Clerodendrum Smithianum [ Light Bulb Clerodendrum ] Bonsai 001

The Clerodendrum Smithianum [ Light Bulb Clerodendrum ] Bonsai that I re-potted some months ago is starting to grow new buds. Another issue that's popping up now is that it is showing signs of rotting on some exposed old wood. When the is a heavy rain, the wood gets all spongy and spreads over to the trunk at some areas.

One large branch is growing over two areas containing the more damaged zones, making treatment of those deadwood next to impossible. My only option is to remove that branch in order to reach the damaged areas.

The most damaged area, the branch on the
left is making access to the whole damage area
impossible.

The tree before removing the branch.

To reduce the possibility that the branch snaps along its length,
the branch is being removed in several parts.

The bonsai after removal of the top section of the branch

Top view : The removed branch is in the middle of two "ramifications"

Side view : If that branch had continued
to grow it would have made treatment
of those exposed wood areas next to
impossible.

Removing some more of the branch, bits
by bits.

Nearly there... 

Annnd done... Now to even the cut

Now I get a clearer view of both areas
with the wood exposed

Side view : The branch now removed.

Now to treat the deadwood and shape/carve the current cut.
The current cut will have to allowed to age with the elements before its preserved.

I did not used any "bonsai cut paste" on the cut. I've had mixed results with them, and so far not applying any has provided better healing results.