Tifa,

What's happening to our town? Was it all an illusion, or just a dream? No, it was neither. I remember trying to get people out of the flames, but not having the strength... Burning with anger, I went to the reactor to kill Sephiroth, but he was nowhere to be found. Instead, I found you, collapsed inside...

I felt saving you was far more important than going after Sephiroth. There were several others that were still alive, but I was only able to save you. As I was coming out of the reactor, ShinRa troops were just arriving. I recall a scientist named Hojo was in charge. He ordered the troops to gather up everyone still alive for the experiment. I didn't know what type of experiment he was talking about, but I wasn't about to let them have my dearest student.

Putting you on my back, I headed down the mountain to the village. I used the cure spell on you many times and started to head for Midgar to look for a doctor for you. I don't like that city, but my cure spells weren't helping. I decided to go to Midgar to find a doctor I could trust.

I'm worried about you, but I can't settle down in one place for very long. Have you recovered fully? Are you well? I wondered how many years have passed since then? I just got into town again, but I can't believe it... The whole town is back to normal, except for the strange beings with black clothes all around... The town reeks of ShinRa, but I won't go after them. You may think I'm running from them, but it's just that I don't want anything to do with ShinRa anymore. Feels like time is running out.

I'm sure you'll find this letter and this gift for you. It should come in handy. I can't even jump anymore. But I hope you continue to sharpen your skills and remember what I taught you.

To my most precious student,
From Zangan.

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