Before long, the daimyo's low fever began to subside. Uchiha Yū carefully examined his body. Although the daimyo had been saved, his body was practically ruined beyond repair.
His emaciated body likely would not withstand this year's cold winds. His body had deteriorated to varying degrees, and every minute he lived was a torment. A thoughtful look entered Yū's eyes. He wanted to go further; he was not satisfied with what he could gain now.
"The daimyo! The daimyo is awake!"
"Quick, quick! Inform the Eldest Prince that the daimyo's condition has improved."
"Tell His Highness to come at once. Thank you to everyone from Sunagakure. We will certainly repay you for what happened today."
Some rejoiced while others grieved. Those who had hoped for the Eldest Prince to ascend the throne were deeply displeased. They had been just one step away from advancing their positions, yet the daimyo, whom everyone had thought certain to die, had actually awakened. Of course, they did not dare express this openly. They could only join the nearby nobles in voicing concern for his health.
Uchiha Yū withdrew the Radiation Element from the daimyo's body. Seeing that he had awakened, he said, "The daimyo's life has been preserved. However, this illness has inevitably weakened his body. I will do everything I can to help him recover."
While everyone else was still scheming against one another, Uchiha Yū was the first to state his contribution. He merely wanted the daimyo, who had just recovered from a grave illness, to know who had saved him. At the same time, Yū made it clear that his body was weak—without Yū's help, he would not have many days left to live.
"Cough, cough... Give me some water."
The daimyo was extremely weak. With Uchiha Yū's help, he sat