Meanwhile, Uchiha Chiri's condition worsened due to the recurrence of old injuries and the exhaustion of her vitality. Confined to her bed day after day, her face was as pale as paper, and her breathing grew so faint it seemed it might stop at any moment.
Seeing his mother in this state, Uchiha Chi's heart ached, yet he was utterly powerless. All he could do was have his wife, Ryo, frequently use Yang Release to help Uchiha Chiri. Though this did little to cure her condition, it at least eased her suffering.
At last, the day came when Uchiha Chiri's physical state suddenly seemed to rally. To everyone's astonishment, she sat up with ease. Knowing this was merely a final surge of clarity before death, Uchiha Chi and Uchiha Mikoto felt not a shred of joy.
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