NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6: New Formula
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"Hmm! I know! Dad, just put it down and go ahead with your work!"
Kira glanced up at his father briefly before turning back to focus on the medical book in his hands.
His dad was great at everything, but sometimes he liked to show off a bit too much.
Uchiha Ken: "..."
Was he disliked?
That thought made him a little frustrated.
His little son was great, but his personality was a bit too mature now. He wasn't as cute as when he was just born.
Still, since Kira had spoken, he could only turn around and scold his eldest son, Uchiha Hiro, who was still standing there in a daze. "What are you still doing here? Can't you see Kira needs some quiet? Go outside!"
And with that, he made to leave.
Uchiha Hiro: "..."
So, does love fade away? I guess?
"Oh! Right!"
At that moment, Kira suddenly looked up at his father and brother. "Dad, remember to replace my and Hiro's medicine baths with the one I created."
"Until I create a better formula, you can use this one for now."
"If it's okay, you could also send some to Mikoto."
Over the past year, Uchiha Mikoto often came to visit him and liked him a lot, so Kira naturally wouldn't forget her.
"Got it! Leave it to me!"
Uchiha Ken nodded confidently and immediately went to get it done.
"Brother is already 15. It's kind of late for the foundation stage, so I'll have to create a formula that's more suited for his growth stage,"
"Same for my parents."
After the two left, Kira muttered to himself.
Since he was planning to train his family into his support system, he needed to be extra careful.
Chakra and physical strength played a huge role in determining the upper limit of a ninja's power.
Medicine baths were undoubtedly very effective for improving both.
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The next morning,
Uchiha Mikoto cheerfully arrived at Kira's house.
"Kira! Long time no see! Did you miss me?"
As soon as she entered, Mikoto immediately picked up Kira and gave him a big hug, kissing him on the cheek, smiling brightly.
"I missed you!"
Kira replied in a somewhat helpless manner.
Mikoto, in her teenage years, had become a little too lively.
"Hee-hee!"
Mikoto smiled at Kira's response, not getting mad. Then she thanked him, "I got the medicine bath! I've already used it once, and it worked great! Thank you so much!"
"Now I can get stronger even faster!"
Although she was 13, and the effects weren't as strong, it still made a difference.
"Oh?"
Kira smiled and nodded. "You've already used it? That's great if it worked!"
"This medicine bath works best for kids under 10. Mikoto , you'll get some effect, but it won't be as good as for younger kids."
"Coincidentally, I'm preparing a new formula for my brother. I'll work on one for your age group too. For now, you can use this one, but once I finish the new formula, I'll have my dad deliver it to you."
He already had some ideas about it.
But now that he had more knowledge, it would be much easier to create a new formula using his talent.
"Eh?"
Mikoto's eyes brightened. "Really? That's awesome! Thanks, Kira! You're the best! Now I can get stronger even faster!"
"No need to thank me!"
Kira shook his head, then asked, a little puzzled, "But Mikoto , are you in such a hurry to get stronger?"
She had already mentioned it twice in just a few sentences, so Kira couldn't help but notice.
Mikoto's good mood instantly faded. She looked a bit conflicted and nodded, "Yeah! Only by getting strong enough can I truly control my own fate."
"Fate?"
Kira frowned slightly after hearing this.
It seemed like there was more to the story that he didn't know.
But since Mikoto hadn't brought it up directly, he figured she wasn't ready to talk about it. He decided to find out more from his parents later.
Still, what kind of problem could Mikoto have at this stage?
"Could it be something to do with marriage?"
Kira wondered privately.
That seemed the most likely answer.
Mikoto was the granddaughter of the first Elder, and maybe Uchiha Fugaku, the clan leader's son, was already being groomed for a marriage alliance with Mikoto to gain support from this Elder's faction.
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A few days later, Kira learned from his father about Mikoto's situation.
It was just as he had guessed. The clan leader, Uchiha Jiro, had been trying to arrange a marriage between Fugaku and Mikoto.
However, neither the Elder nor Mikoto had agreed yet.
The Elder thought Mikoto was still too young, and with Fugaku's succession still uncertain, he wanted to wait a few more years.
Notably, during this time, the clan leader had brought Fugaku to visit Kira, so the two could meet.
In the following days, Fugaku occasionally came to visit Kira and chat with him.
Kira found it a bit annoying, but since he couldn't chase him off, he just dealt with it.
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Ten days later,
[Using your medical knowledge and considering Uchiha Hiro, Uchiha Mikoto, and others' physical conditions, you've made great progress.]
[You've created the Body Strengthening Medicine Bath Formula - Youth Version, Body Strengthening Medicine Bath - Adult Version, and the Nourishing Medicine Bath Formula.]
"Done!"
With a smile on his face, Kira organized the formulas in his mind, then wrote them down on scrolls.
The two Body Strengthening Medicine Bath formulas were straightforward, designed for youth under 18 and adults between 18 and 50.
They were excellent for strengthening muscles and improving physical condition.
The Nourishing Medicine Bath formula was for people over 50, primarily to renew the cells of the body, heal hidden injuries, and restore vitality—perfect for older people to eliminate hidden injuries and extend their lifespan.
"Dad! Mom! Here, take these! The effects are all explained in detail!"
"The Youth Body Strengthening Medicine Bath should be given to Hiro and Mikoto!"
"You two can use the Adult version yourself, three times a week."
"For the Nourishing formula, you can send one to the Third Elder, then submit the formula to the clan."
That evening during dinner, Kira handed over the three formulas to his parents.
"Huh? You're done already?"
Uchiha Ken and Mika were both surprised, then quickly took the formulas to check them carefully.
Mika spoke up, "I've reviewed it, should be no problem!"
"Kira, you're so amazing!"
Uchiha Mika happily ruffled Kira's hair.
Uchiha Hiro, who had been listening, was staring at the three formulas, unwilling to take his eyes off them.
His little brother was really incredible!
"With this new formula, I'll get stronger faster! That's awesome!"
Uchiha Hiro thought, feeling excited.
At the same time, he made a silent vow to protect his younger brother.
"Son!"
At that moment, Uchiha Ken looked at his youngest son in confusion and asked, "Why did you say to submit only the Nourishing Medicine Bath formula to the clan? What about the other two?"
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