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Chapter 177 Tsunade Enters Kirigakure & Resolves Shikotsumyaku Bloodstained Disease

"Your job is simple. On one hand, you will serve as the honorary director of the ninja hospital and teach the doctors here how to better use medical ninjutsu based on specific examples."

"On the other hand, I also work as a medical ninjutsu instructor at the ninja academy, teaching those children who are qualified in medical ninjutsu."

Hozuki Shingetsu said to Tsunade beside him.

Several months had passed since the Konoha delegation left Kirigakure, and Tsunade had long since settled her affairs in Konoha. Despite Hiruzen Sarutobi's repeated attempts to persuade her to stay, she resolutely brought Kato Dan's niece, Kato Shizune, to Kirigakure to fulfill her duties.

Since it was an agreement made in the beginning, and Kirigakure had already unilaterally paid the price, Hozuki Shingetsu naturally wouldn't show her any mercy just because he coveted her; of course, he would use her to the death.

After all, it was only agreed that it would last for three years. Tsunade would definitely leave after three years. During the years she spent in Kirigakure, Tsunade certainly wouldn't be able to get a proper rest.

I reckon he'll be shuttling between the hospital, school, and residence.

However, in order to motivate Tsunade, Hozuki Shingetsu came up with some ways to make her put pressure on herself.

"Although we made you come to Kirigakure for three years of medical guidance because of an agreement, rest assured, as one of the five great ninja villages, Kirigakure will not let you work for nothing."

"To prevent you from slacking off, and also to show respect for the greatest medical master in the ninja world, we will set up an incentive program."

"For every highly complex surgery you lead or every talent you train, we will reward you with casino chips as an incentive."

Hozuki Shingetsu glanced at Tsunade, whose eyes were gleaming, and said with a smile.

After saying this, Hozuki Shingetsu was even impressed with himself.

Using casino chips as Tsunade's reward is practically free money for Kirigakure, given Tsunade's incredible gambling luck.

Tsunade had no objection to Hozuki Shingetsu's arrangements, since she came here for two reasons: to leave Konoha and to fulfill her original promise. She had long anticipated her life in Kirigakure.

Now, in addition to working, she even gets casino chips as payment, which is simply too wonderful for her.

"This is Mr. Shennong, the director of our Misty Hidden Hospital."

Seeing that Tsunade had no objections, Hozuki Shingetsu introduced Shennong to Tsunade, partly to let Shennong learn Tsunade's techniques, and partly to get Tsunade into work mode as soon as possible.

Shennong didn't show much excitement when he saw Tsunade, after all, besides being a doctor, he had also been the leader of the Sky Village for a long time.

When he saw Tsunade, he naturally didn't have the same excitement that a normal person would feel when seeing the "Sannin" or the "Medical Master".

As for Tsunade, there's no need to say more. As Hashirama Senju's granddaughter and the founder of Konoha's medical system, Tsunade's confidence in the medical field can only be described as arrogance.

In her opinion, Kirigakure was alright in other areas, but in the medical field, she felt that her visit to Kirigakure was just to provide guidance.

"Your first task is simple: research how to cure the Kaguya clan's blood disease!"

Hozuki Shingetsu looked at the two of them and said with a serious expression.

That's right. The reason why Hozuki Shingetsu so strongly requested Tsunade to come to Kirigakure to provide medical ninjutsu instruction was not only to cultivate enough medical talent for himself, but also to solve the Kaguya clan's blood disease.

As a top-tier ninja clan in Kirigakure, the Kaguya clan chose the wrong side during the "Bloody Mist Rebellion." However, due to the suicide of their clan leader, Kaguya Yoshio, and the powerful combat strength of the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse), Hozuki Shingetsu ultimately treated the incident as if it had never happened.

After all, if Kirigakure wants to swallow up the ninja world, it needs to unite all forces that can be united, and Hozuki Shingetsu naturally won't hold onto that idea.

However, as a top ninja clan in Kirigakure, the Kaguya clan's talent is closely related to this blood disease.

The more talented a person is in the Corpse Bone Pulse, the stronger the effects of this Bloodstained Disease will be.

Now that the Kaguya clan is completely under his control, their strength is equivalent to that of Kirigakure. Therefore, he has devoted himself to finding a solution to their bloodstain disease, trying various methods.

Although Shennong was also a medical expert, his surgical skills were somewhat limited when faced with blood spot disease, a genetic disease rooted in the blood and related to genes.

Despite his efforts, the blood disease of the Kaguya clan only showed slight improvement, extending the patient's life by one or two years. It was merely a temporary fix and did not address the root cause.

It was under these circumstances that he thought of Tsunade, the first person in the original work to use medical ninjutsu.

In the original story, after fighting Gaara, Lee's body was covered with tiny bone fragments, making it impossible for him to perform normal activities.

The fact that Tsunade was able to complete such a difficult surgery proves that she has certain skills in the field of microscopic treatment.

With the help of Shennong's medical skills, it might be possible to cure Kaguya's blood disease.

"The Corpse Bone Pulse..."

Tsunade glanced at Shennong, seemingly lost in thought.

"If you can cure the Kaguya clan's blood disease, then I can promise on behalf of Kirigakure that as long as Konoha does not attack us first, Kirigakure will stand with Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi in the next Shinobi World War."

Seeing Tsunade's thoughtful expression, and to prevent her from shirking her duties and aiding the enemy, Hozuki Shingetsu deliberately said this.

Not to mention that Hozuki Shingetsu's demand was to "cure" the blood disease, the right to define "cure" ultimately rested with the Kaguya clan.

Whether Hiruzen Sarutobi will still be Hokage in the next Shinobi World War is hard to say.

I promised to stand with the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, but you, Hiruzen Sarutobi, are no longer the Hokage. What is the meaning of my promise then?

Tsunade, of course, was unaware of this implication, and her eyes lit up when she heard these words.

She had initially been thinking of just going through the motions, but upon hearing these words, she knew she had to put in her full effort.

Although she left Konoha out of disappointment, she was still from Konoha and still had a sliver of longing for the village.

The prospect of gaining an ally for Konoha in the next war was naturally very appealing to her.

Looking at the captivated Tsunade, Hozuki Shingetsu glanced at the timid little girl beside her.

"This young girl looks to be of school age. If you're comfortable with that, why not let her study at my Hidden Mist Village Ninja Academy?"

(End of this chapter)