Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"Hahahaha!"

Kato Dan laughed heartily, and Shizune hurriedly trotted over to take down the heavy medicine bag behind him and put it away.

"You came just in time."

"I was just thinking that I would come find you after all these herbs were distributed."

He stretched his sore arms and sighed slightly.

"I didn't expect that there would be so many things to do when opening a pharmacy. I was thinking too simply."

"It's already very impressive, Brother Duan, to run such a large pharmacy by yourself."

Itō Toru's words were not entirely flattering.

Although the place chosen by Kato Dan is a bit remote and not in a particularly good location, it would cost a lot to buy it or pay rent for a year.

However, for a former jonin, this burden is still bearable.

Of course, what impressed Toru Ito even more was that the price marked on it was very low.

Basically, I can make a few taels of profit from each medicinal ingredient, which can be said to be a good deed.

"Haha... This is all thanks to Shizune. She helped me a lot."

Kato Dan smiled and looked at Shizune who was busy.

Ever since Kato Dan brought back the herbs, Shizune has been busy.

She first moved the heavy medicine bag to the counter where the medicinal materials were kept, then took out the medicinal materials one by one, identified them one by one, and put them into the drawers with corresponding labels.

Some drawers are too high, so Jingyin will use a small stool next to them as a cushion and put the herbs in.

He looks like a little adult.

Ito Toru nodded repeatedly after seeing this.

"She is really nice."

As expected, Shizune was the one who had been with Tsunade since she left the village. Although the two of them were heavily in debt, they always found a way to survive. I believe Shizune had contributed a lot to this.

It's definitely not just as it's shown in the original book, as if he's just hanging around.

"That's what I want to ask of you, too."

When talking about this, Kato Dan felt a little embarrassed.

After all, strictly speaking, this kind of thing can be considered as favoritism!

"But this isn't a request, just a plea. It's okay if you refuse, Ito."

"Don't say that, Brother Duan."

Ito Toru deliberately put on a stern face: "When we first met, I didn't refuse when you paid for our meal."

"Ah, is that true? That was so long ago..."

Kato scratched his head, feeling a little touched.

This was not something worth remembering for him, but Toru Ito always kept it in mind.

"Shizune."

When Shizune was almost done with her work, Kato Dan called her over.

"This is the Ito I've been telling you about."

"Yeah! I also greeted Ito-nii before."

In front of Toru Ito, Shizune is still a little shy.

"You will learn from me from now on."

Toru Ito didn't say much and spoke directly.

"are you willing?"

"Of course! I'd love to!"

Shizune's joy was beyond words and she nodded repeatedly.

Ito Toru and Kato Dan both smiled kindly.

"Well, go get ready first. The basic work of the pharmacy has been completed now. I'll just watch over it."

"it is good."

Shizune then ran back to her room to pack some things that needed to be prepared.

She was in a good mood and humming a song.

"Thank you so much, Ito."

It was not until now that Kato Dan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Confirm that Toru Ito has not changed as always.

"Brother Duan, has Lady Tsunade contacted you?"

"Yeah, there is."

Speaking of this, Kato had a bitter smile on his face.

"She would send me letters from time to time, and attach some debt notes..."

"If I had known, I would have let her come back. Now those IOUs are almost one meter high."

"Ah this..."

Ito Toru was stunned. Only then did he remember that in addition to Tsunade's most famous medical ninjutsu, she also had a love of gambling that she learned from the first Hokage. However, her luck has always been bad, and she has a strong addiction.

So much so that after Hashirama Senju was resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation, when he heard that Tsunade was the fifth Hokage, his first reaction was to worry about whether the village would be gambled away...

From this point of view, he seemed to understand why Kato Dan wanted Shizune to study with him even though he was still alive.

With a wife like this who loves gambling, Kato Dan would not be able to make ends meet even if he had mountains of gold and silver!

No wonder after he could no longer be a ninja, he still wanted to open a pharmacy and set the prices so low.

Because no matter how much money you earn, it will all be spent by Tsunade in the end!

"It's fine."

Seeing the complicated expression on Ito Toru's face, Kato Dan could guess something and smiled freely.

"I've known about her habits for a long time. Girls all have some minor flaws. What men need to do is to be tolerant."

You are so right, Bro. No wonder you were able to capture Tsunade's heart. It's a pity that you are in your current state...

Toru Ito didn't think about it any further, as that would be a bit impolite.

Just at this moment, Shizune had already packed up her things, changed into a ninja outfit, and walked out full of energy.

"I'm ready! Ito-nii!"

"Well, I'll take Shizune to practice first, Brother Duan."

"No problem, come often when you have time, you are always welcome here."

"Ah."

Shizune also said goodbye to Kato Dan, and then followed Ito Toru, embarking on an unknown journey with excitement.

"Shizune, what ninjutsu do you know now?"

Ito Toru chatted with her as they walked.

"I don't know many ninjutsu now, only a basic palm technique, instant body technique, substitute technique, and some medical knowledge."

Shizune thought hard, answered seriously, and then asked nervously, "Is this enough, Ito-nii?"

"That's enough, I'm just asking casually, no need to be so nervous, hahahaha."

Ito Toru smiled.

Jingyin's situation was much better than he had imagined, at least he didn't have to start from scratch.

From zero to one is often the most difficult process, while from one to two is not that difficult.

"The most important thing for a medical ninja is to accumulate experience in actual operations. I happen to know a place where I can give you experience."

"follow me."

Is there such a place in Konoha? Is it Konoha Hospital?

Shizue made some guesses in her mind, and then began to get nervous.

She has some knowledge of her own medical skills.

Maybe it can treat common injuries, but if it is done in a real hospital, it would be a bit unpresentable.

But after all, it was Toru Ito who proposed it, and the shy Shizune didn't dare to object, so she could only follow him silently.

But she soon felt relieved when she recognized that this road was not the one leading to Konoha Hospital.

Where would that be?