Chapter 053: Impossible to Imitate, Even Harder to Surpass

Chapter 053: Impossible to Imitate, Even Harder to Surpass

Employer Fujiwara Tomooki was stripped down to his loincloth and laid flat on a pristine white cotton mat.

The Senju clan's health specialists surrounded Lord Tomooki, simultaneously working to unblock his meridians.

The order in which the essential oils were applied followed a strict protocol.

Once the meridian dredge was complete, the group began burning moxa sticks for moxibustion.

The white smoke from the moxa sticks curled upward, forming strange shapes that reflected Tomooki's health condition.

The moxibustion was applied to specific acupuncture points.

After the moxibustion, a special ointment was applied to the treated areas.

In truth, the Senju clan had already planned every detail of Tomooki's treatment in advance what medicines to use, how to use them, everything was clearly laid out.

The Uchiha clan silently observed the proceedings, finding the entire spectacle nothing short of bizarre.

From the very beginning, the outcome had been predetermined.

Simply imitating and learning the Senju clan's actions wouldn't be enough.

Senju Wakama continuously asked Tomooki about his sensations and provided timely explanations.

After spending an hour, the healing session concluded, leaving Tomooki feeling refreshed and invigorated. The treatment's effects were undeniably significant.

At this point, Wakama began discussing follow-up services with him.

Wakama introduced the Senju clan's tiered "health packages," each with different price points.

Unable to part with the newfound sense of lightness in his body, Tomooki generously signed a long-term health maintenance contract with the Senju clan.

In just one hour, the Senju clan had secured a multi-million-ryō deal.

To maintain his prestige, Tomooki didn't opt for the most affordable package Wakama had "kindly" recommended. Instead, he chose the most expensive "Supreme Package."

The other Senju clan members who had accompanied Wakama would remain at the Fujiwara estate to continue Tomooki's treatments, conducting targeted sessions every three days based on his actual condition.

Over the next month, Tomooki was guaranteed to look radiant and feel decades younger.

By then, whether Tomooki decided to renew the contract or not, the Senju clan would recall these health specialists under the pretext of "training" and replace them with a new batch to continue the service.

To ensure the quality of service, the specialists' techniques would "upgrade," the quality of the medicines would "upgrade," and the service fees might also "upgrade."

Moreover, since a person's health condition could change over time, the Senju clan would periodically customize new health plans for Tomooki, using different medicinal ingredients.

This approach served as a legitimate way to prevent Tomooki from attempting to steal their techniques or poach their specialists.

Through this series of operations, the Senju clan could ensure Tomooki's health and longevity without granting him immortality.

The Senju health specialists were only responsible for the massage and meridian dredge aspects of the treatment. They had no knowledge of the medicine production process.

If Tomooki wanted to continue enjoying this exclusive service and maintain his health, he would have to ensure the Senju clan remained "alive and well."

The Senju clan had prepared in advance, stocking up on the necessary medicines. Once the Fujiwara family officially initiated the contract, the required medicines were delivered directly to the estate.

It was a seamless exchange payment in hand, goods delivered immediately.

The delivered medicinal oils, ointments, and moxa sticks were enough for ten sessions. Once used up, they would need to be custom-made again.

This ensured Tomooki would continue pouring vast sums of money into this bottomless pit.

Wakama needed to oversee the entire process, ensuring the ten sessions were completed as quickly as possible and that no unexpected issues arose. At the very least, he had to guarantee that nothing went wrong during the Senju clan's stay.

Ten sessions constituted one treatment cycle, requiring at least thirty days.

For this reason, Wakama and his group stayed behind.

Wakama was accommodated in a private room within the Fujiwara estate's inner courtyard, while the rest of the Senju clan members were housed together.

Due to his status, Wakama was given a separate room.

The Uchiha clan was assigned to another courtyard and also remained on the premises.

Tomooki's decision to hire the Uchiha clan was likely to counterbalance the Senju clan, ensuring the latter only performed their contracted duties without overstepping.

The Fujiwara estate remained heavily guarded, with patrolling soldiers roaming the outer courtyards.

After the treatment, the shinobi clans returned to their respective courtyards and were not permitted to leave without authorization.

Midnight.

The footsteps of the sleep god were quiet and peaceful.

The entire Fujiwara estate had fallen into a deep slumber.

It was early spring, and the night was exceptionally cold. The soft sound of rain could be heard outside the windows.

The Fujiwara family's samurai, carrying lanterns and holding umbrellas, continued their patrols within the inner courtyards.

Whoosh

A gust of night wind swept through.

One of the security samurai suddenly swung his lantern to the side.

"The wind is strong tonight," one of them muttered.

Unbeknownst to them, a small, dark figure was lurking in the bushes behind them.

Once the samurai had moved away, the figure silently leaped into the air, effortlessly infiltrating the courtyard where the Senju clan was temporarily staying.

The intruder seemed to have scouted the area beforehand, heading straight for Wakama's quarters and easily approaching the wall.

Gently pushing open the window, the figure found Wakama's room eerily empty.

Not even a futon was laid out on the tatami mats, which was highly unusual.

Failing to find Wakama, the intruder seemed ready to retreat.

However, the moment they stepped back, an invisible pressure enveloped them. Their eyes, which had been normal in the darkness, suddenly turned blood-red, with black tomoe swirling like tadpoles within them.

This was the Uchiha clan's kekkei genkai the Sharingan, the Eye of Insight.

The moment the Sharingan was activated, everything within sight became vividly clear.

The surroundings remained shrouded in the darkness of night, with no lights lit.

Yet, with the enhancement of the Sharingan, the intruder's vision sharpened exponentially.

Their piercing gaze swept the area, not even the dust on the ground escaping the Sharingan's detection.

Soon, their eyes fixed on their own shadow.

The moment their attention shifted to the shadow, it began to tremble violently, as if alive, and emitted a strange white light.

In the blink of an eye, the Uchiha intruder had just turned their head when a tall figure, clinging to their shadow, suddenly sprang into action, revealing the silhouette of a young man.

The young man thrust a white blade forward, the strike swift and merciless.

The Uchiha intruder leaped backward, exclaiming, "Wait…"

It wasn't that Wakama hadn't been resting. Rather, after falling asleep, Black Zetsu had taken control of his body, keeping him in a state of stealth and hiding him in the shadows of the corner.

Now, Wakama had been awakened by the intruder and had taken action. Unfortunately, the Sharingan's reaction was too fast.

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