Chapter 44: The Experiment Begins!
From a distance, you can see the two massive intertwining mulberry trees in the courtyard.
Upon closer inspection, you'll notice something peculiar.
The light around the courtyard seems distorted, as if caused by high temperatures.
But once you enter the courtyard...
Not only do you not feel any heat, but you actually find it extremely cool.
Of course, this anomaly is not easily noticeable unless you pay close attention.
Even if someone does notice, they might just assume it's due to a barrier or sealing technique.
No one would think that it's caused by the 'Fusang Tree' placed at the top of the intertwining mulberry trees, which has already grown several meters tall.
The Fusang Tree! A creation that consumed much of Uchiha Takashi's blood and effort, it has earned the right to be named as such.
A large area of sunlight is absorbed by the Fusang Tree, making the natural energy more abundant, giving the surroundings a somewhat 'sacred' atmosphere.
It's fortunate that the courtyard is large enough.
If it were a smaller place, the Anbu might have already noticed something unusual.
The Fusang Tree needs to be moved to a more suitable location soon.
But there's no rush for that.
Although only the three of them returned to the courtyard...
In the shadows, Uchiha Shota had long been monitoring the surrounding area.
"Do you want to rest for a bit first?"
Uchiha Mei turned her head, her eyes covered by bandages exuding a powerful pressure.
"No need, I've been lying down quite enough lately!"
Uchiha Takashi shook his head.
He's had plenty of rest recently. Although his brain is a bit tired from studying, his mind is extremely active.
It's the perfect opportunity for the experiment.
Hearing this response, Uchiha Mei didn't insist further and led the way to the basement.
Returning to the laboratory, Uchiha Takashi immediately sensed the difference.
The concealed and smooth entrance stairs, the bright lighting and design, and the interior filled with various experimental instruments.
It's a complete upgrade.
The experimental instruments weren't purchased recently; they were ordered a while ago and only arrived recently.
High-end experimental instruments are rarely available in stock; you need to place an order in advance.
And the village has to step in to purchase them smoothly; otherwise, individuals have to find their own ways.
Over two hundred million ryō! That's just the base price, not to mention the connections needed to quickly obtain the equipment.
The Uchiha truly live up to their reputation as a noble clan.
With these instruments, Uchiha Takashi's experiments become incredibly convenient.
For example, extracting raw liquid is not only simple and enjoyable with the instruments, but the efficiency is also greatly improved.
Gurgle!
The sound of bubbles echoed.
It came from the three-meter-high, meter-wide cylindrical transparent glass 'life support pod.'
Filled with green liquid, bubbles continuously rose from the bottom.
It's nutrient fluid!
A liquid that can sustain the human body's needs, extremely expensive.
Just one pod costs over ten million ryō.
What a waste! The focus isn't on the nutrient fluid but on the slender figure suspended inside.
Yes, the life support pod contains not only nutrient fluid but also a suspended figure with a breathing mask on their face.
The slender body is both rich and generous, clad in tight-fitting clothing.
However, below the right knee, a portion is missing, making the otherwise captivating young girl's body somewhat incomplete.
Hyuga Aotsuki!
She arrived at the laboratory early to prepare.
A formal experiment is naturally different from experimenting on prisoners to obtain data.
During this time, Hyuga Aotsuki's condition, supplemented and nourished by the nutrient fluid, has reached its optimal state.
The key is the absence of 'interference.'
Such as food and environmental factors, which can improve her success rate.
"It's starting!"
Uchiha Takashi withdrew his gaze from the other person. If it weren't for the two people watching him, he might have taken the time to criticize the other's improper floating posture. But now, he could only get straight to the point.
First, he needed to calculate the dosage of the serum based on Hyuga Aotsuki's body data.
Then, he began extracting the rejuvenation serum.
Unlike other serums, the 'vitality' standard of the rejuvenation serum is extremely important.
The fresher it is, the better the effect, so the best method is to extract and use it immediately.
Special lizards were used as materials, extracting components and blood from their bodies.
With the extraction device, Uchiha Takashi took less than two hours to extract what he needed.
Throughout the process, Uchiha Mei and the others didn't glance over even once.
They were there to observe the experiment, not to steal techniques.
Uchiha Takashi pierced his fingertip.
Blood! His special blood was the core of everything.
Without it, the rejuvenation serum would be ineffective or even poisonous.
The originally murky serum slowly turned green after his blood dripped into it.
The serum was freshly prepared!
Then, Uchiha Takashi carefully placed the rejuvenation serum into the automatic injector on the side of the life-support pod.
The expensive equipment he purchased was indeed effective.
The rejuvenation serum was slowly injected into the unconscious Hyuga Aotsuki.
Yes, this was the solution Uchiha Takashi had devised.
From the data collected earlier, he realized that pain exceeding the human tolerance limit needed improvement.
For instance, injecting the rejuvenation serum while in a coma, slowing down the serum's activation time, and using nutrient solutions to sustain the regeneration of limbs.
With these improvements, he had the confidence to use Hyuga Aotsuki as a 'test subject.'
If he wasn't sure, he wouldn't have let the other person take such a big risk.
However, there was no need to reveal this little thought.
After the injection, Uchiha Takashi began to busy himself at the control panel of the life-support pod.
Of course.
Ignoring it completely after the injection wasn't impossible.
But doing so would decrease the success rate by at least a few percent.
To ensure the success of this experiment, Uchiha Takashi was giving it his all.
Swish! Uchiha Takashi controlled the surgical knife inside the pod to cut open the stump of Hyuga Aotsuki's right leg.
However, instead of a massive spray of blood, granulation tissue slowly began to grow, starting to weave together.
The rejuvenation serum!
Its effects were manifesting.
Though the growth rate was somewhat slow.
And Uchiha Takashi had to make adjustments from time to time to keep the progress under control.
In the future, a perfect and safe method could certainly be developed, but he definitely didn't have the mind to do it.
This technology wasn't meant to benefit the ninja world but was prepared for himself and those around him.
The experiment took much longer than before.
But neither Uchiha Mei nor Uchiha Shizuka showed any impatience.
Because they knew this was an unprecedented experiment.
An experiment that could be called a 'miracle.'
Even with Uchiha Takashi's best efforts, he could only spread the serum's activation time over a day, unable to extend it further.
As a result.
What was once an impossible experiment was no longer an issue.
A day later.
The situation inside the life-support pod had drastically changed.
"Now, let us witness a miracle!"
Uchiha Takashi's hoarse voice sounded as he pressed the button in front of him heavily.
Because what followed was indeed a miracle.
An unprecedented miracle.
(End of Chapter)
Extra Chapter coming soon.