NABC Chapter 105 The Deceitful Hiruko
Chapter 105 The Deceitful Hiruko
On the first working day of Konoha's 39th year, the sun shone bleakly and the cold wind persisted.
The entire village seemed to be suffering from severe post-holiday syndrome. Although the snow on the streets had been cleared, the red lanterns hanging in front of the shops that hadn't been taken down yet were still stubbornly reminding people: yesterday we were celebrating, today we're back to work.
Police Department Building.
"Ugh...this is so troublesome..."
Nara Shikaku lay sprawled on the table, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.
Three small mountains were piled up in front of him—the "Overtime Pay Calculation Sheet During Spring Festival", the "Holiday Profit Sharing Details of Ping An Corporation", and the "First Quarter Budget Application".
"Why? Why am I here settling scores?"
Shikaku posed a soul-searching question, staring blankly at the ceiling.
"Assistant Shikaku, please cheer up."
Fugaku Uchiha pushed open the door and entered, holding a steaming cup of goji berry tea that Nishikawa Tetsu had recommended to him.
After the New Year's blessings, the young clan leader seemed to be in high spirits and looked radiant.
"This is a major issue that concerns the wallets of hundreds of officers in the entire police department."
Fugaku walked to the window, looked down at the patrol team members who were still yawning but were already fully prepared, and smiled slightly.
Shikaku rolled his eyes and sat up straight with a sigh.
"Yes, yes, you're the captain, you decide. But seriously, where's Nishikawa Tetsu? This was clearly his specialty when he was around, so why did he disappear after the New Year?"
"he?"
Fugaku took a sip of tea and looked at the white building on the edge of the village.
"I heard his research has reached a critical stage."
……
Laboratory in Building C, Konoha Science Research Institute.
"427th attempt, chakra loop closure test failed."
Nishikawa Toru threw the broken crystal in his hand into the iron barrel full of scrap, making a crisp clanging sound.
He had dark circles under his eyes comparable to Gaara's, his hair was a mess like a bird's nest, and his white coat hadn't been changed for three days, covered with spots of various colored chemical reagents.
He took his pen and paper and left the lab, continuing his calculations in the outer lounge.
"Che-jun, dinner's ready."
The door to the lounge slid open, and Mizuki Uzumaki walked in carrying a thermal lunchbox.
She glanced at the pile of scraps of paper on the floor, her brows furrowing slightly. With a touch of heartache, she walked to the table and began to clean out a clean area.
"It's already noon, and you haven't even touched breakfast."
Mizuki pointed to the sandwich next to her, which had long since gone cold, her tone tinged with reproach, but mostly with helplessness.
During this period, Nishikawa Tetsuya was like a man possessed, relentlessly working on the project called "Chakra Battery".
"Right away, let me finish this." Nishikawa Tetsu didn't even look up, his pen flying across the paper.
Mizuki didn't say anything, but silently opened the lunchbox.
Steaming hot miso soup, perfectly fried tamagoyaki, and grilled fish marinated in special spices.
The aroma forcefully entered Nishikawa Tetsu's nostrils, abruptly interrupting his train of thought.
"Gurgle."
Nishikawa Tetsu's stomach protested.
He put down his pen, looked at the delicious-looking lunch in front of him, and then at Meiyue, who was pouring him hot tea.
Nishikawa Tetsu picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a thick omelet, and stuffed it into his mouth.
It has a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors and a smooth, creamy texture.
"How does it taste?" Mizuki asked nervously, clutching the hem of her clothes.
"Yes, based on the feedback from the taste buds, dopamine secretion increased by 15%, and the brain's glucose supply efficiency was significantly improved."
In layman's terms, it's delicious!
Nishikawa Tetsu gave his assessment in a serious tone, then began to eat in a whirlwind.
Seeing him wolfing down his food, Meiyue's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed a little, revealing a faint smile.
"Eat slowly, there's still soup left."
……
After eating and drinking his fill, Nishikawa Tetsu felt his rusty brain start working again.
He stared at the complex sealing technique diagram, and a flash of inspiration struck him.
"Wait... if we don't use a physical seal, but instead use fluid conduction..."
He suddenly stood up, rushed to the front of the laboratory table, and grabbed a high-purity chakra metal plate and a bottle of blue liquid chakra medium.
"Mizuki, turn on voltage regulator #3 and set the power to maximum."
"OK."
Although Mizuki, who was following behind, did not know what he was thinking, her body had already instinctively carried out the order.
During this period, Mizuki has been able to complete the instructions given by Nishikawa Tetsu very well, and the two have worked together very well.
In Nishikawa Tetsu's opinion, Mizuki was already a qualified assistant.
"Sizzle sizzle—"
As electricity and chakra were injected, the incantation on the metal plate began to emit a dazzling light.
The originally violent and unruly chakra, guided by a special circuit, flowed gently into the core energy storage crystal like a gentle stream.
There was no explosion or short circuit.
The readings on the crystal surface began to spike wildly, eventually stabilizing at an astonishing value.
"Buzz—"
A palm-sized black cube, emitting a faint blue light, lay quietly on the lab table.
Its surface is covered with countless tiny sealing techniques, and the amount of chakra contained within is comparable to that of an ordinary Jonin.
"It's a success."
Nishikawa Tetsu picked up the battery, his hand trembling slightly.
"The chakra battery, finally... done."
With this, his scientific ninja tools would no longer be toys that could only be used once, but true weapons of mass destruction for individual soldiers.
He quickly took the already assembled "miniature handheld electromagnetic gun" from the shelf next to him. It was a miniaturized version of the electromagnetic gun, retaining the barrel and coil, and looked like a futuristic long-barreled pistol.
"Click".
The battery is inserted into the slot at the bottom of the gun body, fitting perfectly.
The indicator light on the gun instantly lit up, emitting a low charging beep.
"Perfect."
Nishikawa Tetsu stroked the gun, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Next, we'll conduct live-fire tests."
He glanced at his arm; the ribs that Tsunade had broken earlier had only recently healed, and the recoil of this gun was also an unknown quantity.
As a mature and steady researcher, it would be unwise to personally take risks.
Nishikawa Tetsu's gaze swept around the laboratory, finally settling on someone next door who was cursing and swearing while washing test tubes.
……
"Senior, Hiruko!"
Nishikawa Tetsu pushed open the door to the adjacent laboratory, his face beaming with a sincere and enthusiastic smile.
"There's a chance to make your mark on ninja history, would you like it?"
Hiruko, who was cleaning the test tubes, paused, turned around suspiciously, looked at Nishikawa Tetsu with a fake smile, and instinctively took a step back.
"No way! Last time you said you'd treat me to afternoon tea, but all you did was make me try Orochimaru's new energy potion. I spent the whole night in the bathroom!"
Beiluhu looked indignant. This kid may not look very old, but he's got a really bad heart.
"This time is different!"
Nishikawa Tetsu slammed the cool-looking electromagnetic cannon onto the table.
"This is the latest achievement of the research institute, a revolutionary weapon! Director Orochimaru originally wanted to test it himself, but I strongly recommended you."
"Furthermore, the Dean said that although Hiruko-senpai's ninjutsu talent is not as good as the Sannin, his control over chakra and physical strength are absolutely top-notch in the ninja world! This first shot, worthy of being recorded in history, belongs to no one but you!"
"Oh?"
Hiruko's ears twitched, and his arrogant expression returned to his face.
"Orochimaru really said that? Hmm, he has good judgment. Indeed, in terms of chakra control, I'm no worse than him."
He picked up the electromagnetic cannon, and its heavy weight surprised him.
"What is this thing? There are no chakra threads, and it doesn't require hand seals?"
"here."
Nishikawa Tetsu began his charade: "As long as you pull this trigger, you can unleash an attack that surpasses the power of Lightning Release: Pseudo-Darkness. Come on, senior, let's go to the training ground and witness a miracle."
……
Underground training ground of Building B.
This is a closed tunnel that is 100 meters long, and at the end is a composite armored steel plate that is half a meter thick.
Hiruko stood at the firing position, holding the electromagnetic cannon in his hand. Although his posture was a bit awkward, he had a very good grasp of the domineering aura.
Nishikawa Tetsu stood ten meters behind him, hiding behind him with a notebook in his hand and even wearing earplugs.
"Are you ready, senior?"
Nishikawa Tetsu shouted loudly.
"Enough with the chatter! It's just a ninja tool, isn't it?"
Hiruko snorted disdainfully and aimed his gun at the bullseye.
"Watch me pierce it with one blow!"
He yanked the trigger.
The chakra within the battery was immediately extracted, accelerated through coils, and generated a terrifying Lorentz force.
"boom!!!"
It wasn't the crisp sound of a gunshot, but a deafening explosion like thunder.
A blinding blue-white beam of light instantly pierced through the entire firing range, and the smell of ozone generated by the ionization of the air instantly filled the air.
Followed by.
"Bang--!"
Hiruko felt a tremendous force coming from his hand, as if he had been hit head-on by a charging rhinoceros.
He was sent flying backward, tracing an arc in the air before crashing heavily into the wall behind him, embedding himself in a "大" (big) shape.
The electromagnetic cannon, overheated, had its barrel glowing red-hot and fell to the ground emitting white smoke.
As for the target in the distance...
The half-meter-thick steel plate had disappeared, and along with the concrete wall behind it, a hole a meter in diameter had been blasted out, with molten iron still dripping from the edges.
"Cough cough cough..."
Beiliuhu slid down the wall, covered in dust, his hands trembling uncontrollably, his tiger's mouth split open, blood flowing freely.
"What...what the hell is this?!"
He stared in shock at the large hole, then at his arm, which had almost lost all feeling.
This power... doesn't even require hand seals?!
Nishikawa Tetsu walked out from the back, calmly glanced at the data, and then wrote something in the notebook.
He walked up to Biruhu, handed him a bottle of treatment spray, and smiled with satisfaction.
"Congratulations, senior, the experiment was a great success."
"Your flight just now has reached a new height in science."
Hiruko took the spray, looked at Nishikawa Tetsu's smiling face, and suddenly realized what was going on.
"Nishikawa Tetsu, did you know this would happen all along?!"
"Well, scientific exploration always comes with sacrifices."
Nishikawa Tetsu picked up the electromagnetic cannon from the ground and blew away the smoke from the muzzle.
"But thanks to your sacrifice, I now know how to improve the shock absorption system. I'll treat you to barbecue tonight."