Medical Ninja and Fish

"Hikawa."

Yakushi Nonō reminded him, "During the operation, you must behave yourself. Don't run around or move recklessly."

"I understand."

Hikawa nodded.

"Begin."

Tsunade stepped up to the operating table and put on her gloves.

Hikawa stood to one side and watched.

Though he had an adult's soul, the sight of someone being cut open still made him uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he got used to it after watching for a while. At least he did not vomit on the spot.

Three hours later, the operation ended.

To Hikawa, surgery in the Ninja World felt like a combination of science and ninjutsu.

Simply put, Medical Ninjutsu was added to the scientific surgical procedures of his previous life to save time and enhance the results.

"Hikawa, how do you feel?"

Tsunade removed her mask, revealing her exquisite face.

"As expected of Tsunade-sama. You easily accomplished what others could not."

Hikawa praised her.

"You smooth-talking little brat."

Tsunade could not help but smile. "That's not what I was asking."

"I learned quite a lot."

Hikawa answered honestly.

"You have good mental fortitude."

Tsunade headed outside. "In that regard, you're suited to becoming a Medical Ninja."

"Tsunade-sama."

Yamanaka Inoichi, who had been waiting outside, hurried forward.

"He's out of danger."

Tsunade gave a slight nod. "But if you want to read his memories, it would be best to wait until tomorrow."

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

Yamanaka Inoichi finally let out a breath.

"All right, the operation is over. I have my own business to attend to."

Tsunade turned and waved. "Goodbye, everyone."

Before long, she had disappeared from sight.

Hikawa could not help but sigh. As expected of Tsunade—decisive and dashing.

But... the business she mentioned would not be gambling, would it?

That was very possible.

Hikawa suddenly recalled a saying.

Though she fought, drank, and gambled, she was still a good ninja.

Hikawa glanced at Yamanaka Inoichi, then followed Yakushi Nonō back to her office.

"Hikawa."

Yakushi Nonō asked, "How are you doing with those medical texts?"

"I've more or less finished reading the basic medical texts."

Hikawa thought for a moment before answering.

"Good."

Yakushi Nonō took out a test paper from a drawer. "Finish it within two hours."

Hikawa's eyes lit up.

Was she preparing to teach him Medical Ninjutsu?

"Okay."

Hikawa sat in the office chair and began the test.

He finished it in less than two hours.

The basic medical texts did not require much comprehension. Rote memorization was enough.

"Not bad."

Yakushi Nonō nodded in satisfaction.

He had only gotten two questions wrong on the entire test. For a six-year-old child, that was practically a perfect score.

"Learning Medical Ninjutsu requires extremely strong Chakra control."

Yakushi Nonō put away the test paper. "Although you learned it at school, it is far from enough."

"Then what should I do?"

Hikawa asked with the look of a well-behaved student.

"Use fish."

Yakushi Nonō answered gently.

Hikawa's expression turned strange as he thought of a nun and fish.

Though the Yakushi Nonō before him was the Wandering Miko.

"Wait here."

Yakushi Nonō turned and left the office.

A few minutes later, she returned.

She opened a scroll, revealing a carp inside.

"Come here. I'll teach you."

Yakushi Nonō waved him over.

Under her guidance, Hikawa stretched out his hands, and Chakra surged forth.

He suddenly froze as several lines of text appeared before his eyes.

D-Rank Talent Entry: Medical Ninja.

Trigger condition: Possess three Medical Ninjutsu entries.

Current progress: 10%.

Hikawa could not help but feel excited.

The health bar had finally appeared.

As long as there was a health bar, even gods could be killed, let alone a mere Medical Ninja.

Like the equally D-Rank Entry, 'Genjutsu Genin,' its trigger condition was also learning three ninjutsu.

Though it did not specify the rank, the simplest ninjutsu would clearly suffice, such as D-Rank and C-Rank techniques.

Time passed, and noon soon arrived.

"Take a break and eat."

Yakushi Nonō took out two Bento Boxes.

"Okay."

Hikawa withdrew his hands and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Although he was not expending much Chakra, maintaining it continuously was quite taxing.

No wonder Medical Ninjas began learning with fish.

"A bunch of bastards! Chasing me down several streets over so little money! It's not like I won't pay you back!"

At that moment, a familiar and irritable voice rang out from outside.

The voice drew closer, and Tsunade strode into the office while cursing.

"Tsunade-sama."

Yakushi Nonō reminded her, "Please don't make loud noises in the hospital."

Tsunade dropped onto the sofa, the flesh of her hips quivering slightly as she crossed her legs.

She wore high-heeled sandals, her jade-like feet hanging in the air and exposing a row of toes painted with red nail polish.

"Lost again?"

Yakushi Nonō asked, long accustomed to this.

"I was just unlucky today."

Tsunade curled her lips, looking thoroughly displeased.

"..."

Yakushi Nonō fell silent.

Just today?

She was unlucky every day. She simply was not suited to gambling at all.

"Are there any more Bento Boxes?"

Tsunade glanced at the two Bento Boxes on the coffee table and asked.

"Here."

Hikawa obediently handed her the bento box in his hands.

Tsunade could not help but pause.

This scene felt oddly familiar.

"I'll go get another one."

Yakushi Nonō rose and left.

"You eat."

Tsunade reached out and rubbed Hikawa's head. "I'll wait for Nonō."

She patted his head again!

Hikawa was furious.

One day, he would definitely get revenge!

"Tsunade-sama."

In less than a minute, Yakushi Nonō returned with a bento box.

"Thanks."

Tsunade opened the bento box and picked up her chopsticks.

The Bento Boxes came from the hospital cafeteria. They tasted ordinary, but as ninjas, they were not picky.

After all, they ate even worse while on missions.

"Hikawa is already learning Medical Ninjutsu?"

Tsunade noticed the scroll and carp not far away and asked casually.

"Yes."

Yakushi Nonō explained, "His foundation is already sufficient."

"So he's a little genius."

Tsunade's eyes shifted, and a sly look appeared on her face. "Hikawa, if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

"Tsunade-sama, are you trying to borrow money from me again?"

Yakushi Nonō saw through her immediately.

"I'll pay you back once I win!"

Tsunade was not embarrassed even after being exposed.

"..."

Yakushi Nonō had a good temper, but even she felt helpless now.

Had Tsunade ever won?

She seriously doubted it.

"Can I go too?"

Hikawa raised his head and asked.

"You're a child. You can't go to the Casino."

Yakushi Nonō hurriedly said.

It would be terrible if Hikawa were led astray.

Tsunade glanced at him and suddenly thought of Hashirama Senju.

The source of her gambling habit.

Hashirama Senju had taken her to the Casino ever since she was little.

"I'm very lucky."

Hikawa recalled a saying from his previous life.

Bet against Tsunade, and you'll own a seaside villa.

He truly wanted to give it a try.

"No!"

Yakushi Nonō firmly refused.

Under the table, Tsunade nudged Hikawa with her foot and gave him a meaningful look.

It was not that she wanted to teach him gambling. She simply regarded him as a lucky charm.

What kind of childish behavior was this?

Hikawa froze for a moment, then suddenly understood.

Was she planning to take him along?