As Tsunade handed over the report, the Third frowned slightly. "That Shinji Uchiha again?"
"Yes. Shinji Uchiha completed the formula for this batch of potion entirely on his own. We wouldn't have made such rapid progress without him."
Tsunade gave a fair assessment.
Setting down the report in his hands, the Third sighed. "It seems he really does have a talent for Medical Ninjutsu."
Tsunade agreed. "He's an exceptionally gifted child."
"Such a shame..." The Third changed the subject. "Arrange a live-subject trial of the potion as soon as possible. Conduct it in secret this time. Don't let word get out."
"Understood!"
Tsunade nodded, then turned and left the Hokage Office.
She understood all too well what the Third meant by "such a shame." If the Advisor Elder Council hadn't recruited Shinji Uchiha first, she would have wanted to bring him under her wing and personally guide him.
With the Third's approval, the live-subject trial of the Type Three Aging Potion began quietly.
The test took place in the same cave as before. To ensure that Upper Moon Five wouldn't lose control like last time, the research team redesigned the cell and reinforced the restraints, binding the massive demon completely.
Once everything was ready, Tsunade announced, "Begin the experiment!"
At once, Shizune operated the equipment and injected the Type Three Aging Potion into Upper Moon Five, who was restrained inside the cell.
This time, the research team was no longer relaxed about the live-subject trial.
They still remembered Upper Moon Five's terrifying constitution. No one feared that the demon might simply die during the trial. Instead, they were all apprehensive, worried that even the improved Type Three Aging Potion might prove ineffective against Upper Moon Five.
As everyone watched tensely, the Type Three Aging Potion was successfully injected into Upper