Chapter 32: Medical Department

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Medical Department

"Rock Village? That short-stuff, huh."

Third Raikage A stroked his chin upon hearing this. Though he wasn’t fond of using his brain, that didn’t mean he was a fool.

What Dodai said indeed made perfect sense. However, he truly wanted to drag Konohagakure down from its position as the strongest ninja village.

Seemingly discerning Third Raikage A’s thoughts, Dodai continued speaking.

"When Rock Village joins the war, we can directly attack here from this position—the rear of Rock Village. With one strike, we should gain considerable advantages."

"At the same time, after succeeding, we can engage Rock Village in prolonged battles around these areas while waiting for the war to progress. Although Rain Village is weak, with Hanzo present, it can still inflict some damage on Konohagakure, which will be dealing with Sand Village’s interference."

"By then, we can decide whether to enter their chaotic battle based on the war situation. However, the premise for all this is that our assault on Rock Village proceeds smoothly."

Dodai pointed at the map, explaining his arrangements one by one to Third Raikage A, while also using a pen to mark the locations he had determined.

As the Raikage’s external brain, Dodai, who understood his Kage’s personality well, naturally knew what A was thinking. Therefore, even before the war began, Dodai had contemplated no fewer than ten plans to respond to its outbreak.

"Hahahaha, good! As expected of you, Dodai. In that case, I’ll leave it all to you. However, although I won’t intervene in the war between Sand and Konohagakure for now..."

"Dodai, arrange two squads to infiltrate the Sand and Konohagakure battlefield. See if we can capture ninja with Kekkei Genkai like before."

"Also, see if we can obtain some Bloodline Secret Techniques. Take that kid Troy, for example—his Magnet Release is too weak without secret techniques to learn."

Third Raikage A burst into hearty laughter after listening, quite satisfied with Dodai’s arrangements. But after laughing, he continued instructing Dodai.

He coveted Kekkei Genkai ninja immensely. In the past, he had secretly abducted countless Kekkei Genkai ninja from other villages. Although most hadn’t awakened their Bloodline Limits, or even if they had, performed poorly due to lacking corresponding Ninjutsu heritage, this didn’t diminish his enthusiasm for it.

After all, bloodline inheritance was far more stable than Ninjutsu inheritance. Given enough time, Cloud Village could develop several Kekkei Genkai clans. By then, Cloud’s strength would undoubtedly grow even more formidable.

"Understood, I will arrange it."

Dodai immediately nodded upon hearing this. He fully supported the abduction of Kekkei Genkai ninja from other villages.

As a strategist, he particularly desired Konohagakure’s two Ocular Jutsu Bloodline Limits: the Byakugan and the Sharingan. The Sharingan needed no explanation—it was synonymous with power. As for the Byakugan, every pair held immense strategic value.

In the past, they had indeed captured Hyūga ninja. However, the existence of the Caged Bird seal had prevented them from obtaining even a single pair of Byakugan.

"Since the direction has been set, let’s assemble the troops and be ready at all times. Iwagakure, huh... those damned short stumps. This time... I’ll properly test your Dust Release."

Third Raikage A stood up and looked out the window, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

....

"I don’t want to."

"No, you do."

"Not interested."

"No, you are interested."

"..."

At the Wind-Fire frontlines, Uchiha Xuan looked speechlessly at Tsunade standing before him.

Just moments ago, Tsunade had suddenly approached him, wanting him to join the Medical Division. Her reason was that the Medical Division was severely understaffed, and Uchiha Xuan’s Medical Ninjutsu had already reached half her level, so he shouldn’t remain in the regular ninja forces.

"With your current skill, even major surgeries can be handled by you alone with the aid of your Sharingan. So, the Medical Division is definitely the best place for you.

I know, as an Uchiha, you must yearn for the battlefield more, but the Medical Division is also a battlefield, Xuan. Trust me, you’re really suited for the Medical Division."

Tsunade earnestly tried to persuade him. As the one who had personally taught Uchiha Xuan, she understood his abilities all too well. It was no exaggeration to say that in certain specific surgeries, Uchiha Xuan with his Sharingan was even stronger than her.

"My purpose in learning Medical Ninjutsu was only to become stronger, nothing more. Besides, I have my own ninja team."

Looking at her serious expression, Uchiha Xuan felt somewhat helpless. He really didn’t know how to deal with Tsunade. If it were anyone else being this persistent, he would have already drawn his blade.

But with Tsunade, he simply couldn’t bring himself to do that. He wasn’t an ungrateful person.

"Those two? Don’t worry about them. Jiraiya asked me to assign Namikaze Minato to the morgue first, handling corpse transportation. He said he wanted Minato to get used to some of the horrors of the battlefield.

I think that’s a good idea, so I’ve decided to temporarily assign Nawaki to the morgue as well. That way, both of them have a place, and you can temporarily free up to come with me to the Medical Division."

Hearing this, Tsunade glanced at Nawaki and Namikaze Minato, who were moving supplies in the distance, then turned back with a smile.

"....."

Looking at Tsunade’s expression that seemed to say, "What other excuses do you have?" Uchiha Xuan fell silent.

"Are you worried the battlefield will affect me?"

After a moment of silence, Uchiha Xuan suddenly spoke.

As soon as he said this, panic flashed across Tsunade’s face, but she quickly composed herself and laughed it off.

"Haha, how could that be? The Medical Division is really short-staffed. You know Chiyo, right? That old woman from Sunagakure. According to intelligence, she went to Amegakure.

But the poisons she developed are being used very effectively by her brother. So the Medical Division is truly in need of people. I need someone to work with me on developing the corresponding antidotes.

With the help of your Sharingan, my research progress will speed up a lot. Yes, that’s it. What do you mean, worried about you being affected? How could that be?"

"Tsunade, the reason some Uchiha’s personalities change and become extreme isn’t because of war or anything else. The most fundamental reason is simply because they are losing."

And I, Uchiha Xuan, am destined to lose nothing. Whatever I wish to keep, no one can take away. So, do not worry that I will be affected. The Sharingan is the power of our Uchiha bloodline. This power is not a curse, but a protection granted to us."

Uchiha Xuan raised a hand and gently covered his right eye, speaking calmly. The longer he stayed among the Uchiha clan, the more he understood why Senju Tobirama said the Uchiha were the clan that understood "love" the most.

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