Chapter 14: Breakthroughs and New Horizons
"We'll meet again once Gene Yuto has completed his research," Main Yuto declared, signaling the conclusion of their gathering.
But before everyone could disperse, CEO Yuto raised his hand. "We should postpone the construction of the guild and the mall," he said, catching everyone's attention.
"Why?" Jenny asked, surprised.
CEO Yuto calmly explained, "We have access to a vast amount of knowledge about architecture now. Instead of rushing into construction, we should create an Architect Yuto. Let him design the blueprints for our guilds and malls, not just here, but everywhere. He can also integrate secret underground bases beneath them—something only a dedicated expert could execute effectively."
Everyone paused, reflecting on his suggestion. It was Gene Yuto who broke the silence. "Why not have one of us absorb the architectural knowledge? That way, we can avoid creating more clones."
CEO Yuto shook his head. "If too many fields are managed by one Yuto, we dilute our focus. The fewer disciplines each Yuto controls, the more time we can dedicate to mastering our fields. Take you, for example, Gene Yuto. If you also had to focus on AI and nanotechnology, would you be able to devote yourself fully to genetic research?"
Gene Yuto nodded, realizing the wisdom in the argument.
CEO Yuto continued, "In our past life, there was a saying: 'Jack of all trades, master of none.' It refers to someone proficient in many skills but not an expert in any. We don't want that here. We need true specialists."
The group collectively agreed. "Let's postpone the blueprint creation for 40 days, allowing the Architect Yuto to handle the design," CEO Yuto said, finalizing the decision.
But then Gaia chimed in:
[Ding] "We should start gathering materials in the five major countries and Iron Country. That way, we can begin construction immediately once the designs are ready."
Everyone agreed to Gaia's recommendation, and with that, they parted ways, each returning to their own work and training.
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A Month Later...
The time passed swiftly. When everyone regrouped, there was an air of anticipation. Jenny was the first to break the silence. "So, did you succeed?" she asked, her eyes on Gene Yuto.
Gene Yuto grinned broadly. "What do you think?"
[Ding] "From that smile, the whole world can tell you succeeded," Gaia interjected humorously.
Gene Yuto beamed with pride. "Yes, it was a major success. Thanks to the advanced knowledge we've gained, I've developed three methods for creating clones."
Everyone leaned in, intrigued by what he was about to reveal.
"The first method," Gene Yuto began, "is moulding. We use cultivated tissue wires to form different parts of the body, creating the skeleton and growing the body with chakra. At first, the clones were deformed, but after refining the calculations, we managed to create perfect, fully functioning human bodies. The only problem is that they lack consciousness—no soul."
He let that sink in before continuing. "The second method is overlapping. It involves using a shadow clone—a technique that divides a user's chakra and creates a consciousness, albeit a fragile one. But in this process, the shadow clone is sustained in a nutrient tank, and gradually replaced with real tissue, bit by bit, without popping. This results in a perfect clone with no weaknesses."
The group listened intently, but it was the third method that caught their attention the most.
"The final method," Gene Yuto announced, "is creating cyborg clones. With the help of Military Yuto and his expertise in AI and nanotechnology, we devised a way to integrate technology with biology. These clones are created similarly to the first method, but with a key difference: a biological nano-chip is implanted in the brain, housing an AI specifically programmed with a primary command—absolute loyalty to Yuto Watanabe and all Yuto clones.
This ensures that they won't go rogue, like we've seen in those AI apocalypse movies where machines decide that protecting the Earth means wiping out humanity."
He paused for a moment, allowing the weight of this revelation to settle in. "These cyborg clones can be used in malls and guilds as loyal staff, performing tasks efficiently and without hesitation."
Gene Yuto concluded his presentation with a series of demonstrations, showing the data and process behind the three methods. The room was filled with stunned silence as everyone absorbed the implications of what they had just witnessed.
Even Military Yuto, who had worked closely with Gene Yuto during the research, was astonished. "I knew we were working on something big," he admitted, "but seeing it all laid out like this... it's incredible."
Questions soon flooded the room, each Yuto eager to understand the finer details. Gene Yuto patiently explained the nuances, answering their inquiries one by one. The sense of accomplishment was palpable, but so was the understanding that this was just the beginning.
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As the meeting was winding down, Jenny raised a hesitant hand. "Gene Yuto, I've got a question," she began, and all eyes turned to her. "We've made all this progress with creating clones, cyborgs, and understanding biology at an insane level. But... are you concerned at all about the ethical side of it? I mean, creating life, even without a soul, could lead to unintended consequences. What if we push too far?"
Gene Yuto's smile softened, and his expression became thoughtful. "I knew this question would come up sooner or later. The truth is, yes, it's something I've considered extensively. The power to create life—or something very close to it—isn't something to take lightly. But the technology we've unlocked is already part of this world's future. If we don't use it responsibly, someone else might use it recklessly."
He paused, letting his words sink in. "The key is control. We aren't just creating for the sake of power. We're designing these processes to serve a greater purpose—to ensure our vision of the future is protected. That's why we programmed the cyborg clones with strict loyalty parameters. Every step we take, we ensure there's a safeguard, a way to prevent things from spiraling out of control."
Jenny frowned slightly. "But what if we miss something? What if a mistake slips through?"
"That's always a possibility," Gene Yuto admitted, his tone serious. "But that's why we work as a team. We anticipate every scenario, every potential risk. And if something goes wrong, we adjust. We learn from it. Nothing in science or technology is ever without risks. It's how we manage those risks that defines our success."
Main Yuto nodded in agreement, placing a reassuring hand on Jenny's shoulder. "We have to trust in each other. That's what makes us strong. We question everything, and we keep each other grounded."
The room fell silent for a moment before Jenny nodded, feeling reassured. The conversation had shifted from the excitement of discovery to the weight of responsibility—one that each Yuto felt deeply.
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