The room fell silent at the mention of Gale. Even Namiko, who was secretly wiping her tears, stopped crying. Everyone looked at each other, and no one was willing to tell Ichiro about Gale.
The girls looked like they wanted to say something but hesitated. Just when Ichiro thought that Gale was dead, Red stepped forward and said,"Let me tell you. Although Moonlight and Gale Jounin is out of danger, he had to remove his left kidney because he injured it. Moreover, because he lost a kidney, his blood production ability decreased, and his hemolysis became more serious. The doctor said that if he doesn't get further treatment, Gale Jounin can only live for three years.”
"Three years?"
Ichiro muttered to himself. He had never thought that even though he had tried his best, he would only be able to keep Gale alive for three years. Perhaps the Almighty A and B was in control of the situation. There was a feeling that the big picture was irreversible, but the small picture could be taken advantage of. Ichiro did not know if he could save the lives of the third generation again, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.
" You've tried your best. I heard from Xiyan, who has officially applied to leave the Dark Group to take care of Ninja Tempest, that if you hadn't insisted on going with them, Ninja Tempest might not have been able to come back if he had gone alone to carry out the mission, so you don't have to blame yourself."”
Red thought that Ichiro was blaming himself for not being able to protect Gale, and her impression of Ichiro increased once again. Under the subtle influence, Ichiro's impression of Red became clearer and clearer. Therefore, when she saw Ichiro's disappointed expression, Red comforted him softly.
" Xiyan…Mother, please invite Senior Red and the others to our house as guests to express your gratitude for visiting. I'll go and see Teacher Gale first and will be back soon. Ino, Yui, and Karen, please take good care of Senior Red and Senior Red Bean. I'll be leaving first. See you later."”
Ichiro explained to his mother in a hurry. His mind was now filled with Xiyan's haggard face. He wanted to go to Xiyan's side immediately and give her support. He was really afraid that Xiyan would not be able to accept this blow, so he hurried out of his ward, leaving the room full of beautiful women dumbfounded.
After finding out about Gale's ward, Ichiro quickly walked toward Gale's ward. When he reached the door of the ward, he could vaguely hear a woman's suppressed crying. Her crying contained worry and sadness, and a deep male voice kept whispering something.
Ichiro's hand on the handle of the door was released again and again. He could hear that the cry was Xiyan's, and the low male voice should be the awakened Gale comforting Xiyan. He did not know whether he should go in at this moment.
"Why…aren't you going in?"
Ichiro's voice came from behind him. He turned to face the third-generation successor and reluctantly greeted him. He didn't know what to say to him.
" I've already heard Gale describe the process of the mission. Gale said that if it weren't for you, he might have died at the hands of Sanin. The former allied country chose to betray him in the end. Muye is now facing the most severe test. The news that you and Gale got together will be of great help to Muye. Go in and see your teacher. Don't feel burdened.”
After expressing his approval of Ichiro's and Daichi's actions, the third generation walked past Ichiro and pushed open the door of the ward. He walked in first, and Ichiro followed closely behind. However, he did not say anything and kept his head lowered, looking guilty.
The third generation first represented the village to greet Gale and once again praised Gale's contribution to Muye. After asking if there was anything he needed, he left. After all, Naruto was very busy with work. Gale was already very proud to be able to take time to visit Gale.
"Cough cough…Xiyan, go out for a while. Cough cough…I want to talk to Ichiro.”
After the third generation left, Gale, who was lying on the hospital bed, gently patted the back of Xiyan's hand, which had been holding his hand, and said in an unquestionable manner.
Xiyan didn't go against Gale's words, but when she passed by Ichiro, she gave him a complicated look. Her eyes were filled with gratitude, resentment, and even a trace of panic.
"Cough cough…Ichiro, cough cough…Come sit beside me. Cough cough…I have something to say.”As expected, Gale's hemolysin was getting worse. He coughed a few times before he could say anything, and his expression was very ugly.
Ichiro obediently sat next to Gale and looked at the sickly Gale. Suddenly, he felt a little suffocated, and his eyes felt sour, as if liquid was about to flow out of them. He sniffed hard to suppress the tears that were about to fall. Ichiro said in a hoarse voice,"Teacher…"
"Don't look so sad. Cough, cough…Sensei is not dead yet. It's all thanks to you that I'm still alive. Cough, cough…Sensei hasn't thanked you properly yet.”
" Teacher…there's no need to thank me."
"You know what? Cough cough…Teacher might not be able to be a ninja in the future. Cough cough…I can only lie on the hospital bed and accept the care of others. Cough cough…This illness has troubled me for my entire life. Cough cough…I have always fought against it. I have never given up on myself. Cough cough…But in the end, I still failed. Cough cough…Teacher is really unwilling!”
"It won't fail. Teacher will definitely get better!”Ichiro said loudly.
" Hehe…cough cough…in my life, cough cough…the proudest thing is that I have such an outstanding disciple like you, cough cough…and a lovely lover, cough cough…I know that my days are numbered, cough cough…I hope that after I die, you can take care of Xiyan for me, cough cough…protect her for me, cough…"
Gale suddenly grabbed Ichiro's hand, and his eyes shone with hope. He ignored his violent coughing and stuttered out a few words. That kind of expectant gaze made Ichiro's heart tremble.
"No, I can't! I don't need anyone else to take care of me. I only need you. You said that you would protect me. Don't entrust me to anyone else. Your illness will definitely be cured…sob!”
Xiyan pushed open the door and threw herself at Jifeng, crying loudly. She had been guarding outside the ward and heard all of Jifeng's words. When she heard it, she could no longer control her emotions and rushed into the ward.
Ichiro looked at Xiyan, who was crying bitterly, and then looked at Daifeng, who was comforting her gently. He knew that at this moment, they could no longer have anyone else in their eyes. With a sense of loss, Ichiro quietly got up and left the ward. He gently closed the door, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.
"Maybe this is better! Xiyan is destined not to be my woman now. Jifeng is a good teacher and a good man. That's why God gave him a perfect woman. Maybe it's time for me to embark on my journey.”
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