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Chapter 61: A 'Surprise' from Minato Namikaze
Chapter 61: A ‘Surprise’ from Minato Namikaze
In the hospital room!
"Tomohira, I’ve brought Tsunade-sama to check on your health. Surprised?"
Minato Namikaze, accompanied by Koji Yamato and Tsunade, entered the hospital room, giving Tomohira a so-called "surprise."
It was indeed a "surprise."
But it was all shock and no joy!
For anyone else, it might have been different.
But with Tsunade, the pinnacle of medical ninjas, there was no way she wouldn’t notice something unusual.
"Thank you, Sensei Minato!"
What could Tomohira say? He could only forgive him.
Minato had the best intentions.
Even though Tomohira had previously mentioned that Koji Yamato’s heart condition could be treated, Minato naturally trusted Tsunade more and had begged her to help.
Now, he could only play it by ear.
The good news was that the adaptive evolution effect of the transmigration potion—essentially Tomohira’s blood—had made Koji Yamato’s extra heart look completely natural.
The ninja world was full of wonders.
Even if a double heart was rare, it wasn’t impossible.
With someone like Hidan, who was practically immortal, a natural double heart shouldn’t be that shocking.
Tsunade began her examination.
Koji Yamato, who had initially planned to refuse, was stopped by Tomohira’s subtle gesture.
Refusing now would only raise more suspicion. It was better to let Tsunade check, even if the double heart was unusual, it wasn’t taboo.
"Huh!"
Tsunade’s calm expression turned to one of confusion.
Minato’s face was tense, fearing the worst.
Only Tomohira knew that Tsunade had discovered Koji Yamato’s unique condition.
Two hearts!
An unprecedented situation in the ninja world.
While Kakuzu’s five hearts were the result of a secret technique, Koji Yamato’s double heart was entirely natural (or rather, had become natural due to adaptive evolution).
"You two wait outside!"
Tsunade motioned for them to leave.
Personal secrets were best kept confidential.
Tomohira had already given Koji Yamato instructions while helping him lie down, so he knew how to handle the situation.
If it were a less reliable teammate, Tomohira would have been worried.
But Koji Yamato wasn’t that type. On the contrary, he was calm and meticulous, likely to handle it even better than Tomohira had anticipated.
After a while, Tomohira and Minato heard a call to re-enter the room.
"Minato, his heart has been completely healed. It won’t affect his path as a ninja."
Tsunade gave her conclusion without going into specifics.
Ninja intelligence was crucial, and she wouldn’t reveal anything without consent.
Next, it was Tomohira’s turn.
He wasn’t afraid of the examination.
While his body had its unique aspects, they were still ‘normal’ and didn’t include a double heart like Koji Yamato’s.
However, the examination took longer than expected.
After the check-up, Tsunade said calmly, "You’ve been overusing your chakra recently. You need to take some time to recover."
She then provided several recovery plans.
It was clear that, as the pinnacle of medical ninjas, her plans were tailored to Tomohira’s specific condition, ensuring his fastest possible recovery.
Once the examination was complete, Tsunade left the room.
But Tomohira’s sharp intuition told him she seemed particularly interested in him, though he wasn’t sure if he was just imagining it.
In reality,
He wasn’t imagining it.
Tsunade was indeed very interested in him.
During her return to Konoha, she had discovered something that piqued her interest.
The healing potion!
This was Tomohira’s creation.
Others might not know about this secret, but she certainly did.
That’s why she had agreed to check on Tomohira while he was in the hospital.
And during her examination, she discovered something interesting.
“Uchiha... Dohei, is it!”
Tsunade murmured to herself.
In the past, she would have been keen to take such a promising individual as her disciple. But now, she had no such interest. However, she didn't mind sharing some of her knowledge with him, after all, they were both from Konoha, regardless of his surname.
Inside the hospital room!
Dohei was still unaware of what Tsunade had discovered. He was currently listening to some news.
"This time, Team 3 is being disbanded. However, if you have any training questions in the future, you can still come to me for guidance!"
Kakashi Hatake delivered this 'unfortunate' news.
Indeed, no matter who you asked, this was an unfortunate message. After all, he was not just a rising star among Konoha's new generation, but also a member of the Hokage's lineage, with a great personality to boot. He was a solid pillar of support.
The reason for the disbanding was straightforward. These teams were temporary by nature. Moreover, neither Dohei nor Sanjo Koji could immediately go on missions with Kakashi, so the disbanding was reasonable. The higher-ups always had reasons to disband a team if they wanted to. Conversely, if they didn't want a team to disband, even a trio of Jonin wouldn't be separated, as seen with the teams of Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji.
Of course, the new Team 3 was an exception. Their positions were taken by the genin of Mizuki and Sarutobi.
"Don't worry, Sensei Kakashi, we'll definitely come to you for guidance if we have any training questions!"
Dohei assured him, not one to hold back. Both Kakashi and Kushina Uzumaki were treasures, and he wasn't about to miss out on their guidance. Thick-skinned and ready to absorb as much as possible!
Kakashi finally left, relieved. Honestly, he had some admiration for Dohei, but unfortunately, Team 3 had already been restructured.
"Never thought I'd get checked by Lady Tsunade..."
After Kakashi left, Dohei began to excitedly exclaim, clearly a die-hard fan of Tsunade. He began communicating with Sanjo Koji using finger writing, as the hospital might have surveillance, and caution was always wise.
Through their exchange, Dohei learned about Koji's examination. Using the excuse of a forbidden technique and his natural condition of having two hearts, Koji had managed to pass Tsunade's check, and she had promised to keep it confidential. As long as it didn't pose a threat to the village, Tsunade wouldn't meddle.
This was why Dohei wasn't overly worried. However, he noticed something amiss.
"What's this? Did you bring these, Koji?"
Dohei pointed to a pile of scrolls and books by the window. He was the only occupant of the room, and he was certain these items hadn't been there before.
"No..."
Koji shook his head.
The room fell silent.
Dohei's gaze landed on the top book.
"Detailed Guide to Antidote Creation!"
It was a medical book, nothing out of the ordinary. However, a line of text in the corner of the cover made his pupils constrict.
Author: Tsunade!
The book was written by her. It wasn't available in the library, making it a rare and valuable resource. It seemed she had noticed his progress in the medical field and, without exposing it, had provided some assistance.
Dohei appreciated the gesture. In the coming days, he needed to quickly digest this knowledge and observe the changes in Koji and Hyuga Aoi, preparing for the imminent Third Shinobi World War.
(End of Chapter)
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