Naruto: You Call This A Medical Ninja?

Naruto and Sasuke nodded obediently.

"Alright."

"If you're calling me teacher, it seems I'll be guiding you in the future," Reiki said with a smirk. "But before that, let's see how far you've come at this age. Watch closely—there's much to learn."

Reiki turned his focus to Shisui, who lay motionless before him.

"Alright, stop pretending," Reiki said calmly. "I know you can control this body now. Come out and talk."

His tone was casual, as though he were addressing an old friend.

A ripple of chakra coursed through Shisui's body. Slowly, his left eye opened, revealing the Rinnegan, and a horn sprouted from his forehead.

Ōtsutsuki Urashiki's voice emerged from Shisui's mouth, laced with defiance.

"Aren't you afraid I'll use this body to attack you?"

Reiki shrugged nonchalantly. "Not at all. Worst case, I'll kill Shisui along with you, save his soul and body, and restore him later. I'm a medical ninja, remember?"

He spread his arms, the very picture of confidence.

"You saw the fight earlier—I wasn't the main attacker. I just handled logistics. That's what I do."

Urashiki hesitated, clearly unsettled. "A... medical ninja? Are you implying your combat ability is inferior to your medical ninjutsu? Don't insult my intelligence—I've done my research."

"Holy Dragon Medical Ninja, Reiki. The power you wield is here." Urashiki's tone turned daring. "Why don't you show me?"

"Sure," Reiki said with a sly smile. "Ten-Tails, Moon-Gazer, come!"

He raised a finger, calling out names.

Boom!

The ground shook as two immense clouds of white mist erupted behind Reiki. Emerging from the mist were two awe-inspiring figures radiating overwhelming power—the Ten-Tailed Dragon and Moon-Gazer.

The sheer force of their chakra weighed down on everyone present.

Naruto and Sasuke instinctively stepped back, stunned by the monstrous aura emanating from their teacher.

"Is this... the real teacher?" Naruto whispered, his voice trembling.

"He's been hiding this from us," Sasuke added, his expression a mixture of awe and dismay. "We've trained so hard, but we're nowhere near his level..."

The oppressive aura struck even Urashiki, forcing him to take a step back in Shisui's body.

"Is this... the Ten-Tails? And that other monstrous thing you control?" Urashiki's voice wavered. "A medical ninja... You've hidden yourself well."

A bitter laugh escaped him as he recalled being attacked by an unknown force in the future—this same force.

Reiki sat cross-legged, his demeanor calm and commanding. "You've seen what you wanted to see. Now let's talk about your conditions."

"You're stuck in Shisui's body as a glorified power bank. I know you hate it. So, tell me—what do you want?"

Urashiki hesitated, the resistance in his voice giving way to a more subdued tone. "What's the point of me making demands? I've lost. As a prisoner, I don't have the right to negotiate."

The bitterness in his voice betrayed his true emotions. For all his bluster, Urashiki was a being capable of feeling defeat deeply.

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged glances, unsure how to react to the tension.

Reiki remained composed. "You don't have to stay like this forever. Once Shisui has fully mastered your power and can handle it independently, I'll grant you freedom."

Urashiki's laugh was sharp and mocking. "Grant me freedom? If you release me, your precious Shisui will die. How will you manage that?"

"I told you—I'm a medical ninja," Reiki replied. "You've seen my capabilities in the future. Do you doubt I can keep Shisui alive while removing you from his body?"

As he spoke, Reiki activated his Holy Hand Domain, a pair of glowing, spectral hands appearing before him.

The demonstration silenced Urashiki. He knew too well the incredible feats of medical ninjutsu Reiki could perform.

Naruto, still confused, turned to Sasuke. "What's he saying? I don't get it."

Sasuke sighed, rubbing his temple. "The teacher's negotiating with Urashiki to ensure Shisui gains his power without becoming unstable."

Naruto nodded slowly. "So... it's about making sure Brother Shisui gets stronger, right?"

"Exactly," Sasuke confirmed.

Urashiki broke the silence. "Alright. I'll agree... but how can I trust you'll keep your word?"

Reiki smiled. "Right now, you don't have a choice but to trust me. Or do you?"

Urashiki fell silent again, his hesitation palpable.

Naruto and Sasuke watched the exchange, feeling a new level of respect for their teacher.

Naruto whispered, "Sasuke... He's so calm, even with someone like Urashiki."

Sasuke nodded. "He's treating Urashiki like an unruly student. Compared to this, he's been so gentle with us..."

The realization left both boys speechless.

Urashiki finally sighed. "Fine. I'll cooperate... for now. But don't think I've given up entirely."

Reiki smirked. "That's good enough for me."

With the conversation concluded, he turned to Sasuke and Naruto.

"Well, boys, you've just witnessed the first step in conquering the wild Ōtsutsuki. Any questions?"

The two shook their heads in unison, too stunned to speak.