Chapter 274: Divine Doctor Uchiha Yasushi
The "Wood Release Sacred Body Hero Trial" activity propaganda proceeded with great fanfare. Numerous propagandists lectured village residents on detailed rules throughout streets and alleys.
"Will of Fire," "Hero Trial," "Jonin Benefits," "Hero Status"...
A series of tempting phrases poured repeatedly into every shinobi's ears, stirring countless illiterate shinobi.
Though Root was abolished, many covert operatives still remained in the village.
They frequently visited those "priority target" homes, drinking and celebrating together. During the height of intoxication, they casually mentioned hatred toward Uchiha Yasushi and the "Hero Trial's" critical significance.
Then quite naturally, these shinobi already filled with hatred and having lost everything immediately had blood rush to their heads. Red-eyed, they stormed registration points, writing their names on application forms.
This propaganda series proved extremely effective. Within just days, registration points collected stacks of application forms.
To prevent complications, once assembling a batch, Mizuki immediately began the first wave of "trials."
He first gathered everyone together, giving them a morale boost. Sweet words flowed endlessly, whipping the group into a feverish frenzy.
Only then did he solemnly introduce all heroes to the "Hero Trial" leadership team.
"Originally, this trial would primarily be overseen by our Konoha Medical Department Head Lady Shizune. However, Lady Shizune recently fell ill and cannot lead operations. So instead, the capital's renowned physician Lord Sora Jakuen will assume responsibility."
Mizuki respectfully stepped aside, gesturing toward an elderly man behind him.
This elder appeared about forty or fifty years old. He smiled broadly while waving at everyone, bowing slightly.
"I wouldn't dare accept 'renowned physician.' I merely understand cell transplantation somewhat. I hope to provide some assistance for everyone's Hero Trial."
His words were modest, but everyone present were shinobi with innate intelligence sensitivity. Hearing his surname and seeing Mizuki's attitude toward him, they immediately knew this person had connections to the village's current actual leader, Lord Sora Tani.
Everyone dared not be negligent, hastily bowing in return.
After exchanging pleasantries, Mizuki announced the trial's official commencement, having everyone queue to enter the laboratory—no, the "trial chamber."
This "trial" required considerable time. Everyone had matters to attend, so they dispersed.
After everyone left, Sora Jakuen finally led his team into the "trial chamber."
Upon nearly reaching the entrance, Sora Jakuen suddenly stopped, waving at those behind him.
"You all enter first to administer anesthesia to the trial participants. Lord Mizuki and I have words to exchange."
The numerous assistants acknowledged the order and entered the "trial chamber," leaving only one ordinary assistant behind.
Seeing everyone enter, Sora Jakuen stepped backward. His body softened as though melting, rapidly transforming into another person.
Meanwhile, that ordinary assistant stepped forward, forming hand seals and transforming into Sora Jakuen.
Mizuki stood nearby watching with a smile. After the transformation completed, he chuckled:
"Lord Yasushi, enjoy yourself. I still have official duties—I'll return first."
The new "Sora Tani Jakuen" patted Mizuki's shoulder with satisfaction before striding into the "trial chamber" with his White Zetsu assistant.
The trial chamber was arranged quite spaciously with dozens of beds inside, already filled with people.
"Trial participants" lay naked, bodies covered with instrument wires displaying various data on nearby monitors.
IV bags hung beside each bed, currently injecting agents into everyone.
A group of doctors busied themselves preparing surgical knives, syringes, and various medical instruments.
Yasushi smiled while inspecting the "trial chamber," nodding with satisfaction. He formed hand seals, first establishing a "soundproof barrier" within the "trial chamber."
Just like Root had done during the Uchiha Massacre years ago.
Once everything was fully prepared, Yasushi donned a white coat, beginning his guest performance as "divine doctor."
Actually, Yasushi hadn't studied medical ninjutsu. But his dojutsu was healing—whoever he wanted alive would live. Impersonating a divine doctor posed no problems whatsoever.
This "Sora Jakuen" was a real figure from the Land of Fire's capital, genuinely connected to Lord Sora Tani. Any investigation would reveal no issues.
Due to his special status, Konoha Village people wouldn't investigate him without cause. White Zetsu had replaced him—no one could detect the difference.
Now inside the laboratory, surrounded by ordinary medical ninja unfamiliar with Sora Jakuen, naturally no one could discover any differences between this person and the real one.
Yasushi stood before the operating table, waving his hand grandly.
"Send the first hero to the trial platform!"
Nearby assistants followed predetermined numbering, wheeling a bed to the operating table and lifting the person onto it.
This "hero" had been injected with anesthetic. Currently like a dead pig, allowing others to manipulate him at will.
Yasushi glanced down, recognizing this village commoner shinobi. Usually without particularly outstanding performance, but loving the village, diligent and hardworking—a standard foundational Konoha Village shinobi.
Since you love the village so much, now atone for your village!
Yasushi extended his hand sideways. "Scalpel!"
An assistant immediately presented the scalpel. Yasushi wielded it single-handedly like butchering a pig. With a "swish," he disemboweled this shinobi.
Blood "spurted" out like a fountain, blossoming into a blood flower in midair.
"Ah!" That assistant hadn't expected the so-called "divine doctor" to perform surgery so brutally. Immediately frightened into screaming.
"Lord Divine Doctor Sora, shouldn't we first attempt targeted implantation of First Hokage cells at limb extremities..."
"Silence!" Yasushi's brow twitched, shouting sternly: "Are you the divine doctor, or am I?"
"Limb extremity vitality is so weak—how could it withstand Wood Release cell backlash?"
"This level of trial requires bold experimentation. Start with internal organs first. Once they endure it, immediate cell fusion occurs."
"No success, then martyrdom!"
That assistant was cowed by Yasushi's rebuke, hastily bowing apologetically:
"My deepest apologies. Everything is my fault. Please continue."
"Quickly stop the bleeding!" Yasushi barked before grabbing the syringe containing "First Hokage cells," injecting it directly into that shinobi's liver.
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