I, who was determined to stay in Naruto, became the white moonlight

During the Second Ninja World War, Haruko Hayama was sent to fight against the Sand Ninja. After discovering that the opponent was Chiyo's son, she gave up the fight, but she didn't expect...

Haruko suppressed her sorrow, not wanting to make the atmosphere heavy, and pointed to the baby in her arms and asked, "Is this child the grandson of Chiyo-sama?"

"His name is Scorpion. He's very handsome, right?" Chiyo stroked the little red-haired man in the photo with her rough hands, her eyes full of love. "He should have grown into an adult now."

Sensing something unusual in her melancholy tone, Hatake Kakashi frowned, "Has he not come to see you in a long time?"

"He left the Sand Village five years ago and never came back."

Chiyo's old voice spoke calmly, causing the three people who were listening to fall silent. Glancing at the complexity on Haruko's face, she suddenly smiled, "Okay, why don't you hurry up and cook? Do you still want an old man like me to cook for you?"

Knowing that this was her personality, Haruko smiled helplessly and said, "I'll go and make your favorite potato stew."

"Potatoes and meat stew. I'm really looking forward to it."

Chiyo smiled and took her to the kitchen with her hands behind her back, leaving the two, one big and one small, who disliked each other, alone.

When Kakashi Hatake turned around, he saw Tsunade sitting on the sofa without any courtesy. After making eye contact with him, she waved her hand nonchalantly and asked him to go out and get some sun.

"..."

*

According to information gathered from the village, Fengying's wife is still pregnant and it will take some time before the baby is born.

After learning that there was no rush, Haruko relaxed and spent time with Chiyo every day.

After Scorpion left, although Chiyo had a title as a consultant of Sunagakure, she no longer participated in government affairs and chose to live in seclusion, enjoying fishing on weekdays.

"What? You were the one who suggested sealing Shukaku into the body of the Kazekage's son?!"

Not even thinking that she was the culprit, Haruko widened her almond-shaped eyes and looked at Chiyo as if to rebuke her for being a backstabber.

Chiyo snorted, "What do you know, little girl? This is based on strategic needs."

It is indeed not appropriate to comment on other countries' political affairs. Haruko asked anxiously: "Is it too late to withdraw this proposal now?"

"It's too late. The top management has already approved the proposal." Chiyo glanced at her and told her the fact slowly.

The knife of lingchi finally fell, and Haruko exuded a look of despair. Although she had no expectations for this matter, she couldn't help but feel disheartened when she learned the final result, especially when she saw the culprit sitting next to her fishing with a clear conscience.

Seeing her face full of sadness, Chiyo shook the fishing rod in her hand and said, "You said you were here to observe the recovery of the Sand Village so as to help build new relationships. It turned out to be just a cover."

Knowing that she couldn't deceive her, and besides having to rely on her connections, Haruko explained to her in a gentle voice.

"It can't be said to be a cover. It has been several months since the end of the war. Konoha and Sunagakure do need further peaceful exchanges."

"It's just that I do have a selfish motive for taking on this mission. I received help from Karura the last time I came to the Sand Village, but I didn't expect to hear that she later became the wife of the Kazekage. Now that she's pregnant, I wanted to see if there's anything I can do to help."

"After all, this is her third child, and the risk of childbirth is very high."

In fact, Haruko didn't know Karula at all. The only time she had seen her was in Gaara's memory world. Even her name was found out by Hatake Kakashi.

In order to give a convincing reason, Haruko could only make up a vague lie.

"You still know her?" Chiyo was skeptical. "Then why don't you go find her directly instead of coming to an old woman like me?"

After receiving her persistent questioning, Haruko was silent for a few seconds and answered sincerely: "I miss you."

"..."

Chiyo snorted, but didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she became interested in her childish appearance. "Speaking of your appearance, could it be that you have mastered some secret technique to regain youth?"

When she received the message to pick someone up, Chiyo was still wondering who Haruko Asagumi was. It was not until she saw her face at the village gate that she recognized her, but she just thought she had a bad memory.

Rather than forgetting her memories, she was shocked to see that she had no signs of aging at all.

"I can't tell you this, but..." Glancing at her figure who couldn't help but get closer, Haruko suppressed her smile, "But Tsunade has a way to keep her ageless appearance, you can go ask her."

Chiyo, who was originally full of interest, suddenly fell in expression and sat back in her seat. "It's not a respectable thing to ask a junior for advice."

This time, Haruko really couldn't help it and burst out laughing.

Catching a glimpse of her smiling face, Chiyo also slightly raised the corner of her mouth. She could feel that Haruko had been with her these days because she knew that her son had passed away and her grandson had left, and she didn't want to let this old woman with a strong sense of self-esteem be lonely.

After just a few days of intimate interaction, Chiyo suddenly recalled the past.

When she learned that a little girl had traveled thousands of miles from Konoha to the Sand Village alone to learn from her, although Chiyo did not show it on her face, she was surprised in her heart.

In order to make her give up, Chiyo made her work and catch insects in the desert.

Unexpectedly, the little girl managed to handle it all. Not only did she cook delicious food and fish, but she also gritted her teeth and persevered even when her face turned pale when facing insects.

Now, Chiyo was somewhat glad that she had been allowed to stay.

"If Ebizo saw you, he would definitely praise me for teaching a good apprentice." Chiyo couldn't help but reveal a hint of pride in her tone.

Haruko pointed at herself curiously and asked, "Apprentice? Me?"

The atmosphere was ruined by her words, and Chiyo was furious, "If you are not my apprentice, then who is!"

"But I just came here to ask for advice on puppetry..."

Chiyo interrupted her directly and said, "I'm already so old, and you still want to argue with me. You really don't care about the elderly!"

Seeing that the anger on her face was genuine, Haruko jokingly accepted the title of apprentice.

Since Gaara's fate as the Jinchuriki cannot be changed, she must at least ensure that Gaara's mother survives so that Gaara will not be alone.

"We've caught enough fish, let's reel it in."

Seeing that there was no movement on the fishing rod, Chiyo stood up and announced the end of today's fishing activities.

Haruko stared at the familiar figure as she reeled in the line, and suddenly spoke up, "My brother, Sarutobi Hiruzen, maybe you two will get along well."

Chiyo paused, and her face turned red as she thought of something. She scolded, "What do you think about all day, little girl?"

Haruko was stunned by what she said, and then she realized that she had misunderstood. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I meant the fishing technique."

"..."

Chiyo left angrily, her feet stomping with every step.