thefictionvixens Chapter 121 Medical Security
Chapter 121 Medical Security
Chapter 112 Medical Security
At 1 p.m., Yuhi Shinku announced the official start of the team battle competition.
A Jonin with brown hair teleported to the center of the arena and waved for the first battle team to enter the field.
"Wow, the first group is full of acquaintances." Hoshino Senju raised an eyebrow to himself.
The players taking the stage were Inuzuka Tsurugi and her teammates—Ayumi Natsumi and Ichii Tomoo.
The three were about sixteen years old, which was considered relatively old among those present.
Inuzuka Tsurugi is already a Chunin, and this time he's just accompanying his teammates for a reference.
She and her tall, one-eyed wolfhound, Heiwan, strode into the venue with great presence.
"Natsumi, Tomoo, I'll hold back this time and give you more opportunities to shine," Inuzuka Tsuru said as he walked.
"Okay, everyone, let's do our best!" Xia Mei encouraged.
Zhifu nodded with a solemn expression.
Xingyuan Qianshuo originally had a lot of confidence in Claw's team, but when he saw their opponents, that confidence immediately wavered.
In the other squad, there was someone he knew well—Hayako.
A girl with light brown hair, blue eyes, short stature, and little expression on her face; a "three-no" girl who doesn't talk much.
Xingyuan Qianshuo once treated her for a meridian injury on her finger and received a rather good reward for it: the secret technique, Chakra Needle.
This is a tracking chakra needle, suitable for mid- to long-range assassinations.
However, due to its unclear origin, Xingyuan Qianshuo has never demonstrated or used it.
If Ayako Hikaru has mastered this technique, then Inuya Tsurugi's squad will be in danger.
Xingyuan Qianshuo then used the system to investigate two of Huo Lingzi's teammates: Izunoyama Kiku and Yui no Mori Mamoru.
The former is a short-haired girl with a neutral appearance and a vibrant personality, wearing a cat-tail-like pendant on her back;
The latter was a male genin with light brown skin, wearing a brown hat, and holding a long staff.
The two were about twelve or thirteen years old—according to the graduation age of Naruto's class in the original work, this is the normal graduation age for genin.
The two teams lined up ten meters apart.
The special Jonin presiding over the competition, Kazematsu Momiji, raised his hand to signal: "Ready—Go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he instantly stepped back.
Battle is imminent.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Natsumi Arifuku, who was skilled in throwing ninja tools, made the first move, accurately shooting six shuriken at the three opponents.
Hiyori parried with a clang of her kunai; Izunoyama Kiku nimbly dodged; and Yuuko Mori swung a meter-long iron rod, spinning it like a windmill in front of her, deflecting all the swords in her hand.
After a brief test, the two sides quickly closed the distance between them.
Ichiju Tomoo, skilled in Wind Release and swordsmanship, faced off against Yukino Mori with his katana. The sword and staff clashed, producing a sharp, piercing clang.
Then, Natsumi Arifuku and Ayako Hii engaged in a battle of shuriken and kunai, exchanging blows and parries.
Inuzuka Tsuru did not directly use "Fang Over Fang". Instead, he touched the ground with both hands, gathered chakra in his limbs, and instantly lowered his body like a wild beast - this was "Four-Legged Technique".
Her opponent, the short-haired girl Izuno Kiku, quickly unfurled a scroll, and the chakra sealed within surged into her body, instantly sprouting cat claws, cat ears, and a cat tail.
"Hmm—no wonder her name sounded familiar, it's the Cat-Cover Technique, right? A secret technique used by a character in Boruto." Hoshino Senju in the stands suddenly realized.
"Woof—you stupid stinky cat!" Kuromaru growled, baring his teeth.
"That's more like it! Let the fierce dog defeat the stinky cat!" Inuzuka Tsuru shouted excitedly, "Attack together, Kuromaru!"
She and Kuromaru transformed into afterimages and rushed towards Yamagiku in her cat-like state.
Both sides excelled at speed and clashed instantly.
The four-legged maneuver was swift and powerful, and the man and dog worked together skillfully; Yamagiku was agile and nimble, dodging and weaving, while its sharp claws would occasionally strike Inuzuka Tsurugi from tricky angles.
"Beastman Ninja Art: Beastman Clone - Fang Over Fang!"
Unable to hit his opponent, Inuya Tsurugi instantly forgot his promise to his teammates and directly used the Inuya clan's secret technique, O.
Black Ball transformed into her likeness, and the two spun rapidly, turning into two tornadoes that attacked Mountain Chrysanthemum.
However, having used the "Cat's Cloak Technique," Yamagiku's speed and agility were greatly enhanced, allowing her to nimbly dodge the attacks from the claws and the black ball.
Seeing that Claw had gone all out, Xia Mei and Zhi Fu also stopped holding back and used their signature moves.
Xia Mei swiftly reached into her ninja tool pouch with her left hand and skillfully pulled out three smoke bombs the size of pigeon eggs. Almost simultaneously, her right hand pulled out three kunai with explosive tags attached from behind her.
The smoke bomb was thrown first, heading straight for Himako.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Three plumes of purplish-blue smoke billowed out, followed by exploding kunai that hissed and shot into the smoke.
Her tactic was to use smoke to obscure vision, confuse the opponent, and conceal subsequent explosive tag attacks.
However, Hiyori, who was in the smoke, did not panic and retreated quickly the moment the smoke rose.
The flames from the exploding tag almost grazed her body, and the heat and air currents lifted her light brown hair.
His blue eyes remained calm and undisturbed, his expression still serene.
The moment she landed, she still had the energy to quickly scan her two teammates, Ichiyama Kiku, to make sure they were unharmed. Although she couldn't win against two opponents, she was also unlikely to be hit.
Mori Mori — thankfully, this reckless guy is so hot-blooded that he only uses melee combat.
At this moment, the iron rod in the hands of Yuuki Morishige had transformed into a stone hammer, with Earth Release chakra attached to it, forming a hard rock hammerhead.
The stone hammer was powerful and heavy, and when it was swung, it created a powerful wind. Every time it hit a rock or the ground, it stirred up a cloud of gravel and dust.
Ichiju Tomoo struggled to parry with his samurai sword, fighting and retreating.
In the stands, Xingyuan Qianshuo watched the game with great interest.
With his current strength, the battle before him is naturally just a "minor skirmish".
But as a medical support staff member, every wound on the examinee's body tugged at his heartstrings.
At this moment, the smile on his face—no, the responsibility on his shoulders—felt even heavier.
The four junior doctors beside him were also watching the competition intently—it was far more intense and exciting than their practical training at school.
In the Hokage's room, Hiruzen Sarutobi, taking advantage of a moment of leisure, had already taken out his crystal ball and was watching yet another Chunin Selection Tournament.
He hopes to discover more outstanding successors from among them.
On the field, Yuuki Mori wielded the stone hammer with wide, sweeping motions, shouting incessantly.
Tomohiro used his katana to parry and occasionally launched clever counterattacks, gradually adapting to his opponent's rhythm.
Seeing that "Fang Over Fang" was no match for Yamagiku, Inuzuka Tsuru stopped using this energy-consuming move and continued to use "Four-Legged Technique" to engage in close combat with Yamagiku's "Cat-Cover Technique".
One is as swift and powerful as a dog, the other as coordinated and agile as a cat.
Soon, both of them had several claw marks on their bodies, and blood was seeping out.
Blackball roamed around, trying to seize an opportunity to bite the "stinky cat".
Although the battle on the field was short, the six people were soon panting heavily. No, it should be five people - Huo Lingzi, although her clothes were covered in dust and her hair was singed by the flames, still had no expression and her eyes were calm.
At that moment, Hiyori once again dodged the explosive tag thrown by Natsumi.
After a series of loud explosions, her eyes narrowed, and a small ball of orange-yellow chakra rapidly condensed at the tip of her index finger, making a soft hissing sound.
Hoshino Senju, who had been watching her closely, smiled slightly: "So you're finally going to use it now—but don't kill Natsumi right away."
Fire Ayako stretched out her finger, and a golden ray of light shot out from her fingertip, heading straight for Natsumi!
Panting heavily, Xia Mei's expression tightened, and she instinctively dodged to the side, but the beam of light unexpectedly curved and shot towards her.
"ah--!"
The golden light struck her left abdomen, instantly piercing through and exploding.
A sharp pain struck, and blood gushed out, staining his clothes red in the blink of an eye.
Xia Mei clutched her stomach and fell to the ground, curling up in pain.
Her cries of pain reached her teammates' ears, and Claw turned his head to look, his heart tightening.
Seizing the momentary opening, Shanju rushed forward, her cat claws slashing down like blades!
Kuromaru, who had been providing support from the sidelines, reacted extremely quickly, biting at Yamagiku and forcing her to withdraw her attack.
Hearing Natsumi's cry of pain, Tomohiro felt a surge of anxiety. His chakra surged, and he swung his katana with incredible speed. The wind from the blade created streaks of wind that slashed at Yuzuri Mori like a whirlwind, tearing through his clothes and leaving bloody marks.
Tomohiro, oblivious to his own exceptional performance, quickly moved to Natsumi's side and shielded her behind him.
Having landed a successful blow, Ayako did not pursue.
She raised her right hand, index finger pointing upwards, the orange-yellow chakra at her fingertip still hissing.
Her face was expressionless, her eyes calm, as she looked at her gathered opponents, silently declaring: surrender, or be killed.
In the stands, Xingyuan Qianshuo had already used the system to examine Youfu Xiamei's injuries.
[Conditions: Penetrating laceration to the left abdomen, ruptured spleen, and lateral laceration to the stomach]
"The injury is quite serious—if treatment isn't timely, his life could be in danger," he thought to himself.
However, he wasn't nervous—this kind of injury was not difficult for him to treat.
At that moment, a ninja wearing a green vest appeared instantly, raising his hand to indicate, "We surrender."
Inuzuka Tsurugi and Ichii Tomoo glared at their opponents with sharp, indignant eyes, but did not stop their instructor's decision.
Kazematsu-no-Maki instantly appeared in the center of the arena and loudly announced the winner.
Xingyuan Qianshuo didn't delay any longer and instructed, "Jingyin, Lin, carry the stretcher onto the field. Hanfang and Tie will stay here for now."
"Yes, teacher!" The four of them snapped out of their daze and quickly replied.
Inside the Hokage's chamber, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been watching the entire battle, exhaled a puff of smoke, pondering, "Tracking Chakra Needles—I remember it being a secret technique of a small clan. That clan is sparsely populated; I didn't expect them to produce such a talent."
"This secret technique is perfect for precision assassinations—perhaps we should recruit it into the secret service for training."
Xingyuan Qianshuo entered the arena with two junior doctors and quickly approached the injured person.
He knelt down and pressed several points on Fuku Natsumi's body to temporarily stop the bleeding.
"Dr. Chisaku, how is Natsumi?" Inuzuka Tsuru recognized him and asked hurriedly.
"It's not a big problem, it'll be fine in a bit," Xingyuan Qianshuo replied calmly.
"Oh, oh, that's good—"
Xingyuan Qianshuo said no more, and directed Jingyin and Lin to lift Xia Mei onto a stretcher, which was then escorted away by his shadow clone.
The main body remained on the field, looking at the other five examinees, and thought to himself, "Not bad, apart from Hiyori, the other four are injured."
"You guys, don't move yet, let me treat you."
Without waiting for a response, he stretched out his right hand and five chakra threads shot out, precisely connecting with all five people—even Ayako didn't fall.
Green chakra flowed into their bodies along the threads, circulating to the wounds to nourish and heal them.
Less than half a minute later, Xingyuan Qianshuo stopped: "Done."
The five men moved their hands and feet, their faces full of surprise. Their wounds had healed, the pain had disappeared, and their bodies were even more energetic than before the battle.
This scene drew astonished glances from Fengji Ranmu and the two teams' instructors, while many teachers in the stands marveled at it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing in front of the crystal ball, took another drag of his cigarette, a smile playing on his lips: "To have mastered the chakra threads so quickly and even applied them so skillfully to medicine—the ultimate form transformation, combined with Yang Release nature transformation, that's not something easily achieved."
Soon, the Wind Festival Burning Wood forced both sides to withdraw from the arena.
Inuzuka Tsurugi and Ichii Tomoo were worried about Natsumi, so they wanted to go and keep her company.
Xingyuan Qianshuo led them to the edge of the field and pointed towards the camp: "Wait outside the tent for a moment."
Inside the tent, the shadow clone was tending to his wounds.
Green chakra covered the wound, glowing faintly like a miracle.
Pale-faced Natsumi Yufu recognized Hoshino Senju and asked in a trembling voice, "Dr. Senju, am I really useless? Am I not suited to be a ninja?"
Shadow Clone Senju paused slightly, thinking to himself, "It's certainly difficult for a commoner ninja to grow stronger."
However, he didn't say those discouraging words. Instead, he said gently, "Come to the hospital to see me when you have time. I'll prepare some suitable cultivation materials for you."
"Thank you, Dr. Qian Shuo." Xia Mei's eyes sparkled as she stared blankly at the young doctor who had treated her.
At this moment, in the stands, Xingyuan Qianshuo's main body quietly summoned the system interface.
[You have healed Inuzuka Tsuru's arm and leg injuries, and have received the following reward: Ninja Art: Fang Over Fang (Proficient), Chakra +30]
[You have healed Ichiju Tomio's blunt chest wound, and have received the following rewards: Basic Swordsmanship Proficiency +500, Chakra +20]
[You have healed Izunoyama Kiku's arm injury, and have received the following reward: Ninja Art: Cat Cover Technique (Proficient), Chakra +25]
[You have healed the external injuries of Yoshino Mori, and have received the following reward: Earth Release: Tile Rock Staff (Proficient), Chakra +25]
Just then, Inuzuka Tsurugi's ninja dog, Kuromaru, ran over, rubbed against his leg, and said in a gruff voice, "Dr. Chisaku, I also have injuries. Can you treat them?"
Xingyuan Qianshuo looked down at Heimaru. It was clearly unharmed, probably because it wanted to experience the chakra nourishment it had just received.
"Kuromaru, you must have had a tough fight just now," Hoshino Senju said gently, without holding back.
Chakra threads shot out, instantly injecting five hundred points of chakra.
When he treated Blackball last time, he gained the "Animal Affinity" talent. Now that Blackball has come to him on its own, it is also being influenced by this talent.
"Ooh—Ooh—" Kuro-maru groaned comfortably.
It had just seen several people looking refreshed after being treated, which is why it came to ask for a share—indeed, Dr. Chishuo's chakra is something else.
Seeing his cold and stern face, yet his obedient humming, Xingyuan Qianshuo couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.
The four members of the Shizune group were very interested in the talking ninja dog.
Although they knew that some ninja beasts and summoning beasts could speak human language, they had never actually seen one.
However, the one-eyed wolfhound was large and fierce, and the group didn't dare to speak to it for a moment.
After enjoying himself, Kuromaru politely thanked them and quickly ran back to Inuzuka Tsurugi's side.
Xingyuan Qianshuo had already collected all the rewards.
These skills have little to no effect on his current combat power.
While his Fang Tong Fang attack is decent, he has better and cooler skills, so he naturally won't use it.
Earth Release: Rock Staff - This technique involves attaching a staff to rocks and controlling its shape to create various melee weapons. It can be taught to Hanfang, who is skilled in Earth Release.
However, the "Cat Blanket Technique" of the Izuno clan involves the production and use of secret scrolls, and its sealing techniques are very valuable for reference.
After briefly reviewing these experiences and memories, he shut down the system.
Before long, the next group of contestants took the stage, and none of them were familiar faces.
This battle was far less intense than the first one, and one side was quickly defeated: one person was shot by a shuriken, and the other was slashed at the neck with a knife held to his neck by his opponent.
Xingyuan Qianshuo treated the injured and gained some skill points in the process.
During the break between the second match, Natsumi Arifuku had recovered and was rewarded with "Ninja Tool Throwing Proficiency +400, Chakra +15".
After another match, it was Kakashi's team's turn.
Although this match wasn't as intense as the first one, it was still quite exciting.
Kakashi, despite his young age, was a Chunin with a great reputation. As soon as he entered the arena, he was attacked by two opponents.
Because he drew fire, his teammates Naho Hosui and Muramasa Kamiki executed a beautiful teamwork move. Muramasa used the "Ichi-shu-den" (One-Line Lantern Formation) to bind the opponent, and Naho then easily "defeated" one of them with his shuriken.
The two then joined forces with Kakashi to fight the remaining two.
Kakashi used "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wave" to trap one person's legs, while Naho used the water channel in the field to use "Water Release: Water Chaos Wave" to defeat another person.
Finally, Hyuga Ita, who was skilled in Gentle Fist, had no choice but to admit defeat when facing three opponents.
Unfortunately, this battle emphasized teamwork, so there were few injuries, and the reward was mainly skill level.
Kakashi, in particular, is quite adept at "stomping noobs," which lowers the difficulty of team battles.
As the selection process continued, Xingyuan Qianshuo gained some success in almost every round.
Although not lavish, it was quite pleasant to enter the tent easily.
Among the many competitions, two were particularly noteworthy.
One match was between the team of Namiashi Raido, Yamashiro Aoba, and Horiji Masari, and Uchiha Inahisa, Minazuki, and Izumo Tenko.
Both were between ten and eleven years old.
The latter team, whose Sharingan had not yet been awakened, gave the Raito and Aoba teams some opportunities.
The two were locked in a stalemate with the Izumo Tenko sword technique;
Yamashiro Aoba was injured in a ninja tool exchange with Uchiha Inahisa;
Horiji Masari lured Minazuki to the rocky area and won using "Earth Release: Stone Throwing Technique".
In the final two-on-two battle, Uchiha Inahisa unleashed "Fire Release: Great Fireball," with Izumo Tenko supplementing it with "Wind Release: Wind Blowing," the wind fueling the fire, striking Horiji Masari who couldn't dodge in time.
With all teammates injured, they all chose to concede defeat.
Three people were injured in the battle. Healing Yamashiro Aoba yielded "Secret Technique: Stone Needle (Proficiency), Chakra +20", Horiji Masari yielded "Earth Wave Technique Proficiency +400, Chakra +20", and Minazuki yielded "Water Chaos Wave Proficiency +500, Chakra +20".
In another match, a small team consisted of members from ninja clans: Sarutobi Kamaru, Aburame Shohei, and Yamanaka Akiha.
They were only eleven or twelve years old, while their opponents were fifteen or sixteen-year-old genin.
One of the opposing team members was Mayumi Ogata, whom Hoshino Sensaku had met once before, and a disciple of Teacher Chen, the strongest taijutsu master in Konoha.
During the free clinic for hidden injuries, Hoshino Senju did not receive a reward from Teacher Chen, but he did receive "Konoha Sudden Wind" from Ogata Mayumi.
Despite their young age, the family's younger team played with great discipline and strategy in this match.
The key point is that the fiercely skilled Ogata Mayumi was quickly controlled by Yamanaka Akiha's illusion.
Afterwards, Mayumi's teammates tried to rescue him and dispel the illusion, but their intentions were too obvious. Sarutobi Kamaru anticipated their movements and burned them with Fire Release: Great Flame Technique.
After treating Mayumi Ogata, Hoshino Senju gained another taijutsu technique, "Leaf Whirlwind," making a small contribution.
The matches proceeded smoothly one after another, and the medical team provided quick and efficient support. After the injured were treated, their physical vitality and mental state were even better than before the matches.
Before 3 p.m., all seventeen matches had ended.
With no other spectators, there's no need for the winning teams to continue battling to determine the strongest team.
The strength and performance of the genin can be easily judged by experienced examiners.
With the Chunin Selection Combat Phase concluded, medical support is no longer required for subsequent tasks.
Xingyuan Qianshuo checked the system and found that the secondary side quest had not yet been completed. He guessed that he needed to confirm with Senior Zhenhong.