Creak—
The old wooden door was pushed open from outside, letting out a harsh creak.
The person in the room looked up at the sound. Upon seeing who had arrived, he immediately said respectfully, "Father."
There was no expression on the First Raikage's resolute face. Yet when he saw his son covered head to toe in bandages, a trace of pity still flashed through his eyes. "How are you feeling?"
The Second Raikage's expression was filled with guilt. "I'm fine. I just let you down, Father."
"This isn't your fault. If anyone is to blame, it's us for underestimating our opponent's strength."
The First Raikage, A, slowly walked to his son's bedside. Although Kumogakure was suspected of breaking the rules, Sunagakure had still provided them with medical assistance.
Of the Gold and Silver Brothers, their injuries had been lighter. Coupled with the trace of Six Paths Bloodline in their bodies, they had quickly recovered and were already bouncing around as if nothing had happened. The Second Raikage, however, was in far worse condition. Two penetrating wounds had nearly claimed his life. Even after treatment, he would be unable to fully return to his peak condition for a long time.
"What about the Tailed Beasts?"
The First Raikage waved a hand. "Don't worry about the Tailed Beasts. No matter what, the Lightning Country will receive one. Speaking of which, the Nine-Tails that was originally within our Lightning Country somehow ended up in the Land of Flame."
"Those damned Uchiha again! Cough, cough, cough..." The Second Raikage clenched his fists furiously, but the movement tugged at his wounds, sending him into a violent coughing fit. His face flushed red in an instant.
The First Raikage immediately placed a hand on his shoulder and injected a stream of chakra into his body. "Enough.