Chapter 38: In This Life, Be a Medical Ninja
Akiyama Makoto let out a soft breath. Although it was just a simulation, he had become serious. The simulation had only progressed one month into the future, which meant that if he didn't significantly change reality, it was highly likely he would be attacked. Therefore, even if this simulation didn't succeed, he had to find a way to identify the person who attacked him from behind.
However, the subsequent content of the simulation sent him into deep thought.
[When you wake up, you find that you are under strict surveillance. Even the people who make contact with you are Konoha Anbu ninja.]
[You do not feel panic, only strange: you are not dead, which means you were saved, yet your attacker could have taken your life; the person who saved you has now placed you under surveillance, but has not had the Torture and Interrogation Force search your memories.]
[Your three meals a day are guaranteed. As long as you don't leave the hospital room, no one interferes with your actions. So, you simply continue to practice the Mystical Palm Technique. This continues for a full week.]
[A week later, you meet Yamanaka Inoichi. He directly extracts your memories, after which you are imprisoned again.]
Seeing this, Makoto didn't feel nervous at all. Instead, he was a little expectant of the result. Although he felt that the existence of his system was unlikely to be exposed—the abilities of the ninja in this world were unlikely to break through the system's security level—without a proper test, he could never be certain. Was this an opportunity to verify it? Even if he died here, he felt this simulation would not have been a waste.
But the following content was another huge twist.
[Another week passes. You are released without charge and brought to the Hokage's Office. The Third Hokage tells you that you were attacked by the Konoha rogue ninja, Uchiha Itachi, and advises you to stop writing The Biography of Uchiha Itachi and instead begin writing the Hokage Chronicles directly.]
"Wait, who?"
Makoto was utterly stunned. He was attacked by Uchiha Itachi? For real? Although Itachi did return to Konoha in the original story, had he returned this early this time? Could he really not stand the novel Makoto was writing and came back specifically to beat him up?
Makoto felt there was something strange about this whole affair, but he could only continue to observe for now. However, he had essentially confirmed another matter. Even a ninja of Yamanaka Inoichi's level could not detect any information related to the system. This basically meant he didn't have to worry about his secret being leaked. This put him in a much better mood.
[You then return home and begin writing the Hokage Chronicles series. Your life seems to be back on track. You maintain a good friendship with Tenten, but Ino never visits your house again.]
Makoto rested his chin in his hand... Did Ino think he would be angry at her because of her father? Although Inoichi had extracted his memories, it definitely wasn't his own idea. Even if Makoto were angry, he wouldn't be angry at her. At this thought, he had the urge to use a guidance. However, considering he only had one last guidance opportunity, he wasn't in a hurry. He decided to observe for a while longer.
[You continue to go to Ino's family shop to buy flowers according to your plan, but you never run into her. You insist on leaving one of the flowers you buy for her, having her mother or grandmother pass it on. You do not know if it is ever really delivered.]
[Konoha 64: Your strength reaches the level of a Special Jōnin. In addition to writing and training, you never forget to practice medical ninjutsu, and Konoha never questions you about it again.]
Makoto nodded slightly. Trying to learn medical ninjutsu was a direction he had set in his initial guidance. After the previous simulations, he now had the talent for it, and the time was right for him to shine in this area.
[The Konoha Crush plot begins. You do not participate in the battle, but with your Mystical Palm Technique, you save many civilians and ninja. You once again become famous in Konoha as an independent physician.]
[Tsunade returns to become the Fifth Hokage. She summons you for a private meeting, questioning the origin and level of your Mystical Palm Technique. You have already prepared your excuse and answer fluently. Your skill with the technique also earns Tsunade's praise.]
[Tsunade decides to have you study medical ninjutsu under Shizune. Your skill level and experience in medical ninjutsu increase dramatically.]
Makoto's pupils constricted. He was pleasantly surprised. As long as one doesn't die, there's always a new path in life! Although he had been rebuffed in his pursuit of Ino, the growth in his medical ninjutsu made him feel that this simulation was already very fruitful.
But the problem still wasn't solved. If he didn't have an heir with Ino, he couldn't even store the results of this simulation... What should he do? Should he try to have a child with Tenten in Ino's simulation? Hiss... Although he felt a little guilty, it seemed like a viable option.
Makoto thought for a moment, then shook his head. That would be his last resort. Before that, he should still put in more effort with Ino. But with just normal pursuit, Ino was probably determined not to see him again. So what could he do...
Suddenly, Makoto thought of a critical juncture. At that point in time, Ino would surely not be able to ignore him, right? But to reach that point, there was a lot he needed to do...
Well, if I don't try, I'll never be satisfied.
And so, Makoto used his last guidance, and the simulation began anew.
[You attempt to become Tsunade's apprentice, wanting to learn her Yin Seal, Strength of a Hundred Technique, and Creation Rebirth. Even learning to summon Katsuyu would be enough.]
[Tsunade does not reject you outright. Although you have some secrets, your clean background and several years of testing are enough to prove your loyalty. She sets a series of tests to gauge your talent, but unfortunately, you do not pass.]
A look of regret appeared on Makoto's face. So it still wasn't possible? He couldn't remember Tsunade's specific 'Hand Seal' stat, but it was definitely at least an eight. With her personality, she wouldn't be stingy about passing on these medical techniques, but the problem was that very few people could actually learn them.
But it didn't matter. He had long since prepared a backup plan.
[You are not discouraged. Instead, you begin to research your own path in medical ninjutsu.]
[Konoha 64: Under Tsunade's guidance, you develop Yakushi Kabuto's signature medical ninjutsu, Yin Healing Wound Destruction.]
[Konoha 65: You learn the Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu. You collaborate with Shizune several times, successfully treating severely injured Konoha ninja.]
[Konoha 66: You analyze the Sand Village's secret technique, One's Own Life Reincarnation, recorded from a previous simulation, attempting to understand the conversion between chakra and life force.]
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