Boredom was not something Daisuke usually experienced. In truth, the life of a shinobi was an exciting one. There was so much to do, so much to learn, and so much that was still out of one’s grasp. It was almost never ending in a sense. For every jutsu a ninja learned, there were fourteen more with which they were not familiar. There was always something to do. More training to do, more missions to accept, more jutsus to learn, more battles to fight, more people or creatures to meet. Yes, in Daisuke’s lifetime there was much he had accomplished and yet there was still much left for him to do.
To reiterate, it was seldom that the medic sennin experienced boredom but today he learned this feeling. It was brought on by himself as a result of pulling an all-nighter the previous night in an attempt to finally catch up on any backed up paper work. Sitting back in his comfortable chair, he realized that as of that moment he had nothing to do. Being a S-ranked ninja, he wondered what was left for him to do as he started going over his options. He found that there was no need to train, he already mastered over one hundred jutsu, he had enough paths at the moment, Junko was doing great in his training. It was then that a thought hit him.
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Perhaps I could go home early and relax. Naw, I’m not tired. I’m anxious, but for what. Well, I could always take a trip down to the black lotus resort. Naw, but it has been a while since I used learn more about medicine. How can I call myself the sennin of medicine when my subordinates are more skilled than me in a plethora of fields.", he thought has he rose from his seat. This was something he had not worried about since he first joined the medical program in repentance for the lives he took throughout his ninja career.
He stretched a bit, picked up his things, and made a call down to the department of anatomy. He requested a few anatomy reference books and 3-D models which were delivered to his office shortly thereafter by a member of the anatomy department. He made sure to thank the deliverer before dismissing them. He had work to do and he would not wait any longer. He refused to be a leader with the fewest amount of experience in the field. After all, was he not the head of battlefield medicine? No, of course he was...the head...of battlefield medicine...I think.
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The human body is the entire structure of a human being and comprises a head, neck, trunk (which includes the thorax and abdomen), arms and hands, legs and feet. Every part of the body is composed of various types of cell.[1] At maturity, the estimated number of cells in the body is given as 37.2 trillion. ”, he read aloud, quickly realizing that it was going to take months to get through any chapter in a thorough manner. He sighed while facepalming with his right hand. Taking a deep breath, he continued to read the introductory chapter of the reference book.
As he read, he made sure to take carefully written notes for later review. Slowly but assuredly, the chapters began to make sense to the sennin. Soon enough, he even began to enjoy learning about the human body’s structure and being informed that both male and female body shapes were influenced by the distribution of muscle and fat tissue and also affected by various hormones. As he continued to read, he learned that a person’s height was determined in part to diet and genetics. Body type and composition on the other hand, depended on genetic diet and exercise. While he never really thought about it, it seemed strange that the human body contained several cavities which included the abdominopelvic cavity, the nasal cavity, and the sinuses which were located between the eyes, above the eyes, deeper behind the eyes.
He then put down the book for a moment and studied the cranial 3-D model to become better acquainted with the information he received. It was then that something began to stir inside him and it was not his inner demon, Gantetsu wishing to communicate with him. This was something different. The anxiety he had been feeling for the past month was the cause of this feeling. It was a strange mixture of uncertainty and excitement all at once. It was time for a break and he needed one now. He went over to his desk to retrieve his herbal medicine, which he created and used for his anxiety.
Daisuke was aware that self treatment was never a good idea, but the very thought of people knowing that he had problems with anxiety was not appealing to him at all. The last thing he needed was someone questioning his leadership skills. He had wrapped the herbs into small yet very potent doses and placed them into tea bags. A tea bag, a cup of hot water, some sugar, and a few drops of honey later, Daisuke was lying on the floor feeling relaxed as could be. The soft and fluffy shaggy carpet helped to calm him down. Soon, he would raise up and retire for the day. The following morning, he began spending more time down in the Anatomy department of the hospital.
Naturally, the the department head and the staff initially thought that they were about to have their funding cut, their research proposals tossed out of the window, and possible all be fired or let go. This was not the case. In fact, what Daisuke did next brought about nothing but shock and awe. The sennin of the entire medical branch...asked to be taught by a department head. The woman, who shall remain both nameless and description-less for the duration of this post, thought it strange at first but quickly warmed up to the idea. She stared at Daisuke when he first entered the room, afraid she might be in trouble since Daisuke never entered that department since he took over as a sennin. The woman felt as though the tables had turned and that created a power trip that she would pursue for a few months.
As one might expect, lessons and volunteer work began for the sennin during his free time. The way he say it, any time spent on video games, television, movies, and dates could be spent learning the new field. Over the next few months, Daisuke would receive instruction and take exams along the way, all for the sake of mastering Anatomy.
Four months later...
After months of study and research, the field of anatomy had become much easier to understand and memorize. He was now several chapters into the reference book. He began to learn about what the human body was actually composed of. Suddenly, his door opened with his permission nor a knock. In she walked, a member of the anatomy department that had been ever so subtly sexually harassing the sennin. He could never quite prove what she was doing but they both knew all the same. She walked in saying very little except the obvious. She explained that she was there to ‘assist’ him in anyway possible and made a note of their attraction towards one another. Daisuke knew he desired her as well, but such a thing was unprofessional and he had a reputation to uphold. Moments later, whatever happened would just happen.
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The average adult body contains between 5 and 5½ litres of blood and approximately 10 litres of interstitial fluid. The composition of the human body can be referred to in terms of its water content, elements content, tissue types or material types. Oh my god! Ha! Ohh! The...the adult human body contains approximately 60% water, and so makes up a significant proportion of the body, both in terms of weight and volume. For the love of...Water content can vary from a high 75% in a newborn infant to a lower 45% in an obese person.” he struggled to say aloud. It was not that Daisuke was illiterate, it was because he was both intelligent and had power. It was for these reasons that he found himself in this situation, sitting at his desk...with a woman's legs sticking out from under it.
The member of the anatomy department had since taken an interest in Daisuke and refused to let up over the passing months. As Daisuke’s studies became more detailed, the woman’s presence in his office increased whether he liked it or not. Daisuke’s professionalism and shyness only made her want him even more. She was not the type to sleep her way to the top, mind you. She was a dedicated medic who had the title and position she wanted in the hospital. She was not doing with for a promotion or any other benefit that Daisuke could offer her. She was simply confident in her ability to get any man she desired. It was nothing more than a power trip for her. Unfortunately, what she believed was happening was nothing more than a genjutsu brought on through Daisuke’s uchiha path, Fudo. There was no way in hell he would compromise his position just because a woman liked to chase her men. While she dreamt of what Daisuke would never allow, he continued in his studies.
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The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system. The brain is the organ of thought, emotion, memory, and sensory processing, and serves many aspects of communication and controls various systems and functions. The special senses consist of vision, hearing, taste, and smell. The eyes, ears, tongue, and nose gather information about the body's environment. The musculoskeletal system consists of the human skeleton (which includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage) and attached muscles. It gives the body basic structure and the ability for movement. In addition to their structural role, the larger bones in the body contain bone marrow, the site of production of blood cells. Also, all bones are major storage sites for calcium and phosphate. This system can be split up into the muscular system and the skeletal system. The circulatory system or cardiovascular system comprises the heart and blood vessels (arteries,veins, and capillaries). The heart propels the circulation of the blood, which serves as a "transportation system" to transfer oxygen, fuel, nutrients, waste products, immune cells, and signalling molecules (i.e.,hormones) from one part of the body to another. The blood consists of fluid that carries cells in the circulation, including some that move from tissue to blood vessels and back, as well as the spleen and bone marrow.” he read and took more notes. The book went on to explain the respiratory, digestive, integumentary, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and endocrine systems. All of which were long and exhausting, but well worth it. The information was only the rudimentary information needed to pursue various fields under the banner of Anatomy. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months.
Five months later...
By this time in his self learning regiment, Daisuke was simply testing his knowledge and applying it in practical ways. In his free time, if he was not taking Anatomy exams then he was volunteering at the department and making inquiries about the subject. It was a long and fruitful journey. The exams came back with nothing short of 88% and his practical applications involved repaired damaged systems with in animals. Fish with impaired reproductive systems, rabbits with a bad nervous system, a fox with heart problems. Everything was within Daisuke’s reach. Healing the animal’s specific anatomic problems made him realize how much chakra he had wasted in the past on healing people’s healthy systems in addition to people’s injuries. This new found skill served him well over the coming months. It was as if he were re-learning the the ability which allowed him to conserve as much of his chakra use as possible and still obtain the same results while less skilled medic would go on using far more energy than necessary. It was an incredible feeling. An old dog could still learn new tricks.
