"Ah..." Ueno Kei felt as though he had taken a trip through hell. His entire body seemed to have endured countless punishments—burning hot and freezing cold at once. The double torment of body and mind left him in unbearable pain.
Ueno Kei slowly opened his eyes and cautiously tried to move his body. Instantly, he felt as though lightning had struck him. His brow furrowed, and his entire body felt like it was about to tear apart.
"Ha... ha..." Ueno Kei struggled into a sitting position, supporting his forehead with one hand and lightly shaking his head twice to clear it a little.
"Where is this?" Ueno Kei painstakingly identified his surroundings. He was currently in a relatively enclosed room. Aside from the bed he lay on, there were no other furnishings.
"Lord Kei! You're awake!" At that moment, a man dressed in a white medical coat entered. Seeing that Ueno Kei had regained consciousness, he said joyfully, "I'll report to Lord Hokage immediately."
Without waiting for Ueno Kei to react, he quickly left.
Watching the medical ninja who had rushed in and then rushed away just as quickly, Ueno Kei opened his mouth, only to force the words he had intended to say back down.
Afterward.
Ueno Kei briefly checked his physical condition. Seeing himself covered in bandages, he helplessly shook his head, gave a bitter smile, and muttered, "I'm covered in wounds again. I've practically been wrapped up like a mummy."
"Fortunately, while the injuries are serious, I'll recover as long as I spend some time recuperating," Ueno Kei murmured. He knew better than anyone just how grave the injuries he had sustained in his battle with Orochimaru were.
If he had not received treatment in time, they might not necessarily have endangered his life, but permanent damage