Naruto’s opening module system rewrites the multi-dimensional ninja world

When Uchiha Ryo triggered the otherworldly module system, the rules of the ninja world began to collapse completely. On the night of the Uchiha clan’s extermination, the technical geek Ryo accidentally activated a module editor that could rewrite reality, embedding the Minecraft blocks and Fate magic circuits into the Sharingan. The pixelated dungeon he built sheltered the surviving tribesmen, but triggered a tide of MC creepers to wash Konoha with blood. To fight against the cross-dimensional threat, Ryo formed a special team: the yandere Hyuga Miko used spell cards to predict the future, and the mechanical scorpion equipped with the NieR combat module tore through the mecha torrent of Cyber ​​Sand Village. As the module erosion intensified, multiple ninja worlds began to overlap-the chakra nuclear bomb of the Cyber ​​Wind Shadow aimed at Konoha, the Cthulhuized Mist Village sacrificed the entire Water Kingdom to summon the Old Ones, and the main god space set the ninja world as a battlefield for reincarnations. Ryo had to frantically struggle and wander between salvation and destruction…

When all the module slots are loaded, Liang discovers that the so-called system is actually an experimental tool of a high-dimensional observer. Should he become the new Lord and rebuild order, or let the multiverse be annihilated in the module conflict? This war of code and ninjutsu is about to reveal the truth of the dimension!

Naruto’s opening module system rewrites the multi-dimensional ninja world
Chapter 1: Bloody genocide! I loaded the mod editor?
Blood!
The sticky, warm blood splattered all over Uchiha Ryo’s cheeks, carrying the scent of his clan members that he was so familiar with, but now it was sickeningly cold.
Flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the usually peaceful Uchiha clan territory like a purgatory.
The shrill screams, the sharp sound of weapons clashing, the roar of collapsing houses, and the desperate figure wearing a cat-face mask that ghostly shuttled under the moon, all intertwined to form a melody of death.
“Father! Mother!”
Liang screamed, and before him were his parents lying in a pool of blood. His once loving eyes now stared blankly at the night sky blackened by thick smoke. Not far away, several of his friends who usually practiced and played together had also turned into cold corpses.
Anger, fear, sadness…all these emotions hit his still young heart like a torrent, almost suffocating him.
He was only twelve years old and had just opened the Two Magatama Sharingan not long ago. He was considered a little genius in the family, but in the face of this sudden massacre against the entire Uchiha clan, his power was ridiculously insignificant!
“Why…why is this happening?!”
Liang couldn’t figure it out, and he didn’t have time to think about it. The sound of a body-flash technique breaking through the air sounded behind him, carrying a chilling murderous intent.
He turned around suddenly, and his Sharingan caught a glimpse of an Anbu ninja wearing a white mask with strange oil paints on it. The short knife in his hand was shining with a cold light, piercing his heart!
Too fast!
Liang only had enough time to turn his body and try to avoid the vital parts.
“Puff!”
The cold touch penetrated his left shoulder, and the severe pain instantly swept through his body. The powerful impact knocked him away fiercely, and his back hit the cold stone wall. His throat felt sweet, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.
My vision began to blur and my consciousness receded like the tide.
“Is he going to… die?”
A trace of despair flashed through Liang’s mind, “Just like this… together with my tribe…”
He saw the masked man approaching step by step, and raised the dagger in his hand again, pointing it at his throat, preparing to make the final move.
At this critical moment, a cold, emotionless, mechanical voice suddenly sounded in the depths of his mind:
[Host’s vital signs are detected to be below the threshold…Meets activation conditions…][The module editor system is starting…][Startup successful! Starting to load the initial module…][Obtain the initial module: MC basic block (incomplete)][Module Description: The power of the cornerstone of the block world can be used to consume mental power/chakra to build or dig basic blocks (currently only unlocked: soil, gravel, cobblestone, wood). Note: Incomplete state, limited functions. ][Obtain initial module: Fate projection magic (degraded)][Module Description: The power of projection originates from the world of magic. It can consume mental power/chakra to analyze and project simple structural items within the cognitive range (currently limited to cold weapons and basic tools). Note: In the degraded state, the projection strength, stability and duration are greatly weakened. ][Initial module slots loaded: 2/3. Remaining available slots: 1]A series of information poured into Liang’s almost stagnant consciousness like a data stream, and a simple, technologically-sense translucent blue panel unfolded in his blurred vision.
What is this? Is this an illusion?
Liang didn’t have time to comprehend this sudden change.
The shadow of death had already loomed over him, and the tip of the knife flashing with cold light rapidly enlarged in his eyes!
The instinct for survival overrides everything!
He didn’t even understand what the so-called “MC basic block” was, but a thought flashed through his mind subconsciously – block it! Use something to block it!
It was as if a bit of his soul had been taken away, and a weak but real energy surged out of his body, and his mental strength was mobilized in an unprecedented way.
Just before the dagger was about to pierce his throat!
“puff–!”
A dull sound was heard, not the sound of a sharp knife entering flesh.
A block of mud about half a meter square, with clear edges and corners and a smell of moist soil, appeared out of thin air in front of Liang, just blocking the path of the short knife!
The fatal blow penetrated deeply into the block of earth, with the tip of the knife less than a centimeter away from Liang’s skin!
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
The masked Root Ninja’s pupils suddenly contracted, and his face (under the mask) was filled with disbelief and astonishment.
What kind of ninjutsu is this? Earth escape? No! There is no hand seal! And this form of creating something out of thin air… I have never heard of it!
This brief pause caused by shock gave Uchiha Ryo a glimmer of hope!
The desire to survive burst out, and he used up his last bit of strength to roll to the side, escaping the threat range of the dagger. He coughed violently, and every breath caused severe pain in his shoulder blade.
He leaned against the wreckage of a collapsed wall, gasping for breath, and looked at the dagger still stuck in the block of earth and his empty hands in surprise and suspicion.
That block just now…was made by me?
Mod editor? MC? Fate?
What on earth is going on?!
Before he could sort out his thoughts, more hurried footsteps came from the alley, accompanied by cold commands:
“There’s movement over here! Search thoroughly, and don’t leave a single Uchiha alive!”
More than one enemy!
Liang’s heart once again rose to his throat. He had just escaped death, and his mental and physical strength were almost exhausted, and new pursuers were already here!
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The cold murderous intent was like a real needle, piercing from the direction of the alley, almost breaking Uchiha Ryo’s already tense nerves.
He didn’t care about the severe pain in his shoulder, nor did he have time to delve into the strange “module editor” in his mind. The only important thing now was to survive!
He rolled and crawled into a narrower, cluttered dead end alley next to him, which temporarily formed a visual blind spot.
“System…MC module…placement…”
Liang’s mind quickly flashed through the information flow when the system was activated just now, as well as the mud block that appeared out of thin air. He tried to concentrate and communicate with the blue panel that seemed to exist deep in his consciousness again.
The panel was still suspended in his field of vision, and the icon of [MC Basic Block (Incomplete)] was slightly lit. He touched the icon with his mind, and the basic operation methods of “placing” and “digging” came into his mind like instinct – consuming mental energy or chakra, the block appeared wherever his mind pointed!
Just then, a suppressed, faint sobbing sound came from behind a pile of debris deep in the alley.
Liang’s heart moved, and he moved over cautiously, pushed aside some broken wooden boards, and suddenly found three little figures curled up and shivering. They were children of the tribe, the oldest looked only seven or eight years old, and the youngest was still in swaddling clothes, being held tightly in the arms of a slightly older girl, her little face pale, her eyes filled with extreme fear.
When the older boy saw Liang, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but more of it was fear. He recognized Liang, the genius brother in the clan who had opened the Sharingan.
“Liang…Brother Liang…”
The boy’s voice was tearful and as thin as a mosquito’s.
Liang’s heart seemed to be tugged by something. He was still a child, but in front of these younger lives, he seemed to be forced to grow up in an instant.
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”
Liang lowered his voice and soothed in the calmest tone possible, even though his own hands were shaking slightly.
The footsteps outside the alley were getting closer and closer, accompanied by a low conversation:
“The noise just now came from here!”
“Search separately! Move quickly, we can’t let any Uchiha get away!”
No time to hesitate!
Liang suddenly turned his head and looked towards the narrow alley entrance, with a flash of determination in his eyes. The only thing he could rely on now was this inexplicable MC ability that had just awakened!
“Put it there! Put it there! Block it!”
He frantically injected the remaining mental energy and the chakra that could still be mobilized in his body into the system, and his mind was fixed on the entrance of the alley.
Buzz——
There was a slight vibration in the air.
One, two, three…
Mud blocks, mixed with a few cobblestone blocks, appeared out of thin air as if by magic, and quickly stacked and extended at a speed visible to the naked eye! They fit together perfectly, with a strange, absolutely regular geometric beauty, quickly blocking the narrow alley entrance!
In just a few breaths, a thick and simple barrier made of mud and stone appeared at the entrance, completely isolating the inside and outside!
“Hoo…Hoo…”
He leaned against the wall, panting heavily, his vision blackening. The double overdraft of mental power and chakra gave him a splitting headache, as if his entire head was about to explode.
But he didn’t care about that, he stared at the square wall he had just created. The sun shone from above, illuminating the rough texture of the wall, and also illuminating the wide-eyed faces of the three children, full of shock and disbelief.
What did they just see? In their opinion, Brother Liang just waved his hand and a wall appeared?
The older boy rubbed his eyes and opened his mouth, unable to speak for a long time. The girl holding the baby was still scared, but when she looked at Liang, there was a hint of dependence and a faint light in her eyes.
Although this wall is simple, it seems to be the only light in the abyss of despair.
“Boom!”
“Boom! Boom!”
A dull thumping sound suddenly came from outside the wall, accompanied by the cold voice of the Root Ninja:
“There’s someone inside! Get this wall open!”
“Strange earth escape…it’s quite hard!”
The cube barrier vibrated slightly under the impact, and tiny pieces of soil fell down.
Liang’s heart was lifted again.
How long can this improvised wall last? How will those ruthless Root ninjas outside break it?
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Chapter 3: A crude trap! Playing tricks on the Root Ninjas! (Old version)
The vibrations of the cube barrier became more and more intense, and every impact made Uchiha Ryo’s heartbeat accelerate. He knew that this temporary wall made of mud and stones could not stop the well-trained Root ninja for too long.
We must find a way to delay time, or… give them a “surprise”.
Liang’s eyes swept across the ground beneath his feet, and then looked at the “Excavation” option that was also glowing slightly under the [MC Basic Block] module icon in his mind.
A thought flashed through my mind.
He suppressed his physical weakness and mental fatigue, concentrated his mind again, and aimed at the ground about one step behind the barrier.
“Dig!”
There was no sound, but the soil and stones under Liang’s feet quickly sank downwards and disappeared as if wiped away by an invisible hand! He carefully controlled the scope and soon dug a vertical pit about one meter square and nearly two meters deep on the ground.
This strange way of digging made the children watching nearby open their eyes wide again, but fear made them dare not make a sound.
Time was running out, and Liang had no time to dig deeper or bigger. He quickly used the same method to cover the pit with a thin layer of soil blocks that could barely support its own weight, and sprinkled some sundries on it for camouflage. A simple but insidious pit trap was completed quietly.
After doing all this, Liang’s face turned even paler, with fine beads of cold sweat oozing out of his forehead. Continuously using the module ability consumed him greatly.
“boom!”
At this moment, a small gap was forcibly opened in the corner of the barrier! Stones flew everywhere, smoke and dust filled the air. A hand wearing a black glove grabbed the edge of the gap.
“Found it!”
From outside the barrier came the suppressed excitement of the Root ninjas.
Liang’s eyes flashed, and he immediately picked up a few round stone blocks of medium size left over from the excavation, and smashed them towards the gap with all his strength!
Although the stones have little lethality, they are unexpected and fly out from the gap.
“Um?”
The Root Ninja who tried to drill in was hit on the wrist by a stone, and his movement froze and he let out a muffled groan.
“Be careful there might be a counterattack!”
“Use long-range ninjutsu!”
The voices outside grew alert.
However, there are always people who are eager to make achievements. Taking advantage of the moment when his companion hesitated, a relatively thin Root Ninja shouted and suddenly got in from the gap!
He had just landed and hadn’t had time to see the scene in the alley clearly when his feet suddenly felt empty!
“What?!”
The Root Ninja only had time to let out a short cry of surprise before he lost his balance and fell vertically with a thud!
There was a dull thud and a suppressed groan of pain from the bottom of the trap, and then there was no movement. It was unclear whether he had fainted or was seriously injured.
The sudden change caused the Root ninjas outside who were about to continue their attack to pause in unison.
“It fell down!”
“Is there a trap down there?!”
“What kind of earth escape is this? There was clearly no sign of forming a seal just now!”
“There’s something strange about this kid! Don’t rush in!”
For a moment, the attacks outside stopped, and the atmosphere became solemn and strange. They were all experienced ninjas, and faced with this unknown ability to set traps silently, they instinctively felt it was difficult and dangerous.
Liang leaned against the wall, vigilantly observing the vague figures and chakra flow outside the gap with his Sharingan, while making a “shut up” and “back off” gesture to the three children who were huddled together in fear.
He knew that this was only temporary. The Root Ninja would never give up.
Sure enough, after a brief silence, a calmer and more gloomy voice sounded outside:
“Useless! Are you going to stop just because of a trap?”
“Destroy the wall completely! I want to see what tricks he can come up with!”
This sound…
Liang’s heart sank suddenly.
Just hearing this voice made him feel a suffocating sense of oppression far beyond that of the Root ninjas just now. It was cold, dark, and like the gaze of a venomous snake.
Here he comes! One of the masterminds who ordered the massacre of the Uchiha – Danzo Shimura!
The real crisis has just begun!
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Chapter 4 Projection Magic! Uchiha Madara Arrives?! (Old Version)
Danzo’s voice was like a cold wind from the Nine Nether Hell, instantly penetrating the thin cube barrier and making the temperature in the narrow alley seem to drop a few degrees.
Uchiha Ryo’s heart almost stopped beating.
Shimura Danzo! The Dark Lord of Konoha, the leader of the Root, and one of the main planners of this genocide! He actually came in person!
Liang could clearly feel the cold, emotionless chakra fluctuations. Just the perception of it made him feel an indescribable shudder deep in his soul.
It’s over…
Facing this level of existence, let alone his current exhaustion, even if he was in his prime, he would have absolutely no chance of winning. The little trick he used to play with ordinary Root ninjas just now would probably not even be considered a joke in front of Danzo.
“BOOM!!”
Following Danzo’s order, the Root Ninjas outside no longer hesitated, and several powerful ninjutsu – wind escape, earth escape – slammed heavily on the cube barrier!
The already shaky wall could no longer hold up and collapsed with a loud bang! Smoke and dust filled the air, and rubble flew everywhere.
Everything in the alley was instantly exposed to the eyes of the enemies outside.
Several Root ninjas fanned out to surround the entrance of the alley, and in the center, the old man wrapped in bandages with only one emotionless eye exposed was none other than Danzo! His eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s, instantly locking onto Ryo in the corner and the three frightened children.
“Humph, there are indeed some fish that slip through the net.”
Danzo’s voice was cold, “A little brat who activated two magatama, and a few useless people… and that strange earth escape just now, was it you who did it?”
His eyes fell on Liang, with scrutiny and a hint of subtle suspicion. The ability to silently build barriers and traps just now was indeed beyond his cognition.
Ryo gritted his teeth, protecting the three children behind him, and forced himself to look directly into Danzo’s cold eyes. His Sharingan stared closely, trying to find even the slightest flaw in the other party, but all he saw was bottomless darkness and murderous intent.
Fighting head-on is a dead end! Escape is even more of a luxury!
What should I do? What should I do?!
Despair was like an icy tide, about to drown his sanity.
At this moment, the module icon of [Fate Projection Magic (Degraded)] in his mind seemed to flicker slightly.
Projection… magic? Projecting simple structural objects within the cognitive range?
A crazy idea flashed through Liang’s mind like lightning!
A simple structural object… What if it was… an image? An image that would scare even an old fox like Danzo? !
Take a chance! This is your only chance!
Liang suddenly raised his head, and the remaining two magatama in his eyes (perhaps under extreme stimulation, they were jumping wildly towards the edge of three magatama or even higher levels) burst into unprecedented light! He desperately injected the last bit of chakra and the mental power that was on the verge of exhaustion into the [Fate Projection Magic] module!
His consciousness was highly concentrated, and his mind was frantically sketching out the nightmare-like figure that only existed in the family’s forbidden legend – Uchiha Madara!
He didn’t need to project a physical body, he only needed to project the kind of [momentum] that looked down upon the world and regarded everything as straw dogs! The [sense of existence] that was above everything! And… the [eyes] that were enough to make the entire ninja world tremble!
Buzz——!
An indescribable, huge and evil aura suddenly spread from behind Liang!
The light seemed to become distorted at this moment, and shadows grew and gathered wildly on the wall, vaguely outlining the outline of a tall, blurry figure wearing dark red armor. The outline was not clear, and it swayed like a reflection in the water, as if it would disappear at any time.
But what really made everyone’s pupils shrink – including Danzo – were the two scarlet spots that suddenly lit up at the head of the shadow outline!
That’s no ordinary Sharingan!
That was… a complex, strange pattern that exuded an ominous and destructive aura! Like a bloody windmill in eternal reincarnation!
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!!
Moreover, the pattern is… clearly… Uchiha Madara!!!
“!!!”
Danzo’s exposed eye suddenly widened into a round shape, and an unbelievable chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head!
Uchiha Madara?! Wasn’t he already dead?! How is that possible?!
Is it an illusion? No! With my experience and this kid’s strength, it’s impossible for him to create such a real aura that even makes me feel palpitations!
Is it some unknown eye technique? Or… that legendary monster has really returned in some form?!
Danzo’s heart was beating wildly, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. He had spent his entire life chasing power and studying the Sharingan. No one knew better than him what the four words “Uchiha Madara” meant! That was enough to subvert the entire ninja world!
He doesn’t dare to gamble!
Especially at this sensitive moment when the Uchiha clan had just been purged and Konoha was also unstable! If it was really Madara, or an unknown force related to Madara, he must not take risks here!
The blurry, terrifying shadow of “Madara” just stood there quietly, like an insurmountable mountain, pressing down all the Root ninjas so hard that they couldn’t breathe and even their hands holding their weapons began to tremble.
“……snort!”
Finally, Danzo suppressed the turmoil in his heart and regained his usual coldness. He took a deep look at the blurry shadow, then glanced at the almost exhausted Uchiha Ryo, and spoke coldly:
“It seems that the Uchiha are still hiding some unknown secrets… Let’s go!”
Without any hesitation, he used the teleportation technique to disappear from the spot as soon as he finished speaking.
The rest of the Root Ninjas didn’t dare to even look at the terrifying shadow. They all evacuated as quickly as possible and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The murderous intent receded like the tide, and the tense atmosphere finally relaxed a little.
Plop!
Uchiha Ryo could no longer hold on, his legs softened, and he collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily, his clothes soaked with cold sweat. The desperate projection just now almost drained his last bit of strength.
The shadow of “Ban” behind him swayed a few times like bubbles, and quietly dissipated into the air, as if it had never appeared.
It worked…really…scared him off…
Liang felt a surge of ecstasy at surviving the disaster, but it was followed by a deeper weakness and fear.
He knew that Danzo had only retreated temporarily, and he would never give up. He could no longer stay in this place, not even for a moment!
Got to leave now! Find a truly safe hiding place!
Chapter 5: Deep underground! A shelter created by the MC! (Old version)
Uchiha Ryo slumped on the ground. Every breath he took pulled at the wound on his left shoulder, and his vision went dark.
But he knew that now was not the time to rest.
Although Danzo was temporarily frightened away, the pair of eyes hidden behind the bandages must still be peeking in the dark.
“Get up…we have to get out of here now!”
Liang gritted his teeth, supported himself with his uninjured right hand, and stood up shakily.
The three surviving children were still hugging each other, looking at him in shock.
The miraculous arrival of Uchiha Madara just now and the sudden and extremely weak brother Liang were both difficult for their little heads to understand.
“Brother Liang… where are we going?”
The older boy asked timidly, confusion in his voice.
Where to go?
Liang looked around, and all he saw were broken walls and flames. No place in the entire Uchiha clan was safe anymore.
If it doesn’t work on the ground, then we can only go underground!
There is a complex structure underground in Konoha Village, including some abandoned areas and ancient underground water systems. If you can find an entrance that is hidden enough and easy to defend…
“Follow me, move quickly and keep quiet!”
Liang said without question, forcing himself to suppress the discomfort in his body.
He covered his bleeding shoulder with one hand and protected his three children with the other, carefully walking through the ruins and shadows.
The chaos of the night of the genocide continued, and sporadic battle sounds and screams were heard from afar from time to time, which provided cover for their actions. Ryo relied on his familiarity with the clan’s territory and the Sharingan’s advantage in vision in the dark, and with difficulty avoided waves of patrolling Root ninjas and Konoha Anbu.
The children were very sensible. They suppressed their fear and sadness and followed Liang closely without making any sound.
After walking for an unknown amount of time and bypassing many dangerous areas, Liang finally found an inconspicuous square entrance half-hidden by weeds and rubble at the edge of a remote training ground that had been abandoned for many years. The entrance extended downward, dark, and exuded a damp, stale smell.
“This is it.”
Liang whispered, he remembered that this place seemed to be connected to a long-abandoned underground waterway.
He jumped down first. The drop was not high, about two meters. Below was a narrow stone passage that could only accommodate one person. The air was turbid, but it was indeed hidden enough.
He took the three children in turn.
“Stay here and don’t move.” Liang instructed, then took a deep breath and communicated with the module editor in his mind again.
[MC Basic Block] The module icon is still on.
“Build! Blockade!”
His mind was focused on the entrance above his head.
As his mental power was consumed, standard [round stone blocks] appeared out of thin air, stacked precisely below the entrance, fitting in perfectly like building blocks. Soon, the square entrance was completely sealed, leaving only a few subtle gaps for observation and ventilation.
After doing this, Liang turned his gaze to the interior of the passage. It was too narrow here, and there was only one way. Once discovered, there was nowhere to escape.
“Dig in! Expand!”
He pressed his hand on the stone wall next to him and activated his “digging” ability.
The hard stone wall disappeared silently like tofu under his will. The stones were directly decomposed by the system and stored in an unknown space.
He dug sideways at an astonishing speed, and soon he had opened up a square space of about ten square meters next to the originally narrow passage!
Then, he used the excavated [cobblestone blocks] and the [mud blocks] of the passage itself to quickly build four walls and a ceiling in this new space, forming a completely enclosed and relatively solid underground chamber!
The whole process took only a dozen minutes, and the three children were stunned, with their mouths opened so wide that an egg could fit in.
The narrow and dark passage just now turned into a simple but safe stone room in the blink of an eye! This is even more amazing than the most skilled earth escape ninja!
Looking at this shelter that he had created with his own hands and was completely isolated from the outside world, Liang’s tense nerves finally relaxed a little. He leaned against the cold stone wall, feeling the extreme weakness coming from his body, but an unprecedented sense of steadiness rose in his heart.
At least, it’s safe for now.
He looked at the three children. Although there was still fear in their eyes, there was more of a sense of peace in their confusion, and when they looked at him, it was as if they saw a savior, with eyes full of trust.
This small underground space became their first real “home” during the bloody terror of the night of genocide.
However, new problems also arise.
The secret room was pitch black, and you couldn’t see your hand in front of you. Although the air was circulating (thanks to the gaps left by Liang and the space dug out), it was still damp and cold. More importantly, they didn’t have any food or drinking water, and even the most basic survival became a problem.
Darkness, cold, hunger, lack of water…
This newly born shelter is still facing the most severe test.
Chapter 6: Ignite Hope! Workbench and First Pickaxe! (Old Version)
Absolute darkness enveloped this new underground secret room. Only the heavy breathing and occasional suppressed sobs reminded Uchiha Ryo that he was not alone here.
He could feel the children huddled together, the cold stone walls unable to provide them with any warmth.
No, this can’t go on.
Liang took a deep breath, suppressed his physical discomfort, and began to calm the children.
“Don’t be afraid, it’s safe here, those bad guys can’t find us.”
His voice was a little hoarse due to weakness, but it was exceptionally clear in the empty room. “Now, we need light.”
As he spoke, he once again immersed his consciousness into the [Module Editor] system panel in his mind.
Next to the icon of [MC Basic Block (Incomplete)], there seemed to be a more complex icon composed of squares. He had not looked closely at it before because of the emergency. He touched the icon with his mind, and a new line of text appeared:
“[Synthesis function unlocked: You can combine new blocks or items in a specific interface by consuming basic materials.]”
“[Basic synthesis formula has been unlocked: planks, sticks, workbenches, torches…]”
synthesis?
He immediately began looking for the material needed to synthesize the [Workbench] – wood.
Fortunately, when he was digging for the expansion space just now, he found some old wooden support structures on the side walls of the passage that had long been rotten but not completely turned into dust. He carefully removed a few pieces, and although the quality was questionable, the system determined that they were still [Wood Blocks].
Following the synthesis formula that came to his mind (four wooden planks make a workbench, and wood can be directly decomposed into wooden planks), Liang focused his mind on the collected wood.
The rotten wooden blocks glowed slightly in his hands, and then they were cut and reassembled as if by an invisible force. Finally, with a light “puff” sound, a brand new [workbench] with a standard block texture and a faint wood fragrance appeared in front of him!
“Wow……”
There were the suppressed cries of children nearby.
Liang did not stop and immediately placed the workbench on the flat ground in the center of the secret room. With the workbench, more complex synthesis can be carried out!
Next is the torch. The recipe shows that it requires [sticks] and [coal]. Sticks are easy to make, they can be crafted with planks. But coal…
Liang frowned. He looked around and his eyes fell on some rubble that fell when he was digging the wall. Some of them were particularly dark black and seemed different from ordinary rocks. He walked over and picked up a piece, and the system immediately gave a prompt:
“【Coal Ore (small amount): Ore containing energy, can be used as fuel or synthetic material.】”
It was accidentally dug out during excavation! Although the amount is small, it is enough for emergency!
He quickly used the wooden boards to make a few [sticks], and then combined the sticks and the crushed coal blocks according to the recipe on the synthesis interface of the workbench.
laugh–
Accompanied by a slight sound similar to that of a spark igniting, several torches with warm orange-yellow flames burning on the top appeared in his hands!
Liang immediately inserted the torch into the gap in the wall.
The soft light instantly dispelled the suffocating darkness in the secret room, illuminated each other’s faces, and also reflected the rough but solid texture of the stone wall. Although the warm halo was weak, it brought an indescribable sense of security and hope.
The children’s originally pale faces also had a little more color because of the reflection of the fire. They looked at the flames that never went out (at least it seemed so) curiously, with surprise flashing in their eyes, and their fear seemed to have dissipated a lot.
“Great…there’s light…” murmured the older boy.
Liang watched all this and felt a little relieved. After solving the lighting problem, the next step was to obtain resources and improve the environment.
His eyes turned to the workbench again, and the formula unlocked in his mind. He needed tools, more efficient tools.
Soon, he used the remaining wooden boards and sticks to make his first real tool – a wooden pickaxe with a simple shape but standard structure!
The pickaxe head is square and the handle is straight, full of MC pixel style, but it feels real weight when held in the hand.
Liang held the wooden pickaxe, walked to the wall of the secret room, and swung it tentatively.
“Bang!”
The wooden pickaxe hit the hard cobblestone wall, leaving only a faint white mark, which made his palm numb.
As expected…wood is too much of a stretch for stone.
His eyes swept over the scattered [pebbles] in the secret room that were created during the excavation.
It seems that if we want to really start building this shelter, we need to upgrade the tools first.
The Stone Age is coming.
Chapter 7: Miner’s Self-cultivation! Iron Ore Discovered! (Old Version)
The dull sound and weak recoil of the wooden pick hitting the stone wall clearly told Uchiha Ryo that it was a pipe dream to rely on this crude tool to open mountains and chisel stones.
The efficiency is too low.
He turned his gaze to the pebbles scattered on the floor of the secret room – these were the byproducts of using the “digging” ability to directly decompose the wall.
“It seems that if you want to be rich, you must first knock down trees… No, you must first knock down stones.”
Liang muttered to himself, and some vague “common sense” that seemed to be related to the MC module flashed through his mind.
He walked to the workbench and followed the [Stone Pickaxe] synthesis formula that came to his mind (three cobblestones plus two wooden sticks), and put the collected cobblestones and the remaining wooden sticks into the synthesis interface.
With a flash of light, a stone pickaxe that looked much heavier than a wooden pickaxe and had a standard gray stone texture appeared in his hand.
I weighed it and found it is much heavier and feels more solid to hold.
“Stay here and don’t run around.”
Liang instructed the three children, then took a deep breath, gripped the stone pickaxe, and walked towards the wall of the secret room again.
This time, he did not choose a solid load-bearing wall, but picked an area that looked relatively loose, swung his pickaxe, and smashed it down hard!
“clang!”
There was a relatively crisp sound! The tip of the pickaxe left a noticeable dent in the wall, and stone chips flew everywhere.
efficient!
Liang was delighted and ignored the numbness in his arms. He put all his strength into swinging the pickaxe again and again.
“Ding! Ding! Ding!”
The regular knocking sound echoed in the closed underground space. With each blow of the pickaxe, the dent on the wall deepened, and more and more broken stones appeared. Soon, a complete [cobblestone block] was successfully peeled off from the wall, and it fell to the ground with a “thump”.
Done!
Although it is much slower and more tiring than “digging” directly with the mind, this way of obtaining resources with one’s own hands and tools brings a different sense of steadiness and accomplishment. Moreover, compared to “digging” that directly consumes mental energy and chakra, using tools seems to be more “energy-efficient”.
Liang didn’t stop, and continued to swing his pickaxe. He needed more stones to reinforce the shelter, and perhaps to make more tools and furnaces.
He chose a direction and began to dig deeper into the wall, trying to open up a small mine tunnel, both to search for possible resources and to expand his activity space, just in case.
Sweat soon soaked his forehead, his arms became heavier and heavier, and the wound on his shoulder ached slightly. But he gritted his teeth and persisted, and every swing of the pick seemed to vent his grief and anger and his desire for strength.
Just as he was mechanically repeating the digging action, the pickaxe suddenly hit a rock layer of a clearly different color!
This time the sound was a bit muffled, and among the stones that were knocked down, there were some pure black lumps with an oily texture.
Liang’s heart moved, he stopped and picked up a black stone.
“【Coal Ore: An ore containing energy that can be used as fuel or synthetic material.】”
It’s coal! And judging by the thickness of the rock layer, there seems to be quite a lot of reserves!
This is good stuff! It means there is a stable source of fuel for the torches, and more importantly, it provides a foundation for smelting metals later!
Liang’s spirits were lifted, and he was more motivated to dig. He continued digging along the direction of the coal vein and collected a large amount of coal ore.
Just as he was about to take a break, the pickaxe struck again on an area that was completely different from the surrounding rocks.
“KANG!”
This time the sound has a hint of metallic texture!
Liang’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly moved closer to the torch to observe carefully. He saw dots of dark reddish-brown metallic spots appearing where the stone pick had hit him!
He carefully used a stone pickaxe to peel away the surrounding rocks, and a block of ore embedded in the rock layer, which was obviously different from ordinary stone, was revealed!
Liang held his breath and reached out to touch the ore.
The system prompt pops up instantly:
“【Iron ore: Ore containing iron, which can be smelted to extract metallic iron.】”
Iron Ore!!
Found it!
Liang’s eyes burst into an irrepressible light of excitement!
Iron! This means stronger tools, sharper weapons, and even the possibility of making simple armor! For this poor and crisis-ridden small group, the discovery of iron ore is like timely help, and it is a key step towards true “survival”!
He carefully dug the precious block of iron ore out of the rock wall intact and held it in his hands as if he were holding a priceless treasure.
With iron, they finally have the confidence to fight the future in this cold and dark underground.
However, looking at the cold ore in his hand, a new problem arises: How to turn this hard stone into a truly useful metal?
Chapter 8: Furnace and Iron Age! Small Base Upgrade! (Old Version)
Iron ore!
These three words seemed to have magical power, instantly dispelling most of Uchiha Liang’s fatigue. He carefully held the heavy, metallic ore block, as if he saw hope for the future.
But as he thought, this is just a piece of stone. To turn it into a real sharp weapon that can cut iron like mud, a key step is needed – smelting.
Liang’s eyes once again turned to the plain workbench in the center of the secret room. He remembered that in the unlocked synthesis formula, he seemed to have seen the equipment necessary for smelting ore.
He walked quickly back to the workbench, immersed his consciousness in the synthesis interface, and quickly found the target:
“[Furnace: Can be used to smelt ore, cook food, etc. Synthesis materials: Cobblestone x8]”
All it takes is eight pieces of cobblestone! It couldn’t be easier!
Liang immediately picked out eight boulders of regular size from the pile of boulders he had just excavated, and placed them in the nine-square grid (leaving a space in the middle) displayed on the synthesis interface.
With a flash of light, a [Furnace] that was also cube-shaped but had a furnace mouth and flame texture patterns on the side appeared on the workbench!
Liang immediately moved the furnace to a relatively well-ventilated corner of the secret room and placed it steadily.
Next, it’s time to witness a miracle.
He put the precious [Iron Ore] into the “Inventory” above the furnace, and then put the [Coal] he had dug previously into the “Fuel Bar” below.
call–
As if an invisible bellows was blowing, a blazing orange-red flame instantly lit up at the mouth of the furnace! The scorching breath spread, adding a bit of warmth to the cold secret room.
The three children gathered around curiously, staring with wide eyes at this magical “stone stove” that could burn automatically, and the ore inside that gradually turned red in the flames.
As time passed, the furnace continued to burn. Liang could clearly feel that the iron ore was undergoing some strange changes under the high temperature.
Finally, with a slight “ding” sound, a small cube shining with a silver-white metallic luster appeared in the “finished product column” on the right side of the furnace!
“【Iron Ingot: Metal iron that has been smelted and purified. It can be used to make tools, weapons, and armor.】”
Success! First Iron Ingot!
Liang almost cheered out loud! He carefully (although the system interface operation was not hot) took out the iron ingot that condensed hope and placed it in the palm of his hand. It felt cold and hard, with the heavy texture unique to metal.
With the first piece, there will be the second piece, the third piece…
Liang immediately put all the remaining iron ore and sufficient coal into the furnace, keeping it working continuously.
While waiting for smelting, he was not idle.
He came to the workbench again and put the freshly made iron ingots and wooden sticks into the synthesis interface.
“[Iron Pickaxe: A more durable and efficient mining tool than a stone pickaxe. Synthetic Materials: Iron Ingot x3, Wooden Stick x2]”
With a flicker of light, an iron pickaxe that shone with a cold metallic gleam and looked much better than a stone pickaxe appeared in his hand!
The moment he held the pickaxe, Liang felt something different. It was heavier and more powerful! He walked to the wall and tried it. With a crisp sound of “clang”, the hard cobblestone wall was easily broken like tofu! The excavation efficiency was at least doubled!
“Good! Great!” Liang waved the pickaxe excitedly a few times.
With an iron pickaxe, he can obtain resources much faster!
Then, he used the iron ingot and the wooden stick to combine another crucial item:
“[Iron Sword: A basic iron weapon, more lethal than bare hands or wooden swords. Synthesis materials: Iron Ingot x2, Wooden Stick x1]”
A standard iron sword flashing with cold light appeared in his hand. The sword body was straight, and although the blade was not sharpened, the texture and weight of the metal were enough to give the holder a strong sense of security.
Liang held the iron sword and swung it a few times at random. At least, next time he encountered an enemy, he would no longer have to rely on his cleverness and projection.
Watching the furnace continuously producing iron ingots, Liang used a small amount of iron ingots to synthesize a few [iron blocks] (nine iron ingots to synthesize one iron block), and then walked to the entrance that was previously destroyed by the Root ninja and later temporarily blocked by him with boulders.
He removed the cobblestones and rebuilt the entrance blockade structure with much stronger iron blocks, leaving only more concealed observation holes and ventilation holes. Although it was just a few simple pieces of iron, it raised the defense of this underground shelter to a higher level.
Torches burned quietly on the walls, the furnace whirred regularly, iron pickaxes and swords gleamed with metallic luster, and the iron blocks at the entrance had a cold and solid feeling.
Although still crude, this small underground chamber has completed the leap from the Stone Age to the Iron Age in a short period of time!
Liang watched all this, and then looked at the three children next to him, who were still a little scared but had a little more peace and curiosity in their eyes. For the first time in this desperate night, he felt a faint but real sense of security in his heart.
However, new problems arose in his mind.
The tools and weapons were initially secured, but he only understood the tip of the iceberg of this magical “module editor” system.
We need to understand the ins and outs of this system and whether it brings hope or… a greater crisis?
Chapter 9 Module Explanation and Initial Division of Labor (Old Version)
The appearance of iron tools undoubtedly brought a sense of security and hope for the future to this dark underground shelter. But Uchiha Liang knew that tools and weapons alone were not enough. Without people’s hearts, everything would be a castle in the air.
He looked at the three children. The oldest boy was Uchiha Toru, about eight years old, with a relatively calm personality. The girl holding the baby was Uchiha Mikoto, about six years old, timid but very careful. The youngest baby was still sleeping in his swaddling clothes, unaware of the disaster outside. Together with himself, these were all the members of their “group”.
It’s time to give them some understanding, at least, of the power they have and what to do next.
Liang extinguished some of the torches to save coal, leaving only enough light for illumination. He gathered the three children around him and motioned for them to sit down.
“Tetsu, Mikoto,” Ryo said, trying to make his voice as gentle as possible, “I know you are scared and sad right now. But as long as we are still alive, we can’t give up hope.”
He paused, looked at the children’s eyes that seemed to understand but not quite, and decided to explain it in the most intuitive way.
He stretched out his hand and activated the [MC Basic Block] module, and a block of dirt appeared out of thin air in his palm. Then he switched to [Fate Projection Magic] and projected a small but real kunai.
“As you can see,” Ryo showed the block and kunai in his hand, “I have a special power called ‘Mod Editor’.”
He began to explain the basic concepts of the system to the children in the simplest and most understandable language:
“Think of it as… a tool that allows me to use abilities from other worlds.”
“I have two main abilities now: one is like what I did just now, I can ‘build’ or ‘dig’ blocks out of thin air, Random Ryo pointed to the wall and the tools on the ground, I call it the ‘MC’ ability; the other can ‘conjure’ something I recognize (pointed to the kunai), I call it the ‘projection’ ability.”
“Using these abilities requires consuming my spirit and chakra. It’s very tiring.” He showed some tiredness at the right time to make them understand that this was not unlimited.
“Also, the types of abilities I can use at the same time are limited. He gestured at the concept of ‘slots’ again, but didn’t explain in depth. If I misuse abilities from different worlds, there might be problems.”
“The most important point,”
Liang’s expression became serious. “This power is very special and must not be known to outsiders! Otherwise, it will bring us great danger. Do you understand?”
Toru and Mikoto nodded, not quite understanding. They may not fully understand the concepts of “module” and “world”, but they have seen with their own eyes the magical scene of Ryo creating objects out of thin air, conjuring weapons, and building shelters. They also understand that once this power is known by those terrible “bad guys” outside, the consequences will be disastrous.
“Brother Liang, you are so awesome…”
Mikoto whispered, her eyes full of adoration.
“This power doesn’t belong to me alone,” Liang shook his head, “It is our hope to survive. But it’s not enough for me alone, we need to work together.”
He looked at the two older kids. “From now on, we have to act like a real team. I need your help.”
He began to arrange a simple division of labor:
“Tōru, you are the oldest and have also opened your Sharingan, albeit only one magatama. You are responsible for vigilance. If there is anything unusual, notify me immediately.”
“Mikoto, you are very attentive and responsible for taking care of your baby brother, as well as organizing the supplies we collected and keeping the chamber basically clean.”
“And I will be responsible for continuing to mine resources, strengthening the base, finding food and water, and increasing our strength.”
The simple division of labor brought a glimmer of light back into the eyes of the two children. They were no longer just weaklings passively waiting for rescue, but an indispensable part of this small group. This feeling of being needed diluted some of the fear in their hearts.
“Yes! Brother Liang!”
Toru puffed out his chest and nodded vigorously. Mikoto also hugged her brother and responded seriously.
Seeing the children cheering up again, Liang felt relieved. Order, even the simplest order, is the first step to rally people’s hearts.
And he, relying on this magical module power and his actions of saving everyone, has undoubtedly become the leader and core of this new small group.
Although the road ahead is still confusing and full of dangers, at least they are no longer a group of scattered sand.
However, new problems soon arose.
Mikoto reminded quietly: “Brother Liang, my brother seems…thirsty, water…we are out of water.”
Liang’s heart trembled. The small amount of drinking water that he had projected earlier had already been used up. Although he could continue to project, that kind of consumption was a huge burden for him now, and the quality of the projected water was not stable, so he had to be especially careful when giving it to babies.
Relying on projection to solve the drinking water problem is obviously not a long-term solution.
A more stable and secure source of fresh water must be found!
Chapter 10: Magical Uses of Projection! Solving Drinking Water and Daily Life (Old Version)
The baby cried faintly but continuously. Mikoto held her brother and looked at Ryo anxiously, her eyes full of help.
Water shortage is the most urgent survival crisis that needs to be solved right now.
Liang frowned and immersed his consciousness into the [Fate Projection Magic (Degraded)] module again. He knew that directly projecting water would consume a lot of energy and be unstable, but there seemed to be no better way at the moment.
Wait… simple structural objects within the projection cognitive range?
A thought flashed through his mind. Water itself is a fluid, and it is difficult to project it stably, but what if it is… a container?
He immediately focused and pictured the most common item in his mind: a bucket. A standard wooden bucket that could hold a lot of water.
The mental power was consumed, and the light flickered. A wooden bucket (projection) that looked quite solid appeared in front of him. He weighed it and felt it was real and had a stable structure. It seemed much easier than directly projecting water.
“Now that we have the container, the next step is…” Liang’s gaze turned to the damp stone wall.
This underground space is obviously very humid, and there is even slight water seepage in some places. Although this seepage water may not be clean, it at least shows that there is a water source nearby.
He walked to a corner where water seepage was most obvious and placed the projected bucket underneath. Then, he performed the projection magic again. This time, his goal was no longer to create water out of thin air, but to guide and gather it!
He tried to extend his mental power, sense the faint water vapor in the surrounding environment and the water droplets seeping out of the cracks in the rocks, and then guide them with his mind, like invisible pipes, to converge above the bucket.
This process is much more delicate and mentally demanding than projecting water directly, but it uses a lot less energy.
One drop, two drops, three drops…
Clear water droplets began to condense from the air and drip into the empty bucket, making a crisp sound. Although the speed was not fast, it was indeed increasing steadily!
“Water! There’s water!”
Mikoto exclaimed in surprise, and Toru came closer, watching this magical scene curiously.
Liang breathed a sigh of relief. Although the speed was slow, at least he had a stable way to get drinking water. He estimated that it might take some time to fill a bucket of water, but it was enough to solve the immediate problem.
While waiting for the water to gather, Liang was not idle. He thought of more possibilities of projection ability.
Since we can project buckets, can we project other daily necessities?
He tried to project simple tableware such as bowls, cups, and spoons. Sure enough, these simple-structured items were easy to project and consumed much less energy than projecting weapons. Soon, a set of simple but sufficient projected tableware appeared in front of everyone.
Then, he tried to project something more complex – a blanket.
This was a little more difficult. The texture of the projected blanket was a little rough, and the warmth retention was also compromised (system prompt: degraded projection, weakened function), but it was much better than sleeping directly on the cold stone floor. He projected a few and distributed them to the children.
Mikoto carefully wrapped a projection blanket around her sleeping brother, and the baby seemed to feel the warmth, his crying gradually subsided, and he smacked his lips and slept more soundly.
Looking at the children holding the projected cups and bowls, covered with the projected blankets, gathered around the torches, drinking the water that had just been collected and still had a hint of coolness in small sips, a warm current surged in my heart.
Fate projection magic is not just for fighting and showing off. In this extreme predicament, its role in improving life and providing convenience is even more immediate than MC modules.
Of course, he also knew that these projection items had a limited duration and needed to be re-projected regularly, but this had greatly improved their living conditions.
“Brother Liang, you are so amazing, you can make anything happen!”
Toru exclaimed sincerely, looking at Ryo with eyes full of admiration.
Liang smiled and said nothing more. He knew that this was just the beginning. If he wanted to truly survive, or even revive the Uchiha clan, he still had a lot to do.
At this moment, Toru, who was on guard, suddenly looked tense. He went to the observation hole at the entrance and took a closer look. Then he turned back and said to Liang nervously:
“Brother Liang, there seems to be some movement outside!”
Are they here so soon? Are they the pursuers from Konoha? Or… something else?
The shelter, which had just settled down, was once again shrouded in a tense atmosphere.
Chapter 11: Ghost of Konoha! First External Contact! (Old Version)
Che’s nervous voice was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the tranquility that had just been established in the underground secret room.
Uchiha Ryo’s heart suddenly sank, and he immediately signaled the children to keep quiet. He quickly came to the entrance reinforced with iron blocks, approached the carefully left and extremely hidden observation hole, held his breath and looked out.
It was still late at night outside, but the fire from the night of extermination had not yet completely extinguished, and the sky in the distance was illuminated in a strange dark red. With the weak light and the insight of the Sharingan, Ryo saw several blurry figures moving quickly around the abandoned training ground where they were hiding, searching for something.
Judging from their agile skills and movement patterns, they are definitely not ordinary ninjas.
Is it Konoha’s Anbu, or… the Root?
Liang couldn’t be completely sure, but no matter which side it was, it meant great danger to them.
“They seem to be looking for something…” Tetsuya leaned over to another observation hole and added quietly, “They are approaching us!”
Ryo’s brows knitted. He knew that although his previous projection of “Uchiha Madara” had scared off Danzo, such a huge energy fluctuation and abnormal phenomenon would definitely attract the attention of Konoha’s top brass. Sending people to investigate carefully was an inevitable result.
We must find a way to lure them away, or… mislead them!
Liang’s eyes swept across the wall of the secret room, and then looked at the block icons in the [MC Basic Blocks] module in his mind that had not been unlocked or were rarely used.
Got it!
He quickly communicated with the system through his mind, expending his mental energy, and selected [Leaf Block] and [Vine Block], two blocks that are extremely common in nature.
He carefully controlled and precisely “placed” several [leaf blocks] and hanging [vines] on the iron camouflage layer outside the entrance, as well as on the surrounding ground and ruins. These plant elements that appeared out of thin air blended perfectly with the weeds and ruins in the surrounding environment, making the originally hidden entrance even more difficult to detect by the naked eye, as if no one had ever moved here, and it was just an ordinary corner of the ruins covered with vegetation.
After doing all this, Liang did not stop. He turned his attention to the [Fate Projection Magic].
Pure physical disguise may not be able to fool experienced ninjas, especially perception-type ninjas. Some “interference factors” must also be added.
He concentrated his mind and began to project some blurry, fast-moving “strange shadows” a little further away from the entrance, imitating the scene of some small beast or something else moving through the ruins. At the same time, he also tried to project some subtle “misleading sounds”, such as the whimpering of wind blowing through a hole, or the tiny sounds of some animals, in order to interfere with possible perception and exploration.
All this was done silently and the search team outside was unaware of it.
Soon, the figures searched nearby. Ryo saw through the observation hole that they were indeed Konoha’s ninjas, but they were not wearing the oil-painted masks of the Root, but standard animal-faced ANBU masks. The leader was a ninja wearing a dog-faced mask. His movements were particularly sharp, and he seemed to be carefully sensing the chakra fluctuations around him.
“Captain, there are faint chakra residues here, and they are very chaotic. It seems like… some kind of large summoned beast left behind after passing by?” A team member reported in a low voice.
The captain wearing a dog-face mask nodded slightly, his nose seemed to sniff the air, his eyes swept around sharply, and finally fell on the corner of the ruins where Liang and the others were hiding.
Liang’s heart was in his throat! He could even feel that the other person’s gaze seemed to penetrate the disguise and see him!
However, his gaze only stayed near the entrance for a moment, as if he was confused by the naturally growing vines and leaves, or misled by the interference information projected by Liang, and finally shook his head slightly.
“The remaining chakra is very mixed, not like that of a human ninja… more like a disorder of natural energy, or as you said, a large summoned beast passed by.” The voice came through the mask, with a hint of laziness, but still with judgment, “There is nothing to find here, let’s go to the next area to check.”
“yes!”
The Anbu ninjas didn’t hesitate at all. They immediately disappeared into the shadows in the distance like real ghosts after a few jumps.
Only after confirming that the Anbu ninjas had completely left did Liang breathe a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat.
That was a close call!
At that moment, he almost thought he was going to be exposed! Fortunately, the MC Cube’s disguise was strong enough, and the interference of the projection magic also worked.
But he also knew that it was just a fluke.
This time, it was an ordinary ANBU team, and it seemed that they did not bring any special sensory ninjas. If the next time it was the Byakugan of the Hyuga family, or a ninja who was more proficient in sensory ninjas, or even Danzo himself leading the team, would this little trick still work?
The answer is obviously no.
Passive defense is not a long-term solution. We must improve our strength as soon as possible and strengthen the defense of this “home”!
Liang’s gaze once again turned to the iron ingots that had just been synthesized, as well as the more advanced block icons in the MC module in his mind that required special materials to unlock.
Maybe… we can try some more “hardcore” defensive measures?
Chapter 12: Camouflage and Traps! Base Entrance Upgrade! (Old Version)
The brief appearance of Konoha’s Anbu made Uchiha Ryo deeply aware that their current situation was still precarious.
It is impossible to stay safe forever just by relying on passive camouflage and luck. You must actively build a stronger defense system!
His eyes fell on the workbench and the furnace, as well as the newly-made iron ingots. At the same time, his mind was also rapidly browsing the advanced blocks in the [MC Basic Blocks] module that required specific conditions or materials to unlock.
“Redstone… piston… launcher…”
Some vague but unknown terms and icons came into view. Although many were still in a gray locked state and needed to find the corresponding materials to unlock the synthesis, there were several basic mechanisms that could be realized using existing materials that seemed to be available.
“We can’t just rely on hiding, we also need early warning and counterattack capabilities.” Liang thought to himself.
The first thing he had to solve was the problem of concealing the entrance. Although the iron blocks used to reinforce it were strong, the luster of the metal could still be noticed at certain angles.
He walked to the entrance and first temporarily removed the iron blocks on the door with a pickaxe, and then began to carry out more sophisticated modifications.
He used his pickaxe and the “digging” ability to dig a new, deeper groove to the side of the original entrance. Then, he used iron ingots and cobblestone to synthesize a key MC basic mechanical block on the workbench:
“[Piston: Can be activated by a specific signal (such as a redstone signal) to push the block forward. Synthetic materials: 3 wooden boards, 4 cobblestones, 1 iron ingot, 1 redstone powder]”
Wait… redstone dust?
Liang frowned. He didn’t have any redstone. But the system seemed to give him an alternative suggestion:
“[It is detected that the host’s chakra/mental power can simulate some redstone signals. You can try to synthesize a simplified piston without redstone powder, but the function is limited and can only be activated/deactivated manually.]”
Although the functions are limited, it is enough!
Liang immediately followed the simplified recipe and successfully synthesized several [Simple Pistons] without redstone interfaces.
He cleverly installed these pistons in the grooves of the side walls of the entrance passage, and the piston arms were connected to several camouflage [cobblestone blocks]. When the pistons were retracted, the cobblestone blocks would retract into the grooves, revealing the passage; when the pistons were extended, the cobblestone blocks would completely block the passage tightly, and from the outside, it looked like a natural rock wall!
The way to activate the piston was set by Liang so that he had to touch the piston body with a specific mental force/chakra frequency from the inside to trigger it. In this way, unless he took the initiative to open it, even if people outside found this place, they would only see a solid stone wall and could not find the entrance at all!
“Perfect!”
Liang looked at the hidden door design with satisfaction. This was much more clever than simply stacking blocks.
Next is the early warning system.
He started tinkering on the workbench again, using wooden boards, wooden sticks and a thin wire obtained through projection to make a classic early warning device in MC:
“[Tripwire hooks: Placed in pairs, a signal will be emitted when an entity crosses the tripwire between them.]”
He cleverly installed a pair of tripwire hooks on the path leading to the abandoned underground sewer, in an extremely hidden location. The tripwires were connected with almost transparent chakra threads.
The “signal” sent by the tripwire hook was connected by him to a special block on the wall inside the secret room. He set this block to emit a weak mental fluctuation that only he could sense once it received the signal.
In this way, as long as someone or a creature steps into the passage and triggers the tripwire, he will receive the alarm immediately!
Finally, there are preliminary counterattack measures.
Liang turned his attention to another basic mechanical block:
“[Launcher: can launch items placed inside (such as arrows, potions, blocks, etc.) forward. Synthesis materials: Cobblestone x7, Bow x1, Redstone powder x1]”
Facing the same problem of no redstone powder, the system once again gave a simplified solution:
“[Simple dispenser: No redstone required, but requires manual loading and activation.]”
The bow is also easy to make, it can be made with sticks and strings.
Soon, several [simple launchers] were made. Liang cleverly embedded them into the walls on both sides of the entrance passage, and also used piston-controlled stones to camouflage them. Inside the launcher, he filled it with a large number of excavated [gravel blocks] or [cobblestone blocks].
Although these things are not very lethal, imagine that when the enemy finally finds the entrance and is about to sneak in, they are greeted by sand and stones that are sprayed like a shotgun… That scene is definitely enough to make them drink a pot! At least it can interfere, block and create chaos.
After doing all this, Liang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Hidden piston doors, tripwire hook warnings, sand launcher traps… although they are all very basic and even a bit crude, compared to the previous reliance on blocking doors and camouflage, the safety factor of this underground shelter has been improved by more than one level!
He looked at this “fortress” built by himself, full of MC style, and an unprecedented sense of security and pride surged in his heart.
This is their first “home” that truly belongs to them and can withstand wind and rain!
However, Liang also knew that these fortifications were ultimately passive. If he wanted to truly control his own destiny, hiding and defending alone were far from enough.
His gaze once again turned to the newly forged iron sword and the two module icons in his mind that were still glowing.
Perhaps it’s time to take the initiative and find ways to increase your strength.
For example… the one the system had previously prompted, the “special energy source” located on the border of the Fire Nation.
Chapter 13: Expulsion! A skirmish that leaves no trace! (Old version)
The upgraded base defense system gave Uchiha Ryo some breathing space. In the next few days, he used a pickaxe to speed up the excavation of iron ore and coal resources, while guiding Toru in alert training, and at the same time he did not forget to use his projection ability to maintain basic living needs.
Although the underground secret room was still simple, under the light of the torches, it had a strange sense of warmth, like a secret base. The children’s emotions gradually stabilized and they began to adapt to this special life.
However, the calm did not last long.
On this day, Liang was checking the newly smelted iron ingots beside the furnace, when Toru, who was on guard, suddenly issued an urgent alarm signal – the chakra thread he left on the tripwire hook was triggered!
Someone broke into the abandoned underground sewer!
Ryo’s heart instantly rose, and he immediately signaled Mikoto to take the baby and hide in the deepest part of the secret room. He quickly went behind the piston door at the entrance, held his breath, and looked out through the observation hole.
The light in the passage was dim, but with the insight of the Sharingan, Liang could clearly see three figures groping forward cautiously in a standard battle formation.
Their steps were light and their movements were coordinated. The chakra fluctuations they emitted were much stronger than those of the ordinary Anbu team before! Especially the person walking in the front. Although his face could not be seen clearly, his calm aura and the faint sense of oppression made Liang judge that his strength had at least reached the level of a special jonin!
Moreover, one of them seemed to be a perception-type ninja. He had his eyes closed, his hands in seals, and was carefully sensing the surrounding environment.
“Sure enough, someone stronger has arrived…” Liang felt a chill in his heart, knowing that this time he might not be able to fool people as easily as last time.
“Captain, there are abnormal chakra fluctuations ahead. There seems to be traces of a barrier or some kind of energy barrier. It’s very faint, but it does exist.” The perceptive ninja reported in a low voice.
The leading special jonin nodded and gestured for the team to stop, then he stepped forward himself and carefully observed the stone wall in front of him – it was the entrance that Ryo had disguised with a piston door.
He stretched out his hand, gathered chakra at his fingertips, and gently touched the stone wall, as if testing its structure and strength.
Liang’s heart was in his throat. Although the piston door was strong, it might not be able to withstand the attack of a special jonin. Once it was forcibly broken open, they would have nowhere to escape!
We can’t wait for them to make a move! We must strike first!
A cold light flashed in Liang’s eyes, and he no longer hesitated. He took a deep breath, and his mental power instantly communicated with the [Simple Transmitter] hidden in the walls on both sides of the passage!
“emission!”
With a slight mechanical startup sound, the camouflaged stone instantly retracted, revealing the black launch port!
Then, the [gravel blocks] and [cobblestone blocks] that had been loaded long ago were violently sprayed out from the launchers on both sides like a rainstorm!
“Swish, swish, swish—!”
Dense sand and stones instantly covered the narrow passage!
“careful!”
The three Konoha ninjas obviously didn’t expect that such a dense attack would suddenly be launched from behind the seemingly calm stone wall! Although the sand and stones themselves have limited lethality, they are sudden, large in quantity, and fast in speed!
Caught off guard, they could only retreat, block and dodge in a panic.
The perception-type ninja immediately put up a chakra shield, but was also forced back by the dense sand and rocks.
“Earth escape, Earth flow wall!”
The leading special jonin reacted the fastest. He instantly formed a seal and cast a small earth flow wall to block in front of him, but he was also caught off guard by the sudden attack.
For a moment, the narrow passage was filled with sand and stones, vision was blocked, and chakra fluctuations became chaotic.
The time is now!
Liang seized this opportunity without hesitation. He suddenly activated the piston door, and the stone wall shrank inward, revealing a passage. He held the newly forged [Iron Sword] in his hand and rushed out like an arrow from a bow!
His target is the Perception Ninja who was caught off guard! Catch the leader first. If you knock out the opponent’s “eyes”, their threat will be greatly reduced!
“projection!”
While charging, Liang activated the [Fate Projection Magic], and several [Kunai] flashing with cold light appeared out of thin air beside him, shooting at the other two ninjas as if they had eyes, disrupting their actions!
“Be careful!” The leading special jonin shouted, swung his sword to block the projected kunai flying towards him, and at the same time wanted to support the sensory ninja, but was temporarily entangled by another team member and the continuously attacking projected weapons.
And Liang had already rushed to the front of the sensory ninja like a ghost!
The ninja had just steadied his body and had no time to sense again when he saw a cold sword light piercing his throat like a poisonous snake!
He was horrified and could only turn his head to avoid the attack while raising his hand to block.
“clang!”
The iron sword collided with the ninja arm armor, making a crisp sound! Liang only felt a huge force coming, which made his arm numb and his body involuntarily stepped back half a step. Especially the physical skills and chakra enhancement of the Jonin level, it was indeed not something he could withstand now.
But his goal has been achieved – the raid was successful and disrupted the enemy’s formation!
“withdraw!”
Liang succeeded in his first attack and retreated immediately without any hesitation. At the same time, he activated the projection again, creating more kunai and shurikens, which he shot at the enemy like flowers scattered from the sky to cover his own retreat.
“Damn it! Don’t run!”
The leading special jonin shouted angrily and wanted to give chase, but the passage was narrow, his vision was blocked, and he had to distract himself to block the projected weapons, so it was difficult to get close for a while.
Liang seized this fleeting opportunity and retreated behind the piston door. With a thought, the thick stone wall closed tightly again, completely isolating the inside and the outside!
There were several angry attacks from outside, hitting the piston door hard, making a dull noise, but ultimately failed to break it open.
After a while, the noise outside gradually subsided.
Liang leaned against the cold stone wall, panting heavily, his hand holding the iron sword still trembling slightly. Although the previous confrontation was short, it was extremely dangerous and consumed him greatly.
He knew that although he successfully repelled the enemy this time, he also completely exposed the fact that not only were there people here, but they also had strong counterattack capabilities.
Next time, Konoha might send more than just a scout team. It might be a stronger elite, or even… Danzo himself coming again!
We must leave here as soon as possible! Or, have enough power to fight against them!
Liang’s eyes involuntarily turned to the place marked “special energy source” on the map.
Going there might be his only choice.
But he did not act immediately. He carefully activated his “digging” ability again to repair the damaged wall of the passage, and used his “placing” ability to clean up the sand and stones scattered in the passage, erasing all traces of the battle.
After doing all this, he finally relaxed completely and began to think seriously about his next plan.
Chapter 14: Desire for Power and Confusion about the Future (Old Version)
The underground chamber returned to silence again, with only the occasional crackling of burning torches and the suppressed, nervous breathing of the children.
Uchiha Ryo leaned against the cold piston door, his chest still rising and falling violently. The brief and thrilling conflict just now kept flashing in his mind like a movie replay.
The strength of the jonin, their tacit cooperation, and their undisguised murderous intent… all made him deeply realize how huge the gap between them and Konoha was.
Just relying on the mechanisms and traps of the MC module and the surprise attacks of the Fate module might be able to deal with one or two attempts, but it is impossible to truly withstand the all-out force of Konoha.
He looked down at the iron sword in his hand. There were still tiny scratches on the sword from the collision with the enemy’s arm armor. This weapon made by him personally still seemed so fragile in front of a truly powerful person.
Looking at myself again, although I have a magical module editor, I am still just a twelve-year-old boy in terms of chakra, combat experience and physical fitness. If I hadn’t caught the opponent off guard and retreated decisively, I’m afraid I would have been…
Liang didn’t dare to think about it anymore.
He walked to the center of the secret room and looked at the children who were gathered around the torches, their eyes full of worry and dependence. Toru clenched his fists, as if he wanted to say something but didn’t dare; Mikoto hugged her sleeping brother tightly, her face pale.
They are the last Uchiha bloodline, the only relatives he needs to protect in this cold and cruel world.
For their sake, he must not die! He must not hide like a rat in this dark underground forever!
An unprecedented strong desire for power rose in his chest like a blazing flame!
He needed a stronger power! Power enough to crush all enemies! Power enough to change his fate!
His gaze involuntarily turned to the system panel in his mind again.
[MC Basic Block (Incomplete)], [Fate Projection Magic (Degraded)]… Although these two initial modules are magical, their potential seems limited and there are many restrictions.
The empty third [module slot] is particularly eye-catching.
There are also [Compatibility Conflicts] and [World Erosion] mentioned in the system prompts…
For the first time, Liang began to seriously think about the risks that he had previously deliberately ignored.
Compatibility conflict means that the superposition of the power of different systems may produce unknown and powerful mutations, but it may also bring devastating side effects. This is like a double-edged sword, tempting but also deadly.
The concept of world erosion degree was even more vague, but the harsh tone of the system’s warning made him vaguely feel that excessive use of these powers from another world might lead to some terrible consequences, or even… attract more terrifying existences?
The future is full of confusion and uncertainty.
Should he continue to use his existing power cautiously, linger on, and pray that he would not be discovered by Konoha? Or…he should desperately pursue stronger power, even if it means taking huge risks and betting on a possible future?
Liang was struggling fiercely in his heart.
He remembered the unwilling look in his parents’ eyes before they died, the tragic sight of his clan members lying in a pool of blood, Danzo’s cold and ruthless gaze, and the fatal blow from the special jonin just now…
No! He could not endure this feeling of powerlessness any longer! He could not let others control his fate any longer!
“Power…I need more power!”
Liang roared in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with determination, “Even if I have to make a deal with the devil, I will gain the power to protect everything and change everything!”
If you live in disgrace, you will eventually die. So why not give it a try?
His gaze became determined, and he looked again at the coordinates marked with “special energy source” on the map – the border of the Fire Nation.
There, perhaps, lies the opportunity he needs! It could be a new module fragment, a “compatible entity” that he can use, or even… the key to unlocking the secrets of this module editor system!
Whatever awaits him, he must go!
Having made up his mind, Liang felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart, and at the same time, a desperate courage was ignited in him.
He stood up, walked in front of the children, and smiled a tired but powerful smile:
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything. We won’t hide here forever.”
His tone was firm and full of unquestionable confidence, which also infected the children and calmed their originally frightened hearts a little.
The determination to become stronger has been established, and the next action goal has also been clarified.
However, just as Liang was about to start preparing for this dangerous and uncertain journey, the system panel in his mind, which had been silent for a while, suddenly flashed without warning and made an extremely slight but clearly audible prompt sound!
Um?
Liang’s heart moved, and he immediately immersed his consciousness into the system.
Is there… another new change?
Chapter 15 Special Energy Reaction! Guidance of Destiny? (Old Version)
The sudden system notification sound cheered up Uchiha Ryo, who had just made up his mind. He immediately immersed his consciousness completely on the blue panel in his mind and carefully examined the unexpected changes.
In the corner of the system panel, an icon similar to a radar scanner was slowly rotating and emitting a faint flash. Next to the icon, a new line of text information clearly appeared:
【System upgrade: basic scanning function has been activated. 】
[Scanning detected an abnormal high-energy reaction nearby, determining the energy properties…][Judgment completed: The energy properties meet the characteristics of “module fragment” or “highly module compatible entity”. 】
[Coordinates locked: Fire Country border. Distance: approximately 150 kilometers.]Liang’s pupils suddenly contracted and his heart beat faster involuntarily!
Special energy source!
It was actually scanned by the system! Moreover, the coordinates were exactly the location he had seen on the map before, the one that made him decide to venture out and explore!
Is this a coincidence? Or… is this module editor system itself guiding him to that place?
“Module fragments…” Liang muttered the word in a low voice.
If he could find the module fragments, would it mean that he could directly obtain a new module to fill the empty slot? Or strengthen the existing MC and Fate modules to remove the “incomplete” and “degraded” status? Either possibility would mean a huge improvement in strength!
“Highly modular compatible entity…” This possibility is even more fascinating. Could it be someone with special powers like him? Or some creature or object that can be absorbed and utilized by the system? If it is the former, is it an enemy or a friend? If it is the latter, how can it be used?
Great opportunities are often accompanied by unknown risks.
But at this moment, Liang no longer had any hesitation in his heart.
His previous determination, coupled with the system’s clear, fateful guidance, made him completely determined to go to the border.
There must be something he needs there! There must be the key that can help him break the current dilemma and gain stronger power!
150 kilometers… For a ninja, it was not an unreachable distance. But for him now, with three young children and having to avoid Konoha’s possible pursuit at all times, this journey was undoubtedly full of dangers.
You must be fully prepared.
Liang took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and began to calmly think about his next plan of action.
First, it was material preparation. He needed to use the existing iron ingots to make more tools. Spare iron pickaxes and iron axes for cutting down trees that might be encountered. In addition to iron swords, he might try to project more complex weapons and some basic survival supplies. Drinking water needed to be accumulated in advance and stored in the projected containers. Food… This was a big problem. There was no food source in the underground shelter. He might need to take the risk of sneaking out of the ground once to collect something to fill his stomach.
Secondly, it was route planning. He couldn’t just take the main road, he had to choose a remote, hidden mountain trail to avoid human habitation and possible Konoha spies. This required him to have a certain understanding of the terrain of the Land of Fire, or… rely on the navigation function of the system?
Finally, and most importantly, how to safely cross the 150 kilometers with three children. Although Toru has opened the Sharingan, he is still young and his combat power is almost zero. Mikoto and the baby can hardly protect themselves. He must always be vigilant and protect them.
“It seems that this will be a real test…” Liang muttered to himself, but his eyes were shining with excitement and anticipation.
He walked up to the children and told them his decision, but Ryohin omitted the specific details of the system and only said that he had found a place that might be safer and more hopeful.
“We are leaving here and going to a very far place.” His tone was calm and firm. “The journey may be very dangerous and difficult. Are you afraid?”
Toru and Mikoto looked at each other, then looked at Ryo at the same time. Although there was still a hint of uneasiness in their eyes, there was more trust and determination.
“Don’t be afraid!” Che said vigorously, “As long as we follow Brother Liang, we can go anywhere!”
“Yeah!” Mikoto nodded heavily and hugged her brother tighter.
The children’s trust gave Liang tremendous motivation.
He no longer hesitated and immediately took action.
The flames of the furnace burned again, the sound of synthetic tinkling rang out in front of the workbench, and the light of the projection magic flickered from time to time…
After being quiet for several days, this small underground shelter became busy again. Everything was being prepared for the upcoming journey full of unknowns and challenges.
Liang stood in front of the simple map he had drawn from memory, his eyes looking towards the distant border with eyes as sharp as an eagle.
An unknown border, a mysterious energy source, Konoha’s possible pursuit… What awaits him will be a real war that belongs to him!
Chapter 16: Travel Plan! Armaments of the Iron Age! (Old Version)
The system’s prompt was like a reassurance, completely dispelling the last bit of hesitation in Uchiha Liang’s heart. The goal was clear – the border of the Fire Country, the location of the “special energy source” that contained unknown opportunities!
But after the excitement, calm quickly returned.
Liang knew that this journey was not an easy one. A 150-kilometer journey might not be a big deal for an experienced ninja team, but for him with three children, every step could mean life or death.
Konoha’s pursuit may come at any time, and there are unknown dangers lurking in the wilderness. The biggest challenge is how to protect the last three Uchiha seedlings while ensuring their own safety.
“We must be fully prepared.” Liang looked at the children surrounding him, who had both anxiety and trust in their eyes, and made a secret decision.
He took out all the iron ingots he had accumulated from the simple inventory of the system and piled them next to the workbench, which shone with a cold metallic luster. These hard-earned resources would be the first guarantee for them to embark on their journey.
“First, the tools.”
Liang came to the workbench and skillfully called up the synthesis interface. He needed more reliable and durable tools to deal with various situations in the wild.
【Iron Pickaxe x2】
【Iron Axe x1】
After consuming some iron ingots and the previously stored wooden sticks, two brand new iron pickaxes and an iron axe that was useful for felling trees were quickly synthesized. One iron pickaxe was for personal use, the other was for backup, and the iron axe was the key to obtaining wood in the wild.
“Then, it’s protection…” Liang frowned.
He tried to use his mind to search for “armor”-related recipes on the synthesis interface, but most of them were in a gray locked state, obviously requiring more advanced materials or unlocking a specific technology tree.
Directly use iron blocks to make full body armor? It’s too heavy, and the consumption of iron ingots is huge, which is not worth it.
He thought of the [Fate Projection Magic]. The projection arm guard had barely succeeded, but it consumed a lot of energy and was unstable, not to mention the full body armor.
“It seems like we can only compromise.”
Liang decided to make some simple [Iron Armor Plates]. He processed the iron ingots on the workbench, making them into arc-shaped iron plates of different sizes and simple shapes, and then used the projected tough thin ropes to string them together and fix them on the vital parts of himself and Toru (chest, back, arms, etc.).
[Simple Iron Armor Plate (MC Made): Basic physical protection, limited defense, but can effectively resist some slashing and blunt attacks.]Although it was crude and a little awkward to wear, it was better than nothing. At least it could increase the chances of survival.
After doing all this, Liang looked at the remaining iron ingots, and then looked at Uchiha Toru who was standing next to him with a serious face, trying to help but not knowing what to do.
An idea suddenly came to his mind, and he picked up two iron ingots and a wooden stick and started working on the workbench.
Soon, a [Small Iron Kunai] was made, which was smaller in size, shaped like a standard kunai, but made of solid iron ingots.
Ryo handed the iron kunai to Toru: “Take it, Toru. From today on, you are also a warrior who protects this family. Don’t use it lightly unless it is absolutely necessary, but always be prepared.”
Che was stunned for a moment, and then his little face showed an extremely solemn and excited expression. He carefully took this real “weapon” that belonged to him, nodded vigorously, and a firm light flashed in his eyes: “Yes! Brother Liang!”
Seeing Toru carefully putting away the Tiekuwu, Liang nodded slightly. This is not just a weapon, but also a responsibility and symbol that can make this precocious child grow up faster.
Tools, weapons, simple armor… basically all possible preparations have been made. Liang looked around this small underground secret room and the “team” ready to go, and felt a little more at ease.
At least, they are no longer defenseless and passive. The power of the Iron Age will be their first weapon on this unknown journey.
However, at this moment, an untimely “gurgling” sound was heard.
It was Mikoto’s stomach growling. Then, Tooru and Ryo’s own stomachs also made protesting noises.
Liang then realized that they hadn’t eaten properly for a long time. Previously, they had barely supported themselves with a little bit of projected water, but their body’s energy had long been exhausted.
This underground shelter has no food source except stones and minerals.
It seems that there is one more thing that must be done before setting off.
You have to venture out once, go to the ground, and find something to fill your stomach!
Chapter 17: Collecting at night! The first ground operation! (Old version)
The hunger in his stomach burned the stomach wall like a flame, reminding Uchiha Ryo and the others of the most realistic problem they were facing – food shortage.
Although the projection ability is magical, it obviously cannot conjure real food out of thin air to fill the stomach. If you want to survive and have the strength to embark on the long journey, you must find real food.
“You wait here for me. Remember, no matter what sound you hear, don’t go out or open the door.” Ryo solemnly instructed Toru and Mikoto, his eyes sharp and serious.
“Brother Liang, where are you going?” Mikoto asked uneasily.
“Go get us something to eat.” Liang tried to make his tone sound casual, “You’ll be back soon.”
He took one last look at the simple armor pieces on his body and the iron sword at his waist, then took a deep breath and walked to the piston door.
It is too risky to go out directly from the original route. Who knows if there are any Konoha spies waiting outside.
Liang set his sights on the top of the secret room. He decided to follow the example of the mole and dig a new, temporary passage directly from underground to the surface!
He activated the [MC Basic Block] module, selected a direction away from the original entrance, and activated the “digging” ability. The soil and stones disappeared silently under his will, and a narrow tunnel extending diagonally upward quickly took shape. His mental power and chakra were rapidly depleting, but he couldn’t care about that at the moment.
Soon, he could sense the breath of the ground coming from above. He carefully slowed down his pace, dug a small opening just big enough for one person to get out, and used weeds and gravel as a simple camouflage.
After confirming that it was temporarily safe outside, Liang crawled out of the tunnel as quietly as a raccoon cat and stepped onto the ruins of the Uchiha clan’s land again.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, burning, and death, which was disgusting.
Liang suppressed his discomfort, lowered his body, and moved quickly among the ruins and shadows like a ghost. His goal was clear – those destroyed residential areas belonging to ordinary tribesmen. Ninjas might store military ration pills, but ordinary tribesmen would definitely store some daily food.
He carefully avoided areas where ninja chakra was obviously left and came to a relatively intact ruin. This seemed to be the home of an ordinary merchant. Most of the house had collapsed, but the storage room at the back seemed to be intact.
Liang activated his Sharingan and carefully observed his surroundings. After confirming that there was no ambush, he quickly slipped in.
The storage room was in a mess, with shelves collapsed and items scattered all over the floor. But fortunately, some sealed pottery jars and wooden boxes did not seem to be completely destroyed.
Liang was delighted and hurried forward to look for it.
Soon, he found several well-sealed pottery jars. When he opened them, he found pickled vegetables and some dehydrated vegetables. In a wooden box in a corner, he found several packages of hard [black bread] wrapped in oil paper and a small bag of precious [salt]. He was even lucky enough to find a few [canned dried meat] that were not affected by the flames!
Although these are all very basic things and the taste is not that great, but for them now, they are no different from delicacies from land and sea!
Liang quickly wrapped the precious food in cloth and carried it on his back. Just as he was about to leave, he moved his ears slightly and heard a low, threatening roar coming from outside!
His heart tightened and he immediately hid behind a collapsed wall, holding his breath.
Several vicious dogs, which were obviously larger than ordinary wild dogs and had strange red eyes, were seen wandering in the ruins with their teeth bared, as if attracted by the smell of blood. There were still pieces of unknown meat and hair in the corners of their mouths, and they had obviously eaten their fill in the chaos, becoming more ferocious and aggressive.
Liang frowned. These beasts blocked his way back.
He didn’t want to cause trouble, but it seemed he had no choice.
Just as he was about to sneak around, one of the dogs with an extremely sensitive sense of smell seemed to smell the aroma of food on him. It turned its head suddenly, stared at the place where he was hiding with its scarlet eyes, and let out an even more manic growl!
Several other vicious dogs were immediately attracted and surrounded in a fan shape!
trouble!
Liang’s eyes turned cold, and he no longer hesitated. He suddenly rushed out from behind the wall, and the iron sword in his hand was unsheathed in an instant!
Several [Projected Kunai] flashing with cold light shot towards the vicious dogs like locusts!
Puff! Puff!
Several vicious dogs were caught off guard and were shot by kunai in the body. They howled in pain, but their ferocity was completely aroused and they pounced on him even more frantically!
Liang did not retreat but advanced, his steps changing, his Sharingan accurately capturing the movements of the vicious dogs. He dodged the bite of a vicious dog by leaning sideways, and the iron sword in his hand slashed across, leaving a trail of blood!
Oooooh!
The vicious dog let out a scream and fell to the ground, twitching.
But another vicious dog had already pounced on him from the side, and its smelly saliva was almost dripping onto his face!
Liang remained calm in the face of danger, and quickly formed a seal with his left hand – this was his subconscious imitation of the ninja fighting action in his memory. Although he could not really release ninjutsu, it was enough to attract attention. At the same time, the iron sword in his right hand was like a poisonous snake coming out of a hole, accurately piercing the neck of the vicious dog!
Clean and neat!
In the blink of an eye, several ferocious dogs were killed by him!
Liang shook off the blood on his sword and panted slightly. This was his first real killing since leaving the base. Although the targets were only a few beasts, the bloody smell still made him feel uncomfortable.
However, he had no time to sigh. Although the sound of the fight just now was not loud, it might still attract unnecessary attention.
Just as he was about to return to the tunnel, he suddenly caught a glimpse of several blurry figures passing by the alley in the distance! They were moving very fast, and they seemed to be wearing… Konoha’s standard vests? !
It’s the patrol team coming back late!
Liang’s heart suddenly tightened! He almost instinctively activated the [MC Basic Block] ability, and instantly placed several [Soil Blocks] and [Leaf Blocks] in front of him, completely covering himself and the corpse of the vicious dog on the ground. At the same time, he held his breath and reduced his breath to the minimum.
The team of patrolling ninjas didn’t seem to notice anything unusual here. They just passed through the alley quickly as a routine and soon disappeared into the night.
Only after making sure they were completely gone did Liang slowly breathe a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat.
It’s too dangerous!
He did not dare to delay any longer, and quickly dismantled the block shelter, carried the food, and drilled back into the tunnel he had dug earlier as quickly as possible. He then sealed the exit with blocks and camouflaged it.
When he reappeared in the secret room, covered in blood and dust, with a heavy bag of food, Toru and Mikoto immediately came up to him, their eyes filled with worry and fear.
“Brother Liang, are you okay?”
“It’s okay.” Liang shook his head, put the food on the ground, and showed a tired but reassuring smile, “Look, I brought back some good stuff.”
Looking at those simple but real foods, the children’s eyes lit up again.
Liang knew that they couldn’t wait any longer.
This former home is now filled with danger.
We must set off immediately! To the unknown frontier!
Chapter 18 Farewell! Embark on an unknown journey! (Old version)
Although the food they collected was not much, it was enough to sustain them for a few days. With the energy replenishment, the atmosphere in the underground secret room, which was originally a bit depressed, became more lively.
Ryo shared the black bread with Toru and Mikoto, and tore off a small piece of dried meat and chewed it slowly, while taking the time to recover the mental strength and chakra that he had consumed when he dived out to collect supplies.
He did not tell the children about the thrilling encounter with the vicious dog and how he was almost discovered by the patrol team. He simply said that it was safe outside and there was plenty of food.
But he knew in his heart that this was not a place to stay for long. Konoha’s search would only become more and more strict, and their luck could not always be this good.
Must set off immediately!
“Are you full?” Liang asked when he saw the children finish all the food they were given and some color returned to their faces.
Toru and Mikoto nodded vigorously.
“Okay, then let’s get ready to go.” Liang stood up, his tone calm but with unquestionable determination.
Go? Now?
There was a flash of surprise and confusion in the children’s eyes. Although Liang had said before that he would leave, they didn’t expect it to be so soon.
Mikoto hugged her brother tightly in her arms with some trepidation, and asked softly, “Brother Liang, are we…really going to leave here?”
Although this place is simple and dark, it is the first “home” they found after the night of genocide. Here, they are protected by Brother Liang’s magical power, have warm torches, and have food that can barely fill their stomachs… Leaving here, the vast and dangerous world outside makes them instinctively feel fear.
Liang walked to Mikoto, squatted down, and gently touched her head, his eyes gentle but firm: “Mikoto, this is just our temporary shelter, not our real home. If we keep hiding here, we will never be able to escape danger, and we can’t do anything for the dead tribesmen.”
He looked at Toru again: “Tetsu, do you remember the ‘Modular Ninja Village’ we talked about?”
Che’s eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously: “Remember!”
“We are going to find a place to build our own home, a place that is truly safe, powerful, and belongs to us Uchiha!” Liang’s voice was not loud, but it was full of power and appeal. “That place is in the direction we are going. The journey will be long and dangerous, but as long as we work together, we will definitely get there!”
“Module Ninja Village…”
Che murmured this hopeful name, his original confusion and uneasiness gradually being replaced by longing and courage.
Mikoto didn’t quite understand, but seeing that both Ryo and Toru were so determined, she nodded vigorously: “Yes! Mikoto is not afraid!”
Seeing the children regain their courage, Liang felt relieved. He knew that the road ahead was still long and he had to be their strongest support.
“Okay, let’s do one last check of our equipment and supplies.”
Liang took the children and carefully counted and packed all the collected food, water, spare tools, torch materials (coal, sticks), etc. He put most of the weight on himself, and only let Toru carry a small bag with a few necessities.
Everything is ready.
Liang took a final look around the underground chamber they had opened up and lived in for several days. Here was their initial fear, as well as hope for a new life, walls made of MC blocks, and traces left by Fate’s projection…
He walked to the entrance and activated the [MC Basic Block] module again.
This time, he did not use the piston door, but directly used a large amount of [cobblestone blocks] and [dirt blocks] to completely seal the temporary tunnel leading to the ground and the original piston door entrance from the inside!
He wanted to cover up this place completely, leaving no trace that could be tracked.
As the last block fell, the secret room was completely isolated from the outside world.
“Let’s go.” Liang said calmly without looking back.
He chose another direction and activated his “digging” ability, opening up a new upward slanting passage leading to the ground.
This time, he chose a more remote and abandoned corner covered by dense bushes as the exit of the passage.
When the tunnel was dug through and the faint air from the ground smelling of blood and gunpowder rushed in again, Liang was the first to drill out and looked around vigilantly.
After confirming that it was safe, he pulled Toru, Mikoto, and the baby up one by one.
I stepped onto the ground again, feeling the soft soil and dead leaves under my feet, and the ruined buildings and swaying tree shadows around me. The distant skyline was already turning pale, and dawn was about to arrive.
Liang didn’t hesitate at all. He immediately used the MC block to seal and camouflage the tunnel exit behind him, leaving no trace.
“Follow me closely and keep quiet.”
He whispered something, then identified the direction and ran towards the border away from the center of Konoha Village, leading this small team and disappearing into the last darkness before dawn.
Chapter 19: Walking through the wilderness! MC leads the way, projection is a shield! (Old version)
The light of dawn finally pierced the horizon, dispelling the last trace of darkness covering the earth. But for Uchiha Ryo and his small team, this was not the dawn of hope, but a signal that completely exposed them to unknown dangers.
They must get away from Konoha Village’s sphere of influence as soon as possible and go deep into the real wilderness.
Liang chose an extremely remote and almost forgotten mountain forest trail. It was overgrown with weeds and jagged rocks, making it impossible for ordinary people to pass through, but for him who had the MC module, it was not a big obstacle.
When he encountered huge rocks blocking the way, he directly activated his “digging” ability to break them down and store them; when he encountered overly dense bushes, he swung his iron axe and used chakra enhancement to forcibly split a path; when the road under his feet was rugged, he used MC’s [mud blocks] or [cobblestone blocks] to quickly fill it up to make it easier for the children to walk.
MC module, this power originated from the block world, has demonstrated unimaginable convenience in survival in the wild, and it is like an all-purpose engineering weapon.
However, the hardships of the journey go far beyond this.
Before long, a turbulent river blocked their way. The water was muddy and cold, and the current was so fast that they could not wade across it.
Toru and Mikoto looked at the rushing river, fear showing on their little faces.
Liang did not panic. He first found a few trees that were not too thick on the river bank, and quickly chopped them down with an iron axe, obtaining a large number of [wood blocks].
Then, he came to the river and used wood blocks on the workbench to synthesize the classic river crossing tool in MC:
[Boat (wood): A basic vehicle that can move quickly on the water. ]A simple wooden boat made entirely of blocks appeared on the shore. Ryo pushed the boat into the water first, and after confirming its stability, he carefully helped Mikoto and the baby onto the boat, then Toru, and finally jumped on himself.
He used a temporarily sharpened wooden stick as a paddle to steer the boat, carefully avoiding whirlpools and reefs in the water, and reached the other side safely.
“Wow! That’s amazing! It looks just like the ship in the story!”
Che looked at this magical wooden boat excitedly and temporarily forgot the fatigue of the journey.
Liang smiled, recycled the ship into the MC inventory, and continued on his way.
Travel during the day and find a safe campsite at night.
When night fell again, Liang found a relatively secluded valley away from the wind. He did not choose to make a fire, fearing that it would attract unnecessary attention, but instead activated his MC ability again.
He just waved his hands like a butterfly flying through flowers, and blocks of [wood blocks] and [cobblestone blocks] appeared and stacked up out of thin air. In just over ten minutes, a [temporary shelter] with a simple structure but strong enough to protect against wind and rain rose from the ground!
He also placed a circle of torches around the hut. Although they were not lit, the torches themselves seemed to have a weak dispersing effect, preventing some ordinary wild beasts from approaching.
The children looked at the little wooden house that appeared as if by magic, their eyes filled with wonder and a sense of security.
Liang used this short break to take out the food and drinking water he had collected and shared them with the children. He himself took the time to meditate and recover his consumed mental energy and chakra, while vigilantly sensing the movements around him.
The [MC Basic Blocks] module has powerful auxiliary capabilities in construction, excavation, road building, river crossing, camping, etc., making this wilderness survival journey, which could have been extremely difficult, a little easier.
Although [Fate Projection Magic] was not very useful on the road, Liang did not relax his practice. He often tried to project some more sophisticated structures, such as [gears] and [springs] during breaks, to exercise his analytical and shaping abilities and prepare for projecting more complex objects in the future.
In this way, they relied on MC’s ability to clear the way during the day, and used MC to quickly build shelters to rest at night. Like an experienced wilderness survival master, Liang led this small team step by step into the wilderness of the Land of Fire, gradually moving away from the shadow of Konoha.
However, nights in the wilderness are never truly peaceful.
Just as they were spending their first night in this temporary shelter, a shrill and strange howl suddenly came from the silent mountains and forests in the distance!
The sound was not like any known beast, it was full of violence and madness, as if something terrible had been startled by the intrusion of outsiders like them…
Liang suddenly opened his eyes, tightened his grip on the iron sword beside him, and his eyes became sharp.
The real danger may have just begun.
Chapter 20 Encounter! Predators in the Jungle! (Old Version)
The shrill howls pierced the silence of the night and also pierced the little warmth that had just risen in the temporary shelter.
Uchiha Ryo was instantly awakened from his meditation, his muscles tensed. He grabbed the iron sword beside him and whispered to the awakened children: “Don’t make any noise, hide in the innermost part of the house!”
Although Toru and Mikoto were afraid, they were no longer just crying children after experiencing the night of the genocide and the various misfortunes before. They quickly picked up the sleeping baby, curled up in the innermost corner of the cabin, wrapped themselves tightly in a blanket, and only looked at Liang’s back with a pair of nervous and worried eyes.
Liang came to the door made of simple wooden boards and looked out carefully through the crack.
The moonlight was fragmented by the dense tree canopy, casting mottled shadows in the forest. The strange howling sound was getting closer and closer, accompanied by chaotic footsteps and heavy breathing.
Soon, several staggering, ragged figures appeared in the open space in front of the cabin.
With the faint moonlight and the insight of the Sharingan, Liang could see clearly the appearance of the person who came.
It’s not a beast, it’s a human!
Or rather, used to be human.
There were three of them, who looked like wandering samurai or rebel ninjas, wearing ragged, stained and bloody clothes, with a look of greed, madness and despair on their faces. Their eyes were cloudy and violent, and they held rusty weapons in their hands: a broken sword, an iron rod, and a short blade that could barely be called a wakizashi.
Liang immediately judged that these people were probably low-level rebel ninjas who had escaped from the vicinity of Konoha during the chaos of the night of the genocide, or desperate criminals who were attracted by the smell of blood and profit and tried to take advantage of the situation. They wandered in the jungle like hungry wolves, looking for any prey they could attack.
Obviously, they were attracted by this cabin that suddenly appeared in the wilderness and the possible “fat sheep” inside.
“Hey, hey… look what we found? A beautiful little cabin!”
The man holding the broken knife licked his cracked lips and said in a hoarse voice, “There must be good stuff in there! Maybe there are women and…”
“Shut up!”
Another relatively sturdy man holding an iron rod interrupted him, his eyes flashing with vigilance, “Be careful, the one who can build a house in a place like this might be a ninja…”
“A ninja would live in such a shabby wooden house?” The third thin man sneered and waved his wakizashi. “Who cares! I haven’t eaten for three days! Let’s kill the people inside first!”
Having said that, he couldn’t wait to pick up the wakizashi and stagger towards the cabin!
A cold light flashed in Liang’s eyes.
He originally didn’t want to cause trouble, but the other party obviously didn’t intend to let them go. Moreover, judging from their filthy words and undisguised malice, these scum must not be left alive!
He did not choose to hide in the house and passively defend himself, which would only put the children in danger.
At the moment when the thin man was about to approach the wooden door, Liang suddenly pushed the door open and rushed out like a cheetah!
“Who is it?!”
The three desperadoes obviously didn’t expect someone to suddenly rush out of the house, and it was a boy who looked only twelve or thirteen years old! They were stunned at first, and then an even more ferocious and greedy smile appeared on their faces.
“Haha! It turns out to be a little devil!”
“That’s perfect! We can sell it for a good price if we catch it!”
However, their smiles quickly froze on their faces.
Because what greeted them was not the crying and begging for mercy as they had imagined, but a cold and sharp sword light!
Liang didn’t say anything. The moment he rushed out of the wooden door, the iron sword in his hand was like a poisonous snake out of a hole, stabbing straight at the thin man who was rushing in the front!
The thin man was unable to react in time and only had time to hold the wakizashi across his chest to block.
The iron sword collided with the wakizashi, making a sharp sound! The thin man only felt a huge force far beyond his imagination, and his palms shook violently. The wakizashi almost slipped out of his hand, and the whole man was shocked and retreated repeatedly!
How is this possible?! How can this little devil be so powerful?!
Before he could steady himself, Liang’s second wave of attack had already arrived!
Several [Projected Kunai] flashing with cold light appeared out of thin air beside Liang, as if they had eyes, and shot at the other two desperadoes who were about to outflank them!
“Be careful of hidden weapons!” The man holding the broken knife exclaimed, and quickly swung his knife to block. The strong man holding the iron rod relied on his thick skin and used the iron rod to sweep away the kunai flying towards him.
But this brief interruption has bought Liang precious time!
His steps changed, and he circled to the side of the thin man like a ghost, and the iron sword in his hand drew a tricky arc!
Blood splattered! A deep wound was left on the thin man’s arm, and he screamed, and the wakizashi in his hand could no longer be held, and fell to the ground!
“Ah! My hand!”
Liang’s eyes were cold, without any mercy. To deal with such a scum, any mercy would be cruel to oneself! He turned his wrist, and the iron sword was thrust out again, piercing the opponent’s heart accurately!
The thin man’s body stiffened. He looked at the tip of the sword protruding from his chest in disbelief. Then he fell down softly, completely without a sound.
All this happened in a flash!
The other two desperadoes saw their companion being killed cleanly and neatly by a young man in the blink of an eye, and the greed on their faces was instantly replaced by fear!
“Little… little devil! Who the hell are you?!” the man holding the broken knife shouted in a timid tone, but his steps were unconsciously retreating.
Liang did not answer, but locked them with his cold eyes. His Sharingan flashed an ominous red light in the moonlight, like a ferocious beast that would choose its prey.
He knew that he lacked combat experience, and his physical skills and chakra were far inferior to those of real ninjas. But with his unexpected module ability, the sharpness of his iron weapon, and his determination to protect his family behind him, he exploded with a lethality far beyond his age!
“Let’s go together! Kill him!”
The sturdy man with the iron rod seemed to be forced into a corner. He roared, swung the heavy iron rod, and smashed it towards Liang! The man with the broken knife also gritted his teeth and launched an attack from another direction!
Liang took a deep breath and instead of retreating, he advanced!
He suddenly pressed his left hand to the ground!
“MC Cube!”
Buzz!
A half-man-high [cobblestone wall] rose from the ground, just in time to block the fierce attack from the man with the iron stick!
The iron rod hit the stone wall with a loud noise and stone chips flying everywhere, but the wall just shook slightly and did not break!
Taking advantage of the moment when the man with the iron stick was blocked, Liang spun his body like a top, and the iron sword in his hand drew an arc, forcing back the man with the broken knife who was attacking from the side!
Then, he activated the projection again! This time it was no longer a kunai, but——
“Projection – Improved short sword!”
A short knife that was shorter and sharper than the iron sword and flashed with a faint energy light appeared in his left hand! This was the result of his previous practice of projection!
Short knife in left hand, iron sword in right hand!
Liang, like a budding sword dancer, started fighting with the remaining two desperadoes in the small open space!
MC blocks sometimes rise from the ground to create obstacles or cover; projection weapons sometimes appear out of thin air to carry out long-range harassment or close-range blocking; the double swords in their hands are like the scythe of the god of death, constantly leaving wounds on the enemy!
Although his movements were still a little immature, and his chakra and mental strength were being consumed rapidly, his fearless ruthlessness and endless strange abilities completely suppressed the two frightened desperadoes!
Finally, accompanied by two unwilling screams, the last two predators fell in a pool of blood.
Liang leaned on the iron sword, panting heavily, and had a few minor wounds on his body. The battle was over, but he dared not relax his tense nerves at all.
He quickly checked the bodies to make sure none were missed, then activated his “digging” ability without hesitation, dug a deep pit in the open ground, threw all three bodies and their filthy weapons into it, and then buried and smoothed it completely with blocks of earth, leaving no trace.
After doing all this, he dragged his tired body back to the cabin.
Toru and Mikoto immediately gathered around, their eyes filled with worry.
“It’s okay.” Liang smiled at them, but the cold murderous intent that remained in his eyes made the children feel a little strange and awed.
Liang hardly slept a wink that night.
He knew this was just the beginning.
There are no shortage of “predators” like this in the wilderness. If he wants to protect himself and his family, he must become stronger! More decisive! More ruthless!
Moreover, the battle just now once again exposed his current weakness of having only one means of attack and relying on external objects for defense.
We must improve the projection capabilities as soon as possible, develop more applications for the MC module, and even… try the risky [module compatibility conflict]!
Power! His desire for power has never been so strong!
Chapter 21 Projection Enhancement! Analysis and Sword of Manifestation! (Old Version)
After the bloody encounter last night, the atmosphere in the temporary shelter became somewhat dull. Although the danger had been eliminated, the ferocious faces of the three desperadoes and the faint smell of blood on Liang’s body still made the children feel uneasy.
Uchiha Ryo did not comfort them too much. He knew that in this cruel world, being exposed to darkness too early was not a bad thing. At least it could help them grow up faster and recognize the reality.
After daybreak, they had a simple breakfast and immediately vacated their temporary shelter and continued their journey to the border.
After the battle last night, Liang realized more deeply the inadequacy of his own strength. Although he successfully killed three desperadoes by relying on the module ability and surprise attack, the process was not easy and his own consumption was great. If he encountered stronger enemies or more of them, the consequences would be disastrous.
Especially in terms of attack methods, he currently relies mainly on the iron sword in his hand and the degraded kunai and shuriken projected. The iron sword is powerful, but not flexible enough; although the projected weapons are convenient, they are weak and have a short duration, which is more like harassment rather than a decisive killing move.
“The quality and power of projection weapons must be improved!”
During the relatively safe period during the march, and the rest time after camping at night, Liang began to devote most of his energy to the in-depth research and practice of the [Fate Projection Magic (Deterioration)] module.
He was no longer satisfied with projecting those basic weapons with simple structures, but began to try to analyze and materialize more complex and sophisticated swords.
In his mind, there were blades that could really cut through iron like mud, such as the standard short swords used by the Anbu ninjas, with smooth lines and exceptional sharpness; the long swords worn by some powerful samurai, with beautiful curves and a cold light; and even the outlines of some “famous swords” that only existed in legends or imaginations and had special shapes and powers…
He tried to transmit this complex structural information to the projection module through his mental power.
However, this is far more difficult than projecting a kunai!
Every attempt was like carving a piece of stone with an embroidery needle. The consumption of mental energy was like opening a floodgate. Before the outline of the weapon was fully condensed, his head would feel a sharp pain as if it was pierced by needles, and the projection would collapse and dissipate, turning into tiny specks of light.
Failure, failure, and failure!
After several consecutive failures, Liang felt dizzy and frustrated. But he did not give up. He gritted his teeth, concentrated his mind again and again, and revised the details of the weapon structure in his mind again and again, trying to find that delicate balance point.
He found that projection is not a simple “copy and paste”, but more like a process of “understanding” and “reproduction”. The deeper his understanding of the structure, material and even the “concept” of the weapon, the higher the success rate and stability of the projection.
So, he began to carefully recall every weapon he had ever touched – the weight and center of gravity of the iron sword, the feel of the throwing of the kunai, and even the rough texture of the wakizashi in the hand of the thin man he killed… He incorporated these real feelings into the visualization of the projection.
Hard work pays off.
On a quiet night, when Liang tried again, he chose the standard short sword commonly used by the Anbu. He concentrated all his energy and visualized the simple, efficient, and cold lines that were born for killing.
This time, the light did not dissipate as quickly as before!
A short sword that looked almost identical to the Anbu short sword and was flashing with a faint energy glow slowly took shape in his hand!
The blade has a translucent texture, exuding a sharper edge than an ordinary iron sword! Although if you look closely, there seem to be some minor flaws on the blade that indicate unstable energy flow, this is undoubtedly a huge improvement compared to the previous degraded projections!
[Improved Dagger (Projection): Based on the analysis of the structure of sophisticated weapons, an enhanced version is projected. The sharpness and toughness are slightly improved, and the duration is slightly extended. Note: It still belongs to the category of degraded projection, and the energy consumption is relatively large. ]Success!
Liang held the projected dagger that embodied his hard work, feeling the sharp aura contained in it that far exceeded that of an ordinary iron sword, and an indescribable joy and sense of accomplishment surged in his heart!
Although the system prompts that this still falls into the category of “degradation” and the maintenance time is still limited, it can only exist stably for about ten minutes and the energy consumption is also very large, but this undoubtedly proves that his direction is correct!
As long as he continues to analyze, understand, and practice, he will be able to project weapons that are stronger, more stable, and even… have special abilities!
He tried to use this projection knife to gently scratch a round stone. With a slight “swish” sound, a clear and smooth cut was left on the hard stone! The power was indeed far greater than that of an iron sword!
This improved projection dagger will become his most reliable melee weapon besides the iron sword at this stage!
Liang carefully dispersed the projection to save his mental energy, and his heart was full of motivation. The power of the projection weapon has been increased, so what about defense?
In the MC module, besides the basic blocks and simple redstone mechanisms, can we come up with some new tricks? For example, stronger building materials? Or… more powerful fortifications?
His gaze once again turned to the block world full of infinite possibilities.
Chapter 22 MC Advanced! An Introduction to Boxes, Furnaces and Redstone? (Old Version)
The breakthrough in projection ability has significantly enhanced Uchiha Ryo’s attack methods. But last night’s battle also reminded him that sharp claws alone are not enough, and a solid “turtle shell” is equally important.
The potential of MC modules in construction and defense has obviously not been fully tapped.
In the next few days, Liang led the team to continue traveling through the wilderness. For safety reasons and to have more time to study the module, he decided to find a relatively hidden location with abundant resources to build a more stable temporary base, rather than building a temporary matchbox hut every day.
Luck seemed to be on their side again.
In the depths of a dense forest, Liang discovered a naturally formed cave. The entrance to the cave was not large, cleverly covered by vines and bushes, but the interior space was quite large, dry and well ventilated, and there seemed to be a subtle sound of water flowing from an underground river, which solved the water problem.
“This is it!”
Liang immediately decided to make this place their temporary base for the next period of time.
After settling the children, Liang immediately began to renovate and upgrade this new “home”.
First, it was about material management. As they collected and dug up ores and a small amount of plant fiber, as well as some odds and ends captured in previous battles, their belongings gradually increased. It was neither safe nor convenient to just pile them up on the ground.
Liang came to the workbench and used the [wood blocks] he had cut down and stored before to quickly synthesize several basic but extremely important storage units in MC:
[Box (wood): A basic storage container that can hold a certain number of items and blocks.]Several standard square wooden boxes were made, and Liang put different materials into them according to categories: ore, coal, wood, food, sundries… The originally messy interior of the cave immediately became orderly.
Next, it was production efficiency. One furnace was still too slow to smelt iron ingots. Liang did not hesitate to use cobblestone to synthesize two more furnaces. The three furnaces started working at the same time, greatly improving the smelting efficiency. The reserve of iron ingots began to grow steadily.
While carrying out these infrastructure constructions, Liang did not forget to continue exploring mineral resources. This cave seemed to be located on the edge of a small mineral vein. In the process of expanding the cave space and digging passages, he not only found more coal and iron ore, but also accidentally discovered some other types of ores, such as [copper ore] and [tin ore]. Although he did not know what these new metals were used for, Liang still collected them all and put them in a box for future use.
Just as he was digging deep into a new mine tunnel, his pickaxe suddenly struck a vein of ore that was completely different from the surrounding rocks!
A crisp sound was heard, and the splashing sparks seemed to carry a faint, strange red light!
Liang’s heart moved, and he quickly moved closer to the torch to observe carefully. He saw some deep red, crystal-like translucent minerals embedded in the rock wall in front of him. They emitted a faint light and seemed to contain some special energy fluctuations!
He carefully knocked off a piece of ore with his pickaxe and held it in his hand.
The system prompt pops up immediately:
[Redstone Ore: An ore that contains special energy and can be used to transmit signals and make complex mechanical devices. Mining can produce redstone powder. ]Redstone ore! I actually found it!
Liang’s heart skipped a beat!
He had been curious and looking forward to the “redstone technology” in the MC module, but he had always been troubled by the lack of the key material – redstone powder. Now, the redstone vein is right in front of him!
He suppressed his excitement and immediately began to carefully dig these precious redstone ores. After each piece of redstone ore was broken, several pieces of red powder-like [redstone dust] would fall out.
Soon, he collected dozens of redstone dust.
As the redstone dust was obtained, a new prompt immediately appeared on the system panel:
[Key material detected: redstone dust. ][Unlocked basic redstone component synthesis formula: redstone torch, lever, button, pressure plate (wood/stone), redstone repeater (simplified version)…][Some basic redstone mechanical synthesis formulas have been unlocked: piston (standard version), sticky piston (simplified version), launcher (standard version)…]Looking at the rows of newly unlocked icons and recipes that were flashing with tempting light, Liang’s breathing became a little rapid.
Redstone! This thing… seems to be able to be used for automation? Even… more complex mechanical devices?
He seemed to see a door to a whole new world slowly opening.
Those crude traps and mechanisms that needed to be manually activated were like children’s toys in the face of real redstone technology!
A bold, technologically-savvy idea began to brew in his mind.
Maybe… he can really use this magical red stone from another world to create something subversive in this ninja world?
Chapter 23 Automatic Defense? The Possibility of Redstone Trap (Old Version)
The appearance of redstone powder was like igniting the “tech geek” in Uchiha Liang’s heart. He temporarily put aside his research on projection ability and almost couldn’t wait to devote his energy to the research of this magical red powder.
He returned to the cave base and quickly synthesized several basic redstone components at the workbench using the newly acquired redstone powder and previously stored materials:
[Redstone Torch: can provide a weak light source and continuously send out redstone signals. ][Pull rod: can manually switch the on/off state to control the on/off of the redstone signal. ][Button (wood/stone): When pressed, it briefly emits a redstone signal and then automatically resets. ][Pressure plate (wood/stone): When a creature or item is pressed on it, it will continuously emit a redstone signal. ]Liang felt a sense of novelty when looking at these strangely shaped gadgets emitting a faint red light. He followed the basic instructions given by the system and began to conduct simple experiments.
He first sprinkled a line of redstone dust on the ground to form a red line. Then he placed a pull rod at one end of the line and a redstone torch at the other end.
When he flipped the lever to the “off” position, the redstone circuit dimmed and the redstone torch burned normally.
And when he flipped the lever to the “on” position——
The redstone circuit instantly lit up with a bright red light, like flowing energy! And the redstone torch connected to the circuit went out with a “puff”!
“So that’s how it is… Signal transmission can also reverse the state?” Liang’s eyes flashed with enlightenment. Behind this simple phenomenon, it seems that there is a prototype of some kind of logic gate circuit?
He then tried buttons and pressure plates and found that they could also successfully activate the redstone circuit, but the signal duration was different.
“What if… we connect these things to the previous transmitters?” An idea formed in his mind.
He took action immediately.
First, he used the newly unlocked recipe to synthesize several [Transmitters (Standard Edition)]. Compared with the previous simple version, the standard version of the transmitter seems to have a more stable structure and has an interface that can receive redstone signals.
Then, he cleverly placed several [stone pressure plates] on the ground not far inside the cave entrance, and used camouflage blocks to blend them with the surrounding ground, making them invisible without careful observation.
Then, he used redstone powder to connect these pressure plates. The lines extended along the walls and the ground, and finally converged on the transmitters hidden in the grooves of the walls on both sides of the entrance.
In order to ensure stable signal transmission (redstone signals have a transmission distance limit), he also added a newly synthesized [Redstone Repeater (Simplified Version)] in the middle to enhance and delay the signal.
Finally, he loaded the dispenser with a large amount of [gravel blocks] and [cobblestone blocks].
A simple set of automated defense traps triggered by pressure plates has been initially completed!
Liang took a few steps back, looking at the redstone circuits and mechanisms he had set up, his heart full of anticipation. He picked up a stone and threw it towards the pressure plate.
The stone landed precisely on the pressure plate.
laugh–!
Almost at the same time, the redstone circuit connected to the pressure plate lit up instantly! The signal was accurately transmitted to the transmitters on both sides through the repeater!
Bang! Bang!
The launcher suddenly started up, and from the dark launch port, dense gravel and pebbles violently ejected towards the entrance like a volcanic eruption! Instantly covering a large area in front!
“Success!”
Liang pumped his fist excitedly!
Although it is only the most basic application of redstone, the significance of this set of automated traps is extraordinary!
This means that he no longer needs to stay alert and manually activate those traps! As long as an enemy steps into the trap range, a counterattack will be triggered immediately! This undoubtedly greatly improves the safety and defense efficiency of the base!
He could even imagine that if he could obtain more redstone materials and unlock more advanced components such as sticky pistons and detectors in the future, he could build a more complex and deadly automated defense system! Chain traps, automatic arrow towers, lava moats…
The romance of technology geeks is fully reflected at this moment!
Liang looked at the circuit flashing with charming red light, his eyes full of longing for the future. The potential of redstone technology seemed to be far greater than he had imagined!
However, he quickly calmed down.
Although this automated trap was successful, it is only the most basic application. The layout of redstone circuits, the logical control of signals, the combined application of components… there is still too much knowledge to learn and explore.
Moreover, although redstone technology is powerful, it is still an external object. One’s own strength is still the foundation for standing in this dangerous world.
He touched the iron sword at his waist and the improved projection dagger.
Perhaps… while studying redstone, we should also think of ways to better combine these two forces from different worlds?
The [Module Compatibility Conflict], which was full of risks but could also bring huge surprises, once again came to his mind.
Chapter 24 Projection Limit? The Prototype of Fantasy Armament! (Old Version)
The success of the redstone automated trap greatly improved the safety factor of the cave base, and also made Uchiha Liang temporarily relieved. At least when he rested at night or focused on other things, he no longer had to worry about enemies sneaking in quietly.
But this did not satisfy him.
Redstone technology is powerful, but it takes time to deploy and depends on terrain and materials. One’s own hard power is always the most reliable guarantee when facing sudden dangers.
His previous combat experience made him realize his weakness in defense. Simple iron armor plates had limited effect, and the shelters built with MC blocks were strong but not flexible enough, making them easy targets for speed-type or ranged attacking enemies.
“What if… you can project armor like you project weapons?”
This thought came to Liang’s mind again.
Before, he only tried it briefly because the complexity and energy consumption of the projection armor far exceeded that of weapons. But now, with his deeper understanding of [Fate Projection Magic (Degraded)], and the slow increase in his mental strength and total chakra (thanks to continuous training and fighting), he thought he might be able to try to challenge his limits again.
He chose a relatively empty area in the cave, sat cross-legged, and began to adjust his breathing and adjust his mental state to the best.
He did not try to project a full body armor at the beginning, as that was unrealistic. His goal was to start with the most basic and relatively simple [arm guards] or [leg guards].
He closed his eyes and carefully visualized in his mind an image of a shimmering hand guard that covered his forearm and was made of some unknown energy. He imagined its solidity, its flexibility, and the fit it had on his arm…
Then, he mobilized almost all the mental power and chakra in his body and injected them into the [Fate Projection Magic] module!
There was a violent energy fluctuation in the air! Liang felt as if his head was hit hard by a heavy hammer, and the pain was unbearable! The scene in front of him began to distort and blur!
The energy gauntlet he was trying to condense just showed a vague outline, and then, as if it could not withstand the tremendous pressure, it exploded with a “bang”, turning into energy light spots flying all over the sky, and then quickly annihilated!
“puff!”
Liang opened his mouth and spat out a small mouthful of blood. His face turned pale in an instant. His body swayed and he almost fell to the ground.
Mental backlash!
Projecting complex objects that far exceed one’s ability limits will not only consume energy, but may also cause damage to one’s spiritual source!
“Ahem…”
Liang coughed violently a few times and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, but a trace of unyielding stubbornness flashed in his eyes.
Failed…but not without gain.
Although he failed just now, he did feel that he was only a little bit away from successfully condensing the gauntlet! Was it because his energy control was not precise enough? Or was it because his understanding of the structure was not thorough enough?
Instead of trying again immediately, he projected paper and pen and began to carefully recall the process of the failed projection, analyzing the possible reasons. He then sketched the structure of the hand guard on paper, trying to break it down into simpler components.
In the next few days, Liang was like a possessed man. Whenever he had free time, he would repeatedly try to project the armor in the cave.
Failure after failure, mental backlash after backlash, analysis and improvement after analysis…
His face became paler and paler, and his spirit became weaker and weaker, which made Toru and Mikoto beside him very worried, but they did not dare to disturb him.
Finally, after another nearly exhausting attempt, a miracle happened!
When Liang visualized the energy gauntlet once again and carefully injected his mental power into the module like embroidery, a soft and stable blue light began to slowly emerge and condense on his left forearm!
The light was no longer as violent and unstable as before, but it smoothly outlined the contours of the hand guard like flowing water and gradually condensed!
Finally, a pair of [Energy Gauntlets] that covered his entire left forearm, emitted a faint fluorescence, and looked like they were carved from crystal, full of sci-fi or magical beauty, appeared steadily on his arm!
[Magic Gauntlet (Projection): An extreme attempt to degrade the projection ability, a simple protective equipment constructed with pure energy. The defense is average, about the same as fine leather armor, but it is extremely light and flexible, and has a weak resistance to energy attacks. The maintenance time is extremely short, and the energy consumption is huge. ]Although the system evaluation is still not high (average defense, extremely short maintenance time, huge consumption), this is undoubtedly a milestone breakthrough in his projection ability!
Liang excitedly moved his left arm. The energy gauntlet fit perfectly without any sluggishness, as if it had become a part of his body! He tried to knock the gauntlet with his right fist. With a “clang” sound, he felt a solid touch, but his arm did not feel any pain!
This is not just a defensive equipment, but also represents a qualitative change in his projection ability – from projecting “dead objects” to projecting objects that are closer to “concepts” or “energy”!
Although it was just a gauntlet, it was of great significance! This meant that in the future, he might really be able to project a more powerful “fantasy weapon” that went beyond conventional cognition!
Immersed in the joy of success, Liang subconsciously raised his right hand, wanting to activate his MC ability and dig a stone to test the defensive power of the gauntlet.
However, at the moment when he activated [Fate Projection Magic] and [MC Basic Block] at the same time.
Something strange happened suddenly!
He felt that the two completely different power systems in his body were like two turbulent torrents, violently colliding with each other!
An extremely inharmonious feeling, as if it was about to tear the body apart, instantly spread throughout the body!
The [Magic Gauntlet] that had just formed on his left arm began to flicker violently, and the blue light became extremely unstable, flickering! The MC excavation ability that he was about to activate seemed to be disturbed, and the stone wall in front of him began to show strange pixel errors and distortions, as if the signal was bad!
“Hmm!”
Liang groaned and quickly cut off the connection with the MC module!
The tearing feeling of disharmony gradually faded away, and the projected magic gauntlet stabilized again, but the brief feeling of being out of control just now made him break out in a cold sweat!
This feeling…seems to be stronger than any time before!
Is it because the projected object has a higher energy level, causing the conflict with the MC module to be more intense?
Chapter 25 Compatibility Conflict! Out-of-control blocks and magic! (Old version)
The joy of having successfully projected the [Magic Gauntlets] was soon diluted by the discomfort caused by the sudden conflict between the powers of the two modules.
Uchiha Ryo frowned, dissipated the energy gauntlet on his left arm, and carefully felt the gradually calming flow of energy in his body.
“Using the power of MC and Fate at the same time seems to cause some kind of interference… or repulsion?” He whispered to himself, “Is it because the energy level of the projected object has increased? Or is it because the energy I summoned at the same time exceeds a certain threshold?”
There is no answer to this question for the time being. Liang decided to put it aside for the time being, first stabilize the ability of the projection gauntlet, and try to extend its duration.
However, fate did not seem to intend to give him too much time for peaceful research.
Just as he was taking a short break and preparing to practice projection again, a tooth-grinding “crackling” sound of rocks rubbing against each other suddenly came from deep in the cave! Immediately afterwards, there was a low roar full of violent aura!
“roar–!”
The sound was so loud that the entire cave was shaking slightly, and gravel was falling down!
“What’s going on?!”
Ryo stood up suddenly, his face changed drastically. Toru and Mikoto also screamed in fear and hugged each other tightly.
Liang immediately rushed to the entrance of the mine he had dug before and looked intently. Deep in the mine, an irregular gap appeared in the rock wall he had dug out! A hideous monster covered with a dark brown carapace, as big as a calf, with six thick limbs and a pair of scarlet compound eyes, was screaming and squeezing out of the gap!
What…is this?!
Liang had never seen such a strange creature before! The chakra fluctuations emanating from it were chaotic and violent, full of primitive, bloodthirsty desires! It was obviously not an ordinary beast, but more like some kind of terrifying monster that had mutated for unknown reasons!
The monster’s scarlet compound eyes instantly locked onto the breath of the living people in the cave, and it roared even more excitedly, moving its limbs and rushing towards Liang and the children like a chariot! The speed was amazing!
“Get out of the way!”
With a loud and fierce shout, he reacted instinctively without having time to think!
He raised his left arm and pushed his mental strength to its limit!
“Projection – Magic Gauntlet!”
The dark blue energy gauntlet instantly condensed into shape, emitting a soft and tenacious light! He wanted to use this newly acquired defensive method to withstand the monster’s first attack!
At the same time, his right hand swung forward violently!
“MC Cube – Stone Wall!”
The instinct for survival made him subconsciously want to use his MC ability to build obstacles to block the monster’s charge!
At this moment! When [Fate Projection Magic] and [MC Basic Block], two completely different power systems originating from different worlds, were pushed to their limits at the same time regardless of everything—
【Warning! High-intensity module compatibility conflict detected! 】
[The energy structure is extremely unstable! The risk of system overload is increasing! ][Danger! Danger! Danger!]The piercing system alarm sounded much more urgent and louder than any previous one, like a sharp buzzer, exploding wildly in his mind!
Then, a terrifying feeling that seemed to tear his soul apart instantly swept through his body!
“Ahhh!”
Liang groaned in pain, feeling as if his body had turned into a battlefield of two violent energies! The [Magic Gauntlet] that had just condensed on his left arm began to flicker violently, the blue light flickered, and even began to emit uncontrolled energy sparks from the edges! The [Round Stone Wall] that he was trying to build became extremely unstable in front of him, and the edges of the blocks began to blur and distort.
What was even more terrifying was that he felt his control over these two powers was rapidly slipping away! The dissipated energy was like violent chakra, running wildly through his body, causing waves of severe pain!
“roar!”
At this critical moment, the mutant monster had already rushed forward! It ignored the flickering “mosaic” stones that had not yet fully formed, and its huge limbs smashed down fiercely towards Liang’s head!
Liang’s pupils shrank suddenly! He wanted to dodge, but his body became stiff and sluggish due to the energy conflict!
At the critical moment of life and death, a strong desire to survive erupts!
“Stop… just now!”
He roared, forcibly cut off the connection with the [MC Basic Block] module, and focused all his thoughts on the [Magic Gauntlet] that maintained his left arm!
As the MC’s ability ceased, the tearing sensation suddenly eased! Although the magic gauntlet on the left arm was still a little unstable, it finally gathered again!
Liang used all his strength, raised his left arm, and faced the monster!
“clang–!”
A dull thud!
An unimaginable force came! Liang only felt his left arm being hit hard, and his bones groaned under the heavy weight! The whole person flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, and hit the stone wall behind him hard. His throat felt sweet and he spurted out blood again!
But…it was blocked in the end!
The mutant monster didn’t seem to expect that this tiny human could actually block its attack and was slightly stunned.
Liang took this opportunity and struggled to get up, his eyes filled with shock and fear.
The brief feeling of being out of control just now was so terrifying! If he hadn’t immediately cut off the MC module, he would have been torn to pieces by the runaway energy in his body, or smashed into a pulp by the monster!
Mod compatibility conflict… is it so dangerous?!
This is not a power that can be easily controlled, but a bomb that may explode at any time!
And… Liang vaguely felt that in the fierce conflict just now, the value representing [World Erosion Degree] on the system panel seemed to… jump again?
Chapter 26: A narrow victory! A warning after the conflict! (Old version)
The violent collision made Uchiha Liang’s eyes flash with stars. He resisted the turmoil of his blood and struggled to get up from the ground. He felt a wave of paralyzing pain in his left arm. The [Magic Gauntlet] that had just formed dimmed a lot after resisting the attack of the mutant monster. It was obviously damaged.
The six-legged monster seemed angry that its prey was not killed in one blow. It let out another deafening roar, its scarlet compound eyes fixed on Liang, and its huge body slightly bent over, as if it was gathering strength to launch a more violent attack!
Deep inside the cave, Toru and Mikoto were trembling with fear, not even daring to cry out loud. They could only stare at Liang’s thin back with horror in their eyes.
Liang’s eyes were extremely solemn.
The life-or-death experience just now was engraved in his mind like a brand. The sense of loss of control and the huge risk brought about by the module compatibility conflict completely dispelled any thoughts of trying to activate the two powers at the same time.
At least we must not take this risk again until we figure out the situation!
We must use a safer and more controllable way to deal with this monster in front of us!
His eyes quickly scanned the surrounding environment and the means currently available to him.
Liang did not choose to confront the monster head-on again, but rolled to the side suddenly, narrowly avoiding the monster’s front claws that were about to hit him again!
boom!
A small hole was smashed into the hard rock ground, and gravel flew everywhere!
Taking advantage of the moment when the monster’s attack missed, Liang activated the [MC Basic Block] ability without hesitation!
As he pointed his mind, the ground beneath the monster’s feet instantly disappeared, and a crude but deep enough [pit trap] appeared out of thin air!
The monster was caught off guard, its huge body lost balance, and it fell into the trap with a roar!
But its reaction was also extremely fast. Its six limbs clung to the edge of the trap like iron hooks, trying to climb out!
How could Liang give it a chance!
He quickly switched to [Fate Projection Magic], his left hand flashed with light, and the sharp energy dagger condensed into shape again!
At the moment the projection was completed, Liang seemed to catch a glimpse of something strange – the short sword projected this time seemed to be more stable than any previous time? The energy halo flowing on the blade was also more condensed?
Is it an illusion?
He didn’t have time to think about it, and his body rushed to the edge of the trap like an arrow!
The monster was struggling to climb upwards, and its huge head and part of its torso had already protruded out of the trap.
A cold light flashed in Liang’s eyes, and the Sharingan accurately captured the gap at the connection of the monster’s shell, as well as the constantly beating part that seemed to be its energy core!
He poured chakra and mental strength into his legs, exploded to extreme speed, and jumped high!
The projected dagger in his left hand, like a meteor cutting through the darkness, stabbed fiercely at the weakest gap in the shell under the monster’s head with an unstoppable determination!
“Puff——!”
This time, the projection dagger showed an armor-piercing ability far beyond that of the iron sword! The sharp energy blade pierced the monster’s body accurately!
“roar–!!!”
The monster let out the most shrill and painful roar yet! Dark green, foul-smelling juice gushed out like a fountain! Its huge body struggled and twisted violently, and its six limbs frantically dug at the edge of the trap, bringing up large pieces of gravel!
Liang succeeded in his attack and immediately pulled back to avoid being affected by the enemy’s dying counterattack.
The monster’s struggles became weaker and weaker, and finally, its huge body completely lost its strength and slid back to the bottom of the trap like mud. Only a few limbs were still twitching unconsciously, and soon it was completely silent.
Huh…Huh…
Liang leaned on his knees, panting heavily, his clothes soaked with sweat. Although this battle was not long, it was far more dangerous than any previous one.
Only after he was sure that the monster was completely dead did he relax a little, walked to the edge of the trap, and looked down at the monster’s body.
What on earth is this thing? Why is it here? Is its appearance related to my use of module power, or… to that [World Erosion]?
His mind was full of questions.
With these questions in mind, he immediately immersed his consciousness into the system panel.
The first thing that caught his eye was the glaring [Compatibility Conflict Warning] message. Although it was no longer flashing, it was still clearly recorded there, as if silently reminding him of the danger just now.
Then, his eyes fell on the number that had always concerned him – [World Erosion].
really!
I saw that the percentage value, which had hardly changed, now clearly jumped up… 0.01%!
Although it was only a negligible 0.01%, it undoubtedly confirmed his previous guess! The violent module conflict would indeed accelerate the “erosion” of this world!
Below the [World Erosion] value, a line of lighter system warning text that he had previously ignored seemed to become clearer at this moment:
[Warning: The increase in world erosion will lead to instability in the space-time structure, which may cause unpredictable risks such as space cracks, dimensional overlaps, and the presence of other worlds. Please use the power of other worlds with caution. ]Space rifts? Dimensional overlap? Alien beings spying? !
Liang’s heart sank suddenly!
The meaning of these words made him feel a chill from the depths of his soul!
This is no longer a simple side effect, but a fuse that could potentially trigger a world-destroying disaster!
He originally had a glimmer of hope and expectation for the “mutation” power that might be brought about by the module conflict, but now it seems that this insignificant “benefit” is simply not worth mentioning compared to the huge risks it brings!
“It seems… before we thoroughly understand the rules, triggering conditions and specific consequences of this ‘compatibility conflict’, we must never try it lightly again.” Liang took a deep breath and his eyes became extremely solemn.
Power is important, but if the price is destroying the world, then I would rather not have this power!
He decided that in the future, he must focus his research on how to use the power of a single module more safely and stably, rather than pursuing the illusory and dangerous “fusion mutation”.
At least, not until we find a way to control the risks!
As for the mysterious [World Erosion Rate], and the “extraterrestrial existence spying” mentioned in the system warning… these deeper secrets will probably require more time and clues to slowly uncover.
Chapter 27 Conflict Research and Risk Assessment (Old Edition)
The corpse of the mutant monster was quickly buried completely by Uchiha Ryo using MC blocks, and the breach leading to the unknown underground was also sealed and reinforced with pebbles and iron blocks to ensure that no similar creatures would crawl out again.
The cave base returned to peace again, but Liang’s mood could not calm down for a long time.
The thrilling battle just now and the clear warnings about [Module Compatibility Conflict] and [World Erosion] on the system panel were like two huge mountains pressing on his heart.
He realized that the “module editor” he had was far more complicated and dangerous than he had initially imagined. It not only brought power, but was more like a Pandora’s box that connected countless unknown worlds and contained huge risks.
“We must find out…what exactly this conflict is about.”
In the next few days, he spent most of his time observing and studying the phenomenon of [module compatibility conflict].
Of course, he didn’t dare to push the two powers to their limits at the critical moment of life and death like last time. He chose a safer and more controllable way – a small-scale, low-intensity compatibility test.
In a newly opened experimental cave away from the children, Liang began his cautious attempt.
He first tried to project the simplest [Degraded Kunai] while maintaining the most basic [MC Mud Block].
Buzz…
A slight energy fluctuation came. He could feel the slight repulsion of the two forces in his body, but it was not strong, and the system did not issue a warning. The mud block and the projected kunai both maintained a relatively stable state.
“It seems that the simultaneous use of low-intensity, basic abilities is safe?” Liang felt a little relieved.
Then he gradually increased the difficulty.
Try to project the [Improved Short Sword] while maintaining the [MC Cobblestone Block].
Try to activate [Projected Magic Gauntlet] while placing [MC Torch], but only maintain the minimum energy.
Try to perform [MC mining] while activating [Redstone Circuit]…
With every attempt, he carefully controlled the energy output, carefully felt the changes in energy flow in his body, and paid close attention to the reaction of the system panel.
After a lot of boring tests, Liang gradually figured out some rules:
1. Intensity correlation: The more basic the capabilities of the modules used at the same time and the lower the energy level, the weaker the conflict will be, or even negligible. On the contrary, the stronger and more complex the capabilities, the more intense the conflict will be and the easier it will be to get out of control.
2. System differences: The conflict between modules from completely different power systems, such as the physical rule construction of MC and the mysterious energy projection of Fate, seems to be stronger than the conflict between modules with relatively similar systems.
3. The “side effects” of conflict: In a controllable, weak conflict state, some strange “positive” effects do occur occasionally. For example, he found that if a slight projection of magic power is slightly guided to intervene when placing MC blocks to create a weak conflict, the hardness of the placed blocks will be slightly higher than that of ordinary blocks, although the increase is very small and extremely unstable. Similarly, if a little MC “construction” concept is introduced when projecting weapons, the physical sense of the projected weapons seems to be enhanced a little, and the duration may be extended by a few tenths of a second.
4. The “main effect” of conflict: However, more often than not, even a weak conflict brings negative effects—increased difficulty in energy control, increased mental power consumption, unstable ability effects, etc. Those so-called “positive effects” are more like random “accidents” caused by energy disorder, which are difficult to predict and even more difficult to use stably.
5. World Erosion: The most critical point is that as long as there is a [Compatibility Conflict] that can be detected by the system, even if it is just the lowest level of warning, the value of [World Erosion] will be extremely small and almost imperceptible! Although the single increase is very small, it accumulates into a large amount, and the consequences are disastrous!
“really……”
Liang looked at the experimental data and conclusions he had recorded with a frown on his face.
The so-called “module fusion mutation” is, at this stage, a wrong path full of traps! Those insignificant “positive effects” are completely unable to make up for the huge risks it brings and the potential harm to the world itself!
“Before we find a way to safely control, guide, or even exploit this conflict, we must strictly avoid using module capabilities of different systems at high intensity at the same time!” Liang set an iron rule for himself in his heart.
As for the [World Erosion], it made him even more alert. Although it has only increased by 0.01% so far, which seems insignificant, who knows what will happen when this value reaches a certain critical point? The “space rift”, “dimensional overlap”, “extraterrestrial existence peeping” in the system warnings… just thinking about it makes people shudder.
“It seems that I have to be more cautious when using module power in the future.” Liang sighed.
I originally thought that I had gained magical power and could push forward all the way, but now it seems that this road is far more rugged and dangerous than I imagined. Every step needs to be treading on thin ice.
He temporarily stopped his research on module conflicts. It is better not to open this Pandora’s box easily before you have sufficient strength and knowledge.
The current focus should still be on steadily improving our own strength and… making better preparations for the upcoming border trip.
After all, the “special energy source” prompted by the system is the key to his most likely substantial improvement.
But I don’t know whether the so-called “energy source” is a blessing or a curse?
Chapter 28: Stability and Myths: We Need a Home! (Old Version)
The research on module conflict has come to a temporary end, and Uchiha Ryo has put his focus back on improving his own strength and improving the base environment.
After experiencing the initial turmoil and crisis, life in the cave base gradually entered a relatively stable rhythm.
During the day, Liang would spend a lot of time practicing [Fate Projection Magic], constantly trying to analyze more complex weapons and item structures, and improve the stability and power of the projection, although he deliberately avoided challenging the extreme operations like projection armor again. At the same time, he would also use [MC Basic Blocks] and the newly acquired redstone knowledge to continue digging mines, collecting resources, and gradually improve the base’s fortifications and internal facilities.
And Toru and Mikoto, under Ryo’s guidance, worked hard to play their roles.
Toru would spend a long time every day guarding the observation point carefully arranged by Liang, which was a simple device made using MC cubes and periscope principles, meticulously monitoring the movements outside the cave. Although his Sharingan only had one magatama, his insight was slowly improving under long-term concentration and Liang’s deliberate guidance. He also began to learn some of the most basic physical skills and chakra control methods.
Mikoto took on the role of “logistics chief”. She carefully took care of her infant brother, carefully distributed the food and water that Ryo brought back, and tried to keep the cave clean.
Seeing the children still working hard to live, study and support each other in such a difficult environment, Liang felt both gratified and a deeper sense of responsibility.
One evening, Ryo finished a day of practice and excavation and returned to the main cave. He saw Toru sitting upright at the observation point, meticulously; Mikoto was humming a tuneless lullaby and gently patting her sleeping brother in her arms; the workbench and furnace next to him were still running, and the box was filled with various blocks and supplies…
This scene actually gave him the illusion of “home”.
But is it really home?
Liang leaned against the cold stone wall, looking at the flickering light of the torches, and fell into deep thought.
Although this place is temporarily safe, it is only a temporary base hidden in a cave. They are like rats that cannot stand the light of day, always worried about being discovered and hunted down. This is not a long-term solution.
He thought of the once prosperous and bustling Uchiha clan, the warm smiles of his parents, and the proud or peaceful faces of his clan members… That was the real home. But that home had been ruthlessly destroyed.
He thought of Konoha again, the place where he grew up. There was sunshine, companions, and a seemingly peaceful order. But hidden under that peace was the darkness of the Root, the calculations of the upper echelons, and the suspicion and final slaughter of the Uchiha clan! He would never miss such a “home”, and was even filled with hatred!
The traditional ninja village model seems to be full of drawbacks and hidden dangers. The powerful power is in the hands of a few people, the families are fighting against each other, and they will do anything for the sake of profit and power… Is the tragedy of Uchiha just an isolated case?
No, absolutely not.
So, what is the future path for these survivors?
Do I have to hide from place to place for the rest of my life and spend the rest of my life in fear and anxiety?
No! Never!
An idea quietly sprouted in his heart like a seed, and quickly took root, sprouted, and grew vigorously!
He has a mod editor! He has magical powers from another world!
MC’s construction and renovation capabilities are enough to build a solid fortress in a short period of time!
The potential of redstone technology is enough to build an automated defense system that is far beyond the imagination of this era!
Fate’s projection magic can provide convenient life and powerful combat power!
In the future, if they can obtain more modules, their power will grow exponentially!
Since the traditional Ninja Village is full of problems, why can’t we use the power of these modules to build a completely new and completely different “Ninja Village”? !
A home that is not dependent on bloodline limits, is not bound by family politics, is centered on module power, and where all members can learn and master knowledge and skills from another world. A home that is truly safe, powerful, and free!
This idea was so bold and crazy that Liang himself felt a surge of excitement!
He seemed to have seen the future: a city built of MC blocks, full of technology and magic, rising from the ground; automated farms and factories driven by redstone running efficiently; residents either controlling projected weapons and equipment, or driving MC creations, and perhaps even mastering the magical abilities brought by other modules…
It will be an unprecedented utopia that truly belongs to these “aliens”!
Ryo whispered the name, his eyes gleaming with a light he had never seen before.
This might be their true future! This is the ultimate goal he is fighting for!
Of course, he also knew how far and difficult this goal was. With just the few people they had now, they couldn’t even achieve their goal.
But at least, he has a clear direction, a dream worth giving everything for!
Build a “Modular Ninja Village”!
This thought, like a lighthouse, illuminated all the confusion and perplexity in his heart and gave him a stronger motivation to move forward!
Chapter 29: Module Ninja Village! Blueprint of Hope! (Old Version)
Once the idea of ​​establishing a “modular ninja village” came into being, it burned fiercely in Uchiha Ryo’s heart like a prairie fire and could no longer be contained.
This is not just for survival, but also for creating a brand new future, an ideal home that can completely break free from the old constraints and truly belong to them!
He knew that this goal was extremely ambitious, even unrealistic, but it was this almost crazy dream that was enough to support him to move forward in the desperate reality.
Moreover, he cannot just keep this dream to himself. He needs companions and like-minded people to pass on this hope and gather it into a force that can shake the world.
Although now, his “companions” are only two young children.
That night, when the children finished their simple dinner and sat around the torches, Liang decided to tell them his thoughts.
He looked at Toru and Mikoto’s clear yet somewhat confused eyes, took a deep breath, and said, “Tru, Mikoto, I have something to tell you.”
His tone was so serious that the two children involuntarily sat up straight and looked at him seriously.
“We can’t hide in the cave like this forever.” Liang said slowly, “We need a real home, a place where we can live safely and freely without fear of being hunted by anyone.”
“A real home?” Mikoto repeated softly, her eyes full of longing.
“Yes.” Liang nodded, “A home… built by our own hands! A brand new village!”
He paused, then, with a tone full of power and longing, spoke out the name that had been brewing in his heart for a long time:
“I have decided that we should build our own village. Its name is – [Modular Ninja Village]!”
“A modular ninja village?” Toru asked curiously, “Like Konoha Village?”
“No, it’s completely different!” Liang shook his head, his eyes gleaming with excitement, “The Modular Ninja Village will be an unprecedented place!”
He began to describe to the children the fantastic blueprint that existed only in his mind:
“Imagine that our village is not built with ordinary soil and wood, but with MC abilities like mine, we can quickly build a fortress that is stronger and taller than the walls of Konoha! We can use redstone technology to create automated defensive weapons that will keep any enemy at bay!”
He pointed to the chests and furnace in the cave. “We can build our own workshop and produce more powerful tools and weapons than we have now! Maybe even build an automated farm, so we don’t have to worry about going hungry anymore!”
He stretched out his left hand again and condensed the translucent [Magic Gauntlet]: “Here, power no longer depends solely on bloodline limits or chakra. We can learn and use all kinds of magical powers from ‘modules’! Just like my MC ability and projection ability! In the future, we may be able to find more different modules so that everyone can find a powerful power that suits them!”
His voice became more and more passionate, and his eyes were filled with longing for the future:
“In the Modular Ninja Village, there is no darkness like Konoha, no roots, no so-called main family or branch family! Everyone is an equal partner! We help each other, learn together, and build our home together! We will have our own order, our own power, and our own future! We will no longer be the remnants of the Uchiha who are at the mercy of others, but the proud villagers of the Modular Ninja Village!”
Ryo’s description was so vivid and so alluring that both Toru and Mikoto were mesmerized.
Although they may not be able to fully understand the specific meanings of words such as “redstone technology”, “automated farms”, and “module power”, they can feel the blazing hope and passion in Liang’s words!
An impenetrable fortress…
Never worry about being hungry…
Everyone can have magical powers…
No discrimination and persecution, only equal partners…
For those children who had just experienced the tragedy of genocide, lost all their loved ones, and were hiding in the darkness like frightened birds, this scene was as beautiful as heaven!
“Is it…really possible? Brother Liang?” Che’s voice trembled a little, and his eyes were full of incredible excitement.
“Of course!” Liang nodded vigorously, his eyes determined, “As long as we work hard, as long as we can find more like-minded partners, we can definitely achieve it!”
He looked at the light in the children’s eyes that was rekindled, brighter than the torches, and knew that he had succeeded.
He successfully sowed the seeds of hope of “Modular Ninja Village” into their young hearts.
Although, this blueprint now seems so far away and unrealistic. Building a village requires land, resources, a large population, and countless difficulties and challenges to overcome… All of this is far beyond their current capabilities.
But it’s always good to have dreams, isn’t it?
At least, from today on, they are no longer struggling for simple survival, but fighting for a common and great goal!
This common dream will become the strongest bond that unites this fragile small group and support them in going through the more difficult road ahead.
However, ideals are full, but reality is very skinny.
Just when Liang was feeling a little relieved about his success, a basic problem was put in front of him – the iron ore they stored was almost used up. Without enough iron, not to mention building a ninja village, even maintaining basic tools and weapons became a problem.
It seems that finding new mineral veins, or… obtaining other key resources needed to build a ninja village, is imminent.
There is no time to lose in heading to the border to find that “special energy source”!
Chapter 30 Seeds of Hope and Reality Bottlenecks (Old Version)
The blueprint of the “Modular Ninja Village” is like a bright light in the darkness. It not only illuminates the direction for Uchiha Ryo to move forward, but also brings unprecedented hope and motivation to Toru and Mikoto.
In the days that followed, the atmosphere in the cave base noticeably changed.
The children are no longer just passively accepting Liang’s protection and arrangements, but are more actively participating in the “great cause” of “building a modular ninja village”, although what they can do is still very limited.
Toru worked harder in his alert training. He no longer saw it as a boring task, but imagined himself standing on the towering walls of the future modular ninja village, using his increasingly sharp Sharingan to protect the peace of his homeland. Every time he swung the small iron kunai that Ryo had made for him, it seemed as if he was accumulating strength for future battles.
Mikoto also became busier and more careful. She neatly stacked the various blocks and supplies that Ryo had collected into wooden boxes, and labeled each box with simple charcoal labels – “ore warehouse”, “tool reserve”, “food reserve”… She even tried to clean the main hall of the cave more cleanly, and used the projected, fleeting shadows of flowers to decorate the cold stone walls, trying to create a touch of the warmth of “home”.
She told Liang that this was in preparation for the future “Village Chief’s Office”.
Liang looked at all this and felt both warmth and a heavy pressure in his heart.
The light in the children’s eyes was so real, and their yearning for the “Modular Ninja Village” was so pure. This heavy trust and expectation made him more determined to turn this dream into reality.
This small cave, because of a common goal, really began to operate like a miniature, vibrant group. The seeds of hope have been sown and have taken root in everyone’s heart.
However, although the light of dreams is dazzling, it cannot cover up the embarrassment of reality.
That day, Liang took out the last few smelted iron ingots from the furnace. He counted the iron ore reserves in the box – there was very little left.
During this period of time, in order to make tools, weapons, simple armor pieces, reinforce the base entrance, and try to make redstone components, their accumulated iron resources were almost exhausted.
Without iron, it would be impossible to make new tools and weapons, to continue to strengthen defenses, and even daily maintenance would become a problem. The research on redstone technology could only be put on hold temporarily because many key components required iron ingots as the basic material.
The bottleneck of reality, like cold shackles, suddenly locked their steps forward.
Liang frowned. He knew that if the resource problem could not be solved, it would be difficult to build a magnificent “module ninja village” or even maintain the status quo. They would soon become the fragile little group that could only survive by relying on degraded projections and basic blocks.
The fire of hope that has just ignited in the children’s eyes may gradually be extinguished due to the cruelty of reality.
No! We can’t let this happen!
His eyes once again turned to the simple map and the special coordinates marked on it, which were located on the border of the Fire Nation.
The “special energy source” prompted by the system…
There, perhaps there is not only an opportunity to improve his personal strength, but also the key to solving their current resource dilemma! Whether it is a new mineral vein, or a special material that can replace existing resources, or even… some kind of module that can directly provide energy or materials?
Regardless, you must go see it!
Working in isolation and living off the resources will only lead to their dreams being stillborn.
Going to the border to search for that unknown source of energy is no longer just for the sake of seeking power, but also for finding a piece of soil that can allow the budding dream of “Modular Ninja Village” to continue to grow!
Liang took a deep breath and made the final decision.
He walked up to Toru who was conscientiously “patrolling” and Mikoto who was carefully organizing the “warehouse”.
“Tetsu, Mikoto,” his voice was calm but powerful, “our iron ore is running out. If we want to continue building our ‘Modular Ninja Village’, we need to find more resources and more powerful forces.”
He pointed in the direction of the border on the map: “The system told me that in that direction, far away, there might be something very important to us. I decided that it’s time for us to set out and look for it.”
The children looked up, with a hint of surprise in their eyes, but they did not hesitate too much, because Liang had already closely linked this journey with their common dream.
“Is it for… the module ninja village?” Toru asked.
“Yes,” Liang nodded solemnly, “For the future of the Modulin Village.”
“Then let’s go!” Che immediately straightened his small chest.
“Yeah!” Mikoto nodded vigorously.
Seeing the light in the children’s eyes shining again for a common goal, Liang’s heart was filled with strength.
Internal development has encountered a bottleneck, and the external world is full of unknowns.
So, let’s go!
Go to the distant border, to find the guidance of destiny, to open up a new path for their “Modular Ninja Village”!
Chapter 31 Daily Life of Mod Villagers (Old Version)
The grand blueprint of the “Modular Ninja Village” is like a flame ignited in the hearts of children, which not only dispels fear and confusion, but also inspires unprecedented enthusiasm and motivation.
The next morning, when the first ray of light shone into the cave through the ventilation holes reserved by Liang, the atmosphere of the entire base changed.
Toru was the first to wake up. He didn’t need Ryo to urge him as usual, but got up on his own initiative, picked up his small iron kunai, and meticulously checked the redstone trap that Ryo had set at the entrance of the cave. Although he didn’t quite understand the principle, he knew it was very important, and then he ran to the observation point in high spirits and began a new day of “vigilance mission”.
His eyes were focused and sharp, no longer just a passive defense out of fear, but a sacred sense of mission to protect the “temporary camp of the modular ninja village”. He even began to actively ask Liang how to use the Sharingan more effectively to observe the movement in the distance and how to judge the potential threat level.
“Brother Liang, if our village is built in the future, will we need a taller and stronger watchtower? Just like the one in Konoha Village?” Toru asked without turning his head while staring outside.
“Of course,” Liang, who was using the last of his iron ingots to reinforce a pickaxe, smiled when he heard this, “But our watchtower will be even more powerful. Maybe we can even install a redstone-powered telescope, or… automatic defense crossbows!”
“Wow! That’s so cool!” Che’s eyes lit up even brighter.
On the other hand, Mikoto also showed amazing enthusiasm. She carefully put away the food that Ryo had distributed last night, and solemnly recorded the “inventory quantity” on a wooden board with charcoal. Then, she began to clean the cave floor meticulously, clearing the scattered stones and debris into the corners.
“Mikoto, what are you doing?” Ryo asked curiously.
“I’m cleaning the ‘Village Chief’s Office’!” Mikoto answered as a matter of course, her face full of seriousness, “Brother Liang, you will be the village chief of the Model Ninja Village in the future, so the office must be clean and tidy!”
Liang couldn’t help but smile when he heard this. He looked at Mikoto trying hard to clean, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He did not correct the children’s “titles”, but followed their words and said: “Well, Mikoto did a good job. A clean environment is indeed very important. In the future, the streets of our modular ninja village will also be clean like this.”
Encouraged, Mikoto worked even harder. She even tried to control her weak mental power and projected some fleeting, blurry flower patterns to “decorate” the cold stone wall. Although the effect was not good, this thought gave the whole cave a little more life.
Liang was also infected by this positive atmosphere. He no longer regarded daily excavation and construction as a simple necessity for survival, but gave it a deeper meaning.
When he used MC blocks to make the cave floor smoother, he would tell the children: “This is practicing paving the streets of the future ninja village.”
When he uses his knowledge of redstone to make a simple lever switch that can control the on and off of torches, he will say: “This is the prototype of the future ninja village’s ‘smart home’.”
When he teaches Tetsu and chakra control, he emphasizes: “This is to train the first batch of guardians for the modular ninja village.”
“We are the first villagers of the Modular Ninja Village!”
This sentence has become the most frequently mentioned slogan among them.
Although this “village” now consists of only a cave, three older children and a baby, scarce resources and an uncertain future, their mental outlook has been completely renewed because they have a common dream worth striving for.
Fear and anxiety have not completely disappeared, but hope and motivation are growing like bamboo shoots after rain.
This small, fragile team has become more united and cohesive than ever before because of their common belief in “Modular Ninja Village”.
However, no matter how brightly the flame of a dream burns, it still needs the fuel of reality to support it.
When Liang hammered the last iron ingot into shape and reinforced the pickaxe that would accompany him on his long journey, he looked at the empty iron ore storage box, and the warmth brought by team cohesion in his heart was gradually replaced by a sense of heaviness.
The seeds of hope have been sown, but the barren soil under their feet can no longer provide enough nutrients.
It’s time to find new fertile soil.
He stood up, brushed off the stone chips on his hands, and looked outside the cave, in the direction leading to the distant border.
For the sake of the ninja village and the shining light in the children’s eyes, he must set out to meet unknown challenges and seize the future that belongs to them!
Chapter 32 Wilderness Classroom and Teamwork (Old Version)
The dream of “Modular Ninja Village” is like a catalyst, bringing vitality to this temporary cave base. Although the material conditions are still difficult, the cooperation and tacit understanding between team members are increasing day by day under the common goal.
In the morning, while Ryo was still doing his daily meditation to restore his chakra and mental strength, Toru had already skillfully checked the redstone trap at the entrance and climbed up to his dedicated observation point. His Sharingan no longer scanned aimlessly, but learned to focus on key areas, paying attention to abnormal birds, unnatural shadows, and even the slightest smell changes in the air.
“Brother Liang, there seems to be a column of smoke rising three kilometers to the southeast. It’s very faint. It might be a small-scale campfire.”
Che’s voice came through a simple megaphone, a gadget that Liang made using MC blocks and projection principles.
Liang opened his eyes and immediately walked to the observation point, taking the simple map drawn on a stone slab with charcoal handed to him by Toru, on which the approximate location of the smoke column was clearly marked.
“Well done, Toru. Keep watching, but don’t take the initiative to get close. What we need now is concealment.” He nodded approvingly. Toru’s face flushed slightly because of the affirmation, and he devoted himself more attentively to the guard mission.
Meanwhile, Mikoto was methodically preparing today’s “breakfast.” A few pieces of hard brown bread and cool mountain spring water stored in a projection container. She carefully divided the bread into evenly sized portions and carefully wrapped them in clean leaves.
“Brother Liang, the bucket seems to be almost full.”
Mikoto reminded him softly. The bucket projected by Liang to collect water seeping from the cave ceiling was their main source of drinking water. But the disadvantage of the degraded projection was that it could only be maintained for a limited time, requiring Liang to re-project regularly, and the collection speed was very slow.
“Got it. I’ll re-project a more stable one later.”
Liang Ying said. He has been trying to optimize the structure of the projection container recently, trying to extend its existence time and reduce the consumption of mental energy.
After a simple breakfast, the “wilderness class” began.
Liang did not teach ninjutsu systematically, because he himself was only a novice and had limited chakra. He taught survival skills and basic combat awareness based on actual practice.
He would take Toru to a relatively safe area near the cave to practice basic taijutsu evasive moves and short sword blocking techniques.
“Remember, Toru, fighting is not just about attacking. Only by protecting yourself can we better protect our village.” He demonstrated and explained patiently. Toru studied very hard, and although his movements were still clumsy, the determination in his eyes became more and more obvious.
Liang himself did not relax either. In addition to daily module ability exercises, he began to consciously combine MC’s construction thinking with Fate’s projection skills. For example, can projection magic be used to “draw” deceptive patterns on the surface of MC blocks to enhance the camouflage effect? ​​Can the structural knowledge of MC be used to optimize the stability of projected items? Although he strictly abides by the principle of no longer easily trying high-intensity module conflicts, this cross-system “thinking experiment” has broadened his thinking.
This busy and fulfilling team life allows them to temporarily forget the dangers of the outside world and their own difficulties. Everyone is working hard for the common dream of “Modular Ninja Village” and is growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
However, real problems will not disappear because of the light of dreams.
That afternoon, when Liang was using an iron pickaxe to dig a new mine tunnel, he heard a crisp “click” sound, and the pickaxe, which had been reinforced with the last bit of iron ingot, actually had an obvious crack on the pickaxe head!
This iron pickaxe is their most efficient mining tool at the moment. Once it is completely damaged, the speed at which they can obtain resources will be greatly reduced! And to repair it, or to make a new iron pickaxe, both require… iron!
He subconsciously glanced in the direction of the storage box. There was no iron ore left in it.
The loss of tools was like a silent alarm, once again reminding Zhuo Liang of the resource bottleneck they were facing.
“It seems… we really can’t wait any longer.”
Liang held the cracked pickaxe in his hand, his eyes becoming extremely determined.
In order to keep this budding team going, and to keep the fire of hope in the children’s eyes from being extinguished, he must find new resources as soon as possible!
Going to the border and searching for that unknown “special energy source” has changed from an “optional option” related to the future to a “must have option” related to survival!
Chapter 33: The Results of the Wilderness Classroom (Old Version)
Although the flag of “Modular Ninja Village” is still flying only in the hearts of the three children, it has become the most powerful driving force for their daily actions. Every day in the cave base is full of busy and orderly practice around this common goal.
That day, it was Ryo’s turn to teach Toru how to set up a more covert sentry post outside the cave and use the natural environment for camouflage.
He demonstrated how to combine MC’s [leaf blocks] and [vines] with real vegetation, how to dig shallow pits and cover them with dead leaves to create an almost undetectable hiding place.
“Remember, Toru, a good guardian must not only be able to spot the enemy, but also know how to hide himself. Only by catching the enemy by surprise can you defeat the enemy. This is an important part of the future modular ninja village defense system.”
Liang demonstrated and explained at the same time.
Toru listened very carefully, and his one-magatama Sharingan carefully recorded every move and detail of Ryo. He was no longer satisfied with just observing from the safe entrance of the cave, but began to aspire to master more practical reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance techniques.
At this moment, Che, who had been on high alert, suddenly pointed to a small patch of damp rock not far away and whispered, “Brother Liang, look over there, that grayish-white mushroom… seems to be very similar to the non-toxic fungus you taught us to identify before?”
Liang looked in the direction he pointed, and indeed found a few inconspicuous little mushrooms growing in a dark corner. He walked over and carefully identified them, then nodded.
“That’s right, Toru, your observation skills have improved a lot! This is indeed an edible fungus. Although it doesn’t taste very good, it can supplement some trace elements.” Liang praised, “It seems that our ‘First Scout of the Modular Ninja Village’ has begun to show his talents.”
After receiving the praise, Toru showed a proud smile on his little face.
Liang did not pick them immediately, but called Mikoto who was practicing projection in the cave. “Mikoto, come and take a look. Do you remember the mushroom I taught you to identify? Come and check if it has any dangerous companion plants?”
Mikoto trotted over, squatted down, and carefully observed the moss and small plants around the mushrooms. Her little brows knitted slightly as she recalled what she had learned in the “wilderness class” before she caught a cold.
After a moment, she nodded affirmatively: “Brother Liang, no poisonous ‘red spot grass’ and ‘thorny hemp vine’ were found, so it should be safe to pick.”
“Very good!” Liang nodded again, “Then this glorious task is handed over to you, Mikoto. Remember how to pick them, don’t damage the roots, so that they can continue to grow. This is the first sustainable food resource discovered by our ‘Modular Ninja Village’!”
“Yes!” Mikoto nodded vigorously, and carefully took out the small knife (for practice) that Ryo had carved for her out of wood. Following Ryo’s instructions, she carefully picked the grayish-white mushrooms and put them into the small basket she had woven herself.
Looking at Toru’s keen observation and Mikoto’s meticulous identification, as well as the tacit cooperation between them because of their common goal, Ryo’s heart was filled with satisfaction.
This is exactly the teamwork he wants to see! Everyone is shining in their own position, contributing to the common home of “Modular Ninja Village”, even if it is just picking a few inconspicuous mushrooms.
Today’s “wilderness classroom” not only harvested a few mushrooms, but also reflected the growth of the team and the spirit of collaboration.
However, when Mikoto brought the small basket of mushrooms back to the cave as if it were a treasure, Ryo looked at the insignificant “harvest” and compared it with their increasingly depleted food reserves and the increasingly obvious cracks on the iron pickaxe, and the sense of urgency in his heart did not lessen in the slightest.
These small-scale “sustainable resources” are really a drop in the bucket when it comes to supporting the dream of a ninja village.
What they need are real, massive strategic resources that can support their industrial base and armed forces!
The children’s growth is gratifying and the team’s cohesion is becoming stronger day by day.
However, the bottleneck of reality is still like an insurmountable gap, standing between them and the dream called “Modular Ninja Village”.
It seems that finding new resources and improving hard power can no longer be delayed.
Liang’s eyes once again looked firmly at the distant coordinate point on the map, which was located on the border of the Fire Country.
Chapter 34 Power Bottlenecks and External Demand (Old Version)
Although life in the cave base is full of hope and motivation under the shining dream of the “Modular Ninja Village”, the reality of the difficulties is gradually emerging like an indelible shadow.
On this day, Liang was conducting routine resource exploration deep in the mine. He swung the cracked pickaxe carefully, controlling the force with each strike, fearing that it would fall apart completely.
However, no matter how much he saved, the mineral resources in this area seemed to be on the verge of exhaustion. After digging for several meters, apart from a large amount of ordinary boulders and a small amount of coal, he did not find even a little iron ore, let alone precious redstone.
“It seems that the mineral vein here has indeed been dug to the limit.” Liang stopped and looked at the increasingly obvious cracks on the pickaxe head, and sighed helplessly.
Without new iron ore, it would be impossible to repair or make new tools. Once this iron pickaxe was completely scrapped, their efficiency in obtaining basic resources, such as stone and coal, would be greatly reduced, and even daily base maintenance and construction would be difficult to sustain.
The resource bottleneck is already imminent.
It’s not just mineral resources.
Liang returned to the main cave and tried to study the redstone technology he had unlocked before. He faced the workbench and wanted to synthesize a more complex redstone device, such as a piston door that could open and close automatically, or a more advanced early warning system.
But he soon discovered that many advanced redstone components, such as [Sticky Piston], [Detector], [Comparator], etc., in addition to redstone powder and iron ingots, also require some materials that he currently does not have, such as [Slime Ball] or [Nether Quartz].
These materials obviously cannot be found by simply digging stones. They may exist in some special environments in this world, or… need to be obtained through other modules?
Although the potential of redstone technology is huge, it is limited by materials and knowledge. The system only provides basic formulas. He needs to explore more complex circuit designs on his own, and his research has come to a standstill.
As for [Fate Projection Magic], although he can stably project [Improved Dagger] and [Magic Gauntlet], if he wants to go further and project more powerful weapons and equipment, or extend the duration, it requires a huge amount of mental power and a deeper understanding. This is not something that can be achieved overnight. Moreover, the huge consumption of projection ability also limits its application in protracted warfare and large-scale construction.
Whether it is the resource collection and construction of the MC module, the in-depth development of redstone technology, or the strength improvement of the Fate module… they all seem to have encountered their own bottlenecks.
Working in isolation and relying solely on this small cave and their own strength is obviously no longer enough to support the dream of the “Modular Ninja Village” to move forward.
Sitting by the torch, Ryo felt a sense of urgency as he watched Toru, who was diligently practicing basic taijutsu, and Mikoto, who was teasing her brother with the faint projected light.
This can’t go on any longer!
They have to get out there and touch the outside world!
Only by going out can you find new mineral veins, obtain rare redstone materials, and even… get clues about other modules!
He thought of the empty third module slot on the system panel. If they could get a new module, whether it was combat, auxiliary or production, it would bring them a huge improvement, and might even directly solve the current dilemma!
There are also those mysteries about [compatibility conflicts] and [world erosion], perhaps the answers can only be found after coming into contact with more information from the other world.
The goal of heading to the border of the Fire Nation and searching for that “special energy source” became extremely clear and urgent at this moment.
There, not only may there be opportunities to improve his personal strength, but there may also be the key to breaking through all current bottlenecks and allowing the dream of the “Modular Ninja Village” to continue!
Maybe you will encounter unimaginable dangers, maybe you will face powerful enemies, or maybe… you will get nothing in the end.
But they have no way out.
If we stay here, we can only sit and wait for death, watching the fire of hope gradually extinguished in the cold wind of reality.
Only by taking the initiative, breaking through, fighting and seizing, can you have a chance of survival!
Liang stood up, his eyes gleaming with determination. He walked over to Toru, who was practicing his punches, and pressed his shoulders.
“Tetsu, your taijutsu training is good and you’ve made progress.”
He affirmed at first, then his tone turned serious, “But it’s not enough for us to practice here by ourselves.”
He looked at Mikoto who was standing beside him. “Mikoto, you’ve been working hard. But we need more than just storage baskets and fuzzy flowers.”
The children stopped what they were doing and looked at Liang with some confusion.
Liang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: “We have run out of iron ore, and we have also encountered difficulties in redstone research. If we want to continue to build the modular ninja village and become stronger, we must find new power and resources!”
His gaze was firmly cast outside the cave, in the direction leading to the distant border.
“It’s time… to set off!”
Chapter 35: Get ready! Final preparations! (Old version)
“Set off!”
When Uchiha Ryo said these two words in a decisive tone, Toru and Mikoto’s eyes did not reveal much surprise, but instead a kind of relief and anticipation of “it’s finally here”.
Although Liang did not say it explicitly, the children had seen the decreasing resources in the base and the increasing cracks on the pickaxe. They also felt that it was only a matter of time before they had to leave this temporary shelter and face new challenges.
The common goal of “for the future of the Modular Ninja Village” has already taken root in their hearts and has become the source of courage that supports them in facing the unknown.
“Brother Liang, when are we leaving?” Che asked immediately, his little face full of eagerness.
“Early tomorrow morning,” Liang replied, “We need to make final preparations tonight.”
Now that the decision had been made, the entire cave base immediately began to operate at high speed again, filled with the tension and busyness before departure.
The first step is to count and pack the supplies.
Food and drinking water were top priorities. Ryo carefully wrapped up all the food he could find—leftover black bread, dried meat, pickles, and a few mushrooms that Mikoto had picked and dried—in cloth. He used projected containers for drinking water. He was now able to project more stable, longer-lasting water bags, storing as much as possible.
As for tools, Liang carefully kept the cracked iron pickaxe. Although it was on the verge of being scrapped, it might still be useful in an emergency. The spare iron axe, stone pickaxe, and some basic redstone components: levers, buttons, redstone powder, etc. were also kept properly.
The weapons were naturally the iron sword on Liang’s waist, and the [Improved Short Sword] that he could now project with relative proficiency. He also handed the small iron kunai to Toru again, and told him to always carry it with him.
For defense, the simple iron armor pieces were still worn. Liang also used up the last few pieces of coal and wood to make a large number of [torches] in case of emergency.
Under Ryo’s guidance, Mikoto packed all the supplies according to their importance and frequency of use, compressing the volume as much as possible for easy carrying. She also carefully wrapped her brother in a soft projection blanket to ensure that he could be as comfortable and safe as possible during the journey.
While making these preparations, Liang did not forget to take care of the base itself.
Rather than destroying it completely, he decided to use it as a secret backup base, moving the workbench, furnace, and a few boxes of non-essential supplies to a newly excavated, deeper side cave, then completely sealing the entrance with MC blocks and camouflaging it.
He also dismantled and recycled the redstone traps in the main cave, erasing all traces of artificial modification.
After doing all this, the cave base that was once full of life became empty and cold again, with only bare stone walls and flickering torches left.
When all the preparations were completed, it was already late at night.
Liang asked the children to rest early and recharge their energy for the long journey starting tomorrow.
But he himself was not sleepy at all.
He came to the entrance of the cave alone, and looked through the observation hole at the inky black night sky and silent forest outside.
Ahead is the unknown border of the Fire Nation.
The “special energy source” prompted by the system may be hidden there, but it may also lurk unimaginable dangers – powerful enemies, chaotic situations, or even… holders of other module powers?
He didn’t know what exactly was waiting for them.
But he knew he had to go.
In order to break the current bottleneck, to gain stronger power, to protect the children behind them, and for the dream called “Modular Ninja Village” that carries the hopes of all of them!
He clenched the iron sword in his hand, feeling the cold touch, and his eyes became extremely determined.
No matter if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire, or a bottomless abyss ahead, he will move forward!
Tomorrow will be a new beginning!
Chapter 36 Farewell to the Cave! Let’s Start the Journey Again! (Old Version)
The darkness before dawn is always deepest.
In the cave, the light of the torches had become somewhat dim due to the consumption of fuel. Uchiha Ryo had not slept all night, but he did not feel tired at all. Instead, his spirit was in a highly excited state because of the upcoming unknown challenges.
He checked all the luggage for the last time to make sure nothing was left out. The children had also woken up, and at Liang’s signal, they silently ate the last bit of dry food to replenish their energy.
The atmosphere was somewhat solemn, but no one spoke. The moment of parting always carries a hint of indescribable heaviness, even if it is just leaving a temporary shelter.
When the first hint of paleness appeared in the eastern sky, Liang stood up.
“The time has come, let’s go.” His voice was calm, but carried unquestionable power.
Toru and Mikoto immediately stood up and packed their small packages. Mikoto held her sleeping brother tightly in her arms. Although there was still a trace of uneasiness about the unknown in their eyes, they were more determined to follow Brother Liang and run towards the future of the “Modular Ninja Village”.
Liang walked to the cave entrance blocked by the piston door, took a deep breath, pressed his hand on the preset activation point, and injected a trace of mental power.
With a slight mechanical sound, the piston door disguised as a stone wall slowly retracted inward, revealing a passage to the outside world.
The cool early morning air, carrying the fragrance of earth and grass, rushed into the cave, dispelling the last trace of dullness.
Liang was the first to walk out of the passage, looking around vigilantly. After confirming that it was safe, he turned back and motioned for the children to follow.
When everyone walked out of the cave, Liang took a last look at the place where they had lived for quite some time, and then activated the piston door again without hesitation, closing it completely.
This time, he did not put on any additional disguises, because he knew that they might not come back. At least not until they had enough power.
“Follow me closely.”
Liang whispered, then identified the direction – that was the direction indicated by the coordinates of the “special energy source” on the system panel, and it was also the direction leading to the border of the Fire Country.
He no longer hesitated, took a step forward, and led the small team, resolutely stepping into the forest in the morning light.
The road ahead is long and rugged.
The future ahead is full of unknowns and challenges.
But in their hearts, they have a common burning dream called “Modular Ninja Village”.
This dream will be the beacon that illuminates their way forward and the source of strength that supports them to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.
The real adventure for Uchiha Ryo and his module villagers has just begun!
What exactly is that “special energy source” at the border of the Fire Nation? And what kind of fate will it bring to this team that has just embarked on their journey?
All the suspense will be slowly revealed in the following journey.
Chapter 37: Panic! The approaching border! (Old version)
Bidding farewell to the cave base where they left their footprints and hopes, Uchiha Ryo led his small team and once again embarked on a long and unknown journey.
This time, their target is clear – the border of the Fire Nation, the mysterious coordinate point where the system indicates the existence of a “special energy source”.
As they moved deeper towards the border, the surrounding environment was quietly changing.
It was no longer the pure primitive forest where only wild animals roamed. There seemed to be a hint of tension in the air. On the road in the forest, one could occasionally see some traces of human trampling, not too old. There were even a few times when Ryo, with the keen insight of his Sharingan, caught a glimpse of other signs of human activity from afar – perhaps a caravan in a hurry, or a lone traveler who deliberately hid his whereabouts and whose identity was unknown.
Liang immediately took the children away and did not make any contact. He knew that the closer to the border, the more complicated people’s hearts would be and the more unpredictable the danger would be. Here, any stranger could be a potential threat.
His vigilance was at its highest point, and his Sharingan was almost always open, carefully observing every movement around him.
The children also clearly felt the change in atmosphere. Toru was more focused on his guard duty, his face tense; Mikoto hugged her brother tighter, her eyes full of dependence when she looked at Ryo.
“Brother Liang, this place… feels different than before.”
One evening, when they were camped in a secluded river valley, Toru whispered, “It seems like… the air is filled with tension.”
“Well, we are approaching the border of the Fire Nation.”
While quickly building a temporary shelter with MC blocks, Liang replied in a deep voice, “Border areas are usually places where the forces of various countries intersect, and where all kinds of desperate criminals and rebellious ninjas roam. They are indeed more dangerous than the inland areas. So we must be more alert and not let down our guard at all.”
He once again emphasized the importance of concealment and caution, and checked the redstone warning traps set up outside the camp.
At night, Liang did not do as many module exercises as usual, but instead focused more on perception and vigilance. He took out the simple map and compared it with the coordinates that kept flashing on the system panel.
[Target direction: southeast. Distance: about 50 kilometers. Energy signal strength: medium, continuing to increase…]Getting closer!
That mysterious “special energy source” was only about a day or two away from them!
As the distance shortened, Liang seemed to be able to faintly sense an extremely weak but real, unusual energy fluctuation coming from that direction. This fluctuation was very strange, neither like chakra nor any natural energy he was familiar with, but more like… some kind of cold, inanimate energy pulsation?
This made him even more curious and alert.
The next day, they continued on their journey.
The further they went, the more obvious the signs of human activity became. They even found several bodies that had just died near a mountain stream! Judging from their clothing, they seemed to be guards of a small caravan, who had died in a miserable way and whose belongings had been looted.
Liang immediately took the children to take a detour, and secretly warned himself in his heart that he must not be careless. The rules here are much more cruel than those in Konoha Village.
In the evening, when they crossed a ridge, Liang’s footsteps suddenly stopped.
He signaled the children to hide, and he quietly climbed to the top of the ridge and looked in the direction of the target coordinates.
In the valley far away, there seemed to be a thin layer of energy mist covering the sky, which was almost imperceptible to the naked eye? And under the mist, some… strange, unnatural building outlines could be vaguely seen? It didn’t seem to be an ordinary house, but more like some kind of… abandoned factory or research institute?
What made Liang more concerned was that the prompt on the system panel also changed:
[Target location: the valley directly ahead. Distance: about 10 kilometers.][Energy signal strength: High! Highly concentrated energy reaction of unknown nature detected! ][Warning: There is abnormal energy field interference in the target area, which may affect the effect of conventional perception ninjutsu. A weak but continuous… puppet chakra signal is detected?! ]Puppet Chakra Signal? !
Puppeteer? Could it be that the so-called “special energy source” is related to the puppeteer?
Is he a ninja from the Sand Village?
Or…something else?
Combined with the cold, inanimate energy pulsation he had sensed before, a bold guess emerged in his mind.
Could it be that the “highly module-compatible entity” is not a person, but… some special puppet? Or technology related to puppets?
If this is the case, is it an opportunity or a bigger trap for him?
Liang’s eyes became extremely solemn, staring at the valley in the distance shrouded in mysterious mist.
He knew that they were very, very close to their ultimate goal.
And the real test is about to come!
Chapter 38 Stealth! Weird Abandoned Factory! (Old Version)
The vague outline of the strange building in the distant valley and the warnings about “puppet chakra signal” and “abnormal energy field” on the system panel made Uchiha Ryo’s heart full of vigilance and curiosity.
That is where the “special energy source” that the system has pointed out is located. But what is hidden there? Is it an opportunity, or a trap that will swallow them up?
Never rush in with children before you figure out the situation.
“Tetsu, Mikoto, we’re not going any further for now.”
Liang returned to where the children were hiding and said in a low voice, “There’s something strange about the valley ahead. I need to investigate the situation first. You stay here and find a more secluded place to hide. Remember, no matter what happens, don’t come out and wait for me to come back.”
He pointed to a nearby depression under a rock wall, which was relatively safe and hidden by dense bushes.
“I will use MC blocks to reinforce you and leave an early warning device. Keep absolutely quiet until I come back.”
Although Toru and Mikoto were a little worried, they knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded obediently.
Liang acted quickly. He used the ability of [MC Basic Blocks] to dig in the depression to expand some space, and built a simple shelter with [cobblestone] and [mud], leaving only an extremely hidden observation hole. He also arranged several miniature mental warning devices connected by [tripwire hooks] and [redstone powder] around. Once a creature approaches, the mental mark he left on the device will be triggered, letting him know immediately.
“Remember, unless I come back, any situation that triggers the alarm means danger. All you have to do is hide deeper and quieter.”
Liang gave a final reminder, and only felt relieved when he saw the children nod solemnly.
He took a deep breath, adjusted himself to the best condition, and then sneaked towards the mysterious valley silently like a shadow blending into the environment.
As the distance got closer, the cold, inanimate energy pulse became clearer and clearer. The air was filled with a faint, strange smell similar to a mixture of metal rust and some chemical agents. The “abnormal energy field interference” warned by the system also began to show its effect. Liang found that his chakra perception range was greatly compressed, and the observation of the Sharingan seemed to be interfered by an invisible veil, and the scenery in the distance was a little blurry.
He became more cautious and slowed down, using MC’s [leaf blocks] and [mud blocks] to constantly change his camouflage, like a moving bush, slowly approaching the edge of the valley.
Finally, he found a perfect observation point.
Behind a high, vegetation-covered rock, he could overlook much of the valley.
The scene before him made his pupils shrink slightly.
Sure enough, there were a few dilapidated buildings scattered at the bottom of the valley.
Structurally, they seemed to have once been a small factory or research institute. The towering chimneys had collapsed, and the walls were covered with signs of weathering and holes like craters, and it was obvious that they had been abandoned for a long time.
However, what is strange is that between these dilapidated buildings, one can see some traces that were obviously added later and are completely inconsistent with the style – some wires with a faint metallic luster are wrapped around the walls like spider webs, several peculiarly shaped devices similar to surveillance probes are installed in inconspicuous corners, and there are some strange oil stains and metal scratches on the ground.
That faint energy mist seemed to be emanating from these devices and lines added later, covering the entire area.
What shocked Liang even more was that he saw more specific evidence about puppets!
Next to the ruins of a collapsed factory building, there were several broken, obviously artificial limbs scattered around! Those limbs were made of a mixture of wood and metal, and were connected by some fine threads that flickered with faint chakra light!
It’s the remains of a puppet! And it looks like it hasn’t been damaged for too long!
The “special energy source” here is indeed closely related to the puppeteer!
Liang’s heartbeat quickened. Puppet masters are known for being secretive and difficult to deal with in the ninja world, especially powerful puppet masters, whose strength is even comparable to that of a Kage-level master!
He forced himself to calm down and continued to observe carefully.
The whole valley was in a dead silence, no sound of human activity could be heard, and no breath of living creatures could be felt. But this dead silence, on the contrary, revealed a creepy and strange feeling.
Liang had a strong intuition – this place, seemingly abandoned, was actually full of traps! Those strange lines and probes were probably some kind of unconventional alarm system driven by puppets or mechanisms!
He even felt as if he was being “watched” by something, but it was not a gaze from a living creature. Rather, it was more like a cold, omnipresent mechanical scan that gave his skin goose bumps.
Just as he was hesitating whether to go deeper, his eyes were suddenly attracted by a relatively well-preserved building in the center of the valley, which also had the strongest energy fluctuations.
The building looked like a core laboratory or control center. Most of the windows were sealed with metal plates, and there was only an inconspicuous small door on the side that seemed to be accessible.
And just now, Liang seemed to see… an extremely faint red light that was different from the surrounding energy field flashed in the crack of the small door?
Is this an illusion? Or is there something going on inside?
The strong curiosity and desire for power eventually overwhelmed the vigilance in his heart.
Liang decided to take the risk and sneak into the core building to take a look!
Chapter 39: Infiltration! The Cold Puppet Workshop! (Old Version)
After deciding to take the risk and sneak into the core building that emitted the strongest energy fluctuations, Uchiha Ryo did not act immediately. He first spent more time carefully observing the surrounding environment, trying to find those hidden monitoring devices and possible trap trigger points.
He discovered that the metal wires that were entangled on the surface of the building like spider webs did not seem to be simple decorations, but rather some kind of energy conduction or signal transmission pipeline. And the frequency and angle of rotation of those strangely shaped monitoring probes had an unnatural, mechanical regularity.
“These things… don’t look like regular ninjutsu or mechanisms, but more like… some kind of technological creation?” Liang was increasingly suspicious. He knew a little about puppetry, but these things seemed to have gone beyond the scope of traditional puppetry.
Has puppet technology developed to this extent?
Or…is this also a manifestation of some kind of “module” power?
In any case, this means that the difficulty of infiltration has increased significantly.
Liang took a deep breath and began to make a plan to sneak in. He couldn’t go through the main entrance, that would be too conspicuous. He cast his eyes to the side of the building, where there was a not-so-big gap formed by the damage in the wall, and it seemed that he could barely get in.
He activated the [MC Basic Block] ability once again, camouflaging himself with layers of [Leaf Block] and [Mud Block], and then moved towards the gap carefully and extremely slowly like a lizard crawling on the ground.
He kept an eye on the rotation patterns of the surveillance cameras, using blind spots and shadows for cover. At the same time, he also tried his best to restrain his own chakra and mental fluctuations to avoid triggering possible energy sensing traps.
The process was extremely painful. It took him nearly half an hour to cover a distance of only a few dozen meters.
Finally, he arrived at the gap in the wall safely.
He carefully leaned inside and looked.
It was dimly lit inside, and the air was filled with a stronger, pungent smell of motor oil, metal, and some kind of preservative.
What came into view was a huge warehouse-like space. However, what was piled up here was not ordinary goods, but… all kinds of strange puppet parts!
Broken mechanical arms, twisted metal torsos, scratched wooden joints, and a large number of gears, springs, and control cores connected to chakra threads scattered on the ground…
Here, is an abandoned, or… a functioning puppet workshop!
In the center of the workshop, on a huge metal platform that looked like an operating table or assembly table, there seemed to be an unfinished, gigantic puppet skeleton lying! Several mechanical arms flashing with weak electric sparks hovered above the skeleton, seemingly ready to carry out the next step of assembly at any time.
The entire workshop was silent, without any human presence. However, the tools scattered on the ground, the metal scraps that had not yet been cleaned up, and the residual energy fluctuations in the air all indicated that there must have been “people” or “things” active here not long ago!
Liang’s heartbeat quickened again. He was even more certain that the “special energy source” was in this building!
He carefully crawled through the gap, as gently as a cat.
After entering the workshop, the feeling of being “watched” by the cold machinery became stronger. He could feel that there were more and more sophisticated monitoring and defense devices hidden on the walls and ceiling.
He did not dare to be careless at all. He followed the shadow of the corner and slowly moved towards the depths of the workshop, where the energy fluctuations were the strongest.
Along the way, he saw more horrifying scenes: some disassembled puppet parts with obvious biological characteristics, mechanical heads with eyeballs, metal arms connected with blood vessels and nerve bundles, and even some biological tissues soaked in unknown liquids, like specimens!
This is no longer simply puppet making, it’s more like some kind of forbidden, horrific experiment involving biological transformation and mechanical fusion!
Liang suppressed the discomfort and horror in his heart and continued to move forward.
Finally, he came to the deepest part of the workshop. This seemed to be an independent control room or core laboratory, separated from other areas by a heavy metal door.
And that metal door was tightly closed at this moment.
But the faint red light that Liang had observed from outside before, which flashed through the crack of the door, became clearer at this moment! It seemed that something was operating behind the door, and it was emitting strong energy fluctuations!
The prompts on the system panel also became more urgent:
[Warning! Extremely high concentration energy reaction detected ahead! Energy nature determination: unknown! Suspected mixed energy body! ][Highly active puppet chakra signal detected! Signal source: behind the door! ][Warning! Weak but extremely dangerous residual fluctuations of the ‘module’ have been detected! Source: Unknown! ]Module residual fluctuations? !
Liang’s pupils suddenly contracted!
This… is actually related to “modules”? !
Could it be that the so-called “special energy source” is a module itself? Or… a puppet transformed by the power of the module? !
A strong curiosity and a desire for power, like the whisper of the devil, tempted him to push open the door and uncover the final secret.
But at the same time, the system’s glaring warning and the heart-pounding energy fluctuations coming from behind the door made him instinctively feel extreme danger!
By pushing open this door, he might gain the power and opportunities he has always dreamed of, but he might also… release some uncontrollable terrifying existence!
Liang stood in front of the heavy metal door, falling into unprecedented hesitation and struggle.
Chapter 40 Taboo Door and Core Experiment (Old Version)
The heavy metal door was like a silent giant beast, standing between Uchiha Ryo and the unknown truth. The frightening energy fluctuations behind the door, the active puppet chakra signals, and the “module residual fluctuations” that concerned him the most, all told that there were huge secrets hidden inside the door, accompanied by unpredictable dangers.
Give up? Turning away now and returning to the children may be the safest option.
But…then what?
The image of the cracked iron pickaxe, the children’s hopeful eyes, and the distant but ardent dream called “Modular Ninja Village” flashed through Liang’s mind.
The dilemma of scarce resources, the bottleneck of improving strength, and the potential threat from Konoha…all of these are like invisible shackles, forcing him to keep moving forward and seize any possible opportunity!
Even if there are dangerous places ahead!
“Wealth and honor are sought in danger…”
Liang whispered to himself, with a flash of determination in his eyes. He could be cautious, but he could never be cowardly!
He no longer hesitated and began to carefully observe the heavy metal door and the surrounding environment, trying to find a way to open it.
Break it open with force? No. This door looked extremely solid. Breaking it open would make too much noise and would probably trigger the entire workshop’s defense system.
Using projection magic? He tried to analyze the structure of the door, but its internal structure was far more complicated than he imagined. It seemed to be connected to some kind of energy lock, which he could not simulate or crack with his current projection ability.
His eyes fell on the wall beside the door. His Sharingan was opened to the fullest, carefully scanning every detail.
Soon, he discovered an anomaly. In an inconspicuous area of ​​the metal wall, there seemed to be several extremely fine scratches that were slightly different from the surrounding materials, and the arrangement seemed to… follow some kind of pattern?
Liang’s heart moved, and he remembered the basic knowledge of redstone that he had studied before. He stretched out his hand, gathered a faint trace of chakra on his fingertips, and gently touched the area where the scratches were in a certain order and rhythm.
Click.
A slight, almost imperceptible mechanical sound was heard.
Then, the heavy metal door slid open silently to the side, revealing the space hidden behind the door!
Success! There is indeed a mechanism!
Liang was delighted, but did not enter immediately. He held his breath and confirmed again that there were no traps that could be triggered immediately in the passage. Then, like the most cautious hunter, he stepped into the core laboratory.
After he entered, the metal door slid back into place silently and closed completely, isolating him from the puppet workshop outside.
Liang’s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly calmed down and began to look around this new space full of unknowns and dangers.
In stark contrast to the messy and dilapidated workshop outside, this place was unusually clean, cold, and full of technology. The smooth metal walls were tightly closed, with no windows to be seen, only some indicator lights flashing with unknown colors and embedded screens showing complex data streams. The air was filled with a faint smell similar to a mixture of ozone and disinfectant, mixed with a low humming sound of some kind of energy equipment running.
The whole room feels less like a ninja’s laboratory and more like a secret base of a mad scientist from another world.
Liang’s eyes were immediately drawn to the huge metal platform in the center of the room, which looked like an operating table.
The platform was made of an unknown alloy, with complex and precise energy circuits carved on its surface. Several thick energy conduits were connected to the platform from the ceiling and floor, seemingly providing energy to a device in the center of the platform. There were also many strange mechanical arms and probes erected around the platform, connected to various sensors and energy restraint devices, apparently for the purpose of controlling and studying the core items on the platform.
And that core item is exactly the source of the extremely high-concentration energy reaction that the system had prompted before!
In the center of the platform, in a crystal-like polyhedron container made up of multiple layers of translucent energy barriers, there was a dark purple “core” the size of a human head quietly pulsating!
The shape of this core is extremely strange, and its surface is covered with energy lines that pulsate like the blood vessels of a living thing and flash with an ominous red glow. Every time it pulsates, it radiates powerful, visible energy ripples, accompanied by extremely rich and unstable puppet chakra fluctuations!
Ryo’s Sharingan was opened to the extreme, trying to see through the essence of that core.
He was shocked to find that deep in the dark purple energy, it seemed that… he could actually see some extremely subtle, twisted, garbled golden data streams that were constantly flashing and reorganizing! The fluctuations emitted by those data streams were exactly what the system had warned about before – [Residual Module Fluctuation]!
“This thing… is indeed related to the module!”
Liang’s heart began to beat wildly, “Is it formed naturally? Or… is it artificially created?!”
He immediately called up the system panel and scanned and analyzed the core.
[Scanning high-energy reactive targets… Warning! Strong energy field interference! Analysis is hindered! ][Preliminary judgment: The target is a highly unstable artificial hybrid energy core! ][Core composition analysis (partial): high-density puppet chakra (abnormal mutation), unknown high-energy particles, residual information of various biological tissues (unrecognizable), and… extremely small but highly active “module” concept fragments (unknown source! Extremely dangerous!)][Warning! The core is in an extremely unstable state, and energy overload or loss of control may occur at any time! Please stay away immediately! ]Artificial hybrid energy core? Remnants of biological tissue? Fragments of module concepts? !
Every word given by the system made Liang feel his scalp tingling!
This thing is clearly a forbidden, crazy experimental product! A monster that forcibly combines puppetry, biotechnology, and even the power of modules from another world!
No wonder the energy fluctuations are so unstable, no wonder the puppet chakra signals are so weird!
This is not an “energy source” at all, but a super bomb that may explode at any time and is powerful enough to destroy the entire valley!
Liang instantly realized the danger of this place, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead. He subconsciously wanted to retreat immediately and leave this damn place.
However, just as he was about to turn around, he caught a glimpse of a control console next to the platform out of the corner of his eye.
The console’s screen was still on, displaying dense data and some…text that seemed to be experimental records?
Strong curiosity overcame fear again.
Who built this place? What was the purpose? What happened to the core? Where did the module fragments come from?
These questions were like cat’s claws scratching his heart.
Maybe… the answer lies in those experimental records?
Liang gritted his teeth and decided to take a risk and take a look at the records before leaving!
He approached the control console carefully, step by step, while keeping an eye on the pulsating purple core on the central platform that exuded a destructive aura…
Chapter 41 Crazy Records! Traces of Scorpion? (Old Version)
On the cold console screen, dense streams of data rolled slowly like a waterfall, interspersed with some short and scribbled experimental records written in the common language of the Fire Nation.
Uchiha Ryo suppressed his fear of the terrifying core on the central platform, approached the control console cautiously, and quickly scanned the contents on the screen.
He has an extremely fast reading speed, and the insight of the Sharingan allows him to quickly capture and understand key information.
The more he looked, the heavier his heart became and the tighter his brows furrowed.
These experimental records are intermittent and do not seem to be from the hand of one person. Moreover, the time span is very large, and the earliest record can even be traced back to more than ten years ago!
The recorded content is full of madness and taboos!
[Experimental Log 003: …The energy output efficiency of the basic puppet core is low and cannot meet the needs of the ‘Eternal Art’. We must seek a more powerful and stable energy source…][Experimental Log 017: …unexpectedly captured special energy fluctuations, suspected to be the remains of space rifts. The energy properties are difficult to analyze, but it contains unimaginable power of creation and destruction…temporarily named ‘Source Fragment’. ][Experimental Log 025: …Attempted to fuse the ‘source material fragment’ with the puppet core, but failed. The core could not withstand its energy and collapsed directly. The third experimental subject was lost.][Experimental Log 041: …Introducing biological tissue as an energy buffer, the energy dissipation of the ‘source material fragments’ was initially successfully stabilized. However, the biological tissue showed uncontrollable mutations, and the mental pollution was serious… Experimental subjects No. 4 and No. 5 were scrapped.][Experimental Log 068: …The idea provided by Orochimaru is quite interesting. Using the seal technique to transform biological tissues, perhaps it can enhance their ability to carry the energy of the ‘source fragments’? It’s worth a try…]Orochimaru?!
Seeing this name, Liang’s heart skipped a beat! That lunatic who was one of Konoha’s three rebel ninjas and was famous for conducting all kinds of forbidden human experiments, was actually also related to the experiments here? !
As he continued to read, the notes became more scribbled and frantic:
[Experimental Log 092: …The effect of the improved curse seal is remarkable! A small amount of ‘source material fragments’ have been successfully integrated into the puppet core! The energy output efficiency has increased by 370%! However, the core stability is extremely poor, and the mental strength required of the operator is increasing exponentially… A stronger ‘container’ is needed…][Experimental Log 115: …’Human Puppet’ technology may be the ultimate solution. Making a powerful ninja into an eternal puppet, using its soul and chakra as the core ‘processor’ and ‘stabilizer’… Perfect art! Eternal beauty! Hahahaha! ][Experimental Log 137: …The material of the Third Kazekage is perfect! The energy of the Magnetic Release Bloodline Limit and the ‘Source Fragment’ seems to have produced a wonderful resonance! The core is taking shape! It is named – ‘Fear Flow Amber Source Core’! ]The Third Kazekage?! Human Puppet?! The Hiryuu Amber?!
A series of familiar yet terrifying names and words exploded in Liang’s mind like thunder!
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the pulsating dark purple core in the center of the platform in disbelief!
Could it be that… this terrifying core was created by combining the so-called “source fragments” with the legendary Third Kazekage who was made into a “human puppet”? !
This is simply… insane!
And the one who can conduct such crazy experiments, has connection with Orochimaru, and is obsessed with the “eternal art” and “human puppet” technology… Looking at the entire ninja world, it seems that only one person meets the requirements!
The Red Sand Scorpion who was praised as a genius puppet stylist and later defected from the Sand Village to join the Akatsuki organization? !
Liang’s heart started beating wildly!
Could this abandoned factory be one of the secret laboratories of the Red Sand Scorpion? ! And the “special energy source” mentioned by the system refers to the “Scarlet Amber Source Core” formed by the fusion of the Third Generation Kazekage and the module fragments? !
This guess almost perfectly explains all the abnormalities here – the puppet chakra signals, the energy pulsations of inanimate objects, the forbidden traces of biological transformation, and even the faint residual fluctuations of the module!
But new questions came to my mind.
If this is Scorpion’s laboratory, where is he now? Why would he leave such a dangerous core here? The record seems to have stopped at a certain point in time. What happened afterwards?
Liang forced himself to calm down and continued to quickly browse the subsequent, more chaotic records on the screen:
[Experimental Log 245: …Core energy out of control! The conflict between the magnetic escape and the source fragments intensifies! Cannot be completely suppressed! Damn it! Must be sealed temporarily…][Experimental Log 289: …The energy field interference is too strong, and the core cannot be taken away. The highest level of alert and blockade have been arranged… I hope that “that thing” can delay for enough time…][Experimental Log 321: …We must leave. Akatsuki’s mission is more important. This failed product…maybe there will be a chance to recover it in the future…or, let it be buried here forever…]The recording is completely interrupted here.
Liang looked at the last few records that were vague, full of haste and anxiety, and his heart was filled with shock!
The core energy is out of control! Scorpion was forced to give up and seal this place!
In other words, this seemingly pulsating purple core is actually a super bomb that is forcibly suppressed and may explode at any time? !
What is the “thing” that Scorpion mentioned? Is it a puppet used for warning? Or is it something more terrifying?
Liang felt as if he had stepped into a huge whirlpool! The secrets and dangers hidden here were far beyond his imagination!
The “highly module compatible entity” mentioned in the system prompt…could it be that it is not referring to the core itself, but to… the Scorpion of the Red Sand? !
He suddenly realized that his original goal – to find foreign aid or special talents to build a “modular ninja village” seemed to have…an extremely dangerous, but also potentially extremely valuable candidate? !
But the prerequisite is that he can leave here alive and… have the ability to contact the legendary genius puppeteer!
Just as Liang Xin’s thoughts were racing, something strange happened!
It seemed that he had stayed there for a long time, or that he had accidentally touched something when checking the records just now. The humming sound in the room, which had been running smoothly, suddenly became rapid! The indicator lights on the wall began to flash wildly, and a piercing alarm sounded!
At the same time, the dark purple “Crimson Amber Source Core” on the central platform suddenly accelerated its pulsation frequency! The red energy lines on the surface surged violently like boiling water! A more terrifying and violent energy fluctuation swept across the entire laboratory like a tsunami!
[Warning! Warning! The stability of the energy core has dropped sharply! Energy overload is about to occur! ][High-intensity energy impact detected! The spatial structure begins to distort! ][Highest level alert! Host, please evacuate immediately! Evacuate immediately! ]On the system panel, bright red warning messages popped up like crazy!
Liang’s expression changed drastically!
Damn it! The thing I was most worried about finally happened! This bomb is about to explode!
Chapter 42: Core Overload! Speed ​​of Life and Death! (Old Version)
Highest level alert! Host please evacuate immediately! Evacuate immediately! 】
The bright red warnings that flashed wildly on the system panel struck Uchiha Ryo like a death knell! The pulsation frequency of the dark purple “Feng Liu Hu·Source Core” on the central platform was so fast that it was difficult to catch with the naked eye. The violent energy it emitted was like a real tide, impacting the entire laboratory, causing the solid metal walls to groan under the heavy load!
Run! You must run now!
This was the only thought left in Liang’s mind! He didn’t even have time to take a closer look at the core and experimental records that might contain huge secrets. His instinct for survival had already driven his body to react as quickly as possible!
He turned suddenly and rushed towards the heavy metal door that had just closed behind him!
However, just as he was about to touch the hidden switch beside the door, something strange happened again!
It seemed that the core energy overload caused a chain reaction, and the defense system of the entire laboratory was completely activated! The indicator lights on the wall that were originally just flickering suddenly became dazzling and emitted sharp buzzing sounds! On the ceiling, several hidden gun muzzles stretched out, flashing dangerous energy light!
What’s even more terrible is that the metal door seemed to have entered the highest level of blockade. No matter how Liang touched the mechanism in the previous order, it didn’t move at all!
“Damn it!”
Liang’s heart sank. His retreat was cut off!
At the same time, the energy core on the central platform had expanded to its limit. The red lines on its surface spread and cracked like a spider web, and a heart-pounding sound of terror that was about to explode came from inside!
[Warning! The energy core will be completely overloaded within 10 seconds! The shock wave will destroy all targets within a 500-meter radius! ][Countdown: 10…9…]Ten seconds?!
Liang’s pupils shrank suddenly! He was less than ten meters away from the core! Even if he could open the door now, he would definitely not be able to escape the explosion range in time!
Am I really going to die here?!
The strong desire to survive overwhelmed the fear again! Liang’s eyes quickly swept across the closed laboratory, and his brain was working at an unprecedented speed!
Breaking through the metal door is definitely not an option! The defense system has been activated, and the energy cannon on the ceiling has begun charging!
The only way to survive…seems to be…
His eyes suddenly fixed on a wall on the side of the laboratory! There were several thick energy conduits connected there, which seemed to be channels that provided energy for the platform! If they could destroy that place, perhaps they could create a temporary exit? !
There is no time to hesitate!
“MC Cube – Dig!”
Liang injected his mental power and chakra into the MC module crazily! He did not choose to dig into the hard metal wall, but aimed at the relatively fragile interface between the wall and the energy conduit!
The invisible digging force instantly acted on the target point! The alloy interface made a harsh friction sound, and sparks flew!
[Countdown: 7…6…]The energy cannon on the ceiling has been fully charged and locked onto Liang’s figure! The dazzling energy beam is about to be fired!
“Projection—Iron Shield!”
Liang’s left hand instantly condensed a degraded version of the [Projection Iron Shield] to block in front of him! This is the fastest defensive item he can currently project.
Boom! Boom!
Several energy beams fiercely bombarded the projected iron shield! The surface of the iron shield flashed wildly, and cracks appeared in an instant, but it managed to block this wave of attacks!
[Countdown: 4…3…]“Open it for me!” Liang roared, concentrating all his attention on digging!
Snap!
Finally, just before the core exploded, he dug a small gap in the wall interface that connected to the energy conduit! A violent energy flow leaked out from the gap, making a terrifying sizzling sound!
【Countdown: 1…】
Liang didn’t even have time to take a closer look. He used up his last bit of strength and rushed towards the gap that had just opened!
The moment his body passed through the gap—
“BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!”
Behind him, there was a terrifying roar that was enough to shatter the eardrums and make the entire earth tremble!
An unimaginable energy storm suddenly erupted in the core laboratory like the sun! The dark purple light of destruction instantly devoured everything! The thick metal walls were torn and melted like paper! The violent shock wave swept in all directions with unmatched momentum!
Liang only felt an irresistible terrifying force pushing him hard from behind, throwing him away like a leaf in the wind! He didn’t even have time to scream before his consciousness was completely swallowed up by the violent impact and burning sensation…
…
I don’t know how long it took, but when Liang regained consciousness, he felt a sharp pain all over his body, as if it was falling apart, and his throat was filled with the taste of blood and smoke.
He opened his eyes with difficulty, and what he saw was a devastated scene.
He seemed to be blown out of the core building by the shock wave of the explosion and fell into the ruins of the puppet workshop outside. There were collapsed walls, twisted metal, and burning debris everywhere around him.
And that core building…had completely disappeared. In its place was a huge, bottomless, terrifying pit with black smoke and energy arcs still emitting from its edge!
The power of the explosion just now was far beyond his imagination!
“Ahem…” Liang coughed violently several times, spitting out a mouthful of saliva with blood clots. He checked his condition. Although he was in great pain, with many abrasions and burns, fortunately, he did not seem to have suffered fatal internal injuries. The simple iron armor piece had been completely shattered in the impact, but it absorbed some of the damage after all.
He struggled to get up, but his body was too weak to use any strength. The extreme module operation and the explosion just now almost exhausted all his strength.
At this moment, an extremely slight “rustling” sound, like metal friction, came from the shadow of the ruins not far away.
Liang’s heart suddenly tightened and he immediately looked over vigilantly.
In the diffuse smoke and flickering flames, a short, hunched figure, whose entire body seemed to be covered in a dark red shell, was slowly standing up from a pile of twisted puppet wreckage…?
The figure’s movements were somewhat stiff, like a puppet, but the cold, dead silence that emanated from it carried a hint of an indescribable artistic paranoia…
Liang’s pupils suddenly contracted to the extreme!
This feeling… this appearance… could it be…? !
Chapter 43: Scarlet Shadow! Scorpion of the Red Sand! (Old Version)
The smoke slowly opened like a stage curtain. The flickering flames outlined the silhouette of the short figure in the shadows, and also illuminated the incredible horror in Uchiha Ryo’s eyes.
The figure stood up stiffly. It looked like a “doll” completely wrapped in some strange shell. The dark red, carapace-like shell covered its entire body, leaving only a pair of empty, lifeless eyes on its head. Behind it, it seemed to be dragging a thick, scorpion-like metal tail, with a dangerous cold light flashing at the tip of the tail.
What made Liang’s scalp tingle was the aura emanating from this “doll” – cold and dead, as if it had no signs of life, but it carried an almost morbid, obsessive pursuit of a certain “art”.
This unique temperament, this strange appearance…
Combined with the experimental records he had seen in the core laboratory before, a name struck Liang’s mind like lightning!
Red Sand Scorpion!!
The legendary genius puppet stylist! The madman who transformed himself into a human puppet! The S-rank rebel who defected from Sand Village and joined the Akatsuki organization!
He…had been hiding here all this time? !
Liang’s heart almost stopped beating! He could never have imagined that the “special energy source” he had been trying so hard to find would eventually collide with this legendary terrifying existence in this way!
Scorpion…Shouldn’t he be out there carrying out the mission for Akatsuki? Why did he end up in this abandoned laboratory that he himself recorded as “temporarily abandoned”?
Could it be that… he came back to retrieve the out-of-control core? Or… he never left? !
Countless questions were swirling in Liang’s mind, but he had no time to think about the answers at this moment. Because the human puppet named “Scorpion” had slowly turned its “head”, and its empty eyes were accurately locked on him, the uninvited guest!
A bone-chilling murderous intent, like an invisible cold current, instantly enveloped Liang!
Liang felt like he was being stared at by a poisonous viper, and all the hair on his body stood up! He wanted to struggle to get up and activate his module ability for defense, but his body was so severely injured and extremely weak that he couldn’t use any strength!
Facing this legendary S-rank rebel ninja, in his current state, he is simply a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others!
However, to Ryo’s surprise, Scorpion did not attack immediately.
He just stood there quietly, looking at Zhuoliang with his emotionless eyes (observation holes), as if evaluating something.
After a moment, a hoarse, dry sound, like two pieces of sandpaper rubbing against each other, came from under the dark red shell:
“…Outsider?”
His voice was emotionless, as if he was just stating a fact. “How did you get in? And who sent you?”
Liang endured the severe pain in his body and the fear in his heart, and his brain was working rapidly.
You can’t reveal your origins! You can’t reveal the existence of the module editor!
He gritted his teeth, pretended to cough weakly a few times, and answered in a hoarse voice: “I… I’m just a wandering ninja who got lost nearby… I was attracted here by the explosion just now… Ahem… What on earth happened here?”
He tried to get away with it by lying, while secretly accumulating the insignificant chakra and mental strength left in his body, ready to activate projection or MC ability at any time for a last stand.
However, Scorpion didn’t seem to be fooled by his lies.
Those empty eyes were still fixed on him, and the cold aura did not change at all.
“A wandering ninja?” Scorpion’s voice remained calm. “You were able to sneak into the core area under the security network I set up, and… it seems that you also triggered the core’s final self-destruction program… You are a rare ‘wandering ninja’.”
Liang’s heart sank! He was seen through!
Scorpion paused, as if recalling something, and then continued in that calm tone: “The explosion just now… was more powerful than expected. It seems that the conflict within the ‘Source Core’ is more intense than when I left… Well, it’s better to completely destroy it to avoid leaving behind trouble.”
He seemed to not care at all that the terrifying core that had cost him countless efforts and even integrated the fragments of the Third Generation Kazekage and the module was destroyed.
Then, his eyes focused on Liang again, with a barely perceptible hint of… scrutiny?
“But… I’m a little surprised that you were able to survive in the center of an explosion of that magnitude.”
There seemed to be a hint of “interest” in Scorpion’s voice. “Your body… seems to be a little special? Or did you use some… special life-saving method just now?”
Liang’s heartbeat suddenly accelerated! He felt that Xie’s gaze seemed to penetrate his body and see through his biggest secret!
He knew that he could not pretend any longer! In front of a being of the Red Sand Scorpion’s level, any lies and disguises seemed pale and powerless!
We must find a way to divert his attention! Or… find a glimmer of hope!
At this critical moment, Liang’s eyes accidentally glanced behind Scorpion. Among the twisted puppet wreckage, there seemed to be something… that caught his attention!
It was a half-damaged mechanical arm with a strange shape! The arm was not made of ordinary metal, but some kind of… strange alloy that he had never seen before, emitting a faint energy glow? Moreover, at the broken part of the arm, it seemed to be connected to some… extremely precise energy lines that looked like nerve bundles? !
The style of this arm…seems to be completely different from the traditional puppet parts around it! Instead, it’s more like…
A thought suddenly flashed through Liang’s mind!
He remembered the records he had seen on the core laboratory console before! He remembered that Scorpion seemed to have cooperated with Orochimaru! He remembered the forbidden experiments on biological transformation and mechanical fusion!
An extremely bold, but perhaps the only viable plan, instantly took shape in his mind!
He endured the severe pain, raised his head, met Scorpion’s cold gaze, and spoke hoarsely with all his strength:
“Scorpion… Senior? You… You are the legendary Scorpion of the Red Sand, right?”
His tone was filled with just the right amount of shock, awe, and a hint of… barely perceptible fanaticism. “I… I wasn’t sent by anyone! I… I’m here to pursue the ‘Eternal Art’!”
Chapter 44: Eternal Art? Desperate Deception! (Old Version)
“Eternal art?”
When Uchiha Ryo said these five words in a hoarse but fanatical tone, the human puppet named Scorpion of the Red Sand, whose cold aura had remained unchanged until then, seemed to… pause extremely slightly.
Although those empty eyes still showed no emotions, Liang keenly captured this fleeting change!
There is a way!
Liang’s heart moved, and he endured the severe pain in his body and the tension in his heart, and continued to use his acting skills comparable to that of an actor to perfectly interpret the image of a misguided young follower who was full of yearning and admiration for “eternal art”:
“Yes… yes! Senior Scorpion!” His voice trembled slightly with excitement. “I… I have heard of your legend since I was a child! You are a true artist! An existence that transcends life and death! You sublimate a short life into an eternal puppet. That is… that is the ultimate aesthetics!”
As he spoke, he carefully observed Scorpion’s reaction out of the corner of his eye.
Scorpion still stood there quietly, without saying anything and without making any movements, as if he was listening carefully, but also as if he was just turning a deaf ear to his words.
Liang’s heart was hanging in the air, and he could only bite the bullet and continue to write:
“I… I was just an ordinary ninja, feeling desperate about this decadent, short-lived world full of pain and separation… until I accidentally learned about your art of ‘human puppet’! I realized that life… can exist in another more perfect and eternal way!”
“So… I abandoned everything and wandered around, hoping to find some clues about your art… I hope to follow in your footsteps and learn the true way of ‘eternity’!” He tried to make his eyes look pious and fanatical. “The explosion just now… I thought it was a sign of the birth of some kind of art, so… I approached it desperately… I didn’t expect… to see you here… with my own eyes!”
He spoke sincerely, as if it was all true. He even secretly mobilized a bit of mental power, making his Sharingan slightly red because of “excitement” to increase credibility.
What he was betting on was Scorpion’s almost morbid obsession and conceit towards his so-called “eternal art”! For such a madman who regarded art as everything, the appearance of such a “devout” follower might… make him a little interested, or at least, not kill him immediately?
Sure enough, after Liangsheng’s emotional “confession”, Scorpion remained silent for a longer time.
The only sounds around were the crackling of flames and the creaking sounds coming from the ruins in the distance as unknown metal components twisted and deformed due to the high temperature.
Just when Liang felt that he could not hold on any longer and cold sweat had already soaked his back, Scorpion finally spoke again.
His voice was still hoarse and dry, and no emotion could be heard:
“…the pursuit of eternal art?”
He repeated it, seeming to chew on the words, “Humph… stupid kid. You don’t understand what true art is, let alone what price you have to pay for eternity.”
Although the tone was still cold, Liang keenly felt that the murderous intent that almost froze him seemed to… weaken a little?
There’s hope!
Liang was secretly happy in his heart, but on the surface he immediately showed a panicked and aggrieved expression: “Senior, you are right! I am stupid… but my yearning for art is absolutely true! I beg you… to give me a chance to follow you!”
As he spoke, he struggled to make a “bowing” gesture, but the injuries on his body made his movements deformed, making him look even more embarrassed and pitiful.
Scorpion looked at him like this, and his empty eyes seemed to flicker.
“Follow me?”
Scorpion’s tone was a little mocking, “Do you know who I am? I am an S-rank rebel ninja, a member of Akatsuki. Following me means becoming an enemy of the entire ninja world, which means there will be no peace, and even…even becoming a part of my collection in the end.”
His words were full of naked threats, and the cold murderous intent was looming again.
Liang’s heart was lifted again. He knew that this was the final test! If his answer could not satisfy Scorpion, he would probably become a real corpse in the next second, or… even worse, become what Scorpion called a “collection”!
He took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, even with a hint of morbid fanaticism:
“For the sake of eternal art, I will do whatever it takes!”
His voice was firm and decisive, “It is the highest honor for the younger generation to be able to become a part of the art of our predecessors!”
After saying this, Liang almost fainted. He felt that all his acting skills in his life were used in just a few minutes.
Scorpion fell silent again.
This time, the silence lasted longer.
Liang could even hear his own heart beating violently due to nervousness.
Finally, Scorpion slowly raised his claw-like arm made of puppets and pointed it at the strange mechanical arm emitting a faint energy glow that Liang had noticed before, among the twisted puppet wreckage not far away.
“Since you are so obsessed with ‘art’…” Scorpion’s voice was still calm, but it seemed to have a more elusive meaning, “Then help me take out the core of that ‘failed product’ first.”
“If you can complete this task without damaging the core, perhaps… I can consider giving you a chance to be… ‘material’.”
Chapter 45: Dangerous Test! Dismantling the “Failed Product” (Old Version)
The emotionless words of Scorpion of the Red Sand were like an icy blade hanging over Uchiha Ryo’s head.
“The opportunity to be ‘material’…”
This was not an opportunity at all, it was clearly a naked threat and teasing! Scorpion had no intention of letting him go, he just wanted to see how capable this kid who called himself an “art follower” was before killing him, or in other words… how much “fun” he could bring him.
Liang’s heart sank to the bottom, but he knew he had no choice. Resist? In his current state, it would be tantamount to suicide. Escape? Even more impossible.
The only way to survive is to follow Scorpio’s instructions and… look for possible opportunities in the process!
“Yes! Senior Scorpion! I will do my best to complete it!”
Liang endured the severe pain in his body and the humiliation in his heart, struggled to get up from the ground, and limped towards the pile of puppet wreckage that Scorpion pointed at.
Every step he took was extremely difficult, not only because of his injuries, but also because of Scorpion’s cold gaze, which was as solid as a substance and was always locked on his back, making him feel uneasy.
Soon, he came to the pile of twisted metal and wood. As he had noticed before, the half-broken mechanical arm did not fit in with the traditional puppet parts around it.
The arm was made of a dark alloy with a strange luster, and its surface was covered with extremely precise circuits and interfaces. The internal structure exposed at the fracture was even more complex and dazzling, with all kinds of tiny gears, transmission shafts, and energy wires like biological nerve bundles intertwined together, full of a sense of technology, and even… a trace of biological modification!
This is definitely not something that can be created by simple puppetry! It’s more like… some kind of high-tech? Or… bio-mechanics?
Ryo’s heart was stirred again. It seemed that the cooperation between Scorpion and Orochimaru was far deeper than he had imagined!
The “core” mentioned by the scorpion is located in the relatively intact elbow joint of the mechanical arm. There is a small, translucent energy shield protecting it, and you can vaguely see an irregular crystal emitting a faint blue light embedded inside.
[A weak energy core was scanned…Energy properties: unknown mixed energy. Structural analysis: Contains puppet chakra, bioelectric current, and…extremely small amounts of ‘module’ concept fragments – suspected to be related to ‘NieR: Automata’. ]The prompt that popped up on the system panel made Liang’s heart skip a beat again!
NieR: Automata?!
Another module?! Although it was only “suspected” and “extremely small”, it undoubtedly confirmed his guess again – this world, or at least Scorpion and his experiment, was indeed affected by the power of other modules!
The core of this “failed product” actually contains module fragments!
Liang suppressed the shock and greed in his heart. He also became interested in this core and began to carefully observe the structure around the core.
He found that the core was fixed by an extremely precise energy restraint device and connected to several hair-thin energy lines. It was not easy to remove the core without damaging it! This required extremely precise operation and a deep understanding of energy flow!
This is simply not a task that an ordinary “wandering ninja” can accomplish!
Scorpio is clearly trying to make things difficult for him! He may even be waiting for him to fail so that he can have an excuse to “get rid of” him!
Cold sweat oozed from Liang’s forehead. He knew that this was not just a test, but also a gamble of life and death!
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He did not act immediately, but squatted down, opened his Sharingan, and carefully observed the direction of the energy lines around the core, the structure of the restraint device, and the fluctuation frequency of the weak energy shield.
His mind was racing.
Using brute force will definitely not work, as it will immediately trigger energy recoil or cause core damage.
Using projection magic? He tried to analyze the energy circuits and restraint devices, but their complexity was far beyond his imagination. With his current projection ability, he could not accurately simulate or interfere with them.
MC ability? Digging? Placing? It seems that it is also useless…
etc!
Liang’s eyes suddenly fixed on those hair-thin energy lines connecting the core! Although these lines are precise, they seem… not completely impeccable?
He recalled his previous experience in studying redstone! Although redstone and the energy circuit system in front of him are completely different, the method of controlling the on and off of signals and changing the direction of energy flow may be useful?
A bold idea took shape in his mind!
He didn’t have any tools, but he had [Projection Magic]! He couldn’t project a complex instrument, but maybe he could project… the simplest, “disconnecting” or “connecting” tool? For example, an extremely tiny, insulated [Projection Tweezers] or [Projection Cutting Disc]?
At the same time, he also needs extremely precise control! This requires a high degree of concentration and… the assistance of the Sharingan!
This is definitely a gamble! The success rate is extremely low! If you are not careful, you may cause an energy explosion, or be directly judged as a failure by the scorpion and killed!
But… this is the only way he can think of at the moment to complete the task, thereby demonstrating his “value” and preventing Scorpion from killing him for the time being!
Liang took another deep breath, his eyes becoming extremely focused. He slowly stretched out his trembling right hand, and a faint energy light began to gather at his fingertips…
He is going to start dismantling this dangerous “failure”!
The Red Sand Scorpion in the distance still stood in the shadows like a sculpture, watching everything with its empty eyes indifferently, as if waiting for a good show to begin…
Chapter 46 Disassembly Success! A ray of hope! (Old version)
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
Uchiha Ryo’s entire mind was immersed in the unknown and dangerous mechanical arm in front of him. He carefully maintained the output of his mental power, and the [Projection Tweezers] condensed at his fingertips was small but extremely stable, emitting a faint energy glow.
His Sharingan was opened to the extreme, and the blood-red eyes reflected the dense spider-web-like energy lines around the core. He could clearly see the trajectory of the energy flowing through it and feel every tiny energy node on the restraint device.
Sweat slid down his forehead and dripped onto the cold metal arm, but he was completely unaware.
He knew he only had one chance.
With his mental strength highly concentrated, Liang controlled the projection tweezers and gently touched the first energy line connecting to the core with almost surgical precision.
It was an extremely thin line that emitted a faint blue light. Liang could feel that the energy flowing through it was weak but extremely active. He did not dare to cut it off directly, but found a tiny node where the line connected to the restraint device.
He held his breath and used the tip of the projection tweezers to gently poke the node at a specific angle and force.
An extremely slight energy fluctuation was heard. The light of the blue line flickered for a moment, and then… dimmed! The energy flowing in it was temporarily “bypassed” or “short-circuited”!
Liang was delighted, but he didn’t dare to relax at all. This was just the first step!
He did the same thing and continued to process other energy lines. Red, green, silver-white… The energy properties and connection methods of each line were slightly different. He had to choose different processing methods based on the observation of the Sharingan and the judgment of the energy flow – some needed to be temporarily short-circuited, some needed to change the flow direction, and some needed to be isolated with the projected, extremely fine [insulation sheet].
This process was extremely mentally exhausting, and every operation was like dancing on the edge of a knife. His mental energy was rapidly depleted, and more and more beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. The hand holding the projection tweezers began to tremble slightly.
But he didn’t dare to stop, let alone make a mistake! He could feel that the cold gaze behind him never left him!
Time passes by every second.
Finally, when Liang finished processing the last energy line connected to the core, the translucent energy shield protecting the core made a slight “pop” sound and burst like a soap bubble!
The irregular crystal emitting a faint blue light lost its energy constraints and quietly floated in the joint cavity of the mechanical arm.
Liang almost collapsed to the ground, but he knew it wasn’t over yet! Scorpion’s request was to “take out the core”!
He once again concentrated his mental strength, controlled the projection tweezers, carefully reached into the joint cavity, and gently clamped the blue crystal.
The moment he touched the crystal, a strange feeling of coldness, confusion, and a mixture of mechanical and biological information came through the projection tweezers, making him feel dazed! But he resisted the discomfort and took out the core steadily!
The core was not big, only the size of a fingernail, with a strange sheen flowing on the surface, and there seemed to be a more subtle structure inside that was slowly operating. Although the energy contained in it was weak, it was extremely pure, and it carried a kind of… indescribable strange fluctuation that seemed to resonate faintly with his module editor!
This is… the core that contains the fragments of the “NieR” module? !
Liang’s heart began to beat faster again. He suppressed the urge to absorb it and study it immediately, carefully holding the core, and turned to face the silent Red Sand Scorpion.
He could feel that Scorpion’s gaze seemed to linger on his hand and the core for a moment.
“Scorpion…senpai,” Liang’s voice was a little hoarse due to weakness and nervousness, “The core…was taken out, there is no damage.”
He respectfully handed the core in his hands to Scorpion.
The air around seemed to freeze.
Liang could even hear his own heartbeat. He didn’t know how Scorpion would react. Would he keep his “promise” or would he turn hostile and kill people for the treasure?
Scorpion still stood quietly in the shadows and did not take the core immediately.
Those empty eyes fell on Liang again, as if re-evaluating this “accidental” survivor.
After a moment, Scorpion finally spoke slowly. His voice was still calm, but it seemed to lack a bit of the coldness and murderous intent from before:
“…Nice technique. It seems that your control over energy is indeed somewhat unique.”
He stretched out his puppet-like claw-like hand and took the core that emitted a faint blue light.
The moment he took the core, Liang keenly felt that the aura of Scorpion seemed to have… undergone a very subtle change? Was it an illusion?
“Since you have completed the test…” Scorpion played with the core in his hand, as if thinking about something, “Then, according to the agreement…”
Liang’s heart was in his throat!
“…Just stay with me for a while.”
Scorpion finally said, his tone still flat, it was hard to tell whether it was good or bad, “It just so happens that I’m in need of an assistant to handle experimental waste and test new ‘materials’.”
“Of course,” he added, his cold eyes sweeping over Liang again, “If you dare to make any unusual moves, or if I find out that your previous ‘piety’ was just a disguise…”
He didn’t finish his words, but the threat contained in them was self-evident.
After hearing this, Liang felt relieved.
Although “assistant” sounds no different from “material”, at least… he survived for the time being! And it seems that he has also gained a chance to get close to the legendary puppet master and even get to know more secrets about the module!
This is definitely a glimmer of hope for survival in a life-threatening situation!
“Yes! Thank you, Senior Scorpion! I will do my best to contribute my little bit to your eternal art!” Liang immediately lowered his head and answered in a more respectful and enthusiastic tone, interpreting the image of a loyal “assistant” to the end.
As for his true inner thoughts? Haha, only he knows.
Looking at the young man in front of him, who was weak but showed amazing calmness and operational skills in desperate situations, Scorpion’s “heart” hidden under the crimson shell, which had long lost human emotions, seemed to… extremely rarely, have a slight ripple.
This kid… maybe he is actually interesting?
Chapter 47: Assistant on the ruins? Scorpion’s cold test! (Old version)
The emotionless words of the Red Sand Scorpion were like the final judgment, declaring that Uchiha Ryo had temporarily gained the “qualification” to live. Although the identity of “assistant in handling experimental waste and testing new materials” sounds more like some kind of high-end consumable, it is undoubtedly a world of difference compared to being immediately made into a “collection”.
Liang’s tense nerves finally relaxed slightly, but with them came deep fatigue and pain. The thrilling dismantling and fighting with Scorpion had almost exhausted all his energy, not to mention the injuries caused by the explosion. He felt that he could barely stand.
However, Scorpion obviously did not give him any time to breathe and heal.
“Since you are my assistant, then get to work.” Scorpion’s voice was still calm, as if the explosion and thrilling test that was enough to destroy the entire valley had never happened. He used his puppet-like claw-like arm to casually point at the messy ruins around him.
“Clean up this place. Gather all the puppet parts that are still usable and put them away in categories. I want to see the results before daybreak.”
The cold command leaves no room for doubt.
Liang’s heart sank again. Cleaning up the ruins that were completely destroyed by the explosion? And sorting and recycling the parts? In his current state of severe injury and weakness, he might not be able to finish it even if he was given three days and three nights, let alone before dawn!
This was simply an impossible task! Scorpion was clearly torturing him in another way, or… conducting another cold observation and test!
But could he refuse?
Liang glanced at the Scorpion standing in the shadows like a statue of the god of death, and wisely swallowed all his objections and complaints. He knew that any disobedience could immediately lead to his death.
“Yes… Senior Scorpion.”
He lowered his head and responded in a hoarse voice, then gritted his teeth and dragged his body in pain to start the first job of his “assistant” career.
The ruins were filled with acrid smoke and the smell of burning, and were filled with twisted metal, broken wood, and all kinds of strange puppet remains. Many parts were melted by high temperatures or torn apart by shock waves. It was hard to find the “usable” parts and classify them.
Liang’s movements were extremely difficult. Every time he bent down, every time he moved a slightly heavier piece of debris, it would pull at the wound on his body, causing excruciating pain. His physical strength was also rapidly draining away, and his vision was beginning to blur.
But he didn’t dare to stop, let alone show the slightest slackness. He could feel that Scorpion’s cold gaze never left him, like an invisible whip, driving him from behind.
“I must… find a way…” Liang searched mechanically while his brain was working rapidly.
It would be no use holding on, he would collapse sooner or later due to exhaustion. When that happened, Scorpion would definitely not show any mercy.
You must demonstrate your “value”, and… in a way that is not easily noticed!
His eyes swept over a piece of puppet leg part that was pressed under a huge metal plate and looked relatively intact. The metal plate was extremely heavy and he couldn’t move it with his current strength.
He pretended to try a few times with difficulty, and then, taking advantage of the moment when Scorpion’s attention seemed to be attracted by the strange energy crystals produced by an explosion in the distance, he quietly pressed his right hand on the ground.
[MC basic blocks-digging! ]Silently, a small portion of the soil and gravel beneath the metal plate was “dug” away in an instant, forming a tiny gap and changing the force point of the metal plate.
Then, Liang pushed the metal plate again. This time, it seemed like he was still struggling, but he actually pushed the metal plate slowly…!
He quickly dragged out the puppet’s leg part, and then panted a few times as if he was exhausted.
The whole process is extremely short and extremely hidden. Even if Scorpio sees it, he will only think that he is lucky or that he has burst out his potential under the desire to survive.
Next, Liang did the same.
When cleaning up those tiny parts that were scattered everywhere and seemed difficult to classify, he would take advantage of Scorpion’s inattention and use his mind to quickly communicate with the system panel, comparing the material, shape and other information of the parts with the puppet structure remembered in his mind. The system seemed to have basic analysis functions, and then classified them at a speed far beyond that of ordinary people.
When moving heavy, twisted metal components, he would use MC’s “dig” or “place” abilities to change the center of gravity of the object, or remove some tiny obstacles, allowing him to move it with “more than expected” force.
His movements still looked labored and awkward, with wounds all over his body and sweat all over, completely fitting the image of an “assistant” struggling to survive in a desperate situation.
But his work efficiency, unknowingly, far exceeded the level of an ordinary teenager.
Time passed by little by little, and the sky gradually turned pale.
Liang was holding on with his last bit of willpower. He actually cleared a large open space from the ruins that had been like a garbage dump, and the various recycled puppet parts were roughly divided into several piles according to material, size, and purpose.
Although it is still far from the “perfection” that Scorpio requires, it is already a near-miraculous result.
Scorpion watched quietly without saying a word. No one knew his expression hidden under the crimson shell, but there seemed to be a very subtle, imperceptible wave flashing in his empty eyes.
This kid… seems to be more resilient and more… special than he expected?
Just when Liang thought he could finally catch his breath, Scorpion slowly walked over. He kicked one of the parts with his toes, and then picked out a puppet arm that was extremely complex and severely damaged.
The joints of the arm were completely broken, and the internal transmission shaft and chakra circuits were also broken, making it extremely difficult to repair.
Scorpion threw the scrap arm casually in front of Liang.
“Repair it before dawn,” Scorpion’s voice was still cold and emotionless, “Otherwise…”
He didn’t finish his words, but the threat brought by his unfinished words pierced Liang’s heart like an ice spike.
“…you become the new ‘material’.”
Chapter 48 MC Repair Technique! The Counterattack of the Technique Geek! (Old Version)
The cold, broken puppet arm was casually thrown in front of Uchiha Ryo by Scorpion of the Red Sand.
“Repair it before dawn. Otherwise, you will become new ‘material’.”
Scorpion’s words, without any emotion, hit Liang’s already stretched nerves like a heavy hammer.
Repair this arm? Before dawn?
Liang looked at the pile of what could almost be called “scrap metal” in front of him, and a deep sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. The extent of the damage to this arm was far beyond his imagination. The joints were completely broken, the internal transmission shaft was twisted and deformed, and the most troublesome thing was that the chakra transmission lines, which were thinner than a hair, were almost broken, and the broken parts showed slight signs of melting due to the previous explosion!
Not to mention before dawn, even if he was given enough time and professional tools, it would be impossible for him to repair it with his current shallow understanding of puppetry!
This was not a test at all, but Scorpion’s cruel way of sentencing him to death, like a cat and mouse!
Liang’s face turned ugly, and his lips trembled slightly because of anger and despair. He could even feel that Xie’s cold eyes were watching his reaction at this moment with a hint of “amusement” that was barely noticeable.
Give up? Admit you can’t do it, and then…discard it like garbage?
No!
Liang clenched his teeth suddenly, and a hint of madness and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes!
He must not die here! He still wants to go back to find Toru and Mikoto! He still wants to build a modular ninja village! He still wants to… take revenge on Konoha!
Since conventional methods don’t work, we can only… rely on the power of the module again! Moreover, we have to use a method that Scorpio can’t understand, or at least can’t see through immediately!
He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, held the broken puppet arm in front of him, and pretended to study it carefully.
His brain was working rapidly while communicating with the system panel.
[MC Basic Blocks], [Fate Projection Magic]…these are the only two modules he currently has available.
Directly replace the damaged parts with MC blocks? No. The material and structure of MC blocks are too different from those of puppet parts, and they cannot fit perfectly. Moreover, energy conduction is also a big problem. Scorpion can see through it at a glance.
Using projection magic to simulate parts? Even less so. The strength and stability of the degraded projection were too poor to withstand the pressure of the puppet’s operation, and the duration of the operation was also pitifully short.
We must find a…more clever way to combine them!
Ryo’s eyes fell on the broken joints of his arms and the broken, tiny chakra lines.
He couldn’t replace the parts directly, but perhaps he could… use the “shaping” ability of the MC cube to create an extremely fine “filler”-like structure to fill the broken gaps and provide some support?
As for those broken chakra lines… he couldn’t repair them perfectly, but perhaps he could… use projection magic to simulate a kind of “energy glue” with “adhesion” and “weak energy conduction” effects?
This idea is extremely crazy and full of uncertainty. The micro-manipulation of the MC block requires extremely precise mental control, and projecting “energy glue” with specific functions is a huge challenge to his current projection ability!
But this is his only chance!
Liang no longer hesitated. He placed the puppet’s arm flat on a relatively clean stone slab, then took a deep breath and carefully mobilized the remaining mental power and chakra in his body.
He first activated the [MC Basic Block] ability.
This time, he did not condense a complete cube. Instead, he concentrated his mind and tried to shape the “pebble” and “iron ingot” into powder-like particles that were finer than sand!
This process was extremely difficult, his mental energy was consumed like water, and veins popped out on his forehead!
But in the end, under his extreme control, a handful of extremely fine [MC particles] that sparkled with a metallic luster were successfully condensed!
Then, he controlled these particles, like fine sand with life, and slowly and precisely filled them into the broken joint gaps of the puppet’s arm!
Then, he switched to [Fate Projection Magic]!
Instead of visualizing complex weapons or armor, he focused his mind on a kind of… sticky, translucent “jelly” that can conduct weak energy! He even drew on some of his superficial understanding of energy signal transmission when he was studying redstone before!
His mental power was consumed again! Liang felt his eyes go dark, but he gritted his teeth and kept the projection!
Finally, a small drop of [Energy Adhesive (Degraded Projection)] that emits a faint fluorescent light and looks like a dewdrop was successfully condensed!
Liang immediately controlled this drop of “energy glue” and carefully dropped it on the joint gaps filled with MC particles and at the ends of the broken chakra lines!
Sizzle…
There was a very slight sound. The energy adhesive seemed to have life, quickly penetrating and spreading, wrapping and gluing the MC particles and the broken metal, wood, and wires together! The ends of the broken chakra wires even flickered with a faint light again because of the conduction of the energy adhesive!
Although this repair method is extremely rough and unstable, and more like a “temporary glue”, but at least… on the surface, the broken puppet arm has actually been “reconnected”!
After doing all this, Liang was completely exhausted, his eyes went dark, and he almost fainted. He quickly held onto the stone wall next to him, gasping for breath, his face as pale as a piece of paper.
The Red Sand Scorpion, who had been watching indifferently, now slowly walked over.
He picked up the “repaired” puppet arm and examined it carefully. He could feel that the internal structure of the arm was still in disarray, and the connection of the chakra circuits was extremely tight, and it could not withstand high-intensity combat at all.
But… it was indeed “connected”! And in a way he had never seen before and could not understand! What were those particles filling the gaps? What was the energy that bonded the lines?
For the first time, a hint of… strong interest and scrutiny flashed across Scorpion’s empty eyes!
He raised his head and looked at Uchiha Ryo who was almost unable to stand. There seemed to be a subtle fluctuation in his hoarse voice:
“The repair is… acceptable.”
“But this…is not enough.”
“I need rarer materials to complete my ‘work’.”
“Come with me.”
After saying that, Scorpion turned around and walked towards a passage hidden in the shadows, deeper inside the abandoned factory, which Ryo had not noticed before.
Liang’s heart trembled.
The test…is not over yet? Where will Scorpion take him?
Chapter 49 Scorpion’s “Collection Room”? Taboo Human Puppet! (Old Version)
The words “Follow me” from the Red Sand Scorpion were like an unquestionable order, forcing Uchiha Ryo, who had just undergone extreme repair and was exhausted both physically and mentally, to force himself to cheer up and drag his heavy steps to keep up with his slightly hunched back.
They passed through the ruined puppet workshop that had been destroyed by the explosion and headed deeper into the factory, into an area that had previously been covered in shadows and ruins.
Scorpion stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary metal wall and tapped the wall a few times in a certain rhythm with his claw-like fingers made of puppets.
Snap——
The wall slid silently to both sides, revealing a dark metal staircase leading downward. A stronger, disgusting smell mixed with formalin, blood, and metal rust came from the depths of the passage!
Liang’s heart suddenly shrank, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
“Follow me.”
Scorpion’s voice remained calm as he walked down the stairs first.
Liang had no choice but to follow along.
The stairs were not long, and he soon reached the bottom. What appeared before him was an underground space that was extremely well preserved, completely different from the dilapidated factory above.
This seems to be a huge, specially reinforced underground warehouse, or… a showroom?
The cold metal walls were inlaid with lighting equipment that emitted a dim and cold light, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime, but adding a bit of gloom. The air was filled with a disgusting mixed smell, and the temperature was extremely low, as if one was in an ice cellar.
What made Liang feel his scalp tingling and almost suffocated were the “things” displayed in this huge space!
Those were not ordinary goods, nor were they puppet parts, but rather… human puppets of various shapes and emitting the aura of death!!
Yes, human puppet!
Some of them retain the appearance of the ninjas they had in their lifetime, except that their skin has taken on an unnatural waxy yellow color, and their joints show signs of metal and wood modification; others have been completely transformed, fused with all kinds of hideous weapons, or strange biological parts such as giant scorpion tails, bat-like wings… and turned into terrifying monsters!
They are fixed on special metal brackets or immersed in huge glass containers filled with unknown liquids, like specimens displayed in museums, but they exude a strong, disgusting smell of death and resentment!
Liang even saw a few vaguely familiar faces among them – they seemed to be some famous renegade ninjas or bounty hunters in the ninja world, but had long disappeared! They actually… all became Scorpion’s collection? !
Even though Liang had experienced the horror of the night of genocide, he was still deeply shocked by the hellish scene before his eyes! He felt his stomach churning, and he had to hold back to avoid vomiting.
This is… the “eternal art” that Red Sand Scorpion is so proud of? !
Using cruel means to transform living humans into puppets without life, thoughts, and only for their control and “admiration”? !
This is not art at all! This is a blasphemy against life! This is sheer madness!
Liang’s heart was filled with anger and disgust, but he knew he had to hide these emotions deeply. He forced himself to look at Scorpion beside him with an expression of shock, awe, and even a hint of morbid worship. Although his face was extremely pale because of horror.
Scorpion seemed very satisfied with Liang’s “reaction” at the moment.
He paced slowly in this gloomy “collection room” and introduced his “works” in a hoarse and dry voice, like an artist showing his masterpiece to his apprentice:
“This is the ‘Iron Maiden’. She is good at using the countless poisonous needles extending from her body to instantly paralyze the enemy, and then slowly torture them to death… Unfortunately, the core circuit was damaged in the last battle.”
“That’s the ‘centipede’. It’s made up of thirty bodies connected together. It can move flexibly like a centipede. Each body segment hides a different weapon… However, the strength of the connecting joints needs to be improved.”
“And this…” He pointed at a terrifying puppet soaked in green liquid. It retained some human features, but its lower body had been transformed into a giant spider. “This is one of my early works. I tried to combine biological toxins with puppet mechanisms… The effect is good, but the material is too fragile and not ‘eternal’ enough.”
His tone was terrifyingly bland, as if he was not talking about once-living humans, but just a pile of lifeless parts and materials. His words were filled with a paranoid pursuit of “eternity” and “power”, as well as a disregard for life itself.
Liang suppressed his disgust and tried to pretend to listen carefully and exclaim from time to time. He knew that he was like walking on the edge of a cliff, and any trace of true emotion revealed could lead to his downfall.
At the same time, his brain was working rapidly, trying to obtain more useful information from Scorpion’s words and these “collections”.
Scorpion seemed satisfied with his “cooperation”. Finally, he stopped in front of a human puppet that was placed in the center of the “collection room”. The puppet was obviously taller and more damaged than the other puppets.
The material of this human puppet is very special. It seems to be made of some extremely hard black metal. The joints are connected by fiber bundles like biological muscles. The core of the chest is completely destroyed, leaving a hideous big hole. From its remaining outline and some details, it can be vaguely recognized… This seems to have been an extremely burly and powerful ninja!
“This is ‘Black Kong’.”
For the first time, there was a barely perceptible hint of… regret in Scorpion’s voice.
“He was a master of physical arts known for his defense and strength. I spent a lot of effort to ‘collect’ him. Unfortunately… during an experiment, in order to test the ultimate bearing capacity of the core, it was completely destroyed.”
He stretched out his fingers and tapped lightly on the black metal wreckage, which made a dull sound.
“However, his body material is very special. It is one of the closest carriers to ‘eternity’ that I have found so far. Unfortunately… the design of the core circuit is flawed and cannot fully exert its power.”
Scorpion turned his head and looked at Liang with his empty eyes:
“Now, here comes your new mission, ‘assistant’.”
“Use your method to try to repair its core circuit. This time, I want it to not only work again, but also… be more perfect.”
“Don’t let me down. Otherwise…”
Scorpion didn’t say anything else, but the cold, tangible murderous intent had once again enveloped Liang.
Repair the core circuit of this human puppet that looks even more complicated and more damaged than the previous arm? And… even more perfect?!
Liang’s heart sank to the bottom again.
This is simply…an impossible task!
Chapter 50: Core Circuit! Resonance of Projection and Chakra? (Old Version)
“Repair its core circuit… and make it even more perfect?”
Uchiha Ryo looked at the human puppet named “Black Kong” in front of him, which was almost reduced to wreckage, and felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
The damage to this human puppet was far more serious than the previous arm! The core of the chest was completely destroyed, leaving a hideous hole, and the surrounding chakra lines were broken, burnt, and twisted beyond recognition, with almost no intact ones to be found!
Let alone repairing it, even asking him to sort out these messy lines again would be an almost impossible task!
Moreover, Scorpio’s request is “more perfect”? This is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult!
Liang was almost certain that Sasori didn’t think he could complete the task at all. This was just another cold and playful test, or… the last “entertainment” before execution.
But…what could he do? Resist? Beg for mercy?
In front of Scorpion, a madman who regards life as worthless, all of this is meaningless.
The only option seems to still be… to bite the bullet and try to create a miracle again!
“Yes, Senior Scorpion! I will do my best!” Liang took a deep breath and forced out a respectful and fanatical expression again. Then he walked to the wreckage of the “Black King Kong”, squatted down, and began to carefully inspect the core area that was completely destroyed.
This time, the challenges he faced were far greater than before.
It wasn’t just the broken and burned lines, more importantly, the core itself was gone! What he needed to repair was not just the connecting lines, but more like… rebuilding a “temporary core” that could drive this powerful puppet body from a completely blank foundation?!
How is this possible? !
Liang’s heart sank to the bottom. He felt that all his wisdom and modular abilities seemed so pale and powerless in the face of such harsh requirements.
Is it true… that I can only wait for death?
Just when he was about to despair, his eyes accidentally swept across the broken and burnt ends of the chakra lines.
Wait… Chakra circuits?
A thought flashed through his mind like lightning!
Scorpion is a puppeteer. The core technology he uses to control puppets is to use his own chakra to connect and drive the various parts of the puppet through chakra threads!
Then, the essence of these chakra lines remaining in the human puppet’s body… is also to conduct chakra energy!
And I… although I am not a puppeteer and don’t know how to make and manipulate chakra threads, I have [Fate Projection Magic]! He can project energy! I can even try to… project “energy threads” similar to chakra threads?
More importantly, he has chakra! Although the amount is not much, he can try to… combine his own chakra with the projected energy threads to guide and control it? !
This idea is extremely bold and full of risks! Combining one’s own chakra with the projected energy of the other world may itself cause unknown [module compatibility conflicts]! Moreover, using this method to simulate chakra threads for micro-manipulation requires a perverted level of mental control!
But… this seems to be the only way he can think of at the moment that may create a glimmer of hope!
“Let’s fight!”
There was a flash of determination in Liang’s eyes!
He concentrated his mind again and carefully mobilized the little chakra and mental power that had been restored in his body.
This time, he did not project a specific object, but focused his mind on the concept of “energy threads”! He visualized those “threads” that were thinner than a hair, could conduct energy, and could be controlled by his mind!
The mental energy was severely consumed! Liang felt his temples throbbing!
Several extremely fine [projected energy threads] emitting a faint blue fluorescence slowly extended from his fingertips as if they had life! They trembled slightly in the air, and seemed to be unstable.
The first step was successful!
Next, comes the more crucial step – chakra guidance!
Liang took a deep breath and carefully separated a strand of his own chakra, trying to attach it to those projected energy threads.
Sure enough! Just as we found out when we studied the conflict before, as soon as the energy of the two different systems came into contact, a slight sense of repulsion was immediately generated! A fleeting [Minor Conflict] prompt also popped up on the system panel!
But Liang was prepared! He did not force the fusion, but used his powerful mental power as a “bridge” and “buffer”, and extremely delicately controlled the output and frequency of his own chakra, allowing it to achieve an extremely fragile balance with the projected energy thread in a way that was almost “resonant”!
Liang was pleasantly surprised to find that those originally unstable projection energy threads became more solid and more agile after being attached with his own chakra! It was as if… they really had properties similar to chakra threads!
Although this state of “resonance” was extremely unstable and consumed a lot of his energy, he did… initially simulate the puppeteer’s chakra line manipulation skills!
He did not dare to delay and immediately controlled these temporary “chakra energy threads” and carefully probed into the damaged core area of ​​the “Black King Kong”.
His movements were gentle and precise, like those of a skilled surgeon. He used these energy threads to reconnect the broken and burnt original chakra lines one by one according to the possible paths he deduced from the structure of the wreckage!
This process is a hundred times more difficult than repairing the arm before! Every connection requires a lot of mental energy and chakra, and it is also necessary to maintain that fragile energy resonance state at all times to prevent the conflict from getting out of control!
Time passed by minute by minute. Liang’s face became paler and paler, and sweat flowed from his forehead like a stream, but he clenched his teeth and focused his eyes to the extreme.
Finally, when he used the last “Chakra Energy Thread” to connect the last broken node –
Buzz!!!
A low humming sound suddenly came from deep within the wreckage of the “Black King Kong”!
Immediately afterwards, those original chakra lines that were connected by Liang with energy threads seemed to be activated, and they all lit up with faint, intermittent light!
Although the light was very weak and unstable, and without the core to provide energy, it was simply unable to drive this huge body.
but……
The core circuit… was actually initially connected and activated by him in this unimaginable way?!
Liang could no longer hold on and slumped down on the ground, gasping for breath, feeling as if his entire soul had been hollowed out.
The Red Sand Scorpion, who had been standing nearby and observing indifferently, at this moment, for the first time truly burst out with an indescribable light in his empty eyes hidden under the crimson shell, a mixture of shock, confusion, and… an extremely strong desire to explore!
This little brat…what kind of ability did he just use? !
It could actually… simulate the effects of chakra?! It even… activated the remaining circuits of this human puppet that he had long since judged to be completely scrapped?!
For the first time, Scorpion’s gaze was truly focused on Uchiha Ryo, as if he was looking at a rare treasure (or, experimental material of great research value)!
Chapter 51 Value and Utilization! Fragile Partnership! (Old Version)
Inside the wreckage of the “Black Kong”, the chakra circuits that were forcibly connected and activated flickered faintly like candles in the wind, then quickly dimmed and finally fell completely silent.
But the brief “recovery” scene just now and the incredible “energy thread” control skills demonstrated by Uchiha Ryo were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing unprecedented ripples in the long-frozen heart of Scorpion of the Red Sand!
He slowly walked to Liang, who was sitting on the ground, almost exhausted, and looked down at him. In his empty eyes, there was a glimmer of inquiry that made Liang feel extremely uneasy, like dissecting prey.
“you……”
Scorpion’s voice was still hoarse, but this time, it carried a hint of surprise that was difficult to conceal.
“What kind of ability was that just now? Simulating chakra? No… that’s not right. The nature of that energy… doesn’t seem to be pure chakra…”
Liang’s heart was in his throat! He knew that the “energy thread” that he had risked using to complete the mission, which combined projection and chakra, had obviously aroused Scorpion’s high suspicion!
If I can’t give a reasonable explanation, I’m afraid that in the next second, I will really become the “material” on the scorpion’s operating table!
He forced himself to raise his head, and his face showed an expression that was uglier than crying, a mixture of fatigue, awe, and a hint of “panic at having his secret discovered.”
“Scorpion… Senior Scorpion… has a keen eye…”
His voice was intermittent, as if he would faint at any moment, “Junior… this little trick of mine really couldn’t be hidden from the senior…”
He did not directly answer Scorpion’s question, but chose to avoid the main point and lead the topic in a direction that was beneficial to him:
“I am not an ordinary wandering ninja.” He said frankly, “I was born into a small family and have awakened a very rare bloodline limit mutation.”
“This bloodline limit… is very strange. It cannot directly improve combat power. Instead… it has some… insignificant talents in repairing and manipulating some delicate, energy-containing items.” As he spoke, he carefully observed Scorpion’s reaction. “The ‘energy thread’ that I used just now is an… immature application of this bloodline limit. I’m sorry to have embarrassed you…”
He attributed his ability to a kind of auxiliary “bloodline limit mutation” that was biased towards repair and micro-manipulation. This half-truth explained why he could complete those seemingly impossible repair tasks, but also kept the core “module editor” secret.
Most importantly, he reiterated his “worship” of Scorpio’s “eternal art”:
“It is precisely because of this special ability that I can more deeply understand the greatness of the art of my predecessors! Those precise structures, those perfect energy circuits… are simply miracles! It is my greatest honor to be able to contribute a little to the art of my predecessors and to repair these… these works that carry eternal beauty!”
His words were so heartfelt that he almost burst into tears, expressing his infinite yearning for “art”.
Scorpion listened quietly, without interrupting or expressing his opinion. His empty eyes were still fixed on Liang, as if trying to discern the truth from his words.
Liang was worried, he didn’t know whether his performance would pass.
After a long while, Scorpion slowly spoke: “Bloodline limit mutation… the talent to repair delicate items?” His tone was still calm, and it was hard to tell whether he believed it or not. “It’s interesting.”
interesting?
Liang’s heart was moved! Although this evaluation was still cold, at least… it was not a direct suspicion or murderous intention!
It seems that the “value” that I have demonstrated has indeed aroused some interest in Scorpio, or in other words… the desire to use me!
“Humph,” Scorpion snorted coldly, seeming to accept this statement temporarily, “Even if you have some special abilities, your previous lies are enough to kill you a hundred times.”
Liang immediately lowered his head, pretending to be extremely terrified: “Senior, please forgive me! I… I just wanted to follow you so much and learn the eternal art, so I… I was confused for a moment and didn’t dare to reveal my true identity…”
“Shut up.” Scorpion interrupted him, “Your cleverness is meaningless in front of me.”
He paused, as if weighing something, and then said: “However… the repair ability you just demonstrated is indeed of some use. Some of my ‘works’ do need maintenance and improvement.”
A glimmer of hope ignited in Liang’s heart!
“But,” Scorpion changed the subject, his cold eyes falling on Liang again, “This place has been ruined, and is no longer suitable for my ‘artistic creation’. I need a new, safer, and more hidden base.”
He looked at Liang and said meaningfully: “You said before that you were wandering around… Then, you should know some… suitable places to hide, right?”
Here we come!
Liang knew that this was a chance that Scorpion was giving him, a chance to atone for his sins and further demonstrate his “utility value”!
He immediately said, “Yes! Senior! I… I do know a place! It is very hidden, and… it has a certain defense foundation! It is definitely suitable for you to create great art!”
What he was referring to was, of course, the cave base where they had been hiding before! Although the resources there had been exhausted, after his transformation, the concealment and basic defense were still good. Most importantly, there were his backup plans there, as well as… the children he needed to pick up!
“Oh?” Scorpion’s tone seemed to have a hint of interest, “Take me to see it.”
“Yes! Senior!” Liang responded quickly, but he was secretly calculating in his heart.
Taking Scorpion to the cave base was undoubtedly inviting a wolf into the house. But this was the only way for him to go back and pick up Toru and Mikoto, and temporarily stabilize Scorpion.
As for how to deal with the Scorpion in the future, how to protect the children under the Scorpion’s nose, and even… make use of the Scorpion’s technology and resources… we can only take it one step at a time!
At least, he now has an extremely fragile…cooperative relationship based on “utilization value”?
“Very good.” Scorpion nodded, seeming satisfied with Liang’s “knowledge of the times”, “However, in order to ensure your ‘loyalty’…”
His claw-like puppet arm suddenly swung!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two palm-sized miniature puppets that looked like metal spiders instantly jumped out from his sleeves and nimbly climbed onto Liang’s shoulders! The puppets’ compound eyes flashed with cold red light, as if ready to attack at any time!
“…They will ‘accompany’ you until you reach your destination.” Scorpion said in an unquestionable tone, “Don’t try to play any tricks, otherwise…you will bear the consequences at your own risk.”
Liang’s body stiffened instantly. Feeling the cold metal touch on his shoulder and the vague sense of surveillance, he couldn’t help but smile bitterly in his heart.
It seems that this dangerous game of seeking the skin of a tiger has just begun…
Chapter 51 Puppet “Escort”! The journey home is full of dangers! (Old version)
The cold metallic touch on his shoulder and the red light flashing in the eyes of the two miniature spider puppets, like an infrared scan, reminded Uchiha Ryo all the time that he was now under the absolute surveillance of Scorpion of the Red Sand.
Any rash action may lead to devastating consequences.
“Come on, ‘Assistant’.”
Scorpion’s voice sounded like a death warrant. He turned around and walked towards the direction of leaving the ruined factory. The body wrapped in the crimson shell looked even more strange and ominous against the backdrop of smoke and fire.
Liang took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress the uneasiness and humiliation in his heart, dragged his still weak and painful body, and followed silently.
After leaving this nightmare-like abandoned factory and returning to the relatively “normal” mountains and forests, Liang did not feel the slightest bit of relief.
Because he knew that the real test had just begun.
He needed to lead Scorpion to accurately find the location of the cave base. This was not difficult in itself, as he had a systematic memory of the coordinates.
The difficulty lies in how to demonstrate his “value” while not exposing his module capabilities under Scorpion’s full surveillance, so that Scorpion feels that he, as an “assistant”, is indeed useful, rather than a pawn that can be discarded at any time?
What’s even more difficult is how to protect Toru and Mikoto after arriving at the base, so that they won’t be harmed or suspected by Scorpion?
This journey home is destined to be full of dangers and thrills at every step.
Scorpion’s movement speed was not fast, as if he was also adapting to the rhythm of the “injured” Zhan Liang, or rather… he didn’t care about time at all, but just observed Zhan Liang’s every move indifferently.
Liang led the way in front while his brain was working rapidly, thinking of countermeasures.
He couldn’t act too “normal”. A teenager who had just experienced a serious injury and a life-and-death test should be weak, tired, and even a little scared. He had to continue to maintain this character.
At the same time, he cannot appear too “incompetent”, otherwise, Scorpio may lose patience at any time and get rid of this “useless assistant”.
Grasping this “degree” is extremely challenging to one’s acting skills.
When climbing over a steep rock wall, Liang pretended to be exhausted, slipped, and nearly fell. Just when he was about to fall, he “panicked” and supported the rock wall with his right hand seemingly casually. In fact, he activated the [MC Basic Block] ability very secretly, and instantly generated an extremely tiny, almost invisible [cobblestone protrusion] between his palm and the rock wall, providing additional support.
He managed to stabilize his body “safely”, then gasped for breath, with an expression of fear and weakness on his face.
All this happened in a flash, extremely naturally. Scorpion, who was following behind him, didn’t seem to notice anything unusual, and just looked at his embarrassed appearance indifferently.
While walking through a narrow path full of thorns, Liang once again “accidentally” scratched his arm with a sharp thorn. He grimaced in pain, but still endured it, and used the most basic projected [Degraded Cloth Strip], which looked like an ordinary rag, to clumsily bandage himself.
This action not only fits his “injured and weak” personality, but also inadvertently shows Scorpion that he possesses some kind of “bloodline limit” that can “transform objects out of thin air”, deepening Scorpion’s impression of his “special abilities” and increasing his “utilization value”.
Along the way, Liang kept performing similar small actions. Sometimes he used his MC ability to remove some tiny obstacles, making himself look “lucky” to avoid danger; sometimes he used his projection ability to create some insignificant little things, such as a piece of cloth to wipe sweat, a dead branch to start a fire, to strengthen his “auxiliary blood limit” ability.
He was like an actor walking a tightrope, carefully maintaining a balance under the Scorpion’s cold gaze, trying to hide the core secrets while demonstrating his value and being consistent with his own personality.
And Scorpion seemed to enjoy watching this “performance”. He remained silent, only occasionally glancing at Liang with his hollow eyes, or urging him with his hoarse voice, “Hurry up.”
Liang didn’t know how much Scorpion had seen through him, but he could feel that Scorpion’s “interest” in him seemed to be gradually increasing. This was not a good thing, because Scorpion’s “interest” often meant more in-depth research and…dissection.
But at least he is still alive for the time being.
As time went by, they were getting closer and closer to the cave base, and Liang became more and more nervous.
He didn’t know how Sasori would react when he saw Toru and Mikoto. And could the two children remain safe in this dangerous balance between him and Sasori?
In the dense forest ahead, the outline of the familiar valley can be vaguely seen.
Liang took a deep breath, knowing that the real test was coming. He had to think of a perfect excuse and coping strategy before meeting the children.
The two cold spider puppets on his shoulders were like maggots on his tarsal bones, constantly reminding him how dangerous the existence he was walking with was.
Chapter 52: Reunion at the base! Terrified children! (Old version)
The familiar outline of the col was getting closer and closer, and Uchiha Ryo’s heartbeat accelerated. He could clearly sense that the redstone warning device he left at the entrance of the cave base had not been triggered, which meant that the base was safe during his absence, and Toru and Mikoto should still be inside.
This gave him a slight relief, but it was followed by deeper worry.
How to explain Scorpion’s existence to the children? How to make Scorpion stop hurting them temporarily? How to protect the two last Uchiha bloodlines under Scorpion’s nose?
Liang’s brain was working rapidly, but he couldn’t think of a perfect plan at the moment. He could only take one step at a time and see what happened.
He slowed down his pace and came to the cave entrance that he had carefully camouflaged. He first tapped the camouflaged rock wall three times according to the agreed signal.
After a moment, Toru responded in a low voice: “Brother Liang?”
“It’s me, Toru. Open the door.” Ryo tried to make his voice sound calm.
With a slight mechanical sound, the camouflaged rock wall slowly opened inward, revealing a familiar passage leading to the cave base.
Che’s nervous and expectant face appeared at the entrance of the cave. When he saw Liang, who was covered in wounds and in a state of disgrace, had finally returned safely, his eyes were suddenly filled with joy: “Brother Liang! You’re back…”
However, before he finished his words, when his eyes passed over Liang and saw the crimson figure standing in the shadows behind Liang like a ghost, emitting a cold and dead aura, the joy on his face froze instantly, and was replaced by extreme fear and disbelief!
“What…what is that?!”
Che’s voice became sharp and distorted due to fear, his small body began to tremble uncontrollably, and he subconsciously wanted to close the piston door!
“Don’t move! Tooru!”
Liang immediately shouted and stopped him. He knew that any overreaction might irritate the scorpion behind him.
He quickly turned sideways, blocking the cave entrance and Scorpion, and said to Che in a gentle but unquestionable tone: “Che, don’t be afraid. This is… Senior Scorpion, a powerful puppeteer who passed by here. I was injured before, and he saved me. Now, he needs a place to rest temporarily, and I promised to bring him here.”
This explanation was full of loopholes, but it was the only one Ryo could think of that would least immediately anger Scorpion and at the same time would somewhat appease Toru.
Although Toru was young, he knew the importance of the situation. He suppressed his fear and did not try to close the door again, but the look he gave Scorpion was still full of vigilance and fear.
At this moment, Mikoto, who heard the noise, ran out holding her brother. When she saw Scorpion behind Liang, she was also frightened and her face turned pale. She hugged her brother tightly and hid behind Toru, not even daring to breathe.
The whole scene fell into deathly silence for a moment.
Liang could feel Scorpion’s cold eyes sweeping over the two frightened children from behind, as if evaluating something. Liang’s heart rose to his throat, fearing that Scorpion would suddenly attack.
Fortunately, Scorpion didn’t seem to be very interested in these two “weak beings”. He just spoke lightly, his voice still hoarse and dry: “Is this the ‘absolutely safe’ hiding place you mentioned?”
There was no emotion in his tone, but Liang still heard a hint of… disapproval?
“Yes… yes, senior.”
Liang answered stiffly, “Although this place is simple, it is hidden enough, and… I have also arranged some… insignificant defensive measures before.”
As he spoke, he moved aside to make way for Scorpion, indicating that he could enter.
Scorpion did not go in immediately, but scanned the environment around the cave entrance with his empty eyes, as if evaluating the defensive value here. He noticed the simple but ingenious redstone early warning device and hidden transmitter that Liang had set up before, and a slight strange color seemed to flash in his eyes.
After a while, Scorpion slowly took a step and walked into the cave.
When Scorpion’s figure, emitting a cold and dead aura, completely entered the cave and the piston door slowly closed again, Liang felt his tense nerves relax a little, but his back was already soaked with cold sweat.
He quickly walked over to the children, squatted down, and signaled with his eyes that they should not be afraid, and that he would take care of everything.
Although Toru and Mikoto were still terrified, they finally calmed down a little when they saw Brother Liang was right beside them. They just leaned against Liang tightly, secretly looking at the scarlet puppet that looked like it came out of a nightmare with fearful and curious eyes.
Scorpion, who entered the cave, looked around the simple base built of MC blocks, full of the style of another world, as if he was inspecting his territory. His eyes swept over the workbench, furnace, storage box, and the traces of redstone circuits left on the wall…
Finally, his gaze rested on Liang, and he said in a calm tone: “This place…is not bad. Let’s stay here for the time being.”
After hearing this, Liang felt like the heavy stone in his heart finally fell by half.
At least… I managed to pass the first level.
But he also knew that this was just the beginning.
How can I live with Scorpion, a moody madman who treats human life as worthless, in this small space? How can I protect my children? How can I continue to hide my secrets and look for opportunities to counterattack?
Every day in the future will be like walking on thin ice and every step will be thrilling.
Chapter 53 Scorpion’s Assessment! The Value of the MC Base! (Old Version)
The arrival of the Red Sand Scorpion cast a heavy shadow on this cave base that was originally full of hope and warmth.
The children hardly dared to breathe, always hiding behind Liang or in the deepest corners of the cave, secretly observing with fearful eyes the crimson figure standing in the shadow of the corner like a sculpture.
Liang himself was also on edge the entire time. On the one hand, he had to calm the children’s emotions, on the other hand, he had to deal with Scorpion carefully, and at the same time, he had to pretend to be calm and do his daily “assistant” work, such as sorting out some strange puppet parts and materials that Scorpion brought over.
And Scorpion, after his initial look, seemed to really treat this place as a temporary stopover. He did not interfere too much with Liang and the children’s activities, and remained silent most of the time, or fiddled with some delicate puppet parts alone in a corner, seemingly doing some kind of research or repair work.
But Liang knew that Xie was not really indifferent to this place. His seemingly casual eyes would often sweep over every corner of the cave, especially on the walls, workbenches, furnaces, and remaining redstone circuits made of MC blocks, where he would stay for a particularly long time.
That day, Liang was using the last bit of coal to smelt a few ordinary stones he had found earlier, trying to see if he could make stronger bricks, when Scorpion suddenly came over.
“These things…” Scorpion pointed at the furnace and workbench that Liang built with MC blocks, and asked in a hoarse voice, “Are they made by your so-called ‘bloodline limit’?”
Liang’s heart trembled, knowing that Scorpion was testing him. He quickly replied respectfully, “To answer your question, senior, yes. My bloodline limit… is quite special. It can… um… shape some basic materials into specific shapes and structures.” He was vague, trying to describe MC’s construction ability as some kind of shaping or alchemy.
Scorpion did not ask for details, but stretched out his puppet fingers and gently tapped the wall made of cobblestone blocks, and then felt the steady heat radiating from the furnace.
“…The structure is quite regular and the hardness is acceptable. This ability to create things out of thin air…although crude, is quite useful in quickly building strongholds and fortifications.” Scorpion said in a tone as if evaluating an object.
Liang felt a little relieved. It seemed that MC’s construction ability did have a certain “utility value” in Scorpion’s eyes.
Then, Scorpion’s gaze fell on the corner of the wall, on the redstone mechanisms whose core components had been removed by Liang, but some traces of the circuits still remained.
“And these…” Scorpion walked closer, squatted down, and carefully observed the redstone powder and the connection method, “…non-chakra-driven signal transmission? Through these red powders? Interesting…”
He seemed to have developed a strong interest in this energy transmission method that was completely different from the chakra system. He even stretched out his finger, dipped a little of the remaining red stone powder, and looked at it carefully in front of his eyes, as if analyzing its composition.
Liang’s heart was lifted. Redstone technology was one of his biggest secret weapons besides the module editor. If Scorpion thoroughly studied it, the consequences would be disastrous.
But he couldn’t show too much nervousness. He could only pretend to explain casually: “This… This is another application of my bloodline limit… Using some special mineral powder, I can… Um… transmit some simple signals and trigger some small mechanisms… I’m sorry for being disrespectful, senior.”
“A simple signal? A small mechanism?”
Scorpion didn’t seem to completely believe his words. He pointed to a remnant of a line that had been removed and connected to the pressure plate. “When I came in just now, I seemed to sense that there was some kind of… automatically triggered defense mechanism here?”
Liang cursed in his heart. He really couldn’t hide anything from this old fox! But he didn’t dare to show it on his face. He could only continue to explain: “Yes… yes, senior. I set up a simple trap before… which would fire stones when stepped on… mainly to prevent wild animals…”
Scorpion did not speak again, but looked at the redstone circuits thoughtfully. After a moment, he stood up and said in an unquestionable tone: “Your ‘bloodline limit’ is very worth studying.”
Liang’s heart sank suddenly! The thing he was most worried about finally happened! Xie really had an interest in “researching” him!
“But…” Scorpion changed the subject, “Before this, the defense of this stronghold was still too weak. Since you are good at setting up these ‘small mechanisms’, then it’s just right. Cooperate with my puppet to upgrade the defense here.”
Upgrade defense?
Liang was a little surprised, but then he understood Scorpion’s intention. This was probably not only for safety, but also for… completely controlling this base in his own hands!
“Yes! Senior!”
Although he was full of caution, Liang immediately agreed respectfully. He knew that he had no room to refuse. Moreover, perhaps… this was also a good opportunity to observe and learn the scorpion puppet technology up close?
Seeing Liang’s “submissive” attitude, Xie seemed quite satisfied. He nodded, then turned and walked to his corner, and began to release some ferocious-looking, cold and murderous… combat puppets from a huge scroll!
It seems that this “art master” will personally “guide” the defense upgrade of the base. And Liang, the “assistant”, is about to usher in a deeper and more dangerous “cooperation” with Scorpion.
Chapter 54 “Friendly” transformation? Scorpion’s puppet sentinel! (Old version)
The efficiency and style of Scorpion’s so-called “defense upgrade” are uniquely cold and weird.
He moved his fingers slightly, and several almost invisible chakra threads instantly connected to the combat puppets released from the scrolls. These puppets had different shapes, some were like enlarged scorpions, some were like spiders equipped with countless blades, and some were simply humanoid, but the joints were shining with metallic luster, and the eyes were flashing red, obviously they had all been carefully modified.
Under Scorpion’s control, these cold killing machines sprang into action, demonstrating amazing efficiency and professionalism.
Some of them climbed up the walls and top of the cave silently like geckos, looking for the best shooting and surveillance positions; some drilled into the narrow passages that Liang had dug before for ventilation or backup, turning them into deadly trap corridors; and several humanoid puppets directly guarded the inside and outside of the piston door entrance, like the most loyal door gods, exuding a cold breath that kept strangers away.
Liang watched from the side, feeling secretly awed.
Scorpion’s puppet control skills were simply superb! The puppets’ movements were smooth and precise, and they worked in perfect harmony, almost like they were controlled by one person. Moreover, the designs of these combat puppets were extremely ingenious, with all kinds of hidden weapons and mechanisms emerging one after another, which made Liang dazzled and gave him a more intuitive understanding of Scorpion’s strength.
“What are you standing there for? ‘Assistant’?”
Scorpion’s cold voice interrupted Ryo’s observation, “It’s your turn. Use your ‘bloodline limit’ and my puppets to set up some…more interesting traps.”
Liang immediately came to his senses and quickly responded, “Yes, senior!”
He knew that this was Scorpion’s way of further testing his abilities and also of completely integrating him into the defense system.
He did not dare to neglect and immediately took action. He did not set up the simple pressure plate trigger trap that he had set up before, as that would be a waste of time in front of a master like Scorpion.
He chose to “link” the redstone technology with Scorpion’s puppets.
For example, he installed more sophisticated sensing devices consisting of redstone comparators and tripwire hooks at some key passage nodes. Once an unauthorized target (who could not send out specific chakra or mental signals) passed through, the redstone signal would be triggered immediately.
And this signal does not just sound an alarm, but is directly transmitted to the nearby Scorpion puppet on standby through a simple logic circuit designed by Liang!
“Senior, look,” Liang pointed to a well-arranged linkage device and “reported” to Scorpion, “When an enemy triggers the tripwire here, this redstone signal can directly activate the ‘Poison Scorpion No. 3’ you deployed over there, allowing it to launch an attack immediately, or… release poison gas?”
Hearing this, Scorpion’s hollow eyes seemed to flicker. He controlled “Scorpion No. 3” to walk to the designated location, and then had a miniature reconnaissance puppet trigger the tripwire.
Sure enough! The redstone signal lit up, and almost at the same time, the poison needle at the tail of “Scorpion III” instantly popped out, making an attacking gesture!
“…Interesting.”
Scorpion’s voice remained calm, but Ryo could sense that he was indeed interested in this “linkage” method. “Converting non-chakra signals into attack commands for the puppets…although it’s crude, the idea is good.”
Liang heaved a sigh of relief after receiving the affirmation and continued to devote himself to the work of “defense upgrade”.
He used MC’s digging and placement abilities to construct some hidden passages and secret compartments inside the cave walls and ground to hide more puppets or launchers. He also tried to use projection magic to create confusing illusions in some key locations, combining them with real traps and puppet sentinels.
The entire cave base, under the “cooperation” of Liang and Xie, quickly turned into a veritable death fortress! Visible and hidden sentries, physical traps, energy organs, puppet ambushes… layer upon layer, airtight!
On the surface, the security of the base has been improved unprecedentedly.
But Liang didn’t dare to relax at all.
Because he knew clearly that these seemingly powerful defenses were not so much to resist external enemies, but rather… to completely trap Ryo, Toru, and Mikoto under Scorpion’s control!
Those ubiquitous puppet sentinels, their “eyes” covered almost every corner of the base! Any small movement he made now could be exposed to Scorpion’s surveillance!
The originally relatively free space for movement suddenly became like a cage being watched by countless pairs of cold eyes!
Liang continued to cooperate with Scorpion’s “transformation” calmly, but he was thinking of countermeasures rapidly in his mind.
He had to find a way to counter these puppet surveillance without arousing Scorpion’s suspicion! Otherwise, let alone finding a chance to escape, even the most basic privacy and security could not be guaranteed!
And the breakthrough may lie in… Scorpion’s seemingly flawless puppet control technology?
Liang’s eyes quietly fell on the almost invisible chakra threads connecting the puppets…
Chapter 55 Mechanical Loyal Dog? Preliminary Utilization and Countermeasures! (Old Version)
The cave base was transformed into a steel cage full of murderous intent by Scorpion’s “friendly transformation”. The ubiquitous puppet sentinels were like cold jailers, always monitoring the every move of Uchiha Ryo and the children.
On the surface, Liang still plays the role of a respectful, obedient assistant who is full of yearning for “eternal art”. He actively cooperates with Scorpion to record various experimental data, organize materials, and even maintain some basic puppet parts.
But secretly, he never gave up looking for opportunities to break free of Scorpion’s control or even counterattack him.
His breakthrough lay in those seemingly invulnerable puppet sentinels and the chakra threads that controlled them.
“Senior Scorpion,” Liang asked with feigned curiosity one day when he was “helping” Scorpion to debug a spider-shaped reconnaissance puppet, “Your puppet control skills are truly superb! I really can’t imagine how you can accurately control so many puppets at the same time, and let them perfectly execute such complex instructions?”
He acted as if he was humbly seeking advice and his eyes were full of admiration.
Scorpion glanced at him, and seemed to be quite pleased with the compliment. Or perhaps he felt that this “assistant” was indeed of some use and worth “cultivating” a little. He even explained a few words, which was rare:
“Hmph, the essence of puppetry lies in the exquisite control of chakra and the ultimate understanding of the puppet’s structure. Each chakra strand is like an extension of my finger. Every command needs to be accurately transmitted to the corresponding joints and mechanisms…”
Although Scorpion spoke in general terms and glossed over many core technologies, Ryo was still able to capture some key information with the powerful insight and analytical ability of the Sharingan, as well as the auxiliary understanding that the system could provide.
For example, the relationship between the toughness and conduction efficiency of chakra thread, the reception frequency of chakra signals by different puppet cores, and… In order to maintain long-term, multi-threaded control, Scorpion seems to have developed a special control mode that can “preset instructions” or “semi-automate”?
“I see…” Liang showed an expression of sudden enlightenment and great benefit, but his mind was rapidly analyzing and deducing.
If Scorpion’s control is not completely real-time, but has a “preset command” or “semi-automated” mode, then it means… the monitoring of these puppet sentinels may have some kind of “delay” or “patterned blind spot”?
Moreover, since the signal is transmitted through chakra threads, is it possible to… interfere with or block the signal in some way?
Liang thought of his [Projection Magic]. He couldn’t cut those tough chakra threads directly, but could he… project some kind of “energy field” that could absorb or interfere with chakra fluctuations? Although with his current strength, this energy field would definitely be very weak and have a very small range, but perhaps… it could create a short “monitoring blind spot” at a critical moment?
This idea made him feel moved.
Over the next few days, Ryo began to quietly experiment while carrying out his daily work.
While sorting out materials, he would “inadvertently” approach a puppet sentry, and then use projection magic in an extremely covert manner, trying to form an extremely weak, almost imperceptible “chakra interference field” around his body.
He carefully observed the reaction of the puppet sentry. Sure enough, at the moment the interference field was formed, the puppet’s flashing red “eyes” seemed to stagnate or lose focus for a few tenths of a second! Although it quickly returned to normal, it was enough to prove that his idea was feasible!
Although the interference effect was extremely weak, lasted for a pitifully short time, and was extremely mentally exhausting, he finally found a way to possibly get rid of some of the surveillance!
This gave him great confidence!
At the same time, in the “technical exchange” with Scorpion, Liang was not just passively learning. He used his knowledge far beyond this era and his understanding of redstone technology to occasionally come up with some ideas that Scorpion found “novel”.
For example, he would “inadvertently” mention: “Senior, if this redstone logic control is combined with your chakra signal, can we achieve more complex puppet linkage or autonomous judgment?”
Or: “Senior, it seems that the ductility of this metal material can be improved through some kind of electrochemical treatment? I seem to have seen a similar record in an ancient book…”
These half-true and half-false “suggestions” often arouse Scorpion’s interest and make him devote more energy to research, thus distracting him from Ryo himself to a certain extent. At the same time, Ryo can also learn more about the world’s top technology from Scorpion’s research process.
This “cooperative” relationship of mutual exploitation, mutual testing, and crazy dancing of tango on the edge of danger is strangely maintained in this small cave.
Liang felt like he was dancing with a tiger that could devour its master at any time. He had to be careful with every step, but at the same time, he was absorbing knowledge and accumulating strength at an astonishing speed.
Just after this tense and delicate balance lasted for several days, an unexpected incident broke the peace in the cave.
On this day, Scorpion was debugging a special puppet used for long-distance communication. The puppet’s receiving device suddenly flashed a few times, as if it had intercepted an encrypted emergency communication from Konoha!
Scorpion frowned and began to try to crack it.
Liang pretended to sort out the parts, but in fact he was concentrating his attention, trying to catch clues from the leaked bits of information.
Intermittent key words came into his ears:
“…Hyuga…Branch…Blood disease…out of control…Emergency treatment…Main family…Council of Elders…Seal…”
Chapter 56 Technical Exchange? Puppetry and Redstone Technology! (Old Version)
Inside the cave base, a strange “daily routine” is quietly taking shape.
During the day, Uchiha Ryo still played the role of a diligent and obedient “assistant”, handling various trivial tasks. He sorted out the strange puppet parts and recorded the “key data” when Scorpion was doing some repair work. Of course, he only recorded the parts that Scorpion allowed him to see, and he was even responsible for cleaning up the waste generated by the experiment.
As for Scorpion, it seems that he really regards this place as a temporary research base. He is still monitoring Ryo everywhere, but perhaps because Ryo’s previous performance was “valuable” and “obedient” enough, he did not restrict Ryo’s basic activities in the base too much. He spent most of his time immersed in his own world, repairing his precious “collections” or studying the cores recovered from the ruins that may contain module fragments, such as the core of the “failed” arm.
Liang knew that this brief peace was just an illusion, but he also knew how to seize every opportunity to learn from this dangerous “teacher”.
“Senior Scorpion,” Ryo once again showed his signature expression of curiosity and admiration when he was “assisting” Scorpion in replacing worn joints for a spider-type reconnaissance puppet that day, “I would like to ask you, the joint design of your puppet is so exquisite! I really can’t figure out how you use chakra threads to make such tiny parts perform such flexible and precise movements?”
He pointed to an extremely complex interlocking joint in the puppet’s leg, his tone filled with just the right amount of confusion and wonder.
Scorpion glanced at him, seeming to be accustomed to this kind of daily “flattery”.
He did not stop the action in his hands, but just explained a few words casually in his hoarse and dry voice: “Humph, the key lies in the selection of chakra conduction materials and the layout of the lines. Different materials have different reaction speeds and losses to chakra, and need to be accurately calculated and matched according to the function of the puppet…”
Although Scorpion still spoke in general terms, Ryo listened very carefully. His Sharingan was working at high speed, remembering every subtle movement of Scorpion, the internal structure of the puppet’s joints, and the key nodes of the chakra thread connection, and quickly analyzing and deducing in his mind. On the system panel, some unlocking tips about basic knowledge such as “Puppet Engineering” and “Chakra Conduction Theory” also popped up in time. It seemed that the system could learn from the information he was exposed to.
In just a few days, Liang’s understanding of puppetry has improved from a complete layman to the level of being able to perform basic maintenance and theoretical analysis! This amazing learning speed, even Scorpion himself seemed to be a little surprised, and simply attributed it to Liang’s “special bloodline limit” in understanding the precise structure of the talent.
While “humbly seeking advice”, Liang did not forget to show the “charm” of redstone technology.
“Senior,” Liang pretended to be in deep thought during a discussion on how to optimize the puppet’s alert range, and then “inadvertently” said, “I was thinking, if… if there is a warning device that does not require chakra to drive, and is triggered purely by logical judgment, and is linked with your puppet sentinel, can it cover a wider range and reduce your own chakra consumption?”
“Logical judgment that does not require chakra to be driven?” Scorpion paused slightly, as if he was interested in this idea.
“Yes,” Liang quickly took out a few pieces of redstone dust and the simple redstone components, levers, and redstone torches he had made before. He quickly built a simple “AND gate” or “OR gate” logic circuit on the ground.
“For example, we can use this…special mineral powder, which can transmit a kind of ‘signal’. We can set it so that only when two or more conditions are met at the same time will the attack command be issued to your puppet… This can avoid some accidental triggers and make it more difficult for the enemy to detect the pattern.”
He demonstrated how the redstone circuit produces different outputs based on the different states of the pull rod as input, which is the logical effect of the redstone torch turning on and off.
Scorpion crouched down and carefully observed the flashing red circuits and components, his hollow eyes showing obvious research interest. This method of completely breaking away from the chakra system and relying purely on material properties and circuit logic to achieve automatic control was undoubtedly very attractive to him, a puppet master obsessed with precision construction and “eternity”!
“…This red powder has a very low energy conduction efficiency, but…this logic control idea is indeed interesting.” Scorpion commented, with a rare hint of approval in his tone, “Perhaps…we can try to apply it to the internal mechanism control of certain puppets…”
Liang was secretly delighted to see that he had successfully aroused Scorpion’s interest.
He knew that this superficial “technical exchange” was actually a dangerous game between him and Scorpion, where they tested each other, learned from each other, and used each other. He learned top puppet technology and combat experience from Scorpion, while Scorpion found research value in his “special bloodline limit”.
He didn’t know how long this fragile balance could last.
But at least now, he not only survived in the cracks, but also grew at an astonishing speed.
At this moment, Scorpion seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked, “By the way, you said before that your bloodline limit has a talent for repairing delicate items… I happen to have something here, maybe you can try it.”
As he spoke, he took something out of his arms.
It was a palm-sized, oddly shaped metal disc, covered with fine scratches and some unrecognizable symbols, with signs of damage on the edges. It seemed to be the remains of a communication device?
“This is an encrypted communicator from Konoha that I intercepted earlier. It was damaged when I cracked it by force.” Scorpion threw the disk to Liang, “Try to repair it. I need to know…what Konoha is doing recently.”
Liang took the cold metal disc and his heart suddenly moved!
Konoha’s encrypted communicator? Could it be… there are some secrets inside?
Chapter 57: The Secret of Hyuga! Bloodline Disease and the Imprisoned Miko! (Old Version)
The cold metal disc lay in Uchiha Ryo’s palm, with the scratches and broken edges on it silently telling of its previous “brute force cracking”. The encrypted information that might be hidden inside, from Konoha, made Ryo’s heart beat faster involuntarily.
The Hyuga branch…bloodline disease…out of control…sealed…
The sporadic keywords he had captured from Scorpion’s communication puppet flashed in his mind like fragments. Could this damaged communicator contain the key clues to solving these mysteries? Could it be related to the target who might be highly compatible with the module – Hyuga Ruri?
“Yes, Senior Scorpion, I will do my best!”
Liang suppressed the excitement and speculation in his heart, put on a solemn expression, carefully picked up the wreckage of the communicator, and began to examine it carefully.
The structure of this communicator was more sophisticated than he had imagined. The outer shell was made of a special alloy that could shield chakra detection, and the interior was filled with wires thinner than a hair and miniaturized rune arrays. It was obviously a high-level encrypted communication device used by Konoha’s Anbu or Root.
Although Scorpion’s forced cracking obtained some information, it also caused serious physical damage to the core components of the communicator. Many key circuits were burned, energy conduction nodes were broken, and even the micro-sealed scrolls that stored information showed signs of damage.
It is extremely difficult to repair it! Even more difficult than repairing the core circuit of the “Black King Kong”! Because it is not just a matter of physical connection, but also involves complex encryption runes and energy frequencies!
Liang took a deep breath, knowing that this was another test from Scorpion, and it was even more difficult. But he was full of motivation at the moment! Because this was not only for survival, but also for obtaining key intelligence that might be related to his future plans!
He entered a state of high concentration again.
The Sharingan was opened to the extreme, carefully observing every tiny structure inside the communicator, analyzing the damaged runes and broken lines.
He used the ability of the [MC Basic Block] in an extremely delicate way. He condensed [MC Metal Particles] that were finer than dust and carefully filled the tiny cracks on the circuit board, like a skilled welder.
He also pushed the [Fate Projection Magic] to its limit. He no longer just projected simple tools or energy adhesives, but began to try… projecting the energy phantoms of those burned, extremely complex [Micro Runes]! Although these phantoms were extremely unstable and fleeting, they could provide a temporary “reference” and “energy guide” when he repaired the line!
This process consumes a horrible amount of mental energy! Liang’s face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, but he gritted his teeth and held on!
The only sounds in the cave were Liang’s focused breathing and Xie’s cold gaze, motionless and like a sculpture.
Finally, just before Liang’s mental strength was about to be completely exhausted, he used the last bit of [energy adhesive] he projected to connect the last broken energy node on the core seal scroll that stored the information!
An extremely slight buzzing sound was heard!
On the originally dull metal disc, several tiny indicator lights suddenly flashed a few times, and then lit up with a faint green light!
Repair… Successful?!
Liang almost collapsed to the ground, but he held on to his last breath and handed the repaired communicator to Xie: “Xie…Senior…I have accomplished your mission…”
Scorpion took the communicator, and a hint of surprise flashed in his hollow eyes. He didn’t expect that this kid could actually repair such a sophisticated encrypted communicator that even he himself found difficult to repair! This repair ability… has exceeded the scope of ordinary “bloodline limits”, right?
However, Scorpion did not investigate further. He was more concerned about the contents of the communicator.
He stretched out his puppet finger and operated the communicator in a special way. Soon, the communicator projected a faint light screen, which began to display some intermittent, decrypted text messages!
Although Liang was weak, his eyes were fixed on the light curtain, not missing a single word!
The information on the light screen was indeed about the Hyuga clan! Moreover, the core content was exactly the same as his previous guess!
[Emergency secret report: Hyuga branch member ‘Ruri’, the blood disease has worsened again, and a large-scale mental energy out of control has occurred, and it is almost breaking through the confinement barrier…][The decision of the clan: Liuli has a huge hidden danger, and its ability to foresee has posed a threat to the clan, so it must be dealt with in the end…][Solution: Hyuga elder ‘Hiashi’ will personally perform the ‘Bird in a Cage: Soul Extermination Technique’ to completely wipe out his consciousness and power. Time: Three days later. Location: Hyuga clan forbidden area: Jingxin Prison.][Additional information: When ‘Liuli’ lost control, it unconsciously leaked some fragments of the ‘prophecy’, mentioning unknown words such as ‘falling stars’, ‘tide of steel’, and ‘whisper of the past’, which is suspected to be related to the abnormal energy fluctuations that have appeared in many places in the ninja world recently… Information level: top secret. ]Hinata Ruri! Bloodline disease! Precognitive ability! Imprisoned! On the verge of execution!
And…it’s also highly compatible with some kind of mod power? !
All the information fragments were instantly pieced together in Liang’s mind! A bold, even crazy plan began to brew in his mind!
This Hyuga Ruri is not just a talent with special abilities, she may very well be the key to unlocking more secrets of this world! She may even be an indispensable core member of his future “Modular Ninja Village”!
He must save her!
Moreover, there are only three days left!
Liang’s heart started beating wildly, and his eyes flashed with an unprecedented light!
He knew that his next action would push him and the fragile balance he had just established into an unknown abyss!
But he had no choice!
For Liuli, for the Mod Ninja Village, and for the future! He must… take risks again!
Chapter 58 Rescue Plan! Convince (Use) Scorpion! (Old Version)
The information on the light screen was like thunder, exploding in Uchiha Ryo’s heart and completely igniting the fire of adventure in his heart.
Hinata Ruri! This name, as well as her special abilities, her potential connection with the module, and her impending tragic fate, all made Liang determined to save her! At any cost!
Three days! Time is running out!
He forced himself to suppress the excitement and sense of urgency in his heart, and on the surface he remained weak and respectful, watching Scorpion of the Red Sand put away the communicator.
Scorpion seemed to be quite interested in the information in the communicator, especially the part about “abnormal energy fluctuations” and Liuli’s “prophecy”. His mind, hidden under the crimson shell, seemed to be working quickly.
Liang knew that the opportunity had come!
He must seize this opportunity to persuade, or rather, use Scorpion, the powerful but strange S-rank rebel ninja, to help him in this adventure!
This is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger, and even more dangerous than any previous test! But Liang has no choice! It is simply a foolish dream for him to sneak into the heavily guarded and white-eyed Hyuga clan to rescue people alone!
“Scorpion…Senior…”
Liang pretended to be hesitant and spoke, his voice sounding a little weak because of his “weakness”. “The information in the communicator just now… I also saw some of it…”
Scorpion glanced at him without saying anything, as if waiting for him to continue.
“That… girl from the Hyuga branch… Ruri?” Ryo chose his words carefully, “Her situation… seems very special? Not only does she have the ability to predict the future, but she is also related to those ‘abnormal energy fluctuations’?”
He deliberately focused on aspects that Scorpion might be interested in – unknown power and intelligence value.
“Humph, she’s just a poor creature abandoned by her family.” Scorpion’s tone was still cold, “However, her out-of-control spiritual energy and so-called ‘prophecy’ do have some research value.”
Liang’s heart moved, and he immediately climbed up the pole: “Yes! Senior! I also think that this Liuli is definitely not simple! The Hyuga clan is so eager to “deal with” her, I’m afraid it’s not only because they are afraid that her power will get out of control, but also want to cover up some secrets?”
He began his “deception” plan: “Think about it, senior, a person who has the ability to predict the future and may be exposed to “abnormal energy fluctuations”, her brain… or in other words, her soul, must contain huge secrets! This is absolutely a priceless treasure for you to study “eternity” and the art of “soul and energy”!”
He deliberately linked the value of glass with Scorpio’s most obsessed “eternal art” and “soul research” in an attempt to arouse Scorpio’s interest.
“Moreover,” Liang continued, “if we can rescue her, not only can we obtain her own research value, but we can also explore the secrets of the Hyuga clan, obtain information about the Byakugan, and severely slap Konoha in the face! Weaken their strength! This should also be beneficial to the Akatsuki organization you belong to, right?”
He cleverly packaged his personal goals into actions that were in the interests of Scorpion and the Akatsuki organization, trying to make Scorpion feel that this “deal” was a good deal.
After listening to Liang’s words, Xie fell silent again. There seemed to be some complex light flickering in his empty eyes.
Liang’s heart was in his throat, and he waited nervously for Xie’s decision. He knew that his words were full of risks. If Xie saw through his true intentions, or Xie had no interest in this plan, he would probably be killed immediately.
The cave fell into suffocating silence again.
After an unknown amount of time, Scorpion finally spoke slowly, his voice still hoarse:
“… sneak into the Hyuga clan’s territory and rescue a heavily guarded girl from a branch family? Humph, that sounds like a stupid plan to get yourself killed.”
My heart was chilled.
“But…” Scorpion changed the subject, “What you said… does make some sense. That girl… might really be a good ‘material’.”
Liang’s heart suddenly rose again! Materials?! This guy really has bad intentions!
“I can help you.” Scorpion finally said, his tone was as calm as if he was talking about a trivial matter, “But, I have conditions.”
“Please tell me, senior! As long as I can do it, I will do it even if it means dying!” Liang immediately acted as if he was grateful and ready to go through fire and water.
“First,” Scorpion stretched out a puppet finger, “I will lead the operation. You must obey my command completely.”
“Secondly,” Scorpion stretched out his second finger, “after rescuing the girl, she will be at my disposal. Her body, her eyes, her strength… everything will become the material for my research on ‘Eternal Art’.”
Liang’s heart sank! As expected! Xie had no intention of letting Liuli survive!
But he didn’t dare to show any emotion on his face. Instead, he showed an expression of “as it should be”. “Of course! Such precious ‘material’ should be carved by an art master like you! I am very lucky to have the opportunity to observe and learn from you!”
His heart was bleeding, but he knew that he couldn’t fall out with Xie now! He had to calm him down and rescue him first! As for how to protect Liuli later… he could only think of another way!
Scorpion seemed satisfied with Liang’s “knowledge of the current situation” and nodded and withdrew his fingers.
“Very good. In that case, let’s start preparing.” Scorpion’s tone was still cold, “Remember, we only have three days. And…Hinata’s Byakugan is not so easy to deal with.”
“During the operation, if you dare to have any second thoughts…” Scorpion’s gaze pierced Liang like an icicle, “I will let you experience for yourself what it means to be… eternal despair.”
Liang’s back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, but he still forced a smile and nodded vigorously: “Junior understands! Please rest assured, senior!”
The plan to get the skin of a tiger has finally taken the first step!
Although the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers, and he may even have to snatch food from a tiger’s mouth, but for the sake of Hyuga Ruri, whom he has never met but who may have a significant relationship with him, and for the dream called “Modular Ninja Village”, Liang knows that he has no way out!
The next step is to formulate a detailed infiltration plan, and…how to leave a glimmer of hope for yourself and your future new teammates under the Scorpion’s nose!
Chapter 59 MC leads the way! Digging for an infiltration route! (Old version)
After reaching a cooperation agreement with the Red Sand Scorpion, Uchiha Ryo did not delay at all. With only three days to sneak into the heavily guarded Hyuga clan territory, every minute and every second was crucial.
“Senior Scorpion,” Liang said respectfully after struggling to stand up, “The Hyuga clan’s territory is heavily guarded, and the Byakugan is even more omnipresent. It’s almost impossible to sneak in from the ground without being discovered. I think the safest way is to go underground!”
“Underground?” Scorpion turned his empty eyes to him.
“Yes,” Liang nodded and began to explain his plan, while cleverly taking all the credit and hard work on himself, “My Bloodline Limit, in addition to repairs, is also… good at some earth and stone transformation. I can try… starting from here, dig a secret passage directly underground to the Hyuga clan! This way, we can avoid the patrols on the ground and the detection range of most Byakugan to the greatest extent!”
He needed a reasonable reason to explain why he had to “dig the soil” himself instead of letting Scorpion’s puppet do it for him. Attributing this to the special nature of his “bloodline limit” was the least likely way to arouse suspicion.
Scorpion seemed noncommittal about the proposal, and simply said, “Sure. But be quick. I don’t have the patience to wait too long.”
“Yes! Don’t worry, senior!” Liang responded immediately.
He walked to an inconspicuous corner of the cave base, which was a small branch passage he had opened up earlier to test his digging ability. He motioned to Scorpion to wait, then took a deep breath and pressed his hand against the hard rock wall.
This time, he no longer held back! His mental strength and the little chakra he had recovered poured into his system like a tide!
There was no earth-shattering noise, no dust flying. The rocks and soil that Liang’s palms touched disappeared silently as if they were instantly decomposed and swallowed by an invisible force!
A standard tunnel with a square cross-section and only enough space for one person to pass through began to extend rapidly towards the depths of the ground and the direction of the Hyuga clan’s territory at a speed visible to the naked eye!
This strange yet efficient digging method made Scorpion, who had been watching indifferently, have a strange look in his eyes again.
Silent and incredibly efficient… This “soil and stone transformation” ability is indeed more unique and practical than any earth escape ninjutsu he knows! It is a perfect match for secret infiltration!
Liang ignored Scorpion’s reaction and put all his attention into digging.
This is not a simple physical job. Digging a long underground passage that requires precise positioning requires a high level of mental power consumption and control! He needs to constantly sense the underground soil structure and rock distribution, avoid hard rock layers and possible underground water veins, and constantly correct the digging direction according to the map in his mind and the orientation guidance provided by the system to ensure that he can accurately reach the predetermined area under the wall of the Hyuga clan!
Sweat quickly soaked his clothes, and his face became paler and paler due to the huge consumption. But he clenched his teeth and did not stop for a moment.
He knew that Scorpio was watching from behind, so he had to show enough “value” and “efficiency” to satisfy this “partner” with limited patience.
Time passes by little by little.
The tunnel continued to extend in the darkness. Liang even used his MC ability to place a [MC torch] at intervals on the tunnel wall to provide basic lighting. He also used [cobblestone blocks] or [wood blocks] to temporarily reinforce some areas with soft soil to prevent landslides.
Occasionally, when he encountered extremely hard rock formations, he would stop temporarily, pretending that his “Bloodline Limit” had been consumed too much and he needed to rest. In fact, he was secretly recovering his mental strength before continuing to dig.
Scorpion always followed not far behind him, like a silent shadow. He did not urge him, nor did he provide any help, but occasionally used his unique hoarse voice to point out some underground structures or energy reactions that Liang might have overlooked, showing his rich experience as a veteran strongman.
Liang accepted all of Xie’s “instructions”, but he became more alert in his heart. Xie seemed to have an extraordinary understanding of the underground environment.
After an unknown amount of time, when Liang felt that his mental strength was almost completely exhausted, a prompt finally came from the system panel:
[Already approaching the outer perimeter of the target area, about 500 meters underground from the Hyuga family. Warning: A weak but persistent chakra barrier reaction is detected ahead! It is suspected that the Hyuga family has arranged an underground defense system! ]Finally…it’s almost there!
But it also means that every step forward will be even more dangerous! They are about to enter the dual surveillance range of the White Eye and the Zong Family barrier!
Liang stopped digging and looked back at Xie, with just the right amount of fatigue and solemnity on his face:
“Scorpion-senpai… there seems to be a barrier of the Hyuga family ahead…”
Chapter 60 Projection Camouflage! A plan to hide the truth from the world! (Old version)
“The barrier of the Hyuga family?”
Hearing Uchiha Ryo’s report, the brows of Scorpion of the Red Sand, hidden under the crimson shell, seemed to move slightly. He walked to the end of the tunnel, stretched out his puppet finger, and gently touched the seemingly ordinary rock wall in front of him, as if sensing something.
After a moment, he withdrew his hand and said in a hoarse and dry voice: “…There is indeed a barrier. It is very weak, but covers a wide area. It should be a defense system set up by the Hyuga family to prevent underground infiltration. Once forced to break through, or produce abnormal chakra fluctuations, it will be detected immediately.”
Liang’s heart sank. It really wasn’t that easy. As one of the oldest and most powerful families in Konoha, the Hyuga clan’s defense system was not in vain.
“Then…Senior, what should we do?”
Liang asked anxiously, throwing the problem to Scorpion. He wanted to see what Scorpion had to offer, and at the same time, to pave the way for his next move.
Scorpion was silent for a moment, as if thinking of a countermeasure. Then, he slowly said, “The main function of this barrier is ‘sensing’ and ‘warning’, rather than strong ‘blocking’. As long as we can perfectly simulate ‘normal’ chakra fluctuations, or… ‘cheat’ its perception in some way, it may be possible to pass through it silently.”
Simulating chakra fluctuations? Deceiving perception?
Liang’s heart moved. This seemed to be… just the place where he could show his “value”!
He immediately said, “Senior, you are wise! I… my bloodline limit, maybe… I can give it a try!”
“Oh?” Scorpion looked at him, seeming a little surprised.
“My ability… in addition to repairing and shaping, can also… to a certain extent ‘imitate’ some simple energy fluctuations and object forms.” Liang began his performance, with a hint of uncertainty and eagerness on his face. “If… if I can get guidance from the seniors and know the normal chakra fluctuation frequency and identity certificate style of the Hyuga clan or Konoha patrol ninjas… maybe I can… try to ‘disguise’?”
He cleverly packaged his [Fate Projection Magic] ability into a subsidiary function of “Bloodline Limit” – imitation and disguise. This can explain his next actions without revealing the true trump card of projection magic.
Scorpion looked at him deeply, as if evaluating the truth of his words. After a moment, he nodded: “Okay. I have the identity token styles of Konoha Anbu and Hyuga patrols, as well as their chakra fluctuation patterns in their normal state, recorded here.”
As he spoke, he took out an extremely small, scroll-like memory storage device from his arms and handed it to Liang. “It contains the information you need. How much you can do depends on your ability.”
Liang was overjoyed! He didn’t expect that Scorpion actually had such confidential information! It seemed that he had done a lot of research on Konoha and Hyuga before!
He quickly took the storage device and pretended to study it carefully, but in fact he was using his mind to quickly read it and let the system analyze and record it. Soon, the styles and materials of several identity tokens commonly used by Konoha Anbu and Hyuga patrols, as well as the weak chakra mark fluctuation patterns contained on them, all appeared clearly in his mind.
“Thank you for your guidance, Senior! I will try it right away!”
Liang took a deep breath and once again mobilized his remaining mental strength and chakra.
This time, he did not project weapons or tools, but instead focused his mind on the styles and chakra fluctuation patterns of those identity tokens!
【Fate Projection Magic-Deterioration! 】
The light flickered, and mental energy was consumed like running water!
In his hand, a palm-sized [Projection Token] that looked almost identical to the Konoha Anbu identity token slowly condensed into shape! The material, texture, and even the faint chakra fluctuations emitted from the token were extremely similar to the data provided by Scorpion!
Although if you perceive it carefully, you can still find that its energy nature is different from the real token, and its maintenance time is limited, but in a short period of time, it may be enough to deceive the underground barrier that mainly relies on sensing chakra fluctuations!
[Projection Camouflage (Dark Token): A special application of the degraded projection ability. It can simulate the appearance and basic energy fluctuations of the target object, which is somewhat deceptive. Duration: about 5 minutes. Energy consumption: medium.]Liang was delighted and quickly handed the projection token to Xie: “Senior, do you think… this… is feasible?”
Scorpion took the projection token and sensed it carefully. A hint of surprise seemed to flash in his empty eyes.
“…Interesting. Although the nature of the energy is different, the frequency and pattern of the fluctuations are 70% similar. It can be used to interfere with the low-level perception of the barrier, and perhaps… it can really get away with it.” Scorpion commented, with a rare hint of approval in his tone?
“However, the token alone is not enough.” Scorpion added, “You also need to simulate the chakra fluctuations in the corresponding ‘passing state’. Can you do it?”
Simulating chakra fluctuations? This is even more difficult!
Liang’s heart tightened, but he still said bravely: “Junior… can give it a try! But maybe… I need you to stand by and give me some guidance?” He threw the problem back to Xie again, trying to get more information and share some risks.
Scorpion seemed to see through his little trick and snorted coldly, but finally nodded: “Okay. I will tell you the wave characteristics that need to be simulated. But remember, there is only one chance. Once we fail, we will all be exposed.”
“Yes! Junior understands!”
Liang’s heart was in his throat. He knew that the next “disguise” would be a key step in whether they could successfully sneak into the Hyuga clan!
Success or failure depends on this one move!
Chapter 61 Scorpion’s Support! Micro Scouting Puppet! (Old Version)
Simulating the identity token is only the first step. The more critical thing is how to simulate the chakra fluctuations in the “normal passage” state to deceive the underground barrier of the Hyuga family. This is a huge challenge for Uchiha Ryo. Although he can simulate the energy form through projection magic, it is almost impossible to accurately imitate the chakra flow pattern of a specific ninja.
Just as Ryo was racking his brains, thinking about how to use the “bloodline limit” excuse again to get away with it, Scorpion of the Red Sand didn’t seem to intend to make things too difficult for him in this regard.
“Humph, it’s too much of a stretch to expect your half-baked ‘bloodline limit’ to perfectly simulate chakra fluctuations.” Scorpion said coldly, as if he had already seen through Ryo’s predicament. “However, it may not be that difficult to deceive this level of perception barrier.”
As he spoke, his claw-like puppet arm reached into his arms again and took out an even smaller and more exquisite object.
It was a thumb-sized, pitch-black miniature puppet shaped like a mechanical beetle! The puppet’s compound eyes flashed an extremely faint red light, and the joints of its limbs were connected by almost invisible thin lines, full of the scorpion’s unique, precise and weird style.
“This is one of the ‘Shadow Bug’ series of reconnaissance puppets I made in my early years.” Scorpion’s tone was filled with a barely perceptible sense of complacency. “Not only can it perfectly restrain its own aura, it can also simulate and release extremely weak chakra signals of a specific frequency, which is enough to interfere with most low-level perception barriers and detection ninjutsu.”
Liang looked at the mechanical beetle crawling flexibly on his fingertips, and was once again shocked by Scorpion’s technical strength!
This level of micro-puppet technology and chakra signal simulation capabilities… is simply unheard of! No wonder he can become the legendary S-rank rebel ninja!
“Senior is indeed unfathomable!” Liang immediately gave a look of “admiration” at the right time, “With the help of this senior’s divine weapon, passing the barrier will definitely be a sure thing!”
Scorpion seemed very satisfied with Liang’s reaction. He didn’t say anything more, but just gently placed the “Shadow Bug” puppet on the ground.
After the shadow insect puppet landed on the ground, it immediately crawled forward along the tunnel wall silently like a real insect, and soon disappeared into the darkness ahead.
A moment later, the prompt information about the barrier ahead on Liang’s system panel indeed changed:
[Warning: The chakra barrier reaction in front still exists, but its perception fluctuations are abnormally disordered! It is suspected to be interfered by external signals! ]Liang was delighted! Scorpion’s miniature puppet really worked! The barrier’s perception ability was successfully disrupted!
“Okay, the barrier’s perception has been temporarily blocked.” Scorpion’s voice came, “Now, use your ‘digging’ ability to keep moving forward. Remember, move gently and don’t create too much energy fluctuation, otherwise it may still trigger the barrier’s physical alarm.”
“Yes! Senior!” Liang responded immediately.
With Scorpion’s technical support, the biggest obstacle was temporarily removed, and Liang was full of confidence again. He immediately activated the [MC Basic Block – Digging] ability, and carefully, in a slower and gentler way than before, continued to sneak into the underground of the Hyuga family.
This time, he needs to control the scope and depth of excavation more accurately to avoid touching the physical barrier of the barrier. At the same time, he must always pay attention to the prompts about the barrier fluctuations on the system panel to ensure that the interference effect of the “Shadow Bug” puppet remains effective.
The tunnel extends silently in the darkness underground.
Liang could feel that they were gradually going deeper into the core area of ​​the Hyuga clan. In the surrounding soil, he could even occasionally sense some extremely weak residual chakra fluctuations belonging to the Byakugan, which were obviously traces left by the Hyuga clan’s long-term living and training.
The atmosphere became increasingly tense.
Liang didn’t even dare to use the MC torch for lighting. He could only rely on the Sharingan’s weak vision in the dark and Scorpion’s perception ability that seemed unaffected by the darkness to move forward with difficulty.
At this moment, Scorpion, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, “Stop.”
Liang stopped digging immediately.
“There’s something… ahead.” Scorpion’s voice was a little solemn.
Liang’s heart trembled, and he quickly concentrated and used his Sharingan to carefully observe the darkness in front of him.
At the end of the tunnel, about ten meters away, there seemed to be… several extremely faint, ghost-like, swaying… white shadows? !
Those shadows were silent, as if blending into the darkness, but the pure and restrained chakra fluctuations emanating from them, which were unique to the Hyuga clan, were clearly perceived by Liang!
It was Hyuga’s… guards?! They actually set up secret sentries so deep underground?!
Moreover, looking at the number of those shadows, there seem to be quite a lot!
We’re in big trouble!
Chapter 62: The Eve of Action! Final Deployment! (Old Version)
The ghost-like white shadows swaying at the end of the tunnel made Uchiha Ryo’s heart sink to the bottom in an instant.
The defense of the Hyuga clan is indeed well-deserved! They have deployed such a hidden sentry so deep underground! And judging from the chakra fluctuations of those shadows, they are probably experienced elites of the Hyuga branch family, and there may even be members of the main family leading the team!
Break through by force? Absolutely impossible! Once they fight, the chakra fluctuations will inevitably alarm the entire Hyuga clan, and their infiltration plan will completely fail!
Going around? That didn’t seem very realistic. The positions of these sentries were obviously carefully chosen, guarding the key nodes leading to the core area. It would be extremely difficult to bypass their white eye detection range silently!
“What should we do, Senior?”
Ryo lowered his voice and looked towards Scorpion beside him, hoping that this experienced S-rank rebel ninja might have some tricks up his sleeve.
Scorpion was silent for a moment, as if he was also quickly analyzing the situation. His “shadow worm” puppet had apparently also detected the guards ahead and sent back more detailed information.
“…They are the ‘Gravekeeper’ team of the Hyuga branch.” Scorpion spoke slowly, his voice still calm, but with a hint of coldness, “They are responsible for guarding certain restricted areas under the clan’s territory… They are quite powerful, and are extremely familiar with the underground environment.”
Gravekeeper? Forbidden zone? It seems that the passage they dug is very close to the core secret area of ​​the Hyuga clan!
“Just clear it out?” Liang asked tentatively, although he knew it was extremely risky.
“No.” Scorpion immediately rejected his proposal, “It will make too much noise. Besides, these grave keepers are likely to have special curse seals or alarm devices connected to the main family. Once they die, they will be detected immediately.”
Liang’s heart sank even more. They couldn’t fight, nor could they go around. Could it be that… their infiltration plan would stop here?
Just when Liang felt a little desperate, Scorpion suddenly said: “But… it’s not completely hopeless.”
Liang was refreshed and asked quickly, “What do you think, senior?”
“Although these grave keepers are vigilant, their patrol routes and shift changes are regular.” Scorpion seemed to know everything about the situation inside Hyuga. “According to the detection of the ‘Shadow Bug’, they will conduct a short shift change in about half an hour. At that time, there will be an extremely short…defense gap.”
“We must seize that gap and pass through this area as quickly as possible to sneak into the vicinity of the ‘Calm Prison’ where the girl is imprisoned.” Scorpion’s tone was firm, “This requires precise timing calculation and… perfect coordination.”
He looked at Liang: “Can your ‘digging’ ability pass through the last distance silently in a very short time?”
Liang immediately understood Scorpion’s plan – to take advantage of the gap in defense switching and launch an extreme breakthrough!
This is undoubtedly a gamble! The requirements for time, speed, and concealment have reached the extreme! If there is any mistake, the whole game will be lost!
But does he have any other choice?
“Sure!” Liang gritted his teeth, his eyes determined, “As long as senior can grasp the opportunity accurately, I am sure that I can dig out a passage large enough for us to pass through within ten breaths!” He did not say enough, but also showed enough confidence.
“Very good.” Scorpion nodded, seeming to be satisfied with Liang’s answer. “Then, the next action must be carried out strictly according to my instructions. There is only one chance, and we cannot afford to miss it.”
The next half hour became a long and torturous wait.
Liang and Xie didn’t say anything else, but just lurked quietly in the dark tunnel, adjusting their own state and making final preparations for the upcoming extreme dive.
Liang took the time to recover his consumed mental strength and chakra, and at the same time repeatedly simulated the next digging action in his mind, striving to be the fastest, steadiest and quietest.
Scorpion controlled his “Shadow Bug” puppet, continuously monitoring the movements of the gravekeeper team in front and accurately calculating the time for the change of guard.
The atmosphere was extremely solemn.
Liang could even hear his heartbeat speeding up due to nervousness. He knew that the next action would be the most critical and dangerous part of their entire rescue plan!
Finally, Scorpion’s voice sounded again, with an unquestionable command:
“……Prepare.”
“……three……”
“……two……”
“……one……”
“action!”
Chapter 63: Dark and Windy Moon! Sneaking into the Hyuga Clan Territory! (Old Version)
“–action!”
The cold command from the Red Sand Scorpion sounded like a starting gun, instantly breaking the suffocating silence in the dark tunnel!
Uchiha Ryo’s spirit instantly tensed to the extreme! Almost at the same time as Scorpion’s voice fell, he injected the mental power and chakra that had been accumulated for a long time into the [MC Basic Block-Excavation] module like a flood that broke through the dam!
Target: The underground area ahead that is closely monitored by the Hyuga Gravekeeper Team and leads to the “Meditation Prison”!
Silent energy fluctuations suddenly erupted! The rock wall and soil in front of Liang began to melt and decompose at an unimaginable speed!
A square tunnel, only wide enough for one person to pass through, is digging forward rapidly in the darkness underground like a giant python with life!
Faster! Faster!
Liang’s Sharingan turned blood red due to the extreme overdraw of his mental power, and veins on his forehead bulged, but he did not dare to slow down at all! He knew that the time window left for them was extremely short, perhaps only a dozen breaths! If they missed it, or if the gravekeeper who was replaced found any abnormality, they would be in an irreversible situation!
He could even vaguely sense the subtle footsteps and chakra fluctuations coming from above his head as the gravekeepers changed shifts! They were only a hair’s breadth away from being exposed!
Scorpion, who was following behind Liang, was not idle either. He controlled the “shadow bug” puppet, continuously releasing weak chakra interference signals to shield the energy fluctuations generated by their excavation to the maximum extent. At the same time, he also exuded a faint, cold and dead aura, as if he was using some secret technique to further suppress their presence.
Ten meters! Twenty meters! Thirty meters!
The tunnel stretched wildly in the darkness! Liang felt his mental power being consumed as fast as a burning candle, and even double vision began to appear in front of his eyes! But he still gritted his teeth and maintained the speed and direction of digging!
Just when he felt that he was about to reach his limit, a new prompt finally came from the system panel:
[Successfully passed through the underground barrier perception area! ][We have arrived at the outer underground area of ​​the target ‘Jingxin Prison’! ][Warning: High-density chakra seal detected ahead! The energy level is extremely high! Please proceed with caution! ]Success! They successfully passed through the gravekeeper’s defense line!
Liang felt relieved, and the speed of digging slowed down suddenly, and finally stopped. He almost collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, and felt as if his whole head was about to split.
Scorpion came to his side silently, scanned the surrounding environment with his empty eyes, and then said in a calm tone: “… Well done. Faster than I expected.”
This rare “compliment”, although still without any emotion, helped Liang regain some strength.
“Next…” Scorpion looked up at the top of the tunnel, “The girl should be up there.”
He extended his puppet finger and pointed to a certain place at the top of the tunnel: “According to intelligence, the ‘Calm Prison’ is located in the deepest part of the Hyuga clan’s forbidden area and is extremely heavily guarded. It is impossible to break through directly from above. But…”
His finger moved slightly and pointed in another direction: “…’The Meditation Prison’ seems to be connected to an abandoned underground sewer used to process experimental waste. The guards there are relatively weak, and perhaps… it is the only entrance.”
Liang looked in the direction of the scorpion’s finger and observed carefully with his Sharingan. As expected, in the rock formations in that direction, he seemed to be able to sense some extremely faint traces of man-made structures, as well as… a faint, uncomfortable smell of filth.
It seems that Scorpion has really put a lot of effort into gathering intelligence on the Hyuga clan.
“Senior, what you mean is… that we should sneak in through that secret canal?” Liang asked.
“Yes.” Scorpion nodded, “Use your ability to open up the last passage connecting here. Remember, be quiet and don’t alarm anyone.”
“Yes!” Liang responded. Although his mental energy consumption was huge, he knew that now was not the time to rest.
He mustered his spirits again, activated the [MC Basic Block – Digging] ability, and carefully and extremely slowly dug in the direction of the abandoned culvert.
This time, he dug extremely carefully, pushing forward almost inch by inch, for fear of making any unnecessary noise.
Finally, with a light “puff” sound, the last thin layer of the stone wall was dug open, and an even thicker and more polluted air rushed in.
An exit leading to a dark passage above, wide enough for only one person, appeared in front of them.
Liang and Xie looked at each other and saw a hint of solemnity in each other’s eyes.
They knew that the real infiltration had just begun.
And the ill-fated Hyuga priestess who was imprisoned in the “Meditation Prison” was waiting for their arrival at the end of this filthy passage… or rather, waiting for the final judgment of fate.
Chapter 64: White Eyes Prison! First Encounter with the Yandere Miko! (Old Version)
The polluted air was sickening, and the narrow culvert was pitch black. Only the sticky touch underfoot and the faint sound of dripping water in the distance revealed the desolation and filthiness of the place.
Uchiha Ryo endured the discomfort and was the first to get out of the newly dug passage and enter the abandoned underground culvert. The Red Sand Scorpion followed him silently like a weightless shadow.
“According to the detection of the ‘Shadow Bug’, this underground canal is indeed connected to the lower area of ​​the ‘Meditation Prison’, but there may still be some abandoned defense mechanisms along the way, so be careful.” Scorpion warned in his unique hoarse voice, and at the same time released several smaller, mosquito-like micro puppets to explore into the darkness ahead.
Liang nodded, opened his Sharingan to the fullest, and observed the surroundings vigilantly. This culvert had obviously been abandoned for a long time, with the walls covered with slippery moss and unknown stains, and the stench in the air was almost suffocating.
They carefully moved forward along the culvert, trying to avoid the garbage and obstacles piled up under their feet. As Scorpion said, they found several long-defunct but still dangerous traps along the way – rusty iron spikes, broken tripwires, and some energy-sensing stone slabs with vague runes.
Fortunately, these mechanisms have long since lost their function, otherwise it would be difficult for them to get through here.
As he went deeper, Liang could feel that the chaotic and powerful spiritual energy fluctuations in the air belonging to Hyuga Ruri were becoming clearer and clearer! The fluctuations were full of pain, depression, madness, and a hint of… a strange rhythm that made people’s hearts palpitate and seemed to not belong to this world?
[Warning: A high-intensity spiritual energy field is detected ahead! Energy property analysis: Chaos! Unstable! Suspected to be highly resonant with the concept of the [Touhou Project] module! ]A warning message popped up on the system panel again, and for the first time, the name of the module that might be associated was clearly stated – [Touhou Project]? !
Ryo’s heart skipped a beat! Touhou Project? Through the system’s description and explanation, Ryo understood that it was a previous series known for its gorgeous bullet hell shooting game and huge world view? ! Could it be that Hinata Ruri’s “bloodline disease” and special abilities are actually related to this module? !
This discovery surprised and delighted him! If this is true, then Liuli’s value will far exceed his imagination! She is not only a talent with the ability to predict, but also a potential “kindred spirit” with powerful module power!
The determination to save her became even stronger at this moment!
Finally, they came to the end of the culvert. The front was completely blocked by a thick metal fence engraved with complex seal runes. Behind the fence, they could vaguely see a small cage made entirely of some kind of white jade, emitting a soft glow?
The structure of the cage was extremely peculiar. Chakra energy was visible to the naked eye and flowed on the surface of the jade like water waves, forming a powerful special barrier that was specifically used to suppress mental power and chakra!
And in that white jade cage, a petite figure was curled up quietly in the corner.
She was wearing a spotless white dress, and her long black hair spread out on the ground like a waterfall, covering her face. Her body was trembling slightly, as if she was in great pain.
There is no doubt that she is Hinata Ruri!
Liang’s heartbeat could not help but speed up a bit. He could clearly feel that the chaotic and powerful spiritual energy emanating from Liuli was being suppressed by the white jade cage and the sealing runes on it, like a volcano about to erupt!
“It seems that the Hyuga clan has really spent a lot of money to imprison her.” Scorpion looked at the white jade cage with a hint of cold admiration in his tone, “This level of mental suppression barrier, even if I want to break it silently, it will take some effort.”
Liang didn’t say anything, his eyes were fixed on Liuli in the cage. He tried to carefully extend a trace of his mental power to try to establish initial contact with Liuli.
However, just when his mental power was about to touch the cage barrier——
The figure that had been curled up in the cage suddenly raised his head!
A pair of pure eyes, like the clearest white crystal, penetrated the black hair and locked onto Liang accurately!
Those were a pair of eyes…without pupils! The iconic white eyes of the Hyuga clan!
But unlike ordinary white eyes, the depths of these eyes seem to contain an indescribable strange light that seems to be able to penetrate time and space and see through people’s hearts!
Being watched by these eyes, Liang felt as if all his secrets, including the module editor in his mind, were being seen through! He instantly broke out in a cold sweat!
What made his scalp tingle was that the girl who had always had a hollow look in her eyes and seemed to have lost her soul, actually slowly raised the corner of her mouth… an extremely strange smile that was a little bit innocent and a little bit crazy!
She said softly in a voice that sounded like a dream, yet extremely clear:
“You… are finally here…”
“I have been waiting for you for a long time… ‘Traveler from a Strange Land’…”
boom–!
Liang’s head felt like it was hit hard by a sledgehammer, and everything went blank in an instant!
She…she knew?! She knew she was coming?! She even…knew that she didn’t belong to this world?!
Her ability to predict the future… is actually this powerful? !
Just when Liang was shocked and dazed by this sudden change, and was about to forcefully break the cage –
Sudden change!
It seemed that Liuli’s words just now triggered something, or because Liang’s mental power touched some kind of restriction, the entire underground space suddenly trembled violently! The alarm runes hidden on the wall instantly lit up with a dazzling red light!
The piercing alarm sounded like a tsunami, instantly resounding throughout the entire Hyuga clan territory!!!
“Woo-woo-woo!!!”
“Oh no! We’re exposed!” Liang’s face changed drastically!
Chapter 65 The alarm suddenly sounded! The rescue operation was exposed! (Old version)
The piercing alarm sounded like the sharpest blade, instantly breaking the silence of the underground space and completely shattering Uchiha Ryo and Scorpion’s plan to sneak in silently!
The shrill beeping sound echoed wildly underground and above ground throughout the Hyuga clan’s territory, accompanied by the dazzling red light of countless alarm runes on the walls, illuminating the originally dark area as bright as day, and filled with a sense of crisis of death!
Liang’s face instantly became extremely ugly!
He never thought that he was just trying to make mental contact, and Liuli just said a word, but it actually triggered the highest level alarm! The defense of the Hyuga clan here is much more strict and sensitive than he imagined!
“Hmph, it seems your ‘bloodline limit’ is not very reliable either.” Scorpion’s cold voice rang in Liang’s ears. Although there was no blame in his voice, the vague murderous intent rose again. Obviously, Scorpion put part of the “responsibility” on Liang for this exposure.
Liang had no time to argue or be afraid. He knew that once the alarm sounded, the defense force of the entire Hyuga clan would be alerted! Countless Hyuga ninjas with their Byakugan open would soon come from all directions like a tide! They had to break the cage, take away Liuli, and then fight their way out in the shortest possible time!
“Senior! Do it!” Liang made a prompt decision without any hesitation!
He suddenly injected his mental power and chakra into [Fate Projection Magic]! This time, he no longer projected ordinary weapons, but focused his mind on the concepts of “destruction” and “penetration”!
“Projection – The Spear That Pierces the Deathly Flying!”
Although he was unable to truly project the legendary god-killing weapon and could not even simulate one ten-thousandth of its power, what he needed at this moment was a “concept” power that was condensed and sharp enough to instantly break through the mental suppression barrier before him!
The air vibrated violently! A shadow of an extremely unstable energy spear made of violent energy, emitting an ominous red glow, condensed in front of Liang! Just by appearing, the surrounding air began to distort!
At the same time, the Red Sand Scorpion also moved! He obviously understood the current situation and did not hold back at all!
The ten fingers of his hands danced like phantoms, and the thick metal scorpion tail behind him suddenly popped out like a venomous snake! The tip of the tail instantly split and deformed, revealing densely packed blades and gun muzzles that flashed with cold light!
“Puppet secret technique – Thousand Machine Blades!”
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——!
Countless tiny, poisoned swords and sharp blades shot towards the barrier of the white jade cage like a rainstorm! At the same time, the micro muzzle at the tip of the scorpion’s tail also began to accumulate chakra, preparing to launch a more powerful attack!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The shadow of the energy spear projected by Liang and the intensive attacks released by Scorpion almost simultaneously slammed into the seemingly soft but in fact extremely tough white jade barrier!
The violent explosion echoed in the narrow underground space! Energy and chakra collided violently, causing violent airflow!
That layer of powerful mental suppression barrier, under the joint attack of the two, twisted and flickered violently, and countless cracks appeared on the surface!
But…it didn’t break immediately after all! The Hyuga clan really spent a lot of money to imprison Liuli!
And within these few short seconds, hurried footsteps and powerful chakra fluctuations were approaching rapidly from all directions!
“The intruders are in the Meditation Prison! Quick! Surround them!”
“Activate maximum defense! We must not let them take ‘that thing’ away!”
“All branch family members, listen up! Form a soft fist formation!”
The cold and angry command was clearly heard by Liang and Xie.
Through the gaps in the metal fence, Liang could even see that at the end of the passage, a large number of Hyuga ninjas dressed in traditional Hyuga costumes, with “caged bird” curse marks on their foreheads and eyes flashing with eerie white light appeared! They surged in like a tide, and instantly surrounded this area completely!
The retreat route has been completely cut off!
Although the barrier of the white jade cage was covered with cracks, it still held on tenaciously!
Inside the cage, Hinata Ruri seemed to be frightened by this drastic change. She held her head and whimpered in pain. The mental energy emanating from her body became even more chaotic and violent!
There are powerful enemies blocking in front and a target behind that may get out of control at any time!
Liang and Xie were instantly plunged into an unprecedented desperate situation!
The leader, who looked to be a very high-ranking Hyuga clan elite, looked at the two people behind the fence and Liuli in the cage with cold eyes, and spoke slowly in an unquestionable voice with endless murderous intent:
“Those who trespass into the forbidden land of Hyuga…”
“——Kill without mercy!”
Chapter 66: Gentle Fist vs. Puppet! A narrow encounter! (Old version)
“Kill without mercy!”
The three cold words echoed in the narrow underground passage like a death sentence. As the Hyuga clan elite finished speaking, the Hyuga ninjas who had been ready for a long time launched an attack instantly!
“Soft Fist Technique – Eight Diagrams Empty Palm!”
“Soft fist technique, acupuncture point pressing!”
“Soft Fist Formation: Sixty-four Palms to Protect the Eight Trigrams!”
At that moment, countless condensed chakra palm prints were like a violent storm, bombarding Uchiha Ryo and Red Sand Scorpion through the metal fence! At the same time, the Hyuga ninjas on the periphery quickly formed a formation, and with their Byakugan locked, almost all of their dodging space was blocked!
Facing such a dense attack, Liang felt his scalp tingling! He knew that with his current strength, if he was hit by any of these attacks, he would probably lose his combat effectiveness immediately!
However, at this critical moment, the Red Sand Scorpion, who had been silent all this time, moved!
His fingers hidden under the crimson shell moved imperceptibly, and a humanoid puppet that had been standing quietly beside him suddenly rushed forward like a cannonball!
The puppet was completely black, with metallic luster gleaming at its joints. Although its core circuit had not been completely repaired, its material itself was extremely hard! It was like the strongest shield, directly blocking Liang and Xie!
Countless Bagua empty palms fiercely bombarded the puppet’s dark body, making a series of dull loud noises! The powerful impact made the puppet retreat again and again, and even some tiny cracks appeared on its body! But it finally withstood this first wave of destructive volleys!
“Hmph, Hinata’s soft fist is nothing but this.” There was a hint of disdain in Scorpion’s hoarse voice.
Then, he controlled the black puppet and launched a violent counterattack!
Countless sharp blades suddenly popped out of the puppet’s arms, and like a rotating meat grinder, they frantically cut at the metal fence! At the same time, several hidden launch ports opened up on the puppet’s body, ejecting dense poison needles and small explosive symbols!
clang clang clang!
Although the metal fence was strong, it began to groan under the puppet’s crazy cutting without regard for loss, and sparks flew everywhere! And those poison needles and explosive talismans caused a lot of trouble and chaos to the Hyuga ninjas outside!
“Block it!”
The elite of the Hyuga clan shouted angrily, stepped forward personally, turned his hands into palms, and accurately hit the vital joints of the puppet!
“Soft Fist Technique – Eight Diagrams Sixty-four Palms!”
Bang bang bang bang!
The dense palm strikes fell on the puppet like raindrops! Although they could not directly penetrate its hard shell, the unique force of the soft fist that could destroy the chakra meridians and internal structure still penetrated the shell and continuously impacted the fragile circuits and joints inside the puppet!
The black puppet’s movements became noticeably slower and stiffer!
The other Hyuga ninjas also reacted and used their soft fists to attack the puppet from all sides!
For a moment, in the narrow space, the soft fist’s palm shadow and the puppet’s sharp blade collided wildly! Chakra and the mechanism clashed fiercely! The scene was extremely chaotic!
Liang knew that relying on Scorpion and a puppet alone would not last long! Hinata’s human wave tactics and soft fist had too obvious a restraining effect!
He must do something immediately!
His eyes once again turned to the cracked white jade cage! He had to break it open as soon as possible to release Liuli!
But the attacks outside were too intense! He simply couldn’t concentrate on performing another high-intensity projection!
what to do?!
Liang’s brain was working fast! His eyes swept across the chaotic battlefield, across the Hyuga ninjas who kept changing their formations and trying to attack from blind spots, and across the tunnels made of ordinary rocks above and below his head…
A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth!
The white eyes are indeed powerful, 360 degrees without blind spots! But what if… I change this “angle”?
“MC Cube – Terrain Transformation!”
Liang suddenly pressed his hands on the ground and the wall! This time, he was no longer doing precise excavation or construction, but… simple and rough destruction and reconstruction!
Boom!
With a violent tremor! The ground beneath Liang’s feet suddenly rose up without warning, forming a steep slope! At the same time, the wall on his side also suddenly protruded outward, turning into an irregular stone wall covered with sharp edges!
This sudden change in terrain instantly disrupted the Hyuga ninjas’ formation and attack rhythm!
Several ninjas who were about to attack from the side lost their balance and fell to the ground! Several ninjas who tried to attack from above were blocked from sight and attack route by the suddenly raised stone wall!
“Watch your step!”
In the chaos, the Hyuga ninjas’ attention was briefly drawn to that place!
Liang seized this fleeting opportunity and injected his mental power into [Fate Projection Magic] again!
“Projection – Demon-Breaking Red Rose!”
He tried to simulate the concept of the legendary treasure again! This time, he chose the red magic gun that could break the magic! What he needed was not the gun’s entity, but its concept of “breaking magic” and “penetrating the barrier”!
A fainter, more unstable red light condensed in his hand! The light was extremely weak, as if it would go out at any time! But the hint of the concept of “destroying the devil” contained in it accurately pointed to the cracked barrier on the white jade cage!
“Break it for me…!”
Liang roared, and pressed the red light fiercely towards the cage barrier!
Chapter 67: Spell Cards Dance! The Power of the Miko Out of Control! (Old Version)
The extremely faint red light, like a candle in the wind, did not make an earth-shattering noise the moment it came into contact with the white jade cage barrier. Instead, it was like a red-hot iron encountering ice and snow, making an extremely slight but clearly audible sound of energy dissipating!
Then, wherever the red light touched the surface of the barrier, which was already covered with cracks, deeper and more thorough cracks quickly spread out like a lit fuse!
Snap… snap… bang!!
With a crisp sound like shattering glass, the extremely tough white jade barrier that was specially used to suppress spiritual energy finally collapsed completely! It turned into energy light spots that were flying all over the sky like stardust!
Liang was delighted, but before he could breathe a sigh of relief, an indescribable, suffocating storm of mental energy suddenly erupted from the broken cage!
“ah–!!!”
A shrill scream with a hint of relief rang out from the center of the cage!
Hyuga Ruri, who had been curled up in the corner, slowly stood up. Her long black hair moved without wind, like a dancing demon snake! In those pure white eyes, there was no longer an empty or weird smile, but was filled with uncontrollable madness, pain, and… a violent aura that seemed to completely destroy the whole world!
The restraints were broken, and the chaotic and huge spiritual energy that had been suppressed for who knows how many years, like a wild beast that had broken free from its shackles, completely lost control and ran wild in her body!
Buzz buzz buzz——!
The air began to vibrate violently! With Liuli as the center, countless colorful and variously shaped energy points began to condense, rotate, and combine out of thin air!
Some of them are as gorgeous as cherry blossoms, some are fluttering like butterflies, some are as clear as ice crystals, and some are as hot as burning flames…
These energy spots quickly combined into various strange “card”-shaped energy bodies with some mysterious rune patterns!
Then, these “Spell Cards” that were emitting terrifying energy fluctuations suddenly accelerated as if they had received some kind of command! They turned into a series of colorful but deadly energy barrages, shooting wildly in all directions indiscriminately!!!
“Spell Card [Dream Seal]!”
“Spell Card [Love Talisman: MasterSpark]!”
“Spell Card [Forbidden: Quadruple Existence]!”
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——!!!
For a moment, the entire underground space was flooded by this gorgeous yet deadly barrage storm!
Countless energy beams, light balls, light blades… poured out like a violent storm! Their speed was astonishingly fast, their trajectories were unpredictable, and their power was terrifying!
Those Hyuga ninjas who had just been thrown into chaos by the change in terrain had no time to make any effective response!
“ah!”
“What’s this?!”
“Defend quickly!!”
Screams, exclamations, and the roar of energy explosions suddenly filled the air!
Some of the weaker branch ninjas who were close by didn’t even have time to take a defensive stance before they were hit directly by the dense barrage of bullets! Their bodies were like being cut by high-energy lasers, vaporizing and decomposing in an instant, without even a trace of blood left!
Even those powerful elites of the clan, faced with such dense and strange energy attacks that were completely beyond their cognition, could only helplessly activate the “Return to Heaven” to defend themselves!
However, the barrage released by Liuli in an out-of-control state seemed to have some special “rules” or “concepts” attached to it! Some energy points that seemed to be of little power could easily penetrate the chakra defense and directly act on the target’s spirit or soul!
Many Hyuga ninjas who activated “Kaiten” blocked most of the physical impact, but they still screamed in pain and their eyes were dazed, obviously they had suffered severe damage on the mental level!
Even the elite elder of the clan who was fighting with the black puppet was affected by the sudden storm of indiscriminate barrage and had to focus on defense, causing his movements to be noticeably delayed!
“What kind of power is this?!”
The elder looked at the gorgeous barrage that seemed like the end of the world, his eyes filled with horror and disbelief! This was not a ninjutsu at all! It was not any known bloodline limit! This was simply like… the power of gods or monsters that only appeared in myths and legends!
The instigator, Hyuga Ruri, seemed to be completely immersed in the pleasure and pain of the power runaway. She was suspended in the air, her white sleeves fluttering wildly, and she let out a meaningless scream that sounded like singing and crying. She waved her hands like a conductor, controlling the devastating barrage storm, turning the entire underground space into a purgatory of death!
Liang and Xie were also affected by this sudden indiscriminate attack!
Liang quickly used MC blocks to build layers of shelters and activated the [Magic Gauntlets] for defense, but he was still hit by several highly penetrating energy beams, leaving several charred scars on his arms and shoulders!
The black puppet controlled by Scorpion was the first to bear the brunt! Although it was made of hard material, it groaned under the bombardment of countless bullets containing special powers, and the armor on its body kept peeling off and shattering!
“Crazy! This woman is completely crazy!”
Liang looked at the gorgeous yet terrifying scene in front of him, feeling shocked and horrified.
This is… the power that resonates with the concept of the [Touhou Project] module? !
It’s really insanely powerful! But… it’s too easy to lose control!
Although Liuli’s power temporarily wiped out most of the enemies, it also put them in an extremely dangerous situation!
If she can’t regain her sanity as soon as possible, I’m afraid all of them will be completely swallowed up by this out-of-control barrage storm!
Chapter 68: The bird in the cage is cursed! On the verge of running away! (Old version)
The gorgeous and deadly barrage storm continued to rage, turning the narrow underground space into a gorgeous purgatory of light and shadow. The screams of the Hyuga ninjas and the sounds of the broken defensive ninjutsu came one after another, and the air was filled with the smell of burning energy and disturbing mental fluctuations.
Uchiha Ryo hid behind the shelter built with MC blocks, his expression extremely solemn.
The power of Hyuga Ruri is indeed stronger than one could imagine. The indiscriminate barrage of bullets has an outstanding effect of clearing the field. It instantly defeated the Hyuga ninjas who originally had an absolute advantage and left them without any chance to fight back.
But the problem is that this power is completely out of control!
Liuli was suspended in mid-air, her eyes closed, her brows furrowed, her delicate face full of pain and madness. She seemed unable to control the runaway energy in her body, and could only let it pour out like a flood, destroying everything around her, including herself!
Liang could clearly feel that Liuli’s mental power was being consumed at an extremely terrifying rate. Her body was trembling slightly, and even some tiny energy cracks began to appear on the surface of her skin!
If this continues, let alone saving her, she herself would probably collapse completely due to the backlash of power!
“We must find a way to make her stop!” Liang was extremely anxious.
However, just as he was about to take the risk and try to get close to Liuli to see if he could use the system to intervene, an old man’s roar filled with majesty and anger exploded like thunder on the chaotic battlefield!
“Evil creature! Don’t stop!”
The surviving Hyuga ninjas retreated to the sides like a tide, revealing an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in the family’s finery, and with a majestic aura! It was the elite elder of the Hyuga family who had commanded the battle before!
At this moment, the elder’s face was livid, his eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger and a hint of… barely perceptible fear! Obviously, the power Liuli displayed, which was completely beyond his comprehension, also made him feel a huge threat!
He stared at the figure in the air that looked like a witch of destruction, and quickly formed seals with his hands! A huge and pure chakra burst out from his body!
“Since you refuse to accept your fate, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
“Hyuga Secret Technique – Bird in a Cage – Soul-Destroying Binding!”
Following the elder’s stern shout, the more complex and clear “Bird in a Cage” seal on his forehead, which represented the clan’s identity, suddenly lit up!
At the same time, Hinata Ruri, who was suspended in the air, seemed to have received some extremely terrible stimulation, and suddenly let out a more shrill and painful scream!
On her smooth forehead, a light blue, birdcage-like curse pattern appeared! It became clearer and more ferocious at a speed visible to the naked eye!
“Aa …
Unimaginable pain swept through Liuli’s consciousness like a tide! It was the cruelest curse power from the depths of the soul, specially used to bind and destroy the spirit of the branch family!
The power of the curse and the rampaging spiritual energy in her body collided even more fiercely! Two completely different forces tore and collided wildly in her body!
Liuli’s body began to tremble violently, and blood even began to flow out of her seven orifices! The energy barrage released from her body became more violent, more chaotic, and more disordered!
Countless twisted beams of light, exploding energy balls, and even some spell cards with strange black lightning, like fireworks that have lost control, bombarded in all directions without any aim!
The entire underground space began to shake violently! Walls, ceilings, floors… everything was constantly cracking and collapsing under the violent energy impact! The spatial structure seemed to be becoming unstable, and even some subtle, mosaic-like distortions appeared!
“Oh no! She’s going to go completely berserk!” Liang’s face changed drastically!
He could feel that Liuli’s mental state was on the verge of collapse! If she continued like this, she would probably completely self-destruct under the double backlash of the curse and her own power! She might even… detonate the huge, unstable energy in her body and raze the entire area to the ground!
“Tsk… troublesome woman!”
Even the Red Sand Scorpion, who had been watching indifferently, seemed to sense the danger at this moment. He controlled the damaged black puppet to retreat quickly, and cursed in a low voice. Obviously, he did not expect that things would develop to such an out-of-control point.
The elder Hyuga who cast the curse seal also turned pale at this moment, his eyes full of horror! He obviously underestimated the terrifying power in Liuli’s body! The caged bird curse seal not only failed to suppress her, but also completely triggered the crisis!
“Quick! Stop her! Use sealing techniques!”
The elder shouted at the top of his lungs, trying to organize the remaining tribesmen to make amends.
But it all seems too late!
The energy fluctuations emanating from Liuli’s body had reached an extremely terrifying peak! In her pure white eyes, madness and destruction completely replaced rationality!
She seemed to have become a pure human disaster that only knew how to release destructive energy!
Liang knew that he couldn’t wait any longer!
She must be stopped immediately! Otherwise, all of them, including himself and Scorpion, will be completely devoured by this out-of-control power!
But…how can I get close to Liuli, who is like the center of an energy storm? And how can I comfort her soul that is on the verge of collapse?
Liang’s eyes once again turned to the crazy flashing icon on the system panel that was listed alongside Liuli’s name and represented the concept of the [Touhou Project] module…
Perhaps… the only way is…
Chapter 69 Module Resonance? Forced Link! (Old Version)
A destructive energy storm raged before their eyes. Hinata Ruri was like a witch floating in the eye of the storm. Her beautiful face was distorted in pain, and the violent aura emanating from her body was enough to make anyone retreat.
Uchiha Ryo hid behind the crumbling MC bunker, his heart pounding but his brain working at an unprecedented speed.
The situation was completely out of control. Elder Hyuga’s curse not only failed to control Liuli, but also stimulated her to the brink of a complete rampage. If this continued, let alone saving people, all of them would be buried with this poor girl!
Conventional methods have completely failed. The only hope to stop Liuli from self-destruction seems to be pinned on an unknown module called [Touhou Project] that is highly compatible with her!
Liang didn’t know what this module specifically represented, but he knew that the module editor system itself might be able to establish some connection with this homologous power!
This is an extremely risky idea!
Actively contacting an individual who was on the verge of going berserk, whose energy was as chaotic as a nuclear explosion, and trying to establish a connection with the unknown, powerful module power in her body… This was like sticking your hand into a running meat grinder! If he was not careful, his own spirit might be completely torn apart by the violent energy!
Moreover, doing so will inevitably expose more secrets of the module editor, especially in front of the shrewd and cunning “collaborator” Scorpion!
But…does he have any other choice?
Looking at the girl struggling in pain in mid-air, who might collapse completely at any time, looking at the Hyuga ninjas in the distance who were also in desperate situations and terrified, and then thinking of Toru and Mikoto who were still anxiously waiting outside…
Liang’s eyes suddenly became extremely firm!
Let’s bet!
For Liuli! For the future! For that damn “Modular Ninja Village”! He had to make this risky move!
“Senior Scorpion! Help me buy some time!”
Liang suddenly shouted to Scorpion not far away, with unquestionable determination in his tone.
Xie seemed to be stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting that this “assistant” who had always behaved respectfully and cautiously would suddenly speak to him in such an almost commanding tone. But when he saw the desperate madness in Liang’s eyes and the increasingly dangerous state of Liuli in mid-air, he seemed to understand something.
“Hmph, you ignorant little brat.” Scorpion snorted coldly, but still controlled the broken black puppet and rushed again towards the Hyuga ninjas who were trying to approach Liuli and preparing to cast sealing techniques, buying precious time for Liang.
Liang no longer hesitated! He took a deep breath and injected all the remaining mental power and chakra in his body into the [Module Editor] system in his mind without reservation!
He did not activate the MC or Fate module, but instead focused his attention entirely on the system panel, on the icon that represented the concept of the [Touhou Project] module and was flashing madly!
“System! Try to establish a link with the target! Energy guidance! Mental soothing!”
He was screaming wildly in his heart!
Buzz——!!!
The system panel instantly burst into an unprecedentedly strong light! Countless complex data streams passed by Liang’s eyes like a waterfall!
[Warning! The target’s spiritual energy is detected to be extremely unstable! The risk of forced connection is extremely high! ][Warning! The module concept in the target is highly active and chaotic! It may cause the link to fail and trigger backlash! ][Warning! The host’s mental power/chakra is seriously insufficient! Forcible connection may cause mental breakdown! ]A series of glaring warning messages popped up crazily! But Liang couldn’t care less!
He faced the energy storm that was enough to tear apart his soul, and approached Liuli in mid-air step by step with difficulty!
The violent barrage of bullets fell on him like raindrops! The temporary shield built by the MC blocks was instantly shattered! The light of the [Magic Gauntlet] also quickly dimmed! His body was rubbed by the energy, leaving deep scars that could be seen to the bone! The blood instantly dyed his clothes red!
But he didn’t stop!
He gritted his teeth, and with amazing willpower, he braved the energy storm and rushed to the bottom of Liuli!
“Link—established!”
Liang roared, and through the module editor system, he transformed all his spiritual thoughts into an invisible yet extremely tough bridge, and forcibly pierced into Liuli’s chaotic spiritual world!
boom–!!!
It was like two stars colliding! Liang felt as if his consciousness was instantly thrown into an alternate dimension filled with endless light and shadow, chaotic rules, and crazy mumbling! Countless meaningless runes, bullet screen trajectories, and the girl’s painful screams and desperate prayers, like a tsunami, impacted his soul!
His consciousness seemed to completely collapse and dissipate in the next second!
But at the brink of destruction, he seemed to… catch a very faint core of consciousness hidden under the endless chaos, belonging to Liuli herself, longing to be saved!
“Catch…her!”
Liang used up his last bit of strength, transformed his will, which was also on the verge of breaking, into an invisible hand, and tightly grasped the faint flame of consciousness!
Then, he stopped fighting against the chaotic energy and tried to… convey the purest and most peaceful intention.
“Don’t be afraid… I’m here…”
Buzz……
It seems like an illusion, but also like a miracle.
When Liang’s weak but pure thought was transmitted, Liuli’s violent and chaotic spiritual world seemed to… stagnate for a moment very slightly?
Those eyes that were originally filled with madness and destruction seemed to have… a very brief moment of…stability?
She slowly lowered her head and looked at the young man below who was covered in blood, staggering, but still looking at her with firm eyes.
Her lips moved slightly, and unconsciously, as if she was mumbling in a dream, she uttered a few extremely vague syllables that seemed to contain some kind of fateful connection:
“elder brother……?”
Chapter 70: Temporarily awake! Internal and external cooperation! (Old version)
That call, which was like a dream talk, carrying endless confusion and a hint of strange dependence, was like a powerful sedative. It instantly penetrated Uchiha Ryo’s consciousness that was on the verge of collapse, and miraculously tore a tiny crack in Hinata Ruri’s violent and chaotic spiritual world.
Liuli, who was suspended in mid-air, seemed to have slowed down her violent shaking. Her eyes, which were originally filled with madness and destruction, were still chaotic, but deep inside, there was a very faint hint of…confusion.
She stared blankly at the young man below, who was covered in blood but still looking at her with a firm gaze. She seemed not to understand why she had such a strong sense of familiarity and… trust towards him, as if it came from the depths of her soul.
With this extremely subtle change in her mental state, the power of the devastating barrage of bullets around her actually weakened a little! Although it was still violent, it was no longer completely disorderly and indiscriminately attacking like before.
Chance!
Liang immediately seized this fleeting opportunity!
He knew that Liuli’s “awake” state was extremely unstable, and she could be swallowed by pain and madness again at any time! He had to take her away from here immediately!
“Liuli! Look at me!”
Liang endured the severe pain and backlash caused by the mental link and shouted to her with all his strength, “Trust me! I will take you out!”
His voice seemed to have some strange magic, and it penetrated Liuli’s chaotic consciousness again. Liuli’s eyes seemed to be clearer. Although she still couldn’t fully control her power, she subconsciously… moved part of the violent barrage away from Liang’s direction!
“Good job, kid!”
Not far away, the hoarse voice of the Red Sand Scorpion could be heard, with a hint of subtle surprise and… urging, “Don’t waste time! Cover me!”
Obviously, Scorpion also noticed the change in Liuli’s state and the weakening of the power of the barrage, and immediately seized the opportunity to counterattack and break through!
He was seen controlling the damaged black puppet, which suddenly burst out its last potential! The mechanism inside the puppet was running frantically, and countless poisoned Senbon, sharp blades, and even some powerful small explosive puppets were pouring towards the Hyuga ninjas who were trying to reorganize their defenses and perform sealing techniques!
“Stop them! We can’t let them get away!”
Elder Hyuga was shocked and angry, and shouted loudly, while forming seals with his hands, preparing to use a more powerful secret technique of the clan!
But how could Liang and Xie give them another chance!
“Liuli! Help me!”
Liang shouted to Liuli in mid-air again, and at the same time transmitted a simple thought of “attack in that direction” through the mental link!
Perhaps it was out of inexplicable trust in Liang, or perhaps it was an instinctive reaction when out of control, Liuli actually subconsciously… blasted a portion of the powerful energy barrage, like a precision-guided missile, at the Hyuga elder who was forming a seal!
The elder’s face changed drastically, and he had to give up the spell in a hurry, and used all his strength to activate “Tian Hui” for defense! But the power of Liuli’s barrage in an out-of-control state was so terrifying! Even the elder-level “Tian Hui” was bombarded with flashing lights and was about to fall! The whole person was shocked by the huge impact force and retreated repeatedly, and his blood was boiling!
Take this opportunity!
“Senior Scorpion! It’s now!” Liang roared!
Scorpion had already understood what he meant! He controlled the black puppet to violently knock away several Hyuga ninjas who tried to stop him. At the same time, the metal scorpion tail behind him popped out like lightning and accurately wrapped around Hyuga Ruri, who was in mid-air and about to fall into coma again due to the backlash of power!
“MC Cube—Cover!”
Liang squeezed out all his remaining mental strength and activated his MC ability!
A large number of [cobblestone blocks] and [mud blocks] rose from the ground as if they were free, building thick and messy walls and obstacles behind them! Although these things could not stop the full-strength attack of the Hyuga masters, they were enough to hinder their sight and pursuit for a short time!
“Walk!”
Liang growled, without hesitation, turned around and rushed in the direction that Scorpion had pointed out before, which was connected to the abandoned culvert!
Scorpion controlled the black puppet, carrying the unconscious Liuli, and followed closely behind!
“Chase! Chase quickly! We can’t let them get away with the ‘container’!”
Behind him came the angry roar of Elder Hyuga, as well as the dull sound of countless soft fists and Bagua palms hitting the MC stone wall!
But Liang couldn’t care less!
He had only one thought – escape! Take Liuli with him and escape from this damn place!
With Liuli, who had temporarily regained consciousness, and Liang and Xie’s brief “internal and external cooperation” with their own ulterior motives, they actually managed to tear open a way out of the desperate situation!
However, can they really escape successfully? Will the Hyuga clan give up so easily?