Attribute Panel

As he looked at the data panel floating before him, Hyuga Tianyi's heart hammered wildly in his chest.

After the initial excitement, he gradually calmed down.

The grenade and bulletproof vest in his hands were trump cards, but they could not change the fact that his Ninjutsu was 3, Taijutsu 4, and Genjutsu 4.

At his core, he was evaluated as a Genin. In this high-risk world where ninjutsu clashes erupted at every turn and people unleashed their ultimate moves—

Especially while caught in the vortex of the Second Shinobi World War, this level of strength, even with a grenade and bulletproof vest, was still not enough.

If he were sent to the front lines or encountered elite enemies, his chances of survival would still be pitifully low.

He absolutely could not go to the battlefield. At least, at this stage, he absolutely could not be passively sent there!

He needed time, room to grow, and a relatively safe environment in which to absorb the knowledge brought from the modern age.

And to establish a more stable connection with his country.

How could he avoid being immediately sent to the front lines?

What reason could a newly recovered, severely wounded Genin have to remain in the relatively safe rear of the camp?

His gaze rapidly moved across the data panel before finally settling on two lines of information:

[Mastered Skills]

First Aid: Beginner

[Available Skill Points: 2]

A plan instantly took shape in his mind.

That was it—medical ninja! Although medical ninja in this world also had to go to the front lines—

They were usually stationed behind the battle lines or accompanied teams to provide support.

Their danger level was far lower than that of combat ninja who charged into battle.

More importantly, medical ninja were extremely scarce, heavily protected, and usually filled by those with special talents—

Such as precise chakra control.

And he happened to possess the Byakugan!

These eyes could see through the body's meridians, blood vessels, and bones, and perceive even the slightest flow of chakra.

They were practically a top-tier medical support cheat ability by nature!

He had no idea why there had not been a single medical ninja from the Hyuga Clan in the original story.

What a waste!

If I combine modern first-aid knowledge with the Byakugan's insight—

And then appropriately learn the Naruto World's Medical Ninjutsu...

I would have every reason to apply for a transfer to the Medical Corps, or at least assist them!

Perhaps I could even become a medical expert like Tsunade someday.

Not only would that minimize the risks of direct combat, it would also let him legitimately access more advanced Medical Ninjutsu knowledge.

It would lay the groundwork for his future growth and for any resources his country might need.

Then using skill points to strengthen this path was feasible!

He focused his thoughts and decisively selected [First Aid: Beginner].

"Invest 1 skill point to upgrade First Aid." he silently recited.

Upon receiving the clear command, the number beside [Available Skill Points] on the floating data panel jumped from 2 to 1.

At the same time, the word "Beginner" after First Aid rapidly rearranged itself and changed.

[First Aid: Intermediate]

(Description: You are now capable of independently treating most severely wounded patients in battlefield conditions and performing emergency surgical interventions.)

The instant the text finished changing, an immense, systematic torrent of information flooded deep into Tianyi's mind!

Anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology... countless frameworks of modern medical knowledge—

Became clearer and more organized, strangely merging with the rudimentary knowledge of the human body he had encountered at the Ninja Academy.

In an instant, he gained a basic understanding of emergency trauma treatment, sterilization, hemostasis, bandaging, and immobilization.

He also gained a basic understanding of the human skeleton, muscles, major organs, circulatory system, and nervous system.

And he began to understand the principles behind chakra's role in cell activation, tissue regeneration, and toxin neutralization.

Tianyi then lowered his head and looked once more at his bandaged left shoulder.

Under the Byakugan's vision, compared to before, he could now see the wound's internal condition clearly.

He could determine the precise extent of the torn muscle fibers and the state of capillary regeneration.

As well as the distribution of residual medical chakra and the strength of its effects.

He could even roughly judge how long it would take to fully heal at its current rate of recovery.

The feeling was like someone who had once only known how to operate simple tools by following an instruction manual—

Suddenly completely understood the tools' design principles and material properties, and could apply that understanding to more complex situations.

Intermediate First Aid... combined with the Byakugan... Tianyi's heart settled.

This ability should already surpass that of an ordinary Genin, perhaps even an average Chunin medical ninja.

Then, should he use the remaining skill point to further strengthen his medical abilities, or improve a basic attribute that could save his life?

After weighing it repeatedly, he decided to keep that last point for now.

For one thing, Intermediate First Aid should be enough in the current camp environment to attract attention and achieve his goal.

For another, he still did not know how skill points were obtained. If he needed one later, it would be wise to keep it in reserve.

Or perhaps it would be more effective to use it when he needed a crucial skill.

He lay back down and closed his eyes to rest, though his mind began racing through plans.

How should he demonstrate his medical abilities to the person in charge of the Medical Corps tomorrow?

And how should he explain such a sudden change?

If someone familiar asked when I learned medicine, how should I answer?

And those ANBU agents were also a hidden danger. He still needed to find a suitable powerful backer to cling to.

Tsunade? Jiraiya? Or Orochimaru! Tianyi recalled the sight of Orochimaru licking his lips.

Forget it, forget it. Not Orochimaru.

Even if he was not that extreme yet, who knew what he would become later?

The night gradually deepened, and the campfire in the distance occasionally sent sparks bursting into the air.

Tianyi's breathing gradually steadied, while the wound on his left shoulder rapidly healed.

After today, he was no longer merely a transmigrator fleeing in panic. He now had a hidden trump card.

Nor was he simply a Hyuga Branch House Genin, free for others to bully.

Most importantly, I have my motherland backing me!

In modern society, that would at least count as having an iron rice bowl, right?