With Jiraiya's arrival and comforting words, the small fry from the Hidden Cloud Village were quickly dealt with.
The remaining people were Tsunade, Nawaki, and Jiraiya.
In terms of medical treatment, Jiraiya was of no help, so he stood aside obediently and kept quiet.
Of course, the Jiraiya in the illusion had no idea about Tsunade's current condition.
To aid in the treatment, this version of Jiraiya guessed that Tsunade might be overly tense and comforted her out of consideration.
Uchiha Yato gradually adjusted the visibility of the blood, making Tsunade believe she had already faced her fear, thereby slowly curing her hemophobia.
At this stage, Tsunade's healing abilities were actually quite limited.
But to reassure her, Uchiha Yato put in extra effort to enhance the treatment effects.
This ensured that Nawaki was successfully revived by Tsunade, avoiding any fatal outcomes.
In the end, the treatment concluded with a perfect resolution—Nawaki was successfully saved.
Uchiha Yato even thoughtfully gifted Tsunade a week-long happiness package.
This week allowed Tsunade to enjoy herself thoroughly, gambling when she wanted and playing with her younger brother when she pleased.
Next came the second treatment package Uchiha Yato prepared for Tsunade—the death of Dan Katō.
Of course, this had to be continuous.
Otherwise, if Tsunade realized it was all an illusion, the effect would be greatly diminished.
After becoming a Jonin,
most ordinary genjutsu would hardly have any effect on them.
(What? You ask why Uchiha Itachi's genjutsu works every time?)
(Just look at the titles the author gave him—genius, Mangekyō—of course he's exceptional.)
Thus, Uchiha Yato had only one chance.Basically, this is the only chance. At the very least, Tsunade's hemophobia needs to be alleviated by more than half. Otherwise, genjutsu won't be effective anymore in the subsequent stages, and we'll have to guide her step by step slowly.
Uchiha Yato doesn't possess the "Talk no Jutsu," so this is the only method to increase the success rate.
...
Within the vast expanse of the Land of Fire.
What came into view was still that forest seemingly shrouded in an aura of death, devoid of any signs of life.
A continuous drizzle pattered down, adding an even more sorrowful tone to this already eerie forest.
Raindrops fell upon the leaves, producing crisp yet somewhat mournful sounds, making the entire atmosphere increasingly oppressive.
At this very moment, standing at the edge of the forest, Tsunade gazed at the all-too-familiar scene before her, her mood involuntarily growing heavy.
A faint trace of melancholy and loss surfaced on her beautiful yet resolute face.
She had set foot in this place countless times, each visit accompanied by different emotions. But now, faced with such a desolate scene, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable chill in her heart.
This forest had witnessed too many partings and reunions, joys and sorrows, and it carried many unforgettable memories for Tsunade.
Being here again, scenes from the past surged through her mind like tidal waves.
Those experiences—some joyful, some sorrowful, some thrilling—now intertwined, leaving Tsunade's emotions in turmoil.
As she stepped into this forest, that deeply ingrained memory resurfaced before her eyes.
Yes, her beloved (Dan Katō) had died in this very forest.
To be precise, he had died by her hand—because her medical treatment had failed.
And now, this scene was happening to her again, making it hard for her to breathe instantly.
A cold corpse.
A trembling person.
Indifferent hearts.
The pressure was so overwhelming that Tsunade could barely breathe. The psychological burden was simply too much for her.
Uchiha Yato had done his best to adjust the surroundings to be dark, with cold, indifferent onlookers—all to apply pressure on Tsunade.
At the same time, he had toned down the blood; otherwise, it could easily push Tsunade to the brink of a mental breakdown.
Seeing this scene, Jiraiya also felt a pang of sorrow.
Because when this incident had occurred, the "Sannin" had been together.
Aside from those close to her, anyone else who approached Tsunade at that time would likely have faced her violent outburst.
Jiraiya said, "Tsunade is very meticulous. Back then, she brought back every single organ and part of Dan's body."
"Even though it dealt a heavy blow to her mentally, she still managed to do it."
As he spoke, Jiraiya's expression carried a hint of solemnity and—envy?
Uchiha Yato wasn't mistaken—Jiraiya's eyes actually held envy!
Surprised, Uchiha Yato asked, "Why do I see envy in your eyes?"
Caught off guard by Uchiha Yato's blunt observation, Jiraiya fell silent, using it to mask his embarrassment.
After a moment of thought, Uchiha Yato roughly understood why this was the case.
Because the projection at this moment had already given him the answer.
Dan Katō's entire face was buried in Tsunade's chest.
If Dan hadn't been dead at that moment, Jiraiya would probably have yanked him away from Tsunade's chest and taken his place without hesitation.Jiraiya had feelings for Tsunade, and aside from her boldness and genuine personality, a significant part of his attraction was likely due to her figure.
Not in the mood to expose Jiraiya's little thoughts, Uchiha Yato focused on meticulously crafting the current illusionary scene.
In his current vision, Uchiha Yato steeled himself with determination—he was going to create a certain possibility.
A possibility where, if Tsunade's treatment didn't meet the standard, she might not be able to save Dan Kato.
The scene now shifts back to the illusion. The previous crowd had disappeared, replaced by Jiraiya and Orochimaru standing beside Tsunade.
With their encouragement, Tsunade naturally began to feel a little better.
Uchiha Yato also made appropriate concessions—as long as Tsunade's confidence continued to grow.
Then, the bloodstains on Dan Kato's body would gradually fade.
This version of Tsunade was different from the last.
This time, she had already saved Nawaki as a foundation, and she had even lived happily for a week.
The initial state of helplessness and confusion had vanished under the encouragement of Jiraiya and Orochimaru.
The glow of Mystical Palm Technique shimmered in her hands as she treated Dan's wounds.
At the same time, Uchiha Yato was also reinforcing psychological suggestions from the outside.
Indeed, Uchiha Yato was whispering incessantly into Tsunade's ear from the outside.
"You are the finest medical ninja."
"Your dream is to become the greatest medical ninja."
"You succeeded once—you saw and saved Senju Nawaki."
"Jiraiya and Orochimaru will stay by your side."
...
Through the projector, it was clear that Tsunade's condition was continuously improving.
The bloodstains on Tsunade's cheeks and those on Dan Kato's body were also gradually disappearing.
This proves that she is growing more confident in her abilities.
Seeing this, Jiraiya couldn't help but shed tears of emotion. He had witnessed this girl drinking herself into a stupor late at night and crying her heart out more than once.
To outsiders, she wore the labels of a violent woman—unreasonable, shameless—all those negative terms.
But it was all to hide the deepest pain in her heart.
The loss of loved ones, the indifference of elders, the departure of close friends.
Bit by bit, it had shattered the Tsunade of the past. But now, Tsunade had regained her confidence within Uchiha Yato's genjutsu.
This truly made Jiraiya happy from the bottom of his heart.
As Dan Kato's surgery concluded, Tsunade let out a final sigh, expressing her satisfaction with her own success this time.
After Dan woke up, he spoke words of encouragement to her. Immediately after, figures like Jiraiya, Orochimaru, her teacher, Nawaki, her grandmother, grandfather, and Second Hokage appeared around her like slideshows, all offering their uplifting words.
"I believe you can do it."
"As expected of Tsunade. You'll definitely be the best medical ninja."
"Big sister, you've got this. You won't be defeated."
...
Finally, Uchiha Yato ended the Sharingan's illusion.
The first person Tsunade saw upon waking wasn't Uchiha Yato, but Jiraiya.
As a master of diplomacy and fulfilling dreams, Uchiha Yato naturally chose to play the role of matchmaker at this moment.
After Jiraiya's comforting words, Uchiha Yato didn't say much.
Holding a kunai, he took advantage of Jiraiya's unguarded moment and "lightly" grazed his arm.
This instantly sent Tsunade into a rage, and she began berating Uchiha Yato.
Then, she used Mystical Palm Technique to heal Jiraiya's wound.
Before Tsunade could even process what had happened, both Jiraiya and Uchiha Yato were already convinced that Tsunade had overcome her hemophobia.
Uchiha Yato said, "Looks like I've won."
"Lady Tsunade wouldn't go back on her word with a kid, right?"
Tsunade was deeply grateful to this brat who still dared to joke with her now.
He had helped cure her hemophobia, effectively resolving the knot in her heart.
But Tsunade understood clearly that Uchiha Yato had done far more than just this.
After Nawaki's death, when Tsunade was in low spirits and unable to care for Uzumaki Mito, it was Uchiha Yato who, under the pretense of mischief, used various antics to cheer up both Uzumaki Mito and Tsunade.
Of course, the price for Uchiha Yato's pranks was quite steep—after Tsunade got angry, half of the Senju Clan Grounds and half of the Uchiha Clan Grounds were "rearranged" by her.
The result was Uzumaki Mito's improved spirits, though the cost had been considerable.
With this, Tsunade's treatment for hemophobia had come to an end.