Chapter 61: Body Modification for Yume Tsubakuro!

"Who can guarantee that the emergence of a Kaguya Tai won't cause a chain reaction?"

"The Kaguya Clan has become a problem."

"We must find an opportunity to resolve this."

Given the Third Mizukage's personality, he had wanted to deal with the Kaguya Clan before, but now his determination has grown even stronger.

The Third Mizukage's concerns are not about personal relationships.

Rather, the Hidden Mist Village is currently in a state of war, with Konoha launching fierce counterattacks. Even the Hidden Sand Village seems inclined to join in targeting the Hidden Mist Village.

The Hidden Mist Village lacks sufficient strength to deal with the Kaguya Clan.

Taking action forcefully at this time could likely lead to the collapse of the entire Hidden Mist Village.

This is not what the Third Mizukage wants to see.

The Third Mizukage may act aggressively, but he is not foolish like those from the Kaguya Clan.

...

The next day.

Early morning.

Uehara Soma activated Nikkari Ao'e's Blueprint.

[Dungeon Instance opening.]

[Opening successful.]

[Teleporting.]

A quaint courtyard, but it appears slightly damaged, lacking vitality, with few traces of human life.

A figure emerged.

A young girl with long pink-purple hair, a bit playful yet with a touch of charm, dressed in a brown uniform, with a short long sword belted at her waist. Her eyes carry complexity, a mix of regret and reluctance intertwined.

[Instance Mission: Yume Tsubakuro's Regret.]

[Mission Reward: Nikkari Ao'e's Materials.]

[Do you accept the mission?]

"Accept!"

A scene unfolded before Uehara Soma.

A little girl who displayed extraordinary talent from a young age, garnering expectations from everyone and feeling proud of herself.

However, with the onset of illness, the girl's talents could no longer shine.

Gradually, the girl's relatives, her family, also gave up on her.

Leaving the girl alone, abandoned in a corner, neglected and lonely.

The little girl fell from heaven to hell.

This left her feeling reluctant and regretful.

The voice of the girl resounded.

"I want to live."

"I want to prove myself to them."

"I want to be stronger than everyone else, more dazzling."

Uehara Soma nodded.

"Alright."

In the next moment, the girl's figure vanished, and the scene disappeared as well.

Uehara Soma walked to the door and pushed it open.

Inside was a small bed.

A little girl lay on the sickbed, visibly weak and in pain.

Yume Tsubakuro suffered from congenital heart disease.

It's a condition that is nearly impossible to treat in this world, and even if treated, the body would be greatly affected, rendering her unable to unleash her Kenjutsu talent.

In the original plot, Yume Tsubakuro survived only with the help of Aradama power.

But even then, it was just a few more years of life.

In the end, she succumbed to the disease.

Uehara Soma looked at the little girl and sighed.

Regardless of the world, the fall of a genius is always regrettable.

Moreover, before Uehara Soma stood a rather beautiful and adorable little girl.

"I must accept the mission."

"But whether I can complete it depends on your luck."

"I don't know healing techniques, only Body Modification Technique."

"I can only perform Body Modification on you."

"If you can survive, it's a good thing for both of us."

"But if I fail to save you, please don't blame me."

Uehara Soma spoke to the unconscious Yume Tsubakuro.

If the Body Modification Technique succeeds, Yume Tsubakuro can survive, and Uehara Soma can obtain forging materials.

But if it fails, Yume Tsubakuro will end up like in the original plot, surviving for a little while with the power of Aradama, and Uehara Soma will have consumed a blueprint without gaining any materials.

"Your luck is actually not bad."

"Just recently, I obtained the Body Modification Technique from Dr. Stylish."

"And lately, I've been crafting surgical knives. This time entering the Dungeon Instance, I brought two."

Uehara Soma went to the window and first checked Yume Tsubakuro's physical condition.

Then, he started thinking along the lines of the Body Modification Technique.

"Two ways."

"One is to modify Yume Tsubakuro's heart."

"The other is to replace Yume Tsubakuro's heart with another one."

"But replacing the heart, with my current level of Body Modification Technique, is not an easy task."

"For the former, I can give it a try."

It's like modifying Ao-senpai's right eye."

"Yume Tsubakuro's heart disease lies in the inadequate blood supply to the heart."

"Once vigorous exercis esuch as Kenjutsu training is undertaken, it will exacerbate this condition."

"It requires enhancing the blood supply capacity."

"Unfortunately, I don't have Byakugan."

"Otherwise, surgery would be much easier."

"Now, I can only operate while researching at the same time."

"If I knew a bit of Medical Ninjutsu, it would actually be more convenient."

Uehara Soma lifted Yume Tsubakuro's clothes, looking at her chest, observing the heartbeat. Her skin was fair, with a hint of illness, revealing faint blood vessel colors.

"This area seems to have some defects."

Uehara Soma made a direct incision.

Because he avoided the blood vessels, only a little blood flowed out.

Perhaps feeling the pain.

Even though Uehara Soma had applied anesthesia beforehand, there would still be some sensation.

Yume Tsubakuro frowned slightly.

"Father, mother..."

"Don't abandon me!"

"I'll be fine."

"I'm not sick!"

"I'm still a genius."

"I won't let you down."

"Don't leave me."

Uehara Soma shook his head and made another incision.

Immediately, there was a complete opening in Yume Tsubakuro's chest, revealing her heart beating inside, one beat after another.

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

Uehara Soma frowned.

"Indeed, the structure is somewhat different from a normal person's, many areas are weaker."

"Let me think about how to modify it."

"Strengthen the muscles here?"

"Or add another mechanism to pump blood?"

"Both are worth trying."

Uehara Soma began his attempts.

The surgical knife in hand swiftly moved.

Wearing the God's Hand made it even more dazzling, so fast that even shadows couldn't catch up.

Time passed bit by bit.

Uehara Soma was immersed in it.

If a modification didn't feel right, he would redo it with better modifications...

As a novice in the Body Modification Technique, Uehara Soma had many shortcomings.

Therefore, making small mistakes was normal.

But fortunately, none were fatal errors.

For Yume Tsubakuro now, besides Uehara Soma, there was no better choice.

Perhaps it was because too much time had passed, weakening the effects of anesthesia.

Or perhaps Uehara Soma's Body Modification Technique was too stimulating.

Yume Tsubakuro regained consciousness, opening her eyes.

Uehara Soma sensed movement and instinctively looked over.

In an instant, their eyes met.

Yume Tsubakuro felt a chill on her chest and lowered her head.

Once she saw clearly, her pupils suddenly contracted.

"What have you done to me?"

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