Double-transformation: I, Sakura Haruno! Will crush the pirates!

The numerous crimes only fueled the malice of the Konoha villagers, who were inherently corrupt, towards this widow and orphan, since he shared the same blood as the perpetrators.

"Sasuke-kun?"

Ino lowered her voice and placed the flower basket in her hand on the bedside table next to the hospital bed.

Before coming, Ino had already heard from Iruka-sensei that Sasuke had been hit by a very complicated jutsu and needed to be hospitalized, which is why the two of them came to visit him on behalf of the class today.

Upon hearing Ino's voice, her empty eyes slowly turned around.

He even ignored Ino, who was standing to the side, and just stared intently at Sakura Haruno.

Two tomoe shaped objects rotated in his crimson pupils, giving him an eerie and dangerous appearance.

"Haruno Sakura."

"Fight with me!"

Sasuke's voice was cold and almost flat, but according to Sakura's Observation Haki, his emotions had reached their limit and were about to erupt like a volcano.

"Hey? Sasuke-kun, you should get some rest!"

"And Sakura, help me persuade her too!"

Ino spoke up to stop her, raising her hand to tug at Sakura's sleeve, her blue pupils sending her coded signals.

After all, on one side is the male god she secretly admires, and on the other side is her best friend. If either side is hurt, it will break Ino's heart.

"All right!"

Sakura turned to the side, pointed to the rooftop, and took the lead out of the ward.

Sasuke threw off the covers, jumped off the hospital bed, and chased after him.

"Sakura? Sasuke? Mo, those two are really something..."

Frustrated, Ino scratched her head and followed along.

The three arrived at the hospital rooftop, where rows of iron coat racks supported the pristine white bed sheets used in the wards.

Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura stood facing each other.

"Aren't you going to attack? Once I make my move, you won't have a chance."

The pink-haired girl stood casually with her arms crossed, and from a ninja's perspective, every movement she made seemed full of flaws.

"Damn it, don't look down on me!"

Sasuke Uchiha's face was almost contorted as he swung his fist, aiming a powerful blow at Sakura Haruno's delicate face.

Why! Why!

That strict but loving father, the tribespeople who were usually aloof but whose care you could feel...

The bloodshot pupils seemed to reflect the cold gaze of the blood-soaked man on the riverbank that night...

'Resent me, you foolish Ododo!'

'You are too weak right now; you don't even have a reason to be killed!'

"Damn it!"

All the madness was compressed into this roar; at this moment, Uchiha Sasuke was like a beast eager to devour everything.

Completely abandoning defense and pursuing a frenzied offensive, all in order to get a clear answer from that man's junior in the dark!

Bang!

Sasuke Uchiha stared wide-eyed in disbelief as his opponent caught his fist with a single, effortless palm strike, without even a tremor.

"Impossible! How could the difference be so huge!"

Sasuke twisted his waist forcefully in mid-air, braced himself on the ground with one hand, and kicked up with his back whip leg again!

"Wrong, that won't work against Itachi!"

Sakura spread her five fingers and clenched her fist tightly around the leg that was kicking at her!

He grabbed Sasuke with his right hand and swung him around in a big circle before slamming him heavily onto the hospital's concrete floor.

"Uh! Cough! Don't... mention that name!"

The recoil caused Sasuke to bounce off the ground, coughing up a mouthful of white foam.

The steel wire that was thrown out of the ninja tool pouch bound Sasuke Uchiha tightly, and Sakura sighed softly as she released her grip.

"Is that all? Sakura Haruno, are you pitying me?"

"Or is it that my weakness can't even force out your prized bloodline ability?"

Uchiha Sasuke roared furiously. What did he see? The other person's eyes seemed to be filled with the same disappointment as that guy's.

This is the one thing that Sasuke Uchiha absolutely cannot accept!

"So, you Uchiha..."

Sakura sat cross-legged next to Sasuke Uchiha.

Her emerald eyes calmly looked at the boy in front of her who was constantly trying to resist, and she spoke.

"Who are you trying to fool with this mad dog act? Is there no one left in the village you care about?"

The crisp sound entered Uchiha Sasuke's ears, causing his struggle to freeze in place.

Yes, he also has a mother.

He is now the sole breadwinner of his family. If he disregards everything, then his mother...

"Do you understand?"

Sakura twitched her fingers and untied the wire, causing Uchiha Sasuke to collapse.

He couldn't say a word at that moment, he just clenched his fists and braced himself on the ground.

Regardless of age or physical condition.

That's how men are; when responsibility comes, they must mature quickly and then protect their families from the storms of life.

The dark clouds in the sky grew thicker, and as thunder roared, rain began to fall sparsely.

Sakura patted Sasuke Uchiha on the shoulder and stood up.

"Once you understand, focus on recovering from your injury."

"Uchiha Itachi has far surpassed you on the path of a ninja. If you want to defeat him, make good use of the village's connections, resources, and techniques. These are the only things you can use to fight against him right now."

Having said all she needed to say, Sakura stopped looking at Sasuke and walked through the rain toward the stairwell.

Pushing open the door, I saw Ino's worried face.

"Sakura..."

"It's alright, go and tell the nurse to take him back to his ward."

Sakura patted Ino's arm reassuringly.

"And also! I want to eat the fried meatballs from South Street!"

"Sakura!!!"

Chapter 46 Danzo Quietly

At night, while Sakura and Ino indulge in a feast at a fried meatball shop on South Street, and Hiruzen Sarutobi returns to his mansion.

A man dressed in a black and white robe, his body wrapped in bandages, with only one eye showing, entered the Hokage's office.

He sat down in the seat that Hiruzen Sarutobi usually sat in, and turned to look at Konoha outside the window.

Even late at night, this bustling village is still ablaze with lights and neon signs.

"Konoha... Konoha...."

The man named Shimura Danzo leaned back in his chair, quietly admiring the magnificent view, his expression inexplicably relaxed.

Such prosperity should have been achieved under his leadership, but...

Danzo Shimura gritted his teeth, revealing a resentment he only dared to show when he was alone.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the Anbu report on Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk, his expression shifting.

They retrieved a special file that was hidden beneath several other documents.

The text written above is...

[The Uchiha Incident: A Complete Account]

This bold handwriting must have been written by that old guy Hiruzen!

Heh, I'd like to see what this guy, who's willing to let Hiruzen break the rules just to protect, has actually done.

With that thought in mind, Shimura Danzo opened the cover of the document and pulled out the paper filled with notes to read.

Time passed second by second, and Shimura Danzo's expression changed several times.

[Ninja Record: Sakura Haruno]

[Ninjury: 6, Body: 10, Illusion: 9, Wisdom: 9, Strength: 10, Speed: 7, Spirit: 10, Seals: 8]

Wow, this assessment figure is amazing.

Those who know him will understand that he is an eight-year-old kid, but those who don't might mistake him for a Jonin from the village.

Hiruzen's judgment is probably spot on; this Sakura Haruno is definitely a talent.

Danzo Shimura's eyes darted around, his mind racing.

Judging from the girl's attitude recently, it's clear that she doesn't get along with Danzo Shimura.

What method should we use now... the Konoha Village Management Regulations?

With a sneer, Shimura Danzo stood up, his gaze suddenly falling on Hiruzen Sarutobi's "My Will" on the table, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

His aged, withered hand loosened its cane and touched his right eye.

It's worth it to trade the legacy of one genius for the legacy of another!

"Hmph, Hiruzen, you're the one who gave me this perfect opportunity!"

After a series of rapid taps of a cane, the man, whose body was wrapped in bandages, disappeared.

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Time passed day by day in the turbulent village of Konoha, and before they knew it, it was Konoha year 59.

As pure white snowflakes blanket the entire Hidden Leaf Village, a winter festival is held within the village.

"Takoyaki, ramen, tricolor dumplings..."

Wearing a red cotton coat, Sakura wandered among the vendors, as happy as a child.

"Slow down, Sakura!"

Ino, who was behind her, couldn't keep up with the small giant royal at all and could only stand there panting with her knees up.

Also joining the gathering were Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, Shino, Naruto, Hinata, and others.

"Ugh, I wanted to ask Sakura for help, but she ran away so fast!"

Disappointed, Naruto held up a frog pouch, but his attempt to offer a meal or strike up a conversation was completely swallowed up by the crowd.

"You can invite me!"

Kiba Inuzuka, standing next to Naruto, had one hand on Naruto's shoulder and the other hand giving him a thumbs up.

"Who wants to invite you, you idiot!"

"Damn it! Naruto, you're such a womanizer who puts your friends aside!"

Kiba Inuzuka unleashed his dog to bite people, and Naruto retaliated without backing down, resulting in a brawl between the two on the street.

"Ugh, these troublesome guys."

Watching the rising chaos, Shikamaru put his hands behind his head and sighed helplessly.

"Sakura, who can eat so much food, is very determined!"