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Chapter 151 Zhang Village, Healing Fruit
Chapter 142 Returning to the Village, Healing Fruit
After collecting the reward, Xingyuan Qianshuo pondered for a moment and left a Flying Thunder God mark in a hidden place in the room.
He planned to leave the afternoon's investigation to his shadow clones, while his main body would return to Konoha first to inform Tsunade before heading to the Cat Castle.
He currently has one shadow clone left outside, still teaching Huimei at the Cat Castle; the rest were gradually dispelled last night.
The shadow clone responsible for perfecting the Flying Thunder God Technique has already placed its mark in most of the small countries surrounding Konoha.
These markings radiate outwards from Konoha, and with his current teleportation range, he can easily reach his destination.
Only the Land of Rain in the north has not yet been visited, and the former site of the Land of Whirlpools and the Land of Tea on the narrow southern peninsula have also not yet been visited.
The teleportation range of Flying Thunder God will continue to increase in the future. We will find an opportunity to improve it and spread its mark to the four major countries, islands at sea, and even more distant countries in the northwest.
In addition, the shadow clones that remained in the village to deal with the explosive tags before leaving Konoha have also been dispelled.
Based on the experience and memory of exchanging for the Xuan Energy "Mechanical Explosive Talisman" skill, it is not difficult to explore the network of buried explosive talismans.
The shadow clones have severed all detonation links, eliminating the possibility of a chain reaction of explosions.
However, there were quite a few detonating tags, and disposing of them independently without reporting them was inconvenient. He only managed to remove a portion; the rest would require further processing.
"Sigh, no wonder Naruto is always too busy even with multiple shadow clones, and Minato is often late even with the Flying Thunder God Technique."
Once you get used to using Shadow Clone Jutsu and Flying Thunder God Technique to get things done, things will only pile up.
He shook his head slightly, sighed inwardly, and formed a hand seal to create a new shadow clone.
The original body then disappeared.
Two hundred kilometers away, beside a rock, Xingyuan Qianshuo's figure suddenly appeared.
"Chakra consumption has decreased, but not by much, about ten percent." He pondered to himself, "The last time I used the Origin Scroll to trace the power of space, it was a qualitative change; this time, the increase in spatial power by 8% is probably just a quantitative change."
After estimating, he teleported another 300 kilometers to reassess his energy expenditure.
"Chakra consumption does not increase proportionally with teleportation distance. A single teleportation of 300 kilometers consumes approximately 2400 chakra."
"But if it's divided into three 100-kilometer trips, the energy consumption will actually double."
"Not bad, ultra-long-distance teleportation can be used routinely in the future."
Next, he tried to sense the furthest mark, 500 kilometers away, and quickly detected the numerous marks placed within Konoha Village. After confirming them, he found the one in Tsunade's office.
He could even vaguely sense Tsunade's chakra fluctuations through the mark.
"Still in the office?" Xingyuan Qianshuo's thoughts stirred slightly, and his figure disappeared again.
call out-
A slight noise suddenly broke the silence in the room.
Tsunade looked up at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and asked softly, "The mission is complete?"
"Yes, the gold mine mission is over," Xingyuan Qianshuo replied gently. "However, I'll have to stay there for a few more days."
"What's wrong?" Tsunade frowned slightly.
Xingyuan Qianshuo stepped forward, took her slender hand, and gently stroked it, saying, "The residents there are in very poor health due to gold mining and refining. I propose that we provide them with a free medical treatment."
"Really? That's something you're good at." Tsunade smiled slightly. "Do you need my help?"
"No need, it's just a few more people, it'll only take a few days to handle," Xingyuan Qianshuo said. "I'll find a chance to come back tonight. I can't bear to see you sleep alone."
"Tch~" Tsunade scoffed. "I think you just don't want to sleep alone."
"Yes, I missed you so much last night," Hoshino Chisaku said gently.
"Hmph." Tsunade chuckled lightly, a hint of smugness and satisfaction in her voice. "Where's Minato? Are you going back later?"
"Another Jonin and I stayed at Morino Castle to wait for Kikyo Castle to send people to guard the gold mine. Minato's team returned first, taking the young head of the Morino clan with them. That clan made him take the blame."
"Oh, I see. Have you had lunch yet? Would you like me to bring you some?"
Sensing Tsunade's concern, Hoshino looked at her delicate, fair face and glossy red lips, and suddenly didn't want to leave immediately.
His mind raced, and a slight smile played on his lips: "How about I use the Flying Thunder God Technique to take you home right now?"
Tsunade looked up at him, their eyes met, and she immediately understood what he meant. She patted him lightly and said coquettishly, "What are you thinking about in broad daylight?"
"Let's give it a try, let's go." On a whim, Hoshino Senju led Tsunade back to her room in the Senju mansion.
The feeling during the day is indeed different.
Xingyuan Qianshuo lay on the bed, embracing Tsunade tenderly, their bodies glistening with sweat, feeling utterly satisfied.
Tsunade nestled contentedly in Chisaku's arms, her fingers gently tracing circles on his firm chest.
After a long tender moment, she gently pinched Qian Shuo and said coquettishly, "Hmph, you little rascal, you're always thinking of doing bad things."
Xingyuan Qianshuo thought to himself, "I wonder who was so engrossed just now that I had to set up a soundproof barrier." But he said aloud, "It's all because you're too charming."
"Hmph." Tsunade hummed softly, rubbing her delicate cheek against his chest, pressing even closer.
After a while, the two got up and dressed.
Xingyuan Qianshuo used Water Release to draw water to give the two a quick wash, then activated Flying Thunder God again and returned to the office.
"I have to go now, see you tonight," Xingyuan Qianshuo said gently.
"Okay, I'll wait for you," Tsunade replied softly.
He gently kissed her forehead, and then his figure disappeared.
After three Flying Thunder God teleportations, he appeared directly outside the Cat Castle.
The shadow clone and Uzumaki Emi were not inside the castle, but were practicing water-style ninjutsu by the lake.
The shadow clone sensed the arrival of the main body, glanced up with a resentful look, and then vanished in a puff of white smoke.
Seeing this, Uzumaki Emi paused for a moment before turning to face Hoshino Sensaku and greeting him, "Lord Sensaku, you've arrived?"
"Just call me Teacher Qian Shuo. The shadow clone is myself; you'll understand once you learn it," Xingyuan Qian Shuo said gently.
"Okay, Chisaku-sensei." Uzumaki Emi quickly composed herself and smiled.
Having received the memories of the shadow clone, Xingyuan Qianshuo realized that this guy had actually taken the initiative to have Huimei become his apprentice in order to improve the teaching effect of the "Benevolent Heart Inheritance" talent.
Unfortunately, this apprenticeship did not trigger any special system rewards.
"Sit down and rest for a while," Xingyuan Qianshuo invited.
"Okay, teacher."
The two sat down on a nearby rock.
Judging from her memory, Uzumaki Emi has had a pleasant two days. She has adapted to her new environment and often plays with the cats, including the ninja cats.
Given that her chakra reserves far exceed those of the four Shizune members, the shadow clones, in addition to teaching chakra control, have also begun to teach water-style ninjutsu. So far, they have taught "Water Army Deployment Technique" and "Water Chaos Wave".
Because of her abundant chakra and the ability to practice freely, coupled with the "benevolent inheritance," she progressed rapidly and mastered both techniques.
"Hye-mi, I brought you a gift."
Xingyuan Qianshuo's mind stirred slightly, and he took out the "Healing Fruit" from his inventory.
Hui Mei's eyes sparkled as she curiously looked at the strange, golden fruit: "Teacher, what is this?"
Xingyuan Qianshuo pondered for a moment, then explained, "This is a fruit that can grant people special abilities. By eating it, even ordinary people can gain strong healing abilities."
"Treatment?" Hui Mei's eyes dimmed for a moment, then brightened again.
"Don't worry, no one will bite you again," Hoshino Chisaku comforted him gently.
"Mm." Huimei smiled and nodded.
"Just take one bite, it might taste terrible." Xingyuan Qianshuo handed her the fruit.
Huimei took it and took a bite without hesitation.
"Ugh—it really tastes awful." She frowned, but still forced herself to swallow it.
"How do you feel?" Hoshino Senju asked.
"Hmm—I can't quite explain it, I just suddenly thought of my mother," Huimei said softly, her eyes gradually welling up with tears.
"This—could the Healing Fruit also have a tear-inducing effect?" Hoshino Senju wondered to himself.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he opened the system to look at Hui Mei's information in the organization panel:
Name: Uzumaki Emi
Age: 17
Chakra: 41586
[Attributes: Water, Earth, Yin, Yang]
[Skills: Kagura's Mind's Eye, Physical Healing, Three-Body Technique, Body Flicker Technique, Naval Deployment Technique, Water Chaos Waves]
[Special: Healing Fruit]
[Faith: 87%]
"It's listed separately—Chakra levels have increased slightly, which should be unrelated to Devil Fruits, and is mostly due to improved mental state in the past two days."
He pondered to himself, then turned his attention to the "Healing Fruits" section:
[Consuming 5000 reputation points, using ordinary fruit as a container, you can peel off the "Healing Fruit"]
"It can't be exchanged, but it can be separated?"
He closed the system interface and looked at Huimei.
The little girl was staring at the fruit in her hand, which she had only taken a bite out of, with a pained expression. She was torn between throwing it away, which would be wasteful, and eating it, which was too unpalatable.
After hesitating for a moment, she made up her mind, brought the fruit to her mouth again, took a big bite, and swallowed it without chewing.
Xingyuan Qianshuo's eyes widened, and seeing that she was about to eat it again, he quickly stopped her, "Alright, give it to me. You only need to eat one bite of this fruit to gain the ability, you don't need to eat the whole thing."
"Teacher, it's such a waste to throw it away, I'll eat it instead." With that, she frowned and took her third bite.
Xingyuan Qianshuo quickly reached out and took the fruit back, and Huimei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the bitten fruit in his hand, he tried to put it back into his inventory, but found that he couldn't.
"Huh? The Nitrogen stalks could be retrieved last time, but not this time—is it because they're no longer useful?" He shook his head slightly and casually tossed the fruit into the lake.
"Teacher, how should we develop the power of this fruit?" Huimei asked.
Xingyuan Qianshuo pondered for a moment and explained, "Fruit abilities are mainly developed through one's own perception. I can give you a few ideas for your reference."
"Uh-huh."
General History.
"One type is healing tears, which directly treat other people's injuries with tears. The second type is to let the tears condense into dandelions, and let the dandelion fluff drift out and land on the injured person to provide treatment."
"Huh? Tears—dandelion?" Huimei asked in confusion.
"That's right." Xingyuan Qianshuo nodded and continued, "We can also try extracting physical strength or chakra from other people's bodies, condensing it into dandelions, forming fluffy balls, and then using it for treatment."
"What a unique ability!" Huimei exclaimed.
"These are just for reference; you can develop your own. Perhaps the water you create using water-based techniques will also have healing properties."
"I will definitely try my best, teacher," Huimei said earnestly.
Then, she pondered for a moment, closed her eyes, and focused on recalling the past when she and her mother had wandered around.
As a child, she often nestled in her mother's arms and wept. She cried the most when her mother passed away. Later, she forced herself not to cry easily anymore, only wetting her pillow uncontrollably in her sleep.
Xingyuan Qianshuo watched as Huimei's eyes glistened and two clear tears quickly slid down her cheeks. He felt a pang of regret, unsure whether it was right or wrong to let her eat this fruit.
With a sigh, a thought flashed through his mind. He opened the system shop and spent 1000 reputation points to exchange for a beginner's tutorial scroll.
With a slight thought, the light red scroll disappeared and its effect fell on Huimei.
In an instant, Emi Uzumaki focused her mind and entered a profound state of enlightenment.
"Mommy, look! A fluffy little ball!" A four- or five-year-old red-haired girl exclaimed with a bright smile.
"Yes, it's very cute," the 25-year-old woman with red hair replied gently. "Huimi, do you know what this is?"
"Mommy, what is it?"
"These are dandelion seeds. With just a gentle blow, the seeds will fly far away, take root, and grow into new dandelions the following spring."
The little girl gazed curiously at the fluffy little ball in her hand, reluctant to blow it away. After a moment's hesitation, her eyes hardened, and she blew hard—little umbrellas rose up and floated into the air.
"Mommy, will they really grow up?"
"Yes, it will sprout next spring. Dandelions are also a plant with great medicinal value; your great-grandfather often used them to make medicine."
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"That's great! I want to grow up quickly too!"
Images buried deep in her memory welled up like a warm spring. Hui Mei's lips curved into a happy smile, but tears streamed down her slightly closed eyes.
Tears rolled down, each drop wetting the soil.
Just then, golden light suddenly shimmered on the ground, and a green dandelion slowly emerged, its top blooming with fluffy golden fluff.
Soon, golden cotton fibers began to detach from the fluff balls, scattering and floating lightly in the air, shimmering brilliantly.
Xingyuan Qianshuo reached out and gently touched one of the strands of cotton wool. The wool disappeared, but his body seemed to be infused with a sense of vitality and life.
"Is the teaching scroll so effective? Or is the healing fruit particularly suited to Emi's constitution?"
The last time the scroll was used on the four silent members, the effect lasted for about an hour. Hoshino Senju didn't interrupt Emi, but quietly stood guard from the side.
He hadn't previously mentioned the deep restorative abilities of the Healing Fruit—that would consume his lifespan. He didn't intend to guide Emi in developing this skill; if she were to discover it on her own later, that would be another matter.
"Healing tears, healing dandelion, blood donation dandelion—each has its uses and limitations."
"Tears shouldn't be shed too often; that's what makes them precious. It's best to collect some in advance, just in case."
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Xingyuan Qianshuo pondered to himself, his gaze falling on Huimei's cheeks—those teardrops were practically like magic beans.
While its healing potential may not be as high as that of Senzu Beans, its effectiveness for ordinary injuries should not be much worse.
"Dandelion can be used extensively to treat ailments, but the effects only last for a few minutes before the condition returns to normal."
"Donating blood is actually the most practical thing because it can be repeated. As long as there are people donating, the wounded can be treated on a large scale, which has great strategic value."
"I wonder if it can be further developed, preferably combined with medical ninjutsu such as Water Release or Healing Palm Technique —"
Time slipped by unnoticed. Twenty minutes later, Huimei awoke from her reverie.
She wasn't crying the whole time for those twenty minutes. When she opened her eyes, she felt refreshed, as if a shackle had been removed, and she felt exceptionally light.
She looked up at the countless golden cotton feathers floating in the air around her, a magnificent sight that left her momentarily stunned.
The cotton fibers did not last long; they would occasionally fall off or disappear in a flash.
"Teacher, what are these?!" Hui Mei turned to Xingyuan Qianshuo and asked in surprise.
"These are the cotton fibers from the healing dandelion you just created. These golden fibers can heal injuries, but the specific effects still need to be tested."
"I made it?" Hui Mei's eyes blinked, filled with excitement and doubt.
She tried to recall for a moment, then said with some disappointment, "Teacher, I don't know how I did it—"
"The healing effect of dandelion comes from tears; there's no need to force it. You could try donating blood for dandelion."
Xingyuan Qianshuo stretched out his arm and continued, "Try to imagine a dandelion growing from my arm."
Hui Mei approached, concentrating her imagination. A moment later, an imperceptible force activated, and a green dandelion sprouted from Xingyuan Qianshuo's arm, much smaller than the one formed from his tears.
A golden fluffy ball blooms at the top of the dandelion, then gently floats up.
Xingyuan Qianshuo reached out and caught the fluffy ball, examining it carefully.
Hui Mei was filled with surprise, and her mind relaxed. The green dandelion disappeared, leaving only the fluffy ball.
"It's a pity my self-healing ability is too strong; I'm not suitable to test this pom-pom," Hoshino Chisaku thought to himself, handing the pom-pom to Huimei.
She carefully held it in her palm, gently squeezed it, and felt its soft and elastic texture.
"Place this fluff ball on the injured person's wound to heal it. Generally, the stronger the person's constitution, the better the therapeutic effect," Xingyuan Qianshuo explained.
"How amazing—" Huimei murmured involuntarily.
Xingyuan Qianshuo smiled and nodded, secretly estimating that it had only consumed about two hundred points of chakra, and given his physique, the therapeutic effect of this fluffy ball would probably be particularly significant.
Looking around, I couldn't find a suitable test subject for the moment—I couldn't very well go to the cat castle and catch a ninja cat right now.
At that moment, he spotted a fish swimming in the lake, pointed his finger, and chakra threads shot out, sticking to the fish's body. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he tossed it ashore.
It was a freshwater fish that was over 20 centimeters long and weighed about two kilograms, and it was struggling on the ground.
Xingyuan Qianshuo pointed again, and the orange-yellow chakra ball at his fingertip hissed and transformed into a ray that struck the fish's body, blasting open a wound the size of a pigeon egg, from which blood seeped out.
"Huimei, try putting the pom-pom on the fish's wound," Hoshino Chisaku said.
Huimei nodded and stepped forward, gently placing the golden pom-pom on the wound. The instant the pom-pom disappeared, the bleeding stopped, and the wound healed completely in an instant.
With a flick of its tail, the fish regained its vitality and struggled even more vigorously.
"Wow—" Huimei exclaimed softly.
The healing effect was even stronger than her recovery when she was bitten.
She looked at the healed fish, reached out and picked it up, then looked at Teacher Qian Shuo. Xingyuan Qian Shuo smiled and nodded, so she ran to the lakeside, bent down and released the fish back into the water.
"Those who are not used to killing always have a sense of compassion," Hoshino Senju sighed inwardly.
At that moment, he suddenly thought of something and said, "Huimei, put your hand in the water for a while and see if you feel anything special."
Although Huimei didn't understand, she did as instructed. After a moment, she shook her head and said, "Teacher, it feels cool, I don't feel anything else."
Xingyuan Qianshuo was just letting her try it out—in the world of One Piece, Devil Fruit users are afraid of water because seawater contains a special component called PYROBROIN.
But this is the Naruto world, so there's no need to worry about this weakness.