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

The enemy attack on Haruko happened right under Tsunade's nose.

She couldn't imagine how Haruko's frail body would be able to resist Kirigakure's assassination if she hadn't recovered her memory.

If Haruko hadn't come to him and Kushina to learn how to seal, how would she have endured facing the monster raging inside of Nohara Rin?

All the horrific scenes that might happen kept playing out in Tsunade's mind.

In the end, it was all due to my own mistakes.

in case……

If she had paid more attention, been more vigilant, and been more cautious...

Haruko would not encounter any danger, let alone face death!

Haruko fell in a pool of blood and told her memory word by word, and learned that Haruko was taken away by Kirigakure, frame by frame is interspersed together.

Tsunade only felt that the light in front of her eyes suddenly went out, and even the frightened voices of others beside her ears faded away.

When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on a hospital bed.

Without having time to listen to her brother's explanation, Tsunade threw off the quilt and was about to run out. As soon as she opened the door, she bumped into Haruko who happened to come to see her.

Haruko managed to steady herself and asked, "Tsunade, are you okay?"

Seeing that she was fine, Tsunade was stunned for a few seconds, her eyes turned red almost instantly, she went forward, hugged her, and burst into tears.

After that, Tsunade could be said to be inseparable from Haruko.

After finishing the training, I had to send her to the doorstep, and wait at the door early the next day, not feeling relieved until she appeared in my sight.

Haruko could vaguely guess what had caused her condition, but she didn't bring it up and silently tolerated her emotions.

But Tsunade's condition has not improved.

Especially when Haruko tentatively said that she wanted to practice alone, she hugged Haruko tightly like a piece of driftwood, as if she was about to suffocate and drown.

Because of the concern, I feel uneasy no matter what I do.

It seemed as if a sword was hanging over her head. When Haruko disappeared from her sight, fear and anxiety quickly surged over her like a tide.

Realizing that Tsunade was in a very abnormal mood, Haruko dragged her to the hospital.

A doctor cannot treat himself, not even Tsunade who is known as a medical genius.

Upon learning that she was diagnosed with a mental illness, Tsunade waved her hands in amusement and said that it was impossible and that she was just too worried about Haruko.

But when she turned her head to meet Haruko's tearful eyes, Tsunade's smile gradually faded.

She unconsciously raised her hands and clenched the necklace around her neck, slowly tightening it little by little, as if this action could give her a great sense of security.

But no matter how tightly I hold the necklace, it can never fit perfectly in the palm of my hand and it always becomes loose.

Haruko said she needed psychological treatment.

Haruko said that this would be a very long process.

Haruko said that they would go fishing together after she got better.

Tsunade knew that Haruko had a lot of things to do, and she also knew clearly that Haruko's declining body might not allow her to wait until the day when they could go fishing together.

Every time they met, it started with a smile facing each other and ended with sadness with their backs turned.

Haruko came to see her less and less often, sometimes they didn't see each other for a week. They all knew that it was not long before Haruko left.

But Tsunade didn't expect that this time would be so incredibly short.

"Tsunade, I'm going to carry out the last step of my plan."

Haruko smiled at her easily, "If I'm lucky, I might be able to stay some time to catch fish with you, but I can almost guess the ending."

Tsunade clutched the bed sheet tightly, causing wrinkles on the clean fabric. She slowly lowered her head in silence, her tender yellow hair obscuring her expression as she moved.

With good luck, I can only stay a little longer...

"Tsunade, you're the only one who knows I'm leaving."

The clenched fist was covered by a warm palm.

Tsunade stared blankly at her hand, and felt her fingers completely holding her. Tsunade loosened the bed sheet underneath and held her tightly.

"I don't want you to be dominated by regret, so I want to tell you in advance."

A voice with a hint of tears escaped from Tsunade's mouth, "But this...isn't it more cruel..."

By the window, the breeze blew up the white curtains, which fluttered and fell. The bright sunlight that broke in cast a layer of vague soft light on Haruko who was sitting on the bed.

Her long black hair danced in the wind, and she looked so holy with a smile on her face that she seemed as if she didn't exist here.

"Just think of me as being cruel... We will meet again, for sure, Tsunade."

Tsunade looked at her, her brown eyes becoming moist, tears sliding down her cheeks without a word and dripping onto their folded hands.

At the moment of separation, everything you say seems insignificant.

It seemed no different from every previous meeting. When the door was closed, Haruko's presence disappeared.

I feel so light and always feel like they will do it again next time.

Next time... how many years will it be...

To the others, Tsunade told them that she was recuperating in the hospital due to health reasons and told them not to worry about it.

Just as Tsunade was staring out the window in a daze, a white-haired hedgehog head suddenly popped up in her field of vision, followed by Jiraiya's smiling face.

"Yo Tsunade! Are you feeling better?"

"Jiraiya? How did you get in through the window?"

Tsunade's eyes widened, somewhat unresponsive to his unusual appearance, and she sat up a little straighter in bed.

Jiraiya jumped out of the window handsomely and showed his eight teeth narcissistically, which made Tsunade's expression droop. She really wanted to kick him out.

Growing up being accustomed to her disdain, Jiraiya strode over to sit in the chair next to her.

"I'm going on a trip, and I'll come to see you before I leave."

"Travel? Is this another trip of yours about the child of destiny?" Tsunade still didn't think highly of him, "You've been looking for so long and you haven't given up yet."

"How can one give up so easily!"

Jiraiya stood up and put his hands on his hips to give himself more courage.

Tsunade's mouth twitched, and she waved her hand helplessly, "Then I hope you find it soon."

Seeing her weak appearance, Jiraiya stroked his chin and looked at her carefully, "I have never seen you sick for so long, is it an incurable disease?"

"You seem to be hoping that I will get an incurable disease?"

After getting a glare from her, Jiraiya immediately straightened his face and said, "No, take care of yourself. I'm leaving now!"

Seeing him about to step out of the window, Tsunade's heart tightened and she called out to him, "Jiraiya!"

Jiraiya paused and turned back to look at her in confusion.

The wind blew in from the wide-open window, and the curtains rose and fell, blocking their gazes from meeting from time to time.

"Have you... said goodbye to Haruko?" Tsunade's tone was a little difficult.

"I've known it for a long time!"

Jiraiya laughed and waved at her, and the next second the white gauze curtains were lifted up, he disappeared by the window.

The room returned to silence.

There was also a faint sound of sobbing.

Not long after, Tsunade was discharged from the hospital. When Kato Dan came to pick her up, he was so worried that he kept confirming with her whether she was really well.

"Don't worry! I just felt comfortable staying in the hospital, so I stayed a few more days!"

"Why would you be hospitalized just because you feel comfortable..."

Sheng Shu, who was carrying things at the back, had a speechless expression, but after all, it was his sister who had just recovered from a serious illness, so he stopped complaining further.

Tsunade's smile also faded.

Suddenly at a loss, she unconsciously grasped the necklace hanging around her neck.

Why is she...being hospitalized?

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