The Eye Technique: Yamata was going smoothly at first. By the time Taketori Nihi's flesh and organs had been broken down, a bloodline essence the size of an egg had already formed.
But when Shisui shifted his focus to the target's bones, he ran into trouble.
For the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai, all the body's essence was concentrated in the bones. That was a good thing in itself—it meant Shisui could pillage more bloodline essence this time.
The problem was that breaking down the bones consumed a terrifying amount of ocular power and chakra. He had only managed to break down and extract a third of the target's bones when the ocular power in Shisui's left eye was already running dry.
The consequences of overtaxing Mangekyō ocular power were terrifying. It brought more than just aching eyes and blood running from the corners of them.
Worse still, the chakra depletion was putting every cell in Shisui's body under strain. Aches and weakness plagued him from head to toe, without a moment's respite.
If Shisui hadn't had such iron will, the intense discomfort would have forced him to interrupt the technique.
"Gulp, gulp, gulp..."
Without hesitation, Shisui took out the last vial of the reagent extracted using Hashirama Cells and downed it in one go.
The moment the liquid entered his stomach, a refreshing sensation spread through his entire body. It was like a parched desert being flooded with the source of life. Every cell seemed to rejoice, and the intense comfort was a stark contrast to the discomfort he'd felt before.
"I'll have to find a chance to go to Otogakure again. This temporary reagent has some serious limitations. I'll also need to find a way to solve the problem of Mangekyō depletion once and for all."
Whether by transplanting Hashirama