Chapter 195: The Great Flying Swallow Sees the Light of Day Again

"But..." Tsunade hesitated, as if she wanted to persuade her but didn't know how to start.

Not to mention solving the mystery of Haruko's reincarnation, she hasn't even figured out a cure for Haruko's frail body, and now Haruko is facing danger again...

Tsunade couldn't stop blaming her own incompetence in her heart. After struggling for a long time, she still looked at Haruko opposite her with pleading eyes.

"Haruko, can you... not go? Your body is not fit for the battlefield. Give me another five years... no, three years! I will definitely be able to research medical skills to treat you!"

After hearing Tsunade's words, Hiruhu followed up with, "Yes, Haruko doesn't have to go. With our efforts, you can stay in the village and won't be in danger!"

"Tsunade...Hiroshi..." Haruko paused and looked at the other two who were silent, "Do you think so too?"

Orochimaru and Jiraiya looked at each other. Seeing Jiraiya frowning and thinking hard, Orochimaru put down the cup and spoke silently: "War is nothing more than a struggle between rational people and irrational people, endless contradictions, and endless interweaving of darkness and light."

"Some people achieve success and fame, while others are destined to become victims. We may not be able to help you achieve a brilliant future in the short term, but we definitely have the ability to make your life worry-free."

"But... no matter what I say, you won't change your mind, right?"

Meeting his deep golden eyes, Haruko sensed their endless tacit understanding and smiled to affirm him, "Yeah!"

Hiruhu was a little anxious, "Haruko, you might get hurt, or worse, you might...!"

Realizing what he was about to say, Beiliuhu quickly shut up, and the three people around him also fell silent.

"It's okay." Haruko's soothing words comforted them invisibly, "It's because of you guys by my side that I have the confidence to go to the battlefield, right?"

"I can't watch everyone fighting on the battlefield while I stay calmly in the peace you fought so hard for, so even if it's not easy, I will try my best to fight alongside you."

"When the war is over, I will make good use of my status as your friend and let you lead our Minato team to surpass the world!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the only sound left around was the sizzling sound of grilled meat being ironed. The first person to respond was Jiraiya, who grinned and tried to liven up the atmosphere with a playful smile.

"To surpass the whole world, it's a little difficult, but it's not a problem. After all, I'm the invincible Toad Sage!" Jiraiya teased her for loving money, "But the charging standard is hard to say."

"Huh?! Do I have to charge you based on our relationship?" Haruko widened her eyes in disbelief.

With their deliberately exaggerated liveliness, Tsunade was able to barely break away from her uneasy mood and tried to return to the original lively atmosphere.

"That depends on how you guys plan to learn, Haruko. Teaching four people at the same time is very time-consuming!"

"No, no, no, of course we are looking for one-on-one teaching and guidance! Rin wants to be a medical ninja, so she must learn from Tsunade. Obito is silly and more suitable for Jiraiya!" Haruko arranged apprentices for them on her own.

Jiraiya was not convinced, "Why did you give it to me so stupidly?"

"Because Jiraiya is also stupid."

"..."

Tsunade laughed at him right in front of Jiraiya, then remembered, "Isn't there a masked kid?"

"Although Kakashi's cold look is a bit similar to Orochimaru, but..." Haruko secretly glanced at Orochimaru next to her.

Recalling the gloomy smile on Kakashi's face when she asked him about giving a gift to him in front of Orochimaru last time, Haruko felt that for the sake of Kakashi Hatake's safety, it would be better to say goodbye and just let him focus on studying with Minato Namikaze.

Bei Liuhu couldn't wait to reply: "Then Qingzi will learn from me!"

"More than that." Haruko stretched out her index finger and waved it, announcing confidently, "I want to have sex with the four of you for free!"

Orochimaru retorted again: "Obviously he is a lazy person in training."

Narrowing her eyes at him, Haruko threatened quietly, "Don't cry when I leave, Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru was unmoved and said calmly: "Snakes don't have tears."

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The time for this mission to Kannabi Bridge is uncertain, and Uchiha Itachi helps Haruko pack her backpack.

Flipping through a wooden box in the drawer, Uchiha Itachi curiously took it out carefully, "Haruko, what is this?"

Hearing his voice, Haruko, who was squatting in front of the closet, stood up and walked to his side. When she saw the square wooden box in his hand, Haruko's eyes lit up.

"I almost forgot I had this thing. I don't know how long it's been there, how many years?"

Under Uchiha Itachi's expectant look, Haruko sat down and opened the wooden box, revealing a large purple swallow lying quietly inside. The crystal petals were lifelike, and the intricately carved patterns made it look like a real swallow about to spread its wings and fly.

Uchiha Itachi raised his hand and poked it gently. After confirming that it was not a real flower, he exclaimed: "What a beautiful hairpin, but I don't think I have seen Haruko wearing it."

"Because I put it away since I was a child. If Itachi hadn't found it, I would have forgotten that I had this heirloom."

“Why an heirloom?”

"When I was a child, I thought it looked very expensive, so I wanted to hide it as a family heirloom. Maybe it would be worth a lot of money." Haruko scratched her face embarrassedly.

Accustomed to his aunt's personality, Uchiha Itachi considerately changed the subject, "What kind of flower is this?"

"It's called the Great Swallow. When it blooms, it looks like a flying swallow, symbolizing freedom and justice." Haruko stroked its petals gently, as if she was recalling something long ago, but also seemed to only feel a vague nostalgia.

Uchiha Itachi asked with great interest: "Can I put it on Haruko?"

"Yes you can!"

Haruko lowered her head slightly to make it easier for Uchiha Itachi to put it on her when he took out the big flying swallow hairpin.

Uchiha Itachi pushed Haruko's front hair to one side with a slightly awkward look. With a focused look, as if he was doing something important, he slowly pinned the hairpin on the jet-black hair, and after carefully adjusting it, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Haruko smiled, "Do I look good?"

At this moment, her eyes were slightly curved like two bright pearls, sparkling with gentle light, her nose was straight and delicate, coordinated with the upturned corners of her lips, and a warm and friendly breath mixed with the fragrance of her hair came to your face.

Uchiha Itachi looked at her seriously and said, "Haruko has always been beautiful!"

Haruko couldn't help but sigh that her little nephew was really good at praising people, and she felt very happy.

Uchiha Itachi looked at her without moving away, tracing her soft outline, as if he wanted to freeze this picture in his mind forever.

"How long will it take Haruko to come back?" Uchiha Itachi tugged at her sleeve.

Haruko frowned and thought for a while, "Hmm... I'm not sure, but I will try to come back early, so that I can have time to play with Itachi!"

Instead of reminding her that he should be the one playing with her, Itachi nodded sensibly, "I'll wait for Haruko to come back."

Haruko patted his head and smiled, "I'll be thinking about Itachi, too."