After meeting with Fumori masaki, Tsunade began to transfer her work responsibilities. The moment the official documents arrived at the medical camp, she set off. Due to the urgency, she traveled very quickly, rarely resting, and reached the Land of Grass within a short time.
Along the way, they met Konoha ninjas who were there to receive them. The moment they saw Tsunade and her companions, they all breathed a sigh of relief, as the Sand Village's gaseous poison had caused them a great deal of trouble. They all knew Tsunade was a master in the Medical Division and believed that with her arrival, the current problem would surely be solved.
So, the escorts immediately took Tsunade to the camp of the Konoha Fourth Ninja Division to meet the camp's highest commander, Inuzuka Shigeru. Inuzuka Shigeru was racking his brains over the upcoming battle. In terms of combat power, the Konoha Ninja Village was not inferior to the enemy at all; the problem was the poison gas, which made them feel as if they were stuck in a quagmire, unable to exert their full strength.
"Uncle Shigeru." Just as Inuzuka Shigeru was sitting at his desk, troubled, he heard a familiar voice from the entrance of the tent. He suddenly looked up and saw a young woman walk in.
"Tsunade." Inuzuka Shigeru quickly stood up and strode over, "You're finally here; you really had me worried."
Tsunade had known this loyal subordinate of Fumori masaki since she was a child. With his promotions, his temperament had become increasingly steady, and she rarely saw him flustered. She hadn't expected to see it this time.
And this meant that the situation of the Konoha Fourth Ninja Division was not good. Tsunade had noticed on her way here that every Konoha ninja's mental state was very poor, and the atmosphere of the entire camp seemed quite oppressive. As a medical professional, she was very perceptive in this regard.
"Uncle Shigeru, since I'm here, let's start the mission immediately," Tsunade said. "I'll begin the detoxification work now. Please cooperate, Uncle Shigeru."
"You look like you rushed here. Don't you need to rest?" Although Inuzuka Shigeru was eager to solve the poison problem, he saw Tsunade's travel-worn appearance and knew she had hurried there. If she lacked stamina, she wouldn't be able to start working.
"No problem, don't forget whose granddaughter I am." Tsunade smiled at Inuzuka Shigeru. Although she didn't have the formidable physique of her grandfather, Hashirama, she still inherited the bloodlines of both the Senju and Uzumaki clans, so she wouldn't collapse so easily.
"Alright then." Inuzuka Shigeru pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then I'll take you to the medical camp to inquire about the research data from the attending physicians."
"Okay." Tsunade nodded.
The two then left the commander's tent and headed towards the medical camp. At the same time, the news of Tsunade's arrival spread like wildfire throughout the entire camp. For the Konoha ninjas, whose spirits were suppressed by the poison gas, it was undoubtedly a feeling of a savior arriving, and their spirits were instantly lifted.
Hatake Sakumo was currently in the medical camp, visiting Asuna. Although she had survived, the ordinary methods of treating natural energy were, of course, not as good as those from the Sage Art inheritance grounds. Asuna's body was still not well, so she was still recuperating in the medical camp, balancing the cellular decay caused by the excessive influx of natural energy.
In the last battle, the Sand Village ninja forces suffered a certain amount of losses. While not significant in other countries, for the underpopulated Sand Village, it was clearly a considerable loss. Before reorganizing their forces, it would be impossible for them to launch an attack for a while—it was precisely because of this that the Konoha Ninja Village was able to stabilize the front line with the charge of its elite units, even in the face of the difficult-to-resolve poison gas tactics.
Therefore, during the ceasefire, Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Reihi, and Yamanaka Risa were all in the medical camp, looking after Asuna, which made Asuna feel a bit embarrassed.
Hatake Sakumo heard some commotion outside and couldn't help but be curious. He stood up and walked out, gently lifting the curtain to peek out. He saw Inuzuka Shigeru and Tsunade approaching, accompanied by others.
Like everyone else, he felt very surprised, not only to see his fellow student but also relieved that someone capable of solving the poison gas problem had finally arrived.
No matter how powerful a person was, unless they had spent years immersed in the study of poisons, their body would have almost no resistance to them. If Hatake Sakumo hadn't had a gas mask, he wouldn't have been able to charge into the enemy lines. His strength at most ensured that his gas mask wouldn't be destroyed and that he could inflict as much damage as possible on the enemy.
Tsunade's eyes were very sharp, and she spotted Hatake Sakumo in the tent at first glance. She couldn't help but let out a soft "Oh?" and said, "Sakumo, why are you here? Are you injured? You don't look like it."
"No, I'm just looking after others," Hatake Sakumo shook his head.
Tsunade walked over and lifted the curtain, seeing Asuna on the bed, and Reihi and Risa watching over her. Asuna said somewhat apologetically, "Sister Tsunade."
"Asuna, so you're the one who got injured." Tsunade naturally cared greatly for her teacher's daughter. "Is everything alright?"
"I'm fine, just feeling a bit unwell," Asuna shook her head and said.
"Hmm, you do look a bit pale." As an experienced medical ninja, Tsunade could discern some clues from her appearance. Although she was curious why a ninja with such a good physique would feel unwell, and Asuna was also someone who inherited Senju blood, "I'll check on you later."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Tsunade," Asuna said.
Tsunade smiled slightly, then put down the curtain. After exchanging a few words with Hatake Sakumo, she followed Inuzuka Shigeru to the place where antidotes were being made. Before Tsunade arrived, the people in the medical camp had already begun researching the poison, but no results had emerged. However, at least some data had been collected.
During the process of establishing the Medical Division, Fumori masaki deliberately integrated modern medical research methods into it. Although the ninja world did not have modern medical technology, miraculous ninjutsu could sometimes play a role that surpassed modern technology, such as the chakra scalpel that could selectively excise internal organs without damaging the exterior. In Fumori masaki's view, this had always been a black technology—
And there was also medical ninjutsu that could directly extract poison from human cells. Tsunade's future disciple, Sakura Haruno, saved Kankuro using this method. It was a poison that even Chiyo couldn't detoxify in a short time, which shows the advanced nature of medical ninjutsu in certain areas.
If it were the method used by Sakura Haruno in the original story, medical ninjas had indeed tried it, and it did alleviate the symptoms of poisoned individuals to a certain extent. However, their abilities were insufficient to completely extract the toxins. Only top medical ninjas like Tsunade could completely detoxify them.
However, this method could only be used during surgery. If it were on the battlefield, once poisoned, it would take effect rapidly, leaving almost no time for surgery. Therefore, the best method was still to produce an antidote. Relying solely on this method was merely treating the symptoms, not the root cause, and was extremely inefficient.
Tsunade entered the tent, where the medical ninjas still hadn't given up. Even though they knew their abilities were insufficient to crack the poison, they continued to try. They believed that collecting even one more piece of data could potentially shorten the time it took to research an antidote.
Inuzuka Shigeru and Tsunade entered the tent together. The medical ninjas inside immediately stopped their work and bowed to Inuzuka Shigeru and Tsunade. One of them excitedly said, "Lady Tsunade, you've finally arrived!"
No one in the Medical Division didn't know Tsunade. This rising star of the Medical Division became a Jonin at a young age. As the granddaughter of the First Hokage, she possessed an inherent pride, but she also had a approachable side. She often held medical ninjutsu seminars in the Medical Division, gathering medical ninjas from within the division to discuss together.
Regarding Tsunade's strength in medical ninjutsu, no one had any objections. Even with the current head of the Medical Division, Koharu Utatane, everyone secretly believed that even if Tsunade's proficiency in techniques didn't reach Koharu's level, in terms of potential, Tsunade was definitely above her, and her proficiency might not necessarily lose to Koharu either.
"No time to lose, quickly show me the data." Tsunade didn't say any polite words; she directly extended her hand towards the medical ninjas, her attitude very straightforward. The medical ninjas didn't find it rude at all. In urgent situations, everyone would act this way, after all, a slight delay from a medical professional could affect others' lives.
The data on the poison collected over these days was immediately handed to Tsunade. The data, established with mathematical models, allowed for a more intuitive assessment of toxicity and composition than traditional methods. Tsunade quickly took it, found a chair to sit on, and began flipping through it on her lap. The only sound in the entire tent was the rustling of pages; no one else dared to make a sound.
"What a powerful poison, that old hag is truly annoying." Tsunade slammed the data shut and let out a soft huff. Chiyo wasn't exactly an old hag, but Tsunade, a young and beautiful girl, still scorned her in this way. Moreover, the other party was the one who developed such a potent poison, causing so much trouble for her comrades. She couldn't be expected to show respect for the elderly.
"How is it? Is there a way?" Inuzuka Shigeru asked.
"Not yet, I need to conduct experiments." Tsunade pondered for a moment. She could verbally disparage Chiyo, but she had to admit Chiyo's profound skill in medical ninjutsu. Tsunade had not yet reached her peak, while Chiyo had spent decades researching medical ninjutsu.
In later generations, Chiyo, due to the departure of her grandson Sasori, developed the secret technique of One's Own Life Reincarnation, which could revive others. Although not as miraculous as Rinne Rebirth, for mortals, it was an untouchable miracle. If Tsunade knew, she would have to admire Chiyo's ability.
In the current timeline, Tsunade and Chiyo have embarked on the path of sworn enemies. As for who will emerge victorious, others are still unsure, but Fumori masaki believes it will certainly be Tsunade's victory. Tsunade in the original story could resolve Chiyo's poison. Under his guidance, with the introduction of modern medical concepts, why would Tsunade, who has progressed further in the medical path, lose to her opponent?
"Alright, whatever support you need, just say the word. The entire camp will support your experiments," Inuzuka Shigeru promised without hesitation.
The biggest problem in the camp right now was the poison gas. As long as that could be resolved, temporarily setting aside other matters was fine. Inuzuka Shigeru also believed that Tsunade had the ability to find an antidote, and for that, any amount of support was not excessive.
"Mhm." After receiving his support, Tsunade immediately ordered the medical ninjas behind her to quickly retrieve the medicines she needed and to bring the living poisoned individuals here. The others gladly accepted the command and began preparing for Tsunade's detoxification work.
Tsunade's medical knowledge surpassed that of others, and she could more subtly discern the usable parts of the data. This was the difference in their experience. Another point was Tsunade's more potent and powerful medical ninjutsu, which might allow her to detect things on the poisoned individuals that others hadn't noticed.
While medical ninjutsu is in some ways more advanced than modern technology, it still suffers from the same flaw as traditional ninjutsu: a lack of widespread accessibility. Some advanced medical ninjutsu, which allows for more precise observation, isn't something everyone can use. Some are truly only for top medical practitioners like Tsunade.
It wasn't that Tsunade was holding back, although there were some reasons for that. However, medical ninjutsu is inherently a technique that heavily relies on chakra control. For example, Tsunade's greatest medical achievement, the Creation Rebirth technique, which could restore the Sage Body recovery ability of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, she also taught to Shizune and Sakura Haruno. However, Shizune, who had been by her side for many years, never learned it, while Sakura Haruno did. This is simply a difference in individual ability.
In the Medical Division, the standard for teaching advanced medical ninjutsu was based on individual ability. When the higher-ups determined that you had the ability to learn deeper medical ninjutsu, it would be taught. There was no point in teaching it to those who couldn't learn it. Of course, the Medical Division also had deep cooperation with the Research and Development Division in this regard, aiming to lower the learning standards for medical ninjutsu, but this was not something that could be achieved overnight.
Everyone in the entire camp cooperated with Tsunade's research, even the poisoned individuals. This was because Tsunade also needed to collect data from them and conduct clinical trials of the antidote. Sometimes, this would cause pain and adverse reactions, but they had no complaints, as they knew that if left untreated, they would surely die. It was better to cooperate with Tsunade's research.
Through the cooperation of everyone and Tsunade's full-fledged research, the progress of the antidote was rapidly pushed to an unprecedented level. However, at this critical juncture, they still encountered a huge problem that even Tsunade found tricky.