"That younger brother of mine was Araki, right? He looked quite energetic, and more importantly, I sensed a confidence in him. You could tell he's very capable!"
"I have the same feeling. Although today is his first surgery, I feel he'll be fine!"
"It's a pity we're just intern nurses; we didn't get the chance to witness this surgery firsthand. This was Araki's first time! If we could have experienced it ourselves, it would have been a truly precious memory."
"Who wouldn't want to see it! Lady Tsunade said that this disciple will definitely surpass her in the future; this might just be the beginning of a legend!"
I'm so envious of those who can go see it!
"Actually, not many people can go to see it. Apart from a few people with special status and some high-ranking officials in the hospital, the vast majority of people are just like us, quietly waiting for news."
"I hope Araki's surgery goes smoothly!"
"I really want to see how it goes. I'm so looking forward to his performance. After all, he's still so young. I'm giving him ten years. Who knows what he'll be like when he's the same age as Lady Tsunade!"
"..."
The nurses in the hospital kept whispering among themselves. Many things were happening right now, and they had no way to witness them. They could only wait here from afar. Although they could hear the news as soon as it happened, they still felt that something was missing.
Right now, you can hear these kinds of comments everywhere in the hospital. People are very concerned about what happened to Hanamori, after all, Lady Tsunade raised the bar really high yesterday.
On the other side.
Dean's Office.
The high-ranking officials of Konoha Hospital gathered here to discuss matters involving Araki.
The person sitting in the most prominent position was Konoha's advisor, Utatane Koharu, who was also the honorary director of Konoha Hospital. However, she was not usually present, as she spent most of her time handling internal village affairs.
" Tsunade, do you really think this is reliable?" Utatane Koharu looked at Tsunade, her brows furrowed, her eyes flashing with doubt and confusion. "I'm medical-nin too, and I understand what happened to Might Duy. This is a very typical troublesome surgery. The simplest and most permanent solution would be to perform a surgical incision, but you insisted on using the ' Delicate Illness Extraction Technique,' and you even had a ten-year-old child perform it. Do you know what you're doing?"
" Lady Koharu, I'm very serious. Araki is my disciple, and I trust him!" Tsunade replied.
"This isn't a matter of whether you trust him or not; it's a matter of respecting the patient. Have you fully understood the patient's wishes? In my opinion, the most suitable surgery for him right now is a slit surgery. If it's absolutely necessary to perform Delicate Illness Extraction Technique to preserve the functions of the gallbladder, pancreas, etc., then this surgery should be performed by you personally, instead of irresponsibly pushing the patient onto a so-called student who is only ten years old." Utatane Koharu had a major disagreement with Tsunade on this matter.
" Lady Koharu, I know perfectly well what I'm doing. I called you here only to have you be a witness, not to gossip." Tsunade's tone suddenly turned cold.
"You..."
Utatane Koharu, suddenly speechless at Tsunade's words, finally sighed helplessly and slammed her hand on the table. "Fine, fine, fine, I don't care about your business. I want to see how you clean up this mess!"
None of the other high-ranking officials from Konoha Hospital dared to utter a sound. In the past, Tsunade's words were always law, and what they heard was not an inquiry but an order.
At this point, even Lady Koharu Utatane, has been criticized, making them even more afraid to speak.
but...
Everyone present knew this perfectly well.
Only Tsunade could speak to Lady Koharu like that; if anyone else had spoken to her like that, the outcome would have been very different.
only...
The recent events immediately silenced the scene. Almost no high-ranking official from the hospital dared to contradict the expert, especially since Tsunade had just confronted Utatane Koharu, who was arguably the most powerful person in Konoha at the moment.
Make an example of someone!
But Tsunade didn't kill a chicken, she killed a tiger!
"If no one has any objections, then this afternoon you can come with me to observe my disciple's first surgery. I originally gave him six months, but unexpectedly, he has completely mastered my requirements in just three months. I have great confidence in him, so I hope everyone can come with anticipation."
After Tsunade finished speaking, she stood up immediately, avoiding further pointless exchanges with these people. She had already conveyed her message, and it didn't matter if they discussed it amongst themselves; the final facts would prove everything.
Even after Tsunade left, the scene remained silent. After Lady Koharu Utatane was still there, and no one dared to speak.
"A perfectly good hospital has been turned into a one-man show. I'd like to see just how much of a future a ten-year-old can have!"
Utatane Koharu, slammed her hand on the table and left immediately. Even she could tell that no one dared to voice any objections.
Tsunade was just there to inform them.
Now she didn't want to waste any more words and would just watch quietly. As medical-nin, she knew very well the difficulty of the extraction technique. Instead of having any expectations for Araki, she was watching with a spectator's attitude, wanting to see a medical disaster that could have been avoided.
Instantly.
Utatane Koharu, was nowhere to be seen.
"Call..."
Those present finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone felt a strong sense of oppression because neither Utatane Koharu nor Tsunade were people they could afford to offend.
These people weren't caught in the middle, but they must have felt very awkward, especially when the two were arguing and neither dared to say a word.
"Just who exactly is Tsunade's disciple?" one of the hospital's senior officials asked with a puzzled look.
"I don't know, I've never seen him make a move, he's quite mysterious!"
"Didn't Tsunade just say that this is his first surgery?"
"To be honest, I'm quite envious of this young man. He started from a much higher point than us, being able to perform such a complex surgery on his very first attempt!"
"Yes, when I first became medical-nin and entered the hospital, I had to practice with my teacher during surgeries, and I could only stand on the sidelines and assist."
"That's why luck is also a part of ability. Some people are just luckier than us, and there's nothing we can do about it!"
"..."
After a few more words of discussion, the people present lost interest and left. However, they all remembered that they would be there to watch Araki's surgery that afternoon.
Not all of them shared Utatane Koharu's thoughts; many were also eager to see what kind of performance Araki would deliver.
After all, based on their understanding of Tsunade, Tsunade didn't seem like the kind of person who would exaggerate to gain favor.
Especially when it comes to medical matters, Tsunade is extremely cautious. Normally, such a thing should never happen, so they have a strong sense of curiosity and anticipation for this disciple of Tsunade.
Konoha Hospital, third floor, room 304.
Araki arrived at the door of the ward and saw Might Duy lying on the bed through the window, and Nurse China taking care of him not far away from the bed.
"Knock knock knock..."
Araki knocked lightly on the door, then pushed it open and walked in, greeting Might Duy, who was looking in his direction, with a bright smile.
" Araki, you're here! You finally remembered to come see me, haven't you? It's been months since you last came. I've been so bored I'm practically rotting away!" Might Duy waved to Araki repeatedly.
"Little guy, you're here." Nurse China waved to Araki as well. She had talked to her colleagues many times over this period and understood Lady Tsunade's style of handling things. Now that Araki was Lady Tsunade's disciple, she no longer had her initial prejudice and chose to trust Lady Tsunade's judgment.
"I've been busy with my training lately and haven't been able to visit you. I'm so sorry!" Araki immediately bowed to Might Duy.
"What are you talking about? I didn't blame you. You haven't neglected your training these past few days, have you?" Might Duy raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile that made his white teeth gleam.
"Don't worry, teacher, I've been training diligently all this time," Araki replied. "Besides Taijutsu, I've also seriously practiced Medical Ninjutsu. I can perform the surgery for you this afternoon."
"So fast?" Might Duy Day was stunned.
"Quickly?" Araki grinned and said, "Isn't this just me being considerate of my teacher? He was just saying it was almost moldy!"
"That's not what I meant..." Might Duy was suddenly a little confused.
"Little guy, are you sure there's no problem? Lady Tsunade gave you six months, and only three months have passed. There are still three months left. Why don't you consolidate your strength a bit more?" Nurse China couldn't help but say, though she wasn't questioning Araki, but rather had other thoughts in mind.
"Yes, Araki! Why don't you wait a little longer?" Might Duy quickly said.
"Cough cough cough..."
Araki cleared his throat, first glancing at Might Duy, then at Nurse China, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
There's definitely something fishy about these two!
Just as he had guessed, Might Teacher Duy has probably been lying in the hospital all this time and is so engrossed in his work that he probably doesn't even want to exercise anymore.
Or rather...
I want to exercise in a different way!
And you know what...
Although Might Teacher Duy Day is quite old, he has always been engaged in extreme training, so his physical strength is extremely high. He should still be able to handle other types of sports without any problems.
" Teacher Duy, Sister China, don't worry, listen to me, this isn't what you think."
Araki's repeated waving immediately caught the attention of Might Duy and Nurse China. His smile gradually faded, and he looked quite serious.
" Might Teacher Duy's condition is quite serious, otherwise you wouldn't have been kept in the hospital ward for so long. The six months that Tsunade-sensei gave me is the absolute minimum!"
"If six months have passed and I still haven't been able to cure it, then Tsunade-sensei might treat it herself!"
"But that's the last chance!"
"If treatment isn't started by then, surgical removal will be the only remaining option!"
"The sooner we can cure Might Teacher Duy, the better the recovery will be!"
"Besides..."
As Araki finished speaking, he suddenly changed the subject, staring intently at Might Duy, and a smile suddenly returned to his face.
" Teacher Duy, don't be nervous. You still need time to recover after the surgery. It's not like you're being kicked out immediately after the surgery. You'll still need to continue with the treatment."
"I see..."
Might Duy's expression immediately relaxed; this period had been the most fulfilling time of his life.
At any point in the past, he was only accompanied by endless cultivation. Even he himself did not know where this journey of youth would end, or what the ultimate meaning of this endless cultivation would be.
After this period of time.
He suddenly felt like he could relax for a while.
I don't want to practice cultivation anymore.
I just wanted to stay in bed and look at his beautiful face while I took care of him.
He's been cultivating for half his life, can't he relax a bit?
"Is his condition that serious?" Nurse China pursed her lips. She had heard before that it was extremely difficult and that not everyone could perform the surgery, but hearing Araki say this still made her feel sad.
"That's right, it's extremely difficult, you could say it's very difficult to cure. But if it's not so much about restoring bodily functions, simply removing it would be much simpler, although that would leave significant long-term consequences."
Araki explained.
"As Might Teacher Duy's student, I sincerely hoped that my teacher would get better, so I painstakingly studied Medical Ninjutsu during this time, and finally, I can cure Might's illness!"
"The surgery will officially begin this afternoon!"
"The surgery has been approved by the hospital!"