It was no exaggeration to call them walking natural disasters, tailed beasts in human form.
Uchiha Makoto's gaze passed over his three subordinates in turn before settling on A Mu. He studied her carefully for a moment, a trace of satisfaction entering his eyes. "A Mu, it seems the postoperative recovery from this upgrade left no lingering complications. What's the compatibility rate between Shikotsumyaku and Wood Release now?"
"Reporting, Lord Makoto." A Mu's voice was much steadier than before, carrying the certainty that came only after a transformation. "The compatibility rate has stabilized above ninety-seven percent. Wood Release provides significant support for skeletal reinforcement, and the regeneration rate of osteoblasts has increased roughly threefold. I can now control bone armor coverage and Wood Release bindings simultaneously without any conflict between the two bloodline abilities."
"Ninety-seven..." Uchiha Makoto nodded lightly, his smile deepening. "Good. Four points higher than the projected ninety-three percent. It seems your constitution is naturally better suited to an environment where multiple bloodline abilities coexist than our experimental models estimated."
He turned to No. 5 and No. 6. The two modified humans had remained silent since entering the laboratory, standing straight and breathing evenly, like two renowned blades yet to be drawn.
"No. 5, No. 6, I heard you demonstrated exceptional tactical proficiency during your adaptation tests around Kirigakure." Uchiha Makoto walked up to them with his hands behind his back. "Tell me how the mission went. How did that fifteen-year-old Kisame Hoshigaki react?"
No. 5 raised their head, their gaze calm and focused. "Reporting, Lord Makoto. As planned, we laid an ambush at the river mouth on Kirigakure's northwestern border. Kisame Hoshigaki was on a routine mission to eliminate rogue ninja at the time, with no guards accompanying him. From initial contact to securing the target, the