"Didn't I tell you? I can handle most minor injuries."
Aoki Tsuki had no intention of discussing this issue; his Medical Ninjutsu was not made with ordinary positive Chakra.
The situation was tantamount to snatching someone from the clutches of Shinigami.
Unexpectedly, Konan persisted, asking, "Can old injuries be healed?"
"I'm afraid that won't work. I know who you're talking about. Unfortunately, that level of burns... even Princess Tsunade couldn't do anything about it."
Aoki Tsuki's very clear answer extinguished Konan's hopes. Many Explosive Tag were stuck to her legs and exploded; it was lucky they didn't blow her up on the spot.
Upon hearing this, Konan's eyes dimmed, and she asked, unwilling to give up, "Then do you know of any medicine that can effectively enhance a person's vitality?"
"I've never heard of such a miraculous medicine. Even if it exists, it's a closely guarded secret and couldn't possibly be known to others."
Aoki Tsuki delivered another heavy blow to Konan's heart, forcing her to completely abandon this unrealistic fantasy.
I made her emo.
She finally lowered her guard and sought help from this man, but he kept pouring cold water on her hopes.
Just as she was about to give up on this long-held hope, she heard Aoki Tsuki say, "Although there is no such medicine, there are people who are."
"What's the meaning?"
Konan's heart skipped a beat. This guy's problem-solving approach was always unconventional; perhaps he really did have a solution.
"Once, I passed through Kusagakure on a mission. There was a magical woman in that village; as long as you drank a sip of her blood, no matter how severe your injuries, they would be instantly healed."
"What?! There really is such a person!"
Upon hearing this, Konan's hands trembled with excitement, and she forgot to eat her meal.
"Haha... do you know who she is? Do you know what kind of ability this is? It'll shock you when I tell you!"
'What time is it? Why are you keeping me in suspense?'
Konan's forehead veins throbbed, and she tried to speak calmly, "Speak quickly...!!!"
"She was actually a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan from the Land of Whirlpools. After the destruction of Uzushiogakure, she wandered to Kusagakure in hopes of being taken in by someone."
He traded his healing abilities for a chance to survive in that village.
" The Uzumaki Clan, so that's how it is..." Konan murmured.
She was initially a little skeptical, but upon hearing that they were from the Uzumaki Clan, she believed them.
Because Nagato was also a member of the Uzumaki Clan, and Nagato's mother had also wandered to the Land of Rain and settled there.
The Uzumaki Clan is said to be descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, so it's not surprising that they possess any strange abilities.
However, Aoki Tsuki poured cold water on the idea, saying, "Based on my speculation, this kind of wet nurse constitution actually consumes her own life force, which perfectly matches your requirements, but..."
"But what?" Konan's heart tightened.
"Think about it, Kusagakure is not Kumogakure, in fact, it's worse, as it's constantly in the midst of war."
That woman was probably drained of her life force long ago; it's hard to say if she's still alive.
With Aoki Tsuki's reminder, Konan also realized the problem and blamed herself for not asking about it sooner.
The main reason was that she thought Aoki Tsuki's knowledge of Medical Ninjutsu was superficial.
If I hadn't gone through this experience, I probably would never have asked.
We can't wait any longer, we have to leave tomorrow.
"Don't rush, let me explain... cough cough... actually, she also has a daughter who inherited her abilities."
Why didn't you say so sooner!
Faced with Konan's Byakugan, Aoki Tsuki awkwardly explained, "She did all this so that her daughter could have a safe place to live."
"The best long-term solution is to bring the mother and daughter to Amegakure and provide them with a place to stay."
"Um."
Konan nodded; that was also her plan.
"You should rest first. Call me if you need anything. Holding it in isn't good for your health. Don't be shy; medical ninjas don't distinguish between men and women."
Aoki Tsuki gave a brief instruction, then turned and left the room.
Konan ignored these words; she would rather die than let anyone help her go to the toilet.
Otherwise, how will she face anyone after this?
How to maintain your authority as a female boss?
I quietly unbuttoned my pajamas and took a look. Apart from two red marks, there was nothing else.
'Phew... thankfully no scars were left. This guy's technique is pretty good.'
The next two days passed peacefully. This arena mission mainly dispatched members of Akatsuki who had defected to the Jashin Cult.
None of them escaped, which suited Aoki Tsuki's wishes perfectly.
After this incident, the Kumogakure took another step forward in its crackdown on the Jashin Cult and Akatsuki, and they were not allowed to show their faces in the short term, nor would they dare to accept assassination missions from the Land of Lightning.
After contacting Pain, the decision was made to suspend operations in the Land of Lightning. The Kumogakure's zero-tolerance policy towards organized crime is truly frightening.
Konoha is still the best. The Third Lord Hokage firmly believed that where there is light, there is darkness, so Akatsuki should expand its business into the Land of Fire.
However, there's an even darker, more Root in Konoha that's prone to double-crossing others, making it difficult to deal with.
Konoha, within the Root's stronghold.
"What?! The Raikage actually failed!" Danzo was shocked upon receiving the news.
He knew the strength of the Fourth Raikage; he was a formidable figure whom even the Yellow Flash had to take seriously. He thought he was absolutely certain of victory.
"Damn it! What on earth is going on...?"
The subordinates described the situation tremblingly, explaining that they hadn't seen clearly either, mainly because Konan's sudden appearance had disrupted their plans.
Otherwise, a long-range mental attack on Aoki Tsuki at a crucial moment would have secured the victory.
"So you only took down one random guy who appeared out of nowhere? You're all useless, get out!"
"Yes, sir!" The subordinate didn't dare stay a second longer and turned to leave.
"What exactly happened in Amegakure? What's the deal with Akatsuki...?"
In the dark room, Danzo words echoed. His greatest worry was that the Rinnegan would grow stronger and pose a threat to Konoha.
Ryoma, who was sent to gather intelligence, has completely disappeared; he has most likely been killed.
This made him very uneasy.
"It seems I need to deal with the Uchiha troubles as soon as possible, so I can free up my resources..."
A series of plans began to take shape in Danzo's mind.
The Land of Hot Water.
The physical condition of ninjas is truly remarkable; Konan, who lost so much blood, recovered most of her strength after only two days of rest.
Pack your things and head back first thing tomorrow morning.
"Alright, we have nothing to do tonight, let's go out and find a place to have a good meal and replenish our nutrition," Aoki Tsuki suggested.
"Um."
In the past, Konan would never have gone shopping or eaten out, but considering that Aoki Tsuki had taken good care of her for two days, she didn't want to offend him.
I had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
The hot spring street is just as lively in the evening as it is during the day, bustling with people, brightly lit, and children playing among the crowds.
Konan watched this scene in silence. Since she could remember, she had never seen such a scene before; it was always a mix of mud, ruin, battle, and death.
Aoki Tsuki volunteered to be the tour guide.
" The Land of Hot Water is a country forgotten by war. Its maritime trade is thriving, and its people live in peace and prosperity. It is a unique existence in the Shinobi World."
But even in such places, there is unseen darkness; it is here that the Jashin Cult was born.
Are you trying to say that there is no absolute peace in the world?
"Yes, an overly peaceful life has given rise to a group of people like Hidan who utterly despise peace and glorify killing. Perhaps this is the cause and effect."
Konan glanced at Aoki Tsuki and said, "I didn't expect you to be someone who also believes in fate."
"What you're saying is true. Everything has a cause and effect. I've recently started studying Buddhism to pray for the souls of those who died at my hands."
Aoki Tsuki unconsciously drew a triangle in front of her chest with her right hand, ending with a circle.
Amitabha Buddha, may the Buddha have mercy!
"Isn't this symbol used for sacrifices to Jashin?" Konan asked, frowning.
Aoki Tsuki quickly clasped his hands together, "Yes, yes, yes... I was wrong, I was wrong, I'm used to it... Hahaha... Buddha will forgive me."
"Well!..."
Konan sighed inwardly. This guy wouldn't get up early for nothing, and the most likely reason he'd study Buddhism is that Buddha has some value to him.
It might be something like Sealing Jutsu.
As the two talked, they arrived at a restaurant that looked quite lively; it was a place Aoki Tsuki often frequented.
She found a quiet seat towards the back and sat down. The staff clearly recognized Aoki Tsuki and asked, "Sir, would you like the usual?"
Aoki Tsuki looked at Konan, who shook her head.
"Yes, as usual."
In no time, the table was filled with all kinds of dishes, both dry and soupy, salty and spicy, as well as snacks and pastries.
As a trade center, the Land of Hot Water gathers various resources from surrounding countries, offering a rich variety of options.
Konan looked at the table full of food and exclaimed in surprise, "Do you usually eat like this?"
Aoki Tsuki waved his hand dismissively, "It's just a small restaurant, we can only make do with this. After all, I'm representing the organization's reputation."
"If the food is so bad, people will think we're not financially strong, and how can they trust us to handle their orders?"
What good is just fighting? To survive in this world, you need power and connections.
What kind of twisted logic is that?
"Hehe... I prefer to let results speak for themselves."
Upon hearing this, Konan immediately lost her temper. She couldn't understand this theory, but this guy was indeed capable of doing what others couldn't.
Perhaps there really is some underlying reason behind this.
Halfway through the meal, two female guests arrived at the next table, one of whom was holding a pet pig.
He slammed his hand on the table and shouted in a loud voice, "Boss, give me a pot of wine!"
The sound made the roof lights shake violently; the pressure was immense.
"Coming, coming, please wait a moment..."
The owner was also a snobbish person who treated customers differently based on their status; he practically ran to serve this customer.
Aoki Tsuki poured several plates of food into Dawan, stirred it, and buried her head in her food. Hearing this noise, she turned around and saw, wow!
'Such substantial capital!'
The key point is that she wasn't even wearing a bra.
"Wait, that face... it's hers."
He immediately recognized the person in front of him.
Tsunade noticed Aoki Tsuki's gaze, turned her head, crossed her arms over her chest, and gave a forceful shake, saying, "Boy, have you seen enough?"
Fierce, shrewish, and flamboyant.
"Mmm, that's enough... I'm from a small town, I've never seen anything this big before, sorry."
Aoki Tsuki explained guiltily.
Konan paused in her eating, 'Ha, what a lame excuse.'
"Is this beautiful lady Lady Tsunade?"
"Oh? You know me... Even so, I won't make a move easily now."
As Tsunade spoke, she glanced at Konan, who was sitting there eating quietly, and immediately noticed that the latter looked unwell, assuming that she had come to her for treatment again.
"No, no, you misunderstand. I had the honor of meeting Lord Jiraiya, and he mentioned you to me, saying that you..."
Before he could even begin to flatter her, Tsunade Teuchi, "Hmph, so it's that bastard Jiraiya. Don't mention him to me!"
"Um... okay."
Aoki Tsuki shrugged helplessly. He had originally wanted to find an excuse to get closer to her and ask about the problem that had been troubling him for a long time.