"A new anomaly has appeared in the fusion of the Shikotsumyaku with the body; the bone cells are beginning to show signs of mutation!"
This news struck like a hammer blow, slamming into everyone's already tense hearts, making the atmosphere in the laboratory, which was already as oppressive as the calm before a storm, even more somber.
"Stop the current operation immediately! Analyze the cause of the mutation, quick!"
The leader of the clones tried to keep his voice calm, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner anxiety.
At this moment, he couldn't help but complain in his heart, how could things go wrong at this critical juncture, with his main body still struggling on the verge of life and death.
If the experiment fails, all previous efforts will be in vain.
Everyone sprang into action immediately, the lights on various instruments flashed more rapidly, and data scrolled quickly across the screen, as if it were a countdown warning.
"An unknown energy fluctuation has been detected interfering with the fusion process. It's possible that some special substance left over from the early stages of the modification reacted with the Shikotsumyaku!"
The clone responsible for data analysis quickly reports back.
As he spoke, he silently wondered where this unknown energy came from. Had he made a mistake somewhere in the previous steps?
"Try injecting a neutralizing agent to see if it can counteract this energy fluctuation!" The leader of the clones quickly made a decision.
One of the clones hurriedly took a special container containing the neutralizing agent from the experimental rack and carefully connected it to the main body's infusion tubing.
The neutralizing agent was slowly injected into Hoshino's body.
Everyone stared intently at the monitoring screen, barely daring to breathe, silently praying for a miracle.
However, the neutralizing agent did not seem to have the desired effect. The body's reaction became increasingly violent, the panel turned a strange blue color, and the blood vessels under the panel became prominent and distorted.
Seeing the main body in pain, one of the clones couldn't help but think to itself.
If Hoshino doesn't make it through, then the purpose of these clones will be lost, and everything will return to dust.
A resolute glint flashed in the eyes of the leader of the clones as he declared loudly, "Let's try using the Kikaichū ' adaptive evolution to deepen their relationship with our main body. Maybe that will help us overcome this rejection reaction!"
As soon as the idea was uttered, the other clones all showed expressions of surprise.
Someone immediately objected, saying, "This is too risky! The Kikaichū is very unstable right now. If it gets out of control, the host's body will be instantly devoured!"
The leader of the clones gritted his teeth and firmly replied, "There's no other way now; conventional methods won't save him."
" The Kikaichū can devour Chakra of different attributes and evolve, which may help stabilize the rejection reaction and abnormal energy fluctuations of the Shikotsumyaku."
"If we control the dosage and guidance, there might still be a glimmer of hope."
A brief silence fell over the group as they weighed the pros and cons, ultimately deciding to take the risk.
"First, extract a portion of the Kikaichū, then add a special energy sample collected from the Shikotsumyaku to a petri dish and observe their reaction."
One of the clones quickly extracted a small amount of Kikaichū from Hoshino's body, placed them in a petri dish, and then carefully added a special energy sample.
Everyone gathered around, intently watching the petri dish.
Upon contact with the energy sample, the Kikaichū first writhed wildly, then its body swelled slightly, seemingly trying to adapt to and absorb the energy.
"Looks promising! Prepare to guide these Kikaichū back into the main body and closely monitor any changes in the data," the leader of the clones said.
Several clones operated the instruments, slowly introducing the Kikaichū from the culture dish into Hoshino's body.
As soon as the Kikaichū entered Hoshino's body, his body trembled slightly, and everyone's hearts were in their throats.
Within Hoshino's body, the Kikaichū seemed to have found a new target, rapidly surging towards the Shikotsumyaku area, surrounding the bone cells that showed signs of mutation, and beginning to devour and decompose the abnormal energy fluctuations.
As the Kikaichū moved, Hoshino's pain seemed to lessen somewhat. His body, which had been trembling violently, gradually calmed down, and the blue color on his panel faded slightly.
"Success! Increase the dosage!" the leader of the clones shouted excitedly.
But soon, problems arose.
As the Kikaichū devoured energy, their evolutionary speed exceeded expectations. They grew larger and larger, and began to run rampant uncontrollably, posing a new threat to other tissues and organs of the Hoshino.
"Reduce the activity of Kikaichū! Inject an inhibitory solution!"
The injection of the inhibitory fluid slowed down the Kikaichū ' frenzied behavior, but it also affected their absorption and stabilization of abnormal energy, causing the rejection reaction of the Shikotsumyaku to intensify.
"We must not allow the inhibitor to interfere with the Kikaichū ' crucial role! Adjust the composition of the inhibitor to reduce its impact on their phagocytic ability!"
Several clones frantically began adjusting the inhibitor formula, shuttling between various reagent bottles.
As the new inhibitor was rapidly injected into Hoshino's body, everyone stared intently at the monitoring screen, not daring to breathe.
Fortunately, this time, the inhibitor reduced the activity of the Kikaichū without excessively weakening their ability to consume abnormal energy.
The Kikaichū gradually stabilized, no longer darting around, but instead regrouping in the Shikotsumyaku area to continue breaking down the energy fluctuations that were interfering with the fusion.
Just when everyone thought the situation was gradually improving, an even stranger change occurred in the Shikotsumyaku.
The bone cells, which had been stabilizing, suddenly became restless again, and seemed to be evolving in an unknown direction.
Under the continued close observation of everyone, the white, jade-like bones were turning grayish-black at a visible speed, carrying an aura of decay, as if emanating from the depths of hell.
The chill made the several clones present tense up.
"What... what's going on?"
"These changes are so strange; we've never seen anything like this in previous experiments."
The leader of the clones frowned, his eyes fixed on the skeletal change data displayed on the screen, his brain racing, trying to find a clue in this mess.
"I'm not sure either, but this change is definitely related to the previous abnormal energy fluctuations and the intervention of the Kikaichū."
"Could our actions have triggered some unknown chain reaction?"
"Don't panic. Let's collect samples and analyze the composition of this grayish-black substance and the putrid smell to see if we can find any clues."
Several clones sprang into action, carefully collecting samples and placing them into various sophisticated testing instruments.
The lights on the instruments in the laboratory flickered incessantly, humming as they operated, their sounds mingling with the tense breathing of the people present.
As the analysis results were gradually presented, the data on the screen made everyone's expressions increasingly grim.
"A unique substance, never before seen, has been detected, altering the structure of bone cells in an extremely bizarre way, developing in a direction with powerful corrosiveness and destructiveness."
"Judging from the current trend, it is extremely similar to the All-Killing Ash Bones possessed in Otsutsuki Kaguya's Kekkei Mōra."
The technique "All-Killing Ash Bones " is similar to "Shikotsumyaku" and is a unique move of Otsutsuki Kaguya.
A sure-kill technique; anyone stabbed will be reduced to ashes along with their bones, and their body will begin to disintegrate from the wound, gradually spreading throughout their entire body.
This kind of damage cannot be repaired even by the immortal body of someone Impure World Reincarnation.
" All-Killing Ash Bones?" one of the clones exclaimed in surprise, "The main body can't withstand this level of power!"
"Don't panic. It's precisely in times like these that we need to remain calm. We must stop this force from gaining further momentum, no matter the cost."
"But what can we do? The neutralizing agents and inhibitors we used before were useless; this situation is a complete dead end!"
"There must be a way." The leader of the clones gritted his teeth. "Let's take another look at the Kikaichū. They were able to deal with some abnormal energy before, maybe they can too this time."
The group once again guided the Kikaichū closer to the area of the mutated Shikotsumyaku.
The moment the Kikaichū came into contact with that strange energy carrying a decaying aura, it began to struggle frantically as if it had encountered its natural enemy.
In just a moment, those Kikaichū seemed to have been drained of their life force, quickly turning into a pile of black residue, without any chance to adapt and evolve.
The laboratory was deathly silent, with only the monotonous buzzing of the instruments echoing in the air, like a countdown to death.
"We can't give up like this! We need to re-examine the energy circulation within our body and find a way to balance this force."
Several clones quickly surrounded the instrument, their eyes fixed on the constantly changing data on the screen, trying to find patterns in the complex energy flow.
"The abnormal energy of the Shikotsumyaku is constantly absorbing the user's own Chakra to strengthen itself; we must cut off this absorption channel."
"How can we sever it? This power is already deeply intertwined with my Chakra!"
The leader of the clones gritted his teeth, his gaze falling on the shelf where special medicines were stored, when suddenly his eyes lit up.
"Remember the cell repair potion we created before, combining Shinnō's Body Revival Forbidden Technique? It was the kind of potion that could enhance cell activity and resistance!"
"Although it wasn't originally designed to deal with this situation, it might enhance the activity of the body's bone cells, allowing them to resist the erosion of this force on their own, thereby breaking this entangled state."
"Will this work? That medicine is still in the experimental stage, its effects are unstable, and it has never been used under these circumstances before!" one of the clones said worriedly.
"There's no other way now, we have to take the risk and try," the leader of the clones replied decisively.
After making the decision, one of the clones removed the container containing the cell repair agent, carefully connected it to the IV tubing, and slowly injected the agent into Hoshino's body.
As the drug was injected, Hoshino's bone cells seemed to be stimulated, with a slight increase in activity.
But that power also sensed the threat and began to erode even more frantically. Hoshino's body trembled violently again, and his pained expression made everyone's hearts ache.
"Increase the injection rate!" the leader of the clones decisively ordered.
As the injection rate increased, Hoshino's physical reaction intensified, his vital signs began to fluctuate rapidly, and his condition became even more critical.
"No, the body can't withstand this! We need to slow down the injection rate!"
The team adjusted the injection rate, and a suffocating atmosphere of tension filled the laboratory.
Fortunately, after slowing down, Hoshino's vital signs stabilized somewhat, but the unknown force still held the upper hand.
"We can't rely solely on medication; we need to find ways to help the cell repair medication work."
"Using a gentle electric current to stimulate the skeletal areas of the body promotes cellular absorption of the drug and enhances cellular resistance."
Although this method was also fraught with risks, the group had no other choice but to follow the instructions of the leader of the clones.
They adjusted the instrument, emitting a weak and gentle electric current, carefully stimulating Hoshino's bones.
Under the stimulation of electric current, the absorption rate of the drug by cells is significantly accelerated, and the activity of bone cells is further enhanced.
The previously spreading gray-black bone area finally stopped expanding.
"Success! Evolution has temporarily stopped!" one of the clones exclaimed excitedly in a low voice, his voice tinged with disbelief and deep worry.
We're barely maintaining this fragile balance, and nobody knows when this force will erupt again, or when other variables will arise.
"Don't relax yet. Closely monitor Hoshino's vital signs and changes in his bone cells. We absolutely cannot let our guard down," the leader of the clones said calmly, suppressing his excitement.
Time passed second by second, each second feeling incredibly long.
Although Hoshino's body stopped trembling violently and his breathing began to become calm, the danger seemed to have passed.
"Finally over!" The leader of the clones wiped away his cold sweat and breathed a long sigh of relief.
"In that case, should we continue adding Kekkei Genkai?" one of the clones asked.
The original plan was to incorporate all known Kekkei found in the laboratory, creating a hexagonal warrior.
Given the current situation, adding anything further would definitely disrupt the balance.
Upon hearing this, the leader of the clones immediately retorted, "Nonsense, what's the point of adding anything else? If we add the main body, it'll really die. Let's leave it at that for now."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. At this moment, everyone was still shaken and no one wanted to challenge this fragile balance again.
As time went on, everyone kept a close watch on the main body's physical condition.
Data from various instruments showed that Hoshino's vital signs were gradually stabilizing. The three forces— the Shikotsumyaku cells, the Kikaichū, and that unknown force—were in a state of stalemate, with a balance that was neither high nor low.
The next step is to wait for the original entity to awaken on its own.
"How powerful do you think the main body would be if it woke up?" one of the clones responsible for recording data suddenly asked.
Although it didn't incorporate all the Kekkei of the laboratory memory as originally envisioned, it may now seem like a blessing in disguise.
Even though it hasn't fully evolved, it's still All-Killing Ash Bones.
The inherent fatality trait allows the user to kill whomever they want, coupled with the almost limitless Chakra supply and evolutionary ability of the Kikaichū.
The chemical reaction resulting from the combination of the two is probably more terrifying than forcibly stacking ten Kekkei Genkai.