Naruto: You Call This A Medical Ninja?

As the conversation continued, Tsunade turned to Reiki with a serious expression.

"You know my situation well. The magic of the Sage Land of Shikkotsu requires an immense amount of chakra. Even now, with the chakra I've accumulated over such a long time, it's still insufficient."

"So, we're asking you if there's a way to improve it—a method that allows us to truly master Sage Mode," Tsunade said, getting straight to the point.

Reiki scratched his head, looking a bit helpless. "Teacher, you could've just said this directly. There's no need for so much buildup."

Still, he understood their concern. Improving their strength wasn't something he would oppose, but the serious way Tsunade and the others approached it almost made him think something dire had happened.

Reiki looked at Orochimaru first. "Master Orochimaru's physical condition is manageable. Continue with the original medication and training routine, but avoid conducting any experiments for at least a month. During this time, I'll adjust your body to its optimal state."

Orochimaru frowned. "No experiments for a month? But my current research is at a critical stage. If I stop now, it might take months to rebuild the progress!"

Ignoring Orochimaru's protests, Reiki turned to Jiraiya. "As for Jiraiya-sama, your issue isn't talent or physique—it's your lack of focus. You have too many distractions. Destiny's Child, Make-Out Paradise, and the energy you waste gathering 'materials'... it's no wonder you're struggling."

Reiki continued pointedly, "First, stop working on the next Make-Out Paradise. And don't even think about promoting it during the special training camp. Something's already wrong with Kakashi because of it."

Jiraiya's jaw dropped. "Stop updating it? But the next heroine in Make-Out Paradise is Tsunade—"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Before he could finish, Tsunade's fist landed, leaving Jiraiya with a swollen face that made him look like a pig's head.

Reiki chuckled, "Okay, Jiraiya's issue is solved. Now, about you, Tsunade-sensei?"

Tsunade cast a sharp glance at Orochimaru, causing him to step back cautiously. He feared Tsunade might treat him the same way she had Jiraiya.

Reiki continued, "Teacher, the chakra issue you mentioned isn't complicated. The solution lies in mastering Wood Release."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up. "Tsunade, have you awakened Wood Release?" he asked eagerly, recalling his prior research into this unique ability.

Tsunade nodded reluctantly. "Yes, I awakened it shortly after Nawaki did, but I sealed it. Do I really have to use Wood Release?"

Reiki explained, "Not necessarily. But mastering Wood Release would help resolve the lingering chakra issue and provide clarity. Teacher, I assure you—what happened to the First Hokage won't happen to you."

Tsunade seemed pensive. She already had the ability to use Sage Mode, but fully embracing it would likely affect the seal suppressing Wood Release within her. That was why she had raised this concern.

"I understand," Tsunade finally said. "Everyone is improving, and if I don't keep up, I'll fall behind. I'm heading to the Sage Land of Shikkotsu. You two handle things here in my absence. And Orochimaru, if you're not ready when I return..." Her gaze turned icy. "You know what happens."

With that, Tsunade left, leaving Orochimaru to grumble under his breath.

"Lord Orochimaru," Reiki added with a smirk, "your experiments can wait. Right now, I need to heal Jiraiya-sama before he ends up dead."

As Reiki worked on Jiraiya, Orochimaru sighed. "Reiki, there's something I need to discuss with you. It's about the extra power we found in Black Zetsu—the Yin-Yang Chakra."

Reiki raised an eyebrow. "Yin-Yang Chakra? Why, Orochimaru-sama, are you saying you've managed to create such chakra?"

Orochimaru smiled faintly and produced a test tube containing a small, glowing orb of energy.

"What?!" Reiki exclaimed, taken aback. "You've actually mastered Yin-Yang Release?"

Orochimaru nodded. "It's related to natural energy. Specifically, the energy of the Chikura clan. This energy can be transformed into Yin-Yang Chakra." He explained further, holding up the test tube for Reiki to inspect.

Reiki's mind raced. "Natural energy tied to Yin-Yang Chakra... Could this be the breakthrough he's been working toward?"

As Orochimaru continued explaining, Reiki couldn't help but marvel. This was no longer about mere combat improvements—Orochimaru was delving into the fundamental mysteries of the world itself.