Yōninja Shihui strolled slowly down the street. Six years had passed since the Nine-Tails Incident, and Konoha had regained its prosperity. However, this was the calm before the storm. A group carrying rice was about to arrive at the battlefield. The Yōninja clan belonged to the third tier in Konoha. The first tier consisted of the Hyūga and Uchiha clans. The second tier included the Sarutobi, Nara, and Inuzuka clans, also known as the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans. The third tier was made up of the Yōninja and Inuzuka clans. The Yōninja clan did not possess a bloodline limit but had secret techniques; all their ninjutsu was related to insects. Their abilities were quite comprehensive—scouting, combat, defense, medical, and sensory—making them a well-balanced faction. However, knowing a little about everything meant they excelled at nothing. In the later stages of the original work, the Yōninja clan was even less relevant than mere bystanders. "I can’t do anything." Yōninja Shihui doubted that without the Gu, he might die from an unknown AOE caused by a high-level battle, essentially dying from the aftermath of the fight.

"Brother." A sudden voice startled Yōninja Shihui. He looked around and noticed the nearly imperceptible Yōninja Shizuna. Just like in the original work, she wore sunglasses and a white trench coat. The Yōninja clan had a natural aura of concealment; if one wasn't careful, they would easily overlook them. "Here." Yōninja Shizuna handed him a notice. Konoha Ninja School. As Yōninja Shihui looked at the words on the paper, he couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart. The ninja school meant more plot characters and more achievements. He was now truly a primary school student. After returning to his room to grab a bag of fries, he went to the courtyard. He was going to engage in his daily training. But it wasn't Gu; it was a medical ninjutsu called the Chakra Scalpel. After obtaining the Miracle Healing Gu, Yōninja Shihui naturally developed the idea of becoming a medical ninja and apprenticing under Tsunade.

As everyone knew, in Konoha, if one wanted to live a long life, they needed someone influential. Either a man or a woman was acceptable, but Yōninja Shihui would definitely choose a woman. The previous geniuses of the Yōninja clan served as a warning. For example, Yōninja Torune and Yōninja Ryoma were chosen by Shimura Danzo, filled with the will of the Root, and ended up being ruined, becoming loyal scapegoats. Yōninja Shihui did not want to offer his heart to an old man. After thinking it over, he found that only Tsunade suited his intentions because she wouldn’t let the child go hungry. Greatness requires no further words. The problem was that Tsunade often stayed outside and was unwilling to return to Konoha. Although it's easier to find problems than solutions, Yōninja Shihui still came up with a plan. The only ones who could contact Tsunade and bring her back were Jiraiya and Sarutobi Hiruzen. The former was lost in the ninja world, spending his days gathering materials and searching for the prophesied child. The latter was the Third Hokage and was present in Konoha, making him easier to approach. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen had his flaws, he wouldn’t refuse matters beneficial to Konoha. Using his connection with Yōninja Shimi, Yōninja Shihui managed to infiltrate Konoha Hospital. After gradually showcasing his exceptional talent, his father was overjoyed. Yōninja Shihui proposed to take Tsunade as his master, and Yōninja Shimi decided to give it a try. He reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen and offered a very generous apprenticeship reward. Although it was called an apprenticeship, it was more like a commissioned task. Knowing that Tsunade was short on money, he used money to solve the problem. Sorry, but having money allows one to do as they please. Sarutobi Hiruzen had already wanted Tsunade to return, and now with an added reason, he agreed. Soon, Tsunade responded. She required Yōninja Shihui to learn the Chakra Scalpel within a month before she would consider coming back to take a look.

The Chakra Scalpel was a medical ninjutsu that most medical ninjas had to learn, and it was not easy. Generally, only Chūnin or Jōnin could master this ninjutsu. In the eyes of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Yōninja Shimi, this was a refusal. Asking someone who wasn't even a Genin like Yōninja Shihui to learn the Chakra Scalpel was simply a fantasy. But miracles do exist. The Miracle Healing Gu granted Yōninja Shihui the top-tier medical ninja talent. The weakened form of Sage Chakra, or true essence, provided him with enough chakra, about 0.3 cards. The card is a common unit of measurement among ninjas, referring to the chakra quantity of Jōnin Kakashi Hatake. Moreover, Tsunade only asked him to learn it, not to master it. After using up the true essence, Yōninja Shihui stopped. "I should be able to learn it before school starts." Yōninja Shihui estimated his progress and couldn't help but feel excited. He was a fan of Tsunade in his past life. "Let’s push harder." Yōninja Shihui returned to his room and sat cross-legged on the bed. Gu masters are divided into nine major realms, from the first turn to the ninth turn, with the sixth turn being the realm of immortality, marking a qualitative leap. His goal was to reach the fifth turn first so he could enjoy himself. There were no elemental stones in this world, or rather, Yōninja Shihui had not found any for the time being. He could only absorb from the heavens and the earth to slowly recover his true essence. Once his true essence was full, he began to manipulate it to nourish his empty orifices. To advance, Gu masters need to constantly wash the orifice walls with true essence, a lengthy process.

Night fell. The moonlight streamed through the window. Hinata Hyuga sat at the table, resting her face on one hand, lost in thought. Her little face was pressed, squashing into a pancake shape, yet it did not diminish her cuteness. "The tide can only create beautiful waves when it crashes against the rocks." Hinata Hyuga looked at the moonlight, and that sentence echoed in her ears. Could she do it? Every time she faced her father's expectations, she always messed up, disappointing him time and again. "Don't think about anything, just throw a punch." The face of Yōninja Shihui appeared in Hinata Hyuga's mind. She didn't understand why he was so decisive. A new day arrived. Hinata Hyuga forgot when she had fallen asleep. But she felt moved upon waking. She had dreamed of yesterday's scene, where Yōninja Shihui appeared like a hero to save her. Only, she didn't know his name. "Miss." A maid's voice came from outside the door. "Come in." Hinata Hyuga put on her clothes. She sat in front of the mirror as usual. The maid helped her style her hair. "I want to go out today," Hinata Hyuga said, mustering her courage. "Go out?" The maid was somewhat taken aback. It was the first time she had heard Hinata Hyuga make such a request. "Sorry, Lord Hizashi has ordered that you can only go out after school starts." The maid shook her head, refusing her once-in-a-lifetime request. Hinata Hyuga bit her lip, feeling a bit unhappy. She knew the reason. It was because she had gone missing while out yesterday, causing her father to fly into a rage. There were still four days until school started. Would he enroll? Hinata Hyuga suddenly thought of her cousin Neji Hyuga. Ever since the caged bird seal was placed on him, their relationship had grown distant. He often said that the Hyuga clan was a cage. Today, Miss Hinata wanted to go out.