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Chapter 393 You call me brother, I'll call you dad

The process of resurrection needs no further explanation.

Although this is the first time it's been conducted in real life, Dr. Brief and his team have already conducted numerous simulations on computers. With thorough preparation, the possibility of error is virtually nonexistent. Uchiha Hikaru's presence is merely a precaution, to prevent external interference.

About twenty minutes later.

Seraph Minato, whose body was the size of a toddler, opened his eyes inside the nutrient tank.

As he awoke, various numbers began to appear on the row of medical instruments beside him. Electronic signals were transmitted along the electrode pads, processed into graphics and 3D models, and displayed on the computer screen.

"Blood pressure, heart rate..."

"Cell viability detection, blood flow velocity detection..."

Dr. Brief stood in front of the instruments, recording various data with Kikyo and Tamayo, and quickly performing analysis. Bulma also joined in to help.

"...It should be fine now."

"Judging from the changes in various physical indicators within about an hour after Mr. Minato regained consciousness, the surgery was basically the same as the previous simulation. We just need to observe him for a while longer. If no symptoms of physical discomfort appear, the surgery can be considered successful."

Dr. Brief adjusted his glasses and began to speak:

"One point that needs special explanation is that because Namekian cells were added during the cloning process, Minato's development speed may be faster than that of a normal human infant. It is expected that he will grow to the appearance of a four- or five-year-old child in about a month, and then the growth rate will gradually slow down until it stops at the appearance and physique of an eighteen- to twenty-year-old..."

—Namekians do indeed develop at an extraordinary rate. For example, Piccolo the Second, who was only 4 years older than Gohan, became Gohan's "Uncle Piccolo".

"...Also due to the presence of Namekian cells and Saiyan S cells, his puberty and lifespan will be longer than those of ordinary humans. It is estimated that it may reach more than two hundred years."

"Wow."

Uchiha Hikaru was slightly surprised.

Bulma, standing nearby, suddenly brightened up and touched her cheek with her gloved hand: "Wow, if I modified my body like Mr. Minato, wouldn't I be able to stay young forever?"

Hmm... this idea is very Bulma-esque.

After all, in the original Dragon Ball series, she secretly collected Dragon Balls to make a wish in order to get rid of the wrinkles on her face...

Dr. Brief was well aware of his daughter's thoughts, so he didn't respond. Instead, he turned on the switch of the nutrient capsule, took out the still-infant Minato Namikaze, and helped him put on clothes.

in this process.

Minato Namikaze looked somewhat embarrassed.

He wasn't a real child, after all; he was a married adult in his twenties with children. Even if there were reasons for it, experiencing the treatment of a newborn again in this way was still quite embarrassing. Fortunately, his current physical condition was somewhat unique, allowing him to control himself from wetting the bed; otherwise, something even more awkward might have happened…

"Okay, the surgery was a success."

"Mr. Minato, please rest here for the next few days. If all goes well, you should be able to get out of bed and eat again soon. It won't be too late to head back to the ninja world then. As for Naruto and Kakashi... I'll find time to check on them as soon as possible."

"Uchiha Hikaru said."

As she was speaking, Bulma, who was standing next to her, suddenly smiled, as if she had thought of something.

"Um?"

"Well, I just thought of something funny..."

Bulma glanced at Minato Namikaze lying in his swaddling clothes, then looked at Hikaru Uchiha: "Hikaru, what do you think Naruto's expression would be if he saw Minato like this?"

"?"

Uchiha Hikaru paused for a moment, then tilted her head to fill in the blanks of the scene Bulma had described, and immediately understood why she had laughed earlier: "In that case... it might be 'You call me brother, and I call you dad'?"

"Puhaha—"

Bulma couldn't help but laugh out loud, while Minato Namikaze, standing beside her, wore an expression that was both amused and helpless. He coughed and said, "Miss Hikari, please stop joking. I'll have to trouble you and Miss Bulma to take care of Naruto for the time being. Once this body has developed a bit more, I will personally go and explain things to Naruto."

Actually, there's one more thing about Minato Namikaze—

Besides Naruto, he also has a wife.

Now that his own revival match is over, it's about time that Kushina's revival is also on the agenda.

However, there's no need to rush this. We can observe Minato's condition first, and then consider whether to create a similar body for Kushina... Anyway, the relevant experimental materials are all available, and Dr. Brief and others have experience with this. Doing it again will only contribute to the advancement of biological science and technology in the Dragon Ball world.

present.

Uchiha Hikaru and Bulma exchanged a few more words with Minato Namikaze before waving goodbye and leaving the laboratory.

Shower, change clothes, disinfect...

After completing a series of somewhat tedious steps, the two returned outside. Esdeath, Yamato, and the others were still waiting there, and they quickly came to greet them upon seeing them.

"...Well, everything went smoothly."

Uchiha Hikaru didn't explain much, just smiled and gave an "OK" sign, then stretched and glanced out the window: "It's getting late, everyone should go back to their rooms and rest. We have other things to do tomorrow... Yamato, don't sneak in, okay? Minato probably doesn't really want to see you right now. Let's talk about it in a few days."

"Oh……"

Yamato nodded somewhat reluctantly in agreement.

After that, the group left the experimental area together and went to the adjacent accommodation area. They said goodnight to each other in the hallway and then went to their respective rooms to wash up and go to sleep.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

Uchiha Hikaru got up early, and almost as soon as she stepped out the door, she heard Esdeath from next door also push open her door, seemingly having been waiting for her there all along. Their eyes met, and the two smiled at each other.

"Good morning, Xiao Ai. Go do your morning exercise first."

The so-called "morning exercise" is not simply running, but rather various equipment exercises in another gravity training room within the research institute.

After about an hour, when they were both covered in a light sweat, they took a shower in the bathroom and then went to have breakfast together.

At the dining table.

While munching on a sandwich and drinking soy milk, Uchiha Hikaru began to ponder his plans for action after returning to the Naruto world.

(End of this chapter)