harleyscars Chapter 21 Active Pharmaceuticals
Chapter 21 Active Pharmaceuticals
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Inuzuka Tsurugi's two teammates reacted a beat too late, only rushing to restrain him after seeing their captain being swatted away by the tiger claw.
Ichiju Tomio quickly formed hand seals and unleashed Wind Release: Turbulence. The airflow swept up fallen leaves and attacked the tiger, but only left a few shallow marks on the tiger's skin.
Fuku Natsumi swiftly threw out three kunai with precision and speed.
But the tiger's chakra surged, and its thick fur suddenly trembled, causing the kunai to be deflected after they hit it.
Along the way, Xingyuan Qianshuo had already figured out the details of this team:
Tomoo Ichiju claims to be skilled in Wind Release and swordsmanship, but in reality he only knows two or three basic Wind Release techniques, and his swordsmanship is barely at the proficient level.
Fuku Natsumi is skilled in ninja tool throwing and trap setting, and always carries various ninja tools and explosive tags.
Their Jonin instructor was transferred from the team after Inuzuka Tsuru was promoted to Chunin, and now the young lady of the Inuzuka clan is serving as the temporary captain.
Unfortunately, she was impulsive, and the two team members were not skilled enough, which made the team always seem to be in danger.
"This three-man team has good momentum, but their coordination is limited. Inuzuka Tsuru, the captain, still needs more practice..." Hoshigen Chisaku sighed inwardly. This head-on confrontation was not a wise move.
"roar--!"
The tiger roared, its chakra forming a turbulent vortex around it. It pushed off the ground with its hind legs, its sharp claws tearing through the air, and pounced straight at Inuzuka, who had just gotten up.
"Claw, watch out!" Natsumi Yufu shouted urgently, and another batch of ninja tools flew out from her hands.
"I'm fine!" Inuzuka Tsuru rolled away to avoid a fatal blow. "This beast is much more agile than yesterday's black bear!"
Seeing that she was about to rush forward and fight again, Xingyuan Qianshuo hurriedly shouted, "Claw, hold her back as planned! I'll use the anesthetic to finish her off!"
"Understood! Black Ball, attack from both sides!" Although she was reckless, she knew what was important.
The man and the dog transformed into two whirlwinds, unleashing their Tooth-to-Tooth technique once more.
This time, she deliberately slowed down to create an opportunity for Xingyuan Qianshuo.
Xingyuan Qianshuo seized the opportunity, instantly moving to the tiger's belly and hiding in the tiger's blind spot. Three specially made anesthetic needles suddenly flew out from between his fingers, aiming straight for the soft area behind the tiger's ears.
The moment the needle pierces through, the mechanism activates, the barbs pin the flesh, and the anesthetic is quietly injected.
"Got it! Hold on for two more minutes!"
He shouted a warning and retreated several steps to avoid the tiger's dying counterattack.
Fuku Natsumi saw this scene clearly, and her eyes, which were always filled with worry, lit up.
As a commoner ninja, her proudest skill was her precise throwing technique for ninja tools.
Xingyuan Qianshuo's throw just now, whether in terms of timing, angle, or force, has benefited her greatly.
The four kept dodging, and in less than two minutes, the tiger staggered and swayed, its breathing becoming erratic.
It roared in vain, waving its claws to tear the surrounding bushes to shreds. After a short while, its forelegs went limp and it collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Xingyuan Qianshuo waited silently until the tiger's body stopped convulsing before stepping forward to collect blood.
After collecting the blood, he removed the anesthetic needle and used his palm magic to stop the tiger's bleeding.
The system will provide reward notifications in a timely manner.
[You healed a wild tiger's minor wound, reward: Chakra +20]
The system is indeed very perceptive. He couldn't help but smile when he recalled his previous experience of failing to get rewards by using experimental animals.
After collecting the blood, he jumped off the tiger's back and examined the giant beast.
The medicinal herbs of the ninja world have all sorts of miraculous effects; I wonder what the tiger bones and penis of this giant tiger are like...
He shook his head, dismissing the rather unserious thought.
On the way back, Natsumi Arifuku came over to ask for advice on throwing techniques.
Xingyuan Qianshuo shared his insights on key points of exertion and angle selection without reservation.
In fact, his throwing skills are only considered above average in Konoha, far from the miraculous skills of the Uchiha clan, but for this girl who is struggling to learn, it is already a rare guidance.
Looking at Inuzuka Tsurugi's two teammates, he sighed inwardly.
Children from commoner backgrounds, without exceptional talent or special opportunities, will find it difficult to stand out in the ninja world.
Their access to advanced ninjutsu is limited; the best way is to join the Anbu or gain merit on the battlefield.
However, this is often accompanied by danger, and a slight misstep can turn one into cannon fodder.
These two, at sixteen or seventeen, are still genin; their future path will likely be even more difficult.
Back at Konoha Hospital, Hoshino Senju went straight to the laboratory. The other three were unharmed, so they were temporarily dismissed.
Three hours later, he stared at the test results, lost in thought.
"Active drugs... can stimulate chakra generation, but they can cause mental berserk behavior," he muttered to himself. "Could it be Danzo, or Orochimaru?"
Using the wild beasts of the Death Forest for experiments is far too blatant.
But then I thought, those two dared to conduct human experiments, and even used Konoha ninjas, so what's this little thing?
He compiled the analysis results into a report, stating that the drug was only a temporary enhancer, and its effects would disappear after a few days.
Xingyuan Qianshuo speculated that what the person behind the scenes really wanted was likely a potion that could permanently enhance vitality.
As soon as they stepped out of the laboratory, two ANBU ninjas appeared silently, took the documents, and vanished in an instant.
The mission is complete; whether or not to continue the investigation is no longer his concern.
only--
As Xingyuan Qianshuo gazed at the empty corridor, an important question suddenly came to mind:
Who should we contact to collect the reward for this mission?
……
While Xingyuan Qianshuo was busy in the laboratory, Danzo was listening to a report from his subordinates in a secluded experimental base in Konoha Village.
He was not surprised by the Dark Division's investigation; it was something he had expected.
This was an unspoken understanding between him and Hiruzen.
Thinking of his old partner who cherished his reputation and refused to be tainted, Danzo's lips curled into a disdainful sneer.
Having worked together for decades, he knew all too well Hiruzen Sarutobi's hypocritical ways.
During World War II, in order to improve Konoha's strength, Hiruzen Sarutobi allowed human experiments with Hashirama cells.
However, due to the high mortality rate of the experiment, he had to stop it under pressure.
Danzo commented on this: "For the sake of Konoha, this sacrifice is a price that can be paid. How can we succeed if we are so timid and afraid of sacrifice?"
In fact, just as Danzo understood Hiruzen, Hiruzen was equally aware of Danzo's darkness and ambition.
He knew in his heart that Danzo would not give up the experiment, and he was also certain that Danzo would not harm the fundamental interests of Konoha.
Thus, Danzo continued the experiments in secret, which became a tacitly approved operation of "the meat rotting in the pot."
"I know you're conducting experiments, and you know I know; I know you know I know, and you also know I'm condoning all of this..."
This twisted bond constitutes the light and darkness of Konoha, just like the yin and yang of the ninja world.
Everything had to be done secretly, not openly.
Once it's made clear, it will be time for Hiruzen Sarutobi to take action, reorganize, and reap the rewards.
Danzo was unaware that his subordinate "Bing" had coerced Hoshino Senju without authorization the previous night.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care—he believed Hiruzen wouldn't care about such a "trivial matter" either.