The standoff between Tsunade and Orochimaru did not last long.
Because the person lying on the hospital bed had already made his decision.
He discreetly tugged at Slug Princess's sleeve, then offered a weak smile to Doctor Yokoo Kanta as he approached at an unhurried pace, as though he did not care in the slightest about the death sentence the doctor had just pronounced.
"I naturally trust Doctor Yokoo's professional expertise. Since my illness has reached this point, do you have any treatment plans?"
"I'm ashamed to say that Director Yamada's condition is indeed something I have never encountered in decades of practice. However, Konoha's medical field is brimming with talent, and the bloodline research project led by Lord Danzo has achieved considerable results in recent years.
"If you do not object, I believe that through further tissue and organ sampling, as well as in vitro experiments, we will eventually find a suitable course of treatment."
"Cough, cough... Then what samples does Doctor Yokoo specifically require?"
"Blood, hair, and materials related to radiological diagnosis go without saying... If possible, it would be best to conduct spinal cord sampling and chakra interfacing as well. That is the only way we can more accurately determine how your condition is progressing."
Yokoo Kanta inclined his head slightly in a gesture of respect, but his words were anything but polite!
Setting aside spinal cord sampling, which could seriously affect the patient's physical health, chakra interfacing essentially meant direct contact on a spiritual level!
Even ordinary shinobi would not accept such a "complete disclosure" diagnostic procedure unless absolutely necessary. Let alone someone like Director Yamada, an important member of Konoha's current decision-making circle—whether for public or private reasons, such extreme measures should never have been used on him!
As a trusted subordinate sent by Danzo,