Yet throughout this process, he himself hadn't displayed any particularly distinctive traits.
"Hmm, the first time I met you, your right hand was bleeding nonstop. But just as I began treating you with Medical Ninjutsu, I noticed your wounds started healing at an astonishing speed. By the next day, the injuries on your hand had almost completely disappeared. This kind of regenerative ability works tens of times faster than that of ordinary people."
As Sena spoke, her beautiful eyes sparkled with unusual excitement.
So it's my regenerative ability, Shiki thought without surprise. As a member of the Uzumaki clan, lacking such healing capacity would be strange indeed. Take Karin for example—her blood itself possesses restorative properties capable of accelerating others' healing.
But then, why hadn't this ability helped with his own paralysis? If complete recovery were possible, shouldn't it have already happened rather than waiting until now?
Seeing the confusion on Shiki's face, Sena-chan explained further: "The reason you currently lack sensation in your right leg is because it sustained intense, concentrated chakra-based attacks previously. The method of attack resembles the Scalpel technique, both able to penetrate the skin and directly damage meridians, blood vessels, and other internal structures. However, this assault was too chaotic, causing nerve endings to heal improperly during the recovery phase. In the end, your body's natural healing response misaligned those nerves, making you unable to perceive your own right leg anymore."
Shiki nodded thoughtfully. Although he had known previously that Sena-chan's Medical Ninjutsu skills were excellent, he hadn't imagined she could analyze injuries so thoroughly as to deduce exactly what kind of attack he must've endured.
"And then?"
At this moment, Shiki fully believed Sena-chan could completely cure his leg paralysis. After all, if her reasoning had reached this point, the answer seemed about to reveal itself naturally.
"And then," Sena paused briefly, apparently trying to build up suspense.
This caused Shiki to sigh inwardly—who knew when Sena-chan had picked up such a teasing tactic? Right now, he felt exactly like someone intensely listening to a thrilling story when suddenly the storyteller stopped right at the most exciting part.
"And then, we will carefully sever those misplaced nerve endings again, and then guide your nerves back into proper alignment using chakra!"
That approach is feasible!!!
After all, during this long period, Shiki himself had learned quite a bit about Medical Ninjutsu knowledge. Naturally, he could judge how highly viable Sena's plan really was.
Even if there was no guarantee of full success, it was certainly a feasible idea worth trying.
No wonder Sena-chan said this method could only work for him specifically. After all, for ordinary people whose nerves get severed, specialized Medical Ninjutsu treatment is necessary to reconnect them properly. And this reconnection process inevitably takes a very long time.
In comparison, sometimes it would even be better to simply wait for natural body correction combined with regular massage therapy—gradually recovering after about half a year or so.
Thinking this through, an eager expression had already appeared on Shiki's face. He was almost tempted to start the procedure himself without waiting for Sena.
Of course, given his chakra control abilities, attempting such precise work on himself would definitely fail.
He could only look toward Sena-chan full of hope.
Much to his surprise, Sena Hoshino poured a bucket of cold water on Shiki's enthusiasm at that moment.
"However, since this method involves directly cutting the nerves, it will be extremely painful," she explained.
"It's fine. I'm scared of a lot of things—but pain isn't one of them!" Shiki said firmly, thumping his chest.
At this, Sena sighed deeply and said, "Shiki, couldn't you just rest and recover slowly for a year? Even if you eventually repeat a grade, you'll become a powerful ninja in the end."
But Shiki firmly shook his head. Yes, he could rest.
Yet what would happen next?
Orochimaru's invasion of Konoha?
Pain's invasion of Konoha?
The Great Ninja World War?
These events loomed over Shiki's mind one by one. He didn't want to remain a weak, useless person when the plot unfolded.
Moreover, Shiki had already decided that once he graduated from the Ninja Academy, he would search for his mother in this world. Without strength, how could he achieve this?
Seeing the firm determination in Shiki's eyes, Sena Hoshino sighed helplessly and said,
"Then have it your way."
Chapter 66: Returning to School
Huuu!
With a sudden gust, the window flew open, letting sunlight stream into the simple room, warm and pleasant.
This winter had been unusually harsh, yet spring arrived especially quickly this year.
After washing his face and brushing his teeth, Shiki's gaze fell upon a medical crutch propped up in the corner of the room.
Truthfully, he hadn't used the crutch for long, but now it was already covered in dust.
It was only then that Shiki realized—it had already been a month since Sena Hoshino treated his leg injury.
Thinking about it, he instinctively pinched his right leg. A sharp pain made him suck in a breath.
But Shiki felt nothing but joy.
Anyone who had ever been paralyzed would surely understand the happiness of regaining movement.
"Hey! Are you up yet, Shiki?" Sena peeked in through the door and asked.
"Of course I'm up. When have I ever overslept?" Shiki retorted.
Sena Hoshino nodded. "Good. I was worried you might sleep past the start of school."
The Ninja Academy starts again?
Shiki couldn't help but glance at the wall calendar—March 1st.
Seeing Shiki's puzzled expression, Sena Hoshino asked, "You do know about it, right?"
Shiki replied, "Not really, no."
Sena scratched her head helplessly and muttered, "Why do you always act so weird when it comes to normal stuff?"
Weird?
It was the first time someone described him like that—and by his own older sister, no.
Shiki couldn't help feeling somewhat disheartened.
After muttering a few excuses, Shiki and Sena finished breakfast together before heading off to do their separate tasks.
As he walked through the streets, Shiki felt oddly light-hearted. Without Danzo's restraint weighing him down, his mood naturally improved.
Before long, he reached the Ninja Academy.
Iruka stood at the school entrance, greeting arriving students occasionally.
Shiki raised his right hand and waved, saying,
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