37: Chapter 37 Summoning SakuraThe next morning, Naruto returned from his morning exercise and saw Tsunade practicing her breathing exercises in front of the half-dead plant in the porch.
"This piece of junk!" Tsunade exclaimed, hands on her hips."It's even harder to deal with than a summoning beast!"
Naruto suppressed a laugh as he stepped forward, skillfully watering the plant and moving it to a new spot: "It probably just needs more sunlight, not some kind of energy cultivation."
Tsunade pursed her lips, her attention quickly shifting.She stretched and looked at the bustling dock: "Now we've secured the territory, but look at the people under my command.They're either the old thugs or some low-class rogue ninja.They're good at managing the dock and collecting money, but they're useless when it comes to doing anything serious."
"Kid, didn't you say you wanted to find some reliable people?With just these scoundrels, our chamber of commerce might get sold out one day without us even knowing it."
Naruto wiped his sweat, walked over to her, and looked at the dock together: "Yeah, we need to hurry up and figure out a way to get them."
"We are currently in dire need of people who are good at business, can gather intelligence, and understand medicine.We can't rely on the two of us for everything."
Tsunade's eyes lit up, and she immediately suggested, "Speaking of medicine, I just remembered someone.That little girl with the broad forehead in Konoha, Sakura Haruno, I caught a glimpse of her from afar during the Chunin Exams.Her chakra control is quite interesting; she's a good candidate for medical jutsu."
She nudged Naruto with her elbow, her excitement bordering on tech geekiness: "We're short-handed here anyway, how about we bring that girl over to help me out?We can also see if she's really that good."
Naruto's heart skipped a beat, and he followed her words: "Sakura Haruno?I remember she is indeed quite good."
"If she could receive your guidance, her progress would definitely be rapid.This would be a rare opportunity for her personally, and also a good thing for our chamber of commerce.I just don't know if Konoha will release her."
"What's the big deal!" Tsunade waved her hand dismissively."Does Jiraiya think he can stop us?Just write a letter in my name and ask him.Be sincere, don't scare the young girl!"
Naruto nodded in agreement, "Then let's give it a try."
Meanwhile, in Konoha Village, in Sakura Haruno's bedroom.
Sakura was staring blankly at a ninjutsu manual, her fingers unconsciously twirling the ends of her pink hair.
After becoming a Chunin, life became even more confusing.Routine missions were boring, no one taught me any advanced skills, Sasuke was getting further and further away, and that blond bastard.seemed to have vanished into thin air.
Sakura's cheeks flushed slightly at the thought of Naruto.
She shook her head violently, trying to get rid of that annoying face, but she couldn't help but recall the crisp sound of the slap on the training field, and the feeling of him pinching her chin in the alley.
"Hmm."
She let out a soft whimper, and her legs instinctively came together.
A surge of shame welled up inside her, and she threw herself onto the bed, burying her burning face in the pillow.
Just then, her mother called from downstairs, "Sakura!There's a letter for you!It seems to have been sent from overseas!"
Overseas?Sakura went downstairs in confusion and took the letter made of a special material.
When she opened it and saw the powerful, famous signature at the end—"Tsunade"—her mind went completely blank!
Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin.invited her.to be her medical assistant?
The huge surprise almost made her jump for joy!
Then, some worries arose: Leaving Konoha?Going to a completely unfamiliar place?Would my parents and teachers agree?
Then, a location mentioned at the end of the letter struck her like a jolt—".The training location is tentatively set in the Land of Waves."
The country of waves?!
That name was like a key, instantly unlocking a Pandora's box that had been locked in Sakura's heart!
Naruto.that bastard.the last time we heard from him was when he went towards the Land of Waves!
Could it be.that this letter is related to him?
Is it a coincidence?Or.
The thought of possibly seeing Naruto overseas made Sakura's breathing quicken uncontrollably.
If he were there too.if he saw that he had gained Tsunade's favor.what would his reaction be?
Will he look at her like she's trash again?Or will he.treat her roughly like before?
"Ugh!What am I thinking?"
Sakura covered her face, feeling like she was about to break down.
However, the strange sense of excitement that accompanied the pain and humiliation eroded her reason like poison.
Leaving Sasuke was certainly hard, but.but that devilish blond figure seemed to have an even stronger attraction.
She picked up the letter with trembling hands, read it carefully again, and fixed her gaze on the three words "Land of Waves".
Torn between inner conflict and the allure of a peaceful yet mundane life in Konoha, and the uncertainty and danger of the future.
Her fingers clenched tightly, and a crazy thought gradually took over: I have to go!I must go!
At the headquarters of the Land of Waves Trading Company, Shizune arrived after Tsunade and Naruto had settled in.
He was holding a stack of documents when he approached Naruto: "President, the long-term order for the Yamanaka Flower Shop has been confirmed, and the first batch of flowers will be delivered next week."
Additionally, here is the latest briefing you requested regarding piracy in the waters surrounding the Land of Waves.
"Thank you for your hard work, Shizune-nee." Naruto took the briefing."From now on, you'll probably have to take care of the daily operations and accounts of the Chamber of Commerce."
Shizune adjusted her glasses and calmly replied, "It's my duty.As long as Lady Tsunade doesn't suddenly gamble away the entire budget."
Before she could finish speaking, Tsunade's excited voice came from the next room: "Shizune!I think I've developed a new kind of wound medicine!Come and see how it works!.Uh, it might need a little extra funding for the experiment."
Naruto and Shizune exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.
On the oneWhat's it like to have a boss/partner with exceptional medical skills who spends money like water?
[Ding!Successfully launched the Konoha infiltration plan under the guise of "medical training and business cooperation," gaining +600 Villain Points!]
[Ding!The Chamber of Commerce is operating smoothly, gaining +200 Villain Points!] [Current Villain Points: 17653]
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