Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Chapter 337 YoRHa Unit

His eyes were deep and calm, as if he could see right through A2’s heart.

"Shut up...!" A2 roared through gritted teeth, but the hateful look on Hiruko's face was less about hating humans and more about hurting himself.

Although she had her hand around Hiruko's neck, she wasn't using any force at all; it was just for show. Deep down, there seemed to be an insurmountable barrier preventing her from truly harming Hiruko.

"I...I...I..." A2 gasped for breath and struggled violently. The program engraved in the deepest part of her core made it impossible for her to do anything. It was the foundation of her existence and also the shackle that bound her emotions.

Not only that, she felt a beam of light piercing the darkness from the human in front of her. It was a warm and powerful force that made her entire body leap with joy because of the skin-to-skin contact with Hiruko. This strange feeling made her even more flustered and confused.

She didn't know what to do: continue to follow the program to hate humanity, or let go of the hatred and accept this warm power.

"You rude bastard! Get off the human right now!" Divala and Popola, carrying the food they had prepared for Hiruko, rushed over as soon as they entered the room and saw this horrifying scene. They used their thin but determined bodies to push A2 aside.

The two sisters stared intently at A2. One of them stood in front of A2, adopting a defensive posture with wary eyes, as if A2 were some kind of terrifying monster. The other held Hiruko protectively in her arms, watching A2 warily, ready to kill her with ninjutsu if she made any sudden move.

"Alright, Divala, Popola, don't make such a fuss. I'm fine, otherwise the whole camp will be in chaos again." Hiruko broke free from Popola's embrace, stood up, gently patted the dust off his clothes, and said with a relaxed expression.

A2's strength was no match for his. Even if she stabbed him with a knife, given his "indestructible" body, it would only be a tickle and wouldn't cause him any real harm.

Seeing that the twins were about to say something, Hiruko put her finger to her lips to signal them to be quiet, then closed the door, temporarily shutting out the noise from the outside world.

He looked at A2, who was slumped to the side, and his mind was filled with images of everything that had happened in the world.

To conceal the fact that humanity has been wiped out, the human council on the moon disguises itself as human and keeps sending YoRHa units to their deaths on the ground, creating the illusion that they are fighting for humanity.

They acted as the masterminds behind everything, plunging countless androids into endless wars and sacrifices.

Like humans, aliens have long been wiped out, and this so-called war was an absurd farce from the very beginning.

However, due to their programming, the existence of mechanical lifeforms is solely for eliminating enemies and engaging in endless battles. Like machines programmed with a set routine, they are unable to stop this meaningless slaughter.

In order not to lose their value and to have a reason to continue fighting, the mechanical lifeforms, despite having the power to eliminate all the androids long ago, allowed the androids to develop unchecked, letting this farce continue.

Their wars are dirtier than any war in human history. Humans wage wars for land, wealth, and power, regardless of whether it is just or evil, all in order to gain greater benefits for themselves.

The war between artificial humans and mechanical lifeforms is not for profit or survival, but merely a meaningless slaughter between two dead souls. How tragic and absurd this is.

Having witnessed all of this firsthand, Hiruko's mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts, as various scenes from the past flashed by like a movie. He suddenly thought of everything that the Celestial Organization of the AD Era had been pursuing.

It was a grand and distant ideal, attempting to break the established shackles and reshape the world order.

Aeolia was probably tired of this flawed existence, the kind of existence bound by established rules, where humanity was going further and further astray, which is why he resolutely decided to establish Celestial Being.

He knew that if humanity did not change, it would repeat the same mistakes and fall into an abyss of no return.

So he tried to change the world in his own way, even if the path was fraught with thorns and unknowns, he wanted to lead humanity onto the right path, towards a future full of hope and light.

"What's your name?" Hiruko slowly turned around, looking at A2 with gentle eyes, and asked softly.

His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it carried a soothing power.

“Does it matter what my name is now?” A2 replied coldly, her eyes empty and desperate, her voice filled with despair and helplessness, as if she had no more attachment to this world.

"Even if I'm going to kill you, I should at least know who I'm killing." Hiruko's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere that seemed about to freeze.

“A2.” After confirming A2’s real name, Hiruko nodded slightly, then looked at the twins who were still standing guard to the side, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Devara, Popola, last time I told you about the reasons for the extinction of mankind."

Since one of the parties involved is here today, I'll tell you the truth about the war that has been hidden by the Human Council, the YoRHa Force, and the machine lifeforms.

Hearing that Hiruko was about to tell the so-called truth, A2 slowly raised his head and looked at him.

A longing shone in her eyes, a longing like a glimmer of light in the darkness, a desire to find the answer she had been searching for, to understand what all this was for, and why the world had become the way it was.

After learning the truth about the YoRHa Project, A2 was utterly devastated.

Her body trembled slightly, as if struck hard by an invisible force, as if unable to withstand the heavy blow, and she felt as if she had fallen into an abyss.

"We fought for so long, sacrificed so many comrades, and in the end it was all just a dream woven by others, haha..." Her laughter was full of bitterness and self-mockery, and the laughter echoed in the silent room, sounding particularly desolate.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

“A2…” The kind-hearted twins looked at A2, who was curled up, with a look of pity and sorrow in their eyes.

They also felt immense sorrow regarding the truth behind the YoRHa Project.

They shared the same fate, their lives were tragic, but they were luckier than A2, as they met Hiruko, who rescued them from the darkness and gave them a glimmer of hope.

"Human, there is...!!!" Just then, an android rushed in from outside, panting and looking flustered, her hair disheveled and plastered to her face.

She looked at the two boys in the room, their faces filled with sorrow, and then at A2 hiding in the corner. Her mind felt like it had been struck by lightning, and she stood there dumbfounded, completely at a loss.

What's going on? What are you all stirring up now? The chaotic scene left her completely bewildered.

"Don't worry, what's wrong?" Hiruko said gently, his voice as soft as a spring breeze, trying to calm the panicked android.

"There are YoRHa soldiers outside who want to see you."

"Okay, thank you. Have them come over directly."

"Yes, I'll bring them over right away." The android breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned to run off to relay the order, his steps hurried, as if afraid of missing something if he was even a step too slow.

After receiving their mission from the commander, 2B and 9S landed directly on the battlefield to begin their investigation.

They were dressed in pristine white combat uniforms that shimmered with a holy light in the sunlight. Their eyes were firm and sharp, like two drawn swords that seemed to pierce through all illusions.

However, besides the strong residual energy detected on the battlefield, there were mountains of mechanical wreckage. The mess on the ground seemed to tell the story of the fierce battle and to silently condemn the cruelty of war.

They had assumed the war was a large-scale clash between ground resistance forces and mechanical lifeforms, but the scene was eerie, with not a single corpse or even a part of the android. This bizarre sight filled them with unease.

It's too bizarre, absolutely too bizarre. This is completely contrary to their previous understanding, as if an invisible hand is controlling everything from behind.

In order to investigate all of this, the two began searching for nearby settlements centered on the battlefield, hoping to obtain information about the battle from the resistance forces.

The first one was empty, the second one was empty, the third one, the fourth one... 2B and 9S searched all the way, and all the camps were empty. Every camp was clean and tidy, obviously indicating an orderly retreat. Behind this seemed to be a huge secret, a secret that could overturn their understanding.

Finally, the two of them learned from a homunculus who was out on a reconnaissance mission that all the homunculus in the area had gathered at a certain camp. In order to protect the human masters in the camp, she went out on a reconnaissance mission to tell more of her companions this news so that more people could gather together to protect the so-called human masters.

Humans on the ground? 2B and 9S don't believe it.

According to the basic premise they were told, the human body is too fragile to adapt to the current ground environment, which is full of radiation and danger, and without adequate protective measures, humans simply cannot survive.

Moreover, there is no supporting infrastructure on the ground to serve humanity. Since the alien invasion, the Earth's tides have been locked and its rotation has stopped. Since then, there has been no alternation of day and night on the ground. It has been divided into the land of eternal day and the land of eternal night. Such an environment is even more deadly to humans, like an invisible killer that can take human lives at any time.

But if they weren't human, how could these androids gather together? The larger the gathering place, the more resources are consumed, and the more vulnerable it is to attacks from mechanical life forms. For the militarily weak resistance army, this is tantamount to suicide, like throwing an egg against a rock.

Although they were skeptical of the intelligence that "humans have appeared on the ground," it was better than wandering around aimlessly on the ground. Even if humans did appear on the ground, the two members of the YoRHa unit would risk their lives to protect them. This was their mission, the meaning of their existence, and a belief etched deep in their souls.

The moment 2B and 9S stepped into the camp, they sensed something was wrong. It wasn't the camp's malice, but rather the overwhelming joy of the entire camp. Everyone wore optimistic and happy expressions, their smiles as warm as sunshine, a stark contrast to the resistance fighters they had encountered before.

This wasn't their first time dealing with resistance fighters on the ground. In the past, whether near or far, when they came into contact with resistance fighters, most of these people were numb. They struggled on the edge of life and death every day, and no one knew whether they would live or die tomorrow. Every day they prayed that tomorrow would come smoothly, and smiles were rarely seen on their faces, as if the hardships of life had worn away their smiles.

The scene at this camp completely overturned my previous impressions.

Curiosity, trepidation, and doubt—complex emotions intertwined within the two of them, like a tangled mess that was difficult to unravel.

After waiting for a while, they received a reply from the "human" and were finally able to meet him.

2B and 9S entered the room, and the two immediately spotted the man inside. He exuded a unique aura, an aura that seemed innate, which instilled in them a sense of awe, as if they were facing an insurmountable mountain.

Then, he cautiously glanced at the other people in the room, including the rare twin models Devala and Popola, and... "Special black box model detected, confirmed as the rogue unit Yohar A-type No. 2. Initiate immediate attack!"

The sound of the auxiliary machine suddenly rang out in the room, sharp and piercing, making 2B and 9S tense up immediately. They immediately summoned their weapons and looked warily at A2, who was standing in the corner in a daze, as if A2 was a dangerous object that could explode at any moment.

"Don't worry about her. She just learned the shocking truth and won't be able to process it for a while," Hiruko said quickly. His voice was urgent and sincere, trying to ease the tense atmosphere, as if he was afraid that a conflict would break out.

"You have no manners!"

"Put away your weapons in front of the human adults!" Three voices, two attitudes, drew 2B and 9S's attention back.

2B and 9S exchanged a glance, put away their weapons, and the auxiliary unit floating next to them immediately began an infrared scan of Hiruko.

"Analysis complete. Gene map, organ comparison, blood analysis, 100% similarity to a human individual, nuclear fusion level energy reaction detected in the target body."

After confirming the information was accurate, the two of them immediately uploaded the intelligence to the bunker. This was their mission, and also their loyalty to humanity, which allowed no room for carelessness.

Then, with their left hand on their chest, they knelt on one knee before Hiruko and swore their loyalty. Their voices were firm and powerful, as if they could penetrate all obstacles.

"YoHa Unit Android 2B (9S), I pledge my loyalty to humanity, may humanity's glory endure forever!"

"Alright, get up."

Chapter 338 God is Dead

Hiruko stepped forward and helped the two up. His movements were gentle and warm, which warmed 2B and 9S, as if they were being caressed by a spring breeze.

The two of them also noticed the bandage on the back of Hiruko's hand and immediately spoke seriously.

"Human, you are injured?! Please leave with us immediately, the bunker will send reinforcements soon."

The environment here is extremely dangerous, and the androids on the ground are all very primitive models. Not only can they not provide a comfortable living environment, but they even managed to injure a human! They deserve to die!

Their eyes were filled with anger and self-blame, as if Hiruko's injury was their dereliction of duty, a mistake they could not forgive themselves for.

Upon hearing that 2B and 9S were going to take Hiruko away, Divala and Popola immediately bristled, like two protective mother hens, spreading their arms to block Hiruko's way.

"Let go of the human!" "You bunch of ignorant androids! All you think about is yourselves!" Devala said angrily, her cheeks turning red with rage, like a ripe apple.

"We discovered the human first, you can't just take him away like this!" Popola retorted, clutching Hiruko's clothes tightly as if he would disappear if she let go.

Hiruko inwardly cursed her bad luck, wishing she had taken off the bandages. Looking at the tense standoff between the two sides, she realized that each of them was acting in their own self-interest. Could this be a result of the androids' ever-increasing need to absorb humans and the unequal distribution of those needs by the backward humans?

After all, humanity has been extinct for nearly ten thousand years in this world. Now that humanity, which has been extinct for ten thousand years, has been re-released, no artificial human will easily give up. It's like someone who has been walking in the desert for a long time suddenly seeing a spring of clear water. How could they easily give it up? That is the hope of life.

"Alright, stop arguing. I think the ground is fine, and my wound has already healed."

As for safety, you can rest assured. These two floating auxiliary units, as I mentioned, possess nuclear fusion-level energy reactions within my body. With my 'Shinra Tensei,' mechanical lifeforms pose absolutely no threat to me.

To prevent the conflict from escalating, Hiruko spoke directly, unleashing a small repulsive field that made those around him feel an irresistible force, like a surging wave that made them tremble as if they were facing the power of nature itself.

"2B, 9S, you two have spent a lot of time searching for them. Devialeta, Popola, take them to rest first."

“But there’s another traitor here…” “You don’t need to worry about A2, I have a little secret to tell her.”

"A little secret?"

"Yes, good children shouldn't know. That's something only adults should know. You two should go and rest first." After some persuasion, only Hiruko and A2 were left in the room.

"Well, have you figured it out? Or is there anything else you want to know? You can continue to ask me." Hiruko took a chair and sat opposite A2. His eyes were gentle and sincere, as if he could see through A2's heart and give her warmth and strength.

Heartbroken and driven mad, A2 ignored Hiruko's voice, simply curling up in a corner with her head down, her body trembling slightly, like a wounded little animal, lonely and helpless.