Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage.

Chapter 103 Treatment Methods (First and Second Updates)

Life after the start of the school year was quite peaceful.

The scene that Aburame Shiki had anticipated—that Uchiha Sasuke would challenge him to a duel—did not occur.

He estimated that it was influenced by the death of Uchiha Shisui.

Yeah.

That saved me the trouble.

Zhihui, the oil lady, is quite busy these days.

Eating, going to school, cultivating true essence, and researching information.

She also occasionally takes time to be a temporary teacher for Chiho and Karin.

In the blink of an eye, a month has come to an end.

Oil Girl Zhihui naturally advanced to the second-level Gu Master.

He had spent too long as a first-level Gu Master, accumulating enough true essence, so the process was smooth and without any setbacks.

The most obvious change between a second-tier Gu Master and a first-tier Gu Master is in their True Essence.

From Bronze True Essence to Red Iron True Essence.

The quality has been further improved.

One unit of red iron true essence is equivalent to ten units of bronze true essence.

Apart from that, there isn't much difference.

For a Gu master, the Gu worm is of paramount importance.

Because of her achievements, You Nu Zhihui had already obtained a considerable number of second-tier Gu worms ahead of time.

It can now fully exert its effects, which can be described as a surge in strength.

It is worth mentioning that the wine worms were combined into four flavors.

Because the alcohol bug has lost its effect after one turn.

[Four-Flavor Wine Worm: A second-stage Gu worm that helps second-stage Gu masters refine their second-stage true essence, advancing them by a minor realm.]

In other words, although Aburame Zhihui is a second-stage Gu Master at the initial level, he can use mid-level True Essence.

The rarity and value of the Wine Worm series are evident.

It's time to get out of school again.

Oil Girl Zhihui got up and left.

"What has Zhihui been busy with lately?"

Kiba Inuzuka stretched and asked, puzzled.

In the past, Zhihui, the oil worker, would occasionally go out with them to play.

Now, as soon as school is over, I say goodbye and then leave in a hurry.

"I know."

Yamanaka Ino said with a slight upturn of her lips.

She was sitting right next to Aburame Chih-hui, so it was easy for her to know what he was doing.

"Read medical books."

Faced with the curious gazes of the crowd, Yamanaka Ino gave the answer.

"I see."

Nara Shikamaru guessed, "It might be Lady Tsunade's mission."

"Learning medical ninjutsu is indeed hard work."

Sakura Haruno sighed and said, "I don't understand any of it."

After having the idea of ​​becoming a medical ninja, she took action and borrowed a lot of medical books.

But because there was no teacher to teach them, they only had a superficial understanding.

She really wants to graduate as soon as possible and find a good team leader ninja.

"Since Zhihui is working so hard, I can't fall behind."

Yamanaka Ino suddenly perked up and said, "I'm going home! See you tomorrow!"

"They're really motivated."

Nara Shikamaru yawned and said.

Pigs, deer, and butterflies have always been a family; their parents often get together to chat.

The recent changes in Yamanaka Ino have become a hot topic among them.

Only the mountain dweller, Hai, was enraged.

He only learned the reason for his daughter's change from someone else.

He had mistakenly thought that Yamanaka Ino had suddenly become more diligent.

It turned out his house was raided.

Uchiha Sasuke seemed to be deep in thought.

He turned and left the classroom.

"Sasuke-kun! Wait for me!"

Sakura Haruno noticed his actions and quickly chased after him.

But they didn't catch up.

She stared in disbelief at Sasuke Uchiha's lightning-fast retreating figure.

What's going on?

Is this a lightning release ninjutsu?

Uchiha Sasuke stopped in his tracks.

He used Lightning Release chakra not to escape Sakura Haruno's entanglement, but to catch up with Shiki Aburame.

When Aburame Shiki saw him suddenly appear, he was stunned for a moment. "You're using Lightning Release like that?"

As expected of you, you've made showing off an instinct.

"What brings you to see me today?"

Yu Nuzhihui continued walking out and asked, "Where's your teacher?"

"He has a mission."

"That's what Uchiha Sasuke replied."

"So you want to spar with me?"

Aburame Shiki paused for a moment, then said, "But I'm busy right now. You can go find Naruto."

Before awakening their Sharingan, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki were roughly equal in skill.

But with the Sharingan, it's hard to say.

The reason lies in the fact that physical techniques take longer to develop into combat power and the power of the Sharingan.

If Naruto wants to break through the motion capture of the Sharingan, he'll probably have to learn the Eight Gates or take out the big treasure inside his belly.

"no."

Sasuke Uchiha hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "I have a question for you."

"What's the problem?"

Yu Nuzhihui asked, somewhat curiously.

What happened to the Uchiha clan?

Uchiha Sasuke asked in a deep voice.

This question had been lingering in his mind ever since he attended Uchiha Shisui's funeral.

But when you ask Mikoto Uchiha or Itachi Uchiha, you'll get evaded.

Oil Girl Zhihui was not entirely surprised.

Has Uchiha Sasuke actually started using his brain?

He's a bit more perceptive than in the original work.

Most likely it's because of his butterfly effect.

Why are you asking me?

"Issue no Zhihui asked, puzzled."

Uchiha Sasuke was unaware that he was a time traveler.

Is this a case of desperate measures being taken without proper consideration?

"You are Lady Tsunade's student."

Uchiha Sasuke explained.

That makes a lot of sense.

Aburame Shiki nodded slightly and asked, "What do you think of the Uchiha clan?"

"They were all very kind to me."

Uchiha Sasuke said without even thinking.

"So what is their attitude towards your brother?"

Oil Girl Zhihui asked again.

Uchiha Sasuke paused slightly, then fell into deep thought.

He wanted to say that was just as good, but then suddenly realized that wasn't the case.

Some members of his clan didn't like his brother very much.

Why is that?

We are all from the Uchiha clan.

Do you know why?

Uchiha Sasuke, not understanding, asked directly.

Didn't your brother tell you?

Oil Girl Zhihui countered with a question.

"no."

Sasuke Uchiha looked unhappy. "He thinks I'm too young and says he'll tell me when I grow up."

That statement is correct.

The way they grew up was a bit unusual.

You probably don't want to know.

Yu Nu Zhihui fell into thought.

Normally, for the Hokage to be replaced, certain conditions must be met.

First, the Hokage died.

Second, the Hokage position was relinquished.

Because there is no age limit for Naruto.

Theoretically speaking, it's possible to work until you die.

This is why Danzo Shimura still hasn't given up on his dream of becoming Hokage.

If he can outlive Hiruzen Sarutobi, he might indeed have a chance to rise to power.

Although it is quite difficult.

In the original work, Hiruzen Sarutobi abdicated for the first time because the Third Shinobi World War had resulted in heavy losses, and someone had to take responsibility.

In addition, there was pressure from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and the higher-ups of Konoha, specifically targeting Shimura Danzo.

But his goal was to make himself or his ally Orochimaru the Fourth Hokage.

As a result, Minato Namikaze was parachuted in.

Unfortunately, he died young, and Konoha was in a talent vacancy, so Hiruzen Sarutobi temporarily took over as Hokage.

It wouldn't be difficult for Tsunade to become Hokage.

According to Konoha's rules, the Hokage's process consists of three steps: a vote by the villagers, a vote by the Jonin, and the approval of the Daimyo.

Aburame Shiki couldn't believe that Tsunade had a reason to lose.

But procedures are procedures.

The most troublesome one is Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If he doesn't want to withdraw, it will be very troublesome.

Then there's only one path left: let him make a terrible mistake.

"Sasuke."

Aburame Shiki asked, "Do you know Uchiha Madara?"

"Uchiha Madara?"

Sasuke Uchiha tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said, "I don't know."

"Then go back and ask your brother."

Yu Nu Zhihui waved his hand and said, "See you next time."

"what?"

Uchiha Sasuke looked completely bewildered.

He didn't understand what it meant until he completely disappeared.

I wanted Aburame Shiki to answer my questions, but after our conversation, I had even more questions.

But it wasn't a complete loss.

He now has a reason to talk to his brother.

Itachi Uchiha has been getting busier and busier lately, and we hardly ever see him.

He didn't want to bother them.

Uchiha Sasuke returned home.

"Sasuke."

Hearing the door open, Uchiha Mikoto stepped forward and said, "Welcome home."

"Where's my brother?"

Uchiha Sasuke took off his shoes and asked.

He's not home.

Mikoto Uchiha sighed inwardly and said.

Normally, she would joke with Uchiha Sasuke, asking him if he would look for his brother first.

But she's not in the mood now.

She had already noticed the rift between Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha.

If even fathers and sons are like this, one can only imagine what the rest of the clansmen are like.

The Uchiha clan is now like a pot of boiling oil; any spark could ignite it.

Will my brother come back today?

Sasuke Uchiha was not surprised.

It would be strange if he were home at all.

"Maybe."

Mikoto Uchiha forced a smile and said.

"Mommy, hug me."

Sasuke Uchiha looked up at her, and after a few seconds, he spoke.

……

Outside the former residence of the Thousand Hands.

"Sister Shizune".

With a serious expression, Yu Nu Zhihui said, "Success or failure hinges on this."

"I see."

Silent nodded very seriously.

She had already learned of Aburame's plan.

How so?

She felt it was a bit risky, but not entirely hopeless.

For Tsunade's sake, Shizune thought it was worth a try.

It's better to make a mistake than to do nothing.

"I'm back, teacher."

Yu Nuzhihui pushed open the door.

Tsunade glanced at him, then ignored him.

She sat on the sofa watching TV.

There was a glass of milk on the coffee table in front of me.

"Teacher, this looks like my milk."

You Nuzhihui put down his schoolbag and sat down next to her.

"I was thirsty, so I drank your milk."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and asked, "Are you going to interfere if the teacher drinks your milk?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Oil Girl Zhihui shook her head.

"Aren't you going to read a book today?"

Tsunade noticed that he was still sitting still and was immediately puzzled.

During this month, after returning home, You Nuzhihui would read medical books.

Although she felt it was useless, he persisted.

"I've found a way."

You Nuzhihui opened his schoolbag, took out a medical book, and said.

Tsunade paused for a moment, her gaze falling on the book cover, which bore the four words: Reshaping the Mind.

She thought for a moment and remembered that it was a medical book about mental illness.

"What method?"

Tsunade shook her head and said, "Don't lie to me, this book doesn't mention hemophobia."

"No, there really isn't."

You Nuzhihui did not refute. He flipped through a few pages, handed the book to her, and said, "But I think this treatment method is suitable for hemophobia."

"Systematic desensitization therapy."

Tsunade glanced at it and couldn't help but frown.

As a medical ninja, she naturally knew about this treatment.

Simply put, it involves presenting the things that cause anxiety or fear to patients, and through inducement and continuous stimulation, thereby alleviating and eliminating symptoms.

It is often used to treat patients with mental illnesses.

In addition, there are many other variations.

For example, the emotional desensitization method.

It refers to replacing anxiety and fear with feelings of happiness and joy.

Tsunade fell silent.

She instinctively resisted.

Each time her hemophobia is triggered, painful memories from the past involuntarily surface in her mind.

That was what she had been trying to escape for the past ten years or so.

Now, Aburame Zhihui's idea is to make her repeatedly recall this memory in order to reach a state of normalcy.

It's utterly absurd.

And she wasn't willing either.

"no."

Tsunade instinctively gripped the medical book tighter and said.

"Teacher, don't forget your bet with me."

"That's what Yu Nu Zhihui reminded me of," he said.

Although he knew what she was thinking, he felt it was better to end the pain quickly than to suffer for a long time, so he had no choice but to be ruthless.

For mental illnesses, medication can only play a supporting role and cannot cure them.

The saying goes, "A mental illness requires a mental cure."

"..."

Tsunade remained silent.

This was completely different from what she had expected.

She never expected that Yu Nu Zhihui would find out about this so-called systematic desensitization therapy.

"teacher."

"Are you scared?" Yu Nu Zhihui asked calmly.

"You brat!"

Tsunade was immediately enraged by his attitude. "What are you talking about? Why would I be afraid?!"

The silence was terrifying.

She was afraid that Tsunade would lose control when she was angry.

"This is the kind of teacher I admire."

Aburame Shiki said earnestly, "As one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, I am a role model for all ninjas, so naturally I have nothing to fear."

"You know that much is good!"

Tsunade gave a soft snort, a smug look naturally appearing on her face.

But soon, her expression froze.

This isn't right.

She fell into a trap.

First came the provocation, then the flattery.

"You brat, don't think I don't know what you're up to."

Tsunade put on a stern face and said.

"My little tricks are naturally not going to escape the teacher's discerning eyes."

Yu Nu Zhihui smiled and said, "But unfortunately, I won this gamble."

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, and then her anger flared up again.

This brat is far too arrogant.

Does he really think he has me cornered?

"Where did you win? This bet hasn't even started yet."

Tsunade crossed her arms, her bright brown eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "I told you I wouldn't lose!"

"Okay then."

Having achieved his goal, Aburame Shiki asked, "Shall we begin now?"

Tsunade couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Why does it feel like she's neither agreeing nor disagreeing?

"You wretched brat!"

Tsunade laughed in anger and stretched out her hands.

"etc!"

Just as Yu Nuzhihui tried to stop her, it was too late.

His hair immediately became messy again.

Shizune couldn't help but laugh.

But this time it was a happy laugh.

Tsunade agreed to the treatment.

It was the best news she had ever heard in her life.

And all of this was because of Shiki Aburame.

Of course, there were also those who saw him smiling through his suffering.

After all, that expression of utter despair was quite amusing.

Yu Nu Zhihui glared at Jingyin.

What are you laughing at?

You didn't even get a single assist.

Sigh, my useless senior sister.

(End of this chapter)