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The evening glow grew increasingly red, with rays of golden light piercing through the clouds and casting a brilliant, fiery hue on the distant mountain peaks. As the sky was painted with an ever-widening expanse of rosy light, the sun finally set, its crimson orb resembling a blazing flame.
Bathed in the afterglow of the sunset and enveloped by the gentle spring breeze, a group of children who had been playing all day outside returned to the Uchiha compound, huddled together.
The backpacks they had carried in the morning were not only not empty but bulged even more. After a hearty lunch of 'stone-grilled meat,' the children's bellies were full and their mouths still greasy. They had no interest in the snacks, rice balls, and sandwiches they had brought from home.
Uchiha Fuyu Shirou, who had played the role of a 'butcher,' handled the wild boar with a straightforward and brutal approach. He simply removed the head, skin, and innards, burying these parts that either had a strong odor or were difficult to process in a pit.
Even so, the remaining edible parts still weighed nearly 400 pounds.
Before heading home, he divided the meat into about twenty portions, wrapped them in leaves, and distributed them among everyone.
When distributing the meat, Uchiha Fuyu Shirou did not treat everyone equally. Those who had joined him on the hunt, like Ryuka and Uchiha Mamoru, as well as orphans from single-parent families or those who had lost both parents, received larger portions.
In this world, whether one was a civilian with no strength to hold a chicken or a powerful ninja who had successfully channeled chakra, the mortality rate was extremely high.
People died from diseases, became collateral damage in ninja battles, or fell victim to the wars between the Five Great Nations and the various missions ninjas undertook. Life was always fragile, regardless of the world.
"I'm back!" After bidding farewell to his friends, Uchiha Fuyu Shirou wobbled his way home.
"Well! You're back just in time! Go wash your hands; dinner will be ready in a bit!" The 18-year-old girl had shed her former innocence and was blossoming into a beautiful young woman, about to enter the best years of her life.
"How was it? Did you have fun with your friends today?" Uchiha Mika was extremely confident in her 'little brother.'
Intelligent, studious, resilient, disciplined, mature, and thoughtful—these words used to describe adults were equally applicable to him. Sometimes, she even wondered if this child might become an extraordinary person capable of changing the clan, the village, or even the entire ninja world.
Uchiha Fuyu Shirou was unaware of his aunt's expectations. If he knew, he would have been speechless.
With the soul of a mature man in his thirties, no matter how much he tried to keep a low profile, his behavior still stood out among his peers.
Becoming a ninja was largely due to the dangers of this world. The looming tragedy and his curiosity about supernatural powers were also significant factors.
"I had a great time with everyone today." While responding, he took a piece of wild boar meat wrapped in leaves from his backpack and stored it in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator was a new product that had only been on the market for a year. Due to its relatively high price, it was not very popular. He had to do a lot of talking to convince Uchiha Mika to buy it, but the benefits were quite noticeable...
"I heard that you and a guy named 'Minghong' from the Police Force have been getting quite close recently. How's that going? Any plans to get married?" In the living room, the two sat across from each other, eating dinner and chatting.
"You're still a kid, just focus on eating and playing! This has nothing to do with you…" The girl, whose secret had been revealed, blushed and glared at Uchiha Fuyu Shirou in annoyance.
Seeing her face turn red from embarrassment and her growing irritation, Fuyu Shirou wisely changed the subject.
"How's the development of the special hemostatic drug going? What's the current progress?"
"Speaking of that, the progress is quite promising. In about two weeks, we should be ready for clinical trials!"
It was still the 38th year of Konoha. The village, which had won the Second Shinobi World War, was healing its war wounds and quietly gathering strength. The medical system, a groundbreaking initiative proposed by 'Tsunade' to increase funding, was just getting started. As the saying goes, the beginning is always the hardest...
A year and a half ago, to divert Uchiha Mika's excessive attention from him and for his own future safety, he suggested developing a hemostatic drug that could quickly stop bleeding on the battlefield. After more than a year of arduous research, the project was finally about to bear fruit.
"Is it progressing so quickly? Have you started testing it on animals? How effective is it?"
The speed was due to Uchiha Mika's exceptional talent as a 'Medical Ninja' and the use of the clan's secret healing formulas as a base. By removing the expensive ingredients, the cost of the secret drug was significantly reduced.
"The results are quite perfect! It can quickly stop bleeding within 10 seconds to 3 minutes for wounds up to 15 centimeters long and 3 millimeters wide, depending on the depth of the injury. It is particularly effective for non-penetrating wounds caused by shurikens and kunai…" The excellent results were closely tied to the clan's secret healing formulas.
As the long-standing rivals of the Senju Clan, the Uchiha had to find alternative methods to compensate for their inferior healing abilities and medical ninjutsu. They focused on healing drugs and evasion techniques to make up for the difference.
"Oh, that's great! Does the clan plan to include this drug in the standard medical supplies for ninjas?"
Fuyu Shirou never imagined that his casual suggestion would lead to some unexpected changes in the clan.
Being a large and strict clan, using the clan's secret formulas to develop a drug would naturally face obstacles when trying to promote it in the village.
"It's not that simple. Even if the clinical trials go well and the clan agrees, we still need to get the village's approval!"
Regarding the opposition within the clan, Uchiha Fuyu Shirou was not too concerned. Since the clan's internal turmoil 30 years ago, the selection of the Uchiha clan leader was somewhat influenced by the village. They wouldn't arbitrarily talk about rebellion.
"That's why we need to seek advice from 'Princess Hime'..." To replace the almost irreplaceable main ingredients, Uchiha Mika not only scoured the clan's archives but also received significant help from 'Princess Hime.'
"I think the clan is likely to agree. With 'Princess Hime's' support, the village's approval shouldn't be a big issue. After all, reducing casualties among ninjas would be something the Third Hokage wouldn't refuse."
"Moreover, compared to the Police Force, the village has a much larger demand. As long as we ensure the formula remains confidential, many idle clan members could get decent jobs."
Even in the wealthy Uchiha clan, there were many members who could not become ninjas and had employment needs.
(End of Chapter)