Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 387 Seeking Help

"Ino, you have to help me this time!"

After leaving the Hokage's office, Sakura went to Ino Yamanaka's flower shop. Since the Konoha barrier was re-established, Ino Yamanaka no longer had to stay in the barrier team. Even at home, she could sense unfamiliar chakra through the barrier.

Seeing Sakura contact her during work hours, and in that tone no less, Ino Yamanaka sighed and put her hands on her hips, saying, "Sakura, whenever you use that tone, I know it's not something lighthearted. Tell me, what happened?"

At this point, Ino Yamanaka jokingly asked, "Could it be related to Uchiha Sasuke?"

"Completely wrong!"

Sakura made an X shape with her hands, then turned to Ino Yamanaka with a slightly serious expression and said, "Although you didn't attend the meeting, you should know that the last discussion about pooling the resources of five ninja villages to deal with the Kara organization is what we're talking about today. However, Konoha's secret medicines are running low, so we'd like to buy more level-five secret medicines."

Upon hearing Sakura's words, Ino Yamanaka knew what Sakura was up to. However, what intrigued Ino even more was why Sakura had come to find her. Had she discovered her relationship with Uchiha Yoichi?

"Since you and Yang Yi are the closest people in the entire Konoha, we want you to negotiate and see if we can owe each other money. This mission is very important, and if we can get more secret medicine, we can reduce a lot of casualties."

Sakura explained that Yamanaka Ino was supposed to go today, but for some reason she didn't see Yamanaka Ino in the Hokage's office; however, Sakura saw Sai in the Hokage's office and thought that Sai would probably go home and tell Ino.

"I know him pretty well, okay? I'll go ask him, but I can't guarantee I'll succeed."

Although Yamanaka Ino was very conflicted, she still agreed. She was worried that Sakura would find out about her relationship with Uchiha Yoichi, and she was also worried about her comrades on the mission. If any of them died or were injured, she would be sad for a long time.

"That's great, Ino! I knew you would agree."

Sakura smiled happily, and then took Ino's arm and walked towards the pharmacy.

On the way, Sakura suddenly remembered something and turned her head to ask, "By the way, Ino, why has Sai started drinking lately?"

Yamanaka Ino paused, then asked, "Drinking? You mean him?"

"Yes, I got home late last time and saw him drinking at an izakaya. It was surprising that he was alone. I knew he drank, but I guess he was drinking for a ninja mission. What kind of mission is he on in Konoha?"

Sakura said with a puzzled look, "Sai is from Root, so it's not surprising that he drinks, but it's a bit strange that he's drinking alone in an izakaya late at night."

"I don't know about Sakura either, as do Sai and me. Never mind, if I tell you, she might just tell Sarada!"

Ino Yamanaka said to Sakura in an annoyed tone, remembering that she had just discussed that matter with Sakura last time, only to have it leaked to Sarada.

Sakura felt a little embarrassed after hearing this and quickly apologized, "It was an accident last time, but it definitely won't happen again this time, Ino."

"Actually, it's nothing. I feel like Sai and I have lost our feelings for each other, so we've been apart for a while. But because of Inojin, I haven't told him yet. I plan to tell him after he graduates from the Ninja Academy!"

Yamanaka Ino sighed and said to Sakura that she and Sakura were too close. They had told each other who they liked since they were little, and then they became rivals. Now they have been friends for more than 20 years.

"They...they broke up!?"

Sakura looked shocked upon hearing this, then realized her voice was a bit loud and lowered it to ask, "What exactly happened? We can't tell Inojin yet? Could it be that you...?"

"Don't ask, Sakura, and don't tell anyone else. This is between Sai and me."

Ino Yamanaka said calmly that the divorce was confirmed, and that she hadn't felt any sadness after separating from Sai, which told her that her feelings for Sai were over.

After hearing Ino's words, Sakura stopped asking questions, but she felt like she had been scratched by a cat and desperately wanted to know what had happened.

The two women arrived at Uchiha Yoichi's pharmacy in no time. After knocking a few times, Uchiha Yoichi came down from upstairs, smelling of medicine, and opened the door to let the two women in.

"Ino, Sakura, what brings you here?"

Although he called out both of their names, Uchiha Yoichi's gaze remained fixed on Ino, which quickly made Ino blush slightly. She then pouted to indicate that Sakura was still there and asked Uchiha Yoichi to tone it down.

Yamanaka Ino gave a soft hum like a little woman and then said, "I have something I'd like to ask you. Konoha is planning to buy more secret medicines recently, but we don't have the money, so could you possibly pay me back?"

Sakura, who was standing nearby, quickly turned to the side and pinched Ino, thinking to herself, "How can you ask for help like that? The tone is too impolite."

"A secret medicine? Is this what you wanted, Ino? How much do you want? I recently developed a new secret medicine, and I was going to tell you about it."

Uchiha Yang said that the Jonin pills were made a long time ago, but he forgot to take them out before.

However, after hearing this, Sakura immediately asked curiously, "Eh, does that mean you can give Ino any amount she wants?"

"We're friends, but you want so many secret medicines, do you want to start a war?"

Uchiha Yoichi deliberately said this to Sakura, then changed the subject and asked; Hinata's treasure has been developed, the next step is to find a way to maintain it, and to develop new treasures.

This shameless man hadn't forgotten how, during their time controlling the dream world, he and Yamanaka Ino had done all sorts of things in front of Sakura. Back then, Sakura had gotten used to peeping from outside and had repeatedly comforted herself with the thought of "doing bad things."

After being tricked like this today, Sakura will definitely be suspicious when she gets back, so it's perfectly reasonable that what she thinks about during the day will manifest in her dreams at night.

"It has nothing to do with war, it's just a mission. This mission is very important to Konoha and the ninja world. If possible, I hope you can help us. Please."

After Sakura finished speaking, she bowed slightly to Uchiha Yoichi, who then looked at Yamanaka Ino, a gesture that made Ino feel extremely embarrassed.

"What are you looking at her for? They're not even married yet, and you already value her opinion so much? Honestly."

Although she was worried that Sakura would notice, Yamanaka Ino was overjoyed because Uchiha Yoichi valued her highly.

"Konoha really needs the secret medicine this time. I'm begging you, Yoichi."

"Since Ino has said so, then alright."

After Uchiha Yang finished speaking, he stood up and continued, "Come with me to the alchemy room on the second floor."

I've disbanded Group 3.

The pressure is too much. People keep tagging me in group chats, copying my messages, and messaging me privately. Even after I've blocked a few, they still keep urging me. I can't write a single word in front of the computer this afternoon. Please stop urging me.

Please don't join any other groups, they're all full. I'll create a new group tomorrow, just for sharing. Please don't ask me to join anymore.

(End of this chapter)