Appointment

"What do you mean, conventional methods? What happened, Tsunade?"

Orochimaru asked curiously. He had always paid extra attention to talented technicians.

Especially someone praised by Tsunade, the legendary medical expert. That immediately sparked a trace of curiosity about Tianyi.

"Heh heh, Orochimaru, take a look at this!" Tsunade casually pulled out a scroll.

"Today's emergency summary report from the Medical Corps! During the surprise attack, when manpower was critically short,

this kid from the Hyuga Branch House relied on the Byakugan's perception and a set of... exceptionally precise medical methods.

Without using any formal medical ninjutsu, he independently carried out emergency treatment.

He successfully stabilized the injuries of twenty-six wounded who had been deemed critically injured and near death, and might have been abandoned first!

Five of them were Jonin, while the other twenty-one Genin and lower-ranked ninja had also escaped mortal danger!"

Tsunade's words made everyone in the tent suck in a sharp breath.

Orochimaru, who had been lazily leaning against a support pillar, straightened slightly.

For the first time, his golden snake eyes truly focused on Hinata Tianyi, an inconspicuous Genin.

Intense interest rose within him as his tongue unconsciously slid across his lips.

"Oh? Without using any medical ninjutsu... he could handle internal bleeding and organ ruptures so efficiently?"

Orochimaru's voice lowered. "...A very interesting technique."

That gaze sent a chill down Tianyi's back.

Jiraiya's eyes widened as well, and he stroked his chin.

"Twenty-six? Hyuga kid, I never knew you had that in you! Nicely done!"

His gaze at Tianyi was full of admiration. To Jiraiya, anything beneficial to the Leaf Village was good.

Tsunade took in everyone's reactions and put the scroll away.

She looked at Tianyi again, her tone now carrying a hint of approval.

"Hinata Tianyi, I've reviewed your report in detail.

You are highly skilled at locating internal bleeding, assessing organ damage, and performing emergency medical treatment.

Given the current severe shortage of medical ninja and the inability to widely teach advanced medical ninjutsu,

your ability holds tremendous strategic value."

She paused, sweeping her gaze over everyone in the tent before it settled on Tianyi again as she announced her decision.

"Based on your performance today and the needs of the current situation,

in my capacity as the person in charge of frontline medical operations for the Leaf Village, I hereby announce:

"Effective immediately, you will be assigned to the frontline medical core team and report directly to me.

Given your circumstances, you must immediately begin systematically learning Basic Medical Ninjutsu.

In particular, the fundamentals of chakra hemostasis and detoxification. Then combine your emergency treatment techniques with medical ninjutsu

to create more efficient and sustainable battlefield treatment procedures. Go for it boldly."

Looking Tianyi in the eyes, she added one last sentence.

"This is both an opportunity and a responsibility. On the battlefield, every judgment you make may determine life or death.

Don't disappoint me, and don't disappoint those you saved today."

"Yes! Lady Tsunade, I'll do everything in my power!"

He had been personally appointed by one of the Three Legendary Ninja! The weight in Tianyi's heart finally lifted.

Orochimaru said nothing more, only gazing deeply at Tianyi.

Jiraiya patted Tianyi on the shoulder and grinned.

"Hyuga kid, work hard! The Medical Corps is our treasure!"

Nara Shikaku also nodded to Tianyi, a trace of consideration flashing through his eyes.

"Go report to Aoi. She'll arrange your specific duties and the necessary training."

Tsunade waved him off and turned her attention back to the sand table, though the worry between her brows had not faded.

Hanzo's threat still weighed heavily on everyone's hearts.

Tianyi bowed once more and respectfully left the main command tent.

The cold wind outside cleared his overheated mind somewhat.

He looked back at the brightly lit tent, where the faint sound of low, urgent discussion could be heard once more.

Whew!...

For the time being, he was safe. He even had a decent starting point.

He steadied himself and headed toward the makeshift treatment area of the Medical Corps, as he remembered it.

From afar, he could see a busy scene under the light of torches and campfires.

Mitarai Aoi moved swiftly through the area. She was half-kneeling beside an injured ninja.

A soft green glow shone from her hands. She was completely focused, too busy to wipe away the sweat-dampened strands of hair clinging to her forehead.

People nearby were shouting and passing things around, while she remained utterly immersed in her own world of healing.

Tianyi did not step forward to interrupt her. He simply stood in the shadows at the edge and watched.

He suddenly felt that there was a reassuring strength in the sight of someone earnestly saving lives.

"Hey, Aoi! Look who's back!" A passing ninja with bandages wrapped around his arm spotted Tianyi.

He called out toward Aoi. The green glow around her hands paused for a moment.

She raised her head and looked in the direction of the voice. When she saw Tianyi, the tension on her face seemed to ease slightly.

She quickly gave a few instructions to her assistant, wiped her hands, and stood up to walk over.

"What did Lady Tsunade say?" she asked directly, concern in her voice.

Tianyi scratched the back of his head. "Lady Tsunade assigned me to the frontline medical core team.

"...From now on, we're colleagues, Sister Aoi."

Aoi was briefly stunned, then the corners of her lips curved upward slightly.

"Is that so? With your ability, you should indeed be put where you're needed most."

She said no more and immediately turned toward a temporary medicine chest nearby.

She took out a somewhat worn leather scroll and handed it to Tianyi.

"Here. Learn it quickly." Aoi's tone returned to its usual crisp efficiency.

"Inside are several of the most basic, but also most life-saving, medical ninjutsu on the battlefield:

Hemostasis Technique, Regeneration Technique, and Detoxification Technique."

She specifically pointed at a certain mark on the scroll with her finger.

Her expression became exceptionally serious. "Especially the Detoxification Technique. You must master it as quickly as possible.

"Even the most basic application can save your life.

"Our opponent is Hanzo, a poison master standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world.

"On the front lines... many casualties don't die from direct combat injuries at all.

"They die from poisoning. His poison is potent and fast-acting, often leaving no time to send them to the rear."

Aoi looked into Tianyi's eyes and spoke each word clearly.

"You have the Byakugan. You can discover the paths through which poison enters the body and the damaged areas more quickly.

"If you add the Detoxification Technique, even if you can only temporarily suppress or delay the poison,

"then on the battlefield, that could mean one more life, one more chance to provide treatment. Do you understand?"

Tianyi accepted the scroll, feeling its weight in his hands.

He nodded heavily. "I understand, Sister Aoi!"

"Mm." Aoi glanced at the sky, then looked back at the wounded waiting for treatment.

"Rest tonight and memorize the contents of the scroll.

"Starting tomorrow, I'll make time to guide you in medical ninjutsu. For now... I need to get back."

After saying that, she turned and hurried back into that busy field of light and shadow.

She bent down once more, and her hands again shone with the green light that represented life.

Tianyi gripped the scroll and watched Aoi's retreating figure, then lowered his gaze to the scroll in his hands.

...Detoxification Technique... Hanzo...