Battlefield

Watching Uchiha Gen, Hatake Sakumo wore an unreadable expression. As a swordsman, he was highly sensitive to sword arts; just by observing the Chakra Scalpel Uchiha Gen had wielded, he could deduce that the boy possessed a mastery of swordsmanship that was truly exquisite.

"This child..."

"The poison you were afflicted with was named Chiyo Poison No. 5 by Tsunade. This poison is primarily used for coating blades. Looking at your wound, you must have forcibly 'cauterized' it with chakra the moment you were struck.

It is a crude method of treatment, but it is effective. Even if I hadn't provided the antidote, you could have held on for a long time. However, I do not recommend using this method repeatedly unless absolutely necessary; your constitution does not have strong regenerative capabilities."

Uchiha Gen stopped in his tracks and turned his head to speak to Hatake Sakumo.

He was not wrong. Even if he hadn't immediately neutralized the poison for Hatake Sakumo, the man could have held on for quite a while. Hatake Sakumo's experience in dealing with toxins was excellent, and Chiyo's poison had not spread within his body.

However, this method of relying on chakra to instantly "cauterize" cells and induce necrosis to block the infiltration of toxins was not suitable for ordinary ninjas. Although Hatake Sakumo was incredibly strong, in this ninja world where bloodline was supreme, he still fell into the category of an ordinary person.

"Ah? Thank you for the reminder, I will be careful."

Hatake Sakumo was stunned at these words, then immediately expressed his gratitude.

"Rest. Try not to refine chakra for the next two days; let your body have a recovery period."

Having said that, Uchiha Gen turned and walked away.

"What a unique and outstanding youth. I wonder if my future child will be as much of a genius."

Watching Uchiha Gen's departing back, Hatake Sakumo's eyes held anticipation and a smile; he was already preparing to have children.

Returning to his tent, Uchiha Gen had just opened the flap when he saw Tsunade half-lying on his bed.

"Get down."

Without a hint of politeness, Uchiha Gen spoke directly to the woman who had two dark circles under her eyes.

"Ha~~ don't be so stingy. Let me lie down for a while. These past few days have truly exhausted me. That old thing Chiyo, the poison she concocted is actually quite something, but it's nothing once it meets me, Tsunade."

Tsunade merely waved her hand dismissively and yawned at his words, continuing to lie there like a salted fish.

"You cracked it all?"

Uchiha Gen raised an eyebrow.

"Haha, after days and nights of effort, I have reverse-engineered the raw materials for all of that old hag Chiyo's poisons and compiled a list of dosages.

With this, the other medical ninjas in the Medical Department can prescribe the right medicine and prepare the corresponding antidotes. Furthermore, as long as there is enough antidote, the Sand ninjas' poison will be completely useless."

Tsunade sat up from the bed and spoke with excitement.

"So, what does that have to do with you running to my bed? Where is your own tent?"

Uchiha Gen looked at the excited Tsunade with an expressionless face. The current Tsunade looked nothing like a beauty; with a pair of dark circles and a head of messy hair, she looked quite disheveled.

"Tch, stingy. I came to find you for a reason. Just a moment ago, Nara Rurin came to see me. According to him, this time, Senior Sakumo killed two incredible figures.

These two dead guys had deep ties to the Sand commander Ebizo, and they held significant power within Sunagakure. Therefore, according to Nara Rurin's speculation, Ebizo will definitely organize a frontal assault to stir up the morale that Sunagakure lost after their deaths.

In other words, the chance you've been waiting for to get on the battlefield has arrived, because I will definitely be going to this frontal battle."

Tsunade's expression was complex. Although Uchiha Gen had spoken to her very thoroughly, she was still worried. The cruelty of war...

Uchiha Gen was, after all, a child not even ten years old, and those eyes of his...

"So it's finally time. You've really kept me waiting."

The corners of Uchiha Gen's mouth curled up.

"On the battlefield, because I have to be responsible for performing the Katsuyu: Great Healing Technique, I might not be able to look after you. You... be extra careful. The battlefield is very dangerous."

Tsunade looked at Uchiha Gen with a hint of worry.

"Actually, I'm quite dangerous myself."

Uchiha Gen smiled faintly and spoke softly.

The next day, at the front-line temporary command center.

At this moment, the command center was packed with people, and Uchiha Gen had followed Tsunade inside.

However, just as they stepped into the room, a cold voice rang out.

"Since when can a mere Genin enter the command center? No sense of discipline at all; truly worthy of being an Uchiha."

Uchiha Gen turned his head to look and saw a middle-aged man with the Byakugan looking at him with disgust.

"Old..."

BOOM!!

Watching this Hyuga ninja, Uchiha Gen was about to retort, but before he could speak, a gust of wind rushed past him, and Tsunade had already slammed a fist into the Hyuga ninja's body.

"You think you can bully someone I brought? Senior Rurin, who is this guy? Acting so high and mighty? Doesn't he know that Gen is under the protection of me and my grandmother?"

Having punched the Hyuga ninja flying, Tsunade turned back to look at Nara Rurin, who was sitting in the main seat, and spoke softly with an annoyed expression.

"..."

Nara Rurin, who had been planning to play the peacemaker, felt his mouth twitch the moment Tsunade brought up Mito Uzumaki; he had no idea how to interject now.

"My dear lady, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"I can handle this myself."

Standing beside Tsunade, Uchiha Gen spoke up with a helpless expression.

This occasion was perfect for showing off, yet Tsunade had stolen his thunder before he could even begin; the inability to flex made him feel an itch he couldn't scratch.

"Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you."

Tsunade clapped her hands together, speaking with a look of triumph.

"Ahem, you are all colleagues, so please mind your conduct. Hyuga Yue, this is Uchiha Gen. As a representative of both the Medical Department and the Uchiha clan, his rank has been promoted to Jonin as an exception, so he naturally has the qualifications to attend this meeting. If you have any objections, you may take them up with the Hokage."

Nara Rurin sighed silently, cleared his throat, and spoke in a deep, steady voice.

"Understood. My apologies, Lord Uchiha Gen."

The Hyuga ninja named Hyuga Yue climbed up from the ground, clutching his chest as he spoke in a low voice.

"Interesting. False malice—so, you're just a bird being directed by someone else."

Watching Hyuga Yue stand up, Uchiha Gen observed him for a moment before the corners of his mouth curled into a smirk.