Uchiha Ryun completely ignored the strange looks from the people around him. With a serious and solemn expression, he spoke, "Hokage-sama, I believe the reason you rejected Tsunade-sama's proposal must be because you are worried about the number of medical-nin and their actual performance in battle, right?"
Hearing this, Tsunade froze for a moment, silently pondering.
That's right! Why hadn't she thought of that? After all, not every medical-nin was like her, capable of both charging into battle and healing with expert skill.
Most medical-nin were only proficient in healing and knew nothing about combat.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seated at the head of the room, slowly nodded in agreement with Uchiha Ryun's point and replied, "Ryun is correct. As you said, the overall combat ability of Konoha's medical-nin is indeed relatively weak. Rather than sending these non-combat medical-nin to the front lines with squads, it would be better to keep them in the rear, focusing solely on treating injured comrades. This way, we can maximize the safety of our personnel while also allowing medical-nin to fully utilize their expertise."
Uchiha Ryun nodded lightly again before shifting the topic, "However, Hokage-sama, regarding this matter, have you considered the following two possible scenarios..."
"Oh? Please elaborate," Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with interest. He knew very well that Uchiha Ryun was not just intelligent and socially adept. What was most astonishing was his extraordinary tactical thinking.
Although Tsunade and the others had not explicitly informed him about Uchiha Ryun's command in battle, nothing could stay completely hidden, especially from someone with Hiruzen's intelligence network. How could such news escape his notice?
However, the reason Hiruzen had remained silent and not exposed the matter was largely because the beneficiary of this incident was his beloved student, Tsunade.
Moreover, since Uchiha Ryun himself had tacitly allowed it, Hiruzen naturally had no reason to interfere.
Now, as he listened to Uchiha Ryun speak, Hiruzen paid full attention, not missing a single word.
Uchiha Ryun's expression remained calm as he slowly explained, "First, let's consider the first possible scenario. Severely injured shinobi who are not promptly delivered to medical-nin for treatment may see their wounds, which could have been healed with Mystical Palm Technique, worsen to the point where amputation becomes the only option to save their lives. Even worse, some comrades who could have survived with timely treatment may end up beyond saving due to delays."
Hiruzen nodded slightly in acknowledgment, as situations like this were all too common on the brutal battlefield.
Even though he was a seasoned veteran who understood these circumstances well, he often felt powerless against the harsh realities of war.
"Next, let's discuss the second possibility. If the enemy disregards all boundaries and launches a feigned frontal assault while secretly leading a large force to raid our medical-nin's base, who would be able to withstand such a devastating attack? Everyone, think about it. If that happens, who would step forward to defend against such a strike?"
A loud boom echoed, as if thunder had cracked the sky, startling everyone present.
The first scenario, while troublesome, was still within expectations. However, the second scenario had never actually occurred before. If it did, the consequences would be unimaginable—all medical-nin would likely perish.
Medical-nin were a crucial part of the combat system. They bore the responsibility of treating the wounded and maintaining fighting strength. Without these healers, what tragic fate would await the shinobi fighting on the front lines?
The answer was obvious: even a minor injury could become fatal without timely treatment.
In that case, the enemy could simply engage in a prolonged war of attrition. No matter how strong Konoha's forces were or how skilled their tactics, they would inevitably be driven to defeat!
Hiruzen was stunned. He looked at Uchiha Ryun with a gleam in his eyes. "Ryun, are you saying Tsunade's proposal can mitigate the risks posed by these two scenarios?"
Uchiha Ryun smiled and nodded. "Exactly. Precisely because medical-nin lack combat ability, they need protection from combat shinobi. Assigning them to squads is the best solution."
"With teammates to protect them, injured squad members can receive immediate treatment, creating a sustainable cycle that extends the squad's combat endurance."
"Additionally, if medical-nin are dispersed among squads, there's no need to worry about enemy raids on medical camps." After saying this, Uchiha Ryun glanced at Tsunade and gave her a playful wink.
Tsunade's lips curled upward, her heart swelling with joy. Ryun had stood up for her in front of everyone! But his mind was truly sharp—everything he said was clear and hit the mark.
Hiruzen now began carefully considering Uchiha Ryun's reasoning.
Meanwhile, a white-haired man in the corner froze, watching Uchiha Ryun and Tsunade exchange smiles. He couldn't help but regret not speaking up sooner.
This man was the genius shinobi who had mastered the Spirit Transformation Technique—Kato Dan!
Hiruzen turned his gaze to Uchiha Ryun but noticed him sharing a smile with Tsunade. His expression turned slightly odd. "Ryun, are you sure you're only advocating for this proposal because it's feasible?"
Were these two kids dating? Tsk, a Senju and an Uchiha? Would Lady Mito even approve? Hiruzen mused to himself.
Uchiha Ryun paused, then nodded firmly. "Yes, I'm certain!"
In the original story, Tsunade's proposal remained in effect even into the Boruto era, proving its viability.
"Chiyo of Sunagakure is especially skilled in surprise attacks. She might very well target our rear medical camp," Uchiha Ryun added casually.
In fact, Chiyo had done exactly that—likely during the Second War. It was because of this incident that Konoha later adopted Tsunade's proposal, implementing the rule that every squad must include a medical-nin.
After a moment of contemplation, Hiruzen declared, "Very well. The two scenarios Ryun described, while unprecedented, cannot be ignored."
He then turned to Tsunade. "Tsunade, regarding the medical-nin system, I want to see a complete draft of regulations by tomorrow."
Tsunade grinned. "Understood, Sensei!" She felt reinvigorated—she would definitely finish it tonight! And maybe she could ask Ryun for his input.
Uchiha Ryun smiled faintly. It seemed Hiruzen had been convinced and was ready to implement the system.
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