Watching the medical ninjas bustling around him, Mizuki finally caught his breath, got to his feet, and pushed the door open. Inoichi Yamanaka had been waiting outside for some time. What surprised Mizuki was that the Third was there as well.
"Why are you here?" Mizuki hurriedly bowed.
"No need for formalities. You've worked hard," the Third said. "How is the situation inside?"
"He's out of danger now. The sealing technique succeeded. Judging by the chakra expenditure, he probably won't wake up for several days. Once he gets through this transitional period, the rest will depend on his luck."
"Mm. You did very well this time. What comes next is the medical department's responsibility." The Third nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Inoichi Yamanaka. "This isn't the place for a report. Come to my office later and explain everything in detail. I want to know exactly how serious things are."
By the time he left the hospital, it was deep into the night again. Thinking about how often he had been returning home at midnight lately, Mizuki could only smile bitterly. Even when he had been forced to work overtime in his previous life, he had never been this exhausted.
Just as Mizuki was about to head home, he spotted two familiar figures. Uzuki Yugao and Tsubaki stood outside talking, seemingly waiting for news from inside.
"Why are you two here?" Mizuki asked.
"Hello," Yugao said, sounding anxious. "How is Hayate?"
Over the past few days, Yugao, as an Anbu member, had certainly received more intelligence than Mizuki. She was also fully aware of the pressure weighing on the Third. Now that they had finally found a solution, even if it involved a small risk, Hayate Gekko's current condition made it worth trying.
"Don't worry." Mizuki smiled. "He's fine