Seven different Ninja Souls. Such immense power. This is the fundamental reason why Laomoto Khan is the Boss of the Soukaiya, and why he cares so much about Yoroshi-san's pharmaceuticals.
Although this is due to his own formidable strength and exceptional talent, it is undeniable that all of this was achieved with the help of Yoroshi-san and Dr. Lee.
As one of the few visionaries in the ninja world, he believes in the power of technology. Reality forces one to believe it; megacorporations already possess the power to exterminate ninjas.
However, it is clear that few realize this. Most ninjas still cling to their old-fashioned thinking, believing that so-called technology, no matter how powerful, is merely a tool in the hands of ordinary people.
As long as they wish, they believe they can eliminate the so-called corporate executives at any time, seize the megacorporations' controllers, and become Dark Emperors.
As for why they haven't acted? Most ninjas have no organization, and it is quite normal for those fighting alone to be annihilated by corporations.
On the other hand, the history of ninjas has been severed. A mysterious existence is constantly hunting ninjas, and possessed individuals like them have absolutely no intelligence on it. They cannot guarantee their survival before such an eldritch existence.
One must know that even the Mythic-grade ninjas of ancient times, and the ninja progenitor Katsu Wan Soh, died in the distant past—a past when humanity had not yet mastered technology.
The only reason Laomoto Khan dares to launch an attack now is that Saburo Arasaka has walked right into the trap. This is the best and only opportunity; the opponent is already aware of the existence of ninjas.
Golden armor moved out of thin air, manipulated by powerful telekinesis. Laomoto Khan's telekinesis lifted it and rapidly equipped it onto his body.
The sturdy physique, now clad in this suit of armor, appeared incredibly solid, just like a general.
"Saburo Arasaka! Coming to Night City is the biggest failure of a decision you have made in your entire life!"
It is time to end everything. Laomoto Khan sent down the order: attack Arasaka Tower tomorrow night. With one day of preparation time, it's unknown how many men can be gathered, but he alone is enough!
Coincidentally, both sides set the same time—action at night...
...
Far outside the city, on the wasteland—no, it is no longer a wasteland here, but a factory composed of various equipment.
A steady stream of various equipment was being automatically assembled on the assembly line. Large engineering machines, and even another Atmosphere Controller, were already in production.
The productivity and technology of the AIs have been rolled to the extreme in recent years. The black tech concepts provided by Schwarzer have been iterated multiple times, to a degree that humans can no longer comprehend.
The cloud layer in the sky showed no change, thick enough to block any equipment's prying eyes. The European Space Agency, which held space superiority, witnessed this scene but merely treated it as severe weather.
In human history, such terrifying hurricanes have appeared before, not to mention that with the current environment polluted and destroyed to this extent, no extreme weather would be surprising.
Living high above in space and lunar bases, they naturally wouldn't care about the life and death of people on the planet. For clouds of such thickness, to gather data, they would have to send personnel personally; any remote equipment would be ineffective against it.
The European Space Agency naturally wouldn't do such a thing. They are busy colluding with Saburo Arasaka, plotting together against the so-called supernatural power, the power of ninjas.
"The other two Atmosphere Controllers have been manufactured and can be activated at any time, covering the entire Americas within the instrument's range."
"Incidentally, our food production equipment has met the requirements ahead of schedule. Everyone's production efficiency has improved again, completing the task early."
Bartmoss, promoted to AI butler, approached Schwarzer to report the current situation.
It seems that because Schwarzer said she would give the AIs citizenship, it stimulated their gratitude. The task originally scheduled for three days was solved a day early.
Countless AIs are already autonomously writing little stories about Schwarzer's kindness. Especially the guy who used the excuse of getting water to spy on news in the office that day—they are spreading the story more and more exaggeratedly.
They even started saying she is the Cyber Messiah, who will send down a great flood to cleanse the world and lead humans and AIs to a new world.
These devices are a test for them, and Eden will be built from this.
At first glance, it makes a bit of sense. The 'Utopia' she wants to build is indeed the Promised Land for humanity, though it only achieves 'basic sustenance'.
So it is time to launch the holy war and liberate humanity from the rule of the megacorporations!
"Then it is time to begin. Maximize the influence range of the Atmosphere Controllers and control the entire Americas first."
"The commander-in-chief will be Tendo Alice. Try not to hurt anyone—of course, just 'try'."
Schwarzer proposed a new contract—no killing. Of course, this is just an optional objective, not mandatory. After all, how can there be a war without death?
"Your orders! We will rule... liberate all of humanity!" Bartmoss paused, almost slipping up.
Saying 'liberate' is actually just a more authoritarian rule. The problem of megacorporations is already unsolvable; at least ordinary people cannot resist it.
Even so-called legends like V and Johnny Silverhand have little influence on the corporations. At most, they have some impact on Arasaka Corporation, but even if Arasaka Corporation collapses, another megacorporation will inherit their position.
To solve this unsolvable Cyberpunk puzzle, one can only rely on a Deus Ex Machina. She is responsible for this: establishing a new order to 'sustain humanity'.
She will provide humanity with unlimited supplies and life security, letting them try to become 'kind', or she will help them become 'kind'. After a few generations, when a new social atmosphere is formed, it is not impossible for a Utopia to be born.
Of course, just thinking about how many difficulties there will actually be makes her head ache...
For example, conflicts of thought between different people, differences between AIs and humans, and whether over-guiding them to be 'kind' will lead to overcorrection, or if humans without threats will be raised to be useless...
She doesn't want to manage these things anymore. Believe in the wisdom of future generations! As for who the so-called future generation is?
"Achoo—"
Alice, who was playing games in the dormitory, felt a sudden chill and sneezed violently.
She suddenly had a premonition that her easy daily life of playing games was gone forever.
At the same time, the command from Schwarzer was sent to her personal terminal.
"Earth Online? A new game?"
A very deceptive title. It wasn't until Alice finished reading it that she suddenly realized what was happening.
"Liberate the whole world, and also arrange the follow-up, formulating new policies."
"Eh? Me?!"
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