Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

She saw ninja dogs patrolling the streets with the ninjas. Almost every squad of the guards had one. These ninja dogs were very intelligent, and some of them knew language or had learned chakra.

There are also ninja birds patrolling in the sky.

If any ninja bird wanted to fly over Konoha, it would be quite difficult; it might even be shot down. Even more terrifying would be the Konoha ninja themselves—

They exercise every day.

and.

Konoha didn't use any rules to force anyone; everyone trained and practiced on their own, creating an atmosphere that was frighteningly positive.

Mei Terumi really wanted to ask what was going on.

Unfortunately, the headbands of the Hidden Mist Village were too conspicuous, and no ninjas told her about them. Even ordinary villagers were wary of her.

Chapter 284 Who to plant the trees, that is the question.

"Are you Hokage really that busy? I saw you the day before yesterday, and I can't see you again today."

Mei Terumi couldn't help but grab Shizune and complain.

Shizune chuckled dryly and said, "I am indeed very busy. We have a lot of medical research to do recently. You should have heard of Lady Tsunade. She is our strongest medical ninja, so..."

"Medical research?"

Terumi Mei's heart moved.

So that's how it is. She was wondering what could be more important than the Hokage. It turns out it was the research and breakthroughs in medical ninjutsu.

However, Konoha is really taking research seriously now. Even the Hokage often gets involved in research, and he even called in the Copy Ninja to fill in for him...

Kakashi.

This guy is indeed very strong, but in terms of prestige, he's probably far inferior to Tsunade, right?

"Is his research the same as the Hokage's?"

"Chiba-kun?"

"By the way, I'm quite curious about Yagyu Chiba from your village. I wonder if Jonin Shizune could help introduce us?"

"Although it is said to be inherited from the cells of the first generation, it is not comparable to the cells of the first generation. Its corrosiveness and effects are a level below."

Shizune nodded.

Mei Terumi understood instantly.

Recently, she had heard many "rumors" about Chiba. In Konoha, the name Chiba was almost synonymous with omnipotence. As long as Yagyu Chiba took action, the problem would definitely be solved.

"I don't know what's going on with the Hidden Cloud Village yet. They've already joined the Chunin Exams."

……

After observing for several days, she found that Kimimaro's condition had not stopped deteriorating.

It's basically impossible to get Konoha to make any concessions under the guise of the Chunin Exams.

"How about it?"

result.

Chiba really doesn't have time to see her right now.

Shizune smiled but did not budge an inch. "As for how to talk, it's entirely voluntary. If you want to join us to help, we won't force you if you don't. This applies to both Kumogakure and Kirigakure."

During this time, she had been researching White Zetsu cells and Hashirama cells, and finally succeeded in obtaining the balance point of the curse seals of White Zetsu cells and Hashirama cells, which was then transplanted into Kimimaro's body.

"Where's the bad news?"

Is there anything Chiba can't do?

Mei Terumi's curiosity about this genius from Konoha reached new heights.

Mei Terumi nodded knowingly, but was somewhat bewildered.

"Ah."

The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Leaf Village reached cooperation and trade agreements in other areas. Joining the Chunin Exams was just an add-on, or rather, a way for the Hidden Cloud Village to observe the strength of the Hidden Leaf Village.

That's why I asked Chiba to come over today.

Just now, Chiba injected Sage Chakra into Kimimaro's body using the Cursed Seal as the turning point. According to the instruments, Kimimaro's deterioration has completely stopped and is even developing in a positive direction.

but.

Mei Terumi pondered for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "In that case, our Kirigakure village, at your village's suggestion, would like to join the Joint Chunin Exams. How should we discuss this?"

Sage Chakra primarily enhances the activity of the portion of White Zetsu cells located in Hashirama Senju's body.

Jingyin hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I can usually ask him, but I'm afraid not these next few days, he's very busy with his research."

A look of curiosity appeared on Mei Terumi's face.

Tsunade looked at Chiba.

"These cells are still a bit too weak for Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse). The two can't achieve a perfect balance unless Kimimaro can maintain a certain amount of Sage Chakra in his body, otherwise..."

pity.

Chiba sensed the changes in Kimimaro while recording the data. "The good news is that Kimimaro's condition can be stabilized, and he won't suffer significant damage even after entering Sage Mode."

"The Chunin Exams are an examination platform built by many of our friendly ninja villages, not Konoha's. However, if you are willing to join, Konoha would be happy to help."

The recovery is just a facade; in reality, he is still slowly dying.

In the end, it all comes down to transactions and interests.

but.

"So that's it."

Shizune thought for a moment and said, "We have reached some cooperation agreements with Kumogakure. As for joining the Chunin Exams, it was also Kumogakure's own choice, not something we requested."

Chojuro couldn't help but look over as well, for this was undoubtedly the issue that Kirigakure was most concerned about.

In terms of chakra, she is not as good as Chiba.

This boy, who is only fourteen or fifteen years old, has even managed to get his hands on medical ninjutsu.

but.

Extracting chakra and synthesizing Sage Chakra requires some natural energy. Even though Kimimaro has Chiba's specially modified cursed seal, that chakra is not generated out of nowhere.

Right now--

Kimimaro, like Kakashi, may have to take breaks and rest every now and then.

of course.

If Kimimaro wasn't afraid of death, then it wouldn't be a problem. However, the more he used the Corpse Bone Pulse, the closer his body got to collapse.

"This only treats the symptoms, not the root cause!"

Tsunade sighed.

The effect of Sage Chakra is essentially to make Kimimaro's body closer to that of a Sage, but if Hashirama's cells are used directly, Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku cannot be suppressed.

"How's the consumption?"

"It's much weaker than Kakashi's Sharingan. If you live in a place with high natural energy, like the Forest of Death, it won't have any impact."

"Will it have an impact when you're outside?"

Tsunade breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This result doesn't seem too bad.

Although he wasn't completely cured, Kimimaro's healing was too good and might not meet Konoha's current needs. Having one more flaw seems just right.

She thought to herself.

"Yes, but this requires modifying the curse seal, which may be difficult."

Chiba pondered for a moment, then took out a pen and paper and began to think about how to modify Kimimaro's cursed seal so that it could occasionally release some Sage Chakra to ensure the body's function.

Tsunade glanced at it, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but didn't.

After thinking for a few seconds, she decided to ask anyway.

"You mean it's a bit difficult?"

"Well, this is really difficult. We need to improve the Yin Seal first, and then plan the destination of the Sage Chakra so that it is confined to the flesh and blood outside of the Shikotsumyaku."

Chiba thought for a moment, looking at the blueprints, "I'll try it myself first. If all goes well, I might be able to solve it in three to five days. If not, it's hard to say."

"That's pretty good too."

Tsunade nodded calmly, but inwardly she wanted to find a pillar to bang her head against.

Three to five days?

Are you talking human language?

I was already quite fast at studying my grandfather's cells, but it still took me half a month to figure it out. The white blood cell research took me four or five days.

result.

Chiba's improved version of the Yin Seal has been further refined, now requiring only three to five days...

Is this still human language?

Tsunade remained silent for a moment, then after a few seconds, she wearily stroked her hair.

Transplanting Kimimaro is not that simple.

Fortunately, it has been successful.

Unfortunately.

Although Kimimaro's treatment was completed, it is not easy to cultivate Leukemia cells at present, and there seems to be no other good way besides cloning.

however.

As a medical ninja, she was well aware of the enormous problems associated with cloning.