Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 541 A Small Contribution

As they traveled further into the heart of Konoha, the surrounding buildings became increasingly dilapidated.

Although when looking down at Konoha from the air earlier, Tachibana Kenkawa had noticed that the entire village had suffered considerable damage from the Nine-Tails' attack.

However, only after truly stepping into the scene can one realize just how significant Konoha's actual losses were tonight.

Previously, most of the buildings at the entrance of Konoha Village were still relatively intact.

However, as they approached the base of the Hokage Rock, the original site of the Hokage Building was no longer intact; the ground itself looked as if it had been plowed over.

Nearly a third of Konoha's area was destroyed in that one night.

Even though more than two hours had passed, there were still scattered ninjas lying neatly beside the ruins, injured and waiting for treatment.

On the contrary, ordinary people did not seem to be greatly affected. Although some injured villagers could be seen silently sobbing with dejected eyes, most of them were assisting the ninjas in the repair and rescue work.

Tachibana Kanagawa walked beside Jiraiya, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

It wasn't until they reached an open space with many injured people that Tachibana Kanakawa paused briefly.

Then, under Jiraiya's somewhat puzzled gaze, Tachibana Kenkawa suddenly began to rapidly form hand seals.

"Wind Release: Resurrection Wind!"

A gentle, emerald-green breeze swept rapidly around the jujube tree.

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into gentle whirlwinds, spreading rapidly outwards from the center of Kanagawa Ju.

Feel the gentle breeze flowing over your body, bringing a warm and comfortable sensation.

The Konoha ninjas who had been somewhat wary when they saw Tachibana Kenkawa forming hand seals relaxed a little.

Jiraiya, who was closest to Tachibana and had a deeper understanding of ninjutsu, immediately noticed that the abundant life energy within his body was rapidly healing the injuries he had sustained during the previous battle.

As the area enveloped by the emerald green whirlwind continued to expand, everyone touched by the breeze could clearly feel the vitality and energy bursting forth within their bodies.

When a gentle breeze blows, those who are less seriously injured can clearly see their wounds, which were still bleeding, healing rapidly under the emerald green energy.

Even those with more severe injuries stopped groaning in pain and slowly drifted off to sleep after the warm current spread throughout their bodies.

Everyone looked towards the direction where Jianchuan Ju was with surprise and delight.

"This is..."

"That looks like the Hokage's hat, no, it's blue?!"

"Is it the Water Shadow?"

Hearing the joyful shouts around him, Tachibana Kenkawa did not stop releasing his ninjutsu. Instead, he increased his power and continued to expand the coverage of the "Wind of Resurrection".

Perhaps it's because the tachibana from the river came relatively late.

Those ninjas who were truly seriously injured either had their conditions stabilized or died long ago because they couldn't be treated in time.

Within sight, most of the mildly and moderately injured were completely healed after this round of treatment.

It wasn't until Tachibana Kanagawa noticed subtle changes on the faces of a few of the most seriously injured ninjas who were close to death that he decisively stopped.

He took a couple of light breaths, feigning a somewhat tired appearance.

Jiraiya looked around at the ninjas, some expressing their gratitude repeatedly, others hugging their loved ones and weeping with joy.

With a somewhat complicated look in her eyes, she turned to face Tachibana Kanagawa and thanked him very solemnly.

"Thank you so much for your help, Mizukage-sama! I am truly grateful!"

Although Jiraiya didn't know why the Mizukage would help Konoha at this time, his gratitude was genuine.

Because the Nine-Tails' attack broke out inside the village this time, and the strongest Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was not in the village at the first moment, the actual number of casualties may even exceed that of a large-scale battle.

Although the medical ninjas in Konoha Village are slightly better than those in the other four great ninja villages, the village lacks top-tier medical ninjas due to Tsunade's departure.

The one-on-one treatment provided by ordinary medical ninjas is far from sufficient to treat such a large number of wounded.

Even injuries like broken arms and legs are often classified as minor injuries, requiring simple bandaging by others.

Tachibana Kanagawa's actions saved countless lives for Konoha.

However, in response to Jiraiya's gratitude, Tachibana Kenkawa simply regained control of his blood circulation, allowing his face to regain some color, and then casually waved his hand.

"I don't have Minato's speed, so I can't help in time for the battle. As a healing ninja, this is just a small contribution I can make."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya said nothing more, but bowed once more to express his gratitude.

On the contrary, Fugaku Uchiha, who had been silently following behind the two without saying a word, looked at Tachibana Kenkawa's back with an increasingly strange gaze.

Just then.

Perhaps it's because the scale of the "Revival Wind" released by Tachibana Kenkawa just now was too large.

From a makeshift house below the Hokage Rock in the distance, Minato Namikaze strode out and walked towards the three of them.

However, with her exceptional eyesight, Tachibana noticed that Minato Namikaze's expression was particularly unpleasant when he stepped out of that building, even so gloomy that it made people feel uneasy.

As he approached the three of them, Minato Namikaze's cold expression softened slightly, but the chill between his brows remained.

After glancing at Uchiha Fugaku, who was walking at the very back, with a complicated expression, Minato Namikaze managed a stiff smile when facing Tachibana Kenkawa.

"As expected, it was the Mizukage who intervened just now. He truly deserves to be called the strongest medical ninja in the ninja world. Konoha will forever remember this kindness!"

Tachibana Kenkawa didn't pay much attention to Minato Namikaze's polite words.

However, the way he looked at Uchiha Fugaku just now was secretly remembered by Tachibana Kenkawa.

Logically speaking, as a ninja who made a name for himself through his military exploits in the Third Shinobi World War, Minato Namikaze should have long been accustomed to the deaths of his village comrades.

But even Minato Namikaze, who always presents a sunny image, can show that kind of expression.

"It seems this blow has really been quite significant for him."

Of course, Tachibana Kanagawa wouldn't reveal her inner thoughts; instead, she replied in a gentle tone.

"Now we must ultimately face a common enemy, and helping Konoha is also helping ourselves. Regarding this attack..."

Before Tachibana could even voice her question, Minato Namikaze interrupted with a pained expression, his head bowed slightly, and his voice hoarse.

"Lord Mizukage, this is not the place to talk. Let's go over here and chat."

After speaking, Minato Namikaze turned around in silence and walked towards the makeshift house he had just arrived at.

(End of this chapter)