Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Original Freeloader Couldn't Handle It, So It's My Turn!

Uchiha Takashi decided to reveal a bit.

After all, today's assessment had already exposed some of his capabilities. If he didn't come clean, did he really think people wouldn't find out?

"Let's go!"

Uchiha Mei stepped past him.

In fact, before Uchiha Takashi arrived, she was already aware of the assessment.

She originally thought he might not pass the graduation exam, but to her surprise, he managed to defeat the 'White Fang's son' head-on with the help of a summoning beast. This unexpected outcome was the reason she stayed to meet him. Otherwise, she would have already gone on a mission.

Even though Uchiha Mei was only 13, she was already a 'Special Jonin.'

At this stage in the ninja world, it wasn't yet the era where teenagers were flying around at Kage-level strength. Her abilities were already quite strong; otherwise, she wouldn't be considered a future genius by her clan.

The two left the courtyard and headed towards where Uchiha Takashi was temporarily staying.

Uchiha Mei was the epitome of a 'rich, beautiful, strong, and tragic' type.

Her parents were deceased, and her grandfather was the former clan leader, as well as the head of the main family and leader of the Honda faction.

However, her grandfather died when she was just a few years old, so the position of clan leader fell to the third house, the moderates, led by Uchiha Fugaku's father.

Thus, she could indeed be considered the Uchiha princess, a standard rich and beautiful girl.

The 'strong and tragic' part wasn't without reason.

Her strength was undeniable.

A 13-year-old Special Jonin was no weakling.

As for the tragic part, it wasn't about dying on the night of the clan massacre.

Given her status and strength, if she had lived until then, there would have been no room for the dutiful son to act, and the Honda faction wouldn't have been suppressed.

So, there's only one possibility.

She died too early!

Only then would she not even make a ripple in the historical timeline.

Thus, her description as 'rich, beautiful, strong, and tragic' was indeed fitting.

And such a person, due to some special reasons, became Uchiha Takashi's 'fiancée.'

You could say the original freeloader couldn't handle it, so it's up to him now.

A while later.

The two arrived at the outskirts of the village.

Living here wasn't Uchiha Takashi's choice, but the original body's decision.

He was able to transmigrate because the original body chose to leave the Uchiha clan's territory and live alone. As a result, he died from a sudden illness, and Takashi took over.

Click! Uchiha Takashi opened the door and turned to invite her in.

"Please!"

He said, stepping into the room first and turning on the light.

Uchiha Mei followed him in slowly.

As the light came on, they were greeted by a cramped, shabby room filled with bookshelves, flower pots, and test tubes.

Most of the items in the room were accumulated by Uchiha Takashi over the past two and a half years since his transmigration.

The books were borrowed from the library.

The school had a very large library.

However, it only contained basic knowledge, so very few people liked to visit.

Ninjas pursued 'ninjutsu' and other things that could make them stronger, and these basic knowledge books held little interest for most.

But Uchiha Takashi was different! As a transmigrator, he understood that in this ninja world, 'knowledge is power,' and it was the kind of power one could master alone.

This was the hidden shortcut.

And it was a path that could be pursued through learning.

Otherwise, as someone without Otsutsuki bloodline, he would have no chance of reaching top-tier combat power.

As for research talent?

He might not be as exaggeratedly talented as the Second Hokage or Orochimaru, but he should be above average, and combined with his unique advantages, he was naturally exceptional.

The insight of a transmigrator!

That was his unique advantage.

When conducting experiments, he wasn't afraid of difficulties or troubles; he feared taking the wrong path.

But for Uchiha Takashi, he knew exactly which research paths were viable, and as long as he continued to work in that direction, success was only a matter of time.

Moreover, once he began his research, he discovered a huge advantage he possessed.

It was this advantage that allowed him to achieve quick results.

Otherwise, even knowing the correct research path, it would take decades to achieve anything.

Did he really think research was that easy to succeed in?

If it were easy, not so many people would avoid the research path.

Many in the ninja world pursued research, but only a few like the Second Hokage, Orochimaru, and Kabuto were truly famous, showing how difficult the research path was.

After a quick check, Uchiha Takashi suddenly spoke up.

Chapter 5: The Original Freeloader Couldn't Handle It, So It's My Turn!

"Something's wrong!" Someone has been here! "How?"

Uchiha Mei walked over.

"Someone's been here!"

Uchiha Takashi's face turned grim.

Fortunately, there wasn't anything truly incriminating here.

Most of his experimental records and data were stored in his mind or hidden elsewhere. Otherwise, this would have been a huge loss.

Of course, it wasn't like there was no loss at all.

A certain experimental 'byproduct' was missing a bottle.

A healing potion!

Yes, this was something Uchiha Takashi had prepared to make money with after deciding to take it easy.

He planned to relax, but he wasn't planning to suffer, so naturally, he needed to earn money.

Before crossing over, he worked himself to death. After crossing over, shouldn't he be able to enjoy life a bit?

"It must be Danzo's doing!"

Uchiha Mei didn't need to think much to come to this conclusion.

"The missing item is a healing potion..."

Uchiha Takashi explained the effects of the byproduct.

Overall, while the diluted version's effects were far inferior to medical ninjutsu, it could still heal wounds completely within a few days.

It might not sound like much.

But in the event of war, the effects of this potion would be terrifying.

Because medical ninjas require talent, but this potion could be mass-produced, making it a strategic resource.

After hearing about the effects, Uchiha Mei naturally understood the significance of this item and asked seriously, "Are you sure about its effects?"

Because this item was too important, it needed to be confirmed.

"Hold on..."

Uchiha Takashi quickly retrieved a few strands of emerald seaweed from a small tank in the corner and began making the potion on the spot.

In less than a few minutes, he skillfully extracted half a vial of green liquid.

Healing concentrate!

This was the strongest form of the byproduct.

The missing vial was diluted a hundred times.

At this moment, he had to demonstrate its value.

Even though Uchiha Takashi knew that given her personality, she wouldn't abandon her 'fiancé,' he still didn't want to risk his life.

He could only say that he hated Danzo, that sly old fox, to death.

Originally, he planned to fail the assessment to leave the ninja ranks, or at worst, become a low-profile ninja.

But because Danzo wanted to use his life to warn the Uchiha clan, he was forced into this situation.

If he had any cheats, he would definitely make Danzo understand that transmigrators are not to be trifled with.

"Is this the healing potion...?"

Uchiha Mei's pale pink eyes examined the green liquid in the vial, then suddenly took action.

"Wait!"

Uchiha Takashi noticed Uchiha Mei pulling out a kunai and calmly stabbing it into her palm.

With a crisp sound of flesh being pierced, a wound appeared on Uchiha Mei's fair and slender palm.

What a ruthless person!

Just by looking at her appearance, no one would believe that such a young girl could be so decisive.

Uchiha Mei completely ignored Uchiha Takashi's attempt to stop her.

Of course, she knew she could use other things to test it.

But what could be more direct than experiencing it herself? And with such a minor injury, even if the potion didn't work, she could quickly heal it with medical ninjutsu, so there was no real risk.

Otherwise, she wouldn't play around like this without a backup plan.

Did they really think she was that reckless?

The healing concentrate was slowly poured onto the wound in her palm.

The wound, which had been bleeding continuously, stopped bleeding at a speed visible to the naked eye, and quickly scabbed over and healed.

As this process unfolded, the expression on Uchiha Mei's usually icy face changed continuously.

Because the effect was just that astonishing.

Even if it couldn't match medical ninjutsu.

But the entire Konoha had fewer than a hundred medical ninjas, and that was with the influence of Tsunade, one of the Sannin. In the other four great ninja villages, it wouldn't be surprising if they had fewer than two digits.

Outside the five great ninja villages, there were no medical ninjas at all.

And this potion could be mass-produced and carried around, which was its greatest advantage.

(End of Chapter)

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