At that moment, many students cried out in shock.
Professor Liu Guang's name had long been written into textbooks.
Many of them had grown up hearing his legendary reputation.
He was known as the father of biology and microbiology.
Such a heavyweight, world-class scientist had actually appeared here—
and come specifically for Ning Feng!?
For a moment, the students were filled with envy and jealousy.
Even Ning Feng himself was briefly stunned.
He had always thought that in this world—where monsters descended and humanity relied on the Naruto online game as its weapon—everyone would be obsessed with personal strength, including top scientists.
Yet he never expected that some people would risk their lives purely for research, seeking to uncover the truths of science and the mysteries of the universe.
"Student Ning Feng, there's no need to be nervous," Professor Liu said calmly.
"We've already conducted many experiments. As for these Hashirama cells, we discovered them by chance after following Orochimaru into a secret laboratory."
"At the time, Danzo—the head of Konoha's Root organization—was also present. But among all the experiments, it seems only one boy named Yamato was successful, able to use the First Hokage's bloodline ability."
As he spoke, Professor Liu glanced at the surrounding students.
"Please come with us. We'll use everything we have to create a human weapon capable of safeguarding the world. That has been the lifelong dream of us scientific researchers."
In truth, Professor Liu and the others had poured immense resources into cultivating a single powerhouse, and they had worried that such a person might have unstable morals and turn against humanity.
However, after learning that Ning Feng had twice protected his classmates during crises, those concerns gradually faded.
Of course, what they didn't know was that Ning Feng protected his classmates mainly because he wanted to use the monsters to grow stronger.
"And besides," Professor Liu added,
"we old men are already advanced in years. Even if we obtained powerful ninjutsu, so what? It's better to leave our scientific achievements to the world."
Ning Feng nodded. He understood well—people like Professor Liu valued honor and legacy above all else.
"In that case, Professor Liu, please lead the way."
Deep down, Ning Feng was already extremely shaken.
Not for any other reason, but because Professor Liu and his team had learned about Hashirama cells after logging into the Naruto online game only three times.
If this continued, wouldn't they soon develop things like scientific ninja tools?
Thinking it over, though, it made sense.
Orochimaru claimed to have mastered "core technology," but compared to real-world scientists, he still fell short.
Lost in thought, Ning Feng soon boarded the vehicle with Professor Liu's team, and they drove off.
With the roar of the engine, the research team headed straight for Professor Liu's laboratory.
Along the way, Ning Feng quickly noticed that many sections of the highway bore clear signs of monster activity. Some roads had even been completely destroyed.
Many highways looked as though they'd been deliberately sabotaged.
"These roads were destroyed by B-rank and A-rank monsters," Professor Liu explained.
"They're quite intelligent—they know these highways are vital to human movement, so they deliberately destroy them."
"The previous attacks on your school were likely for the same reason—to prevent humanity from rising using the power of the game."
"The monsters are evolving faster and faster. If we don't rapidly strengthen our elites, humanity will eventually face an unavoidable catastrophe."
As he spoke, Professor Liu looked out the window with deep concern.
Only then did Ning Feng realize how dire the situation had become as monsters continued to evolve.
He had stayed in D City for too long, unaware that the crisis was already so urgent.
Just then, the vehicle's engine stalled.
Ahead, more than a dozen people dressed in ninja outfits and wielding fūma shuriken had set up roadblocks, blocking their path.
The leader sneered coldly, a kunai in his hand glinting with icy light. It was obvious he, too, had gained power from the Naruto online game.
"Sorry, this road is under toll collection now," the man said mockingly.
"If you want to pass, pay the fee."
As he spoke, he grinned viciously and moved to search the vehicle, clearly intending to loot it.
"Damn it, bandits…"
The driver frowned, pulling out his own fūma shuriken and kunai.
Ning Feng frowned. He hadn't expected that while monsters ran rampant, human bandits would also take advantage of the chaos.
Just as he was about to act, the bandit leader suddenly began forming hand seals.
"You people… didn't hear what I—"
Before he could finish, a gigantic tail—so thick that dozens of people couldn't wrap their arms around it—smashed down toward the bandits and Ning Feng's group.
BOOM!
The ground shook violently, as if a powerful earthquake had struck.
When the dust settled, every bandit had been flattened into meat paste, with blood mist spreading in all directions.
On Ning Feng's side, golden light surged.
A half-bodied Susanoo manifested, shielding everyone inside.
"So this is the Uchiha clan's divine power… Susanoo?"
"What an overwhelmingly powerful Susanoo!"
Only then did Professor Liu and the others realize how narrowly they had escaped death. Without Ning Feng's protection, they would have been reduced to pulp just like the bandits.
"This is…"
Ning Feng's brows furrowed.
Before them, a colossal python had coiled up—
over a hundred meters long.
Its cold, merciless eyes locked onto Ning Feng as its tongue flicked out repeatedly, producing a chilling hiss.
"An A+-rank monster… the Starry Sky Blood Python!"
"An A+-rank monster!? The Starry Sky Blood Python!?"
Professor Liu finally focused on the distance.
The moment they did, everyone froze in horror.
They hadn't even reached the lab yet—and they'd already run into an A+-rank monster!
These were dozens of times stronger than A-rank monsters, with even the smallest of them exceeding fifty meters in size.
Suddenly, the Starry Sky Blood Python let out a pained roar.
No one saw when it happened, but Ning Feng had already pierced straight through its vital point—
a Rasengan in hand, drilling cleanly through its seventh vertebra.
With a thunderous crash, the enormous snake head fell to the ground.
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