The low fever in the Daimyo's body quickly began to subside. Uchiha Yuu carefully examined him. Although the Daimyo had been saved, his body was practically ruined beyond repair.
His emaciated body probably would not withstand this winter's cold winds. Various parts of him had deteriorated to different degrees; every additional minute he lived was an ordeal. A thoughtful look appeared in Yuu's eyes. He wanted to go further and was not satisfied with what he could gain now.
"The Daimyo! The Daimyo is awake!"
"Quick, quick! Inform the First Prince that the Daimyo is doing better."
"Have His Highness come at once. Many thanks to everyone from Sunagakure. We will certainly repay you for what happened today."
Some rejoiced while others worried. Those who had been hoping for the First Prince to ascend the throne were deeply displeased. They had only been one step away from advancing their own status, yet the Daimyo, whom everyone had thought certain to die, had actually awakened. Naturally, they did not dare express this openly. They could only echo the nobles around them in worrying about his condition.
Uchiha Yuu withdrew the Radioactive Element from the Daimyo's body. Seeing that he had awakened, he said,
"The Daimyo's life has been preserved, but this illness has inevitably weakened his body. I will do everything I can to help the Daimyo recuperate."
While everyone else was still scheming against one another, Uchiha Yuu was the first to claim credit. He merely wanted the Daimyo, who had just recovered from a serious illness, to know who had saved him. Moreover, by stating that his body was weakened, Yuu made it clear that without his help, the Daimyo would not have many days left.
"Cough, cough. Get me some water."
The Daimyo was extremely weak at the