I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 157: Madness in Despair, the Emergence of the Bio-Capsule

"Baka yarou!!"

A roar echoed through Japan's highest-level meeting.

"Kuroda! You're the one who leaked the news about Hanma, right? Now the public has lost faith, chaos is spreading, and the elites are fleeing… You bastard, you've disgraced the empire! You should commit seppuku to atone for your crimes!"

The person shouting was an old general dressed in traditional samurai garb.

The middle-aged man being scolded, Kuroda, responded calmly, "Yamamoto-kun, this is the highest council meeting, not your military command center. If you want to accuse me, present evidence!"

Before the old general could retort, Kuroda continued, "Furthermore, I've always thought that placing all our hopes on one arrogant man was a foolish decision. Now, we're seeing the consequences."

At this, the old general's anger flared. After all, it was his decision to support Hanma Baki as Japan's champion.

Just as he was about to berate Kuroda further, the Emperor of Japan, seated at the head of the table, finally spoke:

"Now is not the time for assigning blame. The situation is dire. I need a solid decision to restore the people's confidence and stabilize this chaotic situation."

The Emperor's voice was calm, but it instantly caused the five other members in the meeting room to sit upright and begin thinking of solutions.

After a brief silence, the old general spoke again:

"Your Majesty, I have an idea... If we want to quickly restore the people's faith, the only way is to give them hope."

"The annual Hero Talent Compatibility Ceremony is about to start. I propose that the Ministry of Education mandate that every eligible youth this year should be matched with an S-class hero talent, preferably S2, or even attempt S1!"

"As long as we succeed with just one, we can give the people hope and reverse the current situation."

This plan immediately lit up the eyes of the others in the room.

Japan's Ministry of Education was responsible for overseeing the Hero Talent Compatibility Ceremony. Despite the population decline since the monster era, Japan still had millions of citizens. According to the Ministry's statistics, around a million young people reach adulthood each year.

Mandating that all one million attempt S1 or S2 hero talent matches would greatly increase the chances of success.

"But… if we do this, considering the low success rates of S1 and S2, we'll be sacrificing too many young people's futures," an elderly man sighed.

Kuroda, the middle-aged man, outright opposed the idea:

"I object! This plan is far too risky. What if none of the million succeed? Can we bear the consequences?"

The room fell silent. He was right. Gambling with a million lives could lead to disastrous results. If none succeeded, the backlash would be immense. It wouldn't just be a matter of resignations—the public outrage could drown the entire government. Even the Emperor couldn't escape the consequences of such a catastrophic failure.

This was the primary reason no country had dared to mobilize its entire youth population for S2 hero talent matching. The risks of failure were simply too high. No one in power wanted to risk their own neck.

The old general Yamamoto, frustrated, spoke again:

"The nation is in such a state of despair that people are finding ways to escape the islands. Even soldiers in the military have lost hope... If we don't take a gamble now, does the Empire of Japan even have a future?"

This was a pressing question. If they didn't act, it would only lead to a slow death.

The room fell into another heavy silence. The Emperor also found himself weighing the risk of sacrificing a million futures for a slim chance of success. After much thought, he couldn't make a decision.

Finally, the Emperor turned to Kuroda and asked, "Do you have a better suggestion?"

Kuroda smiled, "Your Majesty, I do have some good news to report!"

A grin spread across his face as he continued, "A few months ago, a unique monster appeared on the islands. It had the ability to release a dangerous toxin that could infect humans, turning them into monsters... This creature caused quite a stir at the time. I believe you all remember it."

The others in the room nodded in agreement. The incident had indeed created a significant uproar, causing widespread panic across the island.

General Yamamoto interjected, "Wasn't that monster killed by Hanma Baki? Why are you bringing this up now?"

Kuroda smiled, "The monster's corpse was recovered and taken to the Special Science Division. They've been studying it ever since... After months of research, the team has successfully extracted the creature's toxin sac and diluted its flesh to create a bio-capsule."

"According to our experiments, this bio-capsule can temporarily enhance all four physical attributes of a human warrior significantly!"

"A second-tier martial artist, after taking the capsule, can become a third-tier, or even a fourth-tier warrior in just one day!"

This revelation shocked everyone in the room. Even the Emperor's expression showed surprise.

"There's no way such a miraculous thing comes without a cost!" General Yamamoto immediately pointed out the key issue. "Kuroda, surely this bio-capsule has significant side effects?"

The others, including the Emperor, stared intently at Kuroda.

Kuroda hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, "Yes, there are some side effects. Those who take the bio-capsule tend to become more aggressive…"

No one believed that was the whole truth.

The Emperor demanded, "I want to see the experimental records!"

Kuroda didn't refuse. If he wanted to push the bio-capsule forward, he needed the Emperor's approval.

Soon, his assistant brought in a laptop. On Kuroda's computer, there were numerous videos documenting the bio-capsule experiments.

When the others watched the footage, they were shocked and disturbed by what they saw.

In the video, a young man with the strength of a second-tier warrior screamed in agony after ingesting the bio-capsule. His body began to undergo a terrifying transformation. Within minutes, he had grown to a height of three meters, with new, monstrous organs sprouting from his body, making him resemble a true monster.

Not only had his body changed, but his strength had also increased drastically in a short period of time! Unfortunately, the young man soon lost his mind completely and went on a rampage in the laboratory...

The video displayed a gruesome scene, blood splattered everywhere in the lab, causing everyone in the meeting room to frown in disgust and unease.

General Yamamoto immediately lashed out, "Kuroda, how dare you violate the human rights convention by conducting experiments on live humans? This is a heinous crime that warrants a military tribunal!"

The Emperor, however, didn't seem concerned about such matters. His gaze remained fixed on Kuroda, and with a grim expression, he asked, "Is this what you meant by 'a few side effects'?"

Kuroda, unfazed by the Emperor's question, responded calmly, "Your Majesty, please do not rush to conclusions. Watch the next video."

He played another clip. This time, the test subject was a third-tier warrior. After ingesting the bio-capsule, the third-tier warrior's body also began to mutate, but it was not as extreme as the previous case. He still retained a somewhat human appearance.

Additionally, after his strength increased dramatically, this third-tier warrior did not go on a rampage. Instead, he calmly killed one of the researchers overseeing the experiment, then smiled menacingly and spoke:

"I've hated you for a long time."

The mutated warrior then ripped out the researcher's heart and ate it, before settling down without further chaos.

...

The sight left everyone in the meeting room deeply shocked.

An elderly man asked, "He can speak... does that mean he still retains his human consciousness?"

All eyes turned to Kuroda.

Kuroda smiled. "That's correct! The bio-capsule is lethal to weak humans. Anyone who consumes it will completely turn into a monster. But stronger individuals can resist the side effects. This conclusion was reached after extensive testing by the Special Science Division."

He paused for a moment and continued, "Furthermore, the lead researcher hypothesizes that the stronger the individual, the smaller the side effects. If a sixth-tier powerhouse were to take the bio-capsule, they might not exhibit any violent tendencies at all, and their appearance would only change slightly."

"Though they might become a bit ugly, the bio-capsule's enhancement for sixth-tier powerhouses would be unimaginable. It's very likely that it could turn them into superpowerful beings!"

"In simple terms, with the bio-capsule, we can artificially create fighters as powerful as Hanma Baki!"

Kuroda's statement left everyone in the room stunned. Even the Emperor's hand trembled slightly.

"Kuroda, how confident are you about this?" the Emperor asked, his voice betraying his growing interest.

Kuroda's face lit up with a satisfied smile. He knew that the Emperor was now seriously considering his proposal.

"Your Majesty, with your authorization, we can immediately begin trials using fifth-tier and even sixth-tier powerhouses. Before long, we will have superpowerful warriors again—and not just one!"

His tone was filled with temptation.

The Emperor fell silent, deep in thought. The others in the room were equally pensive. Even General Yamamoto, who had been opposing Kuroda, remained quiet. Compared to his risky gamble, Kuroda's bio-capsule plan seemed much more reliable...

After a long period of deliberation, the Emperor finally spoke: "Even I cannot command sixth-tier powerhouses at will, and there are only three of them left in the country... Begin with the fifth-tier warriors. But remember, everything must be voluntary!"

"And Kuroda, do not disappoint me!"

The seriousness in the Emperor's final words was unmistakable.

Kuroda understood the Emperor's message. This plan was a matter of success or death.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. We will not fail! Long live the Empire of Japan!"

After shouting the slogan, Kuroda added, "Your Majesty, the bio-capsule has yet to be officially named. I am too unworthy to come up with a suitable name. Would you honor us by naming it?"

Everyone silently cursed Kuroda in their minds: This bootlicker!

Given the potential historical significance of naming such an invention, there was no way the Emperor would refuse. Moreover, having the Emperor name it would ensure no one could oppose the plan...

As expected, the Emperor, pleased by Kuroda's flattery, smiled.

After a brief moment of contemplation, the Emperor said, "Let's call it 'Hope,' in the wish that it will bring true hope to the Empire of Japan."

"Hope Capsule?"

Kuroda praised, "What a wonderful name!"

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