Ch. 21Yakushi Nonō's Departure
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nonou Yakushi, a skilled medical ninja, decides to leave the Hidden Leaf Village to open an orphanage.
- Shimizu (Qingshui) learns advanced medical ninjutsu, the Mystical Palm Technique, from Nonou Yakushi before she leaves.
- Uchiha Fugaku summons Shimizu to his home for a meeting.
Character Developments
- Nonou Yakushi: She fulfills her personal wish to open an orphanage after teaching Shimizu medical ninjutsu.
- Shimizu (Qingshui): He demonstrates his talent in medical ninjutsu and gains recognition from Fugaku Uchiha. He also shows kindness and gratitude towards Mikoto Uchiha.
- Mikoto Uchiha: She shows affection and care towards Shimizu, considering him like a son.
Significant Themes
- The importance of mentorship and passing down knowledge (Nonou Yakushi teaching Shimizu).
- The consequences of the Uchiha Clan's curse, the Mangekyo Sharingan (Fugaku's excitement about Shimizu's medical talent and potential to awaken the Mangekyo).
- Kindness and gratitude (Shimizu's gift to Mikoto Uchiha).
Character Interactions
- Nonou Yakushi and Shimizu: They have a teacher-student relationship, with Nonou teaching Shimizu medical ninjutsu and Shimizu expressing gratitude for her help.
- Shimizu and Mikoto Uchiha: They have a caring, almost familial relationship, with Shimizu showing kindness and gratitude towards Mikoto, and Mikoto showing affection towards Shimizu.
- Fugaku Uchiha and Shimizu: Fugaku recognizes Shimizu's talent in medical ninjutsu and sees potential in him, summoning him for a meeting.