Konoha: Who's the good guy?

Chapter 93 Ruin someone's reputation? Deceive you with your body?

A large amount of memories of practicing medical ninjutsu were poured into Yamanaka Kei's mind.

He quickly mastered various ninjutsu, including Palm Healing Technique, Yin Healing and Injury Destruction Technique, Fine Ailment Extraction Technique, Living Regeneration Technique, and Chakra Scalpel.

The medical water release technique, which he was already extremely familiar with when he obtained the [Water Release Master] title, was reviewed once again.

"The Chakra Scalpel... feels more refined than Medical Water Release: Water Mantis?"

Shan Zhongjing clapped his hands together, skipping the tedious hand seal steps.

A thin, finely crafted blade of light blue chakra rapidly condensed in his hand.

He controlled the blade tip with his mind, constantly changing its size and length.

Unlike the more powerful cutting-edge Medical Water Release: Water Mantis.

The chakra scalpel doesn't have that much cutting power, but the higher precision required for chakra also pushes its effects to the other extreme.

A medical ninja who has completely mastered the chakra scalpel.

It is even possible to create a chakra scalpel that can directly bypass the skin and attack the muscles, meridians, and internal organs of the human body.

Of course, even this bug-level ninjutsu is not without its flaws.

The more precise the chakra control, the farther it is from the body surface, and the higher the required chakra control power.

In the original work, Kabuto Yakushi used this move to directly sever the muscles in Tsunade's right arm and thigh to prevent her from using her superhuman strength.

However, it is limited by chakra control.

During the battle, his chakra scalpel was too short to directly sever Tsunade's heart and blood vessels, thus failing to defeat her in one blow.

"Is it possible that there's too much fat?"

Yamanaka Kei glanced at the slender chakra scalpel that had extended to nearly twenty centimeters in his palm.

After silently assessing Tsunade's magnanimity, I felt a pang of sympathy for Kabuto Yakushi for a second.

It's not that the pharmacist isn't effective.

The enemy's armor is just too thick; it's impossible for anyone to withstand it!

It's important to know that his chakra control, amplified by the [Zero Frame Start] technique, is among the best in the entire ninja world.

Even though "medicated milk" is only a green entry.

However, his control over the chakra scalpel far surpasses that of 99% of the medical ninjas in Konoha.

Even so, his chakra scalpel could only extend to a length of about twenty centimeters.

In the heat of battle, the length will only get shorter.

It's okay to deal with Sakura Haruno, Kurotsuchi, Karin, and Karui in their youth, but when faced with the exceptionally talented Tsunade, Samui, and Mei Terumi, let's be realistic and choose a different ninjutsu.

"What kind of reaction is a slight positive response?"

Yamanaka Kei glanced at the detailed explanation of the entry he had just read, thought for a moment, and then dispersed the chakra scalpel in his hand.

With a clap of his hands, he unleashed the Palm Healing Technique, the most frequently used medical ninjutsu.

"Hiss~"

The moment the light green chakra touched his arm, Yamanaka Kei gasped sharply and quickly moved his hand away.

This feeling is like stepping into an air-conditioned room on a sweltering summer day – so refreshing!

I looked at the hairs standing on end on my arms.

He placed his palm on it again.

It felt different from before.

This time, it seems like... soaking in a hot spring?

It was even more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring, and it even seemed to invigorate my spirits.

What is this?

Ninja-type stimulants?

"The effect seems alright? Hmm? It's even getting stronger over time? That's a bit surprising... Damn..."

Shan Zhongjing shuddered and quickly moved his hand away again.

He looked at the emerald green A-rank medical ninjutsu Palm Healing Technique on his palm.

His face looked like he'd seen a ghost.

Just now, he seemed to be...

I've encountered something dirty!

System! Are you sure the medicine listed in this entry is a legitimate drug?

Shan Zhongjing's expression changed in a flash, and he dispelled the palm magic in his hand.

He made up his mind that he would never use medical ninjutsu on people unless absolutely necessary.

After using this thing...

This is ruining someone's reputation!

If it weren't for the fact that once an entry is activated, it can only be removed using the entry stripping opportunity, and he had already used up all his entry stripping opportunities.

He'd probably throw that entry away on the spot!

With an indescribable, strange expression on his face.

Shan Zhongjing wiped his face and went straight into the bedroom to sleep.

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The next morning at 11:00 AM.

Yamanaka led Musai, who had completed his retirement procedures, out of the Raikage's office building.

In the Hidden Cloud Village, where strength is revered and the strong are worshipped.

Unless they encounter serious injuries or illnesses that cannot be cured, very few people choose to retire after becoming a ninja.

Therefore, the retirement procedures in Kumogakure are much simpler than those in Konoha, which involve multiple approvals, multiple reviews, and personal persuasion.

I filled out the retirement application at 8:30 a.m., and at 9:00 a.m., the Third Raikage Ai directly approved it with the word "agree".

At 9:30, the ninja headband that was originally issued was returned, and the employment record was revoked.

Yamanaka and Musai used their remaining time to rent a piece of land located east of Yunyin Village. It was relatively barren, but its advantage lay in its flat terrain and convenient transportation.

Because it was only leased for two years.

The original owner of the body, Cicey, had only used about half of the savings she had accumulated as a ninja over nearly thirty years.

The remaining money was more than enough for them to build sheds, buy feed, and purchase calves and piglets.

Musai's initial disappointment after returning the ninja headband vanished the moment he received the land lease agreement.

The thought of being a big boss was enough to make him yearn for it.

Genin?

Those were all the people who worked at his farm!

"Once the farm is running smoothly, I'll definitely post more missions at the mission posting center, specifically requesting my teammates to do them!"

Musai held the land lease contract in one hand, his smile barely concealed.

Yamanaka Kei glanced at Yakushi Nono, who was walking by on the street and seemingly unintentionally dropped her book on the ground, and felt a little puzzled.

The book is called "Ripples".

This is the signal used for emergency communication on the original mission reel.

Once this signal is activated, the situation in Kumogakure, or rather, the predicament of Yakushi Nonou, will reach an extremely critical point.

"Get out of here, go say goodbye to your teammates."

Yamanaka glanced at the two teenagers standing at the crossroads, waving at Musai, and slapped Musai on the back of the head.

"Hehe~ Dad, then I won't be coming home for lunch!"

Musai chuckled twice, and as he spoke, he ran towards his teammates.

"Eat it or don't, it's up to you."

Yamanaka Kei gave a forced, helpless smile.

He used the Instantaneous Movement technique to disappear from the spot.

With his right hand tucked into his pocket, he silently completed a hand seal while taking advantage of the chakra fluctuations generated by the Body Flicker Technique.

With his current mastery of Yin Release, unless one keeps a close eye on him with sensory ninjutsu the entire time.

Otherwise, ordinary ninjas would not be able to detect such subtle chakra fluctuations hidden within the Body Flicker Technique.

"What's wrong?"

The voice of Yamanaka Kei echoed in Yakushi Nonou's mind.

"During last night's high-level meeting, Kumogakure decided to launch a war against Kirigakure. Our mission is complete."

"At the same time, this morning, a strict ninja screening began within the Hidden Cloud Village in preparation to root out all the spies hiding in the village."

"My identity can't be verified, I need to leave immediately, do you want to come with me?"

Yakushi Nonou's voice was extremely steady.

As a seasoned spy with a small reputation throughout the ninja world, she knew very well that the more critical the moment, the less she could afford to panic.

Once you panic, you're basically not far from being caught.

"Kumakushi Village is already under lockdown, are you sure you can get out on your own?"

Shan Zhongjing raised an eyebrow.

"About 70% certain."

"Seventy percent? What's the difference between that and not being sure at all?"

"..."

Yakushi Nonou's eyelids twitched repeatedly. Was she speaking human language?

Spies are inherently extremely dangerous.

With the entire ninja village under lockdown, most spies were already helpless and could only resign themselves to fate or commit suicide.

She's 70% sure, which is already quite high, isn't it?

"Would you mind taking a nap?"

Shan Zhongjing chose a secluded alleyway where no one paid attention and dropped from the rooftop.