"I want to develop a Fuinjutsu that can store extra Chakra within the body, but this involves many Chakra Acupoints. How can I establish a Fuinjutsu in the body without affecting the Chakra Acupoints?" Mokgetsu asked.
In order to have a portable power bank, Mokgetsu is now studying Fuinjutsu more diligently than he did for his public examinations, pondering over sealing techniques whenever he has free time.
Now, he has mastered about half of the Fuinjutsu he has learned to the Master Level, while the others are mostly over halfway to proficiency level experience.
Mokgetsu feels that he is just a bit short in Fuinjutsu, having seen the panels of Jonin in the Sealing Squad, whose proficiency and quality do not match his. What he currently lacks is Medical Ninjutsu to complete the development steadily.
"Huh? Are you sure you came here to ask about Medical Ninjutsu?" Tsunade retorted upon hearing Mokgetsu's question.
"I'm sure, because this involves a lot of medical knowledge about operating delicately within the human body, doesn't it?" Mokgetsu continued calmly.
One of the reasons he paid first was to prevent Tsunade from dismissing him immediately after his first sentence. Now that Tsunade has received 600,000 Ryo, she should at least listen to a few words.
Tsunade pondered for a moment. Developing such a Ninjutsu indeed requires considerable mastery of Medical Ninjutsu.
Why does Tsunade know this so well? Because she knows a similar Ninjutsu to what Mokgetsu described.
It's a Fuinjutsu passed down from her grandmother, Uzumaki Mito, called the Yin Seal, which can store Chakra.
Tsunade never learned this Ninjutsu because it has significant flaws and is very difficult to master.
However, this Ninjutsu has great potential, and Tsunade has always been thinking about improving the Yin Seal or developing supporting Ninjutsu.
But that was in the past, as Tsunade has lost interest in ninja affairs due to the death of her brother and lover. She knows that if her ideas succeeded, they could greatly enhance her strength, but she feels indifferent.
What's the use of being strong when those you love are gone? Even if she improves her Medical Ninjutsu, she can only treat the living, not bring the dead back to life.
Now Tsunade only treats her research as a way to pass time. When she's bored, doesn't feel like drinking, and doesn't have money to gamble, she'll do some research for a while.
"That's indeed the case, but do you really understand the difficulty of developing the Ninjutsu you want?" Tsunade said lightly, hoping Mokgetsu would back out.
"First of all, it requires exceptionally high proficiency in Fuinjutsu to play with seals within your own body, as it can easily affect your body."
Releasing Ninjutsu requires Chakra, using Taijutsu requires Chakra, climbing walls, and walking on water require Chakra. It can be said that the Chakra Amount largely determines a ninja's strength.
If anyone could easily configure a Chakra power bank within their body, it would have long become a standard method for the strong. This is indeed a highly challenging task.
Mokgetsu adjusted his glasses, stretched out his hand, and then opened his palm to cast the Five Elements Seal. Five bright Chakra lights manifested in Mokgetsu's hand.
"The Five Elements Seal can be executed so smoothly." Tsunade was a bit surprised, as this is already a very advanced Fuinjutsu.
"I have some confidence in Fuinjutsu, and I've also learned the Four Symbols Seal." Mokgetsu dispelled the Chakra and smiled as he spoke.
"Even the Four Symbols Seal is mastered." Tsunade was even more surprised; this is an extremely powerful Fuinjutsu even she hasn't mastered, meaning in terms of sealing techniques, Mokgetsu is above her.
"What is your current level of Medical Ninjutsu?" Tsunade continued to ask.
Mokgetsu showed Tsunade his Chakra Scalpel and Mystical Palm Jutsu.
After seeing them, Tsunade felt overwhelmed. Being able to master these two already makes for a very competent Medical Ninja.
She could tell that the explanations to follow wouldn't be easy.
If one were to use an analogy, Tsunade originally thought she had to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but it turns out she needs to teach advanced mathematics.
"How troublesome. Why not just let Shizune teach instead?" Tsunade lay on the wooden corridor, her lethargy kicking in.
"That would be impossible, how can I teach Teacher Mokgetsu," Shizune retorted, unable to hold back upon hearing Tsunade's lazy remark.
Shizune gave Tsunade a little nudge, urging, "Lady Tsunade, you've already accepted Teacher Mokgetsu's payment, you can't break your promise."
In his heart, Mokgetsu silently gave Shizune a thumbs up; being a good teacher indeed has its rewards. His initial teachings weren't in vain.
After a few more nudges, Tsunade sat back up again, her first action being to roughly knead Shizune's small cheeks with both hands.
"Mmmm, Lady Tsunade~" Shizune looked pathetically at Tsunade.
"A kid like you is meant to be kneaded by me, how dare you lecture me." Tsunade stopped kneading and revealed a smug smile.
Having engaged in a bit of one-sided banter with Shizune, Tsunade collected herself and began to answer Mokgetsu's questions.
Mokgetsu had quite a few buffs stacked on him, brought by Jiraiya, and overall he was a teacher Shizune liked; not to mention, he paid first.
If any of these were missing, Tsunade might not have been very willing.
Mokgetsu had to admit he found the right person; despite Tsunade's problematic personality, her proficiency in Medical Ninjutsu is genuinely unmatched. After an hour of exchange with Tsunade, Mokgetsu realized many issues he hadn't noticed before.
Perhaps due to some inner displeasure, Tsunade's remarks were rather sharp when pointing out Mokgetsu's issues, often implying only an idiot wouldn't know this, or this is something even Tonton knows.
But Mokgetsu didn't mind, as this tutor could help him achieve his power bank plan. Even if she were spewing verbal barbs, he'd use Armament to endure the lessons.
Moreover, speaking truthfully, Tsunade is very beautiful. In his previous life, among those with certain quirks, this might have been considered a reward.
Happy times always pass quickly. In imparting medical knowledge, Tsunade is indeed a pretty good teacher. As he listened to Tsunade's lectures and pondered, five and a half hours soon passed, from noon to dusk.
"It's finally almost over, we absolutely must have a good drink tonight!" Tsunade showed a relieved expression. She had never taught Shizune for such a long stretch.
Tsunade decided not to earn this money anymore. Next time Mokgetsu comes looking, she would just send him away; it's better to just relax.
"Lady Tsunade, if you're tired, you can take a break and end it now." Mokgetsu said with a gentle smile.
"You said it yourself." Tsunade agreed without hesitation; only a fool would refuse such a good deal.
Mokgetsu looked up at the sky, then asked with concern, "After teaching for so long, Lady Tsunade, you must be both tired and hungry. It just so happens that I'm quite knowledgeable about cooking. How about I make some dishes for you?"
"Teacher Mokgetsu is really kind." Shizune thought to herself, admiring how he was ending the lesson early and offering to help make dinner.
She felt that as a teacher, Mokgetsu deeply understood the exhaustion from being so focused on teaching.
Tsunade was always happy to take advantage of good opportunities, but she worried about Mokgetsu's cooking skills, so she asked, "What level is 'quite knowledgeable'?"
"More confident than my sealing techniques." Mokgetsu replied with a smile.
As it turned out, even beings that weren't human could be conquered by his cooking.
Hearing this, Tsunade became interested; Mokgetsu's sealing skills were not ordinary.
Next, Mokgetsu went grocery shopping and went home to pick up some pastries, finally starting to cook at Tsunade's house.
"Teacher Mokgetsu, let me help you wash the vegetables." Shizune walked into the kitchen to offer assistance.
"Mm, such a good kid, thank you." Mokgetsu smiled and handed Shizune three packaged pastries.
Shizune caught a whiff of a tempting aroma from them but looked at Mokgetsu with curiosity instead of accepting them.
"It's your payment." Mokgetsu placed the pastries in Shizune's hand.
After washing the vegetables, Shizune curiously tasted one, and her eyes lit up instantly. She had never eaten such delicious sweets.
"Teacher Mokgetsu, which dessert shop in the village did you buy these from?" Shizune asked quickly.
If they weren't too expensive, she thought she could use her allowance to buy some.
"These aren't for sale."
"Why not?"
"Because I made them myself."
Shizune was shocked; she hadn't expected Mokgetsu to have this ability.
Shizune saved the remaining two pastries, planning to eat one each day.
If it were any other delicious food, Shizune would definitely share it with Tsunade, but when it came to sweets, there was no need since Tsunade didn't like sweets according to her memory. She had expressly stated her disbelief at how many people liked three-colored dumplings when she bought them for Shizune.
After Mokgetsu finished cooking, he packed some of the food into a bento and had a shadow clone deliver it to Minato, then brought the dishes out.
"The aroma is quite good, but I wonder how it'll taste." Tsunade could smell the fragrance of the dishes before she even sat down.
She glanced at the unfamiliar dishes, but they all looked excellent.
She casually picked a piece of pork from the spicy pepper stir-fry, and upon tasting it, was amazed. In a daze, Tsunade felt transported to another world, free from all worries.
When she came back to her senses, her mouth was filled with an intense spiciness, yet she couldn't help but want to eat more.
Shizune took a bite and also found herself immersed in the meal.
When Tsunade wanted to continue eating and mix the dishes with rice, she suddenly found that the three plates in front of her were empty.
"Why did you make so little? Don't underestimate a ninja's appetite." Tsunade wasn't quite satisfied.
"Considering that you'll be going out to drink with Jiraiya and the others tonight, Lady Tsunade, I didn't make too much. I originally wanted to try a new dish idea with a whole chicken." Mokgetsu explained.
Tsunade now wanted to punch Jiraiya hard; couldn't it be another day?
"But I'll come find you for lessons again tomorrow, making more dishes tomorrow evening." Mokgetsu continued.
Tsunade was a bit torn; she originally didn't want to continue teaching, longing for a carefree life.
But after tasting Mokgetsu's cooking and hearing about the new chicken dish idea, she really wanted to see what Mokgetsu's chicken would taste like.
"Then I'll teach for another day. Earning more money also means a bigger bet." Tsunade decided to teach Mokgetsu for another day, planning to tell him not to come after tomorrow.
"Alright, just remember to make more and better dishes tomorrow." Tsunade reminded.
Mokgetsu saw Tsunade's expression and knew the first step of his plan was a success, nodding with a smile.
In the evening, Jiraiya and Orochimaru came to Tsunade's house to invite her for drinks, but Jiraiya was puzzled by Tsunade's displeased expression towards him.