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Chapter 162: The Emperor’s New Disease!

Reiki's physical condition was no longer just a matter of inconvenience—it was dire. If he continued like this, he might not only lose his ability as a medical ninja but might even struggle to remain a functioning shinobi.

"Reiki, what exactly are you trying to achieve here?" Tsunade's voice was taut with frustration. "If I had come back any later, would you have continued to push yourself to treat the Third Hokage?"

"Teacher, I know my limits, and I'm not being reckless," Reiki...

Chapter 161: Tsunade Returns!

With things as they were, Yihe knew he wouldn't be able to find Reiki anytime soon.

"Hokage-sama, I'll return to my duties. If I uncover anything, I'll report back."

With a respectful nod, Yihe departed, leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen to wrestle with his own concerns. First, there had been Tsunade's unresolved issues, which had drained much of his focus. Then Asuma had fallen into a coma, and just as he'd awakened, his health took another turn. Now, even Hiruzen himself wasn't feeling r...

Chapter 160: Reiki!

Three days later…

"Reiki, I—"

"You should focus on resting first. I don't have time to chat right now," Reiki interrupted. "Your father, Hokage-sama, is also experiencing some physical issues. If he isn't treated soon, it may…"

"Thud!"

Reiki collapsed to the ground before finishing his sentence.

The noise outside caught the attention of nearby ninjas, and a group of medical ninjas and ANBU rushed into the room. They found Reiki unconscious on the ground and...

Chapter 159: Sarutobi Hiruzen Has a Problem Too!

As night fell, Sarutobi Hiruzen returned briefly. Hearing that Reiki had woken up and was on the mend, he didn't disturb him. Instead, he left a message for the team to take care of Reiki first and then quietly left.

"I understand," Reiki nodded, feigning a look of appreciation. What a joke—Sarutobi Hiruzen barely cared about his own son anymore, yet he wanted to make it seem like he was concerned for Reiki? How could Reiki not be "moved"?

"Alright, Reiki," Wu Zuo said after obs...

Chapter 158: The Plan Is Going Smoothly!

Hearing that Reiki had reached this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only nod in acknowledgment.

After all, he couldn't let Reiki suffer irreparable damage because of his son, right?

Sarutobi Hiruzen carried Sarutobi Asuma over to Reiki.

"Reiki, Medical Ninja, please excuse me," he said. "He suddenly fainted when he got home today. I've investigated and confirmed he wasn't attacked or poisoned in any way. Several medical ninjas have checked him. There's no internal damage, but ...

**Chapter 157: Not Feeling Well!**

Hearing the ANBU's summons, Reiki reluctantly stepped into the courtyard, looking noticeably weary.

"Is there something specific Hokage-sama needs?" Reiki asked, sounding worn-out. "I've been working around the clock and honestly feel exhausted."

The ANBU was unfazed by his apparent fatigue. "My mission is to summon you. Come with me," he said coldly.

Reiki shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I won't be going," he said, turning to head back inside.

"Reiki, this isn't optio...

**Chapter 156: Workaholic Reiki!**

As Reiki treated Asuma, his system notifications continued to chime:

>[Ding, congratulations to the host, you have completed the debridement process and obtained medical points...]
>[Ding, congratulations to the host, you have completed the fracture treatment and obtained medical points...]

Reiki's grin widened. Asuma, despite his protests, had become an ideal practice partner, allowing Reiki to rack up valuable experience and points with every treatment.

Finally, t...

**Chapter 155: Asuma Joins Special Training!**

As soon as Morishita recovered his chakra, he expanded his sensory perception, searching for the hidden attacker from their training. But to his surprise, he detected no other presence besides Reiki.

"Alright, kid," Morishita said, narrowing his eyes, "what kind of technique did you pull during our fight? What was it that attacked me?"

Reiki grinned. "That was me. Well, technically, my puppet."

Reiki raised his hand, revealing chakra threads connected to his fingers. Followi...

**Chapter 154: Training with Morishita!**

Hearing Nozuki's concerns, Reiki smiled and shook his head. The matters surrounding Tsunade and Kato Dan were entangled with Konoha's inner politics, and even someone as capable as Minato would struggle to help without risking his own safety.

"Don't worry, Nozuki. I'll stay in the village and handle things here," he assured her. "Focus on your missions and get stronger. Who knows? I might make Jonin before the rest of you."

Nozuki rolled her eyes with a smile. "Alright, but rememb...

**Chapter 153: A Little Gain!**

Hearing Shizune's enthusiastic update, Reiki smiled.

"Perfect!" he replied, accepting the numerous cases of external injuries and heading with Shizune to the public ward.

"Dr. Reiki!" a chorus of voices greeted him as they entered the ward. The injured ninjas all recognized him instantly.

"Seems like I can't call you Little Doc anymore, huh?" one joked. "Feels like just yesterday you were the 'kid healer.'"

Reiki greeted them with a smile. "Everyone, I'm here on assign...

**Chapter 152: Transfer of Positions and Staying True to the Way of the Ninja!**

At Konoha Hospital's personnel department…

"Change positions?" Ji Pu looked at Reiki thoughtfully. "Reiki, this assignment was chosen by Lady Tsunade herself. She wants you to focus on getting a strong foundation by handling basic responsibilities. Your talent is undeniable, but remember, you're still young."

"I understand, sir," Reiki replied, nodding. "But I believe my choice is right. I want to be on the front lines. A medical ninja's strength should be dedicated to treatment...

**Chapter 151: The Top Management is Nervous, and Reiki Can’t Sit Still!**

Three pairs of eyes bore into Sarutobi Hiruzen, waiting for him to give an answer.

"Have you all finished saying what you wanted?" Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly closed the scroll he was reading, picked up his smoking pipe, and looked at them impassively.

"Sarutobi, what exactly are you planning to do?" Koharu asked, clearly irritated. "It wouldn't hurt to share some of your plans with us, would it?"

For years, Konoha's senior leaders had handled essential, albeit shadowy, roles. D...

**Chapter 150: Why Are You Not Sick?**

After Shisui confirmed that there were no issues with Obito's health, Reiki looked puzzled. Under his system's scan, Obito showed no signs of any "illness" or residual effects from awakening his Sharingan. How could he not be affected at all?

"Something wrong, Reiki?" Shisui noticed Reiki's expression and asked.

"It's nothing serious," Reiki replied quickly. "But could you step out for a moment? I want to talk to Obito alone."

Shisui nodded and disappeared quietly, ...

**Chapter 149: Obito Awakens the Sharingan!**

"Hey, little devils, you can't escape," sneered a voice from the shadows.

The three Genin froze as two Mist ninjas appeared, blocking their path.

"Gai, we'll hold them off," Kakashi ordered, unsheathing his short sword, his expression tense. "Obito, you need to get back to the village and get help."

"But why me?" Obito protested, panic lacing his voice. "Why can't I stay?"

Slap! Kakashi's palm landed firmly on Obito's shoulder. "Because you're too weak to...

**Chapter 148: Special Training, Outside the Village!**

After receiving Obito's eager consent, Reiki led him inside the house. Meanwhile, Shizune headed off to prepare a meal.

"Obito, this special training might leave you with a bit of a psychological scar," Reiki said with a grin. "But I think you're up for it. Isn't that right, Shisui?"

Uchiha Shisui, who had just entered, nodded, and Obito turned to him in surprise.

"Shisui? Why are you here?"

"I'm here to help with your special training," Shisui replied, his expression ...

**Chapter 147: The Excitement of Morning Training!**

The pale light of the moon cast an ethereal glow over Konoha, illuminating the streets yet providing little warmth. Tsunade walked aimlessly, memories flooding her mind as she passed familiar scenes. Tears welled up and fell, and before long, she disappeared into the shadows.

…

The next morning, Reiki was out for his usual morning training.

"Brother Reiki, can I join you for morning exercises from now on?" Shizune asked, jogging alongside him with a cheerful smile. "I want...

**Chapter 146: The Ripples Caused**

Igaoka's message was clear: they couldn't pursue Kato Dan outside the village. In other words, Kato Dan was likely still in Konoha. For someone as shrewd as Sarutobi Hiruzen, making such a risky choice seemed uncharacteristically reckless. Whether or not Tsunade would find out, the stakes were high.

Could Kato Dan still hold that much importance? Reiki pondered. No matter how valuable, keeping him is like holding onto a ticking time bomb.

With these thoughts...

**Chapter 145: The Disappeared Kato Dan!**

After Nawaki's breathing stabilized, Tsunade's tense expression softened. Her heart was filled with relief—more than anything else, Nawaki's safety mattered to her.

"Sensei, where is that man?" Reiki asked, sitting nearby with a calm expression.

"He didn't return to the village. He's now classified as a rogue ninja," Tsunade replied. "That's the explanation the Third Hokage gave me."

Talking about Kato Dan clearly stirred something in Tsunade. Mentioning Sarutobi Hiruzen's...

**Chapter 144: Return to the Village!**

By noon, Reiki had caught up with the group.

"Alright, it's safe for now," he announced, breathing a sigh of relief. "The traps I set behind us weren't triggered."

"Reiki, what exactly did you do?" Nozuki asked curiously, stopping to look at him. The group had initially been rushing toward Konoha, but at some point, Reiki had mysteriously disappeared.

"Oh… I, uh… I accidentally triggered one of the traps and lost my way for a bit," Reiki replied, rubbing the back of his ...

**Chapter 143: Fight with All Your Strength!**

"Boom!"

Reiki swung the spear in his hand, tossing Dongye's lifeless body aside. As he released the demonic armor, his "puppet" vanished, and his weapon shifted back to his long black blade. Both Siyi and Hegu, flanking him, backed away swiftly. They had seen his terrifying marksmanship firsthand and knew he had deadly skill with a blade, coated with a poison lethal from even the slightest scratch.

No longer seeing Reiki as a helpless target, they recognized him now for what he tr...

**Chapter 142: What a Medical Ninja!**

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Just ten minutes after everyone had slipped away, explosions echoed through the dense forest. Reiki had connected all the detonating charm traps with wires, so when one was triggered, they all erupted. Hundreds of detonating symbols went off simultaneously, obliterating several Chuunin at the heart of the explosion.

"Have they been discovered?" a ninja sneered, his face showing a twisted smile. These mercenary ninjas had already been paid, and in the ninja worl...

**Chapter 141: The Erosion Intensifies!**

Night had settled, and with it came the quiet, cautious patrols. Reiki and his team were now on the night shift, having taken over from Yamanaka Kaizo's group.

"No signs of chakra disturbances or unusual movements," Kaizo reported as he passed the watch to Reiki, clapping him on the shoulder before disappearing into the trees.

Reiki glanced at his teammates, Shisui and Nozuki, who were quietly moving into position. The night felt oddly calm, but something unsettled him.

"Noz...

**Chapter 140: Crisis of the Four Volts!**

Blood trickled from the ninja Shi's mouth as he stared in disbelief. He hadn't expected to meet his end like this, at the hands of these young Konoha Chunin. Yet, a twisted grin spread across his face.

"Haha… If my death could mean taking out a Konoha genius, then it's worth it!" he spat, laughing.

But his laughter died abruptly as Namikaze Nozuki appeared before him, entirely unharmed, her expression calm.

"Sorry to disappoint," she said. "I'm not dead. My arm isn't even ...

**Chapter 139: Join Forces to Fight the Jonin!**

Mitarashi's face paled slightly upon realizing that Tsunade had left them alone on this journey. They'd chosen to stick close to her for added protection, especially given their impressive performance in the Chunin Exams. But now, they were faced with the very real threat of a Jonin-led ambush, and they'd have to rely solely on each other's strength.

"Everyone, keep moving forward," Reiki said, voice steady. "We're chunin now, and it's time we show them what that means. If they think we...

**Chapter 138: The Exam is Over, Returning Home!**

As Reiki recounted his experience, Shisui and Nozuki couldn't hide their envy. Helping subdue a tailed beast alongside Tsunade-sensei? That was the stuff of legends, and they'd missed it.

"Alright, alright!" Reiki chuckled, sensing their disappointment. "How about I treat you both to a meal? And since we're heading back today, let me cover any souvenirs you want to bring home."

Shisui grinned, his envy quickly replaced by excitement. "Oh, you're going to regret that. Let's stock u...

**Chapter 137: Treatment of the Seven-Tails!**

Hearing Reiki's request, Tsunade glanced warily at the Seven-Tails. Though she trusted her student's skills, she remained vigilant, ready to intervene at a moment's notice.

"If you want to try, then go ahead," she said, nodding. "But remember, this is still a tailed beast. Be cautious."

"Understood, Teacher." Reiki walked closer to the Seven-Tails, his posture calm but his focus sharp.

Chomei eyed the young ninja warily, its voice rumbling in irritation. "Human, what do you ...

**Chapter 136: Beat Up the Seven-Tails, Chomei!**

As the white fog dissipated, revealing the massive slug Tsunade had summoned, a murmur of astonishment rippled through the group.

"That's Tsunade's summon… but wasn't she supposed to be unconscious?" Zuo Wei muttered, disbelief etched on his face. They had used information from Sarutobi Hiruzen, special potions, and curses to lure Tsunade into a trap, assuming she'd be powerless once exposed to Chomei's chakra. But somehow, Tsunade was back on her feet, her gaze steely and sharp.

**Chapter 135: Puppet Pillar!**

The deep night cast shadows over the forest as Reiki clenched his fists, anger evident on his face. "Is the information you gave me true?" he demanded, voice low and tense.

Gulal handed him a scroll. "This is the answer you seek. Contact me if you need more." Without another word, Gulal vanished into the night.

Reiki opened the scroll, and his eyes darkened as he read:

> "Nawaki Senju was attacked. The assailant used… the technique of spiritualization."

A single l...

**Chapter 134: Passing the Chunin Exam Without Any Sense of Participation!**

The spectators in the stands watched the battle intently, their focus on Reiki, Konoha's genius medical ninja and Tsunade's protégé. His reputation had grown not only due to his skills but also due to his cunning in the Forest of Souls, where he'd left quite a few with lighter pockets.

"Does it seem like Reiki's attacks have some obvious gaps?" one observer asked, frowning.

"Yeah, he's fighting a puppet master but isn't adapting his approach at all," another agreed, sounding puz...

**Chapter 133: Falling into the Abyss, the First Battle Begins!**

"Reiki, did you intentionally end that fight with a tie?" Shisui asked as the three of them walked through the Forest of Souls, their hunt underway.

"Yes," Reiki admitted, smiling. "Darui has potential, but his combat sense is still developing. Give him some time, and he'll become an excellent ninja. Ending in a draw was the best option."

Turning, Reiki noticed Shisui and Nozuki looking at him with curious expressions. "To put it simply," he continued, "we've drawn enough attentio...