"Tsunade looking for you?"
"Yeah, she noticed the uniqueness of my Chakra and wanted me to live in the Senju Clan Land, but I didn't agree... I'm quite happy living here."
After Uzumaki Minami said this, she glanced secretly at Uchiha Yoichi.
This morning, Tsunade teased her about liking Lord Yoichi. Hahaha, how could that be? She's two or three years older than him… She should only feel grateful to Lord Yoichi for rescuing her from the Grass Village Ninja's hands!
Even though Minami thought this way, when she was stealing glances, she couldn't help but notice Yoichi's perfectly sculpted muscles and secretly swallowed.
'I bet if Lord Yoichi didn't wear clothes, those abdominal muscles would look even better.'
"Minami?"
A hand suddenly rested on Uzumaki Minami's shoulder, startling her into a response: "Yes! Lord Yoichi, what's up?"
Uchiha Yoichi glanced at her and said, "I called you several times and got no reply. It's time for us to leave; it's almost the appointed time with Dr. Ikemoto."
"Got it..."
Minami quickly nodded and then, as Uchiha Yoichi turned to walk outside, she patted her face with both hands. How could she think such things? It was so embarrassing!
When Uchiha Yoichi and Uzumaki Minami arrived, Ikemoto had just gotten there too. After exchanging greetings, the three of them went inside.
Uchiha Yoichi really wanted to recruit Ikemoto into the Uchiha Race. Entrusting others to develop medicines always runs the risk of leaks; but currently, he didn't have the status for it, and it was challenging to attract outsiders unless he became the Clan Leader.
As the sake and snacks were brought over, after some pleasantries, Ikemoto asked, "Mr. Yoichi, did you call me for something?"
"Yes, I've heard that Mr. Ikemoto is very talented in pharmaceutical development, so I have a private commission for you to help formulate some medicines..."
"Poison?"
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Ikemoto instinctively thought of poison. Konoha Ninjas rarely use poisons in combat because there aren't many Poison Makers, but some ninjas do apply poison on their Ninja Tools for more efficient killing.
"Not poison, just supplements for ordinary people. They don't need to be highly effective. Long-term consumption with visible results will do, and as for the cost, the cheaper the better..."
Uchiha Yoichi briefly explained his requirements, a total of three medicines. Two are like health products with different effects, and the last one is for enhancing male vigor.
Upon hearing the last part, Uzumaki Minami immediately lowered her head, her face blushing. She realized why Lord Yoichi had her sit at another table. She hadn't moved yet, as he intended to discuss such matters.
"I haven't researched this type of medicine before, but it shouldn't be difficult... Mr. Yoichi, what are you making this kind of medicine for?"
Ikemoto stroked his chin curiously, since these medicines aren't considered poisons, nor are they harmful, so there's no need to report it to the village.
"It's needed for the clan, but the Uchiha Race lacks talent in this area, so I've come to Jonin Ikemoto."
Uchiha Yoichi half-joked, then solemnly inquired further, "Mr. Ikemoto, would you be willing to take on this commission? I'm willing to pay you with the S-Class Task standard as compensation."
"I see...."
Ikemoto was indeed tempted by the S-Class Task compensation. Mainly, this commission wasn't difficult for him, and there were no rules being broken.
"Kid, how about I help you out?"
As Ikemoto was about to agree, a voice suddenly came from behind Uchiha Yoichi. When he turned around, he was met with the captivating sight of a generous, snow-white bosom.
Tsunade, with a bottle of sake in hand and her face slightly flushed, sat very familiarly opposite Uchiha Yoichi.
Uzumaki Minami, surprised at Tsunade's arrival, asked, "Lady Tsunade, what brings you here?"
"Why am I here, you ask? I come to have a couple of drinks almost every day. Having to clean up myself after drinking at home is such a hassle....."
Tsunade was saying when she realized she had exposed her lack of doing house chores, quickly changing the topic.
"So what do you say, kid? I can research and make everything you mentioned. You only need to let Minami follow me...."
"....."
Initially, Uchiha Yoichi felt tempted by the proposal, considering it came from Tsunade, the most renowned Medical Saint in the Ninja World; but upon careful thought, Uchiha Yoichi still didn't want to agree.
This isn't about researching a cure for cancer; it's merely about health supplements and male enhancement drugs. Having her research it feels like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; Jonin Ikemoto is sufficient.
"No need, Lady Tsunade. Minami has her own choices, and I'm currently in talks with Jonin Ikemoto. Unless he declines, I won't ditch him midway to seek you out."
Ikemoto felt warmth in his heart upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi. Even though he had no intention of competing with Lady Tsunade, hearing how much Uchiha Yoichi valued his presence still made him happy.
"I'm not overlooking Ikemoto either. Fine, if you don't want to, just forget it, but if you encounter problems with Medical Ninjutsu in the future, feel free to ask me whenever I'm at the hospital...."
Tsunade, realizing Uzumaki Minami had no interest, abandoned her plan. She saw her exceptional talent in Medical Ninjutsu and her Uzumaki Race heritage as a prodigious potential for a disciple.
"I'll let you two talk..."
With that, Tsunade grabbed her bottle and returned to her table.
Ever since developing a fear of blood, she no longer performed surgeries, nor did she take on missions. She squandered money on drinking and gambling, having lost her aspiration to be a ninja.
Tsunade's intent to take Uzumaki Minami as a disciple was to cultivate the next 'Medical Saint' for Konoha, allowing her to roam the Ninja World without any ties.
"Jonin Ikemoto, let's get back to the matter at hand. What do you think about my proposal?"
Hearing Uchiha Yoichi's question, Ikemoto thought for a moment and then replied, "There's not much difficulty involved; I should manage to research this during my free time. Mr. Yoichi, I'll take on this commission."
Uchiha Yoichi, upon hearing this, smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Jonin Ikemoto."
After that, they discussed some details further. To standardize things, Uchiha Yoichi even signed a contract with Jonin Ikemoto. Even if an issue arises later, the contract serves as a basis for a legitimate countermeasure.
It might not hold much weight, but it at least provides a reasonable ground for reprisal.
For the three medicines, Uchiha Yoichi spent three million yen, covering not just a single development but possible revisions by Jonin Ikemoto post-evaluation.
The previous millions coming in made Uchiha Yoichi feel such a sum might last a lifetime; but when it comes to spending, it might not even last a few months.
On his way back, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly remembered: "Elder Kenji mentioned the Shimura Family had businesses outside, probably with plenty of goods and money. The medicine seized from them last time could also be sold, but half of it needs to be given to the Security Team..."