In a mountain hollow.
Sasuke found a place to lean against the rock wall and lowered himself down with difficulty. Then he began examining the wounds covering his body, his expression somewhat gloomy.
The cuts and bruises covering his body aside, he estimated that he had broken at least three or four ribs. Even breathing tugged at his chest and caused a dull pain, leaving him unable to exert any strength.
"Damn it!"
His gloomy expression was not merely because of his injuries.
What he truly found difficult to accept was the agonizing pain stabbing through his Mangekyō Sharingan.
This was not the first time he had experienced this feeling. He knew it was a symptom of the Mangekyō Sharingan after its Dojutsu had been severely overtaxed.
Along with the pain came waves of dizziness.
After the mysterious man had been subdued by the leader and the battle had ended, the moment Sasuke relaxed, he suddenly felt as though he could no longer concentrate. Afterimages appeared around everything in his vision.
"Looks like I really overdid it. I wonder how long it'll take to recover."
Sasuke sighed.
At that moment, Haku walked over and asked Sasuke softly, "E, let me bandage your wounds!"
Sasuke had intended to refuse, but his body hurt too much, so he nodded sullenly.
Haku's technique was practiced, and he had also prepared excellent medicine. He quickly treated all of Sasuke's wounds.
"Thanks!"
Feeling much better, Sasuke thanked him.
"You're welcome."
Haku shook his head, then sat down beside Sasuke to rest.
After recovering somewhat, Sasuke finally had the leisure to look up and inspect the others who were also resting in the mountain hollow.
His gaze passed over Karin, Yakumo, Neji—who had left the Fusion State—Kimimaro, and finally Shion. Sasuke fell into thought.
In truth,