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After a long time, the old ninja landed on the ground, and the moment he landed, he was smashed into a pulp!
The ninjas nearby looked at this scene in horror.
One of the ninjas summoned up the courage to ask, "Sir... what are you doing in our village... please let us go, sir?"
Kakuzu then spoke, "I'm here to find the old man who is a miracle doctor! I have a patient who needs his help."
Hidan angrily scolded, "Hey, hey, hey! Kakuzu, who are you calling a patient? Damn it!"
The people nearby then noticed that Hidan was covered in blood and flesh, even beginning to rot and deteriorate, revealing his bones. They were so scared that they couldn't speak for a while.
A ninja volunteered to take a few people to the residence of the miracle doctor. They walked for a long time and finally arrived after about half an hour.
This is a hidden pine forest, and there is a large house in the forest. The ninja went forward and knocked on the door, and soon, the door opened. A white-haired old man poked his head out, looked at them, and his eyes immediately stopped on Hidan.
The old man frowned and muttered to himself, "Why is he so badly injured?"
Kakuzu walked up and said, "Old man, treat him quickly. If you can cure him, you will definitely benefit from it."
The old man said softly, "Benefit? What benefit? Hehehe."
"The benefit is to sacrifice you to the evil god! How about that! Hahaha!"
Hidan laughed crazily. Kakuzu threw Hidan to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw.
"You bastard, show some respect to me!"
"Respect? Did you respect him? You keep calling him an old man!"
"Hmph! I'm the same age as him, why don't you accept it?"
Kakuzu said to the old man again, "The benefit is what you like most, the Spring Wind Fairy Fiji Monument!"
At this time, the old man looked at Kakuzu and said, "Okay! It's a deal!"
The old man asked them to carry Hidan into the house. The room was filled with the smell of herbs. The old man took out some tools and began to treat Hidan.
Hidan was in so much pain that he howled while enjoying it, and kept cursing Kakuzu from time to time. Kakuzu watched indifferently from the side, thinking that this guy was really good at complaining.
"K-touch chicken! Ahahaha! Kakuzu, you bastard, you will never enjoy this kind of pain! Hahaha!"
After some treatment, the old man successfully stopped Hidan's injury. Hidan's body was tightly bandaged and looked like a mummy.
"Hey, hey, hey! Why can't I move? You useless guy!"
"Okay, his life is saved for now," the old man wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Kakuzu breathed a sigh of relief, "Thanks, old man. But when will he recover?"
"Well, it will probably take some time to recuperate," the old man looked at Kakuzu, "Who are you? Why is he so badly injured?"
Kakuzu hesitated for a moment, told him the truth but didn't tell him the whole truth, "We are bounty hunters, and this time we encountered a strong enemy while on a mission."
This genius doctor has always been open to everyone. No matter who it is, he will try his best to treat them, and he also knows some ways to live forever.
The old man frowned slightly, "Bounty hunter? Your job is very dangerous."
"No way, this is our way of survival," Kakuzu said.
"Well, in that case, you can rest here for a few days. Wait until his injury is better before leaving," the old man pointed at Hidan.
In the next few days, Kakuzu, Hidan, and Kisame stayed in the old man's house. Kakuzu found that the old man was not as simple as he seemed and appeared to be hiding some secrets. The old man took out a bottle of mysterious potion, fed it to the sleeping Hidan, and untied the bandages on his body. Kakuzu and Kisame watched them with doubts.
"Hey, old man, what kind of medicine do you have?" As soon as he finished speaking, Hidan's body began to heal automatically!
"This is... the water of rebirth!" Kakuzu quickly recognized this mysterious potion. Kakuzu's eyes became sharp, and he stared at the old man. "Who are you? How can you have the water of rebirth?"
The old man smiled slightly, "I am just an ordinary doctor. I got this medicine by chance and have been reluctant to use it."
"Lie!" Kakuzu roared, "The water of rebirth is a very precious medicine, extracted from the water of heroes in Ryūgakure Village! It is not easily available!"
At this time, Hidan woke up, and he felt his body full of strength. "Haha, I am resurrected again!" Hidan smiled smugly.
Kisame looked at Hidan vigilantly, as he always felt that things were not so simple.
"Old man, you'd better tell the truth, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!" Kakuzu threatened.
The old man sighed, "Okay, I admit that I'm not an ordinary person. I'm actually a hermit and was once a powerful ninja. This water of rebirth is the spoils of my youth."
"Why did you save us?" Kakuzu asked.
"I never ask why I save people," the old man said. "However, you have recovered now and can leave."
Kakuzu and Kisame looked at each other and decided to believe the old man's words for the time being. At this time, the old man said, "Wait, what about my benefits?"
"I'll owe it to you first, old man," Kakuzu said. "If there is a chance in the future, I will repay you."
At this time, a loud noise suddenly broke the conversation of several people outside. Kisame laughed coldly, "Haha, it seems that they are here!"
Hidan asked stupidly, "Damn it, who are they talking about?"
Kakuzu punched Hidan, "It's Deidara and Sasori! Their targets are the Seven-Tailed Jinchuriki, have you forgotten?"
The old man sighed, "Seven-Tailed... life is unpredictable!"
Outside, the Jinchuriki was about to lose consciousness. Feng, who had entered the Seven-Tailed Beast state, was fighting with Deidara and Sasori.
The Seven-Tails is good at flying and air combat and can release a large amount of toxic dust and wind attacks.
Kakuzu and the others rushed out quickly, and the scene in front of them shocked them. Feng's body was wrapped in a layer of green light, and a pair of huge wings grew behind him. After a burst of smoke, the huge Seven-Tails appeared!
Deidara and Sasori had obviously anticipated this situation.
"Hehehe, this is going to be interesting," Hidan rubbed his hands excitedly, "I want to join the battle!"
"Don't be impulsive, Hidan," Kakuzu stopped him.
"But I want to fight too!" Hidan insisted.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!" Kakuzu used a powerful water jutsu.
The huge water dragon rushed towards the Seven-Tails in the sky. Deidara and Sasori hurriedly stopped him.
"You guys, stay down there! Grandpa Sasori, you too. Look at me, I'll do it myself, let the tailed beast see my art!"
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