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Chapter 42: Preparing to Do Some Secret Things!
Chapter 42: Preparing to Do Some Secret Things!
A major incident has occurred!
Out of the hundreds of candidates in the second exam, fewer than a hundred survived.
It's a disaster!
A complete disaster!
Almost none made it through.
The heavy casualties were entirely due to the surveillance systems being sabotaged, causing the three ninja villages to lose control over the exam area.
If it weren't for the timely intervention of the exam officials and the Konoha Anbu, it's possible no one would have survived at all.
From all the evidence, it's clear that Konoha has been severely infiltrated.
Otherwise, the enemy wouldn't have been able to infiltrate the Forest of Death and know the location of the surveillance lines.
Even Konoha's own ninjas didn't know these details.
Such a severe breach of security is why the village has been conducting extensive internal investigations over the past few days.
"And..."
Uchiha Meiyi seemed hesitant to speak.
"Your two teammates, Sanemaru, was stabbed in the chest to protect you, severely injuring his heart, and Kakashi also suffered serious injuries!"
The voice from the doorway finished Uchiha Meiyi's sentence.
Uchiha Shota!
His imposing figure at the door exuded a strong sense of pressure.
"What?!"
Doi had no idea his teammates had been through such ordeals.
But before he could get up, he was pushed back onto the bed.
Uchiha Shota, with one hand, restrained the struggling Doi and warned him, "Your priority now is to recover and perform well in the third exam. We'll deal with the rest later!"
He specifically mentioned this because Doi's abilities were attracting more and more attention.
Without sufficient status and strength, even the Uchiha clan might not be able to protect him.
Unless he never left the clan grounds, he would eventually have to face these challenges alone.
"I... understand!"
Doi's mind raced with thoughts, but he finally nodded slowly.
"The third exam is still over two weeks away," Uchiha Shota released his grip and followed Uchiha Meiyi out the door, pausing at the threshold. "And you... don't dare to let Meiyi down!"
Doi was completely baffled by those last words.
He didn't understand what the other meant.
What did it mean to not let Meiyi down?
How had he wronged his 'white thigh'? It was a complete slander.
Thud, thud!
Just as Doi was mentally protesting, hurried footsteps sounded at the door.
Looking up, he saw a figure rush in.
Wearing a white short-sleeved gi, a black leather belt around her waist, and loose hakama pants, she had a delicate and charming face with long, smooth hair and white eyes filled with concern.
"Doi-kun, you're finally awake!"
The young girl's voice was filled with excitement.
Hyuga Aozuki!
She truly lived up to her heritage as a member of the Hyuga clan, known for producing 'princesses.'
Not only was she beautiful, but she was also wealthy and generous.
When they first met, she had been bruised and covered in blood, looking utterly disheveled.
But once her injuries healed and she changed into clean clothes... well, her beauty and figure were truly top-notch.
Still, this was a twelve-year-old?
Hyuga Aozuki was the same age as Doi, but in certain aspects, she was 'gifted,' far surpassing Uchiha Meiyi, who was more like a 'flat chest.'
However, people in the ninja world mature very early, so this growth rate wasn't unusual.
"Why are you here...?"
Looking at her uninjured right leg and the lilies in her hand, Doi didn't understand why she was there.
"I heard you were seriously injured in the Forest of Death and have been very worried. I've been visiting you every day!"
Hyuga Aozuki walked to the bedside and expertly replaced the flowers in the vase.
Someone had brought him flowers, which was nice... or so he thought!
At this moment, Douhei finally understood what Uchiha Shouta meant by "not letting Yae down."
What a huge injustice!
He and Hyuga Aotsuki were as pure as the driven snow.
"Is that so? Aotsuki, do you know how Gouji and Kakashi are doing?"
Douhei inquired, hoping for some news.
Although his wounds had healed, the depletion of his chakra and the aftereffects of the soldier pills left his body feeling numb and weak.
No wonder Uchiha Shouta had insisted he stay in bed to recover; in this state, moving around was definitely not a good idea.
"I know..."
Hyuga Aotsuki softly explained the situation of Team Three's other members.
Douhei's expression grew increasingly grim.
Kakashi was doing relatively well.
Despite the severity of his injuries, medical ninjutsu had mostly healed him, and he had already been discharged from the hospital.
However, Yamato Gouji's condition was far more serious. The damage to his heart meant that even though he had survived, he could no longer continue as a shinobi.
Any intense physical exertion would put his life at risk.
"How could this happen..."
Douhei muttered to himself.
He knew all too well how devastating this news would be for Gouji.
As the last hope of the Yamato clan, Gouji had dedicated his life to the goal of reviving his family's honor.
"But that's the life of a shinobi, isn't it?"
Hyuga Aotsuki's voice was tinged with melancholy as she offered a consolation.
She, too, faced a similar fate.
Losing a leg meant she could no longer be a shinobi. Her future was like that of a caged bird, and a crippled one at that.
"Yes, that's the life of a shinobi!"
Douhei repeated bitterly.
The cruelty of being a shinobi was evident in the constant danger and the lack of any safety net. Many shinobi, unable to cope with their injuries or the loss of their careers, chose to end their lives.
The heart!
Such a vital organ was beyond the capabilities of the current Konoha Hospital to repair.
Even the pinnacle of medical ninjutsu, Tsunade, might struggle to treat such an injury, let alone anyone else.
The more Douhei learned about medical ninjutsu, the more he realized its limitations.
That's why he hadn't specialized in it, instead using his knowledge to pursue a path in biotechnology.
The heart!
It was the most intricate part of the human body.
Even in his previous world, he couldn't guarantee a 100% cure for such injuries.
But this wasn't his previous world; this was a world of chakra and natural energy, a world where resurrection and extraterrestrial beings were possible. Surely, there must be a way to treat a heart injury.
"So, are you willing to accept your fate?"
Douhei, almost on a whim, asked the despondent girl.
In response, Hyuga Aotsuki remained silent, a faint but intense flame flickering in her eyes before quickly fading.
Douhei also noticed how her legs appeared to be intact.
Transformation Jutsu!
While the jutsu could maintain her appearance as long as she had chakra, once it was depleted, her legs would revert to their injured state.
She likely kept up the act of being in a sorry state to amuse the clan elders, minimizing the harm she endured.
But she had used the jutsu to visit him in the hospital.
If this had been before the Forest of Death exam, Douhei would have done nothing.
But now, he had some new ideas. He took her hand, preparing to do something that no one else should know about.
(End of Chapter)
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