Ch.275 Witnessing History

"Hm!" 

Tsunade nodded hesitantly. 

Her hesitation stemmed from the fact that, according to the medical data, Yakumo's eyes seemed slightly out of sync with her body. 

But this misalignment wasn't pronounced enough to suggest an organ transplant. 

As a master of medical ninjutsu, Tsunade had performed dozens, if not hundreds, of transplant surgeries. She knew that if these eyes had been surgically implanted into Yakumo, the rejection response would be far more significant—and she'd spot it instantly. 

Yet the data she had only showed a subtle disconnect between the eyes and Yakumo's body. 

If these eyes were a dojutsu kekkei genkai Yakumo had just awakened, such a minor mismatch wouldn't be impossible. 

After all, history had recorded cases like the "Hogan" and "Blood Dragon Eye"—new dojutsu kekkei genkai awakened through unexpected mutations. 

Due to the passage of time, the physical data of the first shinobi to awaken the "Hogan" or "Blood Dragon Eye" was lost to history. Even Tsunade couldn't draw a definitive conclusion on this matter. 

Clearly. 

The Koryugan's passive ability to manipulate blood and unlock the host's physical potential had clouded Tsunade's judgment. 

Since the transplant surgery, the Koryugan had been subtly influencing Yakumo's body. Combined with its unique powers, it resulted in minimal rejection—nothing glaringly obvious. 

If it were Orochimaru or Hiruko—those madmen—they wouldn't have dismissed the possibility of a transplant so quickly. 

But Tsunade's unparalleled expertise in medical ninjutsu, particularly her deep study of transplant rejection, ironically skewed her final assessment, leading her to rule out surgery almost immediately. 

After all, she couldn't possibly imagine a dojutsu kekkei genkai existed in the shinobi world capable of manipulating blood to this degree, with power surpassing even the Mangekyo Sharingan. 

After a long silence, Jiraiya looked at Tsunade, asking deliberately, word by word: "Are you saying that the Kurama clan's main family daughter, like those historical figures who first awakened kekkei genkai, has awakened an unprecedented dojutsu kekkei genkai?" 

Tsunade nodded lightly, her tone equally solemn: "Following the Byakugan and Sharingan, our Hidden Leaf may have birthed a third dojutsu kekkei genkai!" 

Jiraiya took a deep breath. 

Even now, he struggled to believe that such a history-making event could unfold right under his nose. 

A single practical secret technique was enough to establish a shinobi clan. 

So a prodigy like Kurama Yakumo, the first to awaken a brand-new dojutsu kekkei genkai, could even break away from the Kurama clan and found an entirely new dojutsu-based clan with herself as the progenitor—much like the Hogan clan or Blood Pool clan of old. 

Suddenly, Tsunade let out a long sigh: "What a shame!" 

Jiraiya asked: "A shame about what?" 

Tsunade shook her head: "I still stand by my earlier judgment—her body isn't suited to remain a shinobi! Even if she awakened the Kurama clan's 'Ido,' even if she awakened a new dojutsu kekkei genkai, my opinion won't change!" 

"Isn't there a way to heal her?" Pausing, Jiraiya added: "A genius like her—perhaps not even that Uchiha brat could compare!" 

Tsunade replied: "Unless we risk a cell transplant surgery to fundamentally boost her physical vitality! Otherwise, drugs or standard treatments won't fix her chronic condition!" 

"Cell transplant surgery!?" 

Jiraiya furrowed his brow. 

Orochimaru's defection had been tied to unauthorized human experiments, including cell transplants, so Jiraiya wasn't keen on the idea. Shifting topics, he said: "Either way, this needs to stay under wraps!" 

"I've already ordered Shizune to classify Yakumo's medical report as confidential and lock down the information!" Standing, Tsunade said: "Let's go report this to the Hokage Building!" 

Jiraiya nodded: "Yeah, let's hear what the old man thinks!" 

Moments later, they arrived at the Hokage's office. 

After detailing Yakumo's situation, Tsunade said: "The priority now is deciding how to handle the dojutsu kekkei genkai Yakumo awakened!" 

The Third Hokage flipped through Yakumo's medical report while asking: "How strong can those eyes get? Can they rival the Byakugan or Sharingan?" 

Tsunade opened her mouth but didn't speak. 

The Third looked up: "What's wrong? Even if they don't match the Byakugan or Sharingan, a new dojutsu kekkei genkai still has value for research and development!" 

Only then did Tsunade say: "It's hard to gauge the exact strength of the eyes Yakumo awakened right now. But judging purely by chakra fluctuations, their dojutsu power far exceeds the Byakugan and three-tomoe Sharingan. It might even be on the level of the Mangekyo Sharingan." 

The Third's expression froze: "What did you say!?" 

Spreading her hands, Tsunade said helplessly: "I've confirmed it—the data's solid. The eyes she awakened are strong! Maybe… a little too strong!" 

"Lock it down!" The Third shot to his feet, pacing with his hands behind his back. After a moment's thought, he asked the same question as Jiraiya: "Is there any chance of healing Yakumo's body?" 

Tsunade promptly shared her opinion. 

"Cell transplant surgery, huh?" 

The Third fell into deep thought. 

Yakumo had shown exceptional talent early on. If not for her congenital frailty, she'd have been a prime candidate for Hidden Leaf's focused training. 

Now, she'd made history by awakening a new dojutsu kekkei genkai, once again proving her astonishing gifts. 

Even the Third, seasoned by countless storms, didn't want to give up on a genius like her easily. 

After weighing it for a moment, he looked at Tsunade: "If you performed the surgery, would you be confident?" 

Jiraiya quickly interjected: "Old man, are you planning—" 

The Third raised a hand to cut him off, eyes fixed on Tsunade: "Are you confident or not?" 

Tsunade answered honestly: "I'm not confident. But if it's Yakumo, she might actually withstand the First Hokage's cells!" 

Cell transplants using the First Hokage's cells were a taboo topic in Hidden Leaf, but as high-ranking officials, they knew it wasn't without precedent. Orochimaru's legacy—the shinobi codenamed "Yamato"—was proof of a successful case. 

Taking a drag from his pipe, the Third suddenly said: "Tsunade, take Kurama Yakumo as your disciple!"