The tense atmosphere was heavy with unspoken pressure. Samui stared at Ginkaku, who was surprisingly smiling. "This outsider is quite intere
The tense atmosphere was heavy with unspoken pressure. Samui stared at Ginkaku, who was surprisingly smiling. "This outsider is quite interesting. Our clan is law-abiding."
"We're letting this slide, but next time, I can't guarantee Kinkaku won't kill you. He's a bit simple-minded, allowing you to gain the upper hand, but his strength is second only to the Raikage in Kumogakure. I advise you to flee tonight, or next time, it won't be so easy."
Ginkaku gestured, and the Kumogakure ninjas carried Kinkaku away. As Ginkaku passed Yugito, he paused, giving her a lingering look before hurrying off. It gave the distinct impression that they were trying to appear unconcerned, like trying to hide something obvious.
"Old man, it ended before I could even watch," Yugito pouted, grabbing Kai's arm. "But that punch was satisfying! Big-Boobs-Sister might have a crush on you now."
"Stop shaking me! You'll rattle my bones apart," Kai said, flicking her forehead. "Don't you have a crush on me?"
"Ugh, you're so vain! No way," Yugito's cheeks flushed as she rushed to Samui. "Big-Sister, let me introduce my Uncle. He might seem a bit greasy, but he's really reliable and safe."
Samui was taken aback by Yugito's childlike enthusiasm, her cheeks slightly reddening as she ruffled Yugito's hair. "Sister, I just want to protect them."
Suddenly realizing the urgency, Samui rushed towards the ruined camp. She found Kimimaro standing amidst scattered bones, behind him seven or eight injured children, ranging from four to five years old, with one slightly older, around six or seven, and a boy around ten.
The ten-year-old boy, upon seeing Samui, smiled weakly before collapsing, blood staining Kimimaro's robe.
"Darui-nii, are you alright?"
"Samui-neesan, please save Darui-nii! He fought those bad guys to protect us, and he was stabbed in the chest."
Two younger children, also injured, showed remarkable resilience, having survived the horrors of war. They grabbed Samui's arm, pulling her towards Darui.
"Atsui, Omoi, don't worry. I'll ask the elders to send medical ninjas," Samui said, trying to reassure them, but her composure faltered at the sight of Darui's grievous wounds.
His chest wound was fatal, several major arteries were severed. He'd survived only because Kinkaku and Ginkaku had toyed with him, intending to let him bleed to death. If she hadn't arrived, they would all be dead. But Samui was desperate.
Their status as refugees made them outcasts. The Third Great Ninja War had depleted medical resources, and with the Two-Tails' sealing, the elders wouldn't spare any medical ninjas for outsiders.
Feeling Darui's faint pulse, Samui's hand trembled. The helplessness of knowing she could save him but lacked the means was overwhelming.
"Nee-san, I'm sleepy… I want to sleep…" Darui mumbled, his eyelids heavy.
Samui's eyes welled up, and she covered her mouth, shaking her head. This was the same thing she'd heard before the death of the previous Two-Tails jinchuriki. And that sleep… had lasted until now.
"Excuse me, I seem to hear a damsel in distress. You seem to need help," Kai said, gently taking Samui's trembling hand. "I mean, medical ninjas. Don't get the wrong idea."
"Fatal chest wound, heart muscle laceration, irregular heartbeat, eighteen external wounds, thirteen on major arteries. He's lucky to be alive," Kai said, releasing her hand and quickly assessing the injuries.
"You… you're a medical ninja? Darui can be saved?" Samui was stunned. This youth, who called himself Nagato, had gone from a stranger to a mystery, and now, to someone seemingly miraculous. He was skilled in Lightning Release and medical ninjutsu, a rare combination.
"Medical ninjutsu is just a hobby. I've treated few people, but none have died under my care," Kai said, rubbing his nose. "But if you keep holding my hand, I can't guarantee he won't bleed out."
"I-I'm sorry. Please save Darui. I'll do anything if you save him," Samui said desperately.
Kai released her hand and produced three scrolls, placing them on the ground. With a bang, intricate seals rapidly spread across the ground, encompassing Darui.
"Medical seals?" Samui was astonished. As an elite jōnin, she knew the pinnacle of medical ninjutsu. Advanced medical ninjutsu, requiring numerous experienced medical ninjas, utilized seals to enhance healing.
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