Chapter 32: I've Got an Announcement
Hoshikawa instinctively looked up at Tsunade, her face reflected in his eyes.
Just then, his right eye trembled, and everything he saw changed.
Hoshikawa's heart was filled with shock, so white!
Her delicate collarbone and smooth skin were revealed in perfect detail through his right eye.
For a normal person, skin magnified eight times wouldn't be as smooth as one might imagine.
But Tsunade was different; she possessed the Strength of a Hundred Seal.
The Strength of a Hundred Seal was an S-rank medical-type sealing jutsu.
It had many effects, such as instantaneous healing, enhanced attacks, and increased speed.
But what drove female ninja crazy was that it could keep the body's functions in peak condition indefinitely, thus achieving eternal youth.
Combined with the fact that Tsunade was only about thirty years old, her skin was frighteningly good.
"Why are you spacing out?" Tsunade noticed his gaze and immediately put on a stern face.
Although she was usually carefree, she was very serious and professional when teaching.
"Yes!" Hoshikawa quickly deactivated the 8x scope.
After a brief experience, he had a rough understanding of the 8x scope.
First, it could be activated as long as he was holding a ninja tool.
He had just been holding a scalpel, which automatically activated the 8x scope.
Mhm, it's not his fault.
It's this system; it's so perverted.
Second, only the right eye could use the 8x scope.
This was not a flaw.
If both eyes used the 8x scope, he might not be able to notice targets up close.
With the right eye at 8x and the left eye normal, he could manage both.
But this required adaptation and practice.
After all, having different magnifications in each eye could have negative side effects.
"Hmm?" Tsunade subconsciously squinted, scrutinizing Hoshikawa.
Because she noticed that his proficiency with the scalpel had suddenly increased.
Even though the E-rank entry 'Seven Ninja Tools' had become a synthesis material, its effect did not disappear and was still present.
The 10% increase in power for all ninja tools naturally included the scalpel.
Tsunade didn't know Hoshikawa had a cheat code; she just felt that this little guy's talent was too comprehensive.
From genjutsu to swordsmanship and now to medical ninjutsu, he was proficient in everything.
Tsunade suddenly recalled what Shikaku Nara had said at the grilled meat restaurant.
Such a genius was indeed qualified to be her student.
But... it wasn't enough yet.
As a medical ninja, Tsunade wanted to see his talent specifically in medical ninjutsu.
He had some talent now, but it wasn't shocking enough to make her feel like she absolutely had to have him as a student.
"We'll stop here for tonight," Tsunade said after a while. "If you want to improve further, you'll have to become a lead medical ninja."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama," Hoshikawa said sincerely, putting down the scalpel.
"It's nothing," Tsunade chuckled, reached out, and ruffled his hair. "I've gotten more out of it."
She was talking about the gambling.
The money she had won in this period had already exceeded a million ryo.
If Hoshikawa really wanted to learn, he could easily hire a medical ninja as a tutor with that money.
If it were just teaching how to use a scalpel, it wouldn't even cost a million ryo; many people would be willing to teach for a hundred or two hundred thousand.
"Tsunade-sama is different," Hoshikawa used his "hair gel hand" to smooth his hair.
"Oh?" Tsunade tilted her head, playfully asking, "How am I different?"
Why is this old woman being so coy?
Ahem.
Hoshikawa said with a serious face, "Because you're the most amazing medical ninja."
"You're quite a smooth talker, you little guy," Tsunade's lips curled up as she teased, "You're definitely going to trick a lot of girls in the future."
"That's slander!" Hoshikawa said with conviction.
Tsunade laughed even more happily at his response.
Hoshikawa looked at the swaying figure and again felt the urge to activate his 8x scope.
But he ultimately decided against it because he was a decent person.
After the scalpel lesson, Hoshikawa said goodbye to Tsunade and walked out of the house.
It was dark, but not completely dark, thanks to the streetlights.
Hoshikawa looked at a distant streetlight and activated his 8x scope.
After some experimentation, he gained an understanding of the distances.
Within 200 meters, it was very clear. The farther away, the blurrier it got, becoming pretty useless after 400 meters.
"Jiraiya's claim of throwing a kunai from 800 meters away is indeed difficult."
Hoshikawa remembered there was another saying, 800 li (Chinese unit of distance, ~500m).
That was pure exaggeration.
800 li converted was 400,000 meters.
"Hoshikawa!" Along with the voice, Kurenai Yūhi appeared in front of him.
"Were you waiting for me?" Hoshikawa asked involuntarily.
"Hmph, no!" Kurenai Yūhi said proudly, hands on her hips, "I have an announcement! I've learned Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique!"
Although she couldn't compare to Hoshikawa, at her age, she was already considered a genjutsu genius.
"That's so like you; you're amazing," Hoshikawa said with a smile, looking at her expectant expression.
"Of course!" Kurenai Yūhi puffed out her chest.
So cute.
Hoshikawa reached out and ruffled her hair.
"Don't mess up my hair!" Kurenai Yūhi pouted.
"I know," Hoshikawa said dismissively, patting her head.
Patting a head is definitely more fun than getting your head patted.
Seeing him take an inch, Kurenai Yūhi gave him a fierce glare and ran into the house.
Hoshikawa couldn't help but laugh.
He stood at the entrance, changed his shoes, and walked into the living room.
"You're back?" Shinku Yūhi looked up. "Have you eaten?"
"I ate at Tsunade-sama's house," Hoshikawa said casually.
"You've been spending a lot of time with Tsunade-sama lately. How's it going? Any chances?" Shinku Yūhi suddenly remembered something and asked with curiosity.
Thanks to Tsunade, Hoshikawa had entered the sights of many people.
Coupled with his continuous study of medical ninjutsu, it inevitably led to speculation.
Tsunade was Hiruzen Sarutobi's student.
If Hoshikawa became her student, he would automatically become part of the Hokage's lineage, and his future would be limitless.
Shinku Yūhi naturally wanted to see this happen.
"Can't say," Hoshikawa said mysteriously.
"..." Shinku Yūhi was speechless but didn't ask further.
This clearly meant he hadn't succeeded.
"I'll teach you a new genjutsu tomorrow," Shinku Yūhi mused for a moment. "Medical ninjutsu is good, but it's not enough for combat. Genjutsu is your true foundation."
This statement was true, and his desire to ride on the coattails of his reputation was also true.
He wanted to use this opportunity to establish the Yūhi clan's name in genjutsu.
"Could it be the day after tomorrow?" Hoshikawa explained, "Tsunade-sama has something for me tomorrow."
"Then do Tsunade-sama's business first," Shinku Yūhi said, waving his hand.
Hoshikawa nodded.
It had been almost two months since his last genjutsu lesson; it was time to learn a new one.
It was perfect since he no longer had to spend time practicing ninja tool throwing.
The D-rank entry 'Ninja Tools Mastery' he got today had no synthesis path, which meant he had reached the end of the line.
As a ninja, ninjutsu was the most important thing; ninja tools were just a foundation.
In the later stages, ninja tools played a negligible role.
Even if they did, it was in combination with explosive tags or the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
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