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Chapter 20: Medical Knowledge in Hand!
Chapter 20: Medical Knowledge in Hand!
As they were leaving the Hokage Tower, a masked ANBU member appeared before Tang Ping and his companions.
"This is a secret potion!"
"This is the Chakra Refinement Technique!"
"And here is the library card, which you can use to borrow books from the hospital's library!"
The ANBU handed the items to each of the three.
After they had all secured their items, he sternly warned, "Neither the techniques nor the knowledge are to be shared with anyone else!"
His tone was icy, making it clear he was not joking.
Due to the high value placed on such knowledge by the major shinobi villages, leaks of ninja techniques were indeed rare.
With the warning given, the ANBU turned and left.
"I'm heading to the hospital first!"
Tang Ping waved the card in his hand and set off.
Medical knowledge was not the same as medical ninjutsu; it couldn't be summed up in a single scroll. It required systematic study.
The Hospital
The hospital was a significant source of revenue for Konoha. Many nobles and merchants came here seeking treatment, and their contributions helped the village cultivate a large number of medical ninjas.
Each fully trained medical ninja was worth more than their weight in gold. On the battlefield, they usually worked from the rear or the main camp, often with guards assigned to protect them.
Tang Ping's interest in learning medical ninjutsu wasn't a whim; it was driven by his knowledge of his chakra nature.
Earth, Water, Fire, Yang!
While he couldn't match the Third Hokage or Kakashi in terms of having all elements, he still had a promising foundation.
The Yang nature was what gave Tang Ping the confidence to pursue medical ninjutsu. Without it, it would be impossible to learn such techniques.
Compared to the five main elements, the Yin and Yang natures were much rarer. The Uchiha clan generally possessed the Yin nature, while the Senju clan had the Yang nature. However, with the Senju clan nearly extinct, few people now had the Yang nature.
If not for this limitation, even with the high difficulty and cost, the number of medical ninjas in Konoha, the leading village among the Five Great Shinobi Countries, would be much higher.
Before long, Tang Ping arrived at a massive, rectangular building with the kanji for "Medical" above the entrance. Villagers were constantly entering and exiting, and the pungent smell of disinfectant filled the air, instantly identifying the place.
In terms of medical facilities, Konoha was undoubtedly the best. Even the capital of the Fire Country couldn't match it, not because of the hardware but because of the "software"—the presence of medical ninjas.
Medical ninjutsu was a field pioneered and developed by Tsunade, giving Konoha a significant lead.
Tang Ping quickly found a civilian ninja, a type of ninja specialized in administrative tasks, some of whom didn't even have chakra.
Originally, Tang Ping had considered becoming such a ninja, especially after passing the required exams. However, Danzo's interference had taken that opportunity away.
Danzo truly deserved to die!
While these thoughts ran through his mind, Tang Ping wore a warm smile as he approached the civilian ninja and asked, "Senior, I would like to borrow books related to medical ninjutsu. Could you please tell me how to proceed?"
What he couldn't understand was why other transmigrants always seemed to have a sour face when asking for help. Maybe they didn't see others as equals.
Tang Ping, however, was willing to follow the rules of this world until he had the power to change them. Perhaps that was the difference between fiction and reality.
"Do you want to learn medical ninjutsu?" The middle-aged man in a ninja vest looked at the card in Tang Ping's hand and explained, "You can borrow basic books, but the medical ninjutsu techniques must be studied in the hospital. We also have free training rooms available..."
The Konoha hospital was a money pit, but not just because of the salaries. The key was the resources needed to train medical ninjas. Just the cost of practice materials alone could bankrupt a regular ninja.
The certificate in Tang Ping's hand allowed him to use some resources in the training room.
Without guidance, he might never have known about these unwritten rules.
"Thank you, senior!" Tang Ping thanked the person before heading to the library.
The library inside the hospital was only accessible to internal personnel, much like how the library in the Ninja Academy was only open to its students.
Knowledge was incredibly valuable in the shinobi world, and ninjutsu was the most closely guarded secret of all. To prevent the leakage of ninjutsu, hidden villages would even go to war.
The library was located on the rooftop. Although there were no visible guards, Tang Ping knew that it was because he had the certificate. Without it, he wouldn't have been able to get up here. If it were that easy to enter, medical ninjutsu wouldn't be so rare.
This was only in Konoha. In other hidden villages, the difficulty of obtaining medical ninjutsu was comparable to that of forbidden techniques.
The massive library was filled with bookshelves lined with books.
"Detailed Explanation of the Human Meridians!"
"Field Emergency Handbook!"
"Medical Ninjutsu: From Beginner to Expert!"
...
These were the books related to medical ninjutsu. While Tang Ping had already read many of them, there were quite a few that the academy library didn't have, so he had to learn from here.
An ordinary person might feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of knowledge, but Tang Ping was different. To him, these weren't just complex theories; they were the means to protect himself and the foundation for his future of living a relaxed life.
Living a laid-back life had always been his dream, and it hadn't changed. However, to achieve this dream, he needed power, and power required effort and struggle.
Moreover, he wasn't without his own shortcuts.
Without them, even if he were a genius, it would have been impossible for him to quickly master the basic knowledge in the academy library.
Clarity Agent!
It was also a byproduct of his research. He always made and used it on the spot, never keeping a stockpile. Its effects were quite ordinary—calming the mind and soothing the spirit. Many shinobi clans had similar methods, like incense and rituals, so it wasn't particularly unique.
However, the Clarity Agent he created was several times more effective than these methods. The only downside was the mental strain it caused and the difficulty in gathering the necessary materials (he had never had the time or place to collect them). Otherwise, he would have used it constantly.
One could always make up for a lack of intelligence with resources. While he couldn't match the likes of Orochimaru in natural talent, the tools he created with resources gave him a fighting chance.
In addition to the basic knowledge, there were three D-rank medical ninjutsu he could learn: Hemostasis, Healing, and Toxin Removal.
Techniques like the Healing Palm in the anime were already considered A-rank. Only experienced medical ninjas could master them. In fact, mastering such an A-rank technique would immediately elevate a ninja to the rank of Jonin, without the need for an examination.
The reason was simple: A-rank medical ninjutsu was extremely complex, and medical ninjas were in short supply, which led to this rule. To put it in perspective, fewer than five people in Konoha knew the Healing Palm.
Tang Ping didn't rush to learn the medical ninjutsu. The reason was simple: he hadn't even mastered the basics yet. Did he think he had a protagonist's aura?
So he selected ten books, planning to take them back and study them.
The borrowing process was smooth. He registered the books with his certificate and was allowed to take them.
Ten dictionary-thick books were just the basics for medical ninjas. The advanced techniques required even more study, showing how difficult this path was. It was no wonder so few people wanted to become medical ninjas.
However, Tang Ping was confident that he could learn these basics in a short time and step into the world of medical ninjutsu. Even without mastering the techniques, the knowledge alone would be a significant gain for him.
As he left the library, clutching the books with enthusiasm, a small mishap occurred.
(End of Chapter)
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