Inside Konoha Hospital, Sarutobi Tōgo reclined on his bed and tried to move his legs.
It was only a slight movement, but he clenched his teeth, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
After struggling for ages, he finally moved his feet a little.
That tiny movement alone drained most of Sarutobi Tōgo's strength, and he collapsed back onto the bed.
The Anbu looking after him tucked his blanket back around him.
"Young Master Dongwu, you've already improved considerably.
Although it's still difficult, your legs are recovering at a considerable rate.
Give it some more time, and you'll definitely be able to walk normally again."
Lying in bed, Sarutobi Tōgo had begun to grow numb to these lines he had heard countless times.
Still, his legs really had improved a great deal, even if he could only move them slightly.
That night, that wooden spike that had appeared out of nowhere, and the Explosive Tag attached to it.
Although Sarutobi Tōgo had used Earth Release in time to save his life, his lower body had been severely injured in the explosion.
Both thighs had almost been destroyed, and his internal organs had nearly been blasted out too.
But none of that was the most important thing.
Most importantly, his Jill was gone.
Afterward, Sarutobi Tōgo had sent people to look for it, hoping to have it reattached.
But the Konoha Ninjas had found nothing at the scene.
Shattered. It had been blown to pieces, leaving nothing behind.
Lying there, Sarutobi Tōgo reached down to feel for his revolver again.
But every time he felt around, there was only emptiness.
His revolver really was gone.
Sarutobi Tōgo choked up again and looked at the Anbu caring for him.
"What did the doctors say?
Can we buy one and attach it?"
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