[Hiss!]
Haku, checking his body in a forest and sensing his condition, sucked in a sharp breath.
This time, most of his injuries had come from the strain of opening the Eight Gates and using Daytime Tiger, making them somewhat different from the injuries caused by the Raikage's attack last time.
Overall, the damage was less severe than last time, but recovery would be slower. Last time, his wounds had mostly been external; this time, they were mainly internal.
Looks like I'll have to keep a low profile for a while again.
Haku could not help wondering whether he had offended some powerful expert proficient in curse techniques.
Otherwise, why did he suffer injuries that nearly crippled him every time he got a little stronger?
As he let his thoughts run wild, he treated himself and inwardly praised his own wisdom in seeking out Tsunade to learn medical ninjutsu.
If he had not learned medical ninjutsu, he did not know how many times he would have already slept forever in the wilderness. Of course, Haku never reflected on the fact that, if he had not known medical ninjutsu, he would not have been so reckless as to keep picking fights with people he could not beat.
While Haku was still treating his wounds, he suddenly sensed that one of the traps he had set nearby had been triggered.
Hm? Someone's coming!
Haku looked up in the direction of the triggered trap.
[Whoosh!]
A figure dressed in Hidden Rain combat gear was approaching.
Without hesitation, Haku got to his feet and began to flee.
Haku had recognized him. It was Mifune from Hidden Rain. Though Hanzo had not come after him personally, Haku's injured body was no match for Mifune either.
Mifune had also spotted Haku fleeing ahead, but he did