Placing one's hopes on someone else was an extremely dangerous thing, especially since the relationship between Kirigakure and Konoha was not actually very good.
During the Third Shinobi World War, the two villages had fought many times. Their relationship had only eased somewhat recently, but they were not allies—merely temporary partners.
However, Chōjūrō had no other choice. The Mizukage had been severely injured in an Akatsuki ambush, and Kirigakure's medical ninja were simply unable to treat her.
Kirigakure had only just ended the Bloody Mist Policy. If the Mizukage died at such a time, the entire village would surely plunge into turmoil.
Thus, with no other options left, Chōjūrō could only seek help from Uchiha Shunichi, Tsunade's disciple.
Watching Chōjūrō kneel on the ground and beg, Uchiha Shunichi wore a somewhat strange expression. To many traditional ninja, people from other villages were simply untrustworthy.
"The Mizukage's condition... is critical?" Uchiha Shunichi was somewhat surprised as he began considering whether he should save Mei Terumi.
Uchiha Shunichi did not care much about the political relationships in the shinobi world, so naturally, he did not care about the consequences of treating the Mizukage. But if he could obtain some benefits in exchange...
"The Mizukage protected us, and now she... Our village's medical ninja lack the necessary skill. We can barely keep the Mizukage alive. You are our only hope now..." Chōjūrō knelt on the ground, pleading with all his strength.
"How long can the Mizukage's condition be maintained?" After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Shunichi asked.
"At most... at most half a day." Chōjūrō hesitated before answering. From Uchiha Shunichi's words, he seemed to have heard a glimmer of hope.
"Is she still conscious?" Uchiha Shunichi continued asking.
Chōjūrō shook his head. "There's no way for her to remain conscious anymore. The