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Chapter 23: Uchiha Mei's Trial!
Chapter 23: Uchiha Mei's Trial!
Developing Jutsu!
Tohei would often consult Minato Namikaze for advice on jutsu development.
With the advanced materials from the Uchiha clan's collection, he had a deeper understanding of chakra and jutsu than most ninja.
Clearing Agent, You're the Best!
With this, his mother no longer had to worry about his studies.
With a wealth of jutsu knowledge and the guidance of Minato Namikaze, Tohei was confident he could develop his own unique jutsu.
Kakashi, in the future, developed the A-rank jutsu Chidori at the age of 12, and later the S-rank Lightning Cutter.
As a Transmigrator with the ability to "cheat," there was no reason he couldn't surpass Kakashi.
Moreover, developing jutsu required more than just knowledge; creativity was crucial.
In this aspect, Tohei was far superior to anyone in the ninja world, even if he didn't dare to call them all rubbish.
And with Minato Namikaze's guidance, his skills were even more assured.
Minato, after all, was the one who developed the Rasengan, the jutsu that would later become Naruto's signature technique, showcasing his exceptional jutsu development abilities.
Thus, the jutsu Tohei had long envisioned was now a top priority.
He returned to the clan grounds with a cheerful mood.
But as soon as he stepped in, he sensed something was off.
The Uchiha he encountered on his way gave him looks filled with complex emotions.
In this eerie atmosphere, he returned to his residence.
As he entered the courtyard, he ran into Fugaku Uchiha, who was leading a group of people.
"Fuhei, if you need any help, feel free to ask me!" Fugaku said as he passed by.
"???"
Tohei was seriously considering yelling, "Get out of my head, you riddle man!"
He made his way to the clan meeting room.
The first thing he saw was a figure lying on a woven rush mat, wearing only a thin white robe, looking frail and delicate.
Mei Uchiha!
Her face was pale, like a delicate porcelain vase that could shatter at the slightest touch.
Most importantly, her eyes were wrapped in bandages.
This was bad!
For a ninja, losing a limb was still manageable, but blindness was a death sentence.
Especially for an Uchiha.
Everyone knew that the Uchiha clan's pride and joy was their Sharingan.
If her eyes were damaged, the blow would be far greater than for any other ninja.
The room was filled with a heavy silence.
Apart from Mei, there were only six upper-rank shinobi from the main branch.
Shizuka Uchiha, the only woman among them, was kneeling on the ground, her eyes filled with pain and worry as she looked at Mei.
Shota Uchiha, who was unusually muscular for an Uchiha, stood in front of the other four upper-rank shinobi, his eyes blood-red with three black tomoe swirling.
The Three-Tomoe Sharingan!
This meant he was ready to act at any moment.
"This..."
Tohei's pupils narrowed.
He hadn't expected anything to happen to Mei.
Her earlier confidence and dominance had made him subconsciously assume she was invincible.
But now, he suddenly realized he had labeled her as a "beautiful, wealthy, and tragically strong" character.
In the original timeline, she never appeared, likely because of this.
Blindness could lead to suicide, which would explain her absence.
He wondered if his presence had influenced this outcome.
Because of the healing potion, he had gained some fame among the Uchiha and the village's higher-ups.
As his fiancee, Mei had naturally benefited from this.
So, someone like Danzo, who didn't want her to grow stronger, might have acted preemptively.
Mei, though skilled, was only a Special Jonin. If Root had targeted her, they would have succeeded without a doubt.
She wasn't the protagonist, so she didn't have any of the protagonist's advantages.
Not killing her outright might have been due to concerns about the Uchiha clan.
After all, being injured and being dead were two very different things.
"Tohei, take care of Yae from now on!"
Uchiha Shizuka stood up as soon as Tohei entered, then stood beside Uchiha Shota, shielding Uchiha Hideo.
"Let's go!"
Uchiha Hideo frowned and led the group away, with Uchiha Shota and Uchiha Shizuka following closely behind.
Next, it would be a power struggle within the main branch of the Uchiha clan.
In the past, the presence of Uchiha Yae, the 'heir apparent,' had kept things stable.
Now that Uchiha Yae was blind, she could no longer hold that position.
Even the current clan leader would step down if he went blind.
Being the clan leader didn't necessarily mean being the strongest fighter, but they had to be capable enough to defend against assassinations. Otherwise, the clan's reputation would be at stake.
As for why Uchiha Shizuka asked Tohei to take care of Uchiha Yae?
It was because they were bound together.
Tohei received protection from the Uchiha clan solely because of his engagement to Uchiha Yae.
If anything happened to Uchiha Yae, that protection would vanish.
So, in every sense, he, the 'fiance,' was the best choice.
Uchiha Shizuka and Uchiha Shota, as jonin of the main branch, needed to stabilize the internal dynamics of the Uchiha clan, which was why they left so quickly.
At this point, no one would target Uchiha Yae.
Because she no longer posed a threat!
Blinded, she was no longer a threat to anyone, so no one would bother with her.
Once the others left, Tohei examined his fiancee, who seemed like a lifeless doll.
It was severe!
Her eyeballs were completely destroyed, and even medical ninjutsu couldn't heal them.
'This is quite a coincidence, isn't it?'
Tohei couldn't help but feel that it was a bit too convenient.
He had just developed a new medication and was at the human testing phase, and now he had the perfect 'test subject.'
Based on the original healing serum and the regenerative abilities extracted from a special batch of lizards, the medication had the potential to regenerate limbs.
However, he didn't know how effective it would be on humans or the required dosage.
Without experimentation, he dared not use it on his fiancee.
Looking at the lifeless Uchiha Yae, Tohei spoke.
"Do you want to be normal again?"
She was his 'white thigh,' and if anything happened to her, it would be a disaster for him. So, he had to heal her no matter what.
Tohei didn't want his fiancee to commit suicide because of her blindness. It would be too late by then, so he needed to give her some hope.
Uchiha Yae still didn't react.
It was understandable; she had already consulted many healers secretly, and they all concluded that she was beyond saving.
As for seeking Tsunade, the pinnacle of medical ninjutsu?
She had left the village after her brother and lover died, and no one could find her.
So, when a newly graduated genin like Tohei said such things, Uchiha Yae naturally didn't react.
"Let's go!"
Seeing her lack of response, Tohei knew that words alone wouldn't convince her. He forcibly pulled her up.
If it were before, his aggressive action would have earned him a swift kick from the dominant Uchiha Yae, teaching him a lesson about who was in charge.
But now, she was like a doll, allowing herself to be moved, showing how much her blindness had affected her.
They quickly arrived at the underground laboratory.
And then, the miracle began.
(End of Chapter)
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