I am very happy Tsunade lives.. what she has shown so far is a testament and absolute proof of her power and worth as a ninja..
The thing is, when people say "badass", then would only associate it those who have flashy techniques.. and i don't really know if its just narrow-mindedness or just total lack of appreciation to other skills rather than that of being "cool" in battle..
thing is, Tsunade fought against Madara, a legendary shinobi who has been reincarnated far more powerful than before.. she held her ground and earned his praises yet most people look down on this fact.. then as any mortal with limited power and stamina, she was defeated.. left for dead with probably the most fatal injuries any shinobi has experienced in the entire series.. losing blood, limited chakra and literally half the woman she was, she was still able to maintain consciousness the entire time and perform such as high level space and time ninjutsu.. if that was enough, she managed to keep her comrades alive the entire ordeal even managed to keep herself alive.. that alone is an epic testament to her will, her strength and vitality..
yes, in due time she had help.. but that is of no importance.. she was doing well enough even though the healing process is taking too long.. who can say that she can heal herself and the other kages even if Orochimaru didn't help her.. remember, she was in her old self yet her seal is still somewhat intact.. she is simultaneously healing five people simultaneously with the very little chakra she has while bisected..
Tsuande is a character worth praising.. not because of any flashy justu or awesome destructive ability.. but rather for her skill as a healer and her total worth as a shinobi.. if ever i was lying there left for dead, i would rather have a 'badass" doctor by my side than a person who can release all the nuclear warheads in the planet..