Chapter 225: Rebellious Shadow Clone

Inside the Laboratory.

Qianshou Feijian did not know that his recent actions had been witnessed firsthand by Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha.

Feijian skillfully placed Lian Ye, who was in his arms, onto the laboratory table, then restrained his limbs to prevent muscular reactions during the experiment.

After completing everything, Qianshou Feijian looked satisfied at the sleeping Lian Ye and took the Uchiha Observation Handbook from his arms.

He opened to a page that read—

Rebellious Shadow Clone?

Since Lian Ye began learning the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, the Shadow Clones he produced have had various issues.

They have no impact in combat, but exhibit serious problems in daily behavior.

Sometimes they rebel enough to voluntarily dispel themselves.

Most importantly, Lian Ye's Shadow Clones are extremely disrespectful toward him!

They call him "old thing" with every mouthful, showing no respect whatsoever!

They are even more evil than those wicked Uchiha!

Qianshou Feijian once asked Lian Ye, and the kid said he didn't know; it has been like this since the first Shadow Clone he summoned.

Even a well‑versed Forbidden Technique Master has never encountered this situation before.

He had been busy researching other matters and had no time to address the Shadow Clone issue.

This time he specifically captured Lian Ye to get to the bottom of the matter.

Qianshou Feijian leaned his face close to observe Lian Ye, scribbling rapidly on his notebook.

"This kid's physical condition is getting stronger,"

"It seems the original hypothesis was correct; his bodily functions have indeed improved dramatically,"

"I wonder if he can eventually catch up to his older brother?"

After initially uncovering the secret of the Senju and Uchiha, he wondered whether the fusion of their bloodlines would cause any changes.

Thus Qianshou Feijian secretly conducted a series of experiments, studying his own blood and samples from Lian Ye.

He actually discovered that the two blood types fused—

making the body's cells more active and stronger than before the fusion.

Cell division accelerated, enhancing bodily recovery and mental power, and the chakra quantity became abnormally massive.

far surpassing ordinary members of the Senju and Uchiha clans.

After long‑term observation showed no danger, he covertly injected some of his own blood cells into Lian Ye's body.

That is the reason Lian Ye's body has undergone tremendous changes over the years…

As the experiment continued, Qianshou Feijian was shocked to discover that Lian Ye's bodily cells increase each year at a slow rate!

Perhaps it won't take many years.

Lian Ye could reach the level of his older brother.

What shocked Feijian even more—

Those divided cells can also produce new cells that continue to divide!

Cell division creates new cells again…

This means Lian Ye's aging rate will be much slower than normal.

Based on his estimate, Lian Ye's lifespan could reach between one hundred and one hundred twenty years.

These cells continue to grow slowly each year, and it remains uncertain how old he could ultimately live.

Qianshou Feijian learned of Lian Ye's bodily changes and realized he had created a monster with his own hands.

At that moment, his first thought was to kill Lian Ye.

If this kid continues to grow, he could become a second Madara Uchiha!

Uchiha Clan's members are prone to extreme thinking; if Lian Ye ever goes astray, almost no one in the Ninja World could stop him.

Although reason told him to snuff the danger in the cradle, looking at the comatose Lian Ye, he ultimately gave up.

By then he had spent several years with Lian Ye and had already accepted this Uchiha Xiao Gui in his heart.

Naturally, he could not bring himself to kill him.

In the end, this whole matter was caused by him, and this Uchiha Xiao Gui is innocent…

Qianshou Feijian decided to properly teach the child, ensuring he would never go astray.

If someday Lian Ye walks the extreme path, he will personally end the life of his adopted son!

Fortunately, after ten years together, Lian Ye has never caused him any worry.

The kid not only loves the Village, but also cares for his comrades, cooks delicious meals, has made huge contributions on the Battlefield, and has become a perfect Hokage Successor.

He is very glad he didn't kill Lian Ye then; this kid truly is different from other Uchiha.

His thoughts drift back to the present; Qianshou Feijian looks at the comatose Lian Ye, a slight smile on his lips, "You really didn't disappoint me,"

Saying that, he continues to write the unfinished data.

After observation, he finds that perhaps Lian Ye's mental power is flawed, causing the spawned Shadow Clones to develop rebellious thoughts.

Such a problem is extremely rare, leaving Feijian unsure whether the kid's mental power was originally problematic.

Or whether it only emerged after the experiments?

At present there is no concrete solution; he can only wait until daytime to ask the kid again.

Then see if the problem can be resolved.

Qianshou Feijian glanced at the clock; it was still early, the Monghan Drug's effect was ongoing, and he prepared to continue observing the cells' division.

He unfastened Lian Ye's shirt, revealing defined muscle lines, took out a syringe and drew a small amount of blood from his chest.

As soon as he withdrew the syringe, the puncture wound instantly healed.

Qianshou Feijian redressed Lian Ye, took the syringe, and turned to stand before the testing platform.

…………

In the dense forest at the edge of the Senju Clan Land, Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha hid behind the trees.

"Where did Feijian actually take that child?" Madara Uchiha, growing impatient while waiting, asked, "Why haven't they returned yet?"

After waiting several hours, with dawn approaching, they still had not seen the two return.

Madara Uchiha had already harbored resentment toward Feijian, and now felt the other was up to no good.

That guy must have gone to do something unsavory.

"Madara, don't be so impatient," Senju Hashirama said with a bright smile, trying to ease the mood, "Feijian should be back soon."

"Lian Ye is Feijian's adopted son; he would never do anything to harm Lian Ye…"

Before he could finish, Madara cut him off with a cold voice.

"You naturally trust him. But don't forget, he is Qianshou Feijian, the guy who has been wary of the Uchiha from his very bones."

Although he doesn't care about those clan members, he is still displeased with Qianshou Feijian's actions.

After all, he himself hadn't been spared from Qianshou Feijian's vigilance back then.

That feeling made him extremely annoyed!

"Madara, calm down; this won't happen," Senju Hashirama quickly comforted his close friend, fearing that his impatience might make him leave the Village.

After finally coaxing Madara over, they hadn't even tasted Lian Ye's cooking yet; how could he possibly be willing to leave like that?

Even if he wants to go, at least he should have a meal before departing, right?

He has been craving that bite for two years.

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly and began to close his eyes to recuperate.

At that moment, a faint footstep sounded in the distance.

There, Qianshou Feijian was seen carrying the unconscious Lian Ye, slowly walking toward the Senju Clan Land.

He did not notice the two hidden in the forest at all.