Uchiha Takashi initially thought that the Uchiha researcher's discovery of chemistry was already a pleasant surprise, but upon arriving at the research institute, he realized what a true surprise was.
Uchiha Takashi never expected that he would actually find a flintlock pistol in the research institute!
Uchiha Takashi looked at the flintlock pistol he held in his hand, which resembled a child's toy, and his emotions were turbulent.
The earliest origins of handguns and rifles are based on the same principle: using the powerful thrust of gunpowder to propel stones or metal and cause injury.
This thing marks humanity's official transition from the age of cold weapons to the age of firearms.
Uchiha Takashi, holding the not-so-long handgun, looked at the researchers inside and said, "When was this thing made? Why didn't you tell me?"
Just then, a researcher passed by, glanced at the handgun in Uchiha Takashi's hand, and said disdainfully, "This piece of trash, you still want to report it?"
This thing is completely useless. It's okay for close-range combat, but its long-range damage is worse than an arrow. Even at close range, it can only fire once. Reloading and re-powdering is time-consuming and laborious. When you're face-to-face, where do you find the time?
It's utterly useless. And with this thing and this time, it's much faster to just pull out a short knife and stab it.
Furthermore, it's only suitable for close-range combat and can only be equipped on samurai. It's not even useful for ninja dogs; its offensive power is too low, and a simple Earth Release can easily block it.
The researcher's words were full of disdain and contempt for firearms, as if these things were truly useless.
However, Uchiha Takashi clearly understood that firearms were the mainstream technology for the future.
The musket and later the matchlock gun were only used during the transition period between the era of cold weapons and gunpowder. They were transitional tools, so how effective could they be?
However, once the flintlock musket is invented, the gun will become the primary weapon of mass destruction.
Just as Uchiha Takashi was about to say something, holding a pistol, a Uchiha researcher suddenly approached. "Clan leader, come here, I want to show you something."
Uchiha Takashi shook his head in confusion, and was about to ask what he wanted when he suddenly froze in place the moment he saw the object clearly.
"Tell me what this thing is?" Uchiha Takashi's lips trembled as he stared at the large, dark, lumpy mass. He felt a chill run down his spine.
The Uchiha researcher, holding up the large lump of material, exclaimed, "This is gunpowder, clan leader! Don't you recognize it?"
Uchiha Takashi stared at the huge, sticky, excrement-like mass of black gunpowder and instinctively took a few steps back. "I don't remember gunpowder being such a rare thing."
Upon hearing this, the Uchiha researcher blinked, then glanced down at the large lump of food in his hand, silently walked to the side, and placed it on the table.
"Clan leader, this isn't some dark, unappetizing substance. This is Chakra Gunpowder that I've modified and infused with a large amount of fire-style Chakra!"
"Say it again, what is this thing?" Uchiha Takashi almost thought he had misheard, patted his ears, and hurriedly asked, "What is Chakra Gunpowder?"
The researcher immediately launched into a long explanation. "Although Chakra doesn't last very long in the real world, after I added something to this gunpowder, it became able to be stored inside."
Although the quantity isn't large, and although the gunpowder will become... well, a huge lump after being stored, it has indeed been stored. According to experiments, the power of this Chakra Gunpowder is greatly increased; the explosive intensity is at least equivalent to an A-rank destructive Ninjutsu.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Takashi's eyes widened as he stared at the large lump on the table. "What do you mean this thing is equivalent to an A-rank Ninjutsu? Is it really that effective?"
Seeing Uchiha Takashi's disbelief, the researcher immediately picked up the large lump, ran a long distance, and threw it away. Then, he quickly Hand Seals and spat out a mouthful of fire.
A deafening "boom--" echoed in the distance, followed by a cloud of smoke and a powerful shockwave that whipped up the sleeves of everyone present.
The researcher turned around and gave a thumbs-up. "How about that? Isn't it much more powerful?"
Before he could even strike a cool pose, Uchiha Takashi's iron hammer had already smashed down on his head. "Who gave you permission to demonstrate this in the lab! What if you blow it up again?"
The researcher covered his head in frustration. "How could that be? It's just a tiny light. Even if it exploded, it wouldn't cause any problems. It's so small, I didn't even use much."
Furthermore, the tea boxes stored here aren't even full, and I've already controlled its power; it's impossible for it to blow up the laboratory.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Takashi withdrew his fist, but still glared at the researcher. "You remember this from now on, never, ever do this kind of thing in the lab, understand?"
Especially in laboratories that handle all important data, you can go directly to the experimental site to conduct experiments, or go to a large, specialized laboratory.
"What if your small lab blows up? What if you blow yourself up?"
The Uchiha researcher nodded repeatedly, then asked expectantly, "Clan leader, what do you think of this Chakra Gunpowder?"
Uchiha Takashi stroked his chin upon hearing this. Regardless, this Chakra Gunpowder was indeed impressive. Black powder was already very powerful, but this Chakra Gunpowder was even more so.
After adding Chakra, this stuff's power even surpassed that of TNT, the yellow gunpowder from its previous life.
With this powerful gunpowder, not only could their existing firepower be further upgraded and increased in lethality, but the power of the muskets could also be further enhanced.
Then all we need to do is tinker around a bit more and get the matchlock musket out, and the flintlock musket will follow. Then we won't need beef anymore!
Uchiha Takashi couldn't imagine how powerful a flintlock musket would be if it were equipped with Chakra Gunpowder modified with yellow powder, and the ammunition was armor-piercing bullets.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Takashi patted the Uchiha researcher heavily on the shoulder and said firmly, "You did a great job. I thought that was all the surprises for today, but you gave me a big surprise!"
I can solemnly declare that you are a great researcher of the Uchiha Clan and an outstanding member of the Uchiha Clan!
Your contributions will be recorded in the family history and remembered by the entire nation! People will remember your dedication to the family's legacy.