Blue Healing Potion

Konoha Hospital Laboratory.

Natsuki looked at the crushed medicinal herbs before him and reached out with a solemn expression.

Chakra surged from his palm, enveloping the herbs.

The herbs began to churn. Under the filtering of Chakra, their impurities were removed, and they eventually turned into powder.

Natsuki could not help but let out a sigh of relief at the sight.

After three months of study, his extraction technique had finally reached a passing standard.

It was now October, and the second semester of Second Grade Class A was already more than halfway through.

During this period, Natsuki had done only three things: missions, classes, and potion-making.

He and Nawaki had completed a total of twelve missions under Orochimaru, including five B-Rank Missions. He had killed seven Chunin.

He was now only two Chunin and one Special Jonin away from unlocking Ability Two of the Megumi Fushiguro Template.

Natsuki placed the powder into a beaker and raised his hand again.

Under the influence of Chakra, the powder clumped together and formed a black pill.

This was a Military Ration Pill.

"You completed the production of a Military Ration Pill in just three months. Your talent may not be top-tier, but it is still quite good."

Tsunade, who had watched the entire process from across from Natsuki, praised him.

"It is all thanks to Teacher Tsunade's excellent instruction."

Natsuki picked up the Military Ration Pill from the beaker and tossed it into his mouth.

An intense medicinal taste shot straight to his head, making him frown deeply.

He could finally understand why Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke had looked so miserable after eating Haruno Sakura's Military Ration Pills.

"Here."

Tsunade smiled and held out her hand.

A piece of candy rested in her fair palm.

"Thank you, Teacher Tsunade."

Natsuki ate the candy, and its sweetness dispelled the strange taste of the Military Ration Pill.

He carefully sensed the changes within his body. His Chakra had indeed increased, but not by much.

No wonder that, in the later stages of the original story, almost no ninja ate Military Ration Pills.

The amount of Chakra restored by a Military Ration Pill was merely a drop in the bucket.

Moreover, in a battle between top-tier experts, taking a Military Ration Pill might become an opening that an enemy could seize to deal a devastating blow.

Natsuki felt that the most useful pills in the original story were the Akimichi Clan's Three-Colored Pills.

They could effectively boost one's strength during the early and middle stages.

"For the remaining time, continue making Military Ration Pills until the process is second nature to you."

Tsunade walked toward the exit. "If you have any questions, come find me in my office."

The door closed.

Natsuki looked toward the medicine cabinet some distance away.

Konoha Hospital kept a certain stock of common medicinal herbs from the Ninja World, including the seven ingredients for Blue Healing Potion.

Natsuki stepped forward and took out one portion of each of the seven herbs.

He paused, then took out another five medicinal herbs.

Natsuki intended to make the Blue Healing Potion under the guise of an accident.

Of the twelve medicinal herbs he had taken out, four could be used to make Anti-inflammatory Ointment.

Anti-inflammatory Ointment was a medicinal salve that already existed in the Ninja World.

Natsuki could claim that, while making Anti-inflammatory Ointment, he had an idea on a whim and accidentally created the Blue Healing Potion.

Time slowly passed.

After failing twice, Natsuki successfully made the Blue Healing Potion.

Blue Healing Potion was somewhat more difficult to make than a Military Ration Pill, though not by much.

[Congratulations, Host, for unlocking Ability Two of the Enfirea Template: Blue Healing Potion.]

Natsuki's body shuddered as he felt a massive amount of experience flood through him.

If his success rate for making Blue Healing Potion had been sixty percent before, it was now one hundred percent.

So this was the effect of unlocking an ability?

Natsuki could not help but nod.

Under normal circumstances, it was difficult for potion-making to achieve a one-hundred-percent success rate.

This was why, when asking medical ninja or physicians to make medicine, people always prepared several portions of ingredients.

Now that Natsuki had a one-hundred-percent success rate, he would invisibly save a great deal of medicinal material.

He picked up the Blue Healing Potion, hesitated for a moment, then gave up on testing it on himself.

He was not injured, so even if he drank it, it would be difficult to determine its exact effects.

Natsuki turned and left the laboratory, heading to Tsunade's office.

He knocked on the door and entered.

"Natsuki."

Tsunade set down the documents in her hands and asked, "Did you run into some problem?"

"After becoming familiar with making Military Ration Pills, I also tried making Anti-inflammatory Ointment."

Natsuki answered, "But after mixing several medicinal herbs together, I accidentally made a new potion."

A puzzled expression appeared on Tsunade's face.

What did he mean, he had accidentally made a new medicine?

The emergence of a new medicine was much more troublesome than creating a new ninjutsu.

It involved researching the combinations of all kinds of medicinal herbs. One small mistake could turn it into poison.

"Teacher Tsunade, take a look at this."

Natsuki took out the Blue Healing Potion and handed it to her.

Tsunade accepted the Blue Healing Potion and began examining it.

After taking a sniff, she drank it in one gulp.

As the most outstanding medical ninja, she also possessed the finest detoxification abilities.

As long as the Blue Healing Potion was not a deadly poison on Ibuse's level, she was confident she could detoxify herself after drinking it.

And based on her judgment, this was not poison.

Tsunade closed her eyes.

She carefully felt the changes in her body.

A moment later, surprise appeared on her face.

"The effect of this potion is equivalent to a D-rank Healing Jutsu."

Tsunade took a deep breath and said.

Healing Jutsu was equivalent to a weakened version of the Mystical Palm Technique. It could treat light injuries, whether internal or external.

While it could not cure moderate or severe injuries, it could still have some effect by buying time until help arrived.

Natsuki was not surprised by this.

After all, the system had made it clear that Blue Healing Potion could promote the body's natural recovery and slowly heal injuries.

"Its only drawback is that it takes five seconds to take effect, which means it is not suitable for combat."

Tsunade paused, then evaluated, "Even so, it can still be called a highly useful invention."

The fundamental reason was that there were too few medical ninja.

Carrying Blue Healing Potion was equivalent to carrying around a Genin medical ninja capable of using Healing Jutsu.

Then what about Red Healing Potion: Blood of God and Stamina Recovery Potion?

Wouldn't that be equivalent to carrying a Jonin medical ninja around?

Their strategic significance was simply extraordinary.

Natsuki was certain that if he handed over Red Healing Potion: Blood of God and Stamina Recovery Potion, he would become Tsunade's treasured darling.

The kind she would fear dropping if she held him in her palm, or melting if she kept him in her mouth.

But handing them over was out of the question.

Taking out the relatively unimportant Blue Healing Potion was already enough.

He would earn less money this way, but this was the Ninja World. Strength reigned supreme, and money came second.

Surviving and becoming stronger were the top priorities.

As for Red Healing Potion: Blood of God and Stamina Recovery Potion, he planned to cooperate with Orochimaru or Tsunade.

First, because they could not possibly be mass-produced.

Second, because he could not obtain their raw materials alone.

For example, Hashirama Cells and Tailed Beast Chakra.

But he could not cooperate with them directly, either.

He had no way to explain their origins. The best method was still to have a flash of inspiration like today.

By now, he had already established his persona to a preliminary degree. What remained was simply a matter of time.

"Although the Ninja World has quite a few medicines for treating injuries, medicines whose effects rival Medical Ninjutsu are exceedingly rare."

Tsunade looked at Natsuki and sighed. "You really are full of surprises."

Blue Healing Potion was already enough to make her see him in a new light.

Although it could not be used during battle, it could still serve a significant purpose after a battle.

"How do you plan to handle this formula of yours?"

Tsunade asked again.

According to Konoha's rules, whatever someone invented belonged to them.

However, they could also hand it over to Konoha in exchange for merit.

"This potion cannot achieve its greatest value in my hands."

With a resolute expression, Natsuki said, "I intend to hand it over so the village can promote it and save more ninja."

Tsunade immediately revealed a look of surprise.

Natsuki's answer far exceeded her expectations.

"You have already grasped the true essence of a medical ninja."

Tsunade recovered and praised him. "If you were not already Orochimaru's student, I would definitely make you my student."

"I am your student now as well."

Natsuki spoke seriously.

"That is true."

Tsunade stood up and said, "Come with me to see Teacher. I will not let you suffer a loss."

"Thank you, Teacher Tsunade."

Natsuki nodded.

The two of them soon arrived at the Hokage Office.

"Natsuki, I knew I had not misjudged you."

After hearing everything, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke with great satisfaction.

What an outstanding inheritor of the Will of Fire!

"Teacher, this potion should be made and promoted by Konoha Hospital."

Tsunade said gravely, "As the potion's inventor, Natsuki should receive thirty percent of the profits."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was slightly taken aback.

He could understand giving Natsuki a share.

But was thirty percent not too high?

After all, Konoha would provide the medicinal herbs and manpower. It was equivalent to Natsuki receiving thirty percent of the profits without doing anything.

Hiruzen Sarutobi considered it, then ultimately agreed.

First, because Konoha would not lose out.

Medical ninja were scarce in the Ninja World, and Blue Healing Potion would certainly become extremely popular.

Moreover, since it could not take effect during battle, Konoha could even sell it to other ninja villages at a high price.

Konoha at least had Tsunade. The medical ninja in other ninja villages were even more pitifully scarce; some entire villages could not find more than a few medical ninja.

Second, because Natsuki was one of their own, a ninja of the Hokage's faction.

And since he could invent one formula, he could invent two, or even more.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

Natsuki could not help but grow excited.

At present, no one in Konoha dared touch him, because Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, and Tsunade stood behind him.

And the thirty percent share of Blue Healing Potion's profits meant he could make a fortune while lying at home.

Given enough time, he might even become Konoha's richest man.