"Not bad!"
"Later, I'll go with you to check the experimental results. If everything looks good, we can start mass production immediately. Who knows, maybe the second support team you lead will have a few more ninja subordinates~"
Luca completely trusted what Mitsuki said.
The subordinates synthesized by his cheat system wouldn't fabricate research results to defraud funding like ordinary researchers might.
However, just because there was no subjective deception didn't mean there were no objective oversights.
It was necessary to bring Sherry along to verify the results and ensure there were no flaws Mitsuki himself hadn't noticed.
It's a pity. This Chakra enhancement essentially relies on the SMILE fruit. Even though Mitsuki says there's no conflict with animal will, I'd better not try it myself.
Although it wasn't an absolute rule that eating a second Devil Fruit meant certain death—and Mitsuki's enhancement was technically distinct from consuming a raw fruit—Luca didn't intend to risk his life just for a Chakra boost.
Not being able to use those flashy ninjutsu was a bit regrettable, but since Luca could already manipulate Hextech energy, he wasn't as desperate for this enhancement as before.
Ninjas from Naruto are pretty well-rounded. Using this to enhance clone soldiers is perfect. I just don't know if the 'Chakra Clones' can be stacked with the Ascension Rite after modification.
"Forget it, let's try it after we make them."
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally, Luca looked back at Mitsuki, who was standing quietly before him.
Even Luca had to admit...
What an outstanding subordinate!
Whether in terms of combat power, personality, or research ability, Mitsuki was absolutely impeccable.
I'm kinda jealous of Orochimaru... Oh wait, Mitsuki is my subordinate now. Never mind, not jealous anymore~
Enough small talk.
Although Luca was eager to verify Mitsuki's research results, since he was already here, Luca decided to let him test "Pandora 2.0" first before they headed out together.
He pushed aside a pile of random lab equipment and pulled out a pure black case, placing it in front of Mitsuki.
Compared to "Pandora 1.0," this version incorporated some tech from the [Tactical Black Box], making "Pandora 2.0" significantly smaller.
It was only slightly larger than a standard suitcase.
With this size, Mitsuki didn't even need his Summoning Jutsu to retrieve it remotely; carrying it around wouldn't be a hassle for anyone.
"Go ahead, try out this weapon."
As a custom-made weapon for Mitsuki, "Pandora 2.0" had two basic forms: a 1.5-meter greatsword and an ultra-long-range electromagnetic sniper rifle. The other seven forms were all tailored to ninja combat styles.
Yes, although he kept the name "Pandora," Luca didn't create a weapon with truly infinite forms.
It wasn't that he couldn't do it, but each form required an additional independent demon soul. Considering "cost" and practicality, adding too many forms yielded diminishing returns. In the end, he kept only the nine most practical independent forms.
The weapon's core used demon materials as a power source, and a large amount of Vibranium was added during manufacturing to increase durability.
One melee, one ranged—2 "Standard Combat Forms."
5 "Mage Forms" specifically designed to enhance the Five Elements Ninjutsu.
1 "Super Fuma Shuriken Form" suitable for mid-range combat.
And finally, 1 "Armor Form" for comprehensive combat enhancement.
Among the "Mage Forms," there were distinctions: "Wind" and "Lightning" focused on boosting the wearer's speed, while "Earth," "Water," and "Fire" focused on defense and large-scale attack release.
As Mitsuki tested each form one by one, attacks of various elemental attributes flashed through the testing ground. Occasionally, Mitsuki himself would turn into a blur, maneuvering nimbly across the field.
"Finally, try the Armor. To accommodate your body modification, I put a lot of effort into the Armor Mode."
Hearing Luca's command, Mitsuki, currently in "Wind Form" with massive black thrusters on his arms and legs, stopped abruptly.
Nodding slightly, he focused his will.
The oversized, gauntlet-like thrusters on his arms and legs rapidly disassembled into individual black components, scattering around him.
In the blink of an eye, these black parts snapped back into place, covering Mitsuki's entire body.
The "Pandora," originally just the size of a suitcase, reassembled into a full-body power armor standing over three meters tall.
Thick, intimidating full-body armor, combined with the cold, lethal aesthetic of black metal.
At this moment, Mitsuki looked like a battlefield slaughter machine born from the union of future technology and demonic aesthetics.
Seeing this, Luca nodded in satisfaction. While admiring his own aesthetic sense, he didn't forget to introduce the functions.
"The Armor Form partially integrates the characteristics of all five attributes. It doesn't have additional handheld weapons, but both hands can independently release high-pressure water cutters. The independent thrusters on the hands, feet, and back can all use air blasts and explosive flames to increase speed and attack power. The armor itself can continuously release lightning attacks. And when the feet touch the ground, you can manipulate the earth to a certain extent, achieving effects similar to Earth Style jutsu."
Mitsuki didn't hesitate. With a thought, he clenched his right fist.
Instantly, the elbow and the back of the gauntlet spewed out massive streams of blue-white flame, enhanced by airflow.
BOOM—
With a loud bang, Mitsuki smashed his fist into the ground.
Where the fist landed, lightning flashed, and the earth trembled.
A terrifying fissure instantly spread forward. The hard rock floor split apart as if torn open by an ancient giant, creating a bottomless abyss in the blink of an eye.
"Hey... couldn't you give me a heads-up first?!"
Luca, who stumbled from the earthquake-like tremor, looked at Mitsuki in the distance, speechless.
But just then, a lightbulb went off in his head. A possibility occurred to him.
Luca hurriedly rummaged through his pile of junk, shouting to Mitsuki in the distance.
"Mitsuki, don't move! Just stand there and wait for me... found it~"
The next moment.
Luca stood up, holding a strangely shaped electronic keyboard.
Holding the [Bad Boy Keytar], Luca aimed it at Mitsuki with a wicked grin and pressed down on the keys without hesitation.
"Dun~~~ Dun~ Dun~"