Mito's skin, which had previously been somewhat pale, changed to a fresher hue, like someone who had just woken up from a long, refreshing sleep.
Mito's hair, which had already changed color, began to transform again—from the tips to the roots, the characteristic red of the Uzumaki clan started to return. Strand by strand, the dark red hair turned into a bright red, shimmering under the room's light.
However, on the other side, Reiji began to feel the terrible effects of this technique.
Reiji's body tensed, his muscles felt as if they were being pierced by hot needles.
Reiji's ears began to ring, and the world seemed to spin.
The next second, blood started to drip from Reiji's nose—then from his mouth, from both of his ears, and even from his eyes.
Kushina, who was watching this from a distance, was shocked and immediately tried to approach Reiji.
"Stop! You'll die if you keep this up!" Kushina shouted worriedly.
However, as if there were an invisible wall, Kushina stopped in her tracks.
The sealing technique that Reiji had set up not only activated the seal but also formed a barrier around him to prevent anyone from interrupting the process.
Tsunade, who had been watching seriously from the beginning, now looked much more anxious.
Tsunade's eyes widened, her jaw clenched.
Now, seeing Reiji's worsening condition, something began to stir within Tsunade.
Awe? Horror? Or perhaps something deeper?
Meanwhile, Nawaki fell silent.
Where Nawaki was neither a medical expert nor a Fuinjutsu master.
However, seeing someone willing to sacrifice themselves this far to save another, Nawaki felt something within him change.
Nawaki clenched his fists tightly.
At that moment, Nawaki vowed in his heart:
"Whatever Reiji asks for, I will do it!"
The transformation of Mito continued.
Mito's body, which had previously looked frail, slowly returned to its best condition.
The fine lines on Mito's face completely disappeared.
Mito's muscles became firm again.
Mito's breathing was more stable, deeper.
And as the transformation finally reached its peak, Mito opened her eyes.
Mito finally opened her eyes.
As Mito saw her reflection in the surface of the mirror in the room, shock crossed her face.
Where Mito raised her hand, touching the now smooth skin, the bright red hair, and the body that felt stronger than before.
Mito lifted her hand to touch her own face, as if she couldn't believe what had just happened.
Then, Mito's gaze shifted to Reiji.
Reiji, who was now kneeling on the floor, blood flowing from his lips, his eyes blurry, and his body trembling violently.
"It's over…" Reiji murmured in a barely audible voice.
"Khuhk!"
A large amount of blood spilled from Reiji's mouth, soaking the wooden floor beneath.
Without a second thought, Tsunade tried to step forward, but the barrier seal still stood firm, blocking her.
"Reiji!!" Kushina cried out, her fists clenched, anger and fear evident in her voice.
But before Kushina could do anything, Mito moved.
With a speed that someone of Mito's age— or more accurately, someone who had just returned to youth—should not possess, Mito knelt beside Reiji and caught his body before he fell completely.
"This… this really worked…" Mito murmured.
Mito's tone was filled with shock, but also deep emotion.
However, upon seeing Reiji's condition, Mito's shock turned into profound concern.
Without hesitation, Mito lifted Reiji's body and gently carried him to the bed, as if she were handling something extremely precious.
With a single hand movement, Mito dispelled the barrier seal.
As soon as the seal vanished, Tsunade rushed forward and pressed both hands to Reiji's chest.
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