Hearing Reiki's question, Tsunade shook her head.
"No, as long as you've made contact with an Immortal Land, you'll have the chance to practice Senjutsu. Don't feel discouraged if you're struggling with it. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and I all faced challenges mastering it," Tsunade said, trying to reassure him. She knew that Reiki was used to succeeding in both training and missions, and she worried that failure would weigh heavily on him.
[Jiraiya, Orochimaru: Thank you]
"No, you misunderstand," Reiki said, smiling. "During my time in the Immortal Land, I developed a potion. It's designed to enhance one's origin. I only have one dose, but if it works, maybe you could try practicing Senjutsu again."
Tsunade's eyes widened. "A potion that enhances the origin?!"
Reiki nodded, taking out the potion. This was not the original Dragon Essence Potion but one he had modified for broader use. The original conditions for using the Dragon Essence Potion were too restrictive. Reiki's reputation as a pharmacist was well-earned.
"Reiki, keep this for yourself. It would benefit you more," Tsunade said hesitantly.
"I can always make more," Reiki interrupted, pressing the potion into her hands. "Please try it, Sensei. If it works and you master Senjutsu, it will be a boon for both of us."
Tsunade's eyes softened as she took the potion. Before she could respond, her attention was drawn to Nawaki, who had just walked in, looking dazed.
"Nawaki, what's wrong?" Tsunade asked, concern overtaking her stern expression.
"I'm fine, just tired. Don't wait for me at dinner," Nawaki muttered as he headed to his room.
Tsunade's worry deepened; Nawaki was her only remaining family.
"Sensei, Brother Nawaki seems troubled. Let me check on him," Reiki said, following him.
Tsunade lifted her hand to stop him but decided against it. She glanced at the potion in her hand, determined to try it.
...
In Nawaki's room, Reiki walked in with a warm smile. "Sensei sent me to treat you," he said.
"No need, I'm fine... I said I'm fine..." Nawaki tried to protest, but Reiki's persistence won out.
After a quick assessment, Reiki sighed. "Brother Nawaki, you're lovesick, aren't you?"
Nawaki flinched. Reiki's guess was spot on. The girl Nawaki liked was in love with someone else. He had believed he was working hard, that he was worthy, only to face disappointment.
Seeing Reiki's concerned eyes, Nawaki felt worse. Reiki always seemed to have girls around him without trying. It was frustrating.
"If you like someone, you should tell them," Reiki said earnestly. "Keeping it a secret won't end well. And remember, you're still young. Focus on getting stronger."
Nawaki stared at Reiki, half-amused, half-exasperated. Was this boy really only nine? "I'm okay now, really. Just don't tell my sister, or she'll never let me hear the end of it."
"Brother Nawaki, you need special training. Join us," Reiki said with a grin. "If you don't respond, I'll take it as a yes." He disappeared before Nawaki could object.
"Special training?! When did I agree... Roy, I have responsibilities..." Nawaki's voice trailed off.
...
Reiki made his way to the hospital and quickly spotted an old friend. "Shisui? Is he injured?" Reiki hurried to the independent ward where Uchiha Shisui was being treated.
Zanku, an experienced medical ninja, looked up. "Reiki, you're back?"
"Yes. How's Shisui?" Reiki asked.
"Just minor injuries. The initial debridement is done. He just needs rest," Zanku said. "You can go see him. I have another patient to tend to." He nodded and left, trusting Reiki to handle it.
Reiki entered the ward with a smile. "Hey, Shisui, heard you're hurt. The medic is here!" he joked, starting treatment.
Shisui groaned. "You took your time on that mission. And easy, it hurts..."
"Why do I feel like this injury is somehow my fault?" Reiki said, half-joking.
"It is, sort of," Shisui replied. "The enemy wasn't unbeatable, but they used one of your potions to enhance themselves and ambushed me. Three other ANBU were injured, and the target got away."
Reiki's eyes darkened with concern and guilt. He hadn't considered that his potions could be used against his allies. Shisui, knowing Reiki well, blamed himself for not accounting for the possibility during the fight. If he had, things might have gone differently.
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