Chapter 54

Update on Guy Sensei

Lee had been working very hard each day on helping to rebuild the village. Since he didn't have any ninjuitsu, he could only do tasks that required lifting and moving, but he still had plenty to do. He usually set out with Yamato in the morning and finished in the early evening. But he always, every single day, made time to visit his sensi.

When he was first injured, Lady Tsunade told Lee that his Sensi might not make it and to prepare for the worst. Lee understood how bad Guy's injuries were and just how dangerous the hidden lotus of the leaf could be, it was a lesson taught to him early on in learning the technique.

He couldn't stand that there was nothing he could do for his sensi except visit, and he took his time to visit very seriously. Guy also liked that part in his day when Lee would come see him and tell him about how rebuilding or training with Tenten was going. The way Lee explained things Guy could almost see himself helping with the tasks as Lee described them.

Today was no exception, Lee had shown up to the hospital to see his sensi. He knocked on the door to announce he was there and then walked in to see him. Guy was doing better than he had been. His skin was light red all over but the burns had actually been healed. He even had enough strength to get up and walk around and could talk for short periods of time.

"Lee," Guy said in what Lee thought might be a cheerful tone. The inflection of his voice hadn't returned yet.

"Guy sensi, it is good to see you," Lee said enthusiastically.

Guy was standing up and walking around the room, trying to build his strength up.

"You seem to be doing well," Lee remarked "tell me sensi, how many laps have you done so far?"

"53" Guy stated as he froze in his tracks at the sight of someone in the doorway.

"I know I didn't just hear you right, Guy," Kakashi stated as he leaned coolly against the frame.

"Kakashi," Guy said "You think this is gonna stop me." He asked. His voice already becoming hoarse.

"You're just going to tire yourself out Guy, why don't you get some rest." He urged.

Guy made a chuckling sound and kept on walking, ignoring Kakashi. Although Kakashi was his friend, he was also his greatest rival. He always measured his own progress against Kakashi because he always set and beat goals that looked impossible. He had a long way to go this time, but he was confident that with a little time, he would be better than his old self again.

"I've been telling him that all week," Sakura said as she popped into the room. "I came by to check on you to make sure that you're resting." She said in a scolding tone.

"Hi Sakura," Lee said with a smile, no matter how much time had passed he still had feelings for her.

"Lee, Hi," she returned "Do you think you can talk him into resting? Any activity while his body is trying to heal could be bad for his recovery."

"Sensi," Lee began, "Sakura is right, please try to rest."

Guy and Kakashi both looked up at Lee puzzled.

"Wasn't I just saying that?" Kakashi pointed out.

Guy listened to Lee and went to sit back down in his bed while Kakashi shook his head.

Sakura walked up to Guy, checking him over for injury. "Actually, there is something else I wanted to talk to you about," Sakura mentioned.

"Sure," Guy replied with a rasp.

"Lady Tsunade and I are able to perform a healing juitsu that may help heal your chakra network. She wanted me to come and explain the procedure to you to see if you would be interested." She was told by Lady Tsunade that there was a chance to heal Guy since his damage came from his own juitsu. The only reason healing Naruto and Sasuke was an option was because the one that caused the injury to either of them was within easy reach, but that didn't happen very often when dealing with an enemy force.

"Yes" he replied, an eager look on his face.

"You mean there is a way to further heal him," Lee asked in anticipation.

Kakashi answered in a grave tone "There is, but it's not an easy path," he added.

"Please Guy, let me explain the details first," She said before she began. "We can use a healing juitsu that uses the second Hokages regeneration cells and fuses with your own cells to recreate true healing. At the same time, this procedure is extremely painful and will require you to open many of the gates so that all gates and your chakra network can be repaired. There is a high success rate if you chose to do the procedure, but if you don't…" she faltered trying to find the right words.

"I will do it Sakura," he answered her.

"Okay, I will let Lady Tsunade know and she will set a date. However, she needs to trust that you will rest to recover. If she sees that you aren't resting, she will choose not to complete the procedure. Are we on the same page?" Sakura asked.

"Yes," Guy stated in a defeated tone.

Lee started to cry and kneeled down by Guy's bedside, holding onto his sensi's hand. "Oh Guy Sensi. I'm sorry that your recovery is such a tough one, I wish it were me instead."

"Don't say that Lee," he croaked out, tears welling in his eyes.

Sakura looked back and forth at Guy and Lee with a dumbfounded look on her face before turning to look at Kakashi.

He made an uncomfortable look at Sakura, shrugged his shoulders, and called out "I'll see you tomorrow Guy," as he left.

Guy and Lee hadn't even noticed Kakashi leaving, so Sakura decided to leave as well. She turned her back and walked out of the room.