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- Tsunade contributed towards the Leaf’s victory during the 2nd Great Ninja War as a Legendary Sannin - She helped save many lives with her medical ninjutsu during Pain’s invasion on the Hidden Leaf - Her quick decision to send Naruto away when Obito declared war against the entire world was the ultimate deciding factor on why the 4GNW was a success - - - I can go on and on about why I love this woman and why she’s one of my favorite female characters. She’s always so overlooked because everyone hates on Naruto’s female cast, but she’s one of the most realistic depictions on a strong woman with flaws in anime that I’ve seen. With her gambling addiction, alcoholicism, hemophobia, PTSD, yet, she somehow overcomes it all and still stays strong for the village. And her bond with Naruto is so pure and real. Tsunade is far more than just a fan service character, and Tsunade rescue arc alone proves that. Kishimoto might not write many female characters well, but he did Tsunade, and I will defend her with my life.