Japan
NERV Headquarters
Commander's Office
Gendo Ikari looked at the data sheets on his tablet. They contained combat data collected during Black Rei's fight with Asuka and the others.
There was also warship data obtained through the data-stealing device installed aboard the Hope.
"At this rate, it'll take them a long time to achieve their goal. That gives us enough time to take things slowly and accomplish more."
Hearing Gendo Ikari's words, Kozo Fuyutsuki put down his Chess Record and asked, "The seal beneath the Central Dogma Area requires two different souls to unlock it. Once Shinji Ikari returns to Earth, things could easily fall out of step."
Gendo Ikari said, "It doesn't matter. As long as he returns here, none of those problems will be problems."
Kozo Fuyutsuki said, "Comparing their progress with ours, we're certainly far ahead. But we have disadvantages too. Unlike them, we can't venture out on a large scale. We can only send a handful of subordinates out from Headquarters, and not too often. Lose even one, and our positions will be reversed."
Gendo Ikari said, "It's enough. Begin manufacturing various models of Mass Production Units now. No limit on numbers. Keep a constant watch on when they head into space to retrieve Unit-01."
Kaworu Nagisa said, "I think we should finish building Unit-13 first. It's the essential key to unlocking the Central Dogma Area below."
Gendo Ikari tapped the tablet's screen a few times, then turned it around for Kaworu Nagisa to see.
Gendo Ikari said, "Unit-13 was completed long ago. All it lacks is someone whose synchronization rate is compatible with yours."
Hearing that, Kaworu Nagisa immediately understood what Gendo Ikari meant.
"Would that person happen to be Shinji Ikari?"
"Correct. He's the ideal match for your synchronization rate."
"What do I need