[This story is entirely fictional and takes place in a parallel world. Please don't read yourself into it.]
His last thought before losing consciousness was that he had tried to save someone, only to end up being the one rescued.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a world he had never known.
Disciple: “Master, I am willing to offer my heart to Lord Mayi.”
Master: ???
“We're a branch of the Taoist Ma Yi school. Cut out all that nonsense. You're on death's door yourself, and you still want to offer your heart? Look after yourself first.”
“Hey, Master, what do you mean, I'm on death's door and should look after myself?”
“Hey, Master, don't go! I think there's still time to save me...”
The author has completed a two-million-word novel, Konoha: The Ultimate Susanoo. The author is trustworthy, so feel free to enjoy it.