This was no longer a mere replacement for Number Two, but an entirely new, groundbreaking "creation"!
"But this will require vast amounts of knowledge, extraordinarily precise technology, and... plenty of opportunities to 'manifest' things to pave the way." He calmed down, knowing that he faced an immensely vast and complex undertaking.
His immediate priority was not to launch into frenzied human modification, but to digest and put this mountain of treasures to use.
He needed to manifest:
More advanced biological laboratory equipment and a sterile working environment.
Advanced knowledge of cell fusion, kekkei genkai transplantation, rejection management, and genetic optimization.
In-depth research materials on specific kekkei genkai such as the Byakugan, Transparent Release, Storm Release, Magnet Release, and breath pulse.
A plan for safely and efficiently combining the Earth Grudge Fear Secret Technique with asura cells.
He might also need some "support tools," such as more intelligent support puppets, more discreet means of transportation, and so on.
Uchiha Makoto walked to the control console in the center of the base and spread out a long list detailing the targets he needed to "manifest" in the coming days, along with rough outlines for the lies he would use.
Looking at the list, then at the cold materials in storage and the unconscious test subjects in their containers, Uchiha Makoto finally gave his first truly heartfelt smile since returning to the village, brimming with anticipation.
The front lines had been harvest season.
And now, his season of scientific revelry and his time to play creator were finally about to begin.
In the depths of the underground Secret Base, time seemed to lose all meaning.
Only the low hum of instruments, the gurgle of circulating nutrient fluid, and the rustle of Uchiha Makoto turning scrolls and recording data formed the eternal soundtrack of