Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

Chapter 108 Saving Private Kurama Yakumo

What made Tsunade even more embarrassed was that not long ago she had confidently made a bold statement, saying that she could solve Kurama Yakumo's health problems in less than a month.

She spoke with great confidence at the time, as if this was no problem as long as she took action.

The results of it?

Not only was the problem not solved, but they almost ended up making a mess of things themselves.

For a moment, she felt embarrassed, as if she had lost face in front of her juniors.

"So, did you find out the specifics of her condition today?" Shizune leaned forward and asked with concern.

"It's because the Kurama clan's bloodline limit is too powerful, and Kurama Yakumo's physique is too weak to adapt to this power, which is why this situation occurred," Tsunade said.

"Is there a solution?" Shizune pressed, her brows furrowing slightly.

"If it were just about solving her physical condition, it wouldn't be too difficult." Tsunade pondered for a moment. "Even if we can't make her physical condition much stronger, we can still restore her to the level of a normal person. But I didn't expect her bloodline limit disorder to have become this severe."

Every time her physical condition begins to improve, she suddenly experiences a violent emotional outburst, which not only negates all the previous treatment effects but also further aggravates her condition. In addition, cases of bloodline limit disorders are extremely rare, and the information I have for reference is limited, making it difficult to find a suitable treatment method in a short period of time.

Tsunade thought that the ten million taels would soon be easily slipped into her pocket.

But now it seems that the money is in jeopardy.

Let alone a month, even if she were given six months, she wouldn't be entirely confident.

Upon hearing this, Jingyin understood.

Having been by Tsunade's side for so many years, she knows Tsunade's medical skills better than anyone else. As long as the organs are not directly destroyed, Tsunade can save them and even perform organ transplant surgery directly.

If Tsunade says this now, then there's basically no way to solve the problem.

Shizune suddenly remembered that when she left Tanabata Street a while ago, the casino owner asked her when she would repay the money, and she said at most three months.

It seems we've broken our promise again.

Fortunately, this wasn't the first time they'd done this.

Fortunately, they didn't tell the boss that they had gone back to Konoha.

Otherwise, if the debt collectors come all the way to Konoha, it would truly be a social catastrophe.

Kurenai Yuhi and Yakumo Kurama didn't spend much time together, only about three months at most, but Kurenai felt great sympathy for her.

After spending some time with her, she found that Yakumo Kurama was a very quiet and polite girl who spoke softly and whose eyes were as clear as a pool of water.

This child, who should be running in the sunshine and playing with his peers, is trapped in that remote and cold manor, spending his days in solitude.

Upon learning that even Tsunade wasn't confident she could heal her, she suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

The usual lively atmosphere during meals was absent; the living room was quiet except for the ticking of the wall clock.

Just then, several messages suddenly popped up in front of Qiu Shui's eyes.

[Hidden Mission: Rescue the High-Quality Talent Kurama Yakumo]

[Mission Requirement: Improve Kurama Yakumo's health and help him return to school]

[Task duration: Three months]

[Task rewards will be distributed based on a comprehensive evaluation of task completion.]

Qiu Shui looked at these lines of text and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

He genuinely hadn't expected that a person who wasn't bound to a character would trigger the mission.

Qiu Shui originally thought that only those who had established a clear mentoring relationship with him would be considered by the system.

But he had never even met Yakumo Kurama.

"Could it be because Kurama Yakumo himself, or Tsunade and Kurenai Yuhi, have such deep and strong obsessions that they triggered some hidden mechanism of the system?" Shusui pondered silently, his gaze sweeping over the two of them one by one.

He didn't dwell on the issue for long. Instead, he cleared his throat and said, "I have an idea, but I don't know if it will work."

Tsunade, Kurenai, and Shizune all looked up at the same time, their three gazes falling on his face.

"Hong told me about Kurama Yakumo before, and I also did some research on the Kurama clan's bloodline limit recently," Shusui said slowly. "I found that the problem is not just what Tsunade-sama said, that the bloodline limit is too powerful and the body cannot bear the spiritual energy."

He paused, and seeing that the three of them were listening attentively, he continued, "Another large part of the reason is that the bloodline limit of the Kurama clan is extremely unstable. Under the influence of negative emotions such as fear, loneliness, and anger, this power will be triggered unconsciously, making the illusion real."

Previously, everyone treating Kurama Yakumo focused on addressing her weak constitution, which did achieve some results; her condition improved for a time. However, it would relapse and worsen intermittently, recurring repeatedly, and a complete cure could never be achieved.

Tsunade nodded slightly, her gaze becoming more serious.

She had thought about what Qiu Shui said, but she hadn't really considered it as a major focus.

"So I was thinking, could we start by treating her mental health?" Qiu Shui said.

"Go on," Tsunade leaned forward, a serious expression on her face.

"Kurama Yakumo was just a child. From the age of six, she was isolated in that remote manor as a dangerous object. She had no friends, no companions, and no one was willing to come near her."

"Think about it, let alone a child, even an adult would be psychologically distorted after being treated like this for several years," Qiu Shui said earnestly. "I think the most important thing right now is not to rush to restore her physical condition, but to get her out of that cage, let her interact with the outside world, let her communicate with her peers, and let her slowly realize that she is not an abandoned, dangerous person who is regarded as a monster."

Once she relaxes a bit and her negative emotions are somewhat relieved, then cooperating with Lady Tsunade's restorative treatment might yield different results.

Tsunade's eyes lit up.

The method Qiu Shui described, although it doesn't sound like a sophisticated medical procedure, could very well be effective.

Immediately afterwards, a sense of unease welled up in her heart.

She's skilled at treating patients, saving lives, and dissecting corpses; she can do it even with her eyes closed.

She had absolutely no idea how to educate a child or how to communicate with a child who had suffered psychological trauma.

"Shusui, aren't you a teacher at the school? I remember you taught the fourth grade class one. The students there were notoriously difficult to manage. They would sleep in class, talk back to teachers, and skip classes. But now they're all under your control, and their grades have jumped to first place in the grade. You also train with the students after school. You must be good at educating children. Could you please take Kurama Yakumo with you?" Kurenai Yuhi said.

"Is Qiu Shui that amazing?" Shizune stared wide-eyed at Qiu Shui in surprise.

Although she was a model student at the ninja academy and rarely caused trouble, she had seen her share of mischievous classmates. They ignored everything the teachers said, would stand as punishment one day and continue to misbehave the next, and were impossible to control. To be able to manage such a group of students and bring their grades to the top of the grade was truly impressive.

Tsunade also looked at Shusui with a hint of curiosity.

Her previous impression of Qiu Shui was basically limited to his handsome appearance, gentle personality, and excellent cooking skills.

I never expected someone who looks so young to be so skilled at teaching and nurturing students.

"No problem." Qiushui readily agreed without hesitation. "However, the final exams are the day after tomorrow, and I'm quite busy these days. After the final exams are over, I'll go with you to the Kurama clan to learn more about Kurama Yakumo's situation."

Even if Kurenai Yuhi hadn't asked, he had originally planned to find an opportunity to visit Yakumo Kurama anyway. After all, the system had issued a mission, so he figured he might as well take the reward, and there would be no penalty for failing the mission.

Now that Kurenai Yuhi has taken the initiative to bring it up, it saves him the trouble of finding a reason to approach Yakumo Kurama, killing two birds with one stone.

Friday, in the classroom of Class 1, Grade 4.

Final exams are just around the corner. Some are nervous, some are excited, and some are lost in daydreams about the upcoming holidays.

"Ino, don't you feel like time is flying by?" Aya Nagai leaned on the table, her chin resting on her crossed arms. "It feels like I haven't done anything yet, and the final exams are already almost here."

"Yes," Yamanaka Ino said with a look of agreement.

"Ino, where are you planning to go for the holiday after the final exams?" Aya Nagai asked.

"My parents said they're planning to take me to the capital of the Land of Fire." Ino said with a hint of pride, her lips curling up involuntarily. "Wow, the capital!" Nagai Aya sat up straight. "I heard that the shopping streets and food streets there are not only much bigger than ours, but also have a much wider variety of food and entertainment. Plus, they're brightly lit at night, unlike here where it gets deserted after dark. Unfortunately, my parents' shop is always super busy during holidays, so I can only help out at home and can't go anywhere."

She finished speaking with a helpless expression on her face.

"Oh, it's alright." Ino patted Nagai Aya's shoulder and said rather generously, "I'll bring you all back gifts, one for each of you!"

"Thank you, Ino!" Nagai Aya immediately perked up, hugging Ino tightly and rubbing her face against Ino's shoulder.

You're the best.

The girls next to her immediately chimed in with a few words of praise.

Yamanaka Ino's mood instantly brightened.