Chapter 282: Proposing to Check Kushina’s Condition, Kakashi's Determination

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, as Minato stepped out of his room, he was met with an ominous atmosphere. Kushina was glaring at him with an intense expression, and her chakra was already flaring.

"Kushina, what's wrong?" Minato asked, perplexed. He turned to Reiki, who was emerging with breakfast, seeking help.

What could have happened overnight? Everything was fine last night, so why did Kushina now look like she was ready to knock him out?

"Reiki did all of this," Kushina snapped. "You're still just a child, and you're up early making breakfast for everyone. From now on, you're cooking with me."

Kushina's frustration was clear. After talking with Nozuki, Shizune, and the others the night before, she realized that Reiki often took on the cooking at the house, balancing it with training and tasks. He was busier than Minato and still managed to make meals that tasted amazing.

Minato let out a small sigh of relief. It was just about cooking.

"Brother Minato, come eat," Reiki called out. "Kushina-sama is going shopping with Shizune and the others soon. You stay here so I can check your condition."

Reiki's tone was cheerful, but Minato recognized his serious intentions. As a skilled medical ninja, Reiki could diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, even Minato's nagging health issues.

"Alright," Minato agreed, joining them at the table. He was still shaken by Kushina's earlier glare.

After breakfast, the women left for their outing, and Shisui returned to the Uchiha compound. Only Reiki and Minato remained in the courtyard.

"Brother Minato, does Sister Kushina's control over the Kyuubi ever falter?" Reiki asked bluntly.

"Not really," Minato admitted, a touch of worry in his voice. "But she hasn't mastered the power of the Kyuubi yet."

Though Kushina's Uzumaki heritage gave her a strong physique, exceptional chakra, and formidable sealing techniques to suppress the Nine-Tails, drawing on the Kyuubi's power was another matter entirely. Minato had seen how the malevolent beast's aura resisted recognition, even when Kushina tried to communicate with it.

"I see," Reiki said thoughtfully. "Let me check you first, and then, if the time is right, I'll check Sister Kushina too."

Reiki placed his hand on Minato's back, easily healing hidden training-related injuries and internal issues. Even Minato's chronic fatigue, including organ strain, was alleviated.

"Reiki, your talent as a medical ninja is remarkable," Minato said, astonished at the newfound energy coursing through him. "If you dedicated more time to training, I think you could surpass even Tsunade-sama."

"Brother Minato, I know what I'm doing. This is my path," Reiki replied confidently. "How about we find Kakashi and the others for some training?"

Minato laughed, shaking his head. "You never change, do you? Let's go."

At the training grounds, Minato watched with a frown as Reiki engaged Obito, Kakashi, and Rin. The scene before him left him questioning his teaching methods. While he was proud of his students—Kakashi with his impressive swordsmanship and ninjutsu, Obito with his Sharingan and solid taijutsu, and Rin's sharp tactical analysis—Reiki's overwhelming power surprised him.

Reiki, the same age as his students, was defeating them without breaking a sweat. The difference in strength was astonishing.

"Teacher, can we spar with Reiki again?" Kakashi, now healed, asked seriously.

"Yes," Minato said, nodding. "But did you learn anything from the last match?"

"We need better coordination," Kakashi admitted. "Reiki's speed and strength have improved again, and he's better at swordsmanship than I am. We can't take him on individually. We need to work as a team."

A gleam of determination shone in Kakashi's eyes. He realized that training with Reiki offered more growth than many missions could.

Minato's doubt vanished. Kakashi was indeed a promising talent. 

The second round of battle started, but once more, Reiki emerged victorious, using the trio as training props. By evening, the exhausted Kakashi approached Reiki.

"I'm done," Kakashi said, defeated. "Can I just buy some potions from you instead?"

Reiki smiled. "Of course. I was going to give them to you anyway."

He laid out a series of potions: "This is a spirit-clearing potion for mental focus when practicing sword techniques. This one's a body-strengthening potion—your physique is too lean. And these are stamina and recovery potions. Don't just use them in battle; push yourself during training to unlock your full potential."

Even Minato, watching from the side, felt a hint of envy. These were rare items on the market, hard to acquire even with money.

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