Chapter 172: Transplanting Original Cells, Tsunade's Transformation! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes!)
Clone No. 3 officially became the alias Kakuzu. In the future, when the Akatsuki organization recruits, it will join the Akatsuki to collect Tailed Beasts.
After disposing of Kakuzu's corpse, leaving not even a trace, Sarutobi Asuma took out a sealing scroll, opened it, and took out several hearts.
These hearts were cultivated through cloning, totaling four.
However, only three were needed at the moment.
Kakuzu's was Earth Style. Clone Kakuzu's itself was Wind Style. The other three were Water Style, Fire Style, and Lightning Style.
Since we're going to impersonate, we should do it so thoroughly that even Kakuzu, upon resurrection, would question his reality.
After handling everything and leaving Clone Kakuzu, Sarutobi Asuma and Clone Uka returned directly to the experimental base.
Clone Uka lay back down in the newly built cultivation pod. A Shadow Clone left behind in the laboratory stated, "The cultivation process for Hashirama Cells turning into White Zetsu has matured. We can attempt the transplant."
Sarutobi Asuma rejoiced upon hearing this.
After all these years, it was finally ready!
"Does Lady Tsunade know?"
Sarutobi Asuma asked.
"Naturally."
The Shadow Clone nodded.
Sarutobi Asuma pondered for a moment and walked out of the experimental base.
In the spacious study, Tsunade and Shizune were both busy.
Sarutobi Asuma leaned against the doorframe, watching quietly.
Shizune, now seventeen, had fully bloomed. Tsunade, nearing forty, looked no different than she did years ago, as if forever frozen in her early thirties.
They say a man is charming when he's focused, and Sarutobi Asuma felt that a woman was also captivating when focused, a pleasure to behold.
"Eh, Asuma, you're back!"
Suddenly, Shizune's voice startled both Sarutobi Asuma and Tsunade.
"Yes!"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled and nodded, then walked into the study and sat down opposite Tsunade, asking, "Sister Tsunade, aren't you planning to transplant the White Zetsu-ized cells?"
Tsunade glanced up at Sarutobi Asuma and retorted, "Do you think I should?"
"Of course!"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded affirmatively. "This isn't for Wood Release, but to enhance your constitution and chakra limit. Only then will the Sage Cursed Seal bring about more rapid changes in you, and speed up your Sage Transformation."
"You've already seen the effects of Heavenly Sun Life Transfer under Sage Mode."
"When you become stronger, Heavenly Sun Life Transfer can completely revive someone who has just died."
"But this requires an enormous amount of chakra, otherwise, it can only be an exchange of life for life!"
If it were for Wood Release, there would be no need for Tsunade to transplant it.
After all, the power of Wood Release wasn't due to the Kekkei Genkai itself, but to Senju Hashirama.
Yamato, who obtained Wood Release, was only at the Jonin level.
Therefore, Sarutobi Asuma persuaded Tsunade to transplant the cultivated White Zetsu cells to inherit a portion of Senju Hashirama's constitution.
Or rather, a part of the genes belonging to Ashura, belonging to the Sage of Six Paths.
This would give Tsunade a stronger constitution, a vaster chakra pool, and more powerful Yang Release abilities.
Then, she could use Yang Release as her core and walk the path of Kekkei Genkai.
Currently, Tsunade had mastered all chakra nature transformations except for Yin Style and Wind Style.
"Lady Tsunade, I think what Asuma said is right."
Shizune couldn't help but persuade her.
"Tch, of course, you think he's right."
Tsunade pouted.
Shizune's face immediately turned red with embarrassment.
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "Sister Tsunade, I haven't forgotten the goal we set back then, and I've been working towards it."
"Although the Heavenly Sun Life Transfer technique can't revive people who have been dead for a long time, it's still a huge advancement."
Tsunade lowered her head. "Perhaps those who slumber beneath the earth should not be disturbed."
Both Sarutobi Asuma and Shizune were taken aback.
What did she mean by that?
Sarutobi Asuma and Shizune exchanged glances.
Suddenly, Tsunade stood up and walked out. "Prepare for surgery tomorrow!"
"This…"
Sarutobi Asuma was a bit bewildered.
How could this woman's thoughts be so bizarre and unpredictable!
Shizune watched Tsunade's retreating back, a worried look on her face, "Asuma, will Lady Tsunade be alright?"
Sarutobi Asuma put his arm around Shizune's waist, "Don't worry, she's one of the Sannin, the most powerful female ninja!"
The next day.
At the experimental base.
Tsunade lay on the examination table. A Shadow Clone of Sarutobi Asuma was busy with preparations, and Shizune was assisting.
Beside Sarutobi Asuma, Yūhi Kurenai quietly asked, "Asuma, shouldn't we test it on a clone first?"
"Isn't it too dangerous to do it directly on Lady Tsunade?"
In the past two years, Yūhi Kurenai had also minored in Yang Style Chakra Nature Transformation, becoming a novice medical ninja.
"Don't worry, with me here, there won't be any problems."
Looking at Tsunade lying in the cultivation pod, Sarutobi Asuma smiled confidently.
When it came to transplanting Hashirama Cells, Uchiha Madara's method was the most brutal.
He had directly transplanted a portion of Hashirama Cells into his chest, which was why that face belonging to Senju Hashirama appeared.
Next was Kabuto Yakushi, whose methods were also quite crude.
Furthermore, in the original story, that guy used not only Senju Hashirama's cells but also many others.
Orochimaru's methods were the most gentle and technically superior.
Sarutobi Asuma's current methods could be said to be learned from Orochimaru.
And this time, he was going to use primitive cells.
This was a step further than transplanting bone marrow cells, which are hematopoietic stem cells.
So-called primitive cells are cells in the developmental stage of all blood cells.
All cells in the human body develop and mature from primitive cells.
These cells were cultivated by Sarutobi Asuma's many Shadow Clones, along with Tsunade, using all sorts of means, including Sage Mode and Yin-Yang Release techniques.
And the so-called White Zetsu transformation was to greatly reduce the terrifying assimilation and consumption power of the original Hashirama Cells, while trying to preserve the complete genome of Senju Hashirama.
It was also because Sarutobi Asuma possessed Chakra Control far beyond the Six Paths level that he could achieve this.
And as a descendant of Senju Hashirama, Tsunade was actually the most suitable recipient for this cell transplant.
Two minutes later, all preparations were complete.
"Begin!"
Sarutobi Asuma commanded, his expression becoming solemn.
The three Shadow Clones performing the surgery activated various instruments.
In fact, the surgical procedure itself was not complicated. It didn't even require Sarutobi Asuma and the others to manually perform incisions.
The transplant of primitive cells was done through intravenous injection.
But the key was to monitor Tsunade's vital signs, so Sarutobi Asuma's main body, along with his clones, activated their Electromagnetic Eyes to constantly monitor Tsunade's condition.
Time passed slowly.
Ten minutes later, Sarutobi Asuma's eyes sharpened, "It's starting!"
The next moment, various electronic instruments in the laboratory emitted beeping sounds, making both Shizune and Yūhi Kurenai's hearts tighten.
The number one Shadow Clone began to report, "The primitive cells have begun to multiply in large numbers, absorbing energy and moving towards maturity."
Sarutobi Asuma and the other two could see that the green cultivation fluid soaking Tsunade's body in the cultivation pod was being consumed rapidly.
Ten minutes later, only a thin layer of cultivation fluid remained, revealing Tsunade's delicate body.
Sarutobi Asuma immediately transmitted his voice into Tsunade's mind, "Sister Tsunade, completely open the Yin Seal, and the Sage Cursed Seal!"
Inside the cultivation pod, Tsunade, with her eyes closed, formed hand seals.
Instantly, golden cursed seal patterns spread across Tsunade's entire body, and a large amount of Sage Power, which was Sage Chakra, was released.
And this Chakra became the energy for the new cells in Tsunade's body to grow.
Time passed slowly.
Gradually, Tsunade's body became covered in bulging veins, her brow furrowed, and tiny, crystal-clear beads of sweat covered her entire body.
Then, her body began to tremble, as if enduring intense pain.
"Sister Tsunade, you must endure, you must hold on, don't pass out."
"This is a true transformation!"
"You need to subdue your transforming body!"
"Regardless of how the First Hokage's cells are modified, they always carry his personal imprint, an imprint that even I cannot remove."
"Remember, chakra is formed from spiritual and physical energy!"
Sarutobi Asuma's voice echoed like a bell in Tsunade's mind.
Tsunade gritted her teeth, enduring the pain.
She hadn't given birth, so she didn't know the pain involved.
But she believed that what she was experiencing now was definitely more painful than childbirth.
Because she could feel her body changing.
Bones were regrowing, organs were regenerating.
She could even hear the grinding sound of her bones growing.
Half an hour later.
Tsunade found her teeth had fallen out, and then one by one, new teeth grew in.
At this moment, Shadow Clone Number One said, "There's not enough chakra!"
Sarutobi Asuma immediately replied, "You supply it!"
Shadow Clone Number One nodded and then, through the Sage Cursed Seal on Tsunade's body, continuously transferred its sage power.
Another hour passed, and Shadow Clone Number One disappeared with a pop.
Its chakra was depleted!
Shadow Clone Number Two took its place.
Suddenly, Shizune exclaimed, "Lady Tsunade..."
Inside the cultivation pod, a large amount of white substance had proliferated on Tsunade's body.
"Don't panic, this is normal," Sarutobi Asuma said calmly.
Soon, Shadow Clone Number Two also vanished due to chakra depletion.
Shadow Clone Number Three took its place.
And within the cultivation pod, Tsunade was now encased in a white cocoon.
Through the cocoon, Sarutobi Asuma could see that Tsunade's posture was like that of an infant in the womb.
Just as Shadow Clone Number Three's chakra was about to run out, inside the cultivation pod, Tsunade's transformation finally stabilized and concluded ten minutes later.
Bang!
Shadow Clone Number Three also deactivated.
"Success!" Sarutobi Asuma smiled.
Shizune and Yūhi Kurenai let out sighs of relief.
After confirming everything, Sarutobi Asuma walked out of the laboratory and said, "Kurenai, Shizune, I'll leave the rest to you."
Ten minutes later.
Sarutobi Asuma re-entered the laboratory and was stunned at the sight of Tsunade, who had put her clothes back on.
Tsunade had always maintained a youthful appearance, but now her skin was flawless and rosy, like a perfectly developed infant.
Furthermore, she had grown taller, reaching 1.7 meters, with even more perfect proportions.
Hiss, she was a monster!
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