Neji was too weak to open his eyes. There was something—someone—that he needed to stay alive for. He just felt so heavy. He could not awaken.

"…critical condition," a voice murmured. Neji could only make out parts of a conversation. Who was speaking? Who was in critical condition?

"…need to…Tsunade-baa-chan."

"…first…check over everyone else…just in case…"

Neji's consciousness faded again.