But opening the Fifth Gate of the Eight Gates took a tremendous toll on Rock Lee's body. After that ferocious onslaught, he was already covered in injuries himself.
In the end, Gaara seemed to lose his temper and tried to crush Rock Lee to death with sand.
Fortunately, Might Guy stepped in just in time and blocked the sand. Although he saved Rock Lee's life, it also meant that Rock Lee had lost.
Yet even though Rock Lee had fainted from the pain, he still rose to his feet, shocking everyone. His fighting spirit left them all in awe.
But bad news soon arrived.
Rock Lee's injuries were severe. Konoha's current medical capabilities could not treat them, and he might never be able to be a shinobi again.
The Results Are In
"Xia Mu, how could this happen? Rock Lee..." Tenten's eyes reddened, her face full of disbelief.
Xia Mu said nothing. He simply reached out and pulled Tenten into his arms.
It took Neji a long while to process the news as well. Clenching his fists, he said, "Rock Lee used his life to embody his ninja way. He was risking everything to achieve his dream!"
Yes. Precisely because it was a dream that required him to risk his life, Rock Lee's determination was so stirring. But his current condition was all the more heartbreaking, as though fate had never been something people could resist.
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and the others felt miserable as well.
They had fought side by side in the Forest of Death not long ago. Who would have thought Rock Lee would end up like this?
Without Rock Lee as a companion in the future, things might feel rather lonely.
Seeing Tenten cry so sadly, Xia Mu hurriedly used Chakra Threads to connect their foreheads