Uchiha Hikari's problems were, to the Demon Refining Pot...
Really nothing at all. A drop in the bucket.
The runes on Hikari's body and back had originally been rooted deep in her flesh, but they trembled when the white light touched the Cursed Seal on the back of her neck—
That was the Cursed Seal Black Zetsu had left behind.
For years, it had lodged like a poisonous thorn deep in her soul. Now, within the white light of creation, it rapidly dissolved into nothing.
The difference in their power was simply too great.
"Relax, Xiaoguang," Qingwu's voice came through the halo. "I'll straighten out the powers inside you. Any abilities that don't belong to you, or that were forcibly implanted, will be broken down into their purest essence and fused with you anew."
Qingwu was analyzing the power of the Innate Divine Script he had mastered with the Demon Refining Pot's help. He watched tiny motes emerge within the stream of light—the lingering essences of different kekkei genkai.
Guided by the Demon Refining Pot, they were now merging into Uchiha Hikari's bloodline like a flock of birds returning to their nests.
Before long...
"Hikari, wake up. Your body is healthy now," Qingwu called softly to Uchiha Hikari.
Uchiha Hikari slowly opened her eyes. "Qingwu." Sure enough, the very first thing she saw was the person she most wanted to see.
It's so good to still be able to see you.
She gazed at him, utterly entranced.
"Hikari, stop staring at me for a moment." Somewhat helplessly, Qingwu rubbed Uchiha Hikari's head. "Check your body first. See if anything feels different."
At his words, Xiaoguang...
Immediately withdrew her gaze shyly.
A trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes.
Uchiha Hikari watched quietly without speaking, then simply closed her eyes to