"Regarding Orochimaru, his approach focuses on discarding the healing ability and enhancing the ability to control fire, giving the user high-temperature attacks and the power to launch fiery assaults," Tsunade explained.
"Maya Hansen is currently with Orochimaru in his lab."
It was clear that Tsunade and Orochimaru had divided the Extremis virus research into two branches: one focusing on healing and recovery, the other on offensive capabilities.
"Both of your research directions are excellent, especially yours, Tsunade," Charles remarked.
"For us, giving ordinary people fire-release abilities doesn't add much value. However, developing a serum that can heal injuries and regrow limbs would be immensely beneficial. It could help not only us but also many injured and disabled individuals."
Tsunade nodded, "Back in Konoha, I always envisioned spreading medical ninjutsu widely. If something like this had existed then, the war might not have dragged on for so long, causing so many casualties. Especially for those ninjas who had to retire due to disabilities."
Charles nodded, "While we can't change the past, successful research on this could change the future."
"I'll work on it diligently," Tsunade said resolutely.
"Good luck!" Charles encouraged her before leaving the lab, not wanting to disturb her work further.
If this project is successfully developed, it will be of great help to him, and it can be regarded as a development that changes the world.
As for Orochimaru's research direction, it is also a good project. After the successful development, he will have one more product to sell.
…
Back in his room-
Charles instructed Red Queen to craft a mask using vibranium. Then, he took out the 20 units of the new element given by Tony.
Ding! Detected items suitable for recharge. Proceed with recharging?
"Recharge."
Ding! Recharge successful. 10,000 gold coins acquired!
Charles's recently had lifted eight layers of the seal, bringing him eight magical items. After recharging them, he accumulated a total of 16,000 gold coins, bringing his current total to 76,199 coins.
With the recharge complete, Charles entered the system space to browse the updated system store for ninja fragments. Finding nothing of interest, he refrained from making any purchases.
"Red Queen."
"Yes, Master."
"Notify Shino Aburame and Eddie to meet me at the base tomorrow. I have a mission for them."
"Understood, Master."
The next day, Eddie and Shino Aburame arrived at the base.
In the meeting room, Charles addressed them, "Eddie, I have a task for you."
Eddie responded respectfully, "Yes, sir. What is it?"
"In the Ten Rings incident, the Mandarin impersonator, Trevor, has been sentenced and imprisoned. Your job is to conduct an exclusive interview with him."
Eddie, feeling confident, said, "No problem, sir. This kind of work is right up my alley."
"Do you have any specific themes in mind for the interview?" Eddie asked.
Charles shook his head. "No specific requirements. Feel free to handle it as you see fit."
Then, turning to Shino Aburame, Charles instructed, "Shino, your task is to accompany Eddie for the interview with Trevor. Your job is to leave a parasitic insect on him. I need you to monitor Trevor's location constantly and report to me immediately if he leaves the prison."
"Understood, Lord Charles," Shino responded.
Curious, Eddie asked, "Sir, are you expecting someone to target Trevor? Isn't he just a puppet?"
Charles smiled. "No, the Ten Rings organization is real. By impersonating them, Trevor might attract the real Ten Rings. Shino's goal is to use Trevor to locate their headquarters."
Eddie, intrigued, remarked, "I didn't expect the Ten Rings to be real. This just got interesting."
Charles waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, go make your preparations."
"Yes, Lord Charles!" Eddie and Shino left the meeting room.
Outside, Eddie communicated with Venom, "Buddy, why were you so quiet just now? That's not like you."
Venom's voice echoed in Eddie's mind, "Terrifying... it was too terrifying. This base has too many presences that can destroy me. I felt very uncomfortable."
Venom's voice was faint, and he seemed to be cowering inside Eddie, not daring to show himself.
Seeing this, Eddie almost laughed out loud. After walking for a bit, he turned to Shino and said, "I'll need to prepare for the interview first. Once I get the interview approval, I'll contact you, and we'll go together."
Shino, hands in his pockets and wearing dark sunglasses, stopped and said, "Call me when you're ready."
With that, Shino disappeared in a flash, leaving Eddie to marvel, "What a cool and silent guy. Too bad he's so young."
Eddie then left Charles's base, hopped on his motorcycle, and went to pick up his girlfriend from work.
…
A week later-
In a New York prison-
The door to Trevor's cell opened, and a guard entered, saying, "Trevor, a journalist named Eddie is here to interview you. Get ready; I'll take you to the interview room shortly."
Trevor looked at the guard and asked, "Can I refuse?"
The guard replied sternly, "No, you don't have the right to refuse this."
Trevor argued, "I remember that under federal law, as a convict, I have the right to refuse interviews. What's in it for me if I agree to this interview?"
The guard pulled out his baton and looked at Trevor, "I don't know what benefits you might get from participating in the interview. But if you refuse, I believe you'll have trouble immediately. This is a request from high up."
Seeing the baton and a thick Oxford dictionary the guard pulled from a drawer, Trevor hesitated, then smiled, "An interview sounds like a great idea. Why would I refuse?"
Disappointed that Trevor gave in so easily, the guard put down the dictionary and baton, grumbling, "Follow me, then."
The guard escorted Trevor to the interview room, where Eddie and Shino, who had already prepared, were waiting.
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