Chapter 257: That’s Impossible
Days turned into weeks, and after the demise of Arthur, the once-thriving Leaf Village seemed to stagnate before her eyes.
It was a city that had hosted legendary battles and triumphs, yet Margaret found herself drowning in monotony. Her days consisted of spa treatments, lazy afternoons spent buried in Jiraiya's "Make Out Paradise" series, and sporadic conversations with characters that felt flat in comparison to the epic battles she used to enjoy watching from the sidelines.
She had imagined witnessing high-stakes missions and intense rivalries firsthand, but the reality was far more mundane.
She couldn't help but reflect on her interactions with the other villagers. Her initial excitement about meeting Hinata quickly morphed into disappointment; Hinata's softness and frailty grated on her nerves.
And if it wasn't for Jada's insistence that Naruto and Hinata were meant to be, Margaret might have impulsively tried to pair Naruto with Sakura—who at least had a touch of fire in her character.
It was infuriating that they were so weak, and Margaret found herself holding back during practice sessions. She recalled her brief attempt at sparring with Sakura, who had been eager to improve under her guidance.
However, she quickly learned that the girl simply wasn't strong enough to keep up with her.
"You've got potential," she'd said, trying to encourage Sakura.
But the truth was that the pink-haired ninja's strength needed so much work that she grew bored during their sessions.
Jōnin were often tied up on missions or engaged in training, leaving Margaret with little to occupy her time. The village felt sickly sweet. Missions themselves were either mind-numbingly dull or required her to trek across the country for chores that felt unworthy of her time and effort.
"I could defeat two s-class criminals before lunch if given the chance," she often mused.