Chapter 34: Reward
Once Healing Tags can be mass-produced, they can change the current combat methods of Konoha's teams. During the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha's four-person teams were the strongest in overall combat ability among the Five Great Nations.
However, casualties remained high, and the same was true for ninja teams from other countries. However, Tsunade pioneered the medical system and vigorously trained Medical Ninja, teaching battlefield first aid knowledge.
Even if one didn't have the talent to become a Medical Ninja, emergency bandaging and treating injuries became part of the curriculum at the Ninja School.
This reform significantly reduced casualties for Konoha Village on missions after the Second Shinobi World War. Many Ninja, even when injured, received treatment from Medical Ninja. It was because of this that Tsunade's prestige in Konoha suddenly surpassed that of the other two Sannin.
However, with Healing Tags now available, future mission teams can undergo another transformation. Medical Ninja are not strong in combat. If it weren't to ensure the survival rate of others in the mission team, Medical Ninja would not go to the front lines with the team at all.
If everyone is equipped with a few Healing Tags, then the four-person combat mission team model from before the Second Shinobi World War can be reverted to, because the existence of Healing Tags is equivalent to each of the four people being equipped with a Medical Ninja.
Just thinking about this situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that Konoha would no longer fear any war in the future.
"Kimura, how many Healing Tags can be produced in a day now?"
After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Vice Director Kimura thought about the difficulty of making Healing Tags, and then said, "Konoha Hospital currently has about eleven Medical Ninja who can independently produce Healing Tags. However, if people from the Sealing Jutsu team are brought in to assist, about two hundred Healing Tags can be produced in a day."
If each Jonin is allocated three Healing Tags, Konoha Village's monthly production would be enough to support a small-scale war.
Moreover, this matter cannot rely solely on Konoha Hospital; various Clans must also cooperate. If there are no Medical Ninja, Healing Tags can be exchanged for funds.
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly thought of many uses for the Healing Tag.
"Mirai-kun, you've done very well. The Healing Tag has extremely important significance for Konoha. With it, many comrades will be saved."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff from his pipe and praised Hyuga Mirai with a kind expression.
"As expected of a genius from the Hyuga Clan. If it weren't for the elders of your clan being so reluctant to let you go, I would really want you to join the Anbu."
"Lord Hokage."
Vice Director Kimura heard this and said with a slight hint of urgency on his face, "Mirai-kun has even greater talent in Medical Ninjutsu."
"Hahaha, Kimura, that still depends on Mirai-kun's own choice."
Hiruzen Sarutobi subtly shifted the topic. The deployment of Hyuga Branch Family Ninja required discussion with the Main Family. Even if he was the Hokage, it was not good to break the rules set with the various Clans, otherwise he, as Hokage, would lose the support of the Clans.
"Then let's talk about the reward. This Healing Tag has very important significance for Konoha; I will count it as the merit of four S-rank missions. Mirai-kun, you can exchange it for money or Ninjutsu."
Four S-rank missions, that was about what Vice Director Kimura had said.
Hyuga Mirai did not answer immediately, but instead pondered silently in his mind.
The forbidden Jutsu on the Scroll of Seals were out of the question; Hiruzen Sarutobi definitely wouldn't give them to him. Hyuga Mirai could probably only exchange them for some B-rank to S-rank elemental Jutsu, and his combat style didn't align with Ninjutsu at all.
Regarding the path he would take in the future, Hyuga Mirai had already planned it out; he would not practice Ninjutsu.
From this perspective, his best choice would be Sealing Jutsu and some other Ninjutsu that require extremely high Chakra control.
"Lord Hokage, I hope to use this merit to gain access to the laboratory and some Sealing Jutsu."
"The laboratory, huh..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kimura, who was beside him. All matters concerning Konoha Hospital were managed by Kimura, so he wanted to ask her.
Kimura stepped forward half a step and replied, "Lord Hokage, currently, besides Lady Tsunade, only Mirai-kun has used the laboratory."
To put it plainly, that laboratory was created by Tsunade for herself, but later she developed hemophobia and no longer managed village affairs, so it has been shelved until now.
"Is that so? From now on, you can use that laboratory as you please, Mirai-kun. Besides that, I will send the Sealing Jutsu to you via the Anbu shortly."
With that said, this report was concluded. Afterwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi still had to discuss the Healing Tag matter with the Elder Council.
Hyuga Mirai also left the Hokage Building with Vice Director Kimura, but Hyuga Mirai did not immediately return to Konoha Hospital. He had to return to his clan to inform the Main Family about this matter.
Otherwise, it would be troublesome when the Main Family proactively sought him out.
The Caged Bird Curse Seal, that curse seal truly lives up to its name!
When Hyuga Mirai returned to the Main Family, Hyuga Kiyomi was training with Hyuga Sosuke. Her strength had also made significant progress. Even if Hyuga Sosuke went all out, Hyuga Kiyomi could hold her own for more than a dozen rounds.
It seemed that Hyuga Kiyomi had not relaxed during this period.
Thinking about it, he himself had wasted a lot of time researching Healing Tags and cell genes. It seemed that he would have to do both from now on, otherwise Hyuga Kiyomi's strength would soon catch up to his.
After informing the Fourth Elder about the Healing Tag, Hyuga Mirai left behind a method for producing Healing Tags, and then took his leave.
When he left, Hyuga Kiyomi had not yet finished her training, so Hyuga Mirai did not ask about the progress of cell sample collection.
Given Hyuga Kiyomi's status, she should be able to collect many samples. Hyuga Mirai did not worry too much about this matter; after all, given the girl's personality, since she had promised him, she would naturally fulfill it.
"Daily training cannot be relaxed. Main body for training, Shadow Clone for researching cell genes and Sealing Jutsu, that should work."
After making his decision, Hyuga Mirai walked towards the Ninja Tool Shop.
The weights on his body felt a bit light. Hyuga Mirai planned to go to the Ninja Tool Shop to ask if he could customize a weight that could be worn over his body. Physical training had always been a secret for him. Even when buying weights, Hyuga Mirai disguised himself and observed with his Byakugan several times, only going to the Ninja Tool Shop after confirming that no one was following him.
After getting a reply at the Ninja Tool Shop, Hyuga Mirai left a deposit and then directly left. He was not short of money for now. When he perfected the Healing Tag, Konoha Hospital gave him a stipend, issued according to the standard of a Medical Jonin.
"Let the Shadow Clone go to Konoha Hospital, and the main body go to train."
Hyuga Mirai felt that the research would not break through in a short time, so his Taijutsu training could not be neglected. He could start from today.
After making up his mind, he allocated more than half of his Chakra to his Shadow Clone, telling it to create two more Shadow Clones for research once it reached the Konoha Hospital laboratory.
As for his main body, he went directly to the secret training ground he used to frequent for training.
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