This time, many ninjas had signed up to participate. They only needed to choose a few with unwavering resolve.
The rest would basically be eliminated.
Even so, an enormous number had applied—probably over a thousand. In the end, fewer than ten would remain, perhaps not even five. The goal was simply to select the best of the best.
When the two arrived at the hospital, they found the Medical Ninjas noticeably busier than before.
They hurried back and forth with their heads down, with no time at all to see who had just passed by.
Hogen then found a nurse and asked where the ward was.
He then led Chisato to the room of the second test subject.
The test subject inside was already awake and chatting with his wife.
When he saw Hogen and Chisato arrive, he could hardly believe it.
"Lord Hogen! Miss Chisato, what brings you here?"
The moment Chisato saw the second test subject, a smile appeared on her face.
"You're Uncle Ouyashiro Shin, right? I'm here on my father's behalf to offer his regards."
She then introduced Hogen. "This is Lord Hogen. I'm sure you already know that he is here on Lord Torikaze's behalf to visit you. Your surgery was also a great success, and both Lord Torikaze and Lord Amado are very pleased."
Ouyashiro Shin could hardly believe it. Such an insignificant person as himself had actually drawn the concern of both Lord Torikaze and the Clan Head.
"How could I possibly deserve to trouble the two of you? Thank you so much!"
Chisato shook her head repeatedly. "You shouldn't say that. The success of your surgery is a very important matter for Konoha."
"Lord Hyuga Gen's first success certainly proved that the experiment was feasible, but there was an element of luck