On the hospital bed, Sasuke groggily opened his eyes. Hyuga Kei was sitting beside the bed.
"Congratulations. The surgery was a success. You're a girl now," Hyuga Kei said with malicious amusement.
Sasuke knew it was merely Hyuga Kei's twisted sense of humor. He sat up and felt that the world had changed. The natural energy outside drifted around him, as though it had already become something within his grasp.
Seeing Sasuke was so unamused, Hyuga Kei lost the mood to continue joking. "Kabuto Yakushi will help you adapt to this new organ."
Sasuke thanked him, something he rarely did. "Thank you."
"It's nothing. You're my collaborator, so naturally, the stronger you are, the better."
Hyuga Kei smiled. "Do your best. This Sage Mode organ was specially made. It contains the cells of Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi. Not only will it allow you to wield natural energy, it can also enhance your vitality and nourish your Dojutsu Power."
"Rest well. I still have things to do." Hyuga Kei walked out of the ward, where Kabuto Yakushi was already waiting outside the door.
Hyuga Kei instructed, "Don't let Sasuke go take revenge before I return."
He did not want to miss a good show.
"Understood."
Hyuga Kei had White Zetsu take him to the underground lake connected to the moon.
Since he had not recorded its coordinates yet, he naturally could not use Kamui to teleport there.
Riding a puppet Flying Eagle, Hyuga Kei reached his destination before long. It was a cave on the border between the Land of Fire and the Federation.
Hyuga Kei stared at the clear lake before him, which emitted a faint glow. He scooped up some water in his hands, yet did not feel the slightest trace of dampness.
This matched the