Chapter 110: Adamantine Chains
The journey back was brief.
He didn't dawdle or linger in reflection; his thoughts spiraled between power and the multi-faceted layers of transformation he was about to undertake.
Once he arrived back in the safety of his own territory, he wasted no time.
Arthur was nothing if not practical in his endeavours. He needed to perform the transplant surgery immediately—there was no room for error with this delicate procedure, nor could he afford any interruptions.
Settling himself in an empty room, he prepared his instruments. The meticulous process began.
As he opened himself up, he merged the cells with his body. Focus was paramount, and he concentrated on the delicate threads of both her chakra and his to weave them seamlessly together, binding his essence to hers.
He was hyper-aware, tapping into the knowledge of past surgeries interweaving with chakra manipulation. Be it Yukimi Iburi, Ranmaru, or Haku, he was no stranger to being one of the best transplant surgeons in this world.
The procedure commenced swiftly. Ever so carefully, he guided the cells, channeling his chakra to facilitate the joining of their water, inorganic ions, and carbon-containing molecules.
He felt the union occurring—the foreign essence melding with his own in a manner that would leave earth's physicians speechless.
No more than an hour passed, and the throbbing beneath his skin felt like a second heartbeat. He had done it—he'd successfully incorporated Karin's cells, and now it coursed through him and added a new reservoir that promised growth.
When he finished, he took a moment to breathe. The transformation felt complete, yet the tasks that lay ahead demanded more focus.