Chapter 45: The Return of Zetsu
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Nawaki groggily awoke from his unconscious state, only to find himself entirely submerged in liquid. Panic surged through him as he instinctively tried to move, but his body was completely immobilized. His chest felt unbearably heavy. Looking down, he was horrified to see a gaping hole in his chest, covered by a thin, translucent membrane. Through it, he could clearly see a white heart beating within his chest cavity.
"Mmgh!" Terrified, Nawaki tried to scream, but a tube inserted into his mouth made any sound impossible. As he struggled, he heard a crisp tapping sound nearby. Turning his gaze, he saw a familiar figure outside the glass tank—it was his elder sister, Tsunade, holding up a piece of white paper with four large characters written on it: "Don't move."
Seeing his sister, Nawaki immediately felt a sense of relief. He managed to move his right hand slightly, attempting to greet her.
Outside the tank, Tsunade seemed visibly emotional. Covering her mouth with her hand, she fought back tears to avoid breaking down. She quickly grabbed a pen and scribbled something on another sheet of paper, pressing it against the glass for Nawaki to see.
"You've been seriously injured. I performed surgery on you, and now you need to recover in the nutrient solution. Don't worry, just relax."
After reading the message, Nawaki nodded weakly. Tsunade continued writing furiously.