"Kyoichi, are you interested in having an official position at the hospital? You’d only need to give lectures and offer guidance from time to time—the pay isn't an issue."
"I think I’ll pass on that."
Kyoichi was at a loss for words.
Like attracts like.
Sarutobi Biwako was a tough one to deal with. The moment she saw an opportunity, she tried to reel him in. If he hadn't been familiar with such tactics, he might have caved under the pressure.
Holding an official position at the hospital certainly had its perks, but it would also mean being tied down with responsibilities.
Right now, things were perfect—
Daily training, continuous learning, and time to research new jutsu.
As for money, as long as he had enough, that was all that mattered.
More importantly, there were no significant benefits to this deal. Sure, he had just gained proficiency in Chakra Scalpel Technique, but medical ninjutsu wasn’t his main focus.
His only reason for learning medical ninjutsu was to master the Strength of a Hundred Seal and Creation Rebirth. That was it.
Biwako seemed a little disappointed, but she understood. As a Jōnin leading a squad, Kyoichi was already busy training his students and completing missions. How could he possibly have time for anything else?
Tsunade walked him out of the hospital.
As they stepped outside, she couldn't help but comment, "I'm surprised you turned that down. If you accepted, over time, you’d gain immense prestige in Konoha."
"I'm not aiming to be Hokage. Why would I care about that?"
Kyoichi shrugged.
In this world, strength was the only true power. Fame and status? Just illusions.
Even if you became Hokage—so what?
All five Kage together still couldn’t defeat Madara Uchiha.
Tsunade silently agreed, but she still found his perspective intriguing.
"Then what do you want to do?"
"I want to be a teacher. Train countless talents and strengthen Konoha at its core."
Kyoichi answered without hesitation.
It wasn’t a lie—he had repeated this belief many times before, and he truly meant it.
Tsunade chuckled at his response.
"Train countless talents… Strengthen Konoha at its core…"
It was a noble idea.
But unfortunately—
Without the Hokage’s full support, such an endeavor would be like a rootless tree, easily cut down before it could grow.
Hiruzen was a competent leader, but in times like these, competence wasn’t enough.
Tsunade fell into deep thought.
"Kyoichi-sama, do you have any tips for quickly mastering medical ninjutsu?"
"Tips? Watch more, learn more, train your chakra control extensively. The more stable your hands and the more precise your techniques, the better your surgical skills."
If you’re taking it as a secondary discipline, you’ll also need a strong enough chakra reserve to keep going and a resilient body.
Kyoichi thought to himself.
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I, Konoha's Sage of Life
FanfictionKanda Kyoichi transmigrated to Konoha and became a temporary instructor at the Ninja Academy. Fortunately, he awakened the Mentor System. By teaching others, he could earn rewards. Thus began Kyoichi's career as a "teacher" in the ninja world. Shisu...
