After a moment, Mito asked, "Insect Princess, how did you do that?"
Mimi held out both hands, gesturing for Mito to look at them.
"Bugs..." Mito pondered for a moment, then said to Hitomi, "Hitomi, use your Byakugan to look at what's happening inside Insect Princess."
At that, Hitomi froze, then shook her head frantically, staring at Mito with tear-filled eyes.
That's too scary! I don't want to look!
"Dredging..." Mito had not seen it herself, but she had roughly guessed that it meant clearing blockages so water could flow freely.
"The third method of Chakra control is something only you, Insect Princess, can accomplish." Mito sighed in admiration. "That's truly impressive."
"Still, don't slack off on your studies just because of that. There's still so, so much for you to learn."
Mito earnestly reminded Mimi.
"Yes, Grandma Mito. I know," Mimi replied.
"Good~" Mito answered with a smile.
"So, your current tasks are to learn the Acupoints, train your Chakra control, study the human body, and become familiar with different kinds of herbs."
"Herbs are an extremely important part of Medical Technology. Before the ancient Warring States Period, this field was classified as Yūgei."
"In those days, Ninja often had to fight in the wilderness. The wilderness back then was nothing like it is now. Few people ventured into it, and there were countless dangerous beasts and venomous insects."
"So, they needed the ability to distinguish changes in the weather in order to plan their journeys and battles. They needed wilderness survival skills, had to know what could and couldn't be eaten, which plants were poisonous, and which could treat wounds. Over time, every major Ninja Clan gained some understanding of herbs, keeping it as a closely guarded clan secret. Among them, the most talented created the earliest Medical