Chapter 71: CHAPTER 70 - A Big Scoop
The next evening, Hyuga Mirai had fully accepted the second scientific template, and the massive influx of knowledge left him feeling dizzy. After standing up, he took a moment to regain his composure before slowly beginning to organize the memories that filled his mind.
[Scientific Template System]
Host: Hyuga Mirai
Extracted Functions:
1. Genus
2. Tony Stark
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The scientist template he had acquired this time was from Tony Stark, a top-tier billionaire, scientist, inventor, playboy, and a man with many prestigious titles from the Marvel Universe. Stark also had some expertise in gene engineering, though he was not as skilled as Dr. Genus. However, in the Marvel world, he was at least a top-level engineer.
What made Tony Stark especially formidable was his incredible learning ability. His extraordinary talent, combined with an exceptional understanding, allowed him to master knowledge that would take an average person ten years to fully comprehend in a much shorter time.
After absorbing Tony Stark's knowledge, Hyuga Mirai became proficient in fields like nuclear fusion research, nuclear reactor design, artificial intelligence invention, small aircraft design, and energy research. These fields were all at the level of a top-tier engineer, with some even reaching the pinnacle of global expertise. As Mirai was planning to build a nuclear reactor power furnace for his biomechanical assistant, Tony Stark's knowledge gave him over a 200% guarantee of success.
"Networking, artificial intelligence, satellite surveillance... the possibilities have expanded," Hyuga Mirai mused to himself. With Stark's knowledge, there was so much he wanted to do, it felt like he needed a thousand clones just to get everything done. "I hope that gal outside is a useful talent. Otherwise, she'll have to become my test subject."
Mirai dispelled his barrier technique, opened the door, and walked outside. As soon as he stepped out, he saw Ayaka Uzumaki holding a box of sushi in her left hand and a pair of chopsticks in her right, stuffing sushi into her mouth. Judging by the sushi, it looked like expensive caviar sushi.
"Ugh, Lord Ninja..." Ayaka Uzumaki froze when she saw Hyuga Mirai walk out, startled. She tried to quickly swallow the sushi in her mouth but nearly choked on it. Blushing, she hurriedly greeted him and took a sip of water to wash down the sushi.
Hyuga Mirai didn't respond. Instead, he glanced around the room. It wasn't exactly messy, though there were signs that some scrolls had been opened. He wasn't sure how much had been learned. A bit of money was left on the table, suggesting that she had spent quite a bit in just a day.
Ayaka Uzumaki cautiously spoke up, "Ninja-sama, this is the dinner I prepared for you."
Hyuga Mirai gave a brief glance at the ten food boxes on the table. The sushi box had a long strap that had been tied, the same box she had been eating from. It seemed like she had bought it for him but couldn't resist eating half of it, so she tied it back up, not expecting him to come out so soon. She hadn't had time to clean up.
"How's the learning going?" Hyuga Mirai asked nonchalantly while picking up a sushi box.
Ayaka Uzumaki replied carefully, "I've memorized everything, but I've only learned one of the three-body techniques."
Hyuga Mirai paused, his hand hovering over the sushi. He hadn't expected this answer. Ayaka, thinking she had disappointed him, immediately hurried to add, "I'll speed up the learning. By tomorrow morning, I'll master all three techniques!"
"No need to rush. At this pace, it's enough. I'll be leaving here tomorrow. Find a place to settle down. I'll come by occasionally to assign you tasks. And remember, don't think about running away," Hyuga Mirai said in a flat tone. Despite her being a member of the Uzumaki clan, she was someone he could train. With her speed of learning, she was probably in the top ranks even in the Ninja Academy.
The Uzumaki clan would make for excellent allies. Moreover, it seemed Ayaka had quite a bit of potential. It was worth putting in the effort to train her.
Once she mastered sealing techniques, Hyuga Mirai would consider teaching her medical ninjutsu. With her chakra possessing a unique Yang Release attribute, not learning medical ninjutsu would be a waste.
As for knowledge outside of the ninja world, unless Ayaka had the same level of research talent as Orochimaru, Hyuga Mirai had no intention of teaching her anything related to that.
The memories from his shadow clone had returned after it was dismissed last night. The mission in the Land of Fire's capital had gone smoothly, and his clone had also gathered intelligence on several large trading guilds. This was a spontaneous idea from the shadow clone, but it perfectly aligned with Mirai's objectives.
Hyuga Mirai had already mapped out his future plans. However, he was still young, and both his power and resources required time to accumulate. Leaving Konoha now would grant him freedom, but he would face endless pursuit by the ANBU, and the Hyuga clan would also get involved. At that point, he wouldn't have time to focus on his research and would constantly have to be on guard against Konoha's attacks.
Unless he joined a force that wasn't afraid of Konoha and could protect him, the Akatsuki or the great nations were his only real options. But joining them would be no different from staying in Konoha. At least in Konoha, he could use their ready-made laboratories, even if it was inconvenient, as he'd always need to wear a false mask.
After leaving a sum of money and scrolls for Ayaka's future training, Hyuga Mirai warned her not to reveal any abnormalities, as even within the Land of Fire, she wouldn't be completely safe.
He sealed a chakra mark on Ayaka's arm, both to monitor her movements and protect her. If she encountered danger, she could release the seal, and his chakra would summon a shadow clone to handle any danger below the rank of Jonin.
With his instructions given, Hyuga Mirai set off toward the Land of Rivers' frontline camp. The mission's deadline was nearly over, and he had just enough time to return.
(End of Chapter)
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