Caged Bird Seal

Late at night, Blue Star, underground research facility, main conference area brightly lit.

Two images were displayed side by side on the enormous circular screen.

One was an X-ray scan of Hyuga Tianyi's head, with the eye area prominently marked.

The other was based on Tianyi's own description.

Combined with known intelligence from the Naruto World, it was a diagram of the "Caged Bird" curse seal.

A complex capital X-shaped pattern was engraved in the center of the forehead.

The long table was filled with urgently summoned experts, and the atmosphere was grave.

Commander Tian sat at the head of the table, his expression stern.

Just moments ago, he had received the brief report and scan images Tianyi had sent through the emergency channel.

The threat posed by the Hyuga Main House envoys, and more importantly, their attempt to activate the Caged Bird to control him.

This had crossed the bottom line of the Dragon City Plan's protection of key personnel.

"Everyone understands the situation." Commander Tian got straight to the point and pointed at the screen.

"The Caged Bird Seal is the Hyuga Main House's ultimate method of controlling the Branch House.

Our comrade Fang Tianyi is facing its direct threat.

We must come up with a feasible response or solution as soon as possible.

First, comrades from the Cultural Works Analysis Group, based on all currently available intelligence.

Please provide a detailed analysis of the possible operating principles of this Caged Bird."

A refined, bespectacled middle-aged scholar stood up.

He was the head of the Otherworld Culture Analysis Group under the Dragon City Plan.

Dr. Chen brought up the materials he had prepared and began slowly:

"Based on the intelligence Comrade Fang Tianyi has continuously sent back, as well as our in-depth analysis of the relevant cultural works.

The essence of the Caged Bird curse seal can be summarized in the following points."

He changed the slide, displaying a series of diagrams and written deductions:

"First, energy imprinting and biological binding. It is not merely a mark on the skin.

Rather, it uses chakra, a form of biological energy, as its medium.

It acts directly upon the recipient's cerebral cortex and the core regions of the visual nerves.

Forming a deep energy structure bound to the body's vital signs.

This can be inferred from its ability to seal part of the Byakugan's capabilities.

As you can see, the X-ray shows extremely faint.

Unnatural shadows of residual energy in Comrade Tianyi's frontal bone and anterior cranial fossa, matching the description."

"Second, remote activation and neural control. This is the most dangerous part.

The curse seal contains preset, complex energy circuits or techniques.

When a Main House member forms specific hand seals and transmits chakra signals at a particular frequency.

No matter how far away they are, they can remotely activate the corresponding switch within the curse seal.

Sending intense disruptive, stimulatory, or even destructive pulses to the bound brain and neural regions.

Causing the target to suffer severe headaches, unconsciousness, neural dysfunction, or even... when necessary.

Direct brain death.

The principle is similar to an extremely sophisticated remote neural signal trigger.

Or, to put it bluntly, a biological bomb planted inside the human brain."

Dr. Chen concluded, "We can understand the Caged Bird as a.

Remote-controlled bomb. You call the bomb through a phone signal, then detonate it."

At that, the conference room fell silent, save for the faint hum of the equipment.

Though they had been mentally prepared, hearing about such a cruel method.

A method of control imposed upon their compatriot still sent a chill through many of the experts.

At that moment, the chief expert from the neuroscience and biomedical engineering group.

Professor Liu, a gray-haired old man, spoke slowly:

"Dr. Chen's analysis is highly enlightening."

He paused, looking at the tiny shadows marked in red on the X-ray of Tianyi's head.

Then continued, "In that case, our research direction now has an initial target.

Theoretically, there are two approaches to cracking this system."

He held up two fingers:

"The first is eradication. Completely remove or permanently destroy this bomb on a physical or energy level.

That would be equivalent to performing an extraordinarily difficult neurosurgical operation targeting a deep cerebral energy structure.

The advantage is that it would solve the problem once and for all, but the difficulty is immense. First, the surgery itself carries extremely high risks.

It could damage critical brain regions, leading to blindness, cognitive impairment, or even death.

Second, we do not know whether forcibly removing it would trigger a self-destruct or alarm mechanism preset within the curse seal.

Unless Comrade Fang Tianyi can return to our world and receive treatment under our highest-grade medical conditions.

With the most elite team performing the procedure, the success rate would be extremely low and the risks uncontrollable."

"The second is a shielding and interference solution. We do not touch the bomb directly.

Instead, we put a helmet on it, creating a device capable of blocking or interfering with the remote activation signals at specific frequencies.

That would render the Main House's remote control ineffective. Better still, if we can decipher the exact frequency band and coding by which the curse seal receives signals.

We might even create deceptive signals to keep it in a permanently inactive state."

Professor Liu's gaze swept across the experts present.

"The advantage of this approach is that it can be prepared and implemented in Comrade Fang Tianyi's current environment.

We can design the principles and core components, send them over, and have him assemble or fine-tune them himself.

Time-wise, it is relatively feasible. The drawback is that it is too passive, and if the Main House possesses.

Stronger or more varied activation methods than we have anticipated, the shield's effectiveness may be compromised."

He looked at Commander Tian and the others. "Considering that Comrade Fang Tianyi is currently in a hostile environment.

And cannot leave that world to undergo surgery.

My group and I preliminarily conclude that the second option, developing a Caged Bird remote signal shielding device.

Is currently the most feasible, timely, and relatively controllable option in terms of risk.

We can begin immediately with principle verification and prototype design."

Low discussion arose in the conference room. Several experts in related fields quickly exchanged opinions and nodded in agreement.

Commander Tian had listened silently throughout, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop.

What he needed to weigh was not merely technical feasibility.

But also time, resources, and the impact on Tianyi's subsequent actions.

A few minutes later, he raised his head.

"Good. The situation is urgent. The plan is decided." Commander Tian's voice carried a sense of urgency.

"I agree with Professor Liu and the other experts' judgment. At this stage, we will concentrate our efforts.

And prioritize overcoming the Caged Bird signal shielding device."