Appointment

"Conventional methods? What happened, Tsunade?"

Orochimaru asked curiously. He had always paid extra attention to technical talent.

Especially someone praised by Tsunade, the foremost medical expert. It immediately sparked a bit of curiosity about Tianyi.

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

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

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

Without using any formal Medical Ninjutsu, he independently carried out emergency rescues.

He successfully stabilized the conditions of twenty-six critically injured patients judged to be on the verge of death and likely to be abandoned first!

Five of them were Jonin, while the other twenty-one Genin and Chunin also escaped life-threatening 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 Hyuga Tianyi, the unremarkable 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 ruptured organs so efficiently?"

Orochimaru's voice dropped low. "...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 toward Tianyi was full of appreciation. To Jiraiya, anything beneficial to Leaf Village was good.

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

When she looked at Tianyi again, her tone had changed, carrying a trace of approval.

"Hyuga Tianyi, I have reviewed your report in detail.

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

Given the severe shortage of medical ninja and the current inability to widely employ advanced Medical Ninjutsu,

your ability holds tremendous strategic value."

She paused, sweeping her gaze across everyone in the tent before finally returning it to Tianyi's face and announcing her decision.

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

in my capacity as the chief medical officer of the Leaf Village front line, I hereby announce:

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

Given your circumstances, you must immediately begin systematic study of Basic Medical Ninjutsu.

Especially chakra-based hemostasis and the fundamentals of detoxification. After that, combine your emergency treatment techniques with Medical Ninjutsu.

Create a more efficient and sustainable battlefield treatment process. Be bold and do it."

Finally, she looked Tianyi in the eyes and added,

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

Do not disappoint me, and do not disappoint those you saved today."

"Yes! Lady Tsunade, I will give it everything I have!"

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

Orochimaru said nothing more, only stared deeply at Tianyi.

Jiraiya patted Tianyi on the shoulder and grinned.

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

Nara Shikaku also nodded to Tianyi, a flicker of calculation passing through his eyes.

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

Tsunade waved a hand and returned her attention to the sand table, the worry between her brows still not dispersed.

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

Tianyi saluted once more, then respectfully withdrew from the main command tent.

The cold wind outside cleared his overheated mind somewhat.

He looked back at the brightly lit tent, where faint, hurried discussions could be heard again.

Phew!...

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

He steadied himself and headed toward the temporary treatment area the Medical Corps had set up, following his memory.

From afar, he saw a bustling scene beneath the light of torches and bonfires.

Mitarai Aoi darted swiftly among them. She was half-kneeling beside a wounded man.

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

People shouted nearby, others passed supplies around, and she was completely immersed in her own medical world.

Tianyi did not step forward to disturb her. He simply watched from the shadows at the edge.

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 shouted in Aoi's direction, and the green light in her hands paused.

She raised her head and looked over. 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 before walking 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 front-line medical core team.

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

Aoi was slightly stunned at first. Then the corners of her lips lifted faintly.

"Is that so? With your abilities, you really should be used where you are needed most."

She did not say anything else. Instead, she turned and took a somewhat worn leather scroll from a nearby temporary medicine chest.

She handed it to Tianyi.

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

"Inside are several of the most basic, but also most life-saving, Medical Ninjutsu for the battlefield:

Hemostasis Technique, Regeneration Technique, and Detoxification Technique."

She specifically tapped 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 line... many casualties do not die from direct combat injuries at all.

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

Aoi looked Tianyi in the eyes and spoke each word clearly.

"You have the Byakugan, so you can discover the routes through which poison enters the body and the damaged areas more quickly.

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

"then on the battlefield, it may mean one more life and one more chance to save someone. Do you understand?"

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

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

"Mm." Aoi looked at the sky, then glanced back at the wounded waiting to be treated.

"Rest tonight and memorize the contents of the scroll.

"Starting tomorrow, I will find time to teach you Medical Ninjutsu. But now... I have to go back."

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

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

Tianyi gripped the scroll and watched Aoi's back before lowering his gaze to the scroll in his hands.

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