Patrolling

Two days later, in the medical tent on the front lines of the Kumogakure battlefield.

"How's your recovery coming along? Are you ready to go on that patrol mission we talked about?"

Orochimaru looked at his disciple, his eyes revealing a mix of sadness and relief.

His disciple had just lost a teammate he had been with for several years, yet in just two or three days, he had already emerged from the gloom of losing his comrade. His current state seemed to indicate he could carry out further missions without issue.

Looking at Haku before him, Orochimaru couldn't help but think of another disciple of his, Nawaki. He had been able to recover quickly from any blow, full of hope and passion for everything, but it was a pity.

The figures of the two gradually overlapped in Orochimaru's eyes.

Suddenly, Orochimaru seemed to think of something, and his gaze turned cold.

"I hope it's not what I'm imagining. Otherwise? Hmph!"

Haku looked at Orochimaru, and after being asked a question, he began to put on a show of changing expressions.

Although he didn't know why Orochimaru had that look on his face or what he was thinking, it was best not to provoke the current Orochimaru. So, he replied weakly.

"Yes, the medical ninjutsu I learned from Lady Tsunade is almost ready for practical application. I've already treated myself these past two days, and there are no major problems with my body. If necessary, I can go on patrol missions now."

Hearing that his disciple was fine, Orochimaru thought for a moment and arranged.

"Alright, then get yourself ready. You'll go on the mission with Minato Namikaze tomorrow."

"You were so severely injured before, and you recovered in just two days. It seems your medical ninjutsu is quite advanced now."

"Once the war with Kumogakure is over, I'll go find Tsunade and see if I can get the Creation Rebirth Jutsu and the Yin Seal from her. You should study sealing jutsu when you have time recently; the Yin Seal requires a foundation in sealing jutsu."

Orochimaru, who was about to leave, turned back as if he had thought of something and specifically instructed Haku.

"Also, regarding that secret jutsu of yours, the Eight Gates, try to use it less in the future if possible. Although ninjas have strong recovery abilities due to chakra, I've recently discovered that the total activity of human cells is fixed. Each injury consumes cellular activity. Be careful yourself."

Hearing Orochimaru mention cellular activity, Haku understood that the current Orochimaru had begun researching the human body. However, judging by the timeline, he shouldn't have delved too deeply yet. He wondered if he had started human experimentation, but he thought it was unlikely.

If Teacher Orochimaru had already started human experiments, he would have to prepare a fallback for himself.

"Okay, Teacher Orochimaru. I'll try to use it less. Last time, I was forced to. If I didn't, my life would have been gone."

Hearing Haku's words, Orochimaru didn't say anything more. Ninjas were like that; one could be forced to do things at any time.

"Yes, you know what you're doing."

"Right, you and Minato Namikaze only have three months. Make good use of this time."

Orochimaru left Haku's tent, and before leaving, he told Haku a timeframe. In Haku's view, this time represented the final battle or truce between the two ninja villages.

After Haku was alone in the tent, he began to assess his current combat strength.

This injury was the most severe since coming to the Naruto World. His entire body was almost shattered, with no part unscathed. However, the combat power feedback from his Saiyan bloodline was also the greatest.

[Combat Power: 75] [S-Cells: 60] [Ninjutsu: 12] [Taijutsu: 22] [Genjutsu: 0] [Intelligence: 16] [Strength: 25] [Speed: 19] [Chakra: 32] [Hand Seals: 6] [Energy: 10.1]

"Have I steadily reached Jonin-level strength?"

Looking at his Jonin-level strength, Haku began to fantasize about a beautiful future.

"I hope the enemies I encounter this time are more numerous, so I can gather enough energy to awaken the System directly. Otherwise, I'll have to continue participating in the war. While harvesting enemies on this battlefield with Kumogakure is easy, there are also more uncontrollable factors and greater danger. If I kill too many and perform too brilliantly, I'll attract the attention of the Raikage. The Raikage in the Naruto World have no honor; they love to bully the weak and will strike when they get the chance."

"And the danger on this battlefield isn't just from Kumogakure. I know exactly how Nawaki died, and that scroll from last time. I wonder how Teacher Orochimaru will arrange things?"

Checking the time, Haku got up and packed his equipment, preparing to go out with Minato Namikaze tomorrow to gather some chakra essence energy.