Agreeing to the Request

"Tsunade was looking for you?"

"Yeah, she noticed something special about my Chakra and wanted me to live in the Senju clan compound, but I didn't agree. I'm quite happy living here."

After Uzumaki Mina finished speaking, she secretly glanced up at Uchiha Yoichi.

This morning, Tsunade said she liked Lord Yoichi, hahaha, how could that be? She's two or three years older than Lord Yoichi. She should just be grateful to Lord Yoichi for saving her from the Kusagakure!

Although she thought this in her heart, as Uzumaki Mina stole a glance, she noticed the perfectly streamlined muscles on Uchiha Yoichi's body and couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

If Lord Yoichi wasn't wearing clothes, wouldn't his abdominal muscles look even better?

"Mina?"

A hand suddenly landed on Uzumaki Mina's shoulder, startling her into immediately replying, "Yes! Lord Yoichi, what is it?"

Uchiha Yoichi glanced at her and said, "I called you a few times just now and you didn't respond. We should get going; it's almost time for our appointment with Doctor Ikemoto."

"I know."

Uzumaki Mina quickly nodded, then as Uchiha Yoichi turned to walk away, she patted her cheeks with both hands. How could I think such things? It's too shameful!

When Uchiha Yoichi and Uzumaki Mina arrived, Doctor Ikemoto had just arrived as well. After the three greeted each other, they went inside.

Uchiha Yoichi really wanted to recruit Ikemoto into the Uchiha Clan. Entrusting others to develop medicines always carried the risk of leaks. However, he didn't have the authority to do so now, and it was difficult to attract outsiders to join the Uchiha Clan unless he became the Clan Head.

When the sake and side dishes were served, after some pleasantries, Ikemoto finally asked, "Yoichi-san, what did you want to see me about?"

"Yes, I heard that Yoichi-san is very skilled in medicine compounding, so I wanted to privately commission you for a task, to help compound some medicines."

"Poisons?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Ikemoto subconsciously thought of poisons. Konoha ninja rarely used poisons in combat because there weren't many poison masters. However, some ninja did apply poisons to their ninja tools because it was highly effective for killing enemies.

"Not poisons, but tonics for ordinary people. The effects don't need to be too strong, as long as they show results with long-term consumption. As for the cost, the lower the better."

Uchiha Yoichi briefly explained his requirements. A total of three types of medicines needed to be developed. Two were considered health supplements with different effects, and the last one was a medicine to restore a man's vigor.

Hearing the last part, Uzumaki Mina immediately lowered her head, her face flushing. She finally understood why Lord Yoichi had asked her to sit at a different table. She hadn't left yet, and it turned out he planned to discuss such matters.

"This kind of medicine, I haven't researched it before, but it shouldn't be difficult. Young Yoichi, what are you making these medicines for?"

Ikemoto stroked his chin and asked. These medicines weren't poisons and didn't pose any harm, so there was no need to report them to the village. He only asked out of curiosity.

"The clan needs them, but the Uchiha Clan doesn't have anyone with expertise in this area, which is why I'm approaching Jonin Ikemoto."

Uchiha Yoichi said with a half-joking tone, then his expression became slightly serious as he continued, "Yoichi-san, are you willing to accept this commission? I'm willing to pay you at the standard of an S-rank mission."

"Is that so?"

Hearing the reward for an S-rank mission, Ikemoto was indeed tempted. More importantly, the commission wasn't difficult for him and didn't violate any regulations.

"Kid, how about I help you?"

Just as Ikemoto was about to agree, a voice suddenly came from behind Uchiha Yoichi. When he turned around, he saw the eye-catching, heavy, snow-white.

Tsunade, holding a wine bottle, with a slightly flushed face, very familiarly sat down opposite Uchiha Yoichi.

Upon seeing Tsunade, Uzumaki Mina asked in surprise, "Lady Tsunade, why are you here?"

"What do you mean, why am I here? I come here for a drink almost every day. Drinking at home means I have to clean up myself, which is too troublesome."

As Tsunade spoke, she suddenly realized she had revealed her aversion to housework and quickly changed the subject.

"So, kid, I can research and create all those things you mentioned. You just need to let Mina follow me."

"..."

Uchiha Yoichi was initially tempted by this proposal, after all, the person speaking was Tsunade, the foremost medical expert in the Ninja World. However, after careful consideration, Uchiha Yoichi still didn't want to agree.

This wasn't researching a cure for cancer; it was just health supplements and aphrodisiacs. Having her research them felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Jonin Ikemoto was sufficient.

"No need, Lady Tsunade. Mina has her own choices, and I'm currently talking with Jonin Ikemoto. Unless he refuses, I won't abandon him midway to go to you."

Hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Jonin Ikemoto felt a warmth in his heart. Although he had no intention of competing with Lady Tsunade, he couldn't help but feel pleased hearing that Uchiha Yoichi valued his presence so much.

"I'm not ignoring Ikemoto either. Forget it, if you don't want to, you don't want to. But if you have any questions about Medical Ninjutsu in the future, you can come and ask me, as long as I'm at the hospital."

Seeing that Uzumaki Mina had no interest, Tsunade completely abandoned her plan. She had seen Mina's talent, which was perfectly suited for Medical Ninjutsu, and being from the Uzumaki Clan, she had developed a desire to take her as a disciple.

"You guys continue your discussion."

With that, Tsunade picked up her wine bottle and returned to her table.

Ever since her hemophobia, she no longer performed surgeries, nor did she even take missions. When she had money, she would go drinking and gambling, completely losing the desire to be a ninja.

Her intention in trying to trick Tsunade into taking Uzumaki Mina as a disciple was to cultivate the next 'Medical Saint' for Konoha, so she could leave Konoha without any worries and travel the Ninja World.

"Jonin Ikemoto, let's get back to what we were discussing. What do you think of my proposal?"

Hearing Uchiha Yoichi's question, Ikemoto thought for a moment and then replied, "There's no difficulty. I should be able to research and develop them in my spare time. Yoichi-san, I accept this commission."

Uchiha Yoichi smiled upon hearing this, "Thank you, Jonin Ikemoto."

Afterward, the two discussed some more details. To formalize things, Uchiha Yoichi also signed a contract with Jonin Ikemoto. Even if one party made a mistake afterward, there was a contract in place.

It might not be legally binding, but it at least provided a reasonable basis for retaliation.

For the three types of medicines, Uchiha Yoichi paid another three million ryo. This wasn't just for one type of medicine; if he was unsatisfied later, Uchiha Yoichi could freely ask Jonin Ikemoto to research and modify them.

The influx of several million and tens of millions of ryo previously made Uchiha Yoichi feel that such a large sum of money would last him half a lifetime. However, when he actually started spending it, it probably wouldn't even last a few months.

On the way back, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly remembered, "Elder Kenji mentioned that the Shimura clan has businesses outside. They should have quite a lot of goods and money. The medicines confiscated from the Shimura clan last time can also be sold, but I'll have to give half to the Security Force then."

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