At that moment, snow began to fall, marking the arrival of winter in the village of Konohagakure. Inside a room filled with medical reports scattered across a desk, a woman sat on a chair, staring out the window, lost in thought. She had pink hair, the color of blooming cherry blossoms, and her eyes were a striking green, reminiscent of spring grass on a hillside.
Her daydream was interrupted by the sound of a knock on the door.
"Come in," the pink-haired woman responded.
A woman in her 40s entered the room, her black hair and dark eyes reflecting concern.
"Sorry to bother you, Sakura," the woman said after stepping inside.
"Ah, it's you, Shizune-san. Is there something wrong? Is there a meeting later?" Sakura asked.
"No, I just came to give you the report from yesterday's surgery," Shizune explained.
"I see..."
"Have you finished all your tasks?" Shizune asked.
"Not yet. I was just taking a short break. I'll get back to work soon."
"Good. It's important to take a break. Being the head of the medical office isn't easy," Shizune said kindly.
"Hehe, you're right," Sakura replied with a light smile, glancing back at the window.
"Is something on your mind, Sakura?"
"Yes... I'm thinking about my husband. I wonder how he's doing. Sarada must miss him too," she confessed.
"Hmm... I believe I saw Sasuke earlier, heading to the Hokage's office."
"Really!? Sasuke-kun is back!? Alright, today I'll cook his favorite meal when he comes home," Sakura said, her energy renewed.
Shizune smiled warmly at her junior's excitement. To her, Sakura hadn't changed one bit.
Suddenly, another knock came at the door.
"Come in," Sakura called out again.
A nurse entered, looking anxious.
"What's the matter?" Sakura asked, noticing her expression.
"Sakura-sama... Shizune-sama, too," the nurse addressed both of them after spotting Shizune. "We have a serious problem. Ten shinobi are experiencing the same symptoms-coughing up blood and high fevers, around 40 degrees Celsius. What's strange is that neither medical jutsu nor medicine is working," the nurse explained urgently.
"Alright, I'll head over there now with Shizune-san," Sakura responded, her face growing serious. She quickly put on her doctor's coat and left the room with Shizune.
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Mr & Mrs Uchiha mission: BLACK SAKURA
RomanceA deadly disease is spreading in Konoha, and no medical jutsu can cure it. Sakura Uchiha remembers an ancient report about the Black Sakura flower, believed to be the only cure but now extinct. With Sasuke and Naruto's help, they uncover a time-trav...
