Naruto: The New Beginning

86. Sakura Haruno - 1

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Winning or losing the game no longer matters. In the end, Tsunade has a reason for returning to Konoha, and Naruto has gained an older sister.

And Jiraiya…

"By the way, Naruto, didn't you say that you caught Jiraiya peeking at the women's bath?"

Jiraiya immediately becomes alert, discreetly distancing himself from Tsunade, thinking, 'This kid promised not to mention this. What is he up to?'

"Yeah, he even taught me a jutsu and told me not to mention it to my mom," Naruto says, completely betraying Jiraiya, though not specifying that he wasn't supposed to mention it to his sister. "So, Sis, you'll keep this a secret, right? Don't tell Mom."

"Heh, no problem," Tsunade grins, clenching her fist. "I'll help him keep that secret."

Jiraiya takes a few steps back, sweat forming on his forehead. "Wait, I can explain—"

Before he can finish, Tsunade's fist slams into his chest.

Jiraiya: "AHHHHHHH!!!"

A human-shaped hole appears in the wall of the inn. Across the street, Jiraiya is embedded in the wall.

Tsunade cracks her knuckles in satisfaction. "Much better."

Sasuke and Sakura, who have never seen anything like this, stand frozen in shock. "Will… will he die?" Sakura asks.

Naruto feels a bit guilty. "We were just playing around. I didn't want to get him killed." He tugs at Tsunade's sleeve. "Granny, did you hit him too hard?"

"It's fine," Tsunade says confidently. "At most, he'll break a rib. He's not going to die...wait, what did you just say?"

"Oh." Naruto nods, trusting her expertise as a medic. He grabs the money from the table and waves it to everyone. "Let's go! The Pervy Sage is treating us to dinner!"

"Come here you brat!" Tsunade shouts in anger.

Everyone has a great meal, and, of course, Naruto knocks Jiraiya out of the wall afterwards.

The injuries aren't serious—just a fractured rib. In the ninja world, such an injury is nothing, especially considering it comes from Tsunade.

After they eat and drink their fill, and while Tsunade isn't drunk, Naruto asks, "Sis, when are we leaving?"

"As soon as Jiraiya recovers. Don't worry, we'll get back to Konoha before the Chunin Exams," Tsunade assures him, thinking about how there will be fewer casinos once they return.

Jiraiya doesn't argue. He merely bandages his chest and applies some medicine. Tsunade doesn't even bother to use medical ninjutsu on him.

Naruto points at Sakura. "Since you're not doing anything, why not take on an apprentice?"

Tsunade glances at Sakura, who immediately straightens up and looks at her expectantly.

"No, teaching is such a hassle," Tsunade replies. After all, it would cut into her gambling time.

"Come on, Sakura is talented," Naruto insists. "She might even master your medical ninjutsu completely. She already has a good foundation."

Tsunade wraps her arm around Naruto's neck and whispers, "Naruto, let me tell you something. That girl's mind is clearly on that Uchiha boy. No matter how nice you are to her, it won't change that."

"Don't tease me," Naruto wriggles free. "I have a girlfriend back in Konoha! I'm recommending Sakura because she's genuinely talented."

"Really? Shizune, test her," Tsunade relents, deciding to give Sakura a chance.