aircannonsinc Chapter 123 The Medical Department's Doubts, the Budding of Wood Release
Chapter 123 The Medical Department's Doubts, the Budding of Wood Release
Chapter 123 The Medical Department's Doubts, the Budding of Wood Release
The operating room doors opened.
Zongsuke walked out.
"How is it?"
Elder Sarutobi was the first to rush forward.
He's alive.
Sosuke said calmly.
"The meridians have been reconnected. Vital signs are stable. However, you need to eat a lot to replenish your energy."
"What?!"
The attending physician cried out in alarm and rushed into the operating room, disregarding etiquette.
A few seconds later, a scream of horror, as if he had seen a ghost, came from inside.
"This—this is impossible!"
"The wound has completely healed? There's not even a scar?"
"The meridian reaction—is even stronger than before the injury?!"
"What kind of monstrous regenerative ability is this?!"
The crowd in the corridor stirred.
A miracle. A true medical miracle.
Elder Sarutobi gave Sousuke a deep look, his eyes filled with seriousness.
"Takaya Jonin, your medicine—"
"A family secret recipe."
Sousuke interrupted.
"Many precious medicinal materials were used, including thousand-year-old ginseng and a special chakra medium. This one injection cost five million taels."
He quoted an exorbitant price.
This was to silence everyone and to conceal the true composition of the serum.
If it's a miracle created by money, it's shocking, but still within the realm of understanding.
If it's some kind of biotechnology—then it will attract Danzo's covetousness.
"Five million —"
Elder Sarutobi's lips twitched slightly.
"Alright. As long as the person is alive, the Sarutobi clan will cover the cost."
Hmm? What does this have to do with the Sarutobi clan?
Sosuke was a little confused, but he didn't think much of it. All he wanted to do now was get back and write his experimental notes.
the next day.
The news of Misa Hayama's awakening and recovery spread throughout Konoha's leadership.
"Sousuke Takaya possesses a miraculous medicine that can reshape the meridians."
The rumor spread like wildfire.
Countless eyes were fixed on the Kikyo Pavilion.
But Sousuke was prepared.
He had Chiba make several castrated versions of the drug—mainly a high-concentration nutrient solution mixed with some stimulants.
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When the medical department came to investigate, he handed over these things.
"This is the recipe."
Sousuke looked candid.
"It mainly relies on the accumulation of medicinal herbs. The core ingredient is a Dragon Blood Grass from the depths of the desert in the Land of Wind, which only grows once every ten years."
"I've run out of stock. If you want some, I can provide a source, but whether you can actually buy them depends on luck."
The medical department took it back for testing and found that it contained a large amount of highly active plant ingredients, but no special ingredients were found.
This matter can only be left unresolved.
Everyone thought that Sosuke had gotten incredibly lucky and acquired a rare treasure.
Two weeks later.
First training ground.
Misa Hayama is back.
She was wearing a brand-new Jonin vest, with the black sword hanging at her waist.
Her complexion was better than before, and her skin was as smooth as jade.
"teacher!"
Sarutobi Tetsuya and the other two also returned from the battlefield to rest. Upon seeing Misa, they were so moved that tears welled up in their eyes.
"You're finally back! We heard you were here—"
"What are you crying about!"
Misa snapped.
"Ninjas are not allowed to shed tears!"
Although her tone was stern, her eyes softened considerably.
She had a brush with death, and her mindset changed.
"Start training!"
Once the students began to concentrate on their training, Misa walked a short distance away and drew her knife.
"I want to test my current strength."
She didn't use chakra, only physical strength.
boom!
He cleaved down with a single stroke.
A huge rock in front of them was split in two.
It wasn't cut open; it was shattered by a terrifying force.
"This power—"
Misa looked at her hands.
She could feel an inexhaustible surge of energy coursing through her body. Before, a day of training would leave her exhausted; now, she felt she could fight for three days and three nights without sleep.
and----
She looked at a dead tree next to her.
She instinctively reached out and placed her hand on the tree trunk.
A strange impulse welled up inside me.
She channeled a wisp of chakra into it.
That's not just Earth Release or Water Release. There's also Yang Release.
zizi.
The bark of the dead tree cracked open, and a tender green bud sprouted from it.
And in just a few seconds, it grew into a branch as thick as an arm.
"This is----"
Meisha abruptly withdrew her hand, her expression changing drastically.
She looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before she breathed a sigh of relief.
That was—the prototype of Wood Release?
Although it was just stimulating plant growth, it had already touched upon the highest taboo of the leaf.
"That man—"
Misa remembered Sosuke's whispers in her ear on the operating table.
Accept this power—even if it's a curse.
"What exactly did you inject me with?"
Misa gripped the knife handle tightly.
She had to find that man and get to the bottom of it.
Late at night. The Kikyo Pavilion.
Sosuke is reviewing data in the basement.
"The cell samples from Mesa are still showing increased activity."
Chiba reports.
"Her body underwent a second development. Bone density increased, and muscle fiber toughness improved."
"Furthermore, her chakra attributes are merging."
"Water and earth, under the catalysis of Yang Dun, are undergoing new changes in properties."
"Wood Release?"
Sosuke stroked his chin.
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"Perhaps it's not quite at the level of the First Hokage's 'Wood World Advent,' but at least it can use Wood Release techniques like 'Wooden Wall' or 'Silent Binding Technique.'"
This is a huge success.
Artificial Wood Release Technique.
Although not a perfect immortal body, it's much better than Yamato's half-baked form. This is because Misa herself has the foundation of the Thousand Hands technique.
"Sousuke."
A cold voice sounded from behind.
Sosuke did not turn around.
"You've arrived, Jonin Misa. From now on, use the main entrance, don't always climb through the windows."
Misa Hayama stood at the entrance of the laboratory.
She looked at the bottles and jars, and finally her gaze fell on Sosuke.
Tell me the truth.
Misa drew her sword and pointed it at Sosuke.
What exactly has been added to my body?
"During training today, I unintentionally caused a tree to grow."
"That's Wood Release."
"You injected me with cells from the first generation?"
Sosuke turned around and looked at the knife.
That's the knife he paid to have repaired. Now it's being pointed at his nose.
"Put down the knife, Misa."
Sosuke remained calm.
"If I wanted to harm you, you would have turned into a tree long ago, like those experimental subjects in Danzo's basement."
When Danzo was mentioned, Misa's eyes wavered for a moment.
"Are you aware of Danzo's experiments?"
As the leader of the secret squad, she was naturally aware that Danzo was conducting some secret experiments.
"Of course I know. I also know that you are the only person so far who has perfectly integrated that power."
Sosuke stepped forward and gently parted the blade with his fingers.
"You should thank your lineage, and my skills."
"I have activated the dormant power of the Thousand Hands within you."
"You have now surpassed the level of an ordinary Jonin, and have even touched the threshold of Kage level."
"Isn't this what you've always wanted? To become stronger."
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Misa remained silent.
Indeed. That feeling of being filled with power intoxicated her.
But she was even more aware of the price of this power.
"If the village discovers—"
"The village won't find out."
Sosuke interrupted her.
"As long as you don't use it in front of others casually, who would know?"
"and----"
Sousuke smiled.
"So what if they find out?"
"Konoha needs strong individuals now."
"If you can use this power to kill enemies on the battlefield, the Third Hokage will only turn a blind eye."
"He might even see you as a new hope."
Misa put away her knife.
She was persuaded. Or rather, she had to accept this reality.
"What do you need me to do?" she asked.
Since it's a transaction, there must be some bargaining chips.
"It's very simple."
Sosuke picked up an empty test tube from the lab bench.
"Give me a vial of your blood every month."
"I need to monitor your body data to prevent your cells from going out of control."
"At the same time—I also need your blood to study something deeper."
Misha looked at the test tube.
This sounds like they're being used as livestock for blood donation.
But she did not refuse.
Because she wasn't sure if this power would devour her without Sousuke's continued protection.
"Can."
She took the test tube, deftly pricked her finger, and filled it with blood.
"But, Sousuke."
She tossed the test tube to Sosuke.
"If you dare use my blood to create monsters that threaten the village—"
I will kill you with my own hands.
"rest assured."
Sosuke caught the test tube and looked at the bright red liquid.
"I want peace in Konoha more than anyone else."
"Because only with peace can business be done."
"There's one more thing."
Misa added.
"The elders of the Sarutobi clan paid five million ryo for me?"
"Yes."
Sosuke is labeling the test tubes.
"That elder was very generous. He said that as long as you can be saved, the Sarutobi clan will cover the cost."
"Moreover, the money has already been delivered."
"It must be said that although wealthy families are arrogant, they are still quite trustworthy when it comes to paying money."
"Go back."
Mesa uttered three words.
"Return it?" Sousuke raised an eyebrow. "Why would you return it? Someone else is paying for it, that's a good thing."
"I don't need such a good thing."
Misa's eyes sharpened, a reflection of the pride of the strong and a resistance to unspoken rules.
"Although I come from a commoner background, I am well aware of the ways those families behave."
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
"They paid for my life, so my life will be the private property of the Sarutobi clan from now on."
"They would make requests that I couldn't refuse."
She took a deep breath.
"I am a Jonin of Konoha, not a retainer of the Sarutobi clan."
"This money must be returned."
Sosuke looked at this stubborn woman.
Very clear-headed.
In Konoha, the way powerful clans recruit and devour commoner geniuses often begins with such seemingly benevolent favors.
Once she accepted this huge sum of money, Mesa could no longer stand tall.
"You can take it back. But my medicine has real, hard costs."
"Five million taels, not a penny less."
"If you return the money to the Sarutobi clan, what will you give me in return?"
Sosuke looked Misa up and down.
"Excuse my bluntness, Misa Jonin. Your resume is impressive, and you've completed many high-level missions. But haven't you spent most of your income buying medicinal herbs to hone your taijutsu?"
"Your current savings probably won't even amount to 500,000 taels."
Misa's cheeks flushed slightly after her sore spot was touched.
That was both an embarrassment and a helpless situation.
For a commoner ninja to maintain such intense training, the expenses are astronomical. Without family support, every penny she spent was extremely precious.
"I will pay it back."
Mesa's tone was firm.
"Since I'm still alive, I can make money."
"Whether it's an S-rank mission or an A-rank mission, as long as I don't die, I'll pay you back with interest."
"I won't renege on my debt."
Sosuke looked at her.
There's really nothing to consider; money is practically no different from paper to him anyway.
This woman is stubborn. If she owes money to the Sarutobi clan, she might really be controlled by them.
But if she owes herself money—
Perhaps then they would be more proactive in conducting various experiments.
"Can."
Sosuke nodded and smiled.
"I accept your debt transfer."
He walked to his desk, took out a sheet of white paper, and quickly scribbled a few lines.
IOU
[Debtor: Misa Hayama]
[Credit: Sosuke Takaya]
Amount: Five million taels (including interest)
Repayment methods: installment payments, or payment in lieu of equivalent labor or spoils.
Sosuke handed the pen to Misa.
"Sign it."
"Tomorrow I will have Ryoma return the five million taels to the Sarutobi clan."
Meisha took the pen, didn't even glance at the terms, and signed her name directly. Her handwriting was sharp and efficient.
"Thanks."
After signing the papers, Misa felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
Owing money to a businessman is business. Owing money to a powerful family is selling yourself into servitude.
There is a fundamental difference between the two.
"You're welcome."
Sosuke carefully put away the IOU.