She didn't realize that there was indeed another girl named Karin, who could still recover quickly even after someone had sucked her blood.
The Uzumaki Clan itself was known for its highly active cells and incredible regenerative capabilities.
But
this was only the beginning.
Only a small portion of Shiki's meridians had transformed. To be continued.
Chapter 179: Rebirth
If the first wave of pain was like sprinting at full speed through bitter cold winter—until your gums swelled from the chill—
and desperately wanting to breathe, yet every inhale freezing your throat and nearly paralyzing your lungs…
that might sound similar, but it barely compared to the agony Shiki was enduring.
His whole body felt hollow, his brain suffocated, his entire being numb.
As if he no longer belonged to the living world—
yet pain flooded his mind. Even in its earliest stages, it had already reached an unbearable level.
Then came the Creation Rebirth technique, accelerating rapid regeneration throughout his meridians. But with it came sensations—tingling, numbing, as though countless ants gnawed at his flesh—
adding yet another layer to his torment.
"This soon?"
Shizune stared wide-eyed, hugging herself tightly. It seemed unthinkable that Shiki Uzumaki would feel such intense pain this early on.
His once-handsome face contorted in agony, now looking almost monstrous.
The sound of grinding teeth echoed through the room.
Yet Shizune noticed that Shiki kept his mouth tightly shut.
He feared biting through his own gums and showing blood to Tsunade-sama.
Even at a moment like this, he still thought about the bigger picture.
What a remarkable person.
Stunned by the scene before her, Shizune couldn't speak—even if she wanted to.
Because the treatment had already begun, and no disturbance could be tolerated.
Gaaah…
Even without opening his mouth, his bulging eyes and the deep, agonized moan escaping from his throat sounded horrifying.
Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly—but how could such a gentle transformation compare to this torment?
Shiki had completely lost himself. At this moment, emptiness gripped his very soul.
His brain felt overwhelmed by something indescribable—he could no longer think.
Yet from his lower abdomen, chakra surged outward toward various parts of his body.
It had become a reflex—more accurately, Shiki's mind had long been overtaken by the pain.
If he truly survived this ordeal, he probably wouldn't understand how he'd made it through.
Inch by painful inch, the meridians spread through Shiki's body, each expansion following an explosive surge of chakra.
After destruction arose regeneration—a shimmer of hope stitching everything back together.
Even the word "repair" feels inaccurate here—it would be better described as rebirth.
Tsunade's sweat began to drip from her forehead. It had been many years since she'd experienced battle or healed anyone, yet her first attempt at treatment was an operation of this scale.
In truth, it was extremely challenging for her too, since the success rate of this surgery wasn't one hundred percent.
And judging by the boy's reaction before her, the pain of this operation might have exceeded even her expectations.
But once the operation had begun, someone like her would never allow it to be interrupted.
"Shiki Uzumaki, right? If you're really carrying some burden, then hold on here. You'll die if you dare to die—you don't even deserve the honor of being inscribed on the Memorial Stone, Shiki Uzumaki."
Tsunade's tone was sharp—no surprise, really. She wasn't the type to hand out soft words of encouragement, especially not now.
But maybe it was exactly this kind of brutal honesty that was keeping Shiki going.
"What a style so typical of Tsunade!"
Shiki swallowed the blood that had reached his throat and thought with wide eyes.
He never expected Tsunade's fierce shout could actually break through the numbness in his mind, waking him up just a little.
All that is rotten must break before true rebirth can begin.
All that decayed and obstructed Shiki Uzumaki's Meridians ignited a raging fire in his lower abdomen, burning along old paths throughout his body.
Right behind it surged vibrant vitality—the green chakra seemed to be healing every wound.
[The Creation Rebirth Technique] was originally a jutsu meant to restore any damage.
Only, it couldn't bring back those already dead.
"Ten percent of the Meridians have been restored," Shizune exclaimed in awe. Although she understood the regenerative capabilities of the Creation Rebirth Technique,
The injuries covering Shiki Uzumaki's body were nearly impossible to recover from.
Perhaps only Tsunade-sama dared do something like this—and not just restoring them, but also destroying the previously necrotic pathways.
Inside the room, for reasons unknown, gradually emerged a faint air of dread. The tranquility of morning outside contrasted sharply with the eerie creaking sounds emanating from within.
Not even a single sparrow dared linger nearby. As time passed and pedestrians increased on the street,
When they walked near that inn, they couldn't help but shiver involuntarily.
"What's going on? There's something really creepy about this place."
"There's definitely something strange here. Maybe ghosts?"
"Who knows? Let's get out of here fast."
To ordinary people, the presence of ninja remained imperceptible, yet the aura and killing intent radiating from Tsunade's room combined with Uzumaki Shiki's intense pain spread outward into the surroundings.
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