The Path to Sainthood

"What's going on?! What the hell is going on?!"

During a holographic meeting of the Human Instrumentality Committee, one representative angrily roared at Gendo Ikari, demanding an explanation.

The Apostles' remains had been delivered, but the entire receiving team was dead. They needed an explanation!

"That's what happened. They tried to attack Namikaze Minato, then the bodyguards from Takigakure killed them in self-defense."

Gendo Ikari replied calmly.

"Then what about all those traces at the scene? What weapons were used? Did you even send an EVA there?!"

"That's precisely what I wanted to report. Namikaze Minato actually isn't from Takigakure..."

Gendo Ikari took the opportunity to clarify Tao Yu's identity. He also made a point of saying he already knew that outsiders had arrived and was willing to share the information with the committee.

"...So this should be Namikaze Minato's own ability. I've been wondering whether I should still let him pilot an EVA."

After Gendo Ikari finished speaking, taking a step back in order to gain the upper hand, the representative who had been so aggressive fell silent.

Then another representative spoke up.

"We can't put it that way. We've only just learned that there are outsiders. Those people on the receiving team were outsiders, and they wanted to exchange external intelligence and resources with us."

"Oh? And what resources would those be?"

"That's none of your concern."

The room fell silent for a moment, until someone tried to smooth things over.

"Regardless, Namikaze Minato's ability to pilot an EVA is in a class of its own. He's an important part of the plan, so let him do it. But we must also proceed with the restrictions we planned to install on him."

"Adam's embryo and the Dead Sea Scrolls are already on their way, as you requested, escorted