"Shiki really is amazing!"
The praise made Shiki feel a bit uneasy. Ever since his injury, he hadn't heard such words very often.
Shiki turned his head and was briefly taken aback.
Her snow-white coat hugged the graceful curves of her figure perfectly. Her fair skin, slightly flushed, seemed to bring some life to the bleak winter scenery.
Shiki recalled a familiar expression—her beauty could cause fish to sink, geese to fly away, flowers to blush, and the moon to hide.
There could hardly be a better way to describe her.
Because Sena-chan had always been naturally charming.
Regaining his composure, Shiki replied, "Sena-chan, you don't have to flatter me like that. I'm still not good enough."
But Hoshino Sena gently shook her head, her sweet smile never fading. "To me, Shiki has always been the strongest ninja."
Hmph.
Being treated like a child usually annoyed him, but for some reason, when it came from Sena-chan, it didn't bother him at all.
"Oh, by the way, Sena-chan," Shiki asked curiously, "don't you have work today?"
As a nurse and part-time Medical Ninja, Sena-chan's duties were usually quite heavy. That's why, until now, he had always gone to eat with Lee.
But recently, Master Guy had taken Lee for special training. Tenten was also busy and couldn't bring him meals, so Shiki had been eating alone these past two days.
Hoshino Sena smiled mysteriously and said, "Guess?"
Guess?
Shiki sighed inwardly. Why did girls always enjoy such pointless games?
He sighed, "At least give me a hint, Sena-chan?"
Sena blinked playfully. "It's about a big surprise."
A surprise?
Shiki thought for a moment—it wasn't his birthday, nor any kind of anniversary. The options were limited.
Seeing Shiki struggle, Hoshino Sena didn't push him further. She simply said, "Fine, I'll tell you directly. Don't get too excited after hearing it, okay?"
Shiki nodded, thinking to himself that he wasn't a kid anymore. Surely he wouldn't get overly excited over something like this.
Still, he put on an eager expression. He'd made it a point never to disappoint anyone who cared about him.
Clearly satisfied, Hoshino Sena continued, "I think I've found a way to help your leg heal quickly."
Shiki froze for a moment, afraid he had misheard. He asked cautiously, "What did you say?"
Seeing Shiki's shock, Sena's eyes sparkled with pride. "I said, I think I've found a way to heal your injured leg."
A way to heal my leg... and fast?
Joy crashed over Shiki like a tidal wave. He didn't even know how to express his excitement right then.
Sena gently took his hand. "Let's go eat first. After lunch, I'll treat you this afternoon. But let me be clear—I can't be blamed if it doesn't work."
Shiki nodded understandingly. He knew Sena-chan was usually very cautious. If she said this, it meant she probably had at least a 70 percent confidence in success.
Lost in thought, Shiki found himself glancing at Sena.
Had she already started thinking about how to heal him ever since he got injured?
Feeling the slight warmth in her hands, Shiki was overcome with a deep sense of emotion that was hard to put into words.
He had to become stronger—strong enough to protect everything he cherished now.
Chapter 65: Beginning the Treatment
After lunch, Shiki went home with Sena Hoshino.
Although the house wasn't particularly large, Shiki Uzumaki felt completely satisfied.
Inside the house, Sena Hoshino asked Shiki to lie on the bed first. He took off his heavy outer clothes, leaving only his thin undershirt.
Then she pulled up the legs of his pants just above his thighs.
Shiki felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, he possessed the mind of an adult. Being alone in a room with such a beautiful woman while half-undressed made things awkward.
But Sena didn't seem to mind it at all. One, she had already come to see Uzumaki Shiki as her younger brother.
And second, any doctor needed to maintain a dedicated and professional attitude when treating patients.
"Shiki," Sena said seriously, "during the treatment process, remember not to move under any circumstances."
Shiki nodded—it was naturally what a patient should do, to obey all instructions from the doctor.
Sena's expression grew more serious. As a doctor, if emotions clouded her judgment because the patient was family, it might affect the effectiveness of the treatment.
Besides, this condition would require extremely precise chakra control.
"I'll explain my general approach first, so you're mentally prepared," Sena's voice turned cool and clinical.
Shiki agreed. Normally, patients wouldn't need to know these details, but since he was somewhat of a half-trained medical ninja himself, knowing more might actually assist him.
After all, medical techniques in this world usually depended on chakra.
With Shiki's approval, Sena walked over and picked up his right leg, beginning to gently massage it.
Then she said, "Truthfully, this is still a rather rough idea of mine. This method might only work for you, Shiki."
"Only suitable for me?" Shiki looked surprised. He understood how different blood types meant that blood transfusions needed to be carefully matched. But what kind of healing method would only work for him?
"Sena-chan," he asked cautiously, "isn't that a bit too absolute?"
"It's not," Sena Hoshino replied. "Actually, I came up with this treatment method because of the first time I saw you."
"The first time you saw me?"
Shiki couldn't help but recall that afternoon when he'd just learned Danzo was forcing him to join Root Division. In his rage, he punched the ground, smashing his right hand and causing it to bleed heavily.
Instinctively, he had gone to the hospital.
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