Chapter 46: A Surprise Out of Nowhere!
Chapter 46: A Surprise Out of Nowhere!
A few days later!
Uchiha Yaei's eyes were successfully cured, and the cost was even lower than before.
After all, it was just her legs that needed healing this time, not both eyes.
Though the procedure was more challenging and required more energy, the resources needed were still less than the previous one.
Now, two pieces of news stood before Yaei, who had just recovered her sight.
Good news: Her eyes are healed!
Bad news: She's broke!
Yes, the once-wealthy beauty is now just a beautiful, strong, and pitiful woman.
No matter how rich she was, she couldn't withstand the extravagant spending on her recovery.
The medical equipment alone cost two hundred million ryo, and the subsequent materials added up to several hundred million more.
Even for the wealthy Uchiha clan, such an expense was a strain, let alone for Yaei alone.
The fact that she could come up with so much money was a testament to her grandfather's substantial wealth.
Now, apart from this courtyard, she was completely penniless.
It was even worse than that.
This courtyard, worth five hundred million ryo, was mortgaged to a major noble of the Fire Country to borrow two hundred million ryo for the experiments.
The noble had put in a lot of effort to ensure the equipment and materials were secured.
Damn!
When Uchiha Shizuka explained the financial situation, Tangping felt like he had been hit by a truck.
He had broken his own "white thigh"?
There was no way he could continue his experimental spree now.
But there was some good news.
After hovering near death, his chakra had entered a rapid growth phase.
At his age, a teenager's chakra naturally grows the fastest, and the mental stimulation only accelerated this process.
Before the third round of the exams, his chakra might even approach the '1 Kilo' mark, which wouldn't be surprising.
Don't compare him to those cheaters.
Tangping's achievements today are all thanks to his own efforts... and a lot of potions.
During this time, he also visited Yamashiro Kojii at the hospital a few times and gave him some hints.
He couldn't afford not to!
He was genuinely afraid that the despondent Kojii might do something drastic.
Meanwhile, the self-inspection storm in Konoha had gradually calmed down.
Because the third round of the exams was about to begin.
It would be completed in a single day!
Even if a participant was injured during the exam, it wouldn't be postponed. If they lost due to an injury, it would be blamed on bad luck or tactical errors.
Today!
The third round of the exams was set to begin.
Early in the morning, the streets were already packed with people.
Crowds of spectators from far and wide had gathered to watch the Chunin Exams.
"Go for it!"
"Don't lose to the other villages!"
"Konoha is the strongest!"
"Sunagakure is the strongest!"
...
Walking down the street, Tangping couldn't help but notice the fervor for honor among the people.
The impact of the joint Chunin Exams was truly significant.
" Tangping!!"
A vibrant voice called out from the side.
A group of three approached him—two adults and one child, with hair colors of gold, red, and white.
That's right!
This group was none other than Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and Kakashi.
"Teacher Minato, Kakashi, Sister Kushina!"
Tangping greeted each of them, his voice noticeably sweeter when he called Kushina.
It was hard to blame him; she had given him so much.
Not just the sealing technique materials, but also a lot of Uzumaki clan secrets during his hospital stay.
When you owe someone, it's only natural to treat them differently.
"Hmph, you didn't even let me come pick you up from the hospital. Are you asking for a beating!"
Kushina Uzumaki waved her fist playfully.
Tang Ping was quite displeased that Touya hadn't come to pick her up from the hospital.
"Sister Kyuukonai, that day Yae suddenly said she wanted to pick me up alone. I couldn't refuse her kindness, right?"
Tang Ping pushed the blame onto her fiancee (Uchiha Yae: Huh?).
Before Uzumaki Kyuukonai could press further, Hatake Kakashi, who had followed them, gently reassured Tang Ping.
"You don't need to worry too much about Koji. Once Tsunade-sama returns, I'll ask her to help. She should be able to cure him."
He understood that Tang Ping had been deeply concerned about Yamakawa Koji's injuries.
"Teacher Kakashi, the Uchiha clan has a way to treat Koji's injuries, so we don't need to trouble Tsunade-sama. I'm actually worried about today's exam!"
Tang Ping deftly changed the subject.
Koji's injuries were challenging for the Konoha Hospital, but they weren't incurable. At the very least, medical ninjas like Tsunade and Chiyo wouldn't find it too difficult.
So using the "Uchiha" as an excuse wasn't entirely unfounded.
Besides, he had a complete plan in mind; he just needed time and resources.
On the contrary, the exam was what worried him.
Among the surviving candidates were the teams led by Makki and Kodoshi.
Especially Kodoshi!
How he managed to survive a situation that should have been fatal and continue participating in the exam was truly bizarre.
Tang Ping felt that the third round of the exam was too deep.
"Don't worry, with your current strength, you don't need to be concerned. Besides, I'm one of the examiners this time!"
Hatake Kakashi patted Tang Ping's shoulder and gave a quiet assurance.
Those who understood knew that examiners had the authority to intervene and prevent the victors from going too far in their attacks on the losers.
Whether they would intervene in time was another matter.
But with Hatake Kakashi's speed and strength, if he was watching, the outcome of the match might be uncertain, but at least one's safety was guaranteed.
Brilliant!
The benefits of being connected to the Hokage's circle were evident at such times.
If Tang Ping hadn't known how much trouble it could bring, he might have really followed Sarutobi Hiruzen, the "Strongest Third Hokage."
"Here!"
Uzumaki Kyuukonai mysteriously handed something to Tang Ping, her face beaming with pride, clearly waiting for Tang Ping to praise her.
"This is..."
Tang Ping's eyes widened as he recognized what it was.
Surprise!
He hadn't forgotten that Uzumaki Kyuukonai had mentioned preparing a "surprise" for him when they were at the hospital.
This was it.
A pair of fingerless gloves.
The elbow-length, pitch-black gloves felt smooth and fine to the touch.
Stylish!
That was the first impression the gloves gave.
Being strong was only temporary, but being stylish was a lifelong trait.
It seemed Uzumaki Kyuukonai knew his personality well, which was why she made them look so outstanding rather than being low-key and unremarkable.
He was surprised because he thought it would take a long time to complete.
He hadn't expected it to be finished so quickly.
The fact that it was done so fast meant that she had been working overtime, showing how much effort she had put into it.
Tang Ping felt a surge of excitement.
Because this ninja tool would genuinely give his strength a significant boost.
He quickly put on the gloves.
A comfortable and breathable sensation spread through his hands, as if they were a second layer of skin.
"Try inputting a bit of chakra into them!"
Uzumaki Kyuukonai prompted.
This was her "pride" piece.
She had worked extremely hard to finish it on time and now wanted it to be recognized.
Tang Ping followed her instructions.
And then, something amazing happened.
(End of Chapter)
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