I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 115 Class Seven Begins Operation, Young Lady Arrives

"Yosh, Class 7 is restarting!"

A voice brimming with fighting spirit rang out in the Hokage's office.

Three years have passed. Naruto, still wearing an orange tracksuit, has grown from 1.4 meters to 1.66 meters tall. Kakashi Hatake, who hasn't changed much in three years, and Sakura, who no longer wears a qipao or long gown but wears a white trench coat like Hinata does every day and has an ordinary figure, are standing in front of Tsunade's desk, asking her for permission to go out and find Orochimaru's underground base to stop Orochimaru from possessing Sasuke Uchiha's body.

Naruto, who had just successfully retrieved the bell with Sakura yesterday, confidently declared, "This time, we will definitely defeat Orochimaru and bring Sasuke back to Konoha!"

Looking at the energetic Naruto, Tsunade crossed her arms and showed an expression of admiration.

She also watched the bell-collecting competition in Class 7 last night.

Three years have passed, and Sakura has not let her down. Her growth is second only to Karin, who is a distant relative of the Senju clan and has a unique advantage in both sealing techniques and the Senju clan's chakra bursts; and Hinata, who has already forged her own path and become a master of taijutsu who combines strength and gentleness.

Of the four girls, Sakura, who came from the worst background, was even more outstanding than Ino, who came from a ninja clan.

This is not just about talent, but also about hard work.

Naruto has also grown a lot. His vast amount of chakra is far superior to that of Tsunade, who has the bloodline of the Senju clan.

In addition to his own chakra, Naruto is also the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

With such chakra, once he transforms into a tailed beast, he's practically unstoppable by anyone except Yagyu and Karin.

Thinking of Jiraiya's report upon his return, and the terrifying scars on his body, Tsunade's expression suddenly turned serious.

However, after glancing at Kakashi Hatake, whose left eye was covered by a headband, she felt a little more at ease.

After thinking for a moment, Tsunade opened a drawer, took out a kunai, and tossed it to Kakashi Hatake, saying, "I allow Team 7 to go out and search for Orochimaru and Sasuke Uchiha, but you must carry this kunai with you at all times. If you encounter any accidents, have Sakura use the Summoning Jutsu to report to me immediately."

"This is……"

Kakashi Hatake caught the kunai that was thrown to him, and looking at the character "柳" (Liu) on it, his eyes widened as if he had remembered something.

"Kakashi-sensei, what's wrong?"

As if noticing the change in Kakashi Hatake's expression, Naruto moved closer.

Kakashi Hatake immediately put away his kunai, shook his head, and said, "It's alright. Since the Hokage has agreed, let's go."

"There's not much time left before Orochimaru's reincarnation happens. We must find their hiding place within this time."

"Get ready, go buy some rations first; this is going to be a long battle!"

"yes!"

Soon, Team 7 left the Hokage Building, went to resupply, and then left Konoha with the pre-arranged exit permits.

Their trip was destined to be a waste of time.

Three days after Team 7 left Konoha.

A beautiful figure appeared at the entrance of Konoha.

"Please register me; I need to see the Fifth Hokage."

"You...you are..."

Looking at the girl in front of me, who was wearing a blue cheongsam-style long gown on top and black ninja pants on the bottom, carrying a fan on her back, with her short yellow hair styled in a bob cut parted to the right and straight and smooth, she exuded a noble and aloof temperament.

Glancing at the headband she was using as a sleeve, Izumo Kamizuki asked uncertainly, "Are you Temari-san, the one who came to ask for a mission a few months ago?"

"Yes."

Temari revealed a masked smile, took out a token, and handed it to Izumo Kamitsuki: "But this time, I am an envoy from Sunagakure."

"I understand, Your Excellency. I will register you immediately."

Upon glancing at the character "使" (envoy) on the sign, Izumo's expression instantly turned serious. After quickly registering Temari, he stepped aside and raised his hand, saying, "Your Excellency, I will take you to see the Hokage."

"Thank you for your help."

Temari nodded.

……

"Three years have passed, has your Sunagakure finally chosen a Fifth Kazekage?"

In the Hokage's office, Tsunade is talking with Temari.

"Yes."

Despite her special status as an envoy, Temari still spoke very respectfully to Yagyu's sister, "Lady Chiyo, the Acting Kazekage, has asked me to give my greetings to the Hokage."

"Is that old woman Chiyo really that kind? I think she's always badmouthing me behind my back."

Tsunade immediately showed a look of disgust and directly slandered her former rival in front of Temari: "It took her three years to relinquish power. I thought this old woman wanted to be the Fifth Kazekage herself."

"Heh...hehe..."

Temari couldn't help but give an awkward laugh.

It takes two to tango; both Chiyo and Tsunade disliked each other.

That's normal!

One was skilled in using poison, the other in healing; the two had clashed countless times on the battlefield.

"While the Allied powers electing a new Kazekage is a big deal, is it really necessary to come all the way here to inform me?"

Tsunade crossed her arms and bluntly stated the truth: "And you didn't even bring a team of envoys. You must have your own motives, right?"

"Yes...yes."

Temari, who is just as spirited as Tsunade, suddenly blushed and said shyly, "I... I came here to invite Yagyu-kun to watch the succession ceremony, and also to thank him for creating an oasis for our Land of Wind recently."

"Whoa..."

Seeing Temari transform from a cool, aloof young lady into a shy girl, Tsunade couldn't help but smile with interest, teasing, "You came all the way to Konoha to invite my boy, you wouldn't happen to have taken a liking to him too, would you?"

"No...no..."

Temari hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands, her face flushed, and stammered, "It's...it's after the attack on the Land of Wind back then, Yagyu-kun said that if Gaara became the Fifth Kazekage, he must invite him to watch."

"Alright, alright, you don't need to say anything more, I know everything."

Tsunade winked at Temari and said with a mischievous grin, "Don't blame me for not warning you, my boy is not easy to woo. He's surrounded by a bunch of beautiful girls, and several of them are his childhood friends."

"If you like him, you'd better take the initiative. Otherwise, in a foreign country, you'll have to go through a lot of screening before you can even meet him. You won't be able to win against them."

"I...I'll be going now, goodbye."

Temari fled in embarrassment, forgetting even the proper bow.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Temari went to a secluded spot and patted her face with both hands.

After calming down, she reverted to her aloof and haughty demeanor.

Taking out a mirror, Temari tidied up the bob hairstyle that Yagyu had suggested she get. After taking a few deep breaths, she suddenly walked towards Yagyu's house.

(End of this chapter)