"Yes. There is." the medic admitted. "Both my father and grandfather died of this." he murmured. "The same degenerative condition. My father was reportedly affected first on his kidneys. My grandfather had respiratory problems that were unable to be properly diagnosed and yet from the records were frighteningly similar to yours."

Madara gave another light whimper in his sleep, murmuring out his brother's name occasionally.

"I have noticed your heart is failing. It is a big operation, but within a week, if you wish, I could be able to take it on." Renji offered.