Ninja Ice House

Chapter 546 Distance and Near

As a doctor, or rather, a medical ninja, what I hate most are patients and their families who are self-righteous and think they know everything. They are stubborn and have only a superficial understanding, and they want to teach doctors how to conduct a consultation and prescribe medicine. They think they have grasped the truth just because they have heard the facts and have unverified secret recipes and folk remedies.

Professionals should do what they do best. Don't try to challenge the strengths of professionals with your hobbies and half-baked knowledge; it will only make you look ignorant and foolish.

Tsunade is certainly not an outsider; Konoha Village has plenty of people who meet expert standards. However, she is indeed somewhat unfamiliar with certain areas. In the world of ninjas, combat is the mainstream. Medical ninjas have only been around for a short time, and their experience is not yet sufficient. They are far from being able to skillfully solve mental and spiritual problems. Their theoretical system is incomplete. For practical application, they can only rely on experts like Kosugi Bokusui who can truly solve problems at a higher level.

It would be acceptable for the young master of the Kosugi family to devise a plan, which would then be implemented by other ninjas, or for Konoha Village to provide measures that would be reviewed and approved by Kosugi Bokusui.

As for why there was some apprehension, the main reason was that the Konoha Village's high-level strategic analysis had discovered certain secret movements related to Kosugi Bokumizu, such as the strangeness of the Uchiha clan massacre night, Usami and Kurama Yakumo from the female ninja team, the personal movements and resume of the pseudo-Jinchūriki Sora, Haku's inclinations, and the seemingly flawless but actually unsettling behavior of Shimura Danzo and Mizuki.

Sometimes, doing things too meticulously and making everything seem normal is itself the biggest anomaly.

There are no perfect people or things in this world. If there are, and more than one, and they are closely related to a certain person, then from a probability perspective, it is absolutely not a coincidence.

There is no evidence, but suspicion is enough. This is not a trial standoff, but a way to avoid risks at the village level. It is more reassuring to keep a pillar like Jiraiya as "pure" as possible.

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Far away on Oki Island, the territory of the Kosugi family, Kosugi Bokusui, who had witnessed the entire incident, was in his private lounge, which resembled a small palace, resting his chin on his hand and deep in thought, while Kaguya Kimimaro and others were serving him not far away.

After a long while, seemingly regaining his composure, and remembering that there were servants waiting for orders, Gu Shanbu Shui leisurely said:

"Kimimaro, are you a little unhappy that I didn't ask you to do anything this time?"

"Don't dare!"

"I'm just too scared, but I'm still a bit emotional!"

Gu Shanbu chuckled dismissively, stopping the boy who wanted to explain, and said slowly and deliberately,

"When it comes to combat missions, you always inspire confidence. Even if it's slightly beyond your capabilities, you always find a way to complete it. I trust you for that..."

"Bai is a convincing expert, but... shouldn't you have some reservations about the Eight Heroes? As for the safety of our young master, expecting them to be fully committed, or at least stop short of causing serious harm, is probably..."

Whether it's Shirato, Ringo Ameyuri, or Fuma Arashi, Sasori of the Red Sand, and Deidara, they are all essentially treacherous and dishonorable rogue ninjas. They can betray even their own birthplace and the foundation of their existence. How can you expect them to be obedient?

Trust is a luxury for them.

Even for Sasuke Uchiha, who had only recently joined, Mitsuki, who had racial ties, and the seemingly docile Uchiha clan, Kimimaro Kaguya felt that they should not be entrusted with important tasks.

Those like Kaguya Kimimaro, who are all alone, without any attachments, and who serve Furusugi Bokusui wholeheartedly, are the most trustworthy. If needed, the young head of the Furusugi family could simply order him to die, and he would be willing to end his own life.

Understanding the other party's thoughts, Gu Shanbu Shui shook his head and sighed, saying:

"It's not a matter of trust or not. The course of events has already been set, like a boulder sliding down a mountain that will eventually fall into a deep valley. Without external interference, this is a natural law that is almost impossible to change. This isn't about trust, it's about facts..."

"Your subordinate is terrified and does not understand your good intentions."

"Don't worry too much. You are still the people I trust the most. Just do your jobs well, and I will give you the task if there is a suitable mission."

"understand!"

Regardless of trust or distrust, even if a "wedge" has been implanted, it is still a life form with complete autonomy. Before it is fully resurrected, it is difficult to say that it has been completely tamed.

Even Kaguya Otsutsuki, the guardian, harbored thoughts of rebelling against those she protected, demonstrating that the control and resurrection methods of this "alien" race were not without flaws.

Kosugi Bokusui's trust was conditional, and his greatest confidence lay in his own strength, which far exceeded the understanding of the majority of people in the ninja world.

Of course, after all, it is a "hybrid" Otsutsuki clan bloodline that was "acquired" later. It is not only physical but also mental. It was only because it ate the fruit of the Divine Tree that it was transformed into a powerful intergalactic race with the power of the Otsutsuki bloodline.

Of course, Kosugi Bokusui had no intention of replicating the Otsutsuki clan's interstellar hunting and colonization practices, or engaging in cross-galaxy harvesting. The ninja world was already troubled enough, and he had no intention of displaying his power, completely controlling the ninja world, or following in the footsteps of Otsutsuki Kaguya.

As for showing off in public, forget it. If someone steps on an ant, it doesn't make you seem like a brave and powerful warrior. It just means the difference in power is too great, and the other person has no way to resist or defend themselves.

The Otsutsuki clan isn't really a fighting race; they only appear powerful because of their high level of life and the extraordinary power they wield. Judging from Kaguya Otsutsuki's performance, let alone compared to the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, and the Otsutsuki Hamura brothers, most of her descendants, the Senju and Uchiha clans, far surpass her in combat awareness and instinct. As for the once-in-a-millennium genius, Madara Uchiha, at the same power level, he could probably annihilate Kaguya Otsutsuki in an instant.

"Kimimaro, go to Konoha and follow Karin and Togakure Hinode's orders. If their decisions conflict, listen to Karin..."

"What if Lord Togakushi stops us?"

"He won't stop you! He's a retainer, you're a guard. When your actions aren't entirely equal, it doesn't need much explanation which takes precedence..."

Without explicit instructions, it's difficult to say whether the orders of a highly respected and powerful retainer or the young master have higher priority. However, with Kaguya Kimimaro stepping in, there was no longer any controversy.

Listen to your master; a retainer is ultimately a subject and cannot make decisions on behalf of the king.

Just like in my Ming Dynasty, with the exceptions of Yu Qian and Zhang Juzheng during two special periods, it was impossible to interfere with the emperor's command and orders over the inner palace, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Eastern and Western Depots.