Cos Wuzan, was stabbed ten times by Heize at the beginning

He was unable to bring Sasuke back.

He disappointed Sakura.

Upon hearing Naruto's apology, Sakura's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

A relieved smile bloomed on her lips.

Why did Naruto apologize?

No one did anything wrong in this matter.

Sakura sat by Naruto's bedside, looking at him intently, and analyzed, "Muzan is right. We should respect Sasuke's choice; it's the path he chose himself."

"But……"

Naruto frowned.

Sakura comforted Naruto: "Naruto, believe in Sasuke."

She gazed intently at Naruto: "Of course, we can't be abandoned by Sasuke either. We need to train hard too, and once Sasuke has avenged himself, we'll bring him back!"

She clenched her fists.

Naruto stared blankly at Sakura.

Sakura has changed.

Even the slow-witted Naruto noticed the obvious changes in Sakura.

"Ok!"

Naruto nodded emphatically.

He's still too weak.

Too weak to bring Sasuke back to Konoha.

Only by becoming stronger can he bring Sasuke back.

Although Sakura didn't say it explicitly, Naruto knew that Sakura was also eagerly anticipating Sasuke's return to the village as soon as possible.

"Naruto..."

A figure appeared at the hospital room window.

"A lecherous immortal?"

Naruto shouted in surprise.

Jiraiya immediately looked around nervously, then put his index finger to his lips: "Shh!"

Naruto's expression changed, and he looked at the lecherous sage with disdain: "You didn't get targeted again for peeping at people taking a bath, did you?"

Jiraiya: "..."

What are you saying!

He punched Naruto on the head.

Naruto clutched his head in pain, glaring angrily at the lecherous sage: "Weren't you being watched? Why are you acting so suspiciously?"

Jiraiya's lips twitched.

He was indeed being targeted.

But it wasn't because a beautiful woman was eyeing him.

Instead, they've been targeted by the Hokage!

Once he appears, he will most likely be captured and forced to work as a laborer in the Hokage's office, just like Tsunade.

He returned to Konoha secretly, afraid of alerting the Hokage.

"Would you like to come with me?"

Jiraiya asked in a low voice.

"what?"

Naruto's pupils dilated; he couldn't understand the perverted sage's words for a moment.

Sakura stood behind Naruto and, upon hearing Naruto and Jiraiya's conversation, gently curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

"Come with me and leave the village to cultivate outside!"

Jiraiya explained.

He urged, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

There was no time for Naruto to hesitate; he didn't want to be caught by the Hokage.

"it is good!"

Naruto readily agreed.

He certainly wouldn't give up the opportunity to improve his strength.

"But I haven't told my sister yet..."

Sakura's voice came from behind, interrupting Naruto: "Naruto, don't worry, go train with Jiraiya-sama! I'll tell the Hokage!"

Naruto was taken aback. He turned to look at Sakura, who smiled at him.

Naruto couldn't help but laugh.

"Sakura!"

"Do not worry!"

"I will definitely cultivate diligently!"

The moment Naruto was kidnapped by Jiraiya, he shouted loudly at Sakura.

As Naruto's figure disappeared from sight, Sakura smiled slowly. She looked out at the blue sky. They would improve together with Sasuke and would never be left behind by him.

Sakura left the hospital room and headed towards the Hokage's office.

"Greetings, Hokage-sama."

Sakura bowed respectfully.

"Sakura? What brings you here?"

Rei Amamiya gestured for her to stand up and asked.

"Lord Hokage, Naruto was just taken away by Lord Jiraiya. Lord Jiraiya said he's going to take Naruto away from Konoha for training."

Sakura recounted what had just happened.

bang——

Tsunade slammed her fist on the table, veins bulging on her forehead.

This is Jiraiya!

They actually dared to sneak back and then sneak away again!

Damn it!

Rei Amamiya looked at Tsunade in surprise and asked innocently, "Lady Tsunade, what's wrong?"

Tsunade forced a smile: "It's nothing! It's nothing..."

Who can say anything harsh to that face?

She simply couldn't bring herself to ignore Amamiya Rei's heartbreak and cruelly throw away the documents and turn away.

"I am very relieved to entrust Naruto to Lord Jiraiya."

Rei Amamiya nodded.

Sakura turned to Tsunade, who was sitting to the left and below Rei Amamiya: "Lady Tsunade, I actually already know the Healing Jutsu."

Tsunade: "..."

Why does life have to hit her again?

"My Palm Healing Technique was taught to me by Muzan."

Sakura glanced at the Hokage.

She could have chosen not to say anything, shocked Tsunade at the appointed time, and successfully become Tsunade's disciple, but she chose to tell the truth instead.

Tsunade leaned back in her chair, her imposing gaze fixed on Sakura.

Rei Amamiya's gaze darted back and forth between Tsunade and Sakura.

Sakura stood still, as resolute as a poplar tree.

"it is good!"

"I agree to accept you as my disciple!"

Tsunade suddenly relented.

Sakura was taken aback, and her tense body relaxed.

Chapter 473 Is sincerity really that important?

"Lord Hokage."

An ANBU ninja appeared in the Hokage's office.

Tsunade did not appear in the Hokage's office today.

Since taking Sakura as her apprentice, Tsunade has found an excuse not to help Rei Amamiya with her political affairs.

"A reply from Sunagakure."

The ANBU ninja presented the scroll.

Rei Amamiya took the scroll from his hand.

The matter between Konoha and Sunagakure needs a resolution.

Sunagakure originally intended to wait until they found the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, before negotiating with Konoha, hoping to salvage the village's decline.

What drove Sunagakure to despair was that so much time had passed, and they couldn't find even Rasa's body, let alone his men.

In this situation, it can be concluded that Rasa is dead.

With Rei Amamiya succeeding as Hokage, Sunagakure could no longer delay.

A scroll explaining the matter to Rei Amamiya was sent to him well in advance.

Although Sunagakure attacked Konoha, the instigator was Orochimaru, a rogue ninja from Konoha.

Furthermore, it is highly likely that the missing Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was killed by Orochimaru.

Therefore, both Sunagakure and Konoha bear responsibility for this matter.

It's just a matter of the degree of responsibility.

Rei Amamiya opened the scroll and quickly scanned its contents.

Sunagakure is quite self-aware.

Knowing that the Kazekage was dead and that the village's strength could not compare with Konoha's, they took the initiative to propose renewing the alliance with Konoha.

Of course, the terms of the alliance were favorable to Konoha, while Sunagakure suffered a slight disadvantage in comparison.

However, for Sunagakure at this point, giving up the benefits to Konoha is the best option for them to protect themselves.

Konoha has always valued its reputation in the ninja world and has never overly exploited Sunagakure.

Signing an alliance with Konoha would not only ensure that Konoha would not pursue this attack, but also secure Konoha's protection until the next Kazekage is ready to rise to power.

Although some benefits were sacrificed, it was nothing compared to what was gained.

Why is it that their village doesn't have a ninja strong enough to rival Rei Amamiya?

The principle that "if you fall behind, you will be bullied" remains true everywhere.

Rei Amamiya signed his name on the scroll.

Shortly after the ANBU ninjas left, Hiiragi Hajime arrived at the Hokage's office.