Naruto: From Novice to Grave

Soon, Higashino Megumi walked in with some materials, and the classroom suddenly fell silent. Even the stubborn Obito became quiet; he couldn't disturb Rin's studies.

Higashino Megumi glanced at her son, then at Uchiha Obito, who had his head tilted to one side and was pouting, and immediately realized that Higashino Makoto was verbally sparring with someone again.

Actually, she didn't like Obito either, because this kid wasn't there to learn medical ninjutsu. But since he had signed up, she would treat him normally. She didn't expect him to become a medical ninja, but it would be good if he could learn some practical first aid techniques. Who knows, he might be able to save a life someday.

The Higashino family actually had no objection to the Uchiha clan, which the villagers often complained about, and they certainly didn't discriminate against them.

The course began quickly, with the first two lessons covering medical knowledge and the training methods and techniques for using medical ninjutsu.

Medical ninjutsu is like a formula; it's not something you can just learn and use. You have to combine it with the specific circumstances of the injured person.

This actual situation must be judged based on one's own knowledge; it is a very complete system of ninjutsu training and application.

The last period was a practical class. The students packed up their notes and followed Higashino Megumi to a specially prepared hospital room.

There are four ninjas inside who were injured during training or missions and have not yet received treatment.

This was done with the consent of the ninjas in the ward, who were willing to be patient and provide some practical experience for the younger generation of their village.

With more skilled medical professionals in the village, their lives will be better protected in the future.

Higashino didn't recognize three of the wounded, but he recognized the last one at a glance. Although the man wasn't wearing the signature green jumpsuit, his shiny black hair, overly thick eyebrows, and beard gave him away.

Might Guy, a notorious eccentric in Konoha and a perennial genin.

Back when he couldn't summon the system as his father, Higashino even considered becoming someone's godfather if all else failed.

Fortunately, he found a golden opportunity in time, and didn't end up with an extra father.

With cheat codes available, who would bother learning that deadly Eight Gates Formation?

It's not that he looks down on it, but natural energy is much more useful than that stuff.

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The first three injured were not serious; they were simply injured by sharp objects during training or had muscle strains. Higashino Megumi always let the trainees make their own judgments first, and then she corrected some of their mistakes based on her experience, and had them treat the injured trainees themselves using medical ninjutsu.

Finally, she will review and check for any shortcomings.

With a large number of Konoha ninjas, different wounded people appear every day. These trainees can accumulate enough practical experience by studying in the hospital for a year or two.

The only problem is Matt Day, who is covered in new injuries on top of old ones, with severely worn joints, twisted meridians, severely fatigued muscles, and some of his finger joints deformed, among other things.

Even Higashino Keigo was able to diagnose which organs were malfunctioning by observing his breathing rate, smell, and the slight unusual sounds coming from his internal organs through the stethoscope.

Even though Higashino Megumi is a special Jonin in the medical field, he doesn't have any good solutions for these injuries that have accumulated over the years. He can only teach his students how to use gentle chakra to treat patients' entire bodies.

By the way, a word of advice to these recent graduates: diligent practice is encouraged, but it must not be excessive. You must act within your limits. Might Guy is the best example of the consequences of over-practicing.

Higashino Makoto felt that to cure Mai Chi Dai, Tsunade would probably have to come in person at this point, and she would have to undergo countless surgeries all over her body.

It's not something that can be done in a few days; it requires surgery and rest simultaneously, and the treatment and recovery process takes years.

This was clearly beyond what Might Guy could handle. He had to earn money to support his family and spend a lot of time cultivating, so he simply didn't have much time to rest.

Most importantly, Tsunade is currently suffering from hemophobia and is unable to perform surgery on anyone. However, this information is probably only known to the four high-ranking members of Konoha and her two teammates.

Keigo Higashino once told his son that Lady Tsunade hadn't appeared at the hospital for a long time.

Higashino Makoto thought that she had probably run away with Shizune and was no longer in Konoha Village.

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Today's classes have ended, and Higashino Megumi has successfully left work.

At the hospital entrance, the students said goodbye to Higashino Megumi one after another.

Although Higashino Megumi wasn't the only one in the hospital teaching, they all deeply respected every teacher who imparted knowledge to them.

Even Obito Uchiha respectfully said, "Teacher Hui, you've worked hard today."

However, when it was Higashino Makoto's turn, he put his hands behind his head, looking nonchalant, deliberately tilting his head to avoid looking at the other person, and even scoffed.

"Obito, you can't be so rude."

"I know." Seeing Rin's serious expression, Obito immediately changed his tune: "Hey, brat, goodbye."

Nohara Rin's expression softened upon hearing this, and she looked at Higashino Masato and said, "Junior Masato, I didn't expect you to be even better than me at mastering medical ninjutsu. You'll definitely become someone like Tsunade-sama in the future."

Half of what he said was genuine praise, and the other half was also to smooth things over for his comrade Obito.

Helping Obito ease his relationships with others has become an instinct for Rin, something she's had since childhood.

She is such an understanding and gentle girl, practically the ideal woman for a sensitive boy like Obito. No wonder Kenji later turned into a ruthless and heartless demon because of her.

"You flatter me, Senior Lin. You're very capable. Go back and get some rest. Goodbye."

"Okay, goodbye, goodbye Teacher Hui."

After Lin finished greeting him, Obito grabbed him and ran off in a flash.

Keigo Higashino smiled and shook his head, saying nothing. Ah, the hazy feelings of youth are always so beautiful yet so sensitive.

Fortunately, when she was in school, Higashino Jiro wasn't as clingy as Obito, otherwise he would have scared her away long ago, and there would have been no chance for Higashino Makoto to be born.

On the way home, Higashino asked curiously, "Mom, does that uncle named Matt Dai come to the hospital for treatment often? Otherwise, given his health condition, he should have collapsed long ago."

I've seen that father and son in the village before. With their method of cultivation, even a body made of iron couldn't withstand it.

Higashino sighed: "Yes, that's why your father and I constantly remind you not to overwork your body. It's not only sacrificing your future, but also consuming your lifespan."

Might Guy's situation is rather special. As you probably know, he's quite famous in the village. He's a perennial genin who only knows crude taijutsu and isn't very tactful, so few people are willing to team up with him.

He could only take on simple beginner tasks in the village, which resulted in limited income. He also had a son to raise, so the hospital made a verbal agreement with him to accommodate him.

He would often come to the hospital to practice as a patient for the students. His body was a great teaching case, allowing beginners to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of medical ninjutsu.

The hospital also pays him a fee per visit to help alleviate some of his financial burden. We also provide him with some simple treatments each time.

It's a win-win situation, since even if they're weak, they're still fellow villagers.

"No wonder he's been able to persevere until now; he's a truly strong and good father."

"He is indeed a good father. We have given him a lot of advice and occasionally prescribed some mild medications depending on the severity of his condition, but it seems that he has used them all on his son."

Dongye sincerely thought that if he hadn't loved his son so much, he wouldn't have raised such a ferocious beast who could open eight gates and kick six paths.

Might Guy was actually pretty good; at least he left his son a powerful forbidden technique and, most importantly, the spirit of ninja way.

What about the other older genin?

They have limited talent, no secret techniques, no ninjutsu, and even if they did, they wouldn't be able to use them.

Many of them participate in the Chunin Exams every year, only to be eliminated each year. It's just like the imperial examinations in ancient times, all for the sake of the title of Chunin.

Don't be fooled by the original story's portrayal of Chunin as being as easy as a roadside ninja, easily dealt with by powerful ninjas who can simply throw a kunai at them.

But in reality, this is a level that many people cannot reach.

They may have a solid grasp of the basics, or they may be experienced in low-level tasks, but it's useless.

In the end, ninjas are all about fighting strength.