Naruto: The new beginning

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"Great!" Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Tsunade's diagnosis.

Kimimaro smiled as well, realizing that strengthening his bones through his clan's Kekkei Genkai and practising the Eight Gates technique was indeed the right path.

Thinking back to the days spent with those resilient teammates who practised tirelessly, rain or shine a warm feeling spread through his chest.

But then, he shuddered. Was he getting used to their company? Was he starting to feel warmth from the same people who were trying to change his hairstyle?

However, after the meal, Kimimaro still saw those three beaming faces outside the window and silently leapt out. If nothing else, they'd probably encounter the "Blue Beast" of Konoha today.

The next morning, as the first light of dawn appeared, the gossip about Danzo had already spread across the village.

It was the second day since the villagers had condemned him, and he was repeatedly denounced for his crimes. As the outrage began to fade, stranger rumours about him emerged in Konoha.

People began speaking loudly about secretive and sinister acts he'd committed—like experimenting on the First Hokage's cells, betraying comrades, peeping in the women's baths, and even gambling and kicking down widows' doors at night.

Some of the accusations seemed absurd, but the villagers were convinced by the level of detail—right down to the exact bathhouse he supposedly spied on the locations of gambling dens, and the identity of his debtors.

Naturally, many didn't believe it, but the rumours sparked unusual conversations:

"Danzo really did such despicable things?"

"Yeah, especially the part about peeping at the women's bathhouse... Wait, where are you going?"

"I'm going to check if it's true—so I can warn the bathhouse owner!"

"I can't let you have all the glory. Let's go together!"

That day, under the confused gaze of the bathhouse owner, female guests drastically decreased, while male patrons swarmed in—some even falling off walls and rooftops trying to sneak a peek.

Jiraiya was heartbroken when he learned of this. How had his favourite scouting spots been exposed? Could Danzo have sent spies to track him?

No way—Jiraiya was too skilled at avoiding detection. Regardless, he would have to find new locations for "research."

Meanwhile, Tsunade sat in her office, listening to Shizune's report on the gossip about Danzo's gambling debts. A strange sense of guilt washed over her—the names of those debtors sounded oddly familiar.

After thinking it over, she realized that only a handful of people knew about such matters. Tsunade smirked, cracking her knuckles.

Since those rumours seemed to borrow heavily from her own experiences, she had a good idea of who was responsible. It was time to relieve some stress, and she knew just where to find a sandbag.

Naruto, of course, was completely innocent of the rumor-mongering. He figured the people behind it must be hidden do-gooders.

After all, it couldn't have been someone using the Shadow Clone Jutsu to spread misinformation about Danzo, right?

Who would be so petty? So… bored?

"If you're so bored, why don't you take Hinata on a date?" Kushina suggested, noticing Naruto's idle state. "We've been busy, and you haven't had much time for missions."

"That's a good idea," Naruto agreed and left after pocketing the funds his mother had graciously provided.

Boredom was one thing, but Naruto swore by Sasuke's future wife's honour that he had nothing to do with those rumours about Danzo!

Meanwhile, Sakura sneezed at the Haruno house before heading to the bathroom.

After her shower, she stood in front of the mirror, fixing her long pink hair, but her expression dropped.

"Still nothing," she sighed, staring down at her unchanged figure. "Am I not feminine enough? Maybe I should ask Tsunade-sensei for advice..."

With a heavy heart, Sakura left home.

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Naruto and Hinata walked hand in hand through the village, chatting about what had happened since the exams.

They passed several shops with banners like "20% Off for Ninja" and "30% Off When You Enter in Uniform." Workers carrying materials occasionally crossed their path.

"Hey, Hinata," Naruto said, recalling something important.

"Yes?"

"Remember our promise?"

"Promise?" Hinata's cheeks flushed.

"Yeah, I finally defeated Gaara!"

Hinata blushed even more, fidgeting with her clothes. "Th-that..."

"Wait, did you lie to me?" Naruto teased, pretending to be disappointed.

"No, not at all!" Hinata panicked. "Naruto-kun, could you close your eyes?"

Naruto closed his eyes, eagerly waiting.

Hinata hesitated but finally mustered the courage to give him a quick peck on the cheek.

Naruto grinned triumphantly as he opened his eyes, looking at the now red-faced Hinata. "Just the cheek?"

Hinata stammered, "I-I didn't say where!"

"Alright, we'll save the rest for later," Naruto said, deciding to go easy on her for now.

Just then, Naruto spotted Sakura standing near the flower shop. "Sakura!" he called out.

"Huh? Oh, hi," Sakura replied, bewildered. "I was just on my way to visit Sasuke at the hospital. I'll leave you two alone."

Sakura picked up a bouquet and hurried away, flustered.

"Visiting Sasuke?" Naruto remembered his injured friend, who had been hospitalized after taking a knee blow from Rock Lee.

"Hinata, let's go see Sasuke too. We can visit the Third Hokage while we're there."

"Okay," Hinata agreed.

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