Chapter 27: New Medicine
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Over the past three days, he had convened multiple meetings. After several rounds of discussions with the higher-ups, no consensus was reached.
The medicinal herbs currently used in Konoha are primarily supplied by the Ino-Shika-Cho Clan. In addition, the village procures some specialty items from the smaller and medium-sized clans, and the village itself produces the final product.
The Uchiha Clan is not on this procurement list.
Promoting this new medicine would cause significant discussion and uproar within the village.
Although the village's current medicine is only moderately effective, it has the advantage of being under the village's control. This new medicine, however, is controlled by the Uchiha Clan, and the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the village...
"Tsunade! You must understand the interests involved in promoting this new medicine. The attitudes of the various clans and their related matters are incredibly complex!"
"Pah! Boring interest balancing, but from what I know, the ingredients for this new medicine overlap with those of the current medicine. Moreover, it uses a more diverse and complex range of herbs. The impact on the interests of the village's clans is minimal, and the effect on the village should be negligible!"
The reason she is so enthusiastic about this new medicine is closely tied to the medical reforms she has initiated. Adding Medical Ninjas to squads has been effective, but the time it has been implemented is limited, and the scale of its impact is still small.
She urgently needs a standout achievement to encourage the village to increase its investment in medical ninjutsu, Medical Ninjas, and various medical drugs and equipment.
Medical Ninjas, after all, are not omnipotent. Not everyone is like her, with vast energy and exceptional medical ninjutsu skills.
The newly trained Medical Ninjas can only use simple medical techniques like stopping bleeding and healing.
And the frequency of their use varies from person to person.
Therefore, she is eager to include this new medicine in the standard medical supplies for ninjas. By saving more comrades' lives, she hopes to make the village realize the importance of strengthening the medical system.
As for being wary of the Uchiha Clan, although she has been influenced by her uncle, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, she is somewhat cautious about the Uchiha Clan.
But compared to her uncle and her teacher, the Third Hokage, there is still a significant gap.
Besides! Whether it is for the ninjas or the clans in the village, this is a great thing.
Even her newly established medical system will benefit greatly, so there is no reason to refuse.
"Tsunade! Things are not as simple as you think. Listen to me carefully..." The Third Hokage, without any concealment, slowly explained the intricate relationships to his increasingly 'outstanding' disciple.
It turns out that the simple procurement of herbs involves the village's influence over the various clans, their stances on certain matters, and their alliances.
The major clans in the village list their specialty herbs on the village's procurement list, effectively handing over their economic power to the village.
If your clan leader is indifferent to the 'Will of Fire,' should you consider replacing him?
How about we all target the Uchiha?
Do you support our war against so-and-so?
What are your opinions on me, the Third Hokage?
These are all important manifestations of the Hokage's influence over the major clans in the village. Whether it's herbs or specialties, Fire Country is rich in resources, and if you can't provide them, someone else can.
"How dirty!"
"Tsunade, you..."
The Third Hokage was greatly annoyed that his long and earnest explanation was met with just the two words 'dirty.'
If it weren't for the fact that she was his disciple and had a special status, he would have given her a good...
Although the consequences might be dire, and he might not even be able to get into bed when he got home.
Thinking of his wife Biwako's affection for Tsunade, he immediately quashed the idea of giving this 'rebellious disciple' a lesson.
Indeed, Hiruzen Sarutobi's wife's original name was Tsunade's aunt, a member of the Senju Clan.
They were married in the presence of the Second Hokage.
For many years, she has shown a particular fondness for Tsunade, to the point where even his son Shinno has complained that Tsunade is his mother's real daughter, and he is just an outsider...
When Uchiha Tōshirō was watching anime, he was very puzzled by how the Third Hokage was so small and thin, yet his son Asuma Sarutobi was so tall and strong. It was only later, after overhearing some family conversations, that he learned the truth.
"What are you planning to do now? Are you going to ignore a good medicine just because of the Uchiha, and increase the casualty rate among ninjas?"
He took a deep puff of his pipe, exhaled a long breath, and hid his face in the pale purple smoke.
"The village will definitely promote the new medicine, but who will do the promoting..." He deliberately emphasized the word 'village' as he said this calmly.
"Oh! I heard that the Uchiha Clan applied for clinical trials under the name of a family secret medicine. Do you want to take it directly?" Tsunade looked at the Third Hokage with a playful expression. If that was the case, things would get interesting. She was just here to watch the show, not to stir up trouble.
Sighing, the Third Hokage also found the matter extremely troublesome.
Thinking of the different opinions expressed by Danzō Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado in the just-concluded meeting, he felt a headache coming on.
Danzō's idea was simple and brutal: capture Uchiha Mika, interrogate her for the drug information, or infiltrate her home and steal the formula to replicate it.
Koharu's idea was to gather the village's various clans and pressure the Uchiha to hand over their formula for the village's benefit.
Homura's approach was more moderate and practical: the village would provide the raw materials for the new medicine, the Uchiha Clan would produce it, and it would be distributed to the ninjas.
Danzō's idea was too simple and brutal.
Capturing someone would elicit an unpredictable response from the Uchiha. Stealing the formula would be problematic, as the Uchiha are not outsiders. Stealing a family secret would be viewed poorly by the other major clans in the village. Besides, the Uchiha are not blind.
Koharu's idea was too forceful. It would widen the rift between the village and the Uchiha, which would not be conducive to the village's unity.
Homura's idea was the most practical and acceptable to the village, but it was uncertain whether the Uchiha would agree.
Three people, three attitudes, three ideas. This essentially encapsulates the village's attitude toward the Uchiha Clan.
(End of Chapter)