Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 139 Reunion with Yakushi Nonou

Before long, the Third Hokage came to a conclusion in his own mind.

It's easy to understand why Uchiha Gen was willing to help Tsunade. This kid had received a lot of help from Tsunade during his ninja career, so it's normal for him to be willing to help. The Third Hokage was actually happy that this guy had a good personality and knew how to repay kindness. That way, he could keep him firmly under his control by doing him some favors in the future.

As the Hokage, what he can offer is far beyond what others can provide. Even small favors are not something other forces can easily offer.

So what does the Uchiha clan want?

Is this the medical department?

It seems to be the only possibility.

Nearly twenty years have passed since Tobirama Senju died in battle and Hiruzen Sarutobi took over.

Over such a long period of time, the power within Konoha has long been divided up and fixed. Unless there is a change in the power structure, it is unlikely that there will be any major changes.

The Uchiha clan, in particular, had already firmly controlled the police department during Tobirama Senju's time, and outsiders simply couldn't get involved, not even the Hokage.

However, with the two generations of Hokage keeping a close watch on them, they had virtually no chance to extend their reach into the police department.

In the eyes of the Third Hokage, this had become a sign that the Uchiha clan was unable to contain their restlessness and was trying to extend their reach to other departments of power.

If the medical department is established, it will be a brand new and large department, and once established, the position of its head will undoubtedly belong to Tsunade. As a top-notch medical ninja who has been valued by Tsunade and has inherited most of her medical ninjutsu, Uchiha Gen will certainly be able to occupy a high position in it.

Was there an exchange of benefits between Tsunade and the Uchiha clan?

The Third Hokage hesitated for a moment, then began to formulate a plan.

Regardless, he had to carefully consider a reasonable proposal that was supported by half of the Jonin present.

Not to mention, the Fourth Shinobi World War is not over yet, and he still needs Orochimaru, Tsunade, the entire Uchiha clan, and the contributions of other Jonin.

"What you say makes sense, but the village is indeed short of resources. I can approve the initial implementation of the medical ninja program and train a group of medical ninjas to try it out."

The village can only contribute no more than 30 million ryo. The remaining supplies and military funds must be used to ensure that Konoha can survive this Shinobi World War. If that's not enough, Tsunade will need to raise the funds herself.

At the same time, personnel must pass relevant medical knowledge and political identity checks before receiving medical training to ensure that relevant knowledge is not stolen by ninjas from other villages. This selection process ensures that personnel are chosen from the best of the best and also prevents the waste of funds and human resources.

The Third Hokage's words implied that he would provide some resources, indicating his support in principle, but also suggesting certain restrictions, which made sense.

Thirty million taels—this amount seems like a lot, enough to buy the life of an elite Jonin in an underground bounty agency—but for Tsunade's cause, it's just a drop in the ocean.

The medical equipment that Genji Uchiha collected alone would cost more than this.

As for the selection of personnel, the political vetting part was also decided by the Third Hokage, which meant that he could put relevant talents under his command in first to reserve positions in advance.

However, this result has already met the minimum expectations for Tsunade and Orochimaru.

For them, no failure is success, a good start.

If there isn't enough funding, then Tsunade will need to raise it herself. However, a considerable portion of the Senju clan's wealth has been inherited by Tsunade, which should be enough to cover the initial investment. If that's still not enough, she can leverage the Senju clan's connections to attract investment.

For the Third Hokage, this also reveals whether the Uchiha clan truly had designs on the medical department.

If you've invested this much money, it's enough to show that the Uchiha clan has designs on the medical department.

Of course, the Uchiha clan did indeed have designs on the medical department, which was one of the reasons that Gen Uchiha used to persuade his clansmen.

"How much money do you think the family should invest in the medical department right now?"

As soon as the Jonin Tournament ended, the Grand Elder once again sought out Uchiha Gen to ask questions.

He wasn't asking whether to invest money, but rather how much money to invest.

With Tsunade taking the lead, the establishment of the medical department is a foregone conclusion.

The only difference lies in the scale of establishment and the speed of development, which will be limited by insufficient human and financial resources.

But given time, this department will surely become Konoha's premier department, just as Uchiha Gen said.

If they want a piece of this pie, they really have to put in money and effort during this early stage.

As for the Uchiha, although they were not short of money, the wealth required to establish a brand-new ninja department was enough to make them wince, which is why the Grand Elder asked this question.

"That depends on how many people the clan can train who are suitable for practicing medical ninjutsu. We can gather together the young ninjas in the clan who have some medical knowledge, and I can invite a medical ninja to come and provide preliminary training and instruction."

Initially, we can try investing a small amount, just enough to help Tsunade get through the initial stages. Once we have talent capable of entering the medical department, ensuring the family truly has a chance to establish itself, that's when we should invest heavily.

At the entrance of a secluded alley in Konoha, Uchiha Gen stood beside the Grand Elder.

The Uchiha clan has already contributed to this matter, and as long as they don't give up halfway, they'll always get a share of the profits.

At the very least, Uchiha Gen will definitely occupy a place in the upper echelons of the medical department, becoming an indispensable figure who can secure some benefits for the Uchiha clan.

However, since the Uchiha Genzo clan has control over the area, the Third Hokage would definitely suppress them secretly. Only by ensuring their interests would the Uchiha clan continue to invest.

"It's time to invite someone to teach you. Your training can't fall behind. In this ninja world, strength is what matters in the end."

But you brought me here because the person you're recommending is here?

The elder stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the somewhat dilapidated courtyard before him.

This is an orphanage, not very large. Through the dim candlelight inside the window, you can faintly hear the laughter of children coming from inside.

Inside the house, accompanied by an elderly woman, Yakushino Naiyu distributed a handful of candies to the children one by one, her face beaming with a gentle smile.

Although she was just a teenager, she had already become a high-income ninja.

Because they learned medical ninjutsu from Tsunade and Gen Uchiha, the first dozen or so medical ninjas from that group are now highly sought after.

No squad would be unhappy if they didn't have a healer in their team who could save their lives.