Sarutobi Hiruzen found it more absurd the longer he listened and hurriedly cut her off.
What did she mean, it was fine even if he got hurt?
Kaito had always been rough and careless. If they did not rein him in, who knew how badly things would turn out?
He was just about to persuade her when Sarutobi Biwako let out a roar, startling Sarutobi Kaito beside her.
"Sarutobi Hiruzen, I do not want to hear your nonsense about geniuses growing through hardship. Medical ninja do not need to be reborn through war."
"Qingchuan's talent surpasses even Tsunade's back then by a fair margin. Whether Konoha's medical ninjutsu can advance in the future depends on him."
"So, unless one day he learns Creation Rebirth like Tsunade did."
"Do not even think I will let him go to the battlefield."
"Kaito, let's go!"
Without another word, Sarutobi Biwako grabbed the bewildered Sarutobi Kaito and rushed downstairs.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and turned his gaze toward Hyuga Qingchuan, who stood quietly by the river.
He jumped out the window, gathered chakra beneath his feet, and dashed down the wall.
By the river, Hyuga Qingchuan calmed his breathing and focused his mind. At last, he saw the three of them arrive.
He approached them with a smile. "Lord Hokage, Lady Biwako."
He also nodded to Sarutobi Kaito in greeting.
"No need to be so polite, Qingchuan. Let us get straight to the point."
"Practical combat ability will be tested in two parts. The first combines the most important skill of a medical ninja—chakra control—to assess your reactions."
She turned and pointed at Sarutobi Kaito. "This is Special Jonin Sarutobi Kaito, who specializes in Water Release."
"In a moment, he will create waves at random across the river. You must remain on the river for