Chapter 31: Genes Acquired
After leaving Konoha Hospital, Hyuga Mirai returned to the Hyuga clan.
He informed Kiyomi about the Healing Tag, intending for the Hyuga Kiyomi to convey the matter to the Main Branch.
If the Healing Tag were perfected, it would undoubtedly be a very profitable business, just like the Exploding Tag.
Moreover, due to the difficulty of learning Yang Release Chakra and Sealing Jutsu, creating Healing Tags would certainly not be an easy task; there were a few Medical Ninja trained within the Hyuga Clan, but none of them were proficient in Sealing Jutsu, making it impossible for them to produce Healing Tags.
As Hyuga Mirai expected, after the Elder of the Main Branch learned about this from Hyuga Kiyomi, he immediately summoned Hyuga Mirai.
The Fourth Elder brought Hyuga Mirai to meet the head of the Main Branch, who was Hyūga Hizashi's father, as well as the next head, Hyūga Hizashi, and the other three Elders of the Main Branch.
After repeatedly inquiring about the matter, they concluded that the Hyuga Clan would find it difficult to get involved in the Healing Tag business because those in Konoha Village who were proficient in Sealing Jutsu and Medical Ninjutsu were all in the Sealing Squad and Konoha Hospital. Even if the Hyuga Clan had the method for producing Healing Tags, it would barely be enough to satisfy the needs of their own clan's ninja.
They were not like the Uchiha Clan, where everyone was proficient in Fire Release and could produce Exploding Tags with a little study of Sealing Jutsu.
"Mirai, your father was also a powerful ninja. Although you did not inherit his Gentle Fist talent, your talent in Medical Ninjutsu far surpasses others in the clan."
The head of the Main Branch said to Hyuga Mirai with a solemn expression. At this time, besides Hyuga Mirai, everyone else in the room was from the Main Branch, and they placed great importance on etiquette. Even Hyuga Mirai had to keep his body tense and his back straight.
Hyuga Mirai calmly replied, "You flatter me, Master Head. It's all thanks to the Main Branch's cultivation."
"Let's stop here for today. Kiyomi, take Mirai back. I believe Konoha Hospital still has many things to trouble him with."
The Hyuga Clan Head turned slightly and said to Hyuga Kiyomi. He knew that the Third Hokage would definitely have Hyuga Mirai perfect the Healing Tag as soon as possible, so he directly let Hyuga Mirai return.
As for the reward, he would send someone to deliver it to Hyuga Mirai later; Hyuga Mirai had earned a merit this time. Although it did not bring much substantial benefit to the clan, it enhanced the Hyuga Clan's reputation.
On the way back,
Hyuga Kiyomi looked at Hyuga Mirai several times, and finally said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I didn't expect you to develop the Healing Tag. It seems you had already thought about it when you applied for the laboratory from the Third Hokage?"
"Actually, I've had this idea for a while, but the team's missions were too frequent. I could only try to verify it when I had more holidays."
Hyuga Mirai replied, then turned his head to look at Hyuga Kiyomi and said,
"Kiyomi-sama, I should be able to repay you very soon."
Hyuga Kiyomi disliked Hyuga Mirai being so clear-cut with her. She snorted lightly and said, "No need. Just consider it the Main Branch's support for you."
"...Alright, but Kiyomi-sama, could you give me some of your flesh and blood cells? I recently discovered that the effect of Yang Release Chakra is not exactly the same for everyone. If I can differentiate the subtle differences, perhaps I can formulate a standardized and scalable medical protocol. By then, it will be possible..."
Hyuga Mirai took the opportunity to ask Hyuga Kiyomi for cells, and spoke a lot of professional jargon, intending to take advantage of Hyuga Kiyomi's impatience when she was almost home, to make her agree to his request without thinking.
After spending a few years together, Hyuga Mirai understood Hyuga Kiyomi perfectly. Raised by her grandfather in the Main Branch since childhood, she developed a personality completely different from traditional women. She admired strength, but due to the suppression of Main Branch etiquette, she rarely showed it normally.
Under Hyuga Mirai's barrage of professional jargon, Hyuga Kiyomi didn't think at all and interrupted impatiently, "Alright, I understand. Just a bit of flesh and blood cells, right?"
After speaking, she took out a Kunai, frowned slightly, and made a cut on her arm; Hyuga Mirai, quick as a flash, took out a petri dish and collected some of Hyuga Kiyomi's flesh and blood cells.
Then he immediately used Mystical Palm Technique to heal Hyuga Kiyomi's wound.
Hyuga Mirai pretended to be very happy: "Thank you, Kiyomi-sama! Once I collect enough samples, I can produce research results!"
Hyuga Kiyomi frowned slightly upon hearing this and asked, "Are you also going to collect Kurenai Yuhi's cells?"
"Of course. The more samples, the more helpful it is for my research."
"No need to look for her. I will help you find enough samples!"
"It's too much trouble for Kiyomi-sama, I'm afraid it's not good..." Hyuga Mirai's feigned refusal was cut short when he saw Hyuga Kiyomi's eyebrows almost twisting together. He immediately changed his tone and said, "Then I'll trouble Kiyomi-sama. It's best to label the basic information on the collected samples."
After settling this matter, the two had already arrived at Hyuga Kiyomi's doorstep, and then Hyuga Mirai bid farewell and left.
It's easy to trick children. Given Hyuga Kiyomi's social circle, all the cell samples she obtains will definitely be from the Hyuga Clan, which will be of great help to Hyuga Mirai's research.
As for whether it would arouse the Main Branch's vigilance, Hyuga Mirai, after careful consideration, believed it was unlikely; the Main Branch would at most be curious about Hyuga Mirai's intentions, and it was impossible for them to think he was trying to decipher the Caged Bird Curse Seal.
In the hearts of the Main Branch, the secret technique passed down for hundreds of years was unsolvable. The only way to break the Caged Bird Curse Seal was 'death'.
Next, Hyuga Mirai would likely be very busy, and he might not even perform squad missions, as perfecting the Healing Tag had greater strategic significance compared to an ordinary Jonin squad.
Before going to Konoha Hospital, Hyuga Mirai went to Kurenai Yuhi's house and told her about it; then, when he mentioned repaying the money, Kurenai Yuhi smiled and waved her hand, saying there was no rush for now, but she would remember the interest and would have Hyuga Mirai repay her with barbecue then.
After leaving Kurenai Yuhi's place, Hyuga Mirai went directly to Konoha Hospital. Upon arrival, Dr. Nakano immediately pulled him to find Vice Director Kimura.
"You've done a great service this time, kid. I hear that Vice Director Kimura is preparing to transfer personnel to help you..."
Dr. Nakano walked and talked to Hyuga Mirai about the goings-on in Konoha Hospital. Vice Director Kimura had also brought back many scrolls from the Third Hokage, which were also said to be rewards for him.
Upon going upstairs, Hyuga Mirai found that Dr. Nakano had brought him to Tsunade's office door and asked in confusion, "Dr. Nakano, why have we come to Tsunade's office?"
"Uh, no matter what, Tsunade is the director of Konoha Hospital. This matter must be reported to her..."
Dr. Nakano laughed awkwardly. Although Tsunade was currently in a state of slacking off, she was the founder of the medical system, and it was truly difficult for him to speak ill of her.
Knock knock!
After knocking on the door and waiting for a few seconds, a voice from inside finally said, "Come in!"
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