In an operating room at Konohagakure Hospital.
Rock Lee lay half-naked on the operating table, his expression filled with determination.
Tsunade put on her medical uniform and looked at Rock Lee solemnly.
"Rock Lee, I'll ask you one last time. Have you truly decided to undergo this operation?"
"I hope you've thought this through. If it succeeds, you'll recover. If it fails, you'll die!"
Rock Lee's eyes were calm as he spoke evenly.
"Please go ahead with the operation, Lady Tsunade. Since I'm lying here, I've already prepared myself for whatever happens."
"Good!"
Tsunade nodded slightly, approval showing in her eyes.
All my efforts weren't wasted!
She raised her right hand, and Shizune, who had been waiting beside her, understood immediately.
She stepped forward and gave Rock Lee an injection of anesthetic.
Rock Lee's consciousness gradually blurred, and his entire body lost all sensation of pain.
"Lin Mu, I'll repeat this one last time. Follow my hand signals during the operation.
"Don't waste any time. Any delay will greatly increase the risk of failure!"
Tsunade's expression was utterly serious. This was Lin Mu's first time in an operating room.
Moreover, they were dealing with a condition that even she found difficult. She had no choice but to remind him repeatedly.
"Don't worry, Lady Tsunade. I remember everything."
Lin Mu was equally serious. Rock Lee's life was at stake, and he would not be careless.
Tsunade straightened her medical uniform and looked solemnly at Rock Lee.
Rock Lee now lay facedown on the operating table. His physique was lean and muscular, with his spine clearly protruding along his back.
Tsunade extended her right hand and gestured along the length of his spine.
Lin Mu immediately understood what she meant. He stepped forward and held out both hands, a deep green glow