Giving Up
Despite having spent a long time with this enigmatic and mysterious Orochimaru, it remains difficult to fathom his hidden inner world.
Will this so-called "generous gift" he brought be a blessing or a curse?
Koki's expression turned serious. In front of someone like Orochimaru, he had to be on high alert at all times, because the slightest carelessness could lead to utter ruin.
Tsunade remained with her arms crossed, coldly watching Orochimaru and Koki's interaction, while Orochimaru stared intently at Koki with an eerie gaze that sent chills down everyone's spine.
Koki frowned and asked cautiously, "What kind of gift is it?"
Orochimaru's lips curled into a mysterious smile, "You'll find out soon enough."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade gave an impatient snort and rebuked her without any politeness, "Playing hard to get!"
These four words were like sparks falling, instantly igniting the fury in Orochimaru's heart.
His face instantly turned gloomy, and his previously eerie smile vanished, replaced by a sinister expression. His golden pupils narrowed into thin slits, and his icy gaze seemed like two beams of cold light, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at him.
He took a small step forward, a seemingly minor movement that was like the calm at the eye of a storm, before unleashing a torrent of waves.
Suddenly, dozens of dark figures shot out like lightning; upon closer inspection, they turned out to be dozens of ferocious snake shadows.
These serpentine shadows opened their gaping maws, revealing sharp, venomous fangs, and slashed through the air at a breathtaking speed towards Tsunade.
Shizune terrified scream pierced the air, "Lady Tsunade!"
However, Tsunade remained calm and stood quietly in place, seemingly unconcerned about the danger before her.
Just as the snake shadows were about to pounce on Tsunade, Koki swiftly stepped in front of her, his eyes sharp, his hand gripping a long sword tightly, the sword gleaming with a cold light.
Without hesitation, Koki flicked his wrist, and the long sword drew a dazzling arc in the air, its light tearing through the sky like silver lightning.
With a single slash, the air itself seemed to emit a sharp whistling sound.
The swarming snakes snapped and fell to the ground under this fierce attack, black blood splattering in the air and emitting a pungent, fishy stench.
Koki glared angrily at Orochimaru and snapped, "What are you doing? If you want to fight, go outside!!"
When Orochimaru heard Koki's rebuke, his eyes widened, filled with grievance. He couldn't understand why Koki would treat him like this because of Tsunade.
However, he realized that his behavior might have been a bit excessive, and for a moment he couldn't find the right words to respond.
Tsunade was overjoyed to see the boy protecting her so resolutely.
She asked expectantly, "Koki, do you really not want to become my disciple?"
Where can you find such an apprentice?
He has both outstanding looks and formidable strength. More importantly, if Koki becomes her disciple, cough cough... she can even help her pay off her enormous gambling debts.
Tsunade's affection for him grew even stronger.
But Koki reminded Tsunade with a helpless expression, "Lady Tsunade, we've already reached a consensus not to discuss taking on any more disciples."
Back then, Tsunade relentlessly insisted on taking Koki as her disciple, Koki naturally agreed with great joy.
After all, becoming Tsunade's apprentice means being able to learn Medical Ninjutsu.
This is the "healer" class in the game!
The Mystical Palm Technique is particularly impressive, allowing users to channel Chakra from their palms to accelerate the healing of wounds and ailments, effectively treating both external and internal injuries.
More importantly, Tsunade also possesses a summoning beast named Katsuyu, which is not only cute in appearance but also very gentle.
If I could become Tsunade's apprentice, would it mean I'd also have a chance to summon such a cute little creature?
At that time, Koki embarked on this arduous path of learning, filled with boundless longing and enthusiasm for Medical Ninjutsu, and of course, a touch of eagerness for quick success.
Like a sponge eager to absorb nutrients, Koki immersed herself wholeheartedly in the study of Medical Ninjutsu.
As dawn breaks, he becomes a regular at the medical room, carefully observing the changes in each patient's condition and meticulously recording every symptom.
His eyes revealed awe for medicine; at that time, it seemed that no Koki could stop Mitsuki's determined steps.
However, Koki soon discovered that the road ahead was far more arduous than he had imagined.
The Mystical Palm Technique requires extremely precise control over Chakra, and must be meticulously adjusted according to the severity of the illness.
One wrong move could disrupt the balance within the patient's body, leading to coma or even death.
This pressure weighed heavily on Koki, forcing him to dedicate a great deal of time to in-depth research and exploration in an attempt to find that elusive balance.
To improve her skills, Koki also began experimenting with performing treatments in different environments.
Every morning, Koki begins his day of study, where he faces numerous patients, carefully observes their conditions, and makes analytical judgments.
Then, he had to pick up a scalpel and walk into the operating room, which was filled with the smell of blood and a terrifying atmosphere. There was no time to prepare; once inside, he had to face the seriously ill patients directly.
When Koki first witnessed those horrifying wounds, a strong feeling of nausea welled up in his stomach, but he knew he couldn't back down.
So he gritted his teeth, stubbornly endured the discomfort, and did his best to gradually adapt to the environment.
Medical Ninjutsu, the Akimichi Clan's Multi-Size Technique, and Tsunade's Monstrous Strength are all examples of Yang Release techniques, which bring life and vitality; while the Nara Clan's Shadow Binding, the Yamanaka Clan's Mind Technique, and various Genjutsu are manifestations of Yin Release techniques.
The Uchiha Clan inherited the powerful Yin Release techniques of the Sage of Sage of Six Paths' descendants, and the awakening of the Sharingan further endowed them with unparalleled mental control abilities.
This also makes the path for Koki to learn the Mystical Palm Technique exceptionally difficult, requiring her to put in even more effort.
However, the person who gives Koki the biggest headache is undoubtedly Tsunade.
At that time, Shizune had not yet graduated from the Ninja Academy. Whenever Tsunade lost money gambling or got drunk, all the cleanup work would fall on Koki's shoulders.
Every day, he not only had to take care of Tsunade, but also balance his studies and exams at the Ninja Academy, while worrying about his own learning progress.
Faced with this situation, Koki always felt helpless and exhausted.
After careful consideration, Koki weighed the pros and cons and finally decided to give up learning Medical Ninjutsu from Tsunade, promising Tsunade never to mention the matter again.