OBS Chapter 832 Forehead
Chapter 832 Forehead
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, not only because he had just gone through a life-or-death battle, but also because the girl in front of him was seriously injured.
"Although Susanoo blocked the direct impact of 'Evening Elephant,' the shockwave, powerful enough to distort space, still managed to penetrate the defense..."
Zhang Hai frowned, his Sharingan revealing the full extent of Mei Terumi's condition.
Four ribs were broken, the left arm was fractured, the spine suffered severe concussion, and internal organs were displaced and bleeding to varying degrees. The skeleton throughout the body was like a set of scattered building blocks, extremely fragile.
"This girl is incredibly lucky," Zhang Hai sighed softly. An ordinary ninja would have died on the spot from internal injuries of this severity. Fortunately, Mei Terumi possessed two bloodline limits, giving her a physique far exceeding that of ordinary people. Combined with his desperate block, she barely managed to stay alive.
"The most painful part is yet to come."
Zhang Hai's hands moved without stopping, continuously injecting pure Yang-attribute chakra into her body, repairing her damaged meridians and organs little by little. He knew that when she woke up, the excruciating pain of her dislocated bones being reconnected, and the unbearable itching as her cells regenerated, like thousands of ants gnawing at her heart, would come in waves, enough to drive her to the brink of mental collapse.
"Click."
With a soft crack, Zhang Hai skillfully repositioned her dislocated scapula. The unconscious Mei Terumi's brows furrowed in pain, and she let out an unconscious groan.
To prevent any deviations in subsequent treatment, Zhang Hai did not hesitate at all. He conjured a sharp chakra scalpel at his fingertips and precisely sliced open her already tattered combat suit.
Her clothes slipped down, revealing the girl's once fair skin, now covered with bluish-purple bruises.
Zhang Hai's eyes were free of any distractions, filled only with the calm and meticulousness of a physician. He quickly retrieved a large quantity of bandages and specially made liniments from his storage scroll.
"If it is not properly secured, even the slightest movement could cause secondary injury."
He began a meticulous and lengthy "project." First, he used a wooden board to fix the broken arm and ribs, then he applied ointment evenly to the bruises, and finally, he took the bandage and, starting from her neck, wrapped it tightly and tightly around her neck, circle after circle.
Before long, the once graceful young girl was wrapped up like a "mummy" with only her head sticking out.
Inside the cave, light and shadow flickered on the stone walls, and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood and the fragrance of herbs.
"pain……"
Even wrapped up like a mummy, Mei Terumi's large, exposed eyes were still brimming with tears. The excruciating pain that penetrated to the bone did not lessen as her injuries stabilized; instead, it became even clearer as her mind cleared. Each breath felt like swallowing shards of glass, and the tearing agony made her let out soft whimpers.
Zhang Hai frowned slightly as he looked at her tearful appearance.
"Don't cry, tears won't stop the pain."
He casually took out an exquisite jade box from deep within his ninja tool pouch. As soon as the lid was opened, a strange and rich fragrance instantly filled the entire cave.
Lying quietly inside was a dazzling red flower, its petals seemingly formed from congealed blood. This was a rare herb that Scorpion had accidentally discovered while searching the world for materials to create human puppets. It was said to have extremely strong nerve-numbing and analgesic effects, but because its medicinal properties were too potent, ordinary people could not use it directly.
A wisp of chakra flame ignited at Zhang Hai's fingertips as he skillfully added several auxiliary medicinal herbs. The instant the hibiscus melted upon contact with the fire, he precisely controlled the heat, blending the remaining powder into the red liquid.
In a short while, a crystal-clear, red pill with an enticing sweet fragrance took shape in his palm.
"Open your mouth." Zhang Hai held the pill to Terumi Mei's lips.
Mei Terumi sobbed, yet obediently parted her pale lips slightly.
The pill melted in the mouth, not bitter at all, but rather sweet like honey. Immediately afterwards, a refreshing coolness rushed down the throat, instantly spreading throughout the body.
A miracle happened.
The excruciating pain of her fractured bone, which had been driving Mei Terumi to the brink of madness just a moment ago, was now soothed by a cool, gentle hand. The cool sensation not only took away the pain but also made her feel light and airy, as if she were floating on a cloud, so comfortable that she almost wanted to moan.
“Wow…it’s amazing…” Mei Terumi blinked, her tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxing, and a blush even appeared on her face due to the effects of the medicine. “It doesn’t hurt at all anymore, and it even feels…a little comfortable.”
She stared longingly at the jade box in Zhang Hai's hand, her tone tinged with a hint of coquetry: "Um... could you give me another one? The feeling is just so wonderful..."
"No."
Zhang Hai closed the lid expressionlessly, put the jade box away again, and said in a cold and unquestionable tone, "This thing is made from a highly poisonous substance. Although it can relieve pain, it is extremely addictive. Taking one pill will save your life, but taking two pills will make you unable to live without it and turn you into a cripple."
Mei Terumi pouted somewhat aggrievedly, but seeing Zhang Hai's stern gaze, she could only obediently shut her mouth.
Seeing that she had calmed down, Zhang Hai's previously relaxed expression instantly darkened, and his tone became stern.
"It doesn't hurt anymore? Then let's settle the score."
Zhang Hai looked down at the immobilized girl, his eyes filled with exasperated anger. "Mei Terumi, is your brain filled with mush? The Seven Ninja Swordsmen were on their way to escape! They were being chased like stray dogs by that monster that opened the Gate of Death. What were you and the other Anbu called out for? To send you to your deaths! To be cannon fodder to block the attack! And you actually stupidly followed those people and charged forward?"
He pointed to the pitch-black night outside the cave entrance, his voice rising a few decibels: "If I hadn't happened to be passing by, if I hadn't risked using my Mangekyou Sharingan to take that attack, you would have been ashes in that forest by now! Not even a trace of your remains, let alone bones!"
Faced with Zhang Hai's furious reprimand, Terumi Mei did not refute. She simply looked quietly at the man in front of her, who was seriously injured while saving her and was still forcing himself to give a lecture. Tears welled up in her eyes again, but this time it was not because of pain, but because of grievance and lingering fear.
"I...I know it's like going to my death..."
Mei Terumi sniffed, her voice barely audible, "But I can't help it... I'm not a legitimate ANBU member at all..."