Ninjutsu Scroll Launcher!

"Haha, so that means as long as I can defeat you, I can get this Ninjutsu Scroll Launcher, right?"

Takizawa Dan looked at the item in Shizune's hands, a flicker of heat flashing through his eyes.

This was a good piece of gear!

With this thing, he could use the Ninjutsu Scroll Launcher as a cover for whatever ninjutsu he released in the future.

As for the money to buy scrolls later... he was already Tsunade's personal disciple, and Tsunade gave him her monthly salary anyway; surely he wouldn't have to worry about not having money for scrolls?

This was the perfect cover-up artifact!

"Sure, but since I've already brought out this launcher, what are you going to put up as a stake?"

Shizune looked at Takizawa Dan with interest. She was curious to see what kind of surprise this exceptionally handsome little guy could offer her.

"This..."

A look of embarrassment immediately appeared on Takizawa Dan's face.

It was true that he had his eyes on her Ninjutsu Scroll Launcher, but the problem was that he didn't have anything of equal value to trade for it.

Whether it was his Wood Release or other abilities, they were secret techniques that couldn't be passed on. More importantly, he didn't even know how these ninjutsu were activated; the system just handled it for him.

Just as Takizawa Dan was at a loss, Tsunade, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up:

"Shizune, just give it your all. As long as you can beat Takizawa Dan today, I will quit gambling from now on! I'll never gamble again."

Shizune, who had previously looked uninterested, widened her eyes at these words!

"Tsunade-sama, are you... are you serious? As long as I win this match, you'll never gamble again?"

Shizune was so excited her voice trembled.

"Of course I'm serious. When has Tsunade ever gone back on her word?" Tsunade shrugged, her expression solemn.

Takizawa Dan, standing nearby, looked at Tsunade, speechless.

This woman was truly something else. She had already promised him she wouldn't gamble, and now she was using that as a wager.

This way, whether he won or lost, she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

What a cunning woman, Takizawa Dan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Tsunade clearly noticed Takizawa Dan's gaze, offered him a faint smile, and made a "hush" gesture.

"Alright! For the sake of Tsunade-sama's future, and so I can save up enough money to find a handsome boyfriend, I accept this battle! I will definitely defeat Takizawa Dan!"

With that, Shizune announced loudly.

In truth, Shizune had spent years trying to persuade Tsunade to quit gambling, but Tsunade was simply stubborn and pigheaded in that regard. Despite Shizune's repeated attempts, it had been to no avail.

As time passed, Shizune had no choice but to give up.

Since she had already accepted Tsunade as her master, could she really just walk away? Her master was like this, so she could only follow along.

But today, Tsunade had actually said, for the first time, that she would quit gambling!

Tsunade's word was as heavy as gold. Shizune had been with her for nearly twenty years and had never seen her break a promise.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Shizune swore she had to defeat Takizawa Dan quickly and seize this sure-fire chance.

Across from her, Takizawa Dan looked at the burning fighting spirit in Shizune's eyes and couldn't help but feel a deep sense of helplessness.

Sister Tsunade, you're throwing me into the fire pit!

Shizune was already one of the premier medical ninjas in the entire ninja world, and with her going all out, she might even be comparable to half of Tsunade.

If he hadn't received the system's medical inheritance, he would truly be in danger today.

Facing Takizawa Dan's gaze, Tsunade merely smiled faintly and looked away.

Didn't Takizawa Dan want to compete in medical arts?

Fine. She would simply let Shizune go all out and completely extinguish Takizawa Dan's arrogant mindset.

Everything was under her control—at least, that was what Tsunade believed for now.

And so, the medical competition between Takizawa Dan and Shizune began.

The two stood face to face, staring at each other.

As for the referee, that was naturally Tsunade, who was the only one present with the ability and seniority to oversee the match.

"The first round will test your understanding of medical arts. This round is a purely theoretical exam," Tsunade said with a slight smile.

Yes, a purely theoretical exam was the first hurdle.

Although practical application was crucial for a medical ninja, that was usually the second step.

The first step was always to build a mental foundation and learn various medical theories so that those theories could be guided into practice. If someone only knew how to perform procedures without the support of rich medical theory, they wouldn't get very far. They might even end up harming the patient, causing their injuries to worsen instead of improving.

This was the very thing Tsunade relied on to become the only legendary healer in the ninja world. Her medical theory was peerless!

"Understood, Tsunade-sama. I am ready. Please, give us the questions!"

Shizune said, her face full of ambition and confidence.

"No rush. Takizawa Dan, are you ready?"

Tsunade did not pose a question immediately, choosing instead to look at Takizawa Dan first.

When it came down to it, this competition was intended to temper Takizawa Dan's temperament, so Tsunade was far more focused on this newly accepted disciple.

"Don't worry, I'm ready, Sister Tsunade. Bring it on."

Takizawa Dan nodded, feeling no sense of urgency in his heart.

Possessing medical skills at the pinnacle of the entire ninja world, Takizawa Dan was not the least bit afraid of this minor medical contest.

If he were to fail here, he might as well forget about his system, let alone harbor dreams of making a name for himself in the ninja world; he might as well just find a block of tofu and bash his head against it!

"Very well. I ask you both: if a patient has sustained an injury to their leg, how should it be treated?"

Tsunade nodded slightly before asking.

Upon hearing this, Shizune spoke up immediately without a second thought: "Lady Tsunade, isn't this question a bit too simple? This is a beginner-level exam question; even a seven or eight-year-old child would know it!"

Tsunade replied calmly: "Oh? Then why don't you tell me."

"It's very simple. You just need to apply pressure to the upstream blood vessels, use bandages or tree branches to provide emergency hemostasis, then use chakra to seal the acupoints, supplemented by medication. The patient should be able to get out of bed and walk within three days," Shizune said.

"Hmm, that is correct, though it is quite conventional."

Tsunade nodded. It was a textbook answer; Shizune had essentially recited the standard procedure for emergency wound treatment word for word.

This answer could certainly not be considered wrong, and in the eyes of many, it was an impeccably correct response.

However, in Tsunade's eyes, it was still not quite enough.