Back in Konoha, everyone is doing their part to chip in. Kiba trains with Akamaru while Shino gathers bugs. Iruka ends class early, leaving Konohamaru free to roam about. He soon sees two men carrying boxes of his grandpa's things out of the Hokage's office. When he asks what they're doing, they announce that the Fifth has been chosen.
Konohamaru runs up the stairs and collides with Tsunade. Shi*une soon ushers her away. Konohamaru can't believe she's the Fifth and runs away crying.
Meanwhile, Neji byakugans to check his 360 vision. He sees 7 birds. Tenten interrupts to let him know that Tsunade has returned. He looks up at the sky - there were 8 birds.
The elders call Genma and Aoba to announce the Fifth's inauguration to the village and local lords while Naruto demands that Tsunade come to the hospital to heal Kakashi and Sasuke. On their way, Shikamaru meets the new Hokage while his dad praises her as the strongest and most beautiful woman. The female Sannin. He continues to explain that men are nothing without women and Shikamaru will understand when he grows up. Unimpressed, Shikamaru just thinks his dad is whipped.
Sakura has visited Sasuke every day. When she sees Tsunade, she bows and asks her to heal her beloved. Tsunade touches Sasuke's forehead and soon Sasuke awakens. Naruto watches as Sakura hugs her now conscious teammate, sobbing happily. He then leads Tsunade over to Kakashi and finally to Lee.
When Tsunade reaches Lee, she reminds Naruto that he has an appointment with Iruka. Iruka is quick to explain that Konoha is going through a difficult period without the Third. They have many missions to complete but not enough ninja. However, if they decline jobs, other countries would discover Konoha's weakened state.
Meanwhile, Tsunade tells Lee flat out that he must stop being a shinobi. He has many fragments of bone lodged inside his nervous system and other critical areas. His body can't handle shinobi missions. Gai refuses to believe what she says. She explains that she can perform surgery, but there is only a 50% chance of success. If it fails, Lee will die. She recommends he stop being a shinobi. Lee hobbles out of the room and down the hall as Gai reprimands Tsunade for telling him such things. She replies that it is better he knows the truth.