Tsunade glanced at the person.
“The amniotic fluid has already broken; simply stuffing it back in naturally won’t work.” “It requires a special Sealing Technique to seal the child, creating an environment similar to the womb before birth.” “Otherwise, it won’t be long before the child dies in the mother’s womb.” “So that’s how it is…” A group of Hyuga Clan members in the delivery room revealed expressions of sudden realization.
The looks they gave Tsunade held a few more degrees of awe.
This procedure sounded outrageous.
But she had somehow managed to pull it off just now.
She was truly Konoha’s strongest Medical Ninja!
To think she even understood this!
Tsunade shook the water off her hands and continued: “The next priority is recuperation.” “Lady Hoshina has lost too much blood and her body is extremely weak; she needs heavy nourishment.” “Her nutrition must be kept up, and rest is key.” “For this period, I will stay here and keep a constant watch.” She pointed to Hoshina’s still-protruding abdomen.
“Moreover, the Sealing Technique requires me to maintain it constantly to adjust the fetus’s position.” “During this time, there cannot be any mishaps.” The expression of excitement on Hyuga Munekazu’s face was almost overflowing.
He stepped forward and was about to bow to Tsunade.
“Tsunade, this time…
thank you for your hard work!
The Hyuga Clan will never forget this kindness!” “Alright, alright, stop with the empty pleasantries.” Tsunade waved her hand, interrupting him.
“This is just what I should be doing.
Now, find me a room first; I need a bath.” She tugged at her Medical Ninja uniform, which was stained with blood, amniotic fluid, and sweat.
It was fishy and sticky.
She hadn’t noticed it before.
Now that she saw it, she felt miserable.
Hyuga Munekazu reacted immediately and instructed a clan member beside him: “Quick, take Tsunade to the guest room, prepare the best bathtub and hot water, and bring a new clan outfit!” “Yes!” The Hyuga Clan member acknowledged the order and respectfully made a “please” gesture to Tsunade.
Tsunade didn’t stand on ceremony and followed along.
Walking to the door, she turned back and tilted her chin at the few Hyuga Medical Ninja.
“The few of you, take turns using the Mystical Palm Technique to help Lady Hoshina nourish her body and replenish her vitality; be gentle with your technique.” “I will teach you the specific steps tomorrow.” “By the way, send someone to my house to tell my grandmother that I’ll be staying at the Hyuga Clan for a while, so she shouldn’t worry.” “Yes, Lady Tsunade!” Tsunade had a comfortable hot bath.
She changed into a clan outfit provided by the Hyuga Clan.
She felt like her whole self had come back to life.
Refreshed~ For the next month, Tsunade settled down in the Hyuga Clan grounds.
The days passed quite regularly.
Every morning, she would first realign the position of Hoshina’s abdomen.
She checked the status of the Sealing Technique and the condition of the fetus.
Incidentally, she also tutored the few female Hyuga Medical Ninja.
In the afternoon, she would make time to study the Sealing Technique.
In the evening, she would continue with the pre-sleep “maintenance” for Hoshina and the fetus.
Under her care, Hyuga Hoshina’s body recovered at an astonishing speed.
Time flew by.
A month passed.
“Wah wah~” The loud crying of a baby filled the entire room.
“It’s a girl, very healthy.” Tsunade wrapped the baby in a clean cloth and carried her to Hoshina.
Hyuga Hoshina leaned weakly against the head of the bed, her face covered in sweat and tears.
She trembling extended her hand and gently touched her daughter’s wrinkled little face.
Then she looked up at Tsunade, her lips trembling.
Tears fell down in torrents.
“Tsunade…
thank you…
thank you…” “Without you…
our mother and daughter would have…” “Alright, don’t get worked up right after giving birth.” Tsunade carefully placed the baby beside her.
“Take a good look at your daughter; for her sake, you went through the gates of hell.” The Hyuga Medical Ninja nearby were also filled with emotion.
“Lady Hoshina, Lady Tsunade is right; you are truly fortunate.” “Given the situation at the time, even if we had tried our best, the best result would likely have been…
saving only one.” “It was Lady Tsunade who created a miracle.” Hearing this, Hyuga Hoshina cried even harder.
She hugged her daughter tightly and thanked Tsunade over and over again.
Tsunade felt a bit overwhelmed by her crying and waved her hand.
“We are all women; if I don’t help you, who will?” “Do you expect me to just watch you both die?” “Alright, alright, you just gave birth, you need to rest, stop crying.” She gave a few more instructions regarding postpartum care.
Only then, amidst Hyuga Hoshina’s tearful, grateful gaze, did she exit the room.
Outside the door, Hyuga Munekazu was waiting there with a group of clan members.
Seeing Tsunade come out, everyone bowed in unison.
“Tsunade, no words can thank you enough for this great kindness!” “My daughter’s name shall be Hyuga Himi; it signifies the beautiful new life obtained in your hands.
What do you think?” Hyuga Munekazu’s voice was a bit choked up.
“Himi?
It sounds quite nice; you decide.” Tsunade nodded, feeling quite a sense of accomplishment.
She had saved two lives and also gained the friendship of the entire Hyuga Clan.
This was definitely worth it.
Although her training of the Yin Seal had been delayed quite a bit due to maintaining the seal and nursing the body over the past month.
But her application and understanding of the Sealing Technique had made leaps and bounds.
Moreover, she now had the Hyuga Clan, an important voting bloc for the future Hokage election.
It was worth it!
She stayed at the Hyuga Clan for another day.
After confirming that the conditions of the mother-daughter duo, Hoshina and Himi, were completely stable.
Only then did Tsunade bid farewell and leave.
Walking on the way home, Tsunade stretched out lazily.
Although she hadn’t done any heavy physical labor this month, her mind had been constantly on edge.
Now she could finally relax.
“I’ll get a good night’s sleep when I get home, and then…
hehehe…” She was calculating happily.
A figure appeared silently at the intersection ahead, blocking her path.
Pale skin, long black hair, golden slit pupils.
“Orochimaru?” Tsunade stopped, somewhat surprised.
“Why are you here?” “Looking for you.” Orochimaru’s voice was as flat as ever.
“Looking for me?
Why didn’t you come to the Hyuga Clan to find me if you needed something?” Tsunade walked over.
“The Hyuga Clan is not very convenient.” Orochimaru was concise.
Tsunade looked at Orochimaru with some curiosity.
Not convenient?
That meant nothing good, right?
“How long have you been waiting?” “Three days,” Orochimaru said.
“I figured you would be coming out these few days.” “Waiting for three days?
What’s so urgent?” Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
Orochimaru’s golden slit pupils looked at her, a flash of suppressed excitement flickering within them.
“The blood sample you gave me before, the analysis has made headway.” “So fast?!” Tsunade’s eyes lit up.
Before leaving, she had indeed given Orochimaru some of her own blood for physical constitution research.
She didn’t expect progress in just over a month.
She had definitely found the right person!
“But…” Orochimaru changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of gravity.
“I’ve hit a bottleneck.” “The existing samples and data analysis can only be deduced to a certain extent.” “To verify my hypothesis and break through the bottleneck, I need higher-level, more active cell samples for comparison and stimulation.” “Higher-level cells?” Tsunade was stunned for a moment.
A possibility flashed through her mind instantly.
She looked at Orochimaru, her throat moving slightly, and said somewhat uncertainly: “You mean…
you need the cells of my grandfather, the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama?” Orochimaru looked at her.
Slowly, and extremely definitively.
He nodded heavily.
“That’s right.” …..