In the operating room, Kagami Uchiha had woken from the anesthesia. The first thing he saw was his intact, newly regenerated arm. Because it had grown anew, its skin was as smooth as a newborn baby's, looking as though the slightest touch might damage it.
Kagami moved his arm a little. Perhaps because he had been without it for so long, its movements felt somewhat awkward, but he could feel his blood flowing through it again. Unlike an arm attached by other means, this one was the perfect fit for him.
"Uncle Kagami, how does it feel?" Tsunade took a light, panting breath. Having used so much chakra, she was covered in sweat. "Your arm must have been severed in a hurry. The cut was uneven in some of the finer areas. Sorting all of that out again was exhausting."
"Thank you for all your hard work, Tsunade." Kagami Uchiha held back his elation and glanced at the other Medical Ninja who had assisted her. "And thank you, everyone."
"No, it was our duty, Lord Kagami." One of the Medical Ninja beside him was exhausted too, but Kagami's words brought a smile to his face.
The other Medical Ninja felt the same way. They had worked hard to regenerate someone else's arm, and although it was their duty, receiving thanks for their efforts undoubtedly filled them with pride—especially when that gratitude came from one of the village's senior leaders.
"Uncle Kagami, your newly regenerated arm is like a newborn. It'll take some time for its condition to match the rest of your body. Don't rush it. Take things slowly, and sooner or later it'll be just like your original arm," Tsunade said.
"I understand." Kagami nodded. She was a professional Medical Ninja. Since she said his rehabilitation needed to proceed