The Hyuga clan guard left.
But the money was left behind.
Aoba agreed to this matter.
Whether it would succeed or not, he didn't know. He could only say he'd try his best.
Before leaving, the other party made it clear that no matter the outcome, they wouldn't take the money back.
Perhaps, a mere hundred thousand ryo was just a small amount to the Hyuga clan.
Holding the package in his hands, Aoba revealed a bright smile.
But that smile soon froze.
"When did little Aoba get to know a Hyuga clan's young lady?", Uzuki Yugao's voice carried coldness, along with grievance. She had thought Tenten was already the limit. Who knew there was another strong competitor?
Taking out a hundred thousand ryo so easily.
Watching Aoba's eyes sparkle as he held the money, she felt uncomfortable.
"Yugao-neesan, listen to me..."
Aoba carefully explained how he met Hinata.
After listening, Uzuki Yugao was also somewhat surprised, "Who would've thought that the esteemed young lady of the Hyuga clan would almost be bullied by a few civilian kids?"
As Aoba opened the package and counted the money inside, he spoke, "What's so strange about that? Didn't Ino and the others almost get bullied before too?"
Uzuki Yugao was speechless, looking at Aoba, who was counting money, feeling somewhat helpless.
She knew Aoba's nature. Every time he helped someone, it was out of kindness. But somehow, he always ended up attracting girls.
Unable to resist, she reached out and pinched his little face, "Little Aoba, if only you were a bit uglier."
———
[Morning]
Aoba, Uzuki Yugao, and Shirakumo Hayame were having breakfast together.
"You want to learn medical ninjutsu?", Hearing Aoba's sudden request, both Shirakumo Hayame and Uzuki Yugao were surprised.
"Yeah, if I learn medical ninjutsu, it'll be more convenient when I get injured in the future," Aoba nodded, his expression calm.
Seeing his matter-of-fact demeanor, Shirakumo Hayame couldn't help but say, "If you want to learn medical ninjutsu, Konoha Hospital offers training. But medical ninjutsu requires extremely precise chakra control. You've only just started learning chakra nature transformation, right?"
"Besides, if I remember correctly, your chakra nature is only wind. Learning medical ninjutsu with that would likely take twice the effort for half the results."
Shirakumo Hayame wasn't against Aoba learning medical ninjutsu. Rather, medical ninjutsu required a special talent and a massive time investment.
Few people chose to study medical ninjutsu from a young age because children simply didn't have the patience to persist.
Even healing a single fish would take an unknown amount of time.
But Aoba was different. Since he had already unlocked this ability, he might as well make full use of it.
He raised the chopsticks in his hand. With a surge of chakra, a sharp sensation emanated from them, yet the chopsticks remained undamaged.
Shirakumo Hayame and Uzuki Yugao's eyes widened, "You've already mastered chakra nature transformation?"
"Not just mastered. Completely mastered."
Aoba grinned confidently, then used the chakra-infused chopsticks to slice through another chopstick. Splitting it cleanly in half with no resistance.
"You actually mastered it? But Aoba, yesterday you had only just begun learning it. How did you suddenly become this skilled overnight?", Uzuki Yugao held the broken chopstick, staring at its smooth cut, finding it hard to believe.
"Haha, maybe it's just talent," Aoba obviously couldn't say he had "unlocked" another ability.
"Aoba is amazing."
Uzuki Yugao patted his head and then turned to Shirakumo Hayame, "Sensei, in that case, I'll take Aoba to Konoha Hospital later. I don't have any missions today, and Sukui happens to be on duty there."
"…Go ahead and try. I just wanted to warn you about the difficulties, but the choice is yours."
———
After breakfast.
According to their agreed schedule, Hinata was supposed to meet him in the afternoon.
So in the morning, Uzuki Yugao took Aoba to Konoha Hospital.
"Huh? Yugao, why are you at the hospital? Did you get injured?", In the office, Sukui, wearing a white coat, had just woken up from a nap. Adjusting the glasses on her nose, she looked at the unexpected visitor, still a bit groggy.
Still quite pretty.
Then, a small head peeked out from behind Uzuki Yugao.
"This little guy wouldn't happen to be...?", A gleam of light reflected off Sukui's glasses, instantly clearing away her drowsiness.
Uzuki Yugao pulled Aoba forward.
"This is Shirakumo Aoba, my little brother. He wants to learn medical ninjutsu. Do you have time right now?"
"He's this young and already wants to learn medical ninjutsu?"
Sukui was surprised. This was the first time she'd heard of someone so young deciding to learn medical ninjutsu.
Back when she graduated from the Academy, she had only chosen to learn medical ninjutsu because she couldn't find a better path. Fortunately, her talent was decent, and now she had become an excellent medical ninja.
Uzuki Yugao and Aoba both nodded, confirming it.
"Well... have a seat first. Aoba, let me see if you have any talent for medical ninjutsu."
Sukui walked to a fish tank in the office, which contained several green fish.
Normally, they were for decoration. When needed, they could be used as experimental subjects.
With swift reflexes, Sukui fished one out.
Then, with a precise flick to its head, the fish instantly fell into a sleep as deep as a baby's.
She placed the unconscious fish on a tray, turned to Aoba, and smiled.
"Watch closely. I'll demonstrate first."
Buzz!
A green glow of chakra quickly covered Sukui's hand.
"This is healing chakra. It stimulates the patient's cells, accelerating their division to achieve rapid healing."
She placed her hand over the fish.
Moments later, the fish's tail began slapping against the tray. It had come back to life.
Thunk!
Sukui swiftly knocked it out again and looked at Aoba.
"To stimulate cell division, you need to convert chakra into a life-filled nature—Yang Release Chakra."
"This requires a unique talent. You might be able to understand it yourself, but not many people can. You'll have to feel it out on your own."
Aoba naturally understood.
Medical ninjutsu required Yang Release Chakra.
Logically speaking, since he had acquired [Medical Ninjutsu Talent MAX], then Yang Release should also be included.
Recalling the feeling just now, Aoba covered his hand with a layer of glowing green chakra.
He placed his hand on the fish.
A while later, the fish's tail twitched a few times… and then completely stopped breathing.
"Uh, this...", Aoba looked at Sukui, unsure what to do.
Then, he saw an expression of utter disbelief on her face, as if she had seen a ghost.
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