With Tsunade's support, Kaede no longer needed to assist, and could now focus on studying in the lounge every day.
With ample time, and with Tsunade readily available to answer questions and occasionally offering personal guidance, Hatake Kaede learned how to use the chakra scalpel in just two days.
In the time that followed, Hatake Kaede was like a dried-up sponge, desperately absorbing relevant knowledge and medical ninjutsu from Tsunade.
Tsunade went from initial shock to gradual acceptance, and finally to numbness.All the knowledge and medical ninjutsu she possessed had been completely stripped away by Hatake Kaede.
Three months later, Tsunade personally took Hatake Kaede to participate in the medical ninja assessment.
As expected, Hatake Kaede passed the exam with the highest score, successfully becoming a medical ninja and a doctor at Konoha Hospital.He also broke Tsunade's previous record.
In a charming little tavern.
Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, three close friends, reunite once again.
"Tsunade, Tsunade, why do you look so listless?What happened?By the way, where's that kid from Sakumo-senpai's family who's always with you?" Jiraiya was so excited to see Tsunade that he started winking and making faces at her as soon as they met.
Orochimaru, standing nearby, was also curious, raising his wine glass as he looked at Tsunade.
Tsunade first glared fiercely at Jiraiya, making him shudder.Then she said to her two companions, "It's nothing, I just feel completely drained."
"Let's not talk about that now," Tsunade changed the subject."So, what have you all been up to lately?"
After the three of them participated in the Jonin Exams, they all successfully became Jonin.Then, each of them formed their own team and got busy with their own tasks.
Tsunade was in Konoha Hospital, Orochimaru was in the research lab, and Jiraiya was leading a team out of the village on a mission, or secretly collecting materials.
Orochimaru took a sip of the wine in his glass and said in a hoarse voice, "I just finished a troublesome mission, which took a lot of time."
Jiraiya rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "Um.I'm a bit busy.um."
Seeing Jiraiya's hesitant expression, Tsunade and Orochimaru understood what he meant.
Tsunade interrupted her bluntly, saying, "Alright, you don't need to say anything more.Were you peeping at girls taking a bath again?Were you writing those erotic novels again?"
Tsunade slammed her wine glass down and slammed it on the table.She then gave Jiraiya a fierce warning: "If I find you taking Nawaki to some weird places or giving him any weird books again, I promise I'll rip your ribs off one by one."
Jiraiya quickly waved his hands, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Nawaki secretly brought it back himself.It has nothing to do with me." Although Jiraiya tried to defend himself, his words always revealed a sense of guilt.
Orochimaru watched quietly from the sidelines: the ferocious Tsunade and the timid Jiraiya.Unconsciously, a slight smile crept onto Orochimaru's lips.
This is probably one of the few times Orochimaru can relax, and he cherishes these days at this stage.
He drinks and dines with Tsunade and Jiraiya, sharing some interesting stories from his work or life, and quietly watching his two companions bicker and joke around.
Soon, the three of them finished their meal and decided to leave.
After observing Jiraiya's condition, Orochimaru found that he was still fully conscious.Then, he glanced disdainfully at Jiraiya, who was grinning foolishly, and silently got up and left.
...
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood by the window, quietly gazing at the night view outside.
He stood by the window, smoking his pipe—this was how the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, rested.
There was a stack of documents on the table, and the name of Hatake Kaede was prominently displayed on them.
Hatake Kaede, a student at the Ninja Academy, entered the medical department on Tsunade's recommendation.In just three or four months, he mastered many medical ninjutsu, and his medical skills surpassed those of many medical ninjas in Konoha Hospital.He also successfully passed the medical ninja exam.
Tsunade even personally stated that Hatake Kaede's medical talent was no less than her own.
On the day the exam ended, all of Hatake Kaede's materials were delivered to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's, desk.
Upon seeing this information, Hiruzen Sarutobi was very pleased.Because medical ninjas are scarce, having an additional excellent medical ninja would provide greater security.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked at the portrait of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, on the Hokage Rock and asked in a low voice, "-sensei, do you see that?The new shoots of Konoha are gradually starting to grow.They will eventually become great trees that shelter the future shoots."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.Immediately afterwards, the door to the Hokage's office was violently pushed open.
"Hiruzen, I want someone from you!"
The one who entered was none other than the cunning and treacherous one-eyed dragon, Shimura Danzo.
Danzo has not yet established the so-called "Root" organization.His entire body is only wrapped in bandages around his right eye, and he has not yet undergone physical experiments.
"Danzo?You want people?What kind of people?"
"He's the top student who just passed the Medical Ninja Exam."
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked at Danzo with a solemn expression: "Danzo, the top scorer in this Medical Ninja Exam is named Hatake Kaede, the son of Hatake Sakumo.What do you want with him?"
Danzo said with a serious expression, "I currently lack excellent medical ninjas among my subordinates.If you transfer him to me, he can better serve Konoha."
"Besides, I'm doing this for the village's sake, and I don't think Hatake Sakumo and Hatake Kaede will refuse."
Danzo has begun preparations to establish his own organization, "Root," but he currently lacks capable subordinates.A ninja capable of shouldering great responsibilities and standing up to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Over the years, Hatake Sakumo's fame gradually spread throughout the ninja world.The reputation of "Konoha's White Fang" gradually became a nightmare for ninjas from other major nations.
Danzo Shimura wanted to bring Hatake Sakumo under his command, but he was also afraid that he would not be able to control the exceptionally powerful Hatake Sakumo.
As mentioned earlier, Danzo Shimura was very afraid that his subordinates would surpass him in strength, which is why he used some cursed seals to control his subordinates (the seal of the tongue-cursing root) or threatened his subordinates with their weaknesses (threatening Yakushi Nonou with the funds of the Konoha orphanage).
In this medical ninja assessment, a genius named Hatake Kaede emerged.Soon, Hatake Kaede's information was also presented to Danzo.
Danzo wanted to acquire Hatake Kaede.Firstly, he wanted to gain a genius medical ninja whose medical talent was no less than Tsunade's, so he could take the opportunity to brainwash him, mark him with the "Tongue Twister Seal," and make Hatake Kaede a loyal subordinate.Secondly, Hatake Kaede could be used as leverage to control Hatake Sakumo, making Hatake Sakumo work for him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew his comrade all too well.While Danzo Shimura was still dreaming, Hiruzen firmly refused, saying, "Impossible.He's already applied to become a doctor at Konoha Hospital.He'll start working there after he graduates from the Ninja Academy.You can forget about it!"
Danzo Shimura was furious that Hiruzen Sarutobi would refuse, and shouted angrily, "Hiruzen, I'm doing this all for the sake of the village!"
The Third Hokage maintained his stance: "Danzo, medical ninjas are not for you to touch.You know how scarce medical ninjas are.Every excellent medical ninja we have will provide more protection on the battlefield in the future.I will absolutely not allow your actions."
"Hiruzen, you."
"Danzo, I am the Hokage."
"Hiruzen, you'll regret this."
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