Their heated discussion drew over colleagues who had yet to leave.
Experts from the Rune Group, materials engineers, and energy analysts all gathered around.
"The rune stability of this Precision Activation Module is the greatest challenge!
The Lightning Strike Needle must be generated with split-second precision, and the tolerance for strength deviation is extremely low!"
The rune expert was the first to raise an objection.
"The launch tube material!
It has to withstand the instantaneous high temperature, pressure, and energy scouring inside!
Existing alloys can handle it, but what about the weight and cost?
Or should we consider temporary reinforcement using a barrier?"
The materials researcher raised a practical concern.
"The energy beam's attenuation and disturbance after leaving the barrel!
Air density, humidity, wind direction, even free chakra in the environment will affect its accuracy and range!
We'll need a huge amount of field-test data for modeling!"
The analyst had already foreseen the massive workload ahead.
Arguments rose one after another.
Some questioned whether standardized production of the Thunder Orb was feasible;
some believed that a single-shot weapon fired too slowly and had limited practical combat value;
others suggested it would be simpler and more reliable to directly detonate it with a powerful chakra impact.
"Single-shot, high-precision, high-power—that is exactly what fills this tactical gap!"
Orochimaru raised his voice unusually, insisting on the core design.
"This is an Armor-Piercing Cone designed for precisely striking high-value targets at range and breaking through weak points in barriers or fortifications, not a broom for close-range suppression!
Pursuing rapid fire will only send the complexity of early development out of control!"
"But Orochimaru, what about standardized production of the Precision Activation Module and Thunder Orb?
Each one requires micro-engraving-level rune work and sealing. The cost and time..."
"We can try establishing a standardized process!