Chapter 52: The Three Principles of Medical Ninjas

"Yes!"

Araki immediately responded.

At this moment, he felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

He won the gamble!

He emerged victorious!

A bicycle can really transform into a motorcycle!

Araki quietly sat in place. He had said everything he needed to say, and now it was up to Tsunade and Nawaki to decide.

However, he wouldn't actively propose to leave until Tsunade officially drove him away. It would be meaningless to do so.

Having a shared secret was equivalent to having a strong bond!

To put it nicely, they were in the same boat!

To put it harshly, he was like a cricket tied to a rope!

Araki wasn't worried at all that Tsunade and Nawaki would expose the secret of the First Hokage's necklace. When he described earlier, he only talked about Nawaki's death and didn't mention anyone else. And that was actually true.

But he had intentionally led the conversation.

After all, in the original story's progress, Tsunade seemed to have overlooked this part or kept it suppressed within her heart.

However, in that moment just now, Araki clearly saw the seriousness in Tsunade's eyes. It made him realize that his manipulation had succeeded. Tsunade was now aware of the potential danger on Nawaki, not just from external sources but also from within. It was all uncertain.

As a result, Tsunade would never reveal the secret of the First Hokage's necklace.

On another level, after this gamble, Araki gained Tsunade's trust and more opportunities to interact with Nawaki. He had formed a deeper bond with Nawaki.

Nawaki was different from Kurama's Jinchuriki, Hinata. Many people kept a close eye on Hinata because of her status, and trouble could arise at any time, not to mention the potential issues caused by Kurama itself.

Nawaki, on the other hand, was Tsunade's own younger brother. Holding on to Nawaki was equivalent to holding on to Tsunade's vital lifeline. Moreover, if Nawaki had the potential to become the Hokage in the future, all these bonds and emotions at this stage could be seen as an investment.

Furthermore, Araki believed that when he was with Nawaki, people's attention would be more focused on Nawaki.

This was the green leaf effect!

Before his time travel, Araki often saw girls befriending those who were less attractive than themselves. When they went out together, the comparison in looks would naturally make them stand out more, as if they had found a green leaf as their backdrop.

Araki's role was to be the supporting green leaf for Nawaki.

As long as there was someone more eye-catching beside him, he would naturally filter out many gazes and be less noticeable.

Of course.

In addition to these bonds, Araki also gained a legitimate reason to touch the First Hokage's necklace at any time!

This was something he absolutely didn't have before the success of this gamble!

If Araki didn't take action, Nawaki would have gone to the front lines for a mission tomorrow, and there was a high chance he would die on the spot. During this period, Araki wouldn't have any opportunity to touch the First Hokage's necklace. After that, Tsunade would give the necklace to Kakashi, and there would be even less chance.

The chakra crystal on the First Hokage's necklace had a significant effect on his own improvement!

Araki didn't know why it had such an effect, but he wasn't a scientist. He didn't care about the answers. Being able to enhance his strength so significantly, he just needed to take advantage of it!

...

"Nawaki, you need to change your mindset and become an excellent medical ninja. Only by preserving your own life can you pursue lofty ideals."

Tsunade earnestly worked on Nawaki's mindset. She knew her younger brother too well. Since he was young, he had been exceptionally brave, always willing to charge ahead in any mission and protect his teammates. He was undoubtedly an excellent partner.

But this mindset contradicted that of a medical ninja!

It was precisely because of these constraints that Nawaki was reluctant to become a medical ninja. He didn't want to be bound by rules.

But now there was no other way.

"Mm."

Nawaki's face drooped like a frostbitten eggplant, filled with helplessness and resignation towards reality. Even the strongest warriors have moments of surrender, and there's no shame in bowing to the risk of death.

"However..."

At that moment, Tsunade saw the defeated look on Nawaki's face. She felt a mix of satisfaction and sympathy and changed the topic, saying, "Besides the three main principles of being a medical ninja, there's actually a fourth point. I'll do everything in my power to train you, so don't be too disheartened."

"The fourth point?"

Nawaki suddenly lifted his head, his eyes gleaming slightly as if grasping at a lifeline. There was hope in his eyes, but he didn't dare to expect too much.

At the same time, Araki also looked over.

During their conversation just now, Tsunade had been focused on Nawaki, ignoring him.

Araki didn't mind this phenomenon at all.

This was exactly what he hoped for.

If Tsunade, after experiencing such an event, could easily overlook him in a short period, then it would be even easier for her to do so in front of other strangers.

This lack of presence would protect Araki from unnecessary trouble.

"Mm..."

Tsunade nodded, staring deeply into Nawaki's eyes and then turned to look at Araki.

"Araki, you should listen too. I'll say it together with you."

Tsunade raised three fingers directly.

"As a medical ninja, you must follow the three main principles!"

"The first point, a medical ninja must never give up on treating a teammate before they die!"

"The second point, a medical ninja must never stand at the frontline of battle!"

"The third point, a medical ninja must never die before any other member of the team!"

"These three points must be firmly remembered!"

Tsunade spoke sternly and loudly. In an instant, she transformed into a mentor for the medical ninjas, and Araki and Nawaki became her students.

Nawaki was aware of these three principles, but he had never thought about becoming a medical ninja before. He only knew about them in passing, without deep contemplation.

In Araki's heart, joy blossomed.

He vaguely remembered hearing about these points somewhere, but couldn't recall where or the exact wording of the principles.

During his time at the ninja academy, he had gone through various textbooks, but he hadn't come across any corresponding records.

Now he finally heard the authentic standards!

These three major principles of a medical ninja were simply fantastic!

Especially the one about not standing at the frontline...

Coupled with the last point about dying last...

If there ever came a situation where he was the only one left...

He could just make a run for it!

It perfectly matched Araki's desires. Even after graduating from the ninja academy and going on missions, he could proudly stand behind others, adhering to the three major principles of a medical ninja.

There was no need for a fourth point...

Araki had no intention of breaking these delightful principles of a medical ninja!