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35.95% Naruto: You Call This A Medical Ninja? / Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Something’s Wrong with Hyuga Tetsu!

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Something’s Wrong with Hyuga Tetsu!

The next morning, shouts echoed outside Tsunade's small courtyard.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Tsunade had woken up early, intending to take Reiki to the hospital to teach him some new medical ninjutsu. Curious, she strode to the door.

"Hinata Nobu?" she asked, surprised. "Has something happened in the Hyuga clan?"

It was unusual for the Hyuga clan to seek help from other clans, especially in such a direct manner. They were known to be a self-sufficient, reserved family, focused on safeguarding their secrets and autonomy.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade," Nobu replied, looking anxious. "My son… Roy Medical Ninja, could you come with me to see him?"

Reiki, who had just arrived, caught part of the conversation. "Your son? Is it Tetsu?" he asked, remembering the young Hyuga he'd treated the previous day.

"Yes, it's Tetsu," Nobu confirmed. "Something… something is happening to him. I can't explain it well, but please, come quickly."

Reiki glanced at Tsunade, and she nodded. Together, they followed Nobu to the Hyuga compound, winding through the clan's traditional hallways to a secluded courtyard that served as Nobu's family home.

Upon entering, Reiki immediately sensed a peculiar energy in the air, though there was no sign of severe injury indicated by his system. However, as they stepped inside, they saw Tetsu lying on the floor, seemingly unconscious.

Reiki rushed forward, beginning a preliminary examination.

"An abnormal chakra… but no major health issues," he muttered, confused. "If there was a real problem, my system should be alerting me…"

After a thorough check of Tetsu's body, Reiki realized something critical: Tetsu wasn't ill or injured—he was undergoing a transformation, and the origin of that change was in his Byakugan.

"Hinata Nobu, Tetsu's health is stable, but it's his Byakugan that's causing this reaction. I'll need to stay here and monitor him to help him through this transition," Reiki explained.

Turning to Tsunade, he added, "Teacher, I'll need some medicinal ingredients to boost his physical resilience. A medicinal bath would be ideal."

"His body isn't strong enough to handle the chakra changes from his Byakugan?" Tsunade asked, raising an eyebrow.

"It seems that way, but I can't determine the exact nature of these changes yet," Reiki replied. He carefully began restoring Tetsu's chakra pathways with a minor healing potion to stabilize him further.

Within ten minutes, Tsunade returned with a medicine pack and various herbs. "Nobu, boil some water and place this medicine pack in it," she instructed.

Nobu nodded, leaving to prepare the bath without question.

"Reiki, this situation—is it related to you treating Tetsu yesterday?" Tsunade asked, her tone serious.

Reiki nodded. "Yes, yesterday I treated Tetsu's Byakugan. It seems I may have triggered this reaction without fully understanding its effects."

Tsunade's eyes widened in realization. Treating a bloodline-related condition was something every medical ninja aspired to achieve, yet it was an extremely elusive goal. Unlike common injuries or illnesses, the nature of bloodline limits and their associated diseases remained a mystery, even to advanced medical practitioners.

"Well, Reiki," she said thoughtfully, "if you've found a way to treat a bloodline-related issue, you're stepping into uncharted medical territory."

Reiki smiled slightly. "Teacher, could you please check him again and see if you notice anything else?"

Tsunade nodded, placing her hands over Tetsu's body, using her chakra to inspect his vitals. Almost immediately, she noticed something remarkable.

"His body… it's actually getting stronger!" she said, stunned. Normally, physical strength increased only through rigorous training. Yet here, Tetsu's body was slowly adapting, becoming sturdier as his chakra flowed.

Reiki's expression turned serious. "His body is changing, and it's happening in a way that's beneficial. My role now is to help him manage and stabilize these changes."

Tsunade nodded in approval, trusting her student's instincts. "Let me know if you need anything. I'll make arrangements at the hospital and give you the space you need here."

She stepped out, leaving Reiki to continue his work.

Before long, Nobu returned, carrying a large tub filled with the steaming medicinal bath. Reiki carefully lifted Tetsu and placed him in the tub, making sure his body could absorb the nutrients from the medicinal herbs.

As the herbs worked, Tetsu's chakra began to circulate more smoothly, his breathing deepening. Reiki kept a close watch, knowing that if this change continued as expected, Tetsu's Byakugan could become more powerful.

"This is just the beginning," Reiki thought, his mind already spinning with plans for further study.


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Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Blood Boundary Disease!

Soon, Reiki had Hyuga Tetsu stripped down and placed in the steaming medicinal bath Tsunade had prepared. Almost immediately, the water began to bubble and change, turning from murky to crystal clear as it absorbed the impurities from Tetsu's body.

"Faster than expected," Reiki muttered. Turning to Tsunade, he said, "Teacher, I'll handle it from here."

He pulled Tetsu from the bath, wrapped him in fresh clothes, and carefully placed him on the ground. Then, with practiced movements, he unfurled a scroll and activated a barrier around them.

"Tsunade-sama, will my son be alright?" Nobu, Tetsu's father, asked, his worry plain on his face. Though he trusted Reiki's abilities, he was still unnerved by the unusual circumstances.

"Tsunade-sama," Nobu said, nervously, "you're sure this is safe?"

"Reiki has this under control," Tsunade assured him calmly. "Return to the hospital and issue an assignment authorizing Reiki to complete this treatment here. Let everyone know he's working at your residence," she instructed.

Hyuga Nobu hesitated but nodded. "Understood, Lady Tsunade."

The word quickly reached Hyuga Baisen, the clan leader.

"What? You've allowed a medical ninja to treat a Hyuga privately?" Baisen's face darkened. "Retrieve Tetsu immediately. He must remain within the clan, intact, even if it means his death."

The Hyuga elders agreed and promptly made their way to Nobu's residence, where they found Tsunade seated calmly outside the barrier surrounding Reiki and Tetsu.

"Lady Tsunade," Baisen began, eyeing her with a mixture of respect and irritation.

"Oh, Hyuga Baisen," Tsunade replied with a thin smile. "What brings you here?"

Baisen's expression stiffened. He had hoped to retrieve Tetsu without causing a scene, but with Tsunade there, things were complicated. The Hyuga clan guarded their Byakugan fiercely, and allowing an outsider to access it in such a private manner was unthinkable. Still, he chose to be diplomatic.

"Tsunade-sama," he said, "as you know, our clan must protect the Byakugan's secrets. We're grateful for your disciple's assistance, but may we observe the procedure?"

"Reiki's barrier is there for a reason. Interfering could compromise his work," Tsunade replied firmly. "You'll have to wait here."

Baisen bit back his frustration. With Tsunade present, forcing entry would be unwise, so he reluctantly signaled for the clan members to remain on guard. They would have to wait.

Inside the barrier, Reiki worked meticulously. Tetsu's body was fragile, requiring constant mending as his Byakugan energy fluctuated. In just half an hour, Reiki had to repair Tetsu's chakra pathways six times, the stress evident in the sheen of sweat on his face.

The strain was taking its toll, yet each treatment pushed Reiki closer to understanding the cause of Tetsu's symptoms. Finally, after what felt like hours, a system notification appeared:

**[Ding, congratulations to the host. You have completed the initial treatment…]**

Relieved, Reiki realized he had gathered invaluable experience—and a clearer picture of the changes happening in Tetsu's Byakugan.

As night fell, Baisen grew anxious, unable to sit idly any longer. Just as he was about to voice his frustration, the barrier faded, and Reiki emerged, looking exhausted but triumphant.

"Reiki!" Tsunade rushed to his side, channeling some of her chakra into him. "How did it go?"

"No issues with his health, Teacher," Reiki said, catching his breath. "Tetsu's Byakugan was the main source of trouble, but it's stabilized now. He'll be fine after some rest."

"So, the treatment worked?" Tsunade asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Yes. The symptoms stemmed from what I suspect is a form of bloodline boundary disease affecting the Hyuga," Reiki explained. "While the Uchiha clan's Sharingan has its side effects, I hadn't expected the Byakugan to have something similar."

Tsunade nodded thoughtfully, while Baisen, overhearing this, turned pale. Bloodline disease among the Hyuga? If Reiki's findings were correct, it could change everything for the clan.

"Well then," Tsunade said, directing her gaze at Baisen. "We'll leave. Chief Hyuga, if there's anything further, please bring Tetsu to Reiki for follow-ups."

Baisen stammered, "Thank you, Lady Tsunade…"

But before he could continue, she had already disappeared with Reiki.

Left standing awkwardly, Baisen's mind spun with questions. He could no longer deny that the young medical ninja had uncovered a condition within the Byakugan itself. And as Nobu approached to check on his son, Baisen knew he would need to reconcile with both Reiki and Tsunade, for the sake of his clan's future.


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