Naruto :Madam, You Don’t Want Anything To Happen To Sasuke, Right?

Uchiha Haru and Jiraiya walked along the bustling streets of Kirigakure Village.

The village was vibrant, filled with noise and life at every corner. Wherever Haru passed, villagers greeted him warmly with smiles and respectful nods.

Jiraiya could sense the deep respect and genuine affection the people of Kirigakure had for Haru.

The feeling reminded him of the reverence the villagers of Konoha once held for the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, during his childhood.

Neither the subsequent Hokage — the First Hokage's younger brother Senju Tobirama, nor the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, nor even the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato — had ever inspired that same kind of awe.

It surprised Jiraiya somewhat.

Uchiha Haru had only led the Uchiha clan to leave Konoha and settle in Kirigakure just over a year ago.

And yet, in less than two years, he had amassed such influence and prestige in the village.

How had Uchiha Haru accomplished this?

They continued forward.

"Do you know who I am?" Jiraiya asked suddenly.

Haru glanced back calmly and said, "Who wouldn't know Lord Jiraiya? One of Konoha's Legendary Sannin."

Jiraiya scratched the back of his head awkwardly and chuckled, "So I'm famous, huh?"

"Then I won't hide it anymore!"

"That's right! I am the legendary Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku, the invincible one among the three great ninjas — the handsome man who can silence crying children instantly — Master Jiraiya!"

He puffed up with pride, waiting expectantly for praise.

But no response came.

Looking back, Jiraiya saw Haru had already walked a few steps ahead.

Jiraiya was stunned, a bit embarrassed.

This... wasn't how the conversation was supposed to go.

He hurried to catch up.

Eventually, they reached a quiet, elegant teahouse and sat facing each other.

"Are you here to see Tsunade?" Haru asked, holding a cup of tea.

"Yes. I came to see Tsunade," Jiraiya answered candidly.

"Tsunade came to Kirigakure voluntarily, and she's doing well here. You don't need to worry."

"Yeah, I saw that too," Jiraiya said softly.

"After that incident, I hadn't seen Tsunade smile like that in a long time."

His expression softened as he recalled the scene he had just witnessed through the window — Tsunade teaching medical ninjutsu to a group of Hidden Mist ninja.

She was relaxed, happy — just like in Konoha, back in the day.

But now things were different.

Tsunade was no longer the same as before.

And Konoha was no longer the Konoha of the past.

Everything had changed drastically.

"I'm curious — what means did you use to make Tsunade willingly stay in Kirigakure and work for you, rather than return to Konoha?" Jiraiya asked.

"Tsunade is a Konoha ninja," Haru replied, meeting Jiraiya's gaze.

He took a sip of tea and said, "It's not easy to change someone like Tsunade, one of Konoha's Legendary Sannin."

"Come to think of it, this is all thanks to your Third Hokage, isn't it?"

"If it weren't for him, Tsunade wouldn't have come to Kirigakure."

Jiraiya frowned slightly, not quite convinced.

Was his suspicion correct?

Had there been a rift between Tsunade and her teacher?

Why?

Could Tsunade have found out something troubling?

He took a sip but didn't press further—he simply couldn't guess the exact reason.

Among the three Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru was sharp-minded, exceptionally talented in ninjutsu and scientific research.

Tsunade was the granddaughter of the First Hokage, with outstanding skills, especially in medical ninjutsu.

Jiraiya had been the weakest of the three at first, lacking talent in ninjutsu and other areas.

But that didn't mean he was unintelligent.

Becoming one of the Legendary Sannin and standing on equal footing with such prodigies showed just how capable he was.

Jiraiya wasn't stupid — he was clever but often pretended otherwise.

He had witnessed countless struggles and power plays in Konoha's leadership, which disgusted him.

After Orochimaru defected and Tsunade left one after another, Jiraiya soon followed.

He simply didn't want to see those corrupt affairs anymore.

Jiraiya's attitude surprised Haru slightly.

"Don't you want to ask for the specific reason?" Haru inquired.

Jiraiya smiled, "Let it be."

"Tsunade has her reasons, and I don't need to interfere."

"I just need to know she is truly willing to stay."

"Now, I've seen enough."

"But..."

Jiraiya shifted the topic, looking directly at Haru.

"I'm very interested in you."

"Me?" Haru smiled calmly.

"Yes. You."

Jiraiya looked at Uchiha Haru. "You led the Uchiha clan to a new place, and in just over a year, you have completely established your foothold, allowing the villagers of the Hidden Mist Village and the Uchiha clan to live in harmony. You've gained an incredibly high reputation."

"A young man under twenty years old can actually achieve this."

"Even I was surprised when I saw it just now."

"Thank you for the compliment," Haru replied calmly.

He wasn't flattered or vain about Jiraiya's praise. Since acquiring the system and unlocking one golden ability after another, he'd heard too many compliments—enough to become completely numb to them.

Haru's unshaken demeanor made Jiraiya think even more highly of him.

Jiraiya had encountered many talented youths with outstanding strength, but those young men were often either flashy, introverted, or trying too hard to seem deep. When praised, most showed pride or discomfort. But Haru showed none of that—not even the slightest flicker of emotion.

That was rare for someone so young.

"I've heard you possess two extremely powerful kekkei genkai: the Mangekyō Sharingan and Wood Release?"

"Yes," Haru nodded.

This was no secret in the ninja world. Many knew about it.

The Eight Trigrams Air Attack and the elemental mastery granted by the system hadn't yet been fully displayed to the world. Haru's Ōtsutsuki heritage contributed to his incredible physical prowess.

Compared to an ordinary Mangekyō Sharingan, the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan looked nearly identical, indistinguishable to most.

More importantly, Haru's current strength meant that combining Wood Release and Sharingan techniques was enough to handle most opponents. He had no real need for anything else.

"He truly is extraordinary!" Jiraiya sighed, impressed. "I've met many young ninjas with exceptional talent."

"Among them, in terms of raw talent alone, you rank in the top two."

The top two.

One was Uchiha Haru, who wielded both the Mangekyō Sharingan and Wood Release—two powerful bloodline limits.

The other, of course, was Nagato, the wielder of the Rinnegan.

As a time traveler, Haru knew this without hesitation.

But the "top two"?

He wasn't convinced.

Haru had never truly fought with his full strength against others. Even when facing five Kage-level opponents simultaneously, he hadn't been truly challenged.

The gap was too wide.

And Nagato?

He was the number one powerhouse Haru had known before his own time as Hokage.

Yet since arriving in this world, they had never clashed—not during the night of the genocide, nor afterward.

Despite sending countless shadow clones to hunt Akatsuki members, no trace of Nagato was ever found.

Even after killing Juzo Biwa of Akatsuki, Nagato remained quiet, avoiding revenge or direct confrontation.

Haru felt a twinge of regret.

It had been a long time since he met an opponent who could genuinely challenge him. He eagerly awaited such a rival's arrival.

"Many years ago, I came to the Hidden Mist Village. It's very different now."

"The villagers all say you brought this change."

Jiraiya smiled.

He had seen talented ninjas before, but never anyone who could transform an entire village so drastically in such a short time.

After a slight pause, Jiraiya looked at Haru meaningfully. "If one day, you wanted to change not just the Hidden Mist Village, but the entire ninja world..."

"If that opportunity came, would you take it?"

Haru held his teacup calmly. "It's not about wanting to—it's about having the ability."

"There are many with dreams, but few willing to work hard to realize them."

"Among those who do work hard, even fewer succeed."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

Without strength, all talk is empty. Power is the foundation for achievement.

"Uchiha Haru, do you think you will have that strength someday?"

Haru didn't answer directly. Instead, he asked, "What do you think, Lord Jiraiya?"

"Yes. It will happen," Jiraiya said firmly.

He trusted his judgment.

Uchiha Haru was destined to become an extraordinary ninja—a figure who would impact not only the Hidden Mist Village but the entire ninja world.

"I also believe I will reach that point," Haru said with newfound confidence.

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