Turns out it was stiffened by electricity
Hearing this unfamiliar word, Yakushi Nonō was completely baffled.
"What does 'bullsh*t' mean?"
"Uh...
..." Uchiha Chi paused for a moment and explained, "It means a compliment."
Yet Nonō still looked somewhat puzzled.
"Is there anything about me worth complimenting?"
Uchiha Chi shook his head.
The world kissed him with pain, yet he responded with a song; this was unquestionably a virtue.
Especially since someone like Nonō, having endured such immense torture, was still willing to care for these orphans and even take risks for them.
Uchiha Chi felt that kind of person was harsher than a harsh person. At least if it were him, he definitely couldn't do that; if he felt miserable, the first thing he would do was find a way to make this world feel pain.
Still, probably due to the different environment in the Root, such flashes of human nature were not valued; instead, they would become tactical weaknesses. Based on this mindset, Nonō had a mistaken perception of herself and might even be a bit socially withdrawn and insecure.
People in the Root are so troublesome...
Uchiha Chi curled his lip and stopped explaining, gently placing his hand on Nonō's wrist as a faint yet pulsing green light radiated within the dim room.
Warm Chakra flowed along its trajectory into Nonō's body, nourishing the earth like early spring rain as it coursed through her internal organs.
Nonō's pupils trembled slightly, a hint of emotion finally appearing on her face.
She could clearly feel that those hidden pains accumulated over several years were actually showing signs of melting away within this gentle Chakra.
"The hidden injuries on your body will take several months to heal properly."
Uchiha Chi withdrew his hand and said breezily, "Don't go dying before