Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 145 Shinichi? A Battle for First Place!

On the battlefield, medical ninjas are usually divided into two types: one type blends into various squads on the front lines, providing treatment to their wounded comrades at any time.

Another option was to stay in field hospitals in the rear to treat wounded soldiers who had been discharged from the battlefield.

In the first few days after the outbreak of war, the frontline medical ninjas were operating at full capacity. Now, the first batch of sizable logistical medical and material support troops has arrived in Konoha, with a large number of medical ninjas and a large amount of medicine and equipment being replenished.

The field medical system on the southwestern front was greatly strengthened, and the first batch of medical ninjas, who had been exhausted, were finally able to relax a bit.

In the following days, the entire field hospital area was in a state of high-speed operation. The tug-of-war between Konoha and Sunagakure on the front line became increasingly fierce, and a large number of wounded were transferred down from various front-line positions every day.

But when it comes to the busiest person among them, everyone will mention one name—Shinichi Higashino.

Although this young man had only been at the front lines for a short time, he could be seen in almost every corner of the field hospital.

Sometimes it is the real body, sometimes it is a shadow clone.

Those wounded who were not seriously injured and not in mortal danger were taken care of by his shadow clones, while those seriously injured who were on the verge of death and whom others dared not easily deal with were treated by his main body.

Not only did he personally save people, but he also personally brewed and mixed various medicines.

Common medicines such as hemostatic powder, hematopoietic agents, nutrient solutions, and antibiotics seem to always produce different effects when he rearranges them.

Those who used his concoctions all noticed a significant difference.

The same hemostatic powder and the same antibiotics, when prepared by him, resulted in faster hemostasis and a significantly lower probability of postoperative infection.

This rising star, who is the most dazzling star in Konoha in recent years, seems to possess not only top-notch medical ninjutsu talent, but also astonishing comprehension and creativity in pharmacology.

In the second intensive care unit, Shinichi completed another major operation. The wounded patient on the bed was breathing steadily, and the necrotic and shriveled parts that had been burned were successfully removed. The wound was cleanly and neatly treated.

Another ninja injured by the Scorch Release technique has survived.

However, the person who performed all of this was clearly not in good condition.

His black hair was soaked with sweat, his face was noticeably pale, and his usually clear and bright eyes were now bloodshot.

"Shinichi, that's enough."

Looking at his pale face and bloodshot eyes, Yakushi Nonou felt a pang of heartache and could barely speak. She stepped forward and handed him a clean, damp towel, saying, "You should go and rest for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if something inside the tent had been set on fire.

"Yes, Shinichi, go and rest!"

"How long have you been working today? Almost twenty hours, right? It's been like this for several days now. Take a break."

"We can hold on here, you go and rest!"

"Shinichi-kun... go and rest... we... we can still hold on..."

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"Yeah, you've saved so many of us, don't exhaust yourself."

"Go take a nap, we promise we won't move, just lie there quietly!"

Not only the other medical staff who were packing up their equipment, but even some of the wounded who were conscious and silently watching from several nearby beds couldn't help but speak up to persuade him. Some of them spoke weakly, while others were full of gratitude, but their eyes were all focused on the boy's figure, their eyes filled with reluctance and heartache.

The boy's hard work and even desperate attitude over the past few days have been evident to everyone.

He hardly stopped for a moment. When on duty, his figure and shadow clones were like tireless shuttles, weaving through various areas of the field hospital, treating all kinds of wounded soldiers.

After his shift ended, while others took a break, he would often go alone into the medicine preparation room to personally brew and mix batches of highly effective medicines that often played a crucial role.

Every day, from before dawn to late at night when the lights are still on, you can always see his busy figure, his eyes gradually turning red, and his face gradually turning pale from exhaustion.

Then, after resting for only two or three hours, he went back to work as if nothing had happened.

Shinichi took the towel handed to him by Yakushi Nonou, wiped his face and hands, and slowly scanned the faces in the tent, some worried, some earnest, and some grateful. The gentle smile that used to comfort him reappeared on his pale face.

"Don't worry, everyone, I'm fine..."

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"Just go and rest when I tell you to! Stop talking nonsense!?"

Before he could finish speaking, a voice abruptly cut him off from outside the tent.

The tent flap was suddenly flung open, and Tsunade strode in with an imposing air. Her brown eyes swept over everyone in the tent, finally settling on a slightly pale face.

"What are you trying to prove here? What kind of hero are you trying to be? With so many seniors around, do you think you have a chance to act like a hero?"

She walked a few steps to Shinichi, crossed her arms, and glared down at him.

"Anyone who didn't know better would think this field hospital couldn't function without you!"

He opened his mouth as if to explain something.

"Go to sleep!"

Tsunade interrupted him abruptly, her voice rising several octaves: "Now! Immediately! Right now! This is not a discussion! This is an order!"

The tent was silent; everyone watched the scene in silence.

"I understand, Tsunade-sensei."

Shinichi was silent for two seconds, then he nodded, obediently turned around, and walked towards the tent entrance.

"etc."

Tsunade's voice came from behind him, and Shinichi stopped and turned around.

"Get enough sleep, clear your head, then get up and get to work." Tsunade's tone was still fierce as she continued, "Don't let me see you running around with those red eyes tomorrow, or you'll be in big trouble!"

"I see."

Shinichi responded, lifted the curtain, and went out.

"This child..."

"Yakushi Nonou watched his figure disappear at the tent entrance and sighed softly."

The tent was quiet for a few seconds.

Then, someone whispered, "With Shinichi around, it's really reassuring."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade was unsure what to think, her eyes flickered slightly, and she turned to the medicine man, Nonou, beside her, saying, "Nonou, what did I tell you before? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on this kid, not to let him act recklessly! Not to let him show off? Is this what you told me to keep an eye on him?"

"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade, I can't persuade this child."

Yakushi Nonou apologized, but her gaze remained fixed on the receding figure of the boy.

It was as if I could see a two- or three-year-old child carefully testing the temperature of the bottle, gently soothing each crying baby.

At an age when most children are still crying and making a fuss, being disliked by everyone and only seeking attention and affection, there is such a child who is so gentle and quiet taking care of a child even younger than himself.

That day, Nono stood at the door and looked for a long time.

She didn't know why she stared at it for so long, only that the sunlight was beautiful that day, shining on that small figure as if it were edged with a faint gold.

The scene flashes by, showing him as a slightly older child, taking the initiative to help clean the yard, tidy up the toys, and share the rare candy and snacks with his younger siblings.

This child named Shinichi opened his eyes far too early, quietly observing the world, and then, with his meager strength, clumsily and gently tried to soothe the anxieties of others and share their burdens.

"but..

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Pharmacist Nonou snapped out of her thoughts, a smile appearing on her lips, and said softly, "Isn't it because this child has always been like this since she was little? She's used to doing things quietly, used to taking care of others, used to always putting herself last, and warming everyone around her in her own way..."

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Her voice became softer, yet each word clearly reached everyone's ears: "That's why everyone feels so sorry for him and can't help but want to protect him, isn't that right, Lady Tsunade?"

The tent fell silent again.

Tsunade didn't speak, nor did the medical staff around her. Even the wounded on the hospital beds listened quietly, and no one made a sound.

They remained silent for a long time.

No one refuted.

Half an hour later, at the command post.

The lamplight cast swaying shadows on the tent walls. Jiraiya sat at a wooden table, a pile of intelligence documents spread out in front of him, his brow furrowed.

"That Yekura!"

He put down the documents in his hand with a headache and rubbed his temples.

"Within three days, she led that squad to attack six of our supply lines, four patrols, and wiped out two forward outposts. Each time, she came and went like the wind, and our men couldn't catch up at all."

He looked up at Tsunade, who was standing opposite him with her arms crossed.

"When regular troops encounter her, they can only be beaten. Even if we send a few elite squads to surround and kill her, she always manages to detect us in advance and disappears without a trace before we can encircle her."

At this point, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh again and rubbed his temples: "If only Minato were here."

Stop thinking about that student of yours.

Tsunade interrupted his musings, walked to the map, and pointed in several directions: "According to the latest intelligence, the Cloud Village's troop buildup and unusual activities in the northeast are becoming more and more frequent. A major battle could break out at any time this month. The Mist Village is also starting to act restlessly along the southeast coast. In the past two days, they have frequently approached or even intruded into our territorial waters under the pretext of pursuing rogue ninja and searching merchant ships. Minato's mission is much more important than you think."

"Yes." Jiraiya nodded.

The tent was quiet for a few seconds.

"However, you're right, Jiraiya."

After a few seconds of silence, Tsunade slowly turned around, her back to the map, facing Jiraiya.

"This can't go on any longer."

"Give me an elite squad, which I will personally lead, to meet this Yecang."

Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, staring into Tsunade's eyes. After a brief pause, he slowly nodded: "Okay."

"However, Tsunade, you are the head of our logistics and medical system. You can only move around within a range of our vicinity, within a day's journey."

"Even if any unexpected situation arises, you can get back in a short time."

"That's no problem." Tsunade nodded.

At this moment, Jiraiya spoke up again: "By the way, while you're away, who will take over the logistics and medical responsibilities? Have you thought of anyone?"

"Let that kid do it."

Tsunade spoke almost without hesitation.

"This kid has top-notch medical ninjutsu, is meticulous, and stays calm in the face of trouble. He can handle things perfectly well when I'm not around. If anything serious happens, I can come back quickly."

"this....

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Jiraiya hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Although it's a bit against the rules to have a special Jonin in charge, since you've said so, let's do it this way."

"Tsk tsk tsk."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile, and said, "So, Jiraiya, you still care about the rules?"

Jiraiya laughed and didn't say anything more.

Shinichi was unaware that he had become the acting head of medical and logistics for the Southwest Army Corps. After returning to his tent, he did not rest immediately, but instead ate the food he had prepared himself, bite by bite.

The moment the food entered the stomach, the "Eternal Life" and "Gourmet" attributes within the body began to operate almost simultaneously. The carefully selected and paired ingredients transformed into warm energy that flowed through the limbs and bones, repairing the body's fatigue and replenishing the depletion of chakra.

He closed his eyes, feeling the warmth spreading through his body.

Shinichi knew very well why he was working so hard, or deliberately pretending to be working so hard, but in reality he was far less tired than he appeared.

Winning people's hearts and minds.

The word sounds pragmatic, but he never shies away from it.

Every surgery, every medication preparation, and every wounded soldier rescued in the field hospital—these people will remember—

He, and their companions will remember him.

Those medical staff who witnessed his tireless work day and night will remember him; they will all remember him.

Shinichi Higashino is more than just a genius.

He is a companion to whom you can entrust your life.

They could even be entrusted with the future leadership.

This is human nature!

His goals have never been as simple as just becoming a genius ninja or even a strong ninja in the ninja world.

Shinichi's gaze was set long ago on the top of Konoha's power structure—the position of Hokage.

This is based on the most fundamental logic of his entry system.

Each advancement in a major job rank—from Genin to Chunin to Jonin—brings comprehensive bonuses to the stats and new draw opportunities.

So, what's above "Jonin"? What is the pinnacle of the ninja profession system?

It's a "shadow"!

Only by ascending to the rank of "Kage" can his [Ninja] class attribute be promoted to a completely new level.

So Shinichi has to fight!

He displayed his talent at the Ninja Academy, defeated Kakashi and established his reputation as a genius. His daily thoughts and actions closely aligned with the so-called Will of Fire. He used strategic analysis reports to show the Third Hokage and the elders his vision. He delivered a speech at the village assembly, making the whole of Konoha remember his voice.

Even when war broke out, he became the first underage ninja to volunteer for the front lines, a young genius who could have safely stayed in the rear but chose to face death with his comrades at the first opportunity.

And in the most critical medical positions, they worked tirelessly with burning passion to save the lives of every compatriot.

They're all vying for that position.

To reach that position, Shinichi needs strength, reputation, and popular support. He needs everyone from the villagers, ninjas, various clans to the Konoha leadership to believe that he should be sitting there.

According to the original timeline, the Third Shinobi World War was so brutal that Konoha suffered heavy losses in battles against the four great nations, leading to the Third Hokage's resignation and the selection of the Fourth Hokage.

Now, despite its own intervention, Konoha's losses in this battle may not be so severe as to force the Third Hokage to abdicate, and the post-war landscape is full of uncertainties.

But Shinichi didn't dare to gamble.

He dared not place his hopes on another possibility: that Minato Namikaze would, like in the original timeline, suddenly perish shortly after becoming Hokage due to the Nine-Tails' rampage or some other unknown accident.

Minato Namikaze is too young, only ten years older than me.

With his talent and prestige, if he successfully succeeds to the position and remains Hokage for another twenty years, he will be only in his forties, in the prime of his life and at the height of his prestige.

This is completely unacceptable to Shinichi, who needs the Hokage position to advance the ultimate advancement of the vocabulary system.

His destiny had already taken a turn, and the future was uncertain. He could not entrust his crucial path to advancement to any stroke of luck or the ups and downs of others' fates.

He has to fight for it.

We must fight now.

Strive in the present, strive for the merits of every battle, strive for the prestige accumulated from every rescue, strive for every chain of recognition that resonates with people, and grasp the uncertain future as firmly as possible in our own hands.

Shinichi was very clear about what he was facing.

He and Minato Namikaze were both from the same school of thought, both from the Hokage lineage. He was Tsunade's student, while Minato was Jiraiya's student, so they were on equal footing in terms of their lineage.

However, Tsunade is the princess of the Senju clan, and this identity itself signifies a strong foundation. Many descendants of the Senju clan hold positions in the Konoha Education Department and Medical Department.

Those people were naturally Tsunade's supporters, and as Tsunade's personal disciple, he was naturally able to inherit this political resource.

This is an advantage that the teacher couldn't match for Jiraiya's Minato Namikaze.

However, Minato Namikaze's wife is Kushina Uzumaki.

Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The strategic significance of that identity needs no explanation. A Jinchuriki is a village's nuclear weapon, and Kushina's existence means that Minato is naturally bound to Konoha's core deterrent force.

Another key factor is age.

If the Third Shinobi World War had lasted for more than three years like in the original timeline, Shinichi would only be fourteen years old after the war.

Minato Namikaze is twenty-four years old.

They are ten years apart.

What does a ten-year age gap mean at this age?

This means that when Minato Namikaze was already regarded by the world as a mature ninja who could stand on his own, Shinichi was not yet an adult.

This means that when people discuss Hokage candidates, the first thought is always "He's too young," "He's still a child," "He can wait a little longer."

That's a huge loss.

He must earn enough merit and win enough popular support in this war.

Let everyone see—so what if she's fourteen? So what if she's a minor?

He has done what others cannot do in their entire lives.

Let the results speak for themselves.

Speak with sincerity.

Speak with undeniable weight.

By then, even if he is still very young, he will be able to form a huge force after the war to push him to compete for that position.

Thinking of this, Shinichi raised his head, his gaze piercing through the gaps in the tent, looking up at the night sky.

The wind and snow continue, the starlight flickers.

Shinichi?

Strive for first place!

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