Chapter 51: Necklace of Misfortune or Necklace of Good Luck?

Whoosh!

As Tsunade asked the question, her and Nawaki's gaze fixed on Araki, filled with curiosity.

"I saw, Tsunade-sensei... "

Araki couldn't help but take a deep breath and slightly close his eyes while speaking. He tried his best not to dwell on the images he had just seen and maintain a calm tone.

"You entered the forest and saw Nawaki's lifeless body, covered in blood. You held this necklace, tears streaming down your face, and as a result, you developed a fear of blood. You could no longer continue as a medical ninja."

Araki's voice was deep and hoarse as he revealed the future events. However, he omitted the part about the gamble, focusing all his attention on Nawaki. This made it easier for him to convey the information.

In this matter, Araki wasn't entirely fabricating the story. The part he chose to manipulate was merely the ability to see the future when touching the First Hokage's necklace.

But as for the future he mentioned...

Those were events that would undoubtedly occur!

Speaking the truth directly could actually be a good thing. After all, if those events didn't happen, he could be certain that he had altered the course of history. And if those events couldn't be avoided, at least he could gain more trust from Tsunade.

After finishing his explanation, Araki fell silent.

He believed that he had said enough at this point. There was no need to say more; there was nothing more to say. He had only seen this much.

Araki felt relieved in his heart. At least in his perspective, he had repaid his debt of gratitude to Nawaki.

What would happen in the future was no longer his concern!

"Am I still going to die?" Nawaki sighed, his gaze becoming dim. He had thought that with the necklace on Tsunade's neck, he would be able to see her future or her state of death.

But unexpectedly...

He did see it.

He saw his future self discovering his lifeless body.

This feeling made Nawaki's heart even more conflicted. It was like being a patient who knew their days were numbered, as negative emotions surged within him, and his complexion worsened at this moment.

Such a phenomenon had never occurred in Nawaki before.

People often feared not death itself but the process of gradually approaching death. Ninjas were no exception.

There was a saying about giving a peaceful death.

After all, everyone would eventually die, and no one could escape it. Whether one died early or late, death was death. For those who were prepared, they could bear it without burdening their thoughts. But if someone knew that their death was imminent, it would be a different experience.

For a moment, a gloomy atmosphere filled Nawaki's young eyes, and the entire world turned gray and lifeless, devoid of any vitality.

In contrast...

Tsunade appeared to calm down.

"Fear of blood..."

Tsunade's pupils contracted fiercely. She had never thought that she would one day fear blood. But thinking about it, if Nawaki died by her hand, the intense mental impact would indeed be overwhelming.

"Araki, is there any solution to overcome it?"

Tsunade turned to Araki, seeking help. She was directing her question towards Araki, but in reality, she was asking the First Hokage's necklace.

By now, she was almost certain of the connection between Araki and the First Hokage's necklace. The visions Araki saw might be the messages transmitted by his grandfather.

As for why it's Araki...

That's not something she should be considering at the moment.

Tsunade just wants her brother Nawaki to survive!

"Let him study medical ninjutsu with me."

Araki immediately stated his purpose. After saying those words, he didn't wait for Tsunade and Nawaki to respond before adding another sentence.

"If we can transfer Nawaki to the medical class, his mission won't be to fight on the front lines but to provide medical support in the rear. And since we're all beginners, we can completely avoid contact with injured personnel on the battlefield. This effectively isolates Nawaki from danger."

While speaking these words, Araki also observed the changing expressions between Tsunade and Nawaki, especially when it came to medical ninjas.

Tsunade seemed lost in thought, not expressing her stance. It was clear that she was considering the feasibility of this matter.

Nawaki no longer displayed the intense aversion he had shown earlier when Araki mentioned medical ninjas. He was also thinking seriously because his life was at stake.

He's indeed feeling a bit apprehensive!

Can't afford not to be!

Who wants to die!

Nawaki still had a grand dream in his heart. He wanted to become the Hokage of Konoha, and he wouldn't be satisfied if he died before realizing that dream.

"This is indeed a good idea."

After contemplating for a moment, Tsunade slowly nodded. She then took off the necklace she wore around her neck, which belonged to the First Hokage, and put it back on Nawaki's neck.

"Nawaki, keep this necklace with you. It will allow Araki to monitor your danger level at any time. If I'm not mistaken, this is our grandfather's protection for you!"

Tsunade said gently. She was willing to do anything for her brother. If it weren't for Nawaki's premature death, she would have become the ultimate Voldemort of Konoha and would have certainly helped Nawaki become the Hokage of the village.

"Okay."

This time, Nawaki didn't display his previous rebelliousness. After Araki repeatedly described the horrific state of his death, Nawaki's once unshakable conviction began to waver. The resolve to sacrifice himself for the village wasn't as firm as he had imagined.

This scene didn't go unnoticed by Araki. His mouth involuntarily twitched, and a dark line appeared on his face.

But this momentary change passed by without being noticed by the two.

The First Hokage's necklace was clearly a necklace of misfortune, yet Tsunade mistook it for a lucky charm.

"Araki, I'm entrusting Nawaki to you. Let him study with you during this period and no longer go on missions."

Tsunade said firmly. She had a strong say in the field of medical ninjas. It posed no difficulty for her to transfer her younger brother to the medical class.

The current system of the medical class in Konoha was not sound and had significant issues, especially concerning frontline medical care.

She had previously proposed to the Third Hokage and the higher-ups that each ninja team should be equipped with a medical ninja to greatly reduce ninja casualties. However, her proposal was rejected.

At times, she felt that the higher-ups seemed to intentionally wish for some people to die.

But that was just her immature speculation without any evidence. She didn't want it to be true and didn't delve deeper into those thoughts.

As a result, the majority of medical ninjas remained at the main base of Konoha village, while a small number established camps at the frontline borders. They would only engage in medical care when problems arose and were typically on standby.

Thinking of this...

Tsunade suddenly felt grateful that her proposal hadn't been accepted back then.

Now she could openly keep Nawaki within Konoha village, under the guise of studying medical ninjutsu, and protect him by her side, minimizing the occurrence of tragedies.