Chapter 120: Tuan Cang's Awakening

Lian Ye stepped forward to examine the wounds on the injured.

From beginning to end he had never seen this Poison's effect, and only guessed based on the appearance of the Poison Liquid.

At a glance, it was exactly as previously expected.

"Renya Jonin, how is it, any solution?" Nairan Benhe said anxiously.

"It's not a big deal…"

Lian Ye calmly took a small Ceramic Bottle from the Ninja Tool Bag and poured out a red pill.

He handed the pill to the poisoned ninja before him, "Take it."

The ninja on the sickbed struggled to take the pill and, without hesitation, placed it in his mouth.

As the pill entered his stomach, the ninja's facial pain eased shortly thereafter, and he stopped wailing.

"How do you feel?" Lian Ye asked.

"I… I feel much better! The pain is gone," the ninja's ashen face began to turn rosy.

These days he had been tormented by Toxin to the point of wanting to die, forced to watch his flesh rot away.

The torment nearly broke him, making him wish to end his own life.

Nairan Benhe, seeing this, grasped Lian Ye's hand excitedly, "Renya Jonin, we entrust these wounded to you!"

He had only approached with a try‑and‑see attitude, but didn't expect Lian Ye truly had a solution.

"Understood," Lian Ye said expressionlessly, withdrawing his hand.

Nairan Benhe awkwardly scratched his head and sneered:

"Sorry, I got too excited."

Lian Ye handed the Ceramic Bottle to Nairan Benhe, "Give this Antidote to the most severely wounded, and keep the rest until I brew a new Antidote."

Nairan Benhe took the Ceramic Bottle, puzzled, "Isn't this an Antidote?"

"It is an Antidote, but using it for this level of Poison would be wasteful."

This pill is the Antidote to the Poison Lian Ye developed.

Using it to cure Sand Ninja Poison is like firing a cannon at a mosquito.

Although the Poison Lian Ye created no longer needed an Antidote—anyone hit would die instantly—he still instinctively brewed one.

Nairan Benhe, excited, took the Antidote to treat the wounded.

Haigu Mianyin, who was researching the Antidote, heard the commotion and thought the treatment had failed.

She set aside the herbs in her hand and prepared to go suppress the Toxin's spread.

She saw the once‑tormented, near‑dead wounded now showing joyful smiles, their faces turning rosy.

She stood dumbfounded, her eyes full of disbelief.

At that moment, the earlier Medical Ninja came forward, exclaiming excitedly, "Senior Haigu, the Antidote has been brewed!"

Hearing this, Haigu Mianyin finally came to herself.

"You mean that youngster just now brewed the Antidote?!"

Without waiting for a reply, she went to a sickbed, began examining the patient, and was shocked to find the Toxin had completely vanished.

"How is this possible?!"

She tried to locate that youngster, but there was no sign of him inside the Commander's Tent.

……

Commander Camp.

"Renya Jonin, the ingredients you need are ready," Nairan Benhe placed dozens of herbs on the table.

Lian Ye nodded and began brewing the Antidote.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun helped out nearby.

The two stared at Lian Ye with shocked faces.

They didn't expect Lian Ye to be bragging; he really could make the Antidote!

As long as Lian Ye is present, Sand Ninja Poison poses no threat.

Their survival rate on the Battlefield could increase dramatically…

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang showed a sigh of admiration, "This guy really is a genius!"

But soon, he began to worry again.

Lian Ye's Antidote saved many lives and would surely earn massive merit!

He had just arrived on the Battlefield, yet Lian Ye already earned merit.

With his strength, by the time the war ends, the merit he gains will far exceed his own.

With Lian Ye around, can he really become Hokage?

Thinking this, Tuan Cang's expression grew darker; a barely perceptible jealousy flashed in his eyes toward Lian Ye, and he clenched his fist in secret.

"No! I must not be left behind by this guy!"

Earning merit on the Battlefield isn't hard; killing enemies yields a set amount of merit.

As long as he kills enough enemies, he can close the gap with Lian Ye, perhaps even surpass him…

Lian Ye was diligently brewing the Antidote, unaware of Tuan Cang's thoughts.

If he found out, he would definitely scoff.

What's good about being Hokage?

Power is meaningless before strength.

As long as one's own strength is great, the entire Ninja World will follow.

Just like Senju Hashirama once did, if he wishes for Ninja World Peace, the Ninja World will be at peace.

As for those who didn't listen, they had long since been beaten to death.

Before long, Lian Ye had developed several hundred Antidotes.

Seeing so many Antidotes, Nairan Benhe's mouth nearly twisted from grinning.

With these Antidotes, Konoha would never again have to act timidly.

"Renya Jonin, I will truthfully report your contributions on the Battlefield to Lord Hokage!"

With that, he took the Antidotes and hurriedly left the tent.

"Lian Yejun, what do we do next?" asked Xiaochun Zhuanqin.

It seemed Nairan Benhe had never assigned them a mission from the start.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang looked at Lian Ye and said righteously:

"Our comrades of the Village are fighting the enemy on the front lines — we cannot just sit here waiting to die. I propose we go to the Battlefield to support our comrades!"

Lian Ye was rather surprised — since when did this guy Tuan Cang's awareness become so high?!

Was this still the selfish, ends-justify-the-means 【Mu Ye Nao Wang】 that he knew?

This upright appearance nearly made Lian Ye think he had fallen into a Genjutsu.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin looked at Tuan Cang in equal shock, as if meeting him for the first time.

Seeing their expressions, Tuan Cang clenched his fists. "Our teacher once taught us that protecting the Village and our comrades is our bounden duty!"

Of course he couldn't tell the two that he simply wanted to go to the front lines to kill enemies and earn merits, so as to prepare for inheriting the Hokage Position in the future...

Hearing Tuan Cang's explanation, Lian Ye suddenly understood.

He'd wondered how Tuan Cang's awareness could be so high — turns out he'd been brainwashed by that old fellow Qianshou Feijian.

One had to admit, the Hokage faction really had a way of brainwashing people.

The most successful was none other than the Will of Fire propagated by Yuanfei Rizhan.

Even Senju Hashirama probably never expected that his theory would be carried forward in later generations.

Seeing Lian Ye not responding, Tuan Cang grew anxious.

You already have merits to your name — I don't!

Without merits, even if he became Hokage, he wouldn't be able to command respect.

With that in mind, Tuan Cang hurriedly urged, "Lian Ye, hurry up and make a decision!"

Seeing Tuan Cang's obstinate look, Lian Ye felt somewhat helpless.

This guy really had been thoroughly brainwashed by Qianshou Feijian...

But with things said to this point, he had no reason to refuse either.

"In that case, let's head to the front lines to provide support!"