Early the next morning, Shinji did as he always did: the moment he got up, he activated Naobi and sensed Neji, Kimimaro, and Karin one by one.
Neji's condition remained stable.
The "biological exoskeleton" that had gained sentience had shown no signs of change for now. Perhaps that was because the sentience imparted by the Tenseigan Chakra was still rudimentary. It was also possible that the "biological exoskeleton" had been inscribed inside and out with too many Sealing Jutsu formulas by Shinji.
Next was Kimimaro. His condition was somewhat dire.
The Tenseigan Chakra he had received the day before had indeed suppressed his illness for a time, but as soon as it was depleted, his condition immediately came roaring back.
"Looks like I'll have to talk this over with Orochimaru. If Kimimaro keeps pushing himself like this, I'm afraid his body won't hold out much longer!"
As long as Kimimaro rested and focused on recovering,
the "biological exoskeleton" Shinji had implanted in him might not cure his Bloodline Disease, but it could at least ease his symptoms and slow its progression.
But Kimimaro wasn't resting. On the contrary, he'd increased his training, which was undoubtedly making his condition worse.
"Interesting."
Shinji had made a new discovery, though.
As Kimimaro's illness worsened, the Shikotsumyaku Chakra collected by the "biological exoskeleton" implanted in his body was growing stronger and stronger.
After that, Shinji sensed Karin's Spirit Body as usual.
But as he continued, his brows gradually drew together. After a long while, his expression darkened, and he let out a sigh.
The thing he'd feared had happened after all.
The "Power of All Things" that Karin's body had been producing for months seemed to have dried up. For two days in a row, he hadn't sensed the slightest increase in her Spirit