Hokage Tower
Hokage's Office
Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard as he examined the documents Sakura Haruno had handed him.
Senju Tobirama—this was a figure from centuries ago. How could a spry seventy-year-old like Hiruzen know anything about some "ultimate weapon"?
"Here's what we'll do," he said. "I'll grant you access, Sakura. Go check the Konohagakure Archives for information on this ultimate weapon."
Unlike the Senju Library, which housed clan-specific knowledge, the Konohagakure Archives recorded a vast array of historical oddities and events, including those involving the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Inuzuka, Aburame, Kurama, and other ninja clans.
"Alright, old man, you keep busy. I'm heading out," Sakura replied.
She turned to leave, but Hiruzen called after her.
"Hold on, don't be so hasty!"
Sakura paused, puzzled, but walked back as he beckoned her over.
"Come here, take a look at this," Hiruzen said, pulling a palm-sized scroll from his desk drawer.
"What's this?" Sakura asked, taking the scroll with a curious frown.
"Open it and see," Hiruzen said, stroking his white beard with an enigmatic smile.
"So mysterious," Sakura muttered, throwing him a playful jab as she unrolled the scroll.
The first thing she saw was a bold character: Yang.
Her eyes widened. The scroll opened with a detailed introduction to Yang Release chakra—its properties, characteristics, and applications, explained with remarkable clarity. It went further, outlining how to harness Yang Release in combat: activating bodily cells to unleash strength, speed, senses, reflexes, and perception far beyond one's usual limits. Nearly every physical attribute could be enhanced, and the amplification was all-encompassing!
Hiruzen had poured his lifetime of understanding Yang Release into this scroll. Tsunade, his student, had mastered it under his guidance—how could his own mastery of Yang Release be anything less than exceptional? Though theoretical, this knowledge was invaluable to Sakura.
"I'm getting old, not much use anymore. This is the best I can do," Hiruzen said, gently patting Sakura's head with a warm smile. "If there's anything you don't understand, you can always ask Lord Tobirama for guidance."
"?!"
Sakura blinked, confused for a moment, before the realization hit her like a bolt.
The old man meant… Reanimation Jutsu!
Of course. Hiruzen was never a rigid traditionalist. He had overseen the Wood Release experiments years ago, only halting them when the sacrifices became too great and the use of Wood Release cells showed no hope of success.
Meeting Sakura's gaze, Hiruzen nodded, silently confirming her suspicion. No words were needed.
When Orochimaru had attacked him using Reanimation Jutsu in front of everyone, Hiruzen had publicly condemned it as a desecration of the dead. But if Konohagakure faced a true life-or-death crisis, he wouldn't hesitate to use it. Not just the previous Hokages—even renowned figures like Sakumo Hatake or Kagami Uchiha wouldn't escape being summoned. He'd probably drag his own father, Sasuke Sarutobi, into the fray too.
"Old man, you're seriously the best!" Sakura exclaimed. "When you retire, I'll take care of you!"
Her words caught Hiruzen off guard, and he chuckled, amused, before patting her head again. "I'll hold you to that. When you have time, head to Konoha's death row and pick out a condemned prisoner."
"Got it!" Sakura nodded enthusiastically.
Hiruzen's unwavering support, with no limits or reservations, genuinely shocked her. With the old man backing her like this, she couldn't afford to let him down.
"Oh, right, old man," Sakura added, glancing back as she prepared to leave. "Don't forget to send the Lightning Release Body Technique to Sasuke."
She recalled that Kumogakure's Turtle Island was arriving in a couple of days. Naruto would likely be escorted there under tight security to train at the Falls of Truth for his Jinchuriki mastery.
Sasuke already had the Mangekyo Sharingan, and with the Lightning Release Body Technique, his combat prowess would be undeniable. Meanwhile, once Naruto mastered the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, he'd leap ahead, surpassing even Sakura's current abilities. She had to admit—her speed was a touch slower than the Raikage's, let alone Naruto's Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, which was faster still.
Sakura sighed inwardly. The road ahead was long and daunting. Keeping those two in check was no small feat.
But she didn't lose heart. She had already mastered the Strength of a Hundred Technique, and the Yang Release Body Technique was within her grasp. Following her current path, the Sage Mode of the Wet Bone Forest would soon be hers as well. With Strength of a Hundred, Yang Release, and Sage Mode combined, why couldn't she pin those two to the ground?
Hiruzen watched Sakura's departing figure, stroking his beard thoughtfully. She genuinely wanted to nurture Sasuke, unafraid of anyone surpassing her. Was it arrogance… or confidence?
Konohagakure Archives
"Lady Sakura, here are the documents you requested," the archivist said.
After Sakura explained what she needed, it took less than half an hour for a massive stack of documents to be placed before her. These were centuries-old records detailing conflicts between the Senju and Uchiha, Senju Tobirama's personal history, and accounts of the Uchiha's so-called ultimate weapon.
"Thank you," Sakura said to the earnest-looking man.
"It's my duty," he replied curtly. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
The man clearly wasn't one for small talk. No matter who came or what their status was, he found the requested materials and handed them over. Even Sakura, Konoha's rising star, was no exception.
She didn't mind his abrupt departure and dove into the documents. The Senju, Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Sarutobi clans had the most detailed records about the Uchiha's war weapon. This made sense—the Uchiha had developed it specifically to counter the Senju, while the Senju, allied with the Uzumaki and Sarutobi, had sealed it away. These three clans were direct participants in that sealing.
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