Hospital, Drug Research Institute.
Led by Asami Shinsui, medical ninjas were working within, separated by a transparent glass pane from the inner surgery room, where four adults dressed in Konoha ninja uniforms lay motionless on the operating table, cooperating with the medical ninjas beside them for drug experiments.
Taking the lab report, Asami Shinsui squinted slightly, her eyes seemed a bit sore, and there were dark circles around them, but under the cover of the frame, it wasn't very noticeable.
"The effect is pretty good, just a little more effort to analyze the toxic properties."
"Yes, Director Asami."
The medical ninja who came over to report the analysis results was also excited; similarly to Asami Shinsui, they hadn't rested well for days, causing the muscles on their face to sag slightly, and the dark circle marks were apparent, but this proved that the analysis work here was proceeding smoothly.
With support from Mount Myoboku, the progress of drug research indeed became much smoother. In addition, the Immortal Technique of Mount Myoboku could dissolve the poison for the experimental subjects on the operating table, avoiding the risk that those Konoha ninjas voluntarily participating in drug experiments would lose their chakra for life and be unable to become ninjas again.
"Everyone has been tired recently, let's take a break today, leave work early, and have a few people stay with me here for on-duty later."
Asami Shinsui took off her glasses, rubbed her slightly sore eyes, then put the glasses back on.
Truly, guiding this group to act according to her plan is a troublesome affair.
However, having already lured out the Mount Myoboku Immortal, it's considered mission accomplished even if it's a bit more troublesome.
"Understood, I'll command it down. But, Director Asami, aren't you going to rest?"
"No need, my body can still endure it. Moreover, I'm the overall person in charge here, can't leave easily, fortunately, there's a resting area here, even though it's filled with the smell of disinfectant."
The medical ninja nodded, somewhat admiringly looking at Asami Shinsui.
"You can go down now."
Asami Shinsui waved her hand.
The medical ninja turned and left, going to convey Asami Shinsui's orders.
Afterward, Asami Shinsui took out a talisman, surrounded by many mysterious spells, but the word "Immortal" was distinctly carved in the middle.
This talisman was the Sage Talisman temporarily given to her by Fukasaku Sage of Mount Myoboku.
Though according to Fukasaku Sage, this Sage Talisman isn't the original but a Fake Sage Talisman.
Despite being a replication, it allegedly possesses very powerful functions.
Capable of expelling various poisons of the Ninja Realm and has the power to restore injuries; it is an immortal tool condensed by the essence of Mount Myoboku.
Upon completion of the research, this talisman must be returned to its original owner.
After glancing at it, Asami Shinsui carefully tucked the Fake Sage Talisman into her Ninja Tool Bag, stowing it cautiously.
If she accidentally lost this thing, even she would be suspected.
Or directly given a serious penalty, losing her position as the head of the drug department is also possible.
After all, the Anbu appearing around the hospital are far more than usual.
But Anbu have already suspected this place... No, they've long suspected it, they just haven't had the right opportunity to clean up, still monitoring.
This research task is indeed a very good bait.
Really troublesome. Asami Shinsui sighed inwardly.
Compared to treating patients, she really isn't skilled in espionage work, not fond of this type of work from the bottom of her heart.
However, luckily she isn't in Kakashi's position, navigating between the Third Hokage, Danzo, Orochimaru, and the Land of Demons; formerly working under the Fourth Hokage. Considering it closely, if it were her, she might have gone insane already.
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Night fell.
The atmosphere in the hospital became somewhat aloof, with only the bright incandescent lamps still shining in the corridor, making the sound of a person walking incredibly clear.
Holding a cup filled with hot potable water, Asami Shinsui, draped in a warm white coat, slowly walked towards her own lounge.
These days, regardless of daytime or nighttime, she's been engaged in intense work; now with progress in research work, she can ease exertion slightly.
Fake Sage Talisman still requires roughly three days to decipher its immortal technique secret.
From a time perspective, it is completely enough.
As for the Anbu's investigation, this isn't within her scope of consideration.
If she were really suspected, or subjected to arrest, Kakashi would alert her in advance to leave.
Regarding those subordinates.
Other than a few contacts like Haruno Kizashi, others aren't aware of her true identity.
Furthermore, within those persons, she left a little something, once they were asked away by Anbu, then she would decisively retreat from Konoha.
For a worker like her undertaking espionage tasks in the enemy's stronghold, though vigilance cannot be fully relinquished, excessive vigilance would invite more trouble.
Even though there might be Anbu eyes glaring around the research institution now, maintaining composure means no problems at all.
Unless there's a ninja of the Sannin level personally leading, using a breakthrough method, she also has a high chance of leaving Konoha.
Any confidence is built upon one's own strength.
After all, head of the drug department, she still quite likes this position.
If promoted to dean, then it would be busy.