Chapter 56: The Wolf's Extinction and the Ascension Ladder!
"The clan leader is dead?"
Uchiha Mei looked at the person in front of her, almost thinking she had fallen into a genjutsu.
Just a few hours earlier.
Uchiha Tenshin, the clan leader, was still watching the matches in the arena.
And now he's gone?
Saying he was assassinated by Danzo would be more believable than saying he suddenly died.
"Yes, and the elders want you, Miss Mei, to go to the Naka Shrine!"
The clan member who came to inform her confirmed that Uchiha Mei hadn't misheard and conveyed another message.
"Understood!"
Uchiha Mei nodded.
There was no need to guess what the elders wanted to do.
It was nothing more than letting Uchiha Fugaku take the position.
It was only natural!
Among the younger generation in the clan, he was indeed outstanding.
In his early twenties, he was already an elite jonin (a three-tomoe Uchiha is considered an elite jonin), and there wouldn't be much opposition to his ascension.
After delivering the message, the Uchiha quickly went to inform the other jonin.
Note.
The location was at the 'Naka Shrine,' which meant it was a clan-wide meeting.
Only jonin or those with three-tomoe Sharingan could attend.
As for Uchiha Mei, being the heir of the main branch (not stripped of her inheritance rights), there was no way to exclude her.
Soon, she, along with Uchiha Shizuka and Uchiha Shota, headed to the Naka Shrine.
Only Uchiha Takashi was left staring at the sky in a daze.
His expression was subtle.
Anyone else wouldn't think much of it.
The issue was he wasn't just anyone; he knew the method to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan.
So, the sudden death of the clan leader was suspicious.
The biggest reason for this suspicion was Uchiha Fugaku's reaction.
Not investigating the cause of death was the biggest issue.
Although Uchiha Tenshin wasn't in great health, living a few more years shouldn't have been a problem.
Sudden death without any investigation clearly indicated they knew the cause of death well.
Considering the method to awaken the Mangekyo, how could Uchiha Takashi not suspect that the death was orchestrated?
Using a few years to give Uchiha Fugaku a chance to awaken his eyes.
What a cunning move!
Uchiha Takashi couldn't help but admire this clan leader.
In the future, Uchiha Fugaku would have the Mangekyo Sharingan.
But the anime never explained how he awakened it; now the truth was revealed.
It was a dark and twisted version, but more reasonable.
Before crossing over, it was assumed he awakened it on the battlefield.
But thinking about it now, Uchiha Fugaku wasn't someone with deep emotions outside his family; otherwise, he wouldn't have the nickname 'Fierce Eyes.'
Only in a situation like patricide would there be a high chance of awakening the eyes.
Now you understand why Uchiha Takashi's expression was subtle, right?
And he even figured out why the timing was chosen now.
It was because of Uchiha Mei and himself! If they waited a few more years and couldn't hold on, giving up the clan leader position, Uchiha Fugaku might not be able to ascend.
After all, Uchiha Mei also had the qualifications to compete for the clan leader.
Previously, there was the 'Uchiha disgrace fiancé' stain, but now that stain didn't count anymore. If she had stronger abilities, it wasn't impossible for her to become the clan leader.
The timing was perfect!
At this stage, Uchiha Mei was certainly not as strong as Uchiha Fugaku, so she had no chance to compete.
One could only say Uchiha Tenshin's wisdom was astonishing.
By using his early death, he solved two problems at once.
He gave Uchiha Fugaku the chance to awaken his eyes and denied Uchiha Mei the opportunity to compete for the clan leader position.
If he had lived as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi, the future tragedy of the Uchiha might not have happened (Madara, Danzo: You're overthinking it!).
The next day!
The new clan leader of the Uchiha was officially appointed.
It was Uchiha Fugaku.
However, there wasn't a trace of joy on his face for ascending to the position.
As for Uchiha Takashi, he didn't want to get involved in these messy affairs and directly laid down in the Konoha Hospital, becoming 'hospital buddies' with Yamakawa Koji.
True. Lying flat.JPG!
Now, he was finally living the life he had always dreamed of.
Of course, when there are only the two of them in the hospital room, naturally, Uchiha Takashi and Yamakawa Koji would engage in some 'shady' activities.
In the hospital room, Uchiha Takashi straightened up and walked away, leaving a remark to Yamakawa Koji, who was lying on the bed behind him.
"Put your clothes on first!"
Yamakawa Koji, lying on the bed, silently put on his hospital gown.
The scene was set.
"Have you really thought this through?"
Uchiha Takashi put away the blood sample in the test tube and asked once more.
The so-called shady activity was the pre-check for 'human experimentation.'
Yamakawa Koji's heart problem had two solutions.
One was normal treatment.
With Uchiha Takashi's current abilities, curing it wasn't impossible.
The focus was on the other option.
Enhancement surgery!
Not only could it cure him, but it could also grant him immense power.
With Yamakawa Koji's talent, reviving the Yamakawa clan seemed impossible, as could be seen from the strength of the members of Team Three.
So, after learning about the 'enhancement surgery,' he pleaded with Uchiha Takashi for a chance.
Enhancement surgery!
This was an idea Uchiha Takashi had while researching the 'new life serum' through human experimentation.
The idea came from a game he played before crossing over.
In it, there was a complete theory of human enhancement through twenty-two surgeries.
Normally, it would be useless because it was just a figment of imagination.
The problem was, theoretically, it was feasible.
What couldn't be achieved before crossing over might be possible in the ninja world with chakra.
After all, this world had aliens, monsters, and evil gods, so what wasn't possible?
Like Orochimaru, who could transform himself into a super monster, enhancement surgery was nothing too exaggerated in comparison.
Innovation and imagination!
These are extremely important in the field of research.
And as a transmigrator, Uchiha Takashi was never short of creativity and imagination.
Enhancement surgery!
In that game, it was the method for humans to become 'demigods,' or space marines.
Uchiha Takashi valued enhancement surgery because this idea suited him perfectly.
Blood! His blood was most suitable for modification and transplantation.
Just like how Orochimaru could transplant arms for 'Kage of the Pot,' why couldn't he do the same with his special blood?
The second heart (there are real-life examples, don't criticize blindly!)
This was the first modification surgery.
It could be used to enhance blood flow, providing the body with greater power and serving as the foundation for subsequent surgeries.
Because a powerful body naturally requires strong power.
Enhancing the heart was too difficult, so just add another heart.
Others would have no hope of success with this approach unless they were willing to turn themselves into monsters.
For example, Orochimaru and the monsters he created could be modified however they wanted, with no problem at all.
But Uchiha Takashi aimed to enhance 'humans,' not create monsters, making it even more challenging.
However, with his blood as a cheat, he directly solved the two biggest problems of modification surgery.
Rejection reaction and adaptive evolution! With these solved, Uchiha Takashi found enhancement surgery genuinely easy.
And he even gave the enhancement surgery a new name.
The Ascension Ladder!
The surgery was meant to transform humans into demigods, and if each surgery was a step, then this name was indeed very fitting.
A best friend's treatment is naturally different from a prisoner's, so data collection and a tailored modification plan were necessary.
Moreover, the second heart already had a successful example in the ninja world.
Kakuzu!
Although he relied on the 'Earth Grudge Fear' secret technique, it had already proven that this path was indeed viable.
Currently, preparations for the surgery were underway, and the actual surgery would commence once Yamakawa Koji was discharged.
Otherwise, post-surgery, it would be easy for doctors to notice something amiss.
The reason Uchiha Takashi asked if he was sure was because modification surgery carried risks.
Because there wasn't a mature modification plan yet.
And although Yamakawa Koji didn't verbally respond, his determined gaze already conveyed his decision.
For him, he would rather die on the operating table than live a life of mediocrity.
Soon enough.
The day of the surgery arrived.
(End of Chapter)