Chapter 36: Rescuing Nawaki
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"At present, there are no signs of rejection, but his vital signs remain extremely weak. After all, he sustained such severe injuries and underwent such a major surgery. Whether he wakes up or not will be left to fate," Jinghang said helplessly as he observed Nawaki, who was floating in a glass tank filled with nutrient solution, an oxygen tube still attached to him.
"I've done everything I could... I've done everything I could," Tsunade murmured, her voice trembling. She was panting heavily, wiping the blood off her face, her eyes blank as they stared at the glass tank. Her muttering sounded almost obsessive.
Jinghang tightened the bathrobe around himself and glanced at the nearby operating table, where the remains of White Zetsu lay dissected and dismembered. His mind drifted back to the shocking events of the previous night.
After a long day of work, Jinghang had been relaxing in his private villa, soaking in a traditional pinewood bathtub. Unlike modern bathtubs, he preferred the classic wooden style, with its rising steam and the faint fragrance of pinewood. It was the perfect way to unwind, melting away the day's fatigue—a truly unparalleled pleasure.
Just as he was closing his eyes to enjoy the moment, a loud "Bang!" shattered the tranquility. A puff of white smoke filled the bathroom, and when it cleared, two figures appeared out of nowhere. Jinghang opened his eyes wide in disbelief. Standing before him was Tsunade, covered in blood and cradling an equally bloodied young boy in her arms. Without even acknowledging the awkward situation, Tsunade yelled at him:
"Quick! Take me to the underground lab!"