Chapter 66: Kyohiko, You Are Truly a Criminal!

Flap! The bird flew into the air, and only then did Kyohiko snap out of his daze. At this moment, Tsunade asked, "What injuries did it have?" "There were muscle injuries on its wing and abdomen, and a broken blood vessel..." Kyohiko listed them off one by one. Tsunade couldn’t help but clap in admiration. Rin and Hanabusa looked down at their own birds. There were three injuries? They were all surprised. "You’re still not careful enough. Aside from Rin and Hanabusa, none of you noticed the broken blood vessel, but you two also missed a muscle injury each..." Tsunade pointed out the mistakes of the five. Finally, she turned to Kyohiko, her eyes shining. "Kyohiko, I remember you haven’t studied this before, right?" "No, I haven’t." Everyone, including Mitokado Homura who had been secretly watching from outside, turned to look at Kyohiko. He hadn’t studied it and still had this level of skill? Are you kidding? Homura’s mouth hung open, his face filled with disbelief. "To avoid injuring myself during training, I’ve read some related books, but I haven’t delved deeply into them. Today is actually the first time I’ve used medical ninjutsu." Kyohiko replied. He thought for a moment and added, "My chakra control is relatively strong, and I’ve specifically trained to enhance my perception using chakra, so I can sense the injuries more clearly." "Many techniques are indeed interconnected, but crossing fields is like crossing mountains. Applying techniques to medical ninjutsu isn’t something you can master just by understanding them. This is your talent, so don’t be too modest." Tsunade smiled. She looked at Rin and the others and said, "Do you understand now?" "Yes, we’ll work twice as hard to master it as soon as possible!" They answered in unison. Tsunade nodded. Good candidates for medical ninjas were rare, and she was quite satisfied with these five. Then, she grabbed Kyohiko’s hand. "Kyohiko, stop following Jiraiya and study medicine with me! You could definitely become an even greater medical ninja than me!" "This..." Studying medicine can’t save the ninja world! Kyohiko’s face showed hesitation. Seeing his expression, Tsunade knew Kyohiko wasn’t willing, and she understood even more— This child always had his own ideas. If he didn’t want to do something, no one could stop him. Tsunade sighed helplessly. If she had never seen a true genius, she would have been very satisfied with Rin and the others’ performance. But now, she could only softly sigh, "What a pity." --- In the Hokage’s office, Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn’t been able to focus on work for a whole day. The pile of documents on his desk went unnoticed. Jiraiya’s words had been like an interrogation to his heart. Regarding Danzo, he had indeed been somewhat lenient, but that was because where there was light, there had to be darkness. A village couldn’t be governed unilaterally. Jiraiya couldn’t understand him and had instead joined Tsunade in opposing him. He felt deeply pained. Additionally, there was Orochimaru. This disciple had been acting strangely recently. None of his three disciples were on the same page as him, and his own son— Asuma, well, he wasn’t close at all. In fact, he seemed to resent his status. "Sigh!" Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, feeling utterly exhausted. At this moment, he tapped his pipe to knock out the ash, and there was a knock at the door. "Homura, come in." "Hiruzen, Tsunade has come to the academy." Homura said. Sarutobi Hiruzen was momentarily stunned— His first thought was, is Tsunade about to cause trouble again? Before he could speak. Homura continued, "However, she’s not here to make trouble. She wants to conduct a free clinic for the students..." He detailed Tsunade’s plans. Finally, Homura touched on the key point: "That child, Kyohiko, have you been paying attention to him? His talent is extraordinary. I think we should focus on nurturing him." Kyohiko again? Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up: "What about him?" "He has an exceptionally high talent in medical ninjutsu. Tsunade even wanted to take him as her disciple, but he refused." Homura summarized. After hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen’s state of mind became increasingly subtle. From what he knew, Kyohiko’s talent wasn’t limited to medical ninjutsu. He had shown remarkable insight in many areas. Strong in everything?! No wonder Jiraiya treasures him. If it were him, he’d do the same. Sarutobi Hiruzen had to re-examine the situation. Could this child truly have the mindset and abilities of a Hokage? He fell into deep thought. "Hiruzen? Are you listening?" "Oh, yes, I’m listening. We should support the free clinic and the training of ninjas. Provide whatever Tsunade needs. As for Kyohiko, we don’t need to interfere." Sarutobi Hiruzen’s attention was entirely on Kyohiko, and he didn’t even notice the "free clinic." "Alright." --- The next day, the academy was bustling with activity. Tsunade arrived with Shizune, Kurenai, and two young medical ninjas. Kyohiko wasn’t there. In fact, he was in a quiet room with Tsunade’s main body. The office had a partitioned room. The outer door was modified, and a barrier was set up inside. All it needed was a chakra input to maintain the barrier. On the door were two words— "Tree Hollow." --- "Asuma, have you seen Rin?" "Rin? She’s with Tsunade-sama, helping with the check-ups." Asuma answered indifferently. He didn’t have much fondness for Obito, but he didn’t dislike him either. Just... Neutral. After answering, he continued walking forward. As he passed by an office, Asuma suddenly stopped. "Tree Hollow?" "What’s this?" He stopped and carefully read the notice on the door. "A hidden room with an isolating barrier, the perfect place to confide and vent emotions." An isolating barrier? Asuma was inwardly surprised. Why would they put something like this here? Forget it, it’s none of my business... He started to walk away but after a few steps, he slowly turned back. Tree Hollow. Maybe I should take a look? Asuma’s expression shifted uncertainly, but in the end, he headed toward the restroom. After a while, another child with an ordinary face entered the "Tree Hollow" from the corridor. He cautiously observed the room. It was indeed a sealed room. Inside, there were seals inscribed, completely isolating the inside from the outside. There was also a seal core with instructions— Just infuse chakra to activate it. Hmm, let’s try it! Asuma infused chakra and gradually felt the barrier taking effect. The chakra enveloped the surroundings, turning the entire room into a secret room. The barrier didn’t require much chakra. He sat down and stayed for a while. Even Tsunade, who was behind the scenes, was growing impatient. Finally, he spoke: "I’m the Hokage’s son, but I don’t like the Hokage." !!! Tsunade was shocked. Was that the Hokage’s youngest son outside? Asuma spoke slowly inside the room. At first, Kyohiko was calm, but as the content became more about him, he didn’t want to listen anymore. "Since Kurenai graduated, she’s made new friends and companions. She doesn’t need me anymore." "Maybe I should graduate too." "As the Hokage’s son, still lingering in the academy at this point, it’s really inappropriate, isn’t it? That’s what they all say, right?" Asuma’s mood was heavy. He poured out all the words and emotions he had accumulated over the past few days within the barrier. Except for Tsunade and Kyohiko, who had access to the backdoor to eavesdrop, no one else would know what he had said today. Including Sarutobi Hiruzen. After a long while, Asuma stood up and left. Through the window, Tsunade could see that Asuma seemed to be in a better mood, his face showing a sense of newfound purpose. He was planning to graduate early! Tsunade remained silent for a while, then let out a long sigh. "Being the child of a Hokage isn’t always a good thing." "Usually, they bear the burden of their parent’s reputation. As a Hokage father, they often don’t notice the negative emotions their children accumulate over time because they’re too busy." Kyohiko said. Tsunade nodded— She was the granddaughter of the First Hokage and had experienced similar emotions as Asuma. Fortunately, she had Senju Tobirama by her side back then. However, Asuma... Tsunade glanced at Kyohiko and sighed, "Kyohiko, you’re truly a criminal!" "What does this have to do with me!" Kyohiko retorted righteously, though he knew that Kurenai’s graduation had some influence. Tsunade chuckled but didn’t say more. Matters between young people weren’t for outsiders to judge. Afterward, she listened in on a few more. An hour later, Tsunade sat in deep thought. She realized that most of the time, the children who entered the "Tree Hollow" simply wanted a confidential outlet to vent their secrets and frustrations. Once they poured out their hearts, their emotions improved. "The best psychologist is actually oneself!" Tsunade exclaimed. If there really were such a department to help people with psychological issues, it would involve guiding them to vent their emotions, supplemented with medication. Otherwise. No amount of medication would help. "Thank you, Kyohiko. I understand how to proceed now!" Tsunade’s gaze became resolute. "So, about the backdoor this afternoon, you’ll do as I suggested, right?" "You don’t need to come this afternoon. I’ll handle it myself. As for the Tree Hollow, its existence is enough, isn’t it? Some secrets should remain in this Tree Hollow. Later, I’ll modify this place into a completely isolated barrier." Tsunade sighed— Many problems have surprisingly simple solutions, but no one ever thinks of them. Afterward, she waited for the person inside the Tree Hollow to leave and then sealed the backdoor with a technique. From now on, she wouldn’t return to this room. --- Freedom! Kyohiko cheered inwardly. He immediately resumed his running routine, taking the opportunity to test out the Mystical Palm Technique. Running to the outskirts of the village, he caught several birds and fish to experiment on. He found that he had indeed mastered the technique and could easily treat internal injuries. This level of skill might be unattainable for many medical ninjas. Moreover, with proper control, the Mystical Palm Technique could also render someone unconscious. This skill was an extension of chakra manipulation and didn’t necessarily require medical chakra. Kyohiko vaguely felt. If he could fully comprehend the Mystical Palm Technique, he might be able to develop a unique form of the Gentle Fist. Like Tsunade’s Chaotic Body Rush, it was an extension in this direction. "Keep running!" After figuring it out, Kyohiko set it aside. Having more skills was never a burden. Besides. The Mystical Palm Technique was a lifesaver. In critical moments, it could be used to heal himself, so it was definitely worth it. --- "Make way, make way!" A loud shout came from outside the village gate. Kyohiko stopped in his tracks. At the entrance, a ninja was sprinting with another on his back. The injured ninja was wrapped in bandages, but they were all soaked in blood, and his complexion looked terrible. Even. The ninja carrying him looked pale and exhausted. From their attire, they seemed to be from the Hyuga clan. "Neji’s Father..." "Save him, I’ll handle the paperwork later! Help me, help me—" Hizashi’s body swayed unsteadily. Hata reached out to support him, but in the next moment, a figure appeared in a flash. Kyohiko steadied Hizashi and the injured ninja on his back. Then, through chakra and blood, he carefully assessed the situation, his expression growing serious. "Lay him down." "Ah, shouldn’t we take him to the hospital?" "His internal organs are bleeding. I need to perform emergency treatment first. Quickly send someone to the hospital and have them rush over!" Kyohiko’s expression was stern. Hata and Tsuchihara were stunned. They were chunin, much older than Kyohiko, but at this moment, they didn’t dare to refuse. After a second, Hata snapped out of it. "Yes!" Regardless. Just based on his words, it was clear he had some expertise. Who else could they trust? Kyohiko formed hand seals, quickly extracting chakra, and then... Chakra surged forth. Mystical Palm Technique! The chakra flowed toward the wounds inside the body. Injuries to internal organs were something even he didn’t dare to touch lightly. He had to carefully manipulate the chakra to stimulate the organs’ natural healing. However, it seemed there was a special toxin in the wounds preventing recovery... Poison. Sunagakure? If it were an ordinary Sunagakure ninja, they wouldn’t need to use such poison. The attacker needed a live specimen. Sasori of the Red Sand? Considering this possibility, Kyohiko changed his strategy. Before detoxifying, it would be difficult to heal the wounds. Fortunately, the injured ninja had only been hit by a few special poisoned needles. The wounds themselves were small and not fatal, and the bleeding wasn’t severe. It was only because of the prolonged delay that the situation had become critical. In that case, he would use the Mystical Palm Technique to stimulate blood production first! Kyohiko performed emergency treatment. The onlookers were stunned, especially Tsuchihara, who had watched Kyohiko grow rapidly through mission after mission. And now. This kid had even learned medical ninjutsu, and something as advanced as the Mystical Palm Technique... Unbelievable! Seeing Kyohiko’s expression gradually shift from seriousness to calm and composed, Tsuchihara asked in a low voice, "Is... is he healed?" "No, he’s poisoned. The wounds can’t heal. I’ve only stabilized him for now. He still needs to be taken to the hospital." ----- Kyohiko said. By activating the blood-producing cells, he could temporarily restore some blood, preventing the patient from bleeding to death. However. Due to the coagulation disorder, the patient was experiencing various abnormal conditions. If the poison wasn’t neutralized and proper treatment wasn’t administered soon, the situation could turn dire... "Poison! From Sunagakure?" Tsuchihara was shocked, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. After so many years, is Sunagakure about to start a war again? But. Seeing Kyohiko immediately begin treating Hizashi, he decisively shut his mouth. No distractions! The commotion attracted many onlookers, but even if they weren’t ninjas, many were family members of ninjas. They didn’t dare to get too close and instinctively made way for the Konoha Hospital team. After a while, a figure appeared on the rooftop, shunshining down. Soon, a young kunoichi followed, landing beside Kyohiko. They looked at Kyohiko in shock but quickly regained their composure. "Hebi Sukui." (TLNote: I can’t find her, probably an OC) "Yes!" The kunoichi knelt down and quickly assessed the injured ninja’s condition. Kyohiko explained, "The toxin prevents the wounds from healing. I had no choice but to stimulate blood cell production to keep him alive." "Thank you!" The older medical kunoichi nodded— After receiving the information, she checked and confirmed that, as Kyohiko had said, the toxin was continuously destroying the healing wounds. It was a particularly troublesome toxin! Unless the poison was removed, there was no way to cure it. Kyohiko’s information and first aid were crucial. Otherwise, even if they had arrived, the patient might not have survived the delay. "Hizashi..." "He’s fine, just a torn ligament. He probably didn’t rest during the journey." Kyohiko withdrew his hands. The ligament was repaired. At this moment, he looked at the other person and couldn’t help but pause. The face, the features... They looked familiar! Wait? "Are you... Biwako-sama?" Kyohiko was surprised. Upon closer inspection, the older kunoichi’s features bore some resemblance to Sarutobi Asuma. She wasn’t as aged as he remembered. "You’re Kyohiko, right? I’ve heard about you from Kurenai, but I didn’t expect your medical ninjutsu to be so impressive!" Sarutobi Biwako was genuinely astonished. She recognized that Kyohiko was using the highly advanced Mystical Palm Technique, and he seemed quite proficient at it. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to provide emergency treatment. "I’ve read a lot of books, and Tsunade-sama gave me some guidance..." Kyohiko replied. Such a young child, strong in combat, understands teamwork and tactics, and even knows medical ninjutsu... Is there anything this kid can’t do? Sarutobi Biwako sighed, "Such talent!" The more she looked, the more amazed she became. A genius like this would be wasted if confined to just one field! She smiled kindly. "Good child, we owe you a lot this time." Then, Sarutobi Biwako looked behind her. The medical team hadn’t arrived yet. Hebi Sukui said, "Sensei, the medical team is too slow! Should we carry him over?" "That’s fine." Sarutobi Biwako took out a scroll. After unsealing it, a stretcher appeared. "Let me help too." Kyohiko was very curious about how this person had been injured. Although the Third Kazekage wasn’t dead, Sasori of the Red Sand had defected two years ago. Where had Hizashi and the others encountered him? Could it be... During this time, Sasori hadn’t been active in the Land of Wind? Kyohiko pondered silently. He glanced to the side, created a shadow clone, and also carried Hizashi on his back. "Alright, I’ll treat him and keep him stable." Sarutobi Biwako didn’t refuse. Saving lives was the top priority!