Chapter 522: Envy, Jealousy, and Resentment

Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Envy, Jealousy, and Resentment

Kagami had always been a man of action. Once he made up his mind, he would act immediately without the slightest delay. Thus, he quickly completed the preparations for the blood transfusion surgery and began the operation.

A blood transfusion was obviously much simpler than a transplant.

The real difficulty of this operation lay not in the surgical techniques, but in finding transfusion tubes and corresponding storage containers capable of holding the blood of the Type-A Wind Release clone.

At present, the concentration of the All-Killing Ash Bones characteristic in the Type-A Wind Release clone’s blood had already reached an extremely high level.

Before the operation, Kagami had conducted a small experiment and discovered that neither the transfusion tubes used in his laboratory nor the vast majority of his storage containers could preserve the clone’s blood for extended periods.

Basically, once fifteen minutes had passed, any vessel containing the Type-A Wind Release clone’s blood would begin exhibiting irreversible signs of decay.

If the container was made of metal, it would rapidly rust and oxidize. If it was made of glass, its structure would begin to collapse, resulting in tiny cracks.

Because of this, he had spent considerable effort before finally finding a material that could barely store the Type-A Wind Release clone’s blood.

This material came from a species of tree that secreted a gelatinous substance from its surface.

The reason this tree was in Kagami’s laboratory was that he had previously tested whether the gelatinous substance it secreted could serve as a substitute for the material Hiruko used to manufacture Chimera Buds.

Naturally, the experimental results had been disappointing.

However, the fact that this tree could actually store the Type-A Wind Release clone’s blood, which contained the characteristics of All-Killing Ash Bones, was something Kagami had not anticipated.

Several hours later, the blood transfusion surgery was finally completed.

The operation went smoothly, without a single complication. As the blood was drained from the Type-B Wind Release clone and transferred into the Type-A Wind Release clone, the life signs of the Type-B clone gradually disappeared.

With the infusion of fresh blood, the bloodline disease threatening the Type-A Wind Release clone was immediately alleviated.

After properly storing the blood removed from the Type-A Wind Release clone, Kagami disposed of the Type-B Wind Release clone, which had already lost all signs of life.

He then approached the Type-A Wind Release clone.

To better understand its condition, he once again performed the Spirit Descent Technique, transferring his spirit into the Type-A Wind Release clone.

"Cough, cough..."

After coughing and climbing down from the operating table, Kagami staggered and collapsed onto the floor.

Although replacing all the blood in his body had greatly reduced the concentration of the All-Killing Ash Bones characteristic, his already damaged bodily functions had not automatically recovered as a result.

His internal organs, chakra pathways, bones, and even the muscles throughout his body were all severely damaged, leaving him almost completely incapable of movement.

"Now that I think about it, I really went a little overboard in that battle."

Feeling the intense pain radiating from every part of his body, Kagami shook his head and sighed softly.

However, he had no regrets. After all, if he hadn’t fought formidable enemies such as Satori, Hiruko, the Deva Path, and Obito one after another, the village’s casualties would undoubtedly have been at least twice as high.

Sacrificing a single clone to save so many people he knew personally...

It was a worthwhile trade.

Moreover, this battle had also improved his combat skills. His taijutsu, as well as his mastery of the two Kekkei Genkai, Magnet Release and Shikotsumyaku, had all improved to varying degrees.

One should never underestimate the importance of combat skills. The reason Kagami could bring out his combat strength so effectively was inseparable from his frequent participation in high-intensity battles. The level of one’s combat skills could, to a large extent, directly determine the outcome of a battle.

The reason Nagato had suffered such a setback this time was precisely because he severely lacked experience fighting opponents of his own caliber. Without sufficient experience in life-and-death struggles, he had made numerous misjudgments during the battle. He had failed to see through the illusion of Kagami’s overwhelming strength and had been led around by the nose from beginning to end.

After sitting cross-legged on the floor and resting for a while, Kagami instructed the Third Kazekage puppet to bring Karin over.

Kagami himself did not possess any particularly advanced medical ninjutsu. Thus, although he had temporarily resolved the excessive concentration of the All-Killing Ash Bones characteristic in the Type-A Wind Release clone’s blood, he had no way of restoring its already damaged organs, bones, chakra pathways, and muscle tissue.

Fortunately, Karin was right nearby. All he needed to do was take a bite, and the problem would be solved.

Under the guidance of the Third Kazekage puppet, Karin entered the laboratory with a curious expression.

This was her first time setting foot inside Kagami’s laboratory, and everything around her seemed novel and fascinating.

At that moment, Kagami, who was controlling the Type-A Wind Release clone, sat on the floor and beckoned her over.

Within the aerial fortress, Karin and Gaara had already met Kagami’s true body, his Water Release clone codenamed Kawa, his Fire Release clone codenamed Homura, and this Type-A Wind Release clone.

However, neither of them knew that all these individuals were actually Kagami himself. They simply believed that the Water Release clone, Fire Release clone, and Type-A Wind Release clone were all subordinates of Kagami.

After calling Karin over, Kagami said between shallow breaths, "I’ve suffered some very serious injuries. I need your help."

Without hesitation, Karin voluntarily extended her arm toward him.

However, her expression was somewhat timid, as though she had been reminded of what her mother had endured in Kusagakure.

Kagami said nothing more and bit down on her arm.

In an instant, a gentle stream of chakra flowed through his mouth and into Kagami’s body.

The sensation was like soaking in a hot spring. His entire body felt pleasantly warm, and the unbearable pain that had previously plagued every part of him gradually faded away. Even his breathing became considerably smoother.

At the same time, with his Byakugan, Kagami could clearly see that Karin’s body had grown slightly thinner.

Upon noticing this, Kagami immediately stopped absorbing her chakra. After all, Karin was still far too young, and excessively draining her chakra would seriously affect her health.

Letting out a relieved breath, Kagami smiled. "Thanks to you, I’m feeling much better."

The constitution of the Uzumaki clan was truly something that inspired envy, jealousy, and resentment!

The little Karin before him was still completely innocent and knew practically nothing. Yet, in terms of healing ability alone, she could already rival Tsunade, the number one medical shinobi in the shinobi world.

Karin said, "I... I can still keep going!"

Kagami shook his head. "I’m already much better. Go back and get some rest."

After having the Third Kazekage puppet escort Karin away, Kagami used the Type-A Wind Release clone’s own Byakugan to examine his body.

Combining what he observed with the sensations transmitted through his spirit, he made a preliminary assessment of the clone’s condition.

As long as he refrained from using chakra or Shikotsumyaku, this Type-A Wind Release clone, having undergone the blood transfusion, should be able to survive for at least another three to four months.

"Sigh. Looks like I’ll have to clone a few more Wind Release bodies in the future to serve as backup blood banks for this Type-A Wind Release clone."