"Our home was affected by the Nine-Tailed's attack, and a large fire nearby spread to our house. Furthermore, my husband is currently bedridden and needs to recuperate, so we might not be able to come up with much money right away…"
Haruno Sho suddenly recalled that the location of their house seemed quite close to the Fourth Hokage's house. Could that entire area have been burned down? Hmm, this was just an accident! It's all the Six Paths Sage's fault; why didn't he protect your homes?
(Six Paths Sage: You idiot!)
"Oh… I'm sorry! For making you recall so many sad things…"
"Sometimes people's luck has its ups and downs. I believe you will definitely meet noble people in the future who will help you overcome this predicament!"
"And I have different models of prosthetics here…"
"Expensive ones have their advantages, but cheaper ones can also be made. In short, they will absolutely allow the patient to regain a certain level of self-sufficiency!"
"If you are willing, Izumi can study Medical Ninjutsu with me! That way, she can also take care of Fujimoto Kai, the Chunin, in the future…"
Haruno Sho's words made Fujimoto Hazuki overjoyed. Her daughter had actually been noticed by Lord Xiao, who wanted to take her as an apprentice!
"Willing! Of course, willing…"
"Izumi, quickly call him teacher!"
With that, Fujimoto Hazuki, as a mother, quickly reminded her daughter. This was a great opportunity for their Fujimoto family to rise again… Mrs. Fujimoto, you are sending a lamb into a tiger's mouth!
If Izumi falls under Haruno Sho's wing, she might become someone's type in the future.
But that's still much better than her falling for Uchiha Itachi, that rebellious brat!
"Teacher Haruno!"
Upon hearing this, Fujimoto Izumi immediately curtsied again to Haruno Sho, showing respect with a sweet smile, appearing extremely happy.
"Hey! Just call me Big Brother Haruno from now on…"
"I'm actually only a few years older than you!"
Haruno Sho was only twelve this year, so he really wasn't much older than Izumi, only about five or six years difference!
However, his words greatly surprised the Fujimoto Mother and Daughter. They had thought that the somewhat tall Haruno Sho in front of them was at least fifteen or sixteen years old!
"I'm only twelve this year!"
Seeing the mother and daughter's somewhat disbelieving expressions, Haruno Sho could only smile wryly and state his true age.
"I'm so sorry!"
Upon hearing this, Fujimoto Hazuki immediately pulled her daughter to bow in apology, once again giving someone a good show.
"Haha, I'm used to being misunderstood!"
Haruno Sho quickly composed his thoughts, smiling as he eased their awkwardness. Hmm, a mother-daughter combo is still too early for him! Hold on, can't be too wild for now… But after the misunderstanding was cleared, the atmosphere between the three also became much more harmonious.
After all, in Fujimoto Hazuki's eyes, Haruno Sho was just a child now. Taking her daughter as an apprentice must be out of pity for their family, which is why he chose to help again.
Lord Xiao, at such a young age, is already an excellent Medical Ninja, and his personality is so gentle. What a good person!
Otherwise, he couldn't possibly be interested in her or her daughter, could he?
(Haruno Sho: I'm also interested in your husband!)
Izumi was also very happy at this time. She had always longed to become a Ninja like her father! Now that Haruno Sho could teach her some Medical Ninjutsu in advance, that was truly wonderful!
You know, Medical Ninja are also Ninja!
And Tsunade Hime, one of the legendary Sannin, is a powerful Medical Ninja! She is an object of envy and adoration for all Female Ninjas in Konoha Hidden Village!
Fujimoto Izumi also vowed to become a powerful Female Ninja like Tsunade Hime in the future!
A certain Little Loli had secretly made up her mind that she would diligently study new knowledge with the kind big brother in front of her… "Hehe… don't worry too much! I just grew up faster, which was also unexpected!"
Because Haruno Sho diligently practiced taijutsu, his body grew much taller than his peers. And the fish in the Naka River were also consumed by him in large quantities. Having ample protein supplementation from a young age, he developed faster, which often led others to misunderstand his true age.
However, due to his early research in Medical Ninjutsu, his body grew extremely healthy, leaving no hidden injuries or sequelae from his taijutsu training. Coupled with good genes, he still looked like a gentle handsome man!
He usually wore rather modest clothes, so it was really difficult for others to discover that Haruno Sho actually possessed a physique full of explosive, sculpted muscles.
This is also the power of Medical Ninjutsu!
"Then I will treat Fujimoto Kai, the Chunin, again now!"
"Then we leave it to Lord Xiao!"
"Thank you, Big Brother Haruno!"
"Hmm! I'll show Izumi the power of a Medical Ninja now!"
After an exchange, Haruno Sho began the comprehensive treatment of Fujimoto Kai.
"To learn Medical Ninjutsu well, one must have Chakra, and preferably Yang-release Chakra!"
"Otherwise, it might be a bit troublesome!"
"Izumi hasn't attended the Ninja Academy yet, has she? But you seem to already have Chakra, don't you?"