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Chapter 45: The Rebirth of Hyuga Aotsuki!
Inside the life-support pod, the now ineffective nutrient solution slowly drained out from the bottom outlet.
Hyuga Aotsuki's body, having lost the support of the nutrient solution, slumped softly inside the pod.
Compared to before, there was something new about her.
A leg! The previously missing segment of her right leg had now been restored to its original state.
However, since it was a newly regenerated limb, it naturally differed from her left leg in condition and would need time to become fully functional.
In fact, the nutrient solution consumed for this leg was already the second tank.
That's twenty million ryo! If you add in the various auxiliary materials like seaweed and special lizards, the total cost of this experiment exceeded at least fifty million ryo.
It's even more expensive than Asuma.
And this doesn't even account for the wear and tear on laboratory equipment and technical costs.
If you really calculate it, it's an astronomical figure.
Such a massive expenditure could have allowed Kakuzu to eliminate several Jonin.
Yet it was all just to restore a single leg.
A true golden leg! Even a leg made of solid gold wouldn't be as valuable as Hyuga Aotsuki's right leg.
But for some people, money is no object, as long as they can see results.
"Did we really succeed?"
Uchiha Shizuka murmured to herself, still finding it hard to believe.
"We did succeed!"
Uchiha Takashi nodded subconsciously while looking at Hyuga Aotsuki's barely concealed body.
However, he had only observed for a few seconds before Uchiha Mei blocked his view, causing him to turn his head away guiltily.
Her sensory abilities are even more impressive than her eyes! As Uchiha Takashi's mind wandered, the breathing mask on Hyuga Aotsuki's face detached, stopping the flow of anesthetic gas and allowing her to slowly awaken.
Ordinary people wouldn't wake so quickly, but a ninja is different, allowing her to regain consciousness rapidly.
"...I"
The long-term anesthesia affected her thoughts.
Soon, Hyuga Aotsuki realized something and her gaze abruptly shifted to her right leg.
Still under the effects of anesthesia, she could only rely on her sight to judge.
When her eyes fell on her fair and intact right leg, the overwhelming joy in her eyes was undeniable.
"Ugh..."
Tears welled up in her eyes.
Hyuga Aotsuki had thought that after enduring those hellish days, she would never cry again.
But that resolve broke in the face of her newly reborn right leg.
Tears of joy!
Uchiha Takashi and the others could see her emotional state clearly, so no one stopped her.
They also weren't worried about her condition.
Currently slumped in the life-support pod, it was only because the effects of the anesthesia hadn't fully worn off. With a little more time, she would be able to stand on her own.
They also needed to immediately test the new right leg to ensure there were no issues.
Only after confirming this could they begin treatment for the major benefactor.
Time was of the essence!
Even though Uchiha Mei could move normally with her sensory ninjutsu, it didn't mean she wasn't anxious.
The resources for the experiment were used without delay, even if it meant constant procurement, which already showed her urgency.
Only those who have experienced light cannot endure darkness.
It was her strong will, along with the hope given by Uchiha Takashi, that kept her from going insane. This was evident from her previously lifeless state.
Without this hope, she might have already taken her own life.
In the original timeline, there was no record of her, likely because her suicide brought shame to her clan, so she wasn't mentioned at all.
"Alright, try to stand up first. We can talk about everything else later!"
Uchiha Shizuka urged.
If she had to play the villain, so be it. As long as it helped Uchiha Mei recover quickly, she didn't mind.
And Uchiha Takashi didn't oppose either.
Hyuga Aotsuki's body wasn't that fragile and didn't require a long recovery period before testing.
The life-support pod and nutrient solution weren't used in vain; they directly saved recovery time.
Otherwise, without these instruments, the experiment would have required slow, manual recovery.
Understanding that the reason she got this precious opportunity was because she served as the 'test subject,' Hyuga Aotsuki began trying to stand up inside the pod.
Thud! She slumped back down in the pod, but her face showed no disappointment; instead, it bore a smile.
She could feel it!
After years of having an empty right leg, there was now a faint sensation.
Even though the feeling was extremely weak, Hyuga Aotsuki was certain that her right leg had truly been reborn.
"I really didn't expect this..." Uchiha Shizuka murmured to herself, watching Hyuga Aotsuki slowly stand up with the help of the glass wall, using her right leg.
As an elite Jonin, she had seen her fair share of extraordinary events.
But a scene that could be described as a 'miracle' like this was something she had never witnessed before.
Ninjas never fear death, but they do fear injury and disability.
Now, with this limb regeneration technique, even if it can't be widely used, it ensures that their own people have nothing to worry about.
"Mei, it's your turn to prepare next!"
Seeing Hyuga Aotsuki's performance, Uchiha Takashi realized he had truly mastered this technique.
The smooth success was undoubtedly aided by all the medical knowledge he had accumulated.
Even if he hadn't had that knowledge, he could have relied on brute force to achieve results.
But it would never have been as good as it was now.
Medical ninjutsu is truly everlasting!
"Okay!"
Uchiha Mei nodded, trying to keep her excitement in check.
The hope of regaining sight was so close, even she couldn't help but feel thrilled.
Pre-surgery preparation!
This meant adjusting to the best state and eliminating external influences.
Of course, only important people required such measures.
For others, the procedure would start directly without spending so much time and effort on preparation.
The glass wall of the life-support pod descended, allowing Hyuga Aotsuki, who was now standing upright, to step out.
However, Uchiha Shizuka's eyes suddenly shifted to the three-tomoe Sharingan state.
"Wait!"
Uchiha Takashi stepped in front of her.
"What are you doing?" Uchiha Shizuka asked sternly. "Do you know the consequences if this leaks out?"
If people found out that Uchiha Takashi had mastered a technique like 'limb regeneration,' not only the Uchiha clan and the village, but even the other major ninja villages would stop at nothing to get to him.
Therefore, she was ready to eliminate any potential threats.
Even though genjutsu could ensure the other party wouldn't leak information, it wasn't foolproof.
"I know!" Uchiha Takashi replied firmly. "But she would never betray me!"
The person had become so aligned with him that she wouldn't hesitate even if it meant dying, so how could she possibly betray him?
Moreover, he planned to help her obtain the 'Tenseigan,' which would make it even less of a concern.
But Uchiha Shizuka didn't know any of this.
That's why she decided to take drastic measures, even if it might displease Uchiha Takashi.
"Aunt Shizuka!"
Uchiha Mei's voice interrupted their standoff.
Clearly, she chose to trust Uchiha Takashi and share the risk.
"Hmph!"
Uchiha Shizuka snorted in dissatisfaction but didn't insist on taking action and stepped aside.
Seeing her step back, Uchiha Takashi turned to Hyuga Aotsuki and instructed:
"Keep wearing the prosthetic as before, and find a way to get those 'things.'"
As long as he obtained the Hyuga clan's blood, he could extract the genes to complete her deficiencies.
The experience of countless predecessors told him that completing the Hyuga clan's genes could lead to the Tenseigan.
Even if it didn't, there would be a significant leap in power, and once he obtained the 'Moon People' genes, success was certain.
The risk of completing the genes was not low, as there was a chance of genetic collapse.
But with his blood, he could ensure the fusion would be safe.
It was simply revolutionary!
Uchiha Takashi could directly eliminate the biggest risk.
That's why he believed she had the most potential by his side.
Because she could quickly 'materialize' that potential.
Hyuga Aotsuki, carefully placing her newly regenerated right leg into the hollow leather prosthetic, nodded with gratitude.
"Yes!"
She could see the great risk he took for her, and she had made up her mind.
Even if it meant death, she would never leak this information.
Next, it was time to prepare for the next procedure.
With this success, the next time wouldn't be called an experiment; it would be called surgery.
(End of Chapter)
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