The Original Couldn't Handle Living Off a Woman—Time for Me to Take Over!

"I have some things to move over!"

Tang Ping decided to reveal a little.

After all, today's assessment had already exposed some of his secrets. If he said nothing, did he really think they wouldn't be able to investigate?

"Let's go!"

Uchiha Mei stepped past him.

In truth, she had learned about the assessment before Tang Ping arrived.

She had originally thought he might fail the graduation assessment, but she had never expected him to defeat the Son of White Fang head-on with the help of a Summoning Beast. It had truly surprised her, which was why she had stayed behind to meet him.

Otherwise, she would have long since left to carry out a mission.

Although Uchiha Mei was only thirteen, she was already a Special Jonin.

Of course, the ninja world at this stage was not yet in that absurd era where Kage-level freaks ran around in their teens. This level of strength was already impressive. Otherwise, the clan would not have regarded her as a future genius.

The two left the courtyard and headed toward Tang Ping's temporary residence.

Uchiha Mei!

She was the absolute definition of a Rich, Beautiful, Strong, Miserable girl.

Her parents had both died, while her grandfather had been the previous clan leader, the Branch Head of the Main Branch, and the leader of the Hawkish Faction.

However, she had only been a few years old when her grandfather died. That was why the position of clan leader had fallen to the third branch of the moderates—Uchiha Fugaku's father.

So she could indeed be considered an Uchiha princess, a textbook rich and beautiful girl.

And there was naturally a reason for adding "Strong, Miserable" after that.

There was no need to talk about the strong part.

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

As for miserable, it did not mean she would die during the Night of the Clan Massacre.

With her status and strength, if she had truly lived until then, there was no way she would have left room for the Great Filial Son to act, nor would the Hawkish Faction have been suppressed.

So there was only one possibility.

She had died too early!

Only that could explain why she had failed to leave even the slightest ripple in the historical timeline.

That was why Rich, Beautiful, Strong, Miserable was such an apt description of her.

Yet, for certain special reasons, someone like her had become Tang Ping's "fiancée."

All he could say was that the original owner could not handle living off a woman. It had to be him instead.

A while later.

The two arrived at the edge of the village.

Living here had naturally not been Tang Ping's choice, but the original owner's.

He had been able to transmigrate because the original owner had chosen to leave the Uchiha Clan Grounds and live alone. Then, after suddenly falling seriously ill, he had kicked the bucket, leaving Tang Ping to take over.

Click!

After opening the door, Tang Ping turned and gestured inside.

"Please!"

He spoke, then entered first and turned on the lights.

Uchiha Mei followed behind at an unhurried pace.

When the lights came on, the first thing they saw was a shabby room packed to the brim with bookshelves, flowerpots, test tubes, and more.

Most of the things in the room had been gradually accumulated by Tang Ping during the two and a half years since his transmigration.

The books had been borrowed from the library.

The academy had a very large library.

However, it only contained basic knowledge, so few people liked going there.

Ninjas pursued things that could make them stronger, such as Ninjutsu. Hardly anyone had any interest in such basic knowledge.

But Tang Ping was different!

As a transmigrator, he naturally understood that in this ninja world, knowledge was power—and the kind that could be mastered by one person alone.

That was the hidden shortcut.

One that could still be taken through learning.

Otherwise, as an ordinary person without Otsutsuki bloodline, he would have had no chance at all of reaching the top tier of power.

As for research talent?

He was admittedly nowhere near as monstrous as geniuses like the Second Hokage or Orochimaru, but he should at least be above average. Combined with his unique advantage, that naturally made him ridiculously strong.

A transmigrator's knowledge!

That was his unique advantage.

When conducting experiments, difficulties and trouble were not the most frightening things. The worst thing was taking the wrong path.

But for Tang Ping, he directly knew which research paths were viable. As long as he kept working in those directions, success would come sooner or later.

Not to mention that after he began researching, he discovered he possessed an enormous advantage.

It was precisely this advantage that had allowed him to achieve results so quickly.

Otherwise, even if he knew the correct research path, it would still take decades to accomplish anything.

Did they really think research was so easy to succeed at?

If it were easy, so few people would not be willing to take the research path.

There were quite a few people in the ninja world who invested in research, but only the Second Hokage, Orochimaru, Yakushi Kabuto, and a few others had truly become famous. That showed just how difficult the research path was.

After quickly checking the room, Tang Ping suddenly spoke.

"Something's wrong!"

Someone had come in!

"What is it?"

Uchiha Mei walked over.

"Someone came here!"

Tang Ping's expression darkened.

Fortunately, there was nothing truly incriminating here.

He had chosen to memorize most of his experiment logs and materials, or hide them elsewhere. Otherwise, this time he would have suffered a huge loss.

Of course, it was not as though nothing had been lost.

One bottle of a certain experimental "byproduct" was missing.

Healing Potion!

Yes, this was something Tang Ping had developed to make money after he chose to take it easy.

He intended to take it easy, but that did not mean he intended to suffer. Naturally, he needed to make money.

Before transmigrating, he had worked himself to the bone, even to death. After transmigrating, could he not enjoy himself a little?

"It must have been Danzo!"

Uchiha Mei immediately gave the answer without needing to think.

"What was stolen was a Healing Potion..."

Tang Ping explained the effects of the byproduct.

In short, while the diluted version was far inferior to Medical Ninjutsu, it could still restore wounds completely within a few days.

It did not sound like much.

But if war truly broke out, the effects of such a potion would be terrifying.

Medical Ninjas required immense talent, but this potion could be mass-produced. It was absolutely a strategic resource.

After hearing the effects, Uchiha Mei naturally understood what this represented. She asked solemnly:

"Are the effects you described real?"

Because this was too important, she had to confirm it.

"Wait..."

Tang Ping quickly fished several strands of emerald-green algae from a small water vat in the corner, then began concocting medicine on the spot.

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

Healing Elixir!

This was the strongest form of the byproduct.

The vial that had been stolen was diluted more than a hundred times.

At a time like this, he naturally had to demonstrate its value.

Even though Tang Ping knew that, given her personality, she would definitely not abandon him, her "fiancé," he was unwilling to gamble with his life.

All he could say was that Tang Ping hated that LYB Danzo to death.

He had originally planned to use his failure in the assessment to leave the ninja ranks. At worst, he could become an inconspicuous ninja.

But because Danzo had wanted to use his life to warn the Uchiha Clan, he had been forced into his current situation.

If he had some kind of cheat, he would definitely make Danzo understand what it meant to never humiliate a transmigrator.

"Is this the Healing Potion...?"

Uchiha Mei's light pink eyes studied the green liquid in the test tube, then she suddenly moved.

"Wait!"

Tang Ping saw Uchiha Mei take out a kunai and, without changing expression, stab it into her palm.

Squelch!

Amid the crisp sound of flesh being pierced, a wound appeared in Uchiha Mei's fair, slender palm.

She was ruthless!

No one would have believed that such a girl could be so decisive just by looking at her appearance.

Uchiha Mei ignored Tang Ping's attempt to stop her.

She naturally knew she could use something else for the test.

But what could be more direct than experiencing it herself?

Moreover, even if the potion had no effect, she could quickly recover from such a minor injury with Medical Ninjutsu. It would have no impact at all.

Did they really think she would act so recklessly without a Hidden Move?

The Healing Elixir was slowly poured over the wound in her palm.

The wound, which had been constantly bleeding, stopped bleeding at a visible rate, then quickly scabbed over and healed.

As that happened, the expression on Uchiha Mei's normally icy face continuously changed.

Because the effect was simply too astonishing.

Even though it was still inferior to Medical Ninjutsu.

There were fewer than a hundred Medical Ninjas in all of Konoha, and that was only because of the influence of Tsunade, one of the Three Sannin. In the other Four Great Ninja Villages, having fewer than ten would not have been surprising.

Beyond the Five Great Ninja Villages, there were no Medical Ninjas at all.

Yet this potion could be mass-produced and carried on one's person. That was its greatest advantage.