A Brave New World

Hoshino Maki, startled, quickly raised his hands and gave a French military salute, signaling he hadn't done anything.

He then remembered he was in the Ninja World now and no one would take photos and write sensational articles. He quickly withdrew his hand and helped the woman in front of him up.

Miho looked at the woman as she got up and realized something. She whispered, "Yuko."

She glanced at Hoshino Maki. Hesitating, she didn't stop him this time.

"Take me to see the patient first."

Yuko took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, nodded gently, and led them towards the ward. Some people who wanted to confirm Hoshino Maki's medical skills followed them.

While they were walking, Miho briefly explained the woman's situation to Hoshino Maki.

Yuko's husband was a Chunin from Sunagakure. She herself owned a flower shop in the village and they had a son. It could be said they had a happy and fulfilling family.

However, due to the recent surprise attack by Cloud Ninja, her husband was severely injured and sent back to the village for treatment. But the village's Medical Ninja were helpless and told her to prepare for the worst.

With the pillar of their family gone, things got worse. The Land of Wind had very few flower varieties, most needing to be imported. Due to the potential for war, the flower shop's supply channels were blocked, and people didn't have much demand for flowers. Business would likely plummet, making it impossible to sustain. As a woman without the strength to even tie up a chicken, her future life with her child would be extremely difficult.

Moreover, as far as Hoshino Maki knew, Sunagakure's compensation was very low. It could barely ensure survival, let alone timely disbursement. If you didn't bribe the ninja in charge of compensation, it could be delayed for half a year.

In this regard, the bereaved families could only endure. After all, those involved were from the Elders' clans, and no one would stand up for them.

Therefore, late payments and insufficient amounts became an unspoken rule that everyone knew.

Miho had previously stopped Hoshino Maki from treating others because people with simple ailments were handled by the hospital doctors. Only those with no other options would come to him to try their luck. These were usually difficult diseases or complicated surgeries, and any mistake could cause him significant trouble.

After all, he had no one to back him up.

But Miho knew Yuko's family well. If Hoshino Maki couldn't cure him, they wouldn't blame him. They would just consider it a last resort.

"Ziluo, Mom's home."

The woman adjusted her emotions outside the ward and opened the door with a smile, speaking to the boy who was wiping his father's face.

The boy looked about 4 or 5 years old, wearing a dark green T-shirt that was slightly faded from frequent washing. His spiky, light gray hair framed eyes that lacked the innocence of other children, instead holding a maturity that didn't belong to his age.

"Mom, Aunt Miho."

"Little Ziluo is such a good boy."

Miho smiled and bent down, ruffling the little guy's hair, then glanced at Hoshino Maki.

Sigh...

He was cuter when he was little.

Hoshino Maki looked at her speechlessly. Although she hadn't said anything, he understood her meaning.

But he didn't have time to complain, as the name "Ziluo" caught his attention.

In the anime, besides Might Guy and Rock Lee, Ziluo was also impressive with his Taijutsu. However, Might Guy could actually use Ninjutsu, though his talent was questionable.

Unlike Rock Lee, who was taught by the Ninja Academy and Might Guy from a young age and learned the Eight Inner Gates, this Ziluo had no guidance, no encouragement, and couldn't even get into the Ninja Academy. He endured scorn and ridicule, relying solely on his own hard training to create the Seven Days Breathing Method and Silent Fist. From the anime, it seemed the Seven Days Breathing Method might not have been fully developed, but his Taijutsu talent was still astonishing.

"Little Ziluo, you will definitely become an excellent ninja in the future. If you have any problems, you can always come to me."

Hoshino Maki bowed and ruffled Little Ziluo's hair, encouraging him with a smile.

"Huh?"

Little Ziluo hadn't started his Ninjutsu training yet and didn't understand the meaning of the words from the handsome older brother in front of him. He looked up at him in confusion.

Hoshino Maki didn't explain anything. He gestured towards the hospital bed, and Miho nodded, taking Ziluo's hand. "Little Ziluo, Auntie will take you to get something to eat."

Ziluo glanced at his mother. Seeing her nod, he obediently followed her out. Miho closed the door behind them, blocking the people who were peeking inside.

Medical Ninjutsu, in simple terms, is a Ninjutsu that stimulates human cells or tissues through precise control of Chakra, promoting self-healing by consuming the body's Vitality.

Ninjutsu that requires such precise control is best when there is minimal interference. Miho knew this, so she took the child outside.

Yuko unbuttoned her husband's patient gown. Scars were visible on his chest and abdomen, some numbering over a dozen. A few were fatal wounds. It was partly luck that he was still alive, indicating he was a Veteran Ninja with rich combat experience.

Hoshino Maki looked at the unconscious man before him, feeling a bit nervous.

He wasn't Hoshino Maki, or rather, he was now a combination of Hoshino Maki and Ye Mu.

His original name was Ye Mu, a 996 office worker. Because his company was producing a set of Naruto-themed souvenirs, he was asked to come up with a plan. He stayed up for three consecutive nights to finish this "long anime with 100 main episodes and 620 flashback episodes." Just as he was about to sleep soundly, his boss called him to go drinking.

And then there was no "then."

It was all memories filled with Alcohol.

Hoshino Maki shook his head, pushing away the memories in his mind. Why did he start reminiscing after coming to the Ninja World?

Hoshino Maki's movement startled Yuko, who was carefully observing his expression. He was shaking his head before any treatment had begun. Was her husband's injury so severe that it was beyond saving just by looking at it?

Thinking of the dark and hopeless future, she was overcome with grief and sobbed on her husband's chest.

"Madam, please don't cry, he's not dead yet."

Hoshino Maki was also startled by her reaction. Could it be that he was reincarnated as Conan? The person could have been saved, but he showed up and the patient died?

He quickly grabbed the patient's wrist. Seeing that there was still a pulse, he breathed a sigh of relief and complained.

"Huh?! N-no, I'm sorry. I saw you shaking your head the whole time, and I thought..."

Yuko felt the faint heartbeat in her palm, her face flushed. She jumped up like a startled rabbit, her face red and flustered.

Hoshino Maki shook his head, saying no more. He circulated the chakra within his body, his palms covered in pale blue chakra flames, and pressed them against the other person's chest, spreading towards the surrounding meridians.

The situation was similar to what Miho had told him: fractured ribs, with broken pieces piercing the lungs and causing bleeding. Fortunately, the depth of the penetration wasn't too great, which was why the person had lasted this long.

But the position of the penetration was terrible, close to two pulmonary arteries. Without exceptional chakra control skills, performing surgery would be impossible. If he punctured an artery, the patient wouldn't survive the operation.

No wonder the medical ninja at the hospital had said he was beyond saving.

From Hoshino Maki's original memories, the standard of surgical operations throughout the entire Ninja World wasn't high.

Furthermore, Sunagakure's environment was filled with poisonous insects and scorpions. Coupled with the fact that the leader of the medical department, Chiyo, was a master of poisons, the overall development leaned towards poison and antidote use. Such surgery might only be possible for elite medical ninja, but that wasn't someone an ordinary Chunin could easily summon.

If it were the Hoshino Maki of the past, he would likely be helpless too. But now...

Hoshino Maki summoned the system panel.

Current Medical Value: 0/100 Available Upgrade Points: 0 Owned Ninjutsu: Chakra Refinement

His original medical ninjutsu had been directly evolved into Chakra Refinement using the system's initial evolution points. Theoretically, his control over chakra was even stronger than Tsunade, the pinnacle of medical ninjutsu!

This didn't mean his medical skills surpassed Tsunade's. After all, medical skills were composed of technique and knowledge, and his current knowledge reserve was still very shallow. But... chakra was his cheat!

Such a cheat was too overpowered in surgery.

Hoshino Maki attempted to insert his chakra into the gap between the abdomen and the fractured rib. Pale blue chakra enveloped the bone, and under the traction of chakra threads, it was slowly pulled out.

Success!

This feeling of effortless control was profound. Under Hoshino Maki's hands, chakra seemed like an extension of his body, performing actions that ordinary medical ninja could only dream of, all according to his will.

"Mmm--!"

Yuko saw her husband, who had been in a coma, suddenly frown and let out a muffled groan. She couldn't help but gasp, then quickly covered her mouth.

This was the first reaction her husband had shown since falling into a coma. She was afraid of disturbing the young man's treatment.

Rib splicing, cleaning bone fragments, repairing cells.

Unknowingly, the surgery had reached its final stages. Hoshino Maki used his chakra to crush the last small bone fragment, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"You're fine now. Just rest, and you'll recover quickly."

He could perform the surgery, but he couldn't replenish the body's losses over this period. At least, he hadn't mastered that technique yet.

Yuko had been waiting anxiously by the side, her hands clasped tightly, fearing that the young man opposite her would suddenly show a grave expression and deliver bad news.

Only now did she finally get a moment to breathe.

"Thank you, thank you so much!"

Glancing at her husband, whose complexion had regained a hint of color, she was about to kneel to thank Hoshino Maki, but he stopped her: "No need to thank me, we just help each other out."

Hoshino Maki paid no mind to the confused expression on the other side.

You laugh at Brother Maki for being too crazy, Brother Maki laughs at you for not seeing through it.

On the panel that only Hoshino Maki could see, it clearly read:

Medical Points: 3/100

Saving one person adds 3 points. Won't conquering the ninja world be just around the corner?

Fake Transmigrator: Enduring humiliation and living precariously ×

Real Transmigrator: Taking off after saving a few people √

Just as Hoshino Maki was lost in a beautiful fantasy of his future life, a commotion erupted at the door.

Although some of the people waiting outside had left, many still remained in place.

Most of those willing to wait were people with incurable diseases or those who needed surgery but couldn't find elite Medical Ninjas. Upon hearing the quiet inside being broken, they all crowded forward, craning their necks or pressing their ears against the door, eager to know what was happening.

"Everyone, please make way."

The young nurse who had been keeping watch here saw movement inside and immediately went to notify the Head Nurse. Miho hurriedly led Xiao Ziluo towards the ward.

Just then, the ward door opened, and Hoshino Maki walked out with a calm expression. Miho's heart sank, and she thought: This is bad.

Based on her past experience assisting other Medical Ninjas, it was normal for a Medical Ninja to be drenched in sweat and pale after a high-precision Surgery. It wasn't uncommon for them to even collapse mid-operation and have another rush in to take over.

After all, Medical Ninjutsu was a triple test of Chakra reserves, control, and mental strength. An ordinary Medical Ninja could only perform about three ordinary-level surgeries a day.

Of course, there were exceptional ninjas who could break this rule, but none performed as exaggeratedly as Hoshino Maki. Miho took a careful look at him.

Hmm. Does a single drop of sweat count as exhaustion?

She was more inclined to believe that the window hadn't been closed properly and the outside temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius had played a role.

"Fate is decided by heaven, Ziying won't blame you."

Saying this, she opened her arms wide and stepped forward to give Hoshino Maki a comforting hug.

Unexpectedly, a dark shadow darted out from behind Hoshino Maki and grabbed Miho, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Yuko, my condolences..."

"Ziying is saved! He's all better!"

Miho, who had been held, was stunned at first. looked up at Hoshino Maki. smiled and nodded at her.

The crowd, who had formed a circle, immediately erupted in an uproar.

During Ziying's hospitalization, Yuko had repeatedly begged the hospital to let better Medical Ninjas take over, but was always refused.

Because of this, had gained some notoriety within the hospital, and many people knew of her situation and felt sorry for her.

Now that the problem was solved, did that mean...

Without regard for the two women hugging each other, the crowd surged forward to Hoshino Maki, pouring out their own or their relatives' illnesses. Some impatient ones even directly grabbed Hoshino Maki's hand, wanting him to go with them. For a moment, the doorway of the ward was as chaotic as a marketplace.

"Silence!"

A stern, low female voice rang out. The crowd immediately fell silent, heads bowed, standing at attention.

Anyone who frequented the hospital would never forget Lord Moyuzi's voice.

Hoshino Maki looked up slightly, sizing up the newcomer, but was quickly tugged at the sleeve by Miho.

"No shouting in the hospital. Do I need to remind you?"

Saying this, swept a sharp gaze over the crowd, finally settling on Hoshino Maki.

"Miho, explain the situation."

As Moyuzi listened to the account, a glint occasionally flashed from beneath her lowered eyelids. If what she said was true, then Sunagakure might have a prodigy in Medical Ninjutsu comparable to Lord Tsunade!

"Take me to see Ziying."

Without waiting for Miho to lead the way, Moyuzi strode towards the sickbed, her right hand covered in Chakra as carefully examined Ziying's condition.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Moyuzi withdrew her hand, remaining silent.

This caused Yuko, who had just relaxed, to become anxious again.

Had her husband's surgery not been successful?

Or was there some other problem?

"Your name is Hoshino Maki, right?"

Moyuzi looked at the young man before her, waved for the others to leave the room, and then said sternly, "Prepare yourself. In three days, I will take you to see Lord Chiyo."

"Yes."

Hoshino Maki nodded in agreement.

With Moyuzi's intervention, the onlookers no longer dared to bother Hoshino Maki. However, as they left, Hoshino Maki voluntarily promised to treat patients in need tomorrow, which made Moyuzi, who hadn't gone far, look at him with new admiration.

This kind-hearted child should bring peace and hope to this decaying village?

She thought so.

War, Sunagakure needed a war.

Returning to the ward, Hoshino Maki looked at the rows of earth-yellow houses outside the window and the flying sand that could block the scorching sun, and he had a general plan for the future.

To be honest, if the immigration threshold in this world wasn't so high, he would have wanted to flee to Konoha to latch onto someone powerful.

Whether in terms of ninja strength or resource ownership, Konoha was undoubtedly the top contender.

Then he could become a Chunin and teach at the Ninja Academy, with the Konoha 12 as his disciples. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

But upon careful consideration, he rejected this naive idea.

Firstly, if you leave your own village, you will be labeled a rogue ninja. In the future, Sunagakure ninjas who encounter you will have to eliminate you. Some villages, like Kirigakure, are even more extreme, with dedicated Chasing Ninja Squads to hunt down rogue ninjas.

Therefore, to survive, he could only choose among the Five Great Shinobi Villages. But he was already in Sunagakure, and apart from Konoha, the other villages held little appeal for him.

But Konoha's green card wasn't that easy to obtain.

Especially after the Third Hokage took office, he was unwilling to conflict with various countries, particularly the great ninja villages. If he went to join them, he would most likely be rejected, or even escorted back to Sunagakure.

Even if accepted, he would likely be treated like a second-class citizen, and it would take several generations of intermarriage to become 'the people'.

It was like the Hōki Clan had defected from Konoha to Sunagakure years ago. They had intermarried and actively participated in village construction, essentially giving everything without receiving much in return. Even now, the place they lived was on the border of the Land of Wind and the Land of Rivers. If Konoha attacked, they would be the first line of defense, 'voluntarily' bleeding and crying for Sunagakure.

This was for an entire clan defecting. What about him alone? No ninja village would trust a lone wolf ninja.

If he were to follow the Akatsuki's route, he might as well stay and build a beautiful and prosperous new ninja village.

So Hoshino Maki could only passively fight alone until the end.

But thinking about it, it wasn't too bad. Although Sunagakure was at the bottom among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, its strength was still superior to the vast majority of ninja villages. Especially considering historical inertia, with the upcoming Third Shinobi World War and the Nine-Tails' Rampage, if he played his cards right, he could tear off a piece of Konoha!

Hoshino Maki leaned by the window, gazing blankly at Sunagakure outside. It was a place completely different from his previous world. After a long time, Hoshino Maki reached out his palm, cupping the empty air, and murmured, "What a beautiful world, it makes one want to conquer it."