urban-reconstruction

This chapter follows Dr. Fujii's medical efforts treating bombing victims like Miss Sasaki, who suffers prolonged infection and disability. It also describes the slow rebuilding of Hiroshima under Allied occupation, including the establishment of municipal government, scientific investigations into the bomb's effects, and the social and psychological struggles of survivors. The chapter highlights personal encounters, such as Father Kleinsorge's pastoral care and the resilience of residents like Mrs. Nakamura, illustrating the complex aftermath of the atomic bombing.