thefictionvixens Chapter 61 discusses and approves
Chapter 61 discusses and approves
With his shadow clone filling in for him at the clinic, Xingyuan Qianshuo slipped out of the hospital with peace of mind.
He went straight to Uncle Oto's curry shop, where the familiar aroma wafted towards him, but today it seemed especially tempting.
"Uncle Oto, the usual, seven servings, please." He sat down at the counter as if he knew his way around.
Oto poked his head out of the kitchen, his eyes wide: "Seven portions? Chisaku, you have such a good appetite today?"
"Cultivation takes a lot of energy," Xingyuan Qianshuo explained without changing his expression.
When the seventh empty plate was stacked up, he patted his stomach contentedly, feeling only about 80% full.
"Chisaku, why are you so hungry today?" Oto asked with concern.
"It's nothing, I just learned a ninjutsu that consumes a lot of chakra," Hoshino Senju replied casually, while noticing that Uncle Oto was rubbing his shoulders from time to time.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he quietly activated the system's detection:
[Name: Odo]
[Condition: Neck and shoulder strain, mild inflammation of the shoulder joints]
"Hey, Uncle Oto," he stood up, "you have some strain in your neck and shoulders, let me help you with that."
"Oh, I can't accept that, haha."
Although Oto declined verbally, he deftly opened the partition and came out. "Sigh, I'm getting old. I wonder when that kid, Tetsuya, will come back to take over."
"I really miss the ramen that Hand-Struck Brother makes," Hoshino Chisaku chimed in.
"You little brat, you just ate seven servings of my curry."
"The uncle's curry rice is also very delicious; I never get tired of it."
Xingyuan Qianshuo treated the patient while talking, and in just five or six minutes, the neck and shoulder strain was completely relieved, and the slight inflammation disappeared without a trace.
[You have cured Oto's neck and shoulder strain and mild inflammation of the shoulder joint. Reward: Curry Rice Making Experience Scroll *1]
"This is great stuff. I can show it off to Tsunade sometime in the future." This unexpected gain put him in a great mood.
"Hey, you want to pay me back? Isn't that a slap in my face?" When Oto saw Chisaku take out his wallet, he quickly waved his hand to refuse.
"How could I possibly accept this? This is enough for seven people."
"Seven servings isn't much."
"Shall I order two more?"
"Heh, you little rascal..."
It was already past eleven o'clock, and lunchtime was approaching. He was still thinking about Tsunade, so he decided to bring her food back.
"Uncle, feel free to contact me anytime if you're not feeling well," he said apologetically as he took the packaged curry rice.
"Well, I won't stand on ceremony with you." Oto laughed heartily.
On the way back to the hospital, Xingyuan Qianshuo directly retrieved the experience scroll from his inventory.
Oto's experience and secrets in making curry instantly entered his mind.
Now, he can be considered a master of curry cooking.
If I were to show off my skills in front of Uncle Oto, I might be invited to succeed him.
……
"Is Might Guy's internal injury treatment finished?" Tsunade asked, looking up as he pushed the door open and entered.
"It's over." Xingyuan Qianshuo placed the curry rice on the table and sat down opposite her. "It's truly rare to see so many hidden injuries accumulated in Senior Dai's body."
Tsunade nodded slightly, her gaze tinged with reminiscence: "Might Dai... he was a maverick even back in the Ninja Academy."
There weren't many contemporaries she could remember; it's just that Might Guy's personality was so distinctive that it was hard to forget him.
Xingyuan Qianshuo followed her words and said:
"It seems he practiced a technique that was extremely harmful to his body; several acupoints in his body had been forcibly opened—the Open Gate, the Rest Gate, the Life Gate, the Injury Gate, the Block Gate, the View Gate…"
He spoke calmly, deliberately starting the conversation to see if Tsunade knew about this technique.
Tsunade raised an eyebrow, a knowing glint in her eyes: "Oh? Could it be the Eight Gates?"
Xingyuan Qianshuo was secretly delighted, but feigned ignorance: "Eight Gates Formation?"
"This is a secret technique jointly developed by the Senju and Uzumaki clans during the Warring States period," Tsunade explained patiently. "The pressure points you just mentioned, along with the Gate of Shock and the Gate of Death, are collectively known as the 'Eight Gates Formation.'"
Her gaze sharpened slightly: "These eight acupoints bind the flow of chakra in the human body. Once released, one can gain astonishing power in a short period of time."
Xingyuan Qianshuo listened attentively.
He had long speculated about the origins of the Eight Gates, and Tsunade's words completely answered his questions.
Only the Senju clan could have contributed such a powerful technique, which was then passed down to Might Guy.
It's reasonable for the Uzumaki clan to participate in the research and development—they are proficient in sealing techniques and can use the human body as a sealing container, so they naturally have a deep understanding of the human body's meridians and acupoints.
Seeing that he was listening intently, Tsunade continued to explain:
"The Senju clan possesses exceptional physical attributes, and when combined with the Eight Gates, their strength and speed are greatly enhanced. Their explosive chakra flow can, to some extent, counter genjutsu, which is why it was frequently used during the Warring States period when they fought against the Uchiha."
At this point, her tone turned slightly somber: "However, the Eight Gates can damage the meridians, muscles, and even bones. The first three gates are relatively safe, but starting from the Gate of Injury, the stronger the power burst, the greater the backlash."
"Might Guy's Eight Gates technique was probably passed down from the third generation. He doesn't have the Senju bloodline, yet he can open the Gate of View. No wonder he has so many hidden injuries in his body."
As she spoke, she gently shook her head, "Even among the Senju clan during the Warring States period, very few members could open this secret technique to the Jingmen."
Xingyuan Qianshuo seemed to be deep in thought.
Tsunade's description of it as a "secret technique" is quite apt, as it is essentially a chakra burst technique that was once a secret tradition of the Senju clan.
"Can Matt Dae open the Eighth Gate?" he pressed.
Tsunade's expression hardened, and her voice deepened: "Clan records indicate that an ancestor once opened the Gate of Death. Their body would release red steam—"
She paused, her tone grave, "That's a sign of blood evaporation. Your strength can increase dozens of times, but you'll definitely die afterward."
She stared at Qian Shuo and said, word by word, "If Matt Dae can open the Gate of View, he could theoretically also open the Gate of Death. The price, too, is death."
Xingyuan Qianshuo nodded silently, but in his heart he was thinking about the two life-saving items in his inventory.
At the same time, Tsunade's words also answered why Madara Uchiha knew about the blood-red steam form after opening the Gate of Death.
The Uchiha clan must also have relevant records.
Seeing his silence, Tsunade said softly, "The chakra after opening the Eight Gates is extremely violent. I tried to open two gates, but it was too difficult to control, so I eventually gave up on continuing to train."
Her tone carried a hint of melancholy.
In the Senju clan, the Eight Gates are mostly practiced by clan members who lack sufficient chakra control.
Those with the main family bloodline can usually precisely control chakra, covering their entire body with it, and unleashing astonishing power when combined with their strong physique. They can also counter genjutsu.
Xingyuan Qianshuo was surprised to find that Tsunade had also mastered the Eight Gates Formation, and his eyes widened in surprise.
At this moment, Tsunade suddenly became serious, leaned forward, locked her gaze on Hoshino Senju, and said in an unquestionable tone, "If you want to cultivate the Eight Gates, you'd better not go beyond the Gate of Life."
Xingyuan Qianshuo met her gaze and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I won't force myself to cultivate."
Tsunade nodded slightly, her eyes still showing worry. She knew Chisaku's curiosity all too well.
After a moment of contemplation, she secretly decided to go back and organize the Senju family's records on the Eight Gates Formation.
Rather than letting him figure it out on his own, it's better to teach him personally.
In any case, this technique has extremely high requirements for physical fitness, so Qian Shuo might give up because of the difficulty.
She then thought of her "superhuman strength"—another chakra burst technique of the Senju clan.
With Qian Shuo's talent, he might be able to learn it, and it would be good to pass it on to him as well.
Thinking of this, her eyes softened, and she gently pushed the lunchbox: "Let's eat first, the curry is getting cold."
Xingyuan Qianshuo had no idea that he would soon be able to enjoy two delicious meals of "soft rice".
The two exchanged a smile, stopped discussing the Eight Gates Formation, and began to enjoy their lunch.
In the afternoon, the shadow clone continued to fill in for patients as usual, while the main body buried itself in studying sealing techniques.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was reading through the report that Biwako had given him the night before, which was signed by Senju Hoshino.
I met him once before when he was promoted to Special Jonin; he was a reserved and polite young man.
There's been a lot of information about him lately.
What bothered Hiruzen Sarutobi the most was that he had become Tsunade's lover.
After all, Tsunade is the last descendant of the Senju clan's main lineage, making this relationship exceptionally significant.
After reading the report, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe and fell into deep thought.
He hadn't expected Might Guy to have accumulated so many hidden injuries, and he certainly hadn't expected that the other party had already mastered the Eight Gates Formation to the View Gate.
This reminded him of the scene when he was taught this technique more than ten years ago—at that time, seeing that this young man who only knew physical skills was working hard, he cherished his talent and taught him the Eight Gates Formation.
I never imagined that the seed I planted casually would grow into a towering tree.
Over the years, he has often kept an eye out for promising talents in the village and personally taught them suitable ninjutsu techniques.
Unfortunately, many people ultimately sacrificed themselves, and very few have survived to this day.
They are the foundation of Konoha, the source of the village's enduring vitality.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled smoke and picked up his pen to issue instructions.
While the actual effectiveness of the "Hidden Wounds Clinic" remains to be seen, it is a good project to promote the "Will of Fire".
Free medical treatment may be insignificant to ninja families, but it is very meaningful to ordinary ninjas.
This is not passive treatment after injury, but rather a demonstration of his proactive care for the village's ninjas.
The two have completely different meanings.
On Wednesday, Biwa Lake informed Xingyuan Qianshuo that the report had received approval from the third generation.
Hiruzen Sarutobi approved the "Hidden Wound Clinic" project and adjusted the target group according to Biwako's suggestion:
Ninjas over thirty years old who primarily use taijutsu and swordsmanship, and ninjas over forty years old who primarily use ninjutsu and genjutsu.
Specifically, the event will be promoted under the name of Naruto, and those who are not on missions will be invited to the hospital for free medical consultations from next Monday to Wednesday.
Those who perform the task can receive free check-ups and treatment afterward.
Free medical consultations are voluntary and not mandatory.
The hospital only needs to arrange staff to receive and treat patients.
Xingyuan Qianshuo had no objection—he was just doing his job and accepting the system rewards.
As I stepped out of the Biwa Lake office, a system notification appeared:
[Your "Hidden Injury Clinic" project has been approved by the Third Hokage. You have received a reward of 300 Chakra.]
"Heh... what a bland reward." Hoshino Senju chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Once upon a time, he was delighted by the increase in chakra, but now he is numb to it.
This report had previously earned him the A-rank medical ninjutsu "Yin Healing and Destruction".
Now, he only hopes to see a few familiar faces from his memory during the free clinic, and he looks forward to a generous settlement reward after the event.