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Chapter 144: The World-Altering Surgery!
Chapter 144: The World-Altering Surgery!
In front of the operating table, the man was securely tied down. Tang Ping began the procedure.
"Implantation!"
He carefully inserted a finger-sized branch into the middle of the man’s forehead, where a wound had been made.
"Then, fusion!"
He bit his finger and dripped blood onto the implantation site.
Gurgle!
The intravenous tube connected to the man’s body rapidly pumped in nutrient solution, as if a fierce beast inside him was voraciously devouring it.
This was, of course, due to the evolutionary process.
Without the nutrient solution, the test subject would fail to evolve due to a lack of nutrients, and might even die.
After conducting numerous experiments, Tang Ping no longer relied on guesswork regarding the effects of his blood. If he chose to, he could break the experiment into multiple steps, significantly reducing the resource consumption. The downside was that it would take much longer.
Using nutrient solution was akin to ‘spending money to save time.’ If one wasn’t willing to wait, they had to pay the price.
Research indeed required a lot of money. Without funds, one had to find other ways to achieve mutation, which was the ultimate path.
"Adapting the body to accept the Fushu tree implant requires an enormous amount of nutrients!"
Tang Ping noted down the data, closely monitoring the various changes on the instruments, not missing a single detail.
The man was a ruthless killer who had massacred an entire village, treating ordinary people as nothing. Tang Ping, of course, treated him no differently.
Yes, Tang Ping was conducting a ‘foreign organ implantation’ experiment, inspired by the Otsutsuki clan, known for their alien origins. They possessed extra eyes or horns, and their strength was terrifying, clearly demonstrating that breaking human limits required unconventional methods.
This was a research path only Tang Ping could pursue. Without his blood, the test subject would have died long ago, unable to quickly evolve and adapt to the Fushu tree branch implanted in his body.
No!
Without the blood, the Fushu tree branch would never have fused with the body. It would have been treated as a foreign object, rejected by the body, and never integrated into the evolutionary process.
Fusion and evolution! The two effects of the blood opened endless possibilities.
As the fifth and final can of nutrient solution in the lab emptied, the test subject’s rate of absorption slowed down, and his vital signs stabilized.
To be safe, Tang Ping moved the man to the training ground and securely tied him to a wooden post, fearing any accidents that might damage the precious experimental instruments.
Such incidents were common during experiments, and he had to be prepared.
The training ground was spacious and had a sealing barrier, making it less likely for accidents to cause significant damage.
After a while,
"Since you’re awake, don’t pretend to be asleep. Your disguise skills are terrible!"
Tang Ping called out, easily seeing through the man’s act. As a rogue ninja, the man hadn’t received systematic training in various techniques, making it easy for Tang Ping to see through him.
If it were a trained Konoha Jonin, they could not only fake their breathing but also keep their heartbeat steady, truly mastering the art of disguise.
Hearing Tang Ping’s words, the man tied to the post opened his eyes and glared fiercely at Tang Ping, who held a recording board.
"Damn brat, let me go now, or I’ll kill you!"
As he spoke, he felt something strange inside him. It was as if an endless source of power was surging through him, and a warm, continuous stream was flowing from his forehead into his body.
The man mobilized his chakra.
Crack!
The leather straps, strong enough to bind a tiger, began to tighten as he struggled.
[Strength and constitution significantly increased...]
Tang Ping was not surprised by the scene before him and began writing on his recording board.
The experiment was a success! The Fushu tree branch had successfully fused with the man, enhancing his various abilities.
Next, he would test the most anticipated aspect.
Putting away the recording board, Tang Ping took out a vial of hot spring water.
Absorbing and storing natural energy was the Fushu tree’s inherent ability, and perhaps its most crucial one. Now, he would see if this ability persisted after being implanted in a human body.
If it did, it would mean that Tang Ping had a terrifying means to alter the world.
Orochimaru had his ‘Cursed Seal,’ and Tang Ping had his ‘foreign organ plant.’ While their effects were similar, Tang Ping’s was far superior to the Cursed Seal.
"What are you doing!"
"Don't come any closer!"
"Get away!"
...
The genin, bound to the wooden stake, had been fiercely struggling, but when he realized that Tang Ping was completely ignoring his actions, he began to panic.
Tang Ping paid no heed to the genin's struggles. Instead, he carefully dripped a drop of the hot spring water onto the few centimeters of emerald-green 'horn' on the genin's forehead.
The hot spring water was a liquid form of natural energy, which was highly toxic to ordinary beings and could kill upon contact.
This was the reason Tang Ping had come up with this experimental idea.
Since human flesh and blood couldn't touch natural energy, could it be filtered through an organ?
"Ah!"
"What is this!"
"It's so hot!"
"No, no!"
...
The test subject's screams echoed through the training ground, as if he were undergoing a form of torture.
His body radiated intense heat.
However, Tang Ping's expression didn't show disappointment; instead, he was extremely pleased.
Even though it was just a drop of hot spring water, it represented a significant amount of natural energy. The fact that the genin hadn't instantly turned to ash confirmed that Tang Ping's hypothesis was correct.
By filtering the natural energy through an organ, humans could touch it.
The unique beings from the three sacred lands could use natural energy to enhance their power and extend their lifespans.
This was why Tang Ping was striving in this direction, rather than stopping after achieving Sage Mode.
If the experiment succeeded, it would mean that humans could also use natural energy to strengthen themselves, and the difficulty of mastering Sage Mode would be greatly reduced.
To master Sage Mode, one needed a vast amount of chakra.
This was far beyond the capabilities of a mere genin.
However, the shinobi world was not lacking in chakra-rich ninja, yet only a few could master Sage Mode.
By implanting the Fuso Tree, one could touch natural energy and gradually adapt their body to it. With enough talent, one might even master Sage Mode.
After several dozen minutes, the genin was finally overwhelmed by the massive amount of natural energy and exploded.
It seemed that even with the Fuso Tree implanted, one couldn't absorb too much natural energy.
But it didn't matter; Tang Ping's experimental goal had been achieved.
He confirmed that the scientific approach was correct—implanting an 'alien organ' to filter natural energy did allow humans to touch it.
Next, he needed to determine the detailed data.
For example, whether the implanted chakra attribute had to include 'Fire,' whether more implants were always better, and whether the implant had to be on the forehead, among other things.
Only by clarifying these points would Tang Ping consider using the method on himself.
Unfortunately, each experiment was costly. Even though the Fuso Tree could be considered negligible, the other materials were expensive.
Not to mention, five vials of nutrient solution were not a small amount.
Of course, it was possible to proceed without the nutrient solution, but the surgery would need to be divided into multiple stages, taking several years at least.
To hell with that!
So, in the end, he still needed to make money.
After figuring out what needed to be done next, Tang Ping left the laboratory to rest.
The next day!
As soon as he woke up, Tang Ping heard someone knocking on the door in the courtyard (the Anbu and Root members were so impolite, they would just walk in).
He opened the door to find an ordinary member of the Uchiha clan, who respectfully handed him a letter and quickly left.
Tang Ping was no longer the 'soft man' or 'straggler' he had been a few years ago.
No Uchiha clan member now thought he was unworthy of the Uchiha name, and they all treated him with respect.
After opening the letter, Tang Ping's initially casual expression turned cold.
It seemed the Hyuga clan was forcing him to 'eat beef.'
Did they really think that, as a member of the Konoha elite, he could be manipulated without consequences?
He had planned to rest a bit before heading to the Hokage Tower for a meeting.
Now, it seemed he needed to visit the Hyuga compound first.
Humiliating them in person!
That was his favorite thing to do.
Tang Ping couldn't stand those transmigrants who, despite having enough strength, still endured humiliation for the sake of being low-key.
What was the point of having strength if you couldn't use it?
The 'behind-the-scenes' approach was outdated!
With this in mind, he quickly changed into his combat gear and hurried toward the Hyuga compound.
(End of Chapter)
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