"Believe it or not."
Uchiha Yao leaned back in his chair, looking utterly unconcerned.
This was a potion Uchiha Yao had exchanged from the system using Clan Honor Points. It could remove all negative conditions, including psychological disorders like hemophobia.
"I'll only give you one chance."
"Drink it, and you can break free from the demons that have plagued you for years and become a top-tier medical ninja again."
"Don't drink it, and keep being a useless fool who's afraid of blood."
"Your choice."
The office fell silent.
Tsunade stared at the small bottle on the desk, her eyes flickering violently.
Her reason told her this was definitely a scam, a trap.
But emotionally, a voice was madly tempting her.
What if?
What if... it was real?
If it really could cure her...
Escaping that nightmare-like terror was something she had dreamed of.
The temptation was too great.
Tsunade's heart was locked in a fierce struggle.
Drink it, or not?
It was a difficult choice.
"Lady Tsunade..."
Shizune's heart ached as she watched Tsunade's pained and conflicted expression.
She turned to Uchiha Yao and gathered her courage.
"Fifth Hokage, could I... try the medicine for Lady Tsunade first?"
"Shizune!"
Tsunade snapped back to her senses and shouted sharply.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
"No need."
"This bottle will only work for her."
Uchiha Yao's gaze returned to Tsunade.
"My patience is limited."
"I'll give you one last ten seconds to think it over."
"Ten."
The cold countdown rang in Tsunade's ears.
"Nine."
Tsunade's hand clenched involuntarily.
"Eight."
Jiraiya could no longer stand by and watch.
"Tsunade, why not... give it a try?"
"With his strength and status, if he truly wanted to deal with you, he wouldn't need to resort to such lowly tricks."
"Maybe... the medicine is real."
Jiraiya's words awakened