Hakushi let out a long sigh.
This was something that couldn't be helped.
With Ichihime's current physical condition and immature mental capabilities, it's fundamentally impossible for her to control the power within her. She is now in a semi-manic state, very likely related to the extraordinary power inside her.
The exact reason, Hakushi could not determine.
Neither the Perception Ninjutsu of the Uzumaki Clan, the Byakugan of the Hyuga, nor his own Spirit Transformation Jutsu could provide answers. After investigating the Chakra nature, physical body, and soul inside and out, all he found was that her young age rendered her unable to control the immense power within her. Everything else seemed normal.
For now, as long as the power is forcibly suppressed, Ichihime can barely live a normal life.
If it is expected for her to use the power within her, it can only rely on acquired cultivation.
Hakushi moved to the side and started to prepare the medicine on the experimental platform. About ten minutes later, the medicine to calm the mind was ready. Hakushi powdered it, poured it into a bottle, and mixed it with hot water.
Approaching the metal cage, he gazed into those fierce Three Tomoe Sharingan eyes, feeling a rise of tension.
It was not due to the intimidation, but the incredulity at these naturally Three-Tomoe Sharingan eyes.
Compared to the Chakra release of Ruri and Ayane, Ichihime's Chakra release was at a novice level. It seemed powerful but could not intimidate Jonin-level ninja, at most, it might intimidate weaker Chunin and Genin.
Moreover, the metal cage containing Ichihime had a sealing effect to suppress Chakra. As long as this use of Chakra was inhibited, Ichihime's threat level would decrease.
Although not understanding what Hakushi intended to do, Ichihime, still an infant, lacked the mature cognitive capacity to reason. Instinctively, she crawled backward, like a young beast sensing danger and looking for a safe haven.
Hakushi sighed, as countless shadowy ropes emerged from his body, flying toward the metal cage, immobilizing Ichihime's body. Then, the Shadow Dancer used its Shadow Hand to grasp the milk bottle with the mixed medicine and deliver it to Ichihime's mouth, allowing her to drink despite her loss of movement.
Soon, the fierceness in her red eyes diminished considerably. Ichihime felt her eyelids grow heavy, and despite trying to keep them open, she fell into a deep sleep.
Inside the metal cage, Ichihime no longer wailed wildly nor glared savagely with her Three Tomoe Sharingan. Instead, she lay quietly, breathing softly in a sweet slumber.
Hakushi wiped at the nonexistent cold sweat on his face. He didn't expect that at the start of the year, the subject of experimentation would be his own daughter. The development left Hakushi wanting to laugh bitterly at the unexpected turn.
As for how to handle the aftermath, it remained a pressing issue.
Whether it be the near Tailed Beast level Chakra amount or the naturally occurring Three Tomoe Sharingan, either revelation would be astounding.
Opening the metal cage, Hakushi cradled the sleeping Ichihime in his arms.
Ruri hurriedly approached, taking Ichihime from Hakushi's hands, gently caring for her.
"Don't worry, she's fine. It's just the effect of the medicine making her sleep temporarily. She'll be all right in a few days."
Hakushi reassured her.
"I know. Thankfully, she just fell asleep. Otherwise, I wouldn't let this go."
Ruri's tone was unfriendly.
"..."
It's not like I wanted things to turn out this way. Hakushi didn't know how to respond.
"By the way, this matter is critical. Remember not to disclose it."
Hakushi sternly addressed everyone in the laboratory.
"Understood."
The crowd nodded knowingly.
This girl, not even two months old, had her Chakra grow to a near Tailed Beast level, and possessed the Three Tomoe Sharingan which many Uchiha could not achieve.
Regardless of how one chooses to perceive it, the potential of this girl is immeasurable.
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A week later.
The wails of a child echoed in the living room.
The villa's soundproofing was excellent, so no matter how fiercely the baby cried, it wouldn't disturb the outside.
Despite feeling bothered by the baby's cries, Ruri patiently soothed the baby boy in her arms.
Only the baby boy was crying; the baby girl lay in the adjacent cradle, holding a large milk bottle, slowly sucking on the teat, with eyes blinking at Ruri.
After a week, the baby girl, Chiba Ichihime's emotions stabilized, her Chakra growth slowed, and her emotions no longer bore the intense fierceness of a week ago. The Three Tomoe Sharingan also disappeared from her eyes.
The Chakra Fuinjutsu within her completely suppressed her, and at that moment, she was just like any other normal infant.
As time passed, Ruri lightly soothed the baby boy in her arms while rocking Ichihime's cradle.
Occasionally, she swapped the boy and Ichihime, placing the boy in the cradle and holding Ichihime herself.
However, whenever the baby boy began crying loudly, she immediately reverted to holding him in her arms.
Looking at the time, Ruri remembered something she needed to do. She placed the baby boy and Ichihime together before hastily heading upstairs.
Upon returning downstairs, the baby boy's cries intensified more than before.
Looking closer, she saw Ichihime in the cradle holding two milk bottles in her arms, both nipples in her mouth, gazing innocently at Ruri who appeared beside the cradle.