Chapter 141 Medical Ninja Reform
Chapter 141 Medical Ninja Reform
Konoha 43th year.
On the wall of the police intelligence analysis room, the huge map of the ninja world was covered with dense red markings, especially at the borders between the Land of Wind, the Land of Rivers, and the Land of Rain.
"Sunagakure has gone completely mad."
Nara Shikaku threw a newly delivered intelligence report on the table, his eyes dark and swollen.
"They have crossed the border three times in a row. Although they have not directly attacked our outposts, their carpet search method is like that of wild beasts that have lost their children."
Nishikawa Tetsu stood in front of the map, holding a cup of tea that had gone cold.
His gaze was fixed on the core area of Sunagakure.
As a time traveler, he was well aware of the truth behind it all.
The Third Kazekage, known as the "Strongest Kazekage," has probably been turned into a puppet by that genius puppeteer named Sasori of the Red Sand.
With the Third Kazekage's influence gone, the Sunagakure leadership will inevitably become extremely sensitive and aggressive in order to cover up their weakness.
The gears of war have begun to turn.
Once Sunagakure confirms it cannot find the Kazekage, or if it's trying to divert internal conflict, a full-scale war will break out. This time, it won't just involve one or two countries.
The Third Shinobi World War was a brutal war.
Even though Konoha now has money and equipment, casualties are still inevitable in the torrent of power struggles between major nations.
"We must address the last remaining weakness before the war breaks out."
Nishikawa Tetsu turned around and grabbed the trench coat from the back of the chair.
He needed to go to Building A; the plan couldn't be delayed any longer.
……
Konoha Science Research Institute, Building A, Biological and Medical Center.
Tsunade, wearing a white lab coat, was adjusting the latest antibiotic formula on the equipment.
Since overcoming his hemophobia and joining the research institute, this Sannin seems to have rediscovered his former drive, devoting much of his energy to research on reducing mortality rates.
"Lady Tsunade."
Nishikawa Tetsu pushed open the door and entered. Without exchanging pleasantries, he slammed a document titled "Reform Plan for Medical Ninjas" onto the experimental table.
"I have a new idea that needs your approval."
Tsunade is not only the chief medical advisor of the research institute, but the Third Hokage will not let Tsunade live an easy and leisurely life. Since returning to the village, she has taken over the Konoha Medical Department. Putting everything else aside, her position as the head of the Medical Department alone is enough to make her a high-ranking official in the village.
"Medical ninja reform?"
Tsunade frowned, picked up the document, glanced at it, and then let out a cold snort.
"Kid, have you forgotten? Back in World War II, I proposed equipping each squad with a medical ninja. But what was the result? The training cost was too high, and the development process was too slow. And..."
Tsunade put down the document and pointed out the most fatal problem:
"Medical ninjas are sitting ducks on the battlefield. Enemies will prioritize attacking medics, and most medical ninjas have to sacrifice their training in taijutsu and offensive ninjutsu in order to precisely control their chakra. Once they are caught in close combat, it's a death sentence."
"If the medical ninja dies, the entire squad's survival will be cut off."
This is precisely the deadlock in Konoha's current medical system.
She has to save people, protect herself, and keep up with the pace of battle. Such an all-around talent is rare in Konoha, except for Tsunade herself.
"Therefore, we need to change the definition of medical ninja."
Nishikawa Tetsu took a black metal briefcase out of his ninja tool bag and placed it on the table.
"Click".
The box was opened.
Inside lay not a scalpel or bandages, but a compact, sleek, silver-gray short gun.
It is much smaller than the previous long, cylindrical electromagnetic guns, only about thirty centimeters long, with a miniature battery, like a magazine, mounted on the bottom of the gun.
"This is..." Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
"Electromagnetic pistol for individual self-defense."
Nishikawa Tetsu picked up the gun and twirled it on his finger with a light touch.
"In order to adapt to the relatively weak physical condition of medical ninjas, we have made significant cuts and improvements to the electromagnetic cannon."
"First, there's its power; it's more than capable of penetrating ordinary ninja vests and human skeletons."
"Secondly, there's the recoil."
Nishikawa Tetsu raised his hand and pulled the trigger on a steel plate in the corner of the laboratory.
"Sizzle—smack!"
A crisp popping sound.
There was a charred bullet hole in the steel plate.
Nishikawa Tetsu's arm only trembled slightly, without even shaking.
"Through multiple hydraulic buffers and magnetic levitation rail technology, we have reduced the recoil to a level that even a low-ranking ninja can withstand with one hand."
Finally, there's the difficulty of operation.
Nishikawa Toru pointed to the smart lock-on auxiliary sight on the gun.
"No hand seals are needed, no nature transformation is needed, and even excellent marksmanship is not required. As long as you know how to press the switch, this is a mid-range instantaneous lightning ninjutsu."
Tsunade stared at the weapon that was still emitting blue smoke, her eyes gradually sharpening.
She knew all too well what this meant.
In the past, medical ninjas could only hide behind their teammates when encountering enemies.
but now……
"Even a ninja who only knows the Healing Palm Technique, as long as they have this in their hand..."
Tsunade took the pistol, feeling its cold metallic texture.
"Shoot her when the enemy thinks she's an easy target and charges at her."
Nishikawa Tetsu added, "I suggest that all medical ninjas be issued one. Furthermore, a shooting course should be added as a mandatory component of the medical ninjutsu curriculum."
"We are not training healers who hide in the back, but new types of medical ninjas who can save people while simultaneously cracking open the heads of enemies who try to ambush them."
Tsunade gripped the gun and remained silent for a long time.
She thought of those squads that were wiped out because their medical ninjas died first. If only they had this back then…
"it is good."
Tsunade suddenly raised her head.
"I've approved this plan. I'll go see the teacher in a bit; he'll definitely agree this time."
"Not only will they be armed, but I'll also personally design a set of tactical maneuvers for them. Who says medical ninjas can only take hits?"
Tsunade slammed the gun on the table, a domineering smile appearing on her face.
Nishikawa Tetsu rolled his eyes. He called him "teacher" when he needed him, and "that old geezer!" when he didn't.
"It has to be you, Lady Tsunade. From now on, Konoha's medical ninjas will be able to save lives with their left hand and send off the dead with their right."
blogombal