunade's Love Story
Tsunade has been rarely contacting her lately; it's said she's been off trying to hook up with men.
This must have happened while Haruko was in a coma. The death of Nawaki had cast a long shadow over Tsunade, so she actively participated in the Jonin meeting.
They proposed incorporating medical ninjas into mission teams to improve survivability and to establish a training mechanism for medical ninjas.
The proposal was rejected by the higher-ups because it would be difficult to establish a medical system during wartime, but it received support from other Jonin and Kato Dan.
After that, the two of them met frequently, and a hint of something was starting to develop between them.
But unexpectedly, Tsunade was so innocent; she insisted that he couldn't be brought to meet her parents until the relationship was established—Haruko Hayama.
So, in order to enjoy the gossip, Haruko applied to be transferred to the team where the two of them were when she went to the front line.
Tsunade: ...
"Hey~ long iris blue hair, emerald green eyes, Tsunade, you seem to be enjoying your food!"
Haruko fell a few steps behind and ran alongside Tsunade.
Tsunade was both embarrassed and annoyed. "What exactly did you come here for?"
"Come witness your love story, and while you're at it, investigate the feasibility of incorporating medical ninjas into the squad for Hiruzen."
Hearing her say that, Tsunade was slightly taken aback, then said incredulously, "Didn't those old men disagree?"
Haruko gave her a sly smile in the morning.
"Don't forget, I have the Hokage as my powerful backer. Besides, Tsunade, your suggestion is definitely a major step that will change the ninja world!"
"Haruko..."
Tsunade's gaze was uncontrollably filled with her image.
It seems like it's always the same; in my most down-and-out, most frustrated, and most desperate moments, she always stands firmly by my side.
"If you're really touched, how about dumping your boyfriend and marrying me?" Haruko Hayama teased.
Tsunade smiled and said, "Alright, but I'm very petty. If Haruko gets caught cheating, I'll give you a good beating!"
"...Tsunade is so violent."
"Hmph."
...
"Cheer up! Cut your losses!"
Kato Dan lay on the ground covered in blood, with a large hole in his stomach.
Tsunade continuously supplied chakra to sustain his life.
He struggled to keep his eyes open, saying haltingly, "Tsunade... I don't want to die... I still have so many things I need to do..."
"Stop talking and let's end this!" Tsunade burst into tears.
Kato Dan's teammates couldn't bear to watch; his kidneys were gone, and even Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, probably couldn't save him...
They were on high alert, heading to the battlefield to deal with the ninjas of Sunagakure, but unexpectedly, Kato Dan was seriously injured on the way, and his internal organs were blown out.
He can only barely stay conscious by relying on Tsunade's healing techniques.
"Found it!"
Haruko rushed over in the morning. With a solemn expression, she squatted down next to Tsunade, completely ignoring the bloodstains, and carefully placed the found kidney back into the empty space.
"Could you two please excuse us for a moment?" Haruko Hayama gestured for her two teammates to leave.
With only Tsunade and the unconscious Kato Dan remaining, Haruko Hayama activated her eye technique, infusing Kato Dan with life force.
Tsunade could only watch helplessly as Haruko grew weaker and weaker, her hands eventually starting to tremble.
Tsunade's heart clenched. "That's enough. I'll handle the rest of the recovery!"
"Okay, coming right away..."
Haruko withdrew her hand after a few more minutes of life force, finally withdrawing it as Dan Kato's face gradually regained its color.
"Haruko!"
Tsunade rushed over and caught Hayama Haruko, who was about to collapse. Her eyes were filled with tears, which fell one by one onto Hayama Haruko's bloodless face.
"Tsunade, don't cry... Dan Kato is perfectly fine..."
Grasping Haruko's hand that was pressed against her face, Tsunade choked out, "But...but it was your life force that was sacrificed!"
Haruko was slightly surprised. "How did you know?"
"It's Orochimaru. He... has been focusing on biological research ever since you fell into a coma last time."
Try every possible way to prolong your life.
Tsunade didn't say what came next, but seeing her somber expression, Haruko seemed to realize something as well.
Haruko tried to ease the tension, "I see... I didn't expect Orochimaru to dream of becoming a scientist."
I just hope he doesn't research anything inhumane.
Haruko prayed silently in the morning.
Tsunade hugged her tightly for a moment, then forced a smile and said, "Sleep for a while, I'll take you back."
"Then I'll leave it to Tsunade..."
As Haruko closed her eyes and fainted, Tsunade could no longer hold back and covered her mouth, weeping silently.
She was a selfish person; she wanted both to survive and for Haruko to be alright, but there's no such thing as having both...
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"Eh? Haruko-neechan!"
Haruko heard a childish voice behind her, turned around, and saw Kushina, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
"Kushina? It's been a long time!"
Haruko was also very happy, as she had finally been discharged from the hospital and immediately met the little girl.
Since taking Kushina to see Mito Uzumaki's grandmother, she has rarely visited Kushina due to her busy schedule, and most of the time she asks others to deliver things to Kushina.
"This child is..."
Haruko noticed a little boy following her, whose golden hair reminded her of Naruto Uzumaki.
"Hello, sister. My name is Minato Namikaze," Minato Namikaze replied politely.
He looks just like Naruto...
Haruko's heart softened, and she knelt down. "What a cool name. Are you Kushina's friend?"
Minato Namikaze glanced at Kushina, who seemed a little embarrassed, and replied with a smile, "Yes."
"Since we've run into each other by chance, let me treat you to a big meal."
"A feast!" Kushina exclaimed excitedly.
Haruko's so-called "feast" was her own cooking.
She took them back to her home, and since it was dinnertime, she let the two children play in the living room for a while.
Even for Kushina, this was her first time visiting Haruko Hayama's house, and she looked around with some curiosity.
Minato Namikaze whispered to her, "Kushina, that's not very polite."
Kushina realized what she meant and scratched her face. "I was just curious..."
"What are you curious about?" Minato Namikaze asked, puzzled.
"I'm curious about Haruko-neechan, who is so gentle yet capable. This is my first time visiting her home. Haruko-neechan is always very busy before, and I haven't seen her many times."
Kushina, however, did not become dejected; instead, she was extremely happy and continued speaking.
"Now that I know where she lives, I can come visit her more often!"
Minato Namikaze smiled helplessly. Ever since he became acquainted with Kushina, the person she mentioned most often was Haruko Hayama.
It's said that Haruko Hayama was the first person she met in the village, and the first person to compliment her on her red hair, which made Kushina always want to get close to her.
Now that Minato Namikaze has met her in person, he can understand her feelings to some extent.
Watching Haruko cook in the kitchen, the two children sat quietly together, enjoying the moment of relaxation and comfort.
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