Scorpion was silent.
He suddenly realized that the "eternity" he had been pursuing might have been in the wrong direction from the beginning.
It is true that puppets do not age or die.
But... it won't grow, it won't evolve.
Although the experimental body in front of us is not perfect yet, it has infinite possibilities.
"If..." Xie suddenly spoke, with a hint of temptation in his voice, "If we could combine the precise structure of the puppet with this kind of life form..."
Orochimaru's eyes lit up instantly.
"You mean..."
"Yes." Xie nodded, "Use the mechanical structure of the puppet to enhance the functions of the living body. For example, implant weapons in the arms, install sensing devices in the eyes..."
"In this way, you can retain the vitality of the living body and have the combat power of a puppet." Orochimaru took over the conversation, the fanaticism in his eyes became more and more intense, "Wonderful..."
Amado stood aside and pushed up his goggles.
"I'm already researching the technology you mentioned."
They both turned their heads at the same time.
"What?"
Amado walked to another experimental table and picked up a metal arm.
"This is Scientific Ninja Tool, a mechanical prosthesis that I recently developed. It can directly connect to the human body's nervous system to achieve the same control feeling as Kazuma's real arm. And..."
He pressed a button on his arm.
"Buzz--"
The surface of the arm suddenly cracked open, revealing the densely packed weapons and equipment inside - blades, poison needles, flamethrowers...
"It can also be equipped with various weapons." Amado's tone was still calm, "If this technology is applied to the living organisms you are talking about..."
Orochimaru and Xie looked at each other.
The eyes of both of them flashed with the same enthusiasm.
"This... this is simply..." Scorpion's voice was trembling, "The perfect combination..."
"It's not just a combination." Orochimaru licked his lips, "If Kekkei Genkai can also be integrated into it..."
"Then we can create an existence beyond human limits." Amado pushed up the goggles, "A life form with Tailed Beast level Chakra, Kekkei Genkai, mechanical weapons, and the ability to repair itself."
The three of them looked at each other and then burst out laughing...
The laughter of the three madmen was still echoing in the laboratory.
Senju Chen stood at the door, looking at Orochimaru, Amado and Xie pointing around the culture tanks, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Well, these three guys can probably chat until tomorrow morning.
However, Xion, the genius puppet master, has officially joined the gang.
He turned and left the laboratory and walked to another room.
There, Xuanyuan Gari and Aying are doing their final adaptation training.
"Young Master Chen." Xuanyuan Gari saw Senju Chen coming in and said hello immediately.
Aying also quickly followed and said, "Young Master Chen, this transformation... is amazing. I can feel that the flow of Chakra is several times smoother than before."
"Yeah." Senju Chen nodded, "You've almost adapted. Come back to Capital of Fire with me tomorrow. It's time for the others to take turns."
Xuanyuan Gari and Aying looked at each other, with a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes.
They know that this means that other members of Xuanyuan Group can also enjoy the same "treatment".
Three days later.
Capital of Fire,"Food Is Heaven" third floor.
Rin Nohara was sitting by the window of the guest room, holding a cup of cold tea in his hand.
She looked past the window and looked at the bustling streets outside, her eyes a little hollow.
In the past few days, she has been staying in her room and rarely goes out except for eating.
It's not that I don't want to go out.
But don't dare.
She could feel a huge force surging inside her body.
That power is cold and violent, like a beast in a cage that may break through the seal at any time.
That's Chakra from Three-Tails.
Whenever it was quiet at night, she could always hear a deep voice echoing in her ears--
"Human... I'm going to kill you..."
Lin bit her lip and held the tea cup tightly with her fingers.
She knows that Three-Tails hates her.
No, it should be said that Three-Tails hates all humans.
"Dong dong--"
A knock on the door suddenly sounded.
Lin came back to her senses, put down her tea cup, and said softly, "Please come in."
The door opened.
Senju Chen walked in carrying a tray with several plates of exquisite side dishes and a bowl of steaming porridge.
"You haven't had dinner yet?" Senju Chen put the tray on the table and said with a smile, "Grandpa Kosuke specially asked the kitchen to make it. Eat it while it's hot."
Lin's eyes turned slightly red as she looked at the dishes.
"Thank you, Chen-kun."
Senju Chen sat down opposite her, poured a cup of tea, and drank it slowly.
The room was quiet for a moment.
"How are you feeling lately?" Senju Chen suddenly spoke in a casual tone, "Has Three-Tails given you any trouble?"
Lin was stunned for a moment, then shook her head.
"It... seems to hate me." Her voice was very soft, with a hint of helplessness, "Every night, I can hear it scolding me."
Senju Chen smiled.
"Tailed Beast are all like this." He put down the teacup and his tone became gentle, "They are sealed and used by humans, and of course they will be resentful. But as long as you treat it sincerely, one day, it will accept you."
Lin raised her head, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"But... what should I do?"
Senju Chen was silent for a moment.
He remembered the relationship between Naruto and Nine-Tails in the original book.
That silly boy was scolded bloody by Nine-Tails at first.
But he never gave up communicating with Nine-Tails, and even in the end, he succeeded in getting Nine-Tails to recognize him.
"Lin." Senju Chen suddenly spoke in a very soft voice, "Have you ever thought about why Three-Tails hates you?"
Lin was stunned.
"Because... I'm human?"
"It's not just this." Senju Chen shook his head, "More importantly, you never really understand it."
Lin's breathing stopped for a moment.
"You regard it as a monster and a threat." Senju Chen's tone was very calm, "But have you ever thought that it is also a life? It also has its own emotions and thoughts?"
Lin lowered her head and bit her lip.
"I..."
"Tonight, I will teach you a method." Senju Chen stood up, walked to Lin, and patted her shoulder gently, "You can enter your own spiritual world and communicate face to face with Three-Tails."
Lin raised her head suddenly, her eyes shining with hope.
"Is it really possible?"
"Of course." Senju Chen smiled, "But you have to be mentally prepared. Three-Tails may be very vicious and even try to attack you. But as long as you don't give up, one day, it will be willing to listen to you."
Lin took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.
"I understand."
Late at night.
Capital of Fire On the outskirts of the country, there is a deserted open space.
Senju Chen stands behind Rin Nohara, holding Hand Seals in his hands.
Spirit Transformation Technique.
"Lin, relax." Senju Chen's voice was very soft, "Don't resist my Chakra."
Lin closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
The next second, she felt a warm Chakra pouring into her body from behind.
That Chakra was very gentle, like an invisible hand, pulling her consciousness deeper.
The surrounding sounds gradually disappeared.
The sound of the wind, the chirping of insects, and even my own heartbeat... were all inaudible.
Lin opened her eyes.
In front of me is a dark space.
The ground is cold water, and there will be circles of ripples with every step you take.
In the distance, a huge iron door can be vaguely seen.
The iron door was covered with charms, emitting a faint golden light.
"This..." Lin murmured to herself, "Is this my spiritual world?"
"Not bad."
The voice of Senju Chen came from the side.
Lin turned her head and saw Senju Chen standing next to her with a gentle smile on her face.
"Let's go." Senju Chen walked forward, "Go and meet your "roommate"."