Chapter 114 Gentle Tsunade
Chapter 114 Gentle Tsunade
Nishikawa Tetsu idly twirled the pen in his hand, looking at the busy scene outside the window, but his mind was still replaying the scene of Yashiro's failed attempt to awaken his Sharingan last night.
"The emotional peak was reached, the chakra activity was reached, and even abnormal discharges of the optic nerve were observed, but it just got stuck."
Nishikawa Tetsu drew a big X on his notebook.
"It's like inserting a key into a lock, only to find that the key's teeth don't fit."
He closed his notebook and sighed.
"It seems that not everyone can awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. Talent is like being born; you can't choose your destiny."
Although Yashiro is loyal and resilient, and his eye power has reached the peak of three tomoe, it seems that his genes are missing that small piece of code that could trigger a qualitative change.
"If you want to open your eyes with illusion magic, you still have to find those who have real potential."
Several names flashed through Nishikawa Tetsu's mind like a movie.
Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Obito, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Sasuke.
"These are the actual kaleidoscope owners from the original work."
"That Obito kid..."
Nishikawa Tetsu recalled the black-haired boy he had met at the entrance of the Ninja Academy that day, the one who helped an old lady cross the street.
"He's still a long way from awakening his eyes, but those eyes of his will possess a bug-level ability like Kamui in the future."
"If I can use my script to help him awaken before he's completely misled by Madara..."
Nishikawa Tetsu's lips curled into a wicked smile.
"Let him believe Lin is going to die in the illusion, and then he will suddenly awaken his eyes. When he wakes up, he will find that it was just a dream, and not only is Lin alright, but he also has two kaleidoscopes... This script is definitely more humane than that old man Ban's tragedy."
Of course, this also requires the right timing.
Obito hasn't even awakened his three-tomoe form yet; directly administering strong medicine would likely scare people senseless.
"As for still water..."
Nishikawa Tetsu's fingers tapped on the table.
"The Body Flickering Stillness, the Farewell to Heaven. This child should be either not yet born or just recently born? I should keep an eye on him and ask Fugaku-senpai next time I encounter him."
"And Itachi and Sasuke, those are things for the future."
Nishikawa Tetsu stretched and stood up.
"Forget it, these things can't be rushed. Good things come to those who wait, and good seedlings are worth the wait."
……
Building A, Center for Biological and Medical Research.
Nishikawa Tetsu quietly walked to the door of the core laboratory on the third floor.
Surprisingly, there was no roar as expected, nor any crisp sound of something being smashed.
Instead, it was quiet inside, with only occasional whispers.
"Did he really skip work?"
Nishikawa Tetsu raised an eyebrow and looked inside through the observation window in the door.
The next second, his expression turned strange, and he wondered if he was under an illusion.
In the spacious and bright sterile laboratory, on the long stainless steel table used for experiments, there are three large basins filled with water, and a live fish swimming in each basin.
Three little girls—Kana Uzumaki, Mizuki Uzumaki, and Shizune Uzumaki—are gathered around the table, their expressions focused.
Behind them, Tsunade moved a small stool and sat down next to Kana with her long legs tucked in, completely lacking any decorum.
Her hands, capable of killing someone with a single punch, were now gently covering Kana's small hands.
"Slow down, Chanel."
Tsunade's voice was very low, but her tone revealed a kind of... patience that gave people goosebumps.
"Medical chakra is not a flood, it's a trickle. Imagine you're petting this fish, not trying to cook it."
"But...it's moving around randomly." Kana puffed out her cheeks, looking a little anxious.
"Because it's afraid."
Tsunade extended a finger and gently touched the surface of the water, creating a soft ripple.
"You need to make it feel that your chakra is safe and warm. Come on, breathe in rhythm with me."
A bright green light shone between their overlapping palms, and the previously restless fish miraculously calmed down, turning belly up and enjoying the treatment.
"Wow! It's not moving!" Kana's eyes sparkled.
"That's right."
Tsunade's lips curled into a faint smile, an expression that Nishikawa Tetsu had never seen on her face before.
Then, she moved next to Mizuki.
Mizuki's forehead was covered in sweat from nervousness, and the chakra in her hands flickered.
"Don't be afraid."
Tsunade took a handkerchief out of her pocket and casually but precisely wiped away the beads of sweat from Mizuki's forehead.
"You have a large amount of chakra, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Imagine this basin of water as an extension of your body."
Mizuki paused for a moment, looked into Tsunade's encouraging eyes, took a deep breath, and the light in her hand gradually stabilized.
"As for muting..."
Tsunade glanced at Shizune, who was operating steadily and had successfully healed her fish scale wounds, and lazily yawned.
"You little rascal, I laid a very good foundation for you before, keep it up."
Nishikawa Tetsu rubbed his eyes outside the door.
Is this really the legendary Tsunade?
This art style is off!
Could it be that it's been possessed by something strange?
"Cough cough."
Nishikawa Tetsu pushed open the door and entered, deliberately making a noise.
"Um...did I go to the wrong room?"
The warm atmosphere in the laboratory was instantly shattered.
Tsunade recoiled as if she'd been electrocuted, her gentle expression vanishing instantly, replaced by displeasure and disgust.
"What are you doing here? Walking so quietly, who are you trying to scare to death?"
Tsunade crossed her legs again.
"I came to see if you've dismantled the lab."
Nishikawa Tetsu walked to the table, looked at the lively fish, and clicked his tongue in amazement.
"I never expected that Lady Tsunade would have such a... teacherly side to you?"
"Stop disgusting me."
Tsunade rolled her eyes, grabbed an apple from the table, and took a bite.
"This is called individualized instruction. Their foundation is too weak. If we trained them like we train those thick-skinned Chunin in the medical team, their hands would have been ruined long ago."
She pointed to Chanel's small, delicate hands:
"Medical ninjas' hands are for saving lives. Before they learn how to control chakra, they must be taught to respect life."
"Respect life..."
Nishikawa Tetsu pondered these words, and his gaze toward Tsunade held a newfound respect.
As expected of the number one medical ninja in the ninja world, although she may seem unreliable at times, her ideas are impeccable in her professional field.
"and."
Tsunade glanced at Mizuki, her gaze softening slightly.
"These two children have already suffered too much, and their nerves are already stretched too thin. If we put more pressure on them, it will only backfire."
"In this lab, at least they need to feel... that treatment is a joyful experience, not a chore."
Nishikawa Tetsu remained silent for a moment.
He remembered the teeth marks on Mizuki's arm and their treatment of her like livestock in Kusagakure.
Tsunade is using her own way to heal the inner wounds of these two children.
"Been taught a lesson."
Nishikawa Tetsu nodded solemnly, "It seems that the signing fee of ten million taels was well worth the money."
"Hmph, good to know."
Tsunade precisely tossed the apple core into the corner trash can, then extended her hand to Nishikawa Tetsu.
"Since you think it's worth it, then bring in some more funding."
"Huh?" Nishikawa Tetsuya was taken aback. "Didn't the funds just go through?"
"That's the money for buying the equipment."
Tsunade pointed confidently to the fish on the table, and then to the pile of snacks next to it.
"Aren't these fish free? Aren't the kids' afternoon tea free? And to maintain this teaching rhythm, I need a lot of alcohol to numb my senses—you have to reimburse me for the alcohol!"
"..."
Nishikawa Tetsu's lips twitched.
As expected, her gentleness was all an illusion; this is the Tsunade we know and love.
"I don't have money for drinks, but..."
Nishikawa Tetsu pulled a few coupons out of his pocket.
"These are vouchers for Akimichi's BBQ restaurant. They're unlimited and are a perk for the kids... and your employees."
"Barbecue?"
Kana and Shizune's eyes lit up instantly.
Tsunade snatched the voucher, carefully examined the words "unlimited" on it, and nodded in satisfaction.
"You're smart to back down, kid."
She stood up, waved her hand, and regained her bold and unrestrained demeanor.
"Alright! That concludes today's lesson!"
"Pack your things! Heading to the barbecue restaurant!"
"oh!!!"
The three little girls cheered and quickly tidied up the mess on the table.
Watching the three children and one adult leave in a flurry, Nishikawa Tetsu shook his head helplessly, but the smile on his face was relaxed.
Sunlight streamed through the window into the empty laboratory, and the fish in the basin flicked their tails, splashing a few drops of water.
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