Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

Moreover, she became completely drunk and unconscious, and was taken to the infirmary by Misato Katsuragi. The infirmary performed standard treatments for drunkenness on Ritsuko Akagi, including gastric lavage and induced vomiting, but it was clearly ineffective...! Ritsuko Akagi was still lying there with her cheeks flushed and her face red to her ears. Until just now, before Shinji Ikari arrived, Ritsuko Akagi was still unconscious.

"Hmm... So Ritsuko-nee really drank it all yesterday?" Shinji Ikari lowered his sleeves and looked at Maya Ibuki, who was stammering and unable to speak. He really didn't expect that Ritsuko Akagi would be so brave. After all, for him, because of his strong metabolism, he could drink a lot of alcohol without getting drunk.

However, it's unclear whether Ryoko Sakaki used too much alcohol during the brewing process, or whether the special ingredients were unfamiliar to Shinji Ikari and made him less resistant. In any case, Shinji felt overwhelmed the first time he drank it, and only felt fully conscious after warming up.

So Shinji Ikari wasn't surprised that Ritsuko Akagi was knocked out after only a small drink. The only question was whether it took her a little too long to be out. While Ritsuko wasn't a heavy drinker like Misato Katsuragi, she did have a few drinks whenever she had free time, so her alcohol tolerance shouldn't be too low. Therefore, Shinji hadn't expected Ritsuko to be so easily subdued.

"That's right, and she even wrote down the feeling of drinking a ball of fire." Ibuki Maya scratched her face, her smile quite awkward. What could she say? She hadn't expected this to happen.

"Sizzle..." With the soft sound of the motor, Rei Ayanami walked in, sat down, and took out her textbooks and homework. This was a new habit Rei Ayanami had developed. Because of her previous lack of study, her grades were indeed very bad. Reimi Kanzaki was very happy to stick to Rei Ayanami and helped her catch up on her studies every day, so that after a period of time, her grades were able to barely keep up with the school's learning.

Rei Ayanami is studying very hard now, for a simple reason: she wants to get rid of a certain clingy person as soon as possible! She doesn't like getting too close to others! Shinji Ikari is one of the few people she can accept, but Reimi Kanzaki is definitely not among them.

Shinji Ikari tilted his head and looked at Rei Ayanami with a strange expression. At home, without a doubt, neither Ryuji Danma nor Nagase Nagase were good students. So, it was Shinji who was currently helping Rei with the parts of her homework that she couldn't understand. This was also why Rei would stay near Shinji when she started doing her homework.

The reason is easy to explain: if Shinji Ikari is teaching, then Reimi Kanzaki can only sit by with a bored expression and watch him explain the problems to her, muttering that he's not as good as her! This is something that's basically welcomed by all the teachers, since Shinji Ikari is the most active in undermining Reimi Kanzaki. A simple "Not on the test" or "Well said, but it won't be on the test" is basically enough to shut Reimi Kanzaki up.

“Shinji-kun… Oh, Rei is here too.” Ritsuko Akagi walked in looking distressed. Although she was wearing a white coat, the collar was open, revealing a scar on her face. Ritsuko Akagi staggered to her seat and then collapsed to the ground. This posture greatly surprised Maya Ibuki, who was standing next to her, as it was the first time she had ever seen Ritsuko Akagi like this.

"Feeling unwell?" Shinji Ikari placed his hand on Ritsuko Akagi's wrist, and his energy began to permeate her body.

“Detect my data… um…” Ritsuko Akagi reached out her other hand toward Maya Ibuki, who was standing to the side. Although she was still in great discomfort, this novel experience was reminding her that this was the “ki” she craved to understand. Shinji had only used it when he was in contact with Rei Ayanami before.

However, after Ritsuko Akagi opened her mouth, she felt a wave of discomfort. It was very obvious that the effects of the alcohol had not completely dissipated.

"Yes, Doctor." Maya Ibuki nodded quickly, then turned to get the testing equipment.

"Ugh..." As Shinji Ikari's energy completed half a cycle through Ritsuko Akagi's body, Ritsuko began to feel that her body was no longer warm. Her entire body felt as if it were on fire, her face flushed red, as if she had been thrown into a furnace. She was being frantically roasted by waves of heat surging from within her body. "It's so uncomfortable... so hot..."

"...Gulp..." Shinji Ikari swallowed hard, then awkwardly tilted his head. What happens when someone feels hot? They take off their clothes, right? So, Ritsuko Akagi, whose mind wasn't quite clear, subconsciously tried to take off her white coat, but her limbs were weak, and her efforts only made the scar on her chest more noticeable as she squeezed and twisted it. "Rei, get me some water."

"Hmm..." Rei Ayanami got up, went to the water dispenser to get a glass of water, walked over, looked at Ritsuko Akagi, and for some reason, just collapsed onto the water. Ritsuko Akagi, who wasn't very conscious, felt a cool sensation and hummed comfortably a few times.

"..." Shinji Ikari was completely dumbfounded. He could only turn around. The wet look was amazing. "I meant to give it to her to drink..."

"Hi..." Rei Ayanami nodded seriously and went to get her second glass of water.

"Wow! I really didn't expect this! You actually went after Ritsuko!" Rei was still getting water, and Ibuki Maya hadn't returned with the equipment yet. The third person entered the technical department office. Katsuragi Misato covered her mouth slightly and looked at Ikari Shinji with a mischievous smile.

Chapter 98 Conan's Medical Examination

"You came a little too fast." Shinji Ikari looked at the Chinese-American man in front of him and Sonoko Suzuki, who was the first to jump out of the car, with a grin on his face. You guys don't understand NERV's malicious medical examination process. While you can still laugh now, try to laugh for a while longer.

Led by Ritsuko Akagi of the Technical Department, the research team developed a complete set of human body research methods summarized by Shinji Ikari. In half a day, NERV's Technical Department was able to thoroughly analyze the examinee from head to toe. In addition to the routine physical examination, they could also observe some special changes in the human body, although they were not very clear about the reasons for this.

Meanwhile, as research into those abnormal cases progressed, NERV's medical examinations were able to detect whether a person had been contaminated and to what extent. This technology currently appears to be exclusive to NERV.

At present, what NERV's technical department most wants to figure out is how Shinji Ikari's aura affects Unit-01. Of course, more importantly, they hope to observe Shinji Ikari's aura and quantify it.

Shinji Ikari's reaction was indifferent; he didn't care, he was already numb to physical examinations anyway. He simply went up and took Ryoko Sakaki's hand. Ryoko Sakaki pinched Shinji twice, surprised that he would react like that in public.

"Oh! Is this NERV?" Kogoro Mouri had been dragged along by Ran Mouri. A free medical checkup? Why not take advantage of it, especially since Kogoro usually just spent his days drinking when he had nothing else to do. "It looks like just a cave!"

"A cave?" Shinji Ikari laughed. "Let's go, transfer to our internal train. Anyway, welcome to NERV." Shinji shook his head. As he said this, Shinji and Conan exchanged a glance. Conan nodded at Shinji, his expectant expression undisguised. This puzzled Ran Mouri somewhat; how did their relationship suddenly become so close?

"Wow!" A few minutes later, the group of people were all pressed against the window, staring in shock at what they were seeing. Beneath the surface of Tokyo-3, there was a vast space, and within this vast space stood a gigantic pyramid-shaped building.

"This is the true face of Tokyo-3. Remember to sign a confidentiality agreement later and don't talk about it after you leave." Shinji Ikari, standing at the front of the train, had a clear smile on his face. Although Shinji Ikari didn't really agree that Tokyo-3 was a fortress city, when it came to prestige, NERV's base was absolutely unmatched.

"Ryoko Sakaki, hmm, she looks much prettier than in the photos." When the group arrived, two days after they had drunk their fill of alcohol, Ritsuko Akagi glanced at Shinji Ikari's girlfriend with a bright and energetic expression, nodding slightly. The little rascal has good taste; she's clearly a lovely girl. The other two girls, while Sonoko Suzuki is also nice, don't look as healthy as Ryoko Sakaki, and she looks like she's good at bearing children.

"You're too kind. Thank you so much for taking care of Shinji," Ryoko Sakaki replied quickly. She knew that Ritsuko Akagi often went to great lengths to provide better assistance to Shinji, but the way Ritsuko looked at her made Ryoko feel a little strange, making her subconsciously a bit reserved.

If Shinji Ikari and Misato Katsuragi have a cooperative relationship and are close because they share each other's little secrets, then the biggest difference from the original work is that Shinji Ikari and Ritsuko Akagi have also had a lot more contact, and the two have a very good relationship. Recently, Ritsuko Akagi has even occasionally done the affectionate thing of flicking Shinji Ikari's forehead.

“No problem!” Ritsuko Akagi was very satisfied with Ryoko Sakaki’s politeness. She then briefly explained, “Because Ryoko Sakaki is from Totsuki Academy, her physical examination is different from yours. This little one’s body is still growing, so she can’t participate in some of the tests. Come with me. As for the rest of you, Maya, I’ll leave it to you.” Ritsuko Akagi’s eyes flickered.

"This way, please! Shinji is about to have some practical combat training, so you can come and visit after our medical check-up!" Maya Ibuki said with a bright smile. When they came in, NERV's equipment had already detected something very interesting. Was this the death aura that Shinji had mentioned? With this concentration of death aura, were they really alive?

When Shinji was offering sacrifices to his sister, NERV didn't dare to directly shove the detectors into Shinji's house. However, they could still install some observation equipment in their own candy shop. Every time they looked at the frosty glass under the scorching sun, they all felt uneasy. And today, the index they detected was close to one-third of the level.

This isn't a comparison with a dead body, or even the number in a hospital morgue. Himuro Kirie is the only known rational evil spirit. The evil warship that was hammered to death by Unit-01 in Tokyo Bay a few days ago wasn't even enough to carry Himuro Kirie's shoes. If it weren't for its enormous size, it would probably have been tied to a door and used as a expendable item.

"See you in a bit!" Ritsuko waved to Ryoko Sakaki as she walked into the changing room. She would go directly to the back for some checks. Ritsuko Akagi didn't plan to give Ryoko too many tests. She was more concerned about Ryoko's physical condition, so Ryoko's tests were much fewer than those of Ran Mouri and the others. Ritsuko Akagi had already decided to finish the tests as soon as possible so that Ryoko could go on her date with Shinji Ikari.

The moment the electronic door closed, Ritsuko Akagi's smile vanished. She looked at Conan Edogawa beside her and asked, "Shinichi Kudo?"

"Hey!" Conan immediately felt a surge of anger. Does this guy really spill everything?

“My relationship with Shinji is a bit special; you can think of me as his elder.” He squatted down and patted Conan’s head. “Yoshi yoshi, a high school student who looks like an elementary school student, you feel really good! Since you only have one day, there are quite a few things to check. Let’s get started quickly.”

"Um... okay." Conan suddenly felt that he was going to have a lot of trouble today, and the current situation was not going to be good. Looking at the beautiful blonde woman in front of him, he revealed a greedy look like a hungry wolf. "I'll have to ask for your help."

“Of course, reversing aging is something that emperors have dreamed of since ancient times.” Ritsuko Akagi moved closer to Conan and began to observe him carefully. From his appearance, Conan Edogawa looked exactly like a normal elementary school student. Ritsuko Akagi was very pleased with his cooperation.

"Anyway, it's already in your hands, isn't it?" Conan curled his lip. He knew that Shinji Ikari would reveal some things, but he never expected that Shinji Ikari would tell the person in front of him everything.

“Smart people save effort. Remember, if you encounter any trouble in the future, like that black-clad organization that drugged you, you can just run to us.” Ritsuko Akagi said with a smile. As a precious sample, isn’t it only right that NERV protects it? Then she opened a room that had been prepared with a large number of torture instruments—no, I mean, equipment.

"Isn't this a bit too much?" Looking at the instruments in front of him, Conan subconsciously took a step back, but was immediately grabbed by the collar and lifted up by Ritsuko Akagi.

"That won't do! Where's your courage, boy? You know, this room was originally prepared for Shinji. You're the first person to enter this room besides him!" Ritsuko Akagi's smiling face made Conan, who was being carried, or rather, all the "dream" of his female compatriots, unable to hide his wild smile!

The reason why Ritsuko Akagi went to drink that sake the day before yesterday was because she was so excited that she had difficulty concentrating on anything else. So, with that in mind, Ritsuko Akagi decided to try the small amount of sake that Shinji Ikari had provided.

However, Ritsuko Akagi was feeling somewhat down today. If possible, she hoped to have a good chat with Shinji Ikari's girlfriend, since both her story with Shinji and Ryoko Sakaki's amazing brewing skills were things that Ritsuko Akagi found very interesting.

However, Shinji Ikari is truly adept at understanding people's hearts. When faced with humanity's eternal desires, everything else has to take a backseat. Ritsuko Akagi can only let go of Ryoko Sakaki in front of her and concentrate all her energy on the little brat in front of her.

First, Ritsuko Akagi determined Shinji Ikari's "bone age." For the human body, the least likely thing to happen is reverse aging in the bones. Other organs might still experience some amazing things, but bones...

"Ah..." Conan's mournful cry pierced through the already closed electronic door.

"I didn't do anything, why are you screaming like that!" Ritsuko Akagi held up the tranquilizer mask and looked at the little guy in front of her.

"I probably won't need something like this!" Conan, starting to regret his decision, muttered to himself.

"No, no, no, this is just caution. Come on! Inhale." Ritsuko Akagi said with a smile, and while Conan was focused on talking to her, she put the anesthetic mask on his face.

"I...want...to refuse..." Conan's consciousness began to drift away from him rapidly, then his head tilted to the side, and he lost consciousness.

"That's a good boy!" Ritsuko Akagi glanced at the set anesthesia dosage, enough to keep this little brat asleep for six hours. She had already instructed the others to prolong the examinations of the other children as much as possible and to show them interesting content! Make sure to keep their attention.

"Snap!" Akagi Ritsuko, having put on disposable medical gloves and goggles, revealed a delighted expression. "Time is of the essence~"

Chapter 99 Kogoro Mouri, whom I've already seen

"Is this the cockpit you use when you're in battle? It really feels pretty strange." Ryoko Sakaki sat inside the insertion plug of Unit-01, gripping the handles with both hands, looking at Shinji Ikari behind her with a curious expression. She tried to stretch her legs out, but when she reached forward, there were no pedals or other control units, which puzzled her.

As for why Ryoko Sakaki was able to enter the cockpit of Unit-01, which is supposedly highly classified, she had special permission from Ritsuko Akagi, the head of the technical department. You can't believe it! Moreover, the entire technical department is now coveting Ryoko Sakaki. Well, I mean, the sake brewed by Ryoko Sakaki.

After being diluted in various ways, several people in the technical department who considered themselves to have a good alcohol tolerance were knocked out one after another. What baffled the technical department was that even after being diluted hundreds of times, making it almost undetectable on alcohol tests, the people who drank it still collapsed straight down. The time it took to get drunk had almost nothing to do with the degree of dilution, which was dangerous.

All the evidence points to a very direct conclusion: the person who was drunk was not physically intoxicated. In contrast, ordinary alcohol diluted a hundred times is perfectly safe to drink like water, and would even pass an alcohol test.

This contrast instantly highlights Shinji Ikari's strength and the mystery of Ryoko Sakaki's brewed sake. How could the technical department possibly have any fools who would dare to offend Ryoko Sakaki?

So, because the project was very gynecological, after several female doctors quickly finished examining Ryoko Sakaki and gave Shinji Ikari a "everything is OK" sign, a specialist from the technical department took Ryoko Sakaki to see the cockpit of Unit-01.

“Yes, because his operation wasn’t achieved using these things.” Shinji Ikari said with a smile. In this godforsaken place, the technical department could hear everything they said, so he didn’t intend to flirt with Ryoko Sakaki. He wanted to stick to the facts.

"Oh?" Ryoko Sakaki tilted her head and looked at Shinji Ikari with a curious expression. "Then how did you manage to perform that precise operation the other day?" Ryoko Sakaki tilted her head and looked at Shinji Ikari.

"Because this thing gets to act entirely based on my thinking, based on my imagination." Shinji Ikari shrugged, not explaining it in great detail, since Ryoko Sakaki didn't actually have to operate this thing in battle.

"Imagine? Treat it like your own hands and feet?" Ryoko Sakaki thought for a moment, then frowned, looking somewhat speechless. She couldn't quite imagine what that would feel like. However, Ritsuko Akagi was busy serving a boy who had turned into a child and didn't have time to give Shinji Ikari special permission. But Ryoko Sakaki felt that was enough.

Ryoko Sakaki had already heard from Shinji Ikari that the sake she brewed for him had a tremendous effect, and the fact that Shinji didn't use any skills during the last battle was probably because he hadn't drunk that batch of sake.

This news made Ryoko Sakaki very happy. Being able to help Shinji Ikari was already good enough news. She was the one who could help Shinji. God Tongue? Hmph! Shinji didn't choose to become a chef, so your "sister" is just a sister.

"Is this Unit-01? It looks really huge!" Sonoko Suzuki stood on the umbilical bridge, marveling at the enormous human creation before her. Apart from Ran Mouri, who was still a little worried, the others were already standing in front of this huge man-made object, wearing loose hospital gowns.

This was the last part of their NERV headquarters experience today. Although they would have a NERV-limited work meal later, they were quite tired after a day of inspections. Although they weren't very hungry, no one would refuse a big meal if given the chance.

"Hey, Shinji! Ryoko!" Sonoko Suzuki, who was standing with her hands on her hips and staring at Unit-01, waved to Shinji Ikari and Ryoko Sakaki as they came down from the insertion plug. Needless to say, Sonoko Suzuki and Shinji Ikari were very familiar with each other. Even Ryoko, after going out to play together, had been included in Sonoko Suzuki's list of best friends.

Beforehand, Ryoko Sakaki hadn't told Shinji Ikari that she had been invited to Sonoko Suzuki's house. As a gift, Ryoko brought her latest batch of brewed sake for practice. Ever since she discovered that this could help Shinji, Ryoko Sakaki had started brewing batches of sake, honing her skills in this area.

Ryoko Sakaki then took this batch of alcohol to several of Shinji Ikari's close mentors for tasting, to see how far her skills had progressed.

However, even the old man Nakiri recently praised Sakaki Ryoko's skills, feeling that in the field of brewing, Sakaki Ryoko's expertise was no less than that of most of the senior students at Totsuki Academy. The rest is how to continue to forge her own path in this field, because one cannot be considered a chef by relying solely on sake.

Even the Mist Empress, who occasionally lacked integrity, simply sold it mysteriously in her Mist House shop under the guise of private brewing. It was said to have received high praise, with almost everyone who tasted it wanting to buy some to taste privately. Then she mysteriously stated that it wasn't easy for her to get so much. This tactic of scarcity marketing was very skillful and was essentially helping Ryoko Sakaki build her reputation.

In short, Sonoko Suzuki's grandfather recognized the drink immediately, clearly a regular at the Fog House, and naturally praised it highly, while also inviting Sonoko to bring her friends over to play more often.

"So, what were the results of your tests? Mainly about Uncle Mori in the back." Shinji Ikari asked with a smile. Although he was a middle-aged man who had been a heavy drinker for a long time, Shinji Ikari knew a little about Kogoro Mori's physical condition. Even when fighting a strong police officer on duty, he would not be at a disadvantage.

"Oh dear, well..." Kogoro Mouri's smile instantly turned a little awkward. If it weren't for his daughter's constant worry about the whereabouts of her precious Conan, he would definitely be under her constant nagging and nagging on the way here.

"Dad's liver isn't good. The doctor said he's at risk of developing alcoholic liver disease! Also, because of irregular rest and lack of exercise, his body has been in a state of sub-health for a long time..." Sure enough, as soon as Shinji Ikari asked, Ran Mouri started rambling on and on, making Kogoro Mouri want to cover his ears.

"Alright, I understand. Uncle Kogoro is probably sleeping all the time because various unhealthy factors in his body have accumulated to a dangerous level." Shinji Ikari smiled and silently filled in the soil and tamped it down for Kogoro Mouri, a man who was clearly extremely lucky but somewhat disappointing. He also provided cover for Conan's actions, so that Conan's seemingly illogical actions would at least be scientifically documented.

"Give up drinking!" Ran glared at her father, though she knew it was something even her mother hadn't been able to do, and it would be difficult for her to do it as well.

"I'll try my best!" Kogoro Mouri sighed. The female doctor who examined him today had told him with a serious expression that although his body seemed to be in relatively good condition now, if he continued to abuse it like this, his lifespan might be shortened by several years each year, which terrified Kogoro. "However..."

Kogoro Mouri leaned against the railing of the umbilical bridge, his face suddenly filled with emotion. "When Ran mentioned it before, I was very surprised. When did the fate of humanity become something that a teenager has to risk his life for? Aren't we adults a bit too useless?"

“Father…” Ran Mouri looked at Kogoro Mouri’s serious face and felt a little strange. Her father, who seemed to be just going through the motions all day, actually had such a responsible side? It was really strange and…uncomfortable for her.

“You could think of it that way, but that’s not exactly how it works.” Shinji Ikari nimbly flipped over and stood on the railing, glanced sideways, then leaned forward and jumped, leaping onto the tip of Unit-01’s nose and landing easily. “The fact that you feel guilty means there’s still a drive for change within you, but Uncle Mori, you should have already realized that in this world, many things are about who achieves it first…”

"Yes, this damned world..." Kogoro Mouri sighed helplessly, head bowed. He thought, but what's the use? This world is just like this, nested together by layers upon layers of rules called "order"...

"It seems you've seen something." Shinji Ikari looked at Kogoro Mouri in front of him. Shinji couldn't quite remember how Kogoro Mouri went from being a policeman to a drunkard running a detective agency in the original work, but now, it seemed that the Kogoro Mouri in front of him had experienced things that were far more complicated than the relatively peaceful world in the original anime.

“What’s the use…” Kogoro Mouri looked up. He still remembered that day, watching a fully enclosed prison van, escorted by a special Ground Self-Defense Force unit, slowly drive into the mountains. Back then, Kogoro, a policeman, stared blankly at his superior who had pinned him to the ground. He couldn’t understand, he couldn’t comprehend it. He couldn’t understand! He hated it so much!!!

So the world gained a detective who drowns his sorrows in alcohol, and lost a sharp-witted policeman.

“Each generation has its own mission, you know? When the Fourth Angel was killed, who was the most terrified?” Shinji Ikari raised the corner of his mouth and jumped back up with a backflip.

"I don't know, but I can guess." Kogoro Mouri pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, lit it, took a deep drag, and exhaled a wisp of smoke into the air. "Well done."

"Thank you." Shinji Ikari nodded. He was indeed a man with a story; he even knew a bit about the intricacies of the situation. It seemed the knot in his heart was no ordinary knot. Shinji didn't inquire further, but knowing the general outline was enough.

"The child's check-up is complete," Ibuki Maya said with a smile. A person in a white coat was pushing her around. What she didn't say was that because they were in a hurry, Akagi Ritsuko had been a little too rough. It was possible that she might accidentally remove some parts, making it like Conan Edogawa had to go to Thailand.

"Conan!" Ran Mouri quickly walked to Conan's side, half-squatting down. She looked at Conan in the wheelchair with some confusion, as Conan seemed tired and drowsy.

"Because of some tests, Conan was in some pain, so he was given some anesthetic. He may not be fully out of the anesthesia yet," Maya Ibuki said directly to Ran Mouri without hiding anything.

"It must be because this brat is naughty and always causing trouble for others." Before Ran Mouri could say anything, Kogoro Mouri next to her started shouting. If there was anything he and Shinji Ikari had in common, it was definitely their impatience with Conan.

"Hmm?" Conan, still a little dizzy, could already vaguely feel the soreness in his body. His somewhat stiff brain had already begun to wryly smile. Why did he agree to Shinji Ikari's obviously ill-intentioned suggestion? Now, it seemed that he had suffered enough, but he still didn't know what kind of suffering he had endured. Only waves of drowsiness and pain kept surging in.

"I don't know if it's because he's witnessed too much death, but he seems to have been tainted by something bad, so the examination took a little longer and was a little more thorough," Ibuki Maya said apologetically.

"No, no, no... This isn't your fault. This little rascal has always been disobedient. You're too kind." Kogoro Mouri politely said goodbye to Maya Ibuki.

"You're too kind, Shinji! Professor Ritsuko wants you to go to her place right away." After bowing slightly to Kogoro Mouri, Maya Ibuki greeted Shinji Ikari, clearly indicating that Ritsuko Akagi had discovered something.

"Yes!" Shinji Ikari nodded, gestured to Ryoko Sakaki, and said he was going over there. Ryoko Sakaki nodded in response and quickly ran over.

"My colleague will take you to our restaurant. It's still very simple, so please don't mind." Ibuki Maya gestured, and Hyuga Makoto walked over, leading the group towards a side passage. Conan, who seemed unable to stand up on his own, was pushed along by Mouri Ran.

"Dr. Ritsuko's methods are quite ruthless."

"You have to go through four or five days of tests, and you want to finish it in 6 hours? Do you think this is a joke?"

My child's jaundice is too high, so we need to go to the hospital. It might even require hospitalization. I also had a minor accident with an elderly lady while driving in the garage. It's so annoying. I'm taking the day off today, but I might not be able to make it tonight. I'm really furious right now. I used to be so tired of the hospital food, but I never expected my son to surpass that record. I'm a bit overwhelmed. Sorry.

Chapter 100 NERV's Meals

"Ryoko's medical report is out. Do you want to see it?" The moment Shinji Ikari entered the room, Ritsuko Akagi quickly reached behind her and pointed to a computer in the corner. Even in such a tense situation, Ritsuko Akagi had taken the time to look at Ryoko Sakaki's medical report. She was a very healthy girl, and perhaps even a little strong because she was a chef who often flipped woks.

“I already know that,” Shinji Ikari said with a smile, watching Ritsuko Akagi’s hands fly across the two keyboards, constantly comparing a large amount of monitoring data. He couldn’t help but admire her hand speed; with that speed, she could probably update ten chapters a day without any difficulty.

"So you checked it yourself?" Ritsuko Akagi tilted her head and teased Shinji Ikari slightly. That little rascal is no pushover either. Ryoko Sakaki, hmph! She really did make a move, and the marks look very fresh.

"Ritsuko-nee, you know too much!" Shinji Ikari's face darkened. How could he have forgotten about this? If she had this leverage over him, he would be laughed at until the end of the world.

"Trying to silence me again?" Ritsuko Akagi rolled her eyes at Shinji Ikari. She had embarrassed herself in front of this brat the other day, but now he was getting his revenge. Times had really changed. "Speaking of which, that kid is indeed as you said. I had his bone age measured. Although I'm not entirely sure of his age, I can confirm that he's definitely not a primary school student. He's probably even a bit older than you."

As Ritsuko Akagi spoke, she glanced back at him, her face full of excitement. "Based on the results, his age, while not necessarily older than yours, is definitely not that of an elementary school student. I'm becoming increasingly interested in the drug that caused this phenomenon. The blood component analysis will take some time to be fully completed. Shinji, thank you so much for giving me such a project that would drive all women crazy."

"Perhaps I should be thanking you." Shinji Ikari shrugged. The drug Conan gave him was the last thing Shinji knew about that had a pseudo-scientific ability to reverse aging, which was probably Marvel's quantum tunnel. Back then, the unfortunate guy who was the test subject had his age repeatedly manipulated.

However, that thing doesn't seem to be the same as Conan's medicine. In a sense, Conan's medicine is closer to the traditional concept of a rejuvenation drug, while that quantum channel is more like a segment of time that can be captured. Whether it can be maintained for a long time is also uncertain.

As for Conan, at least from the perspective of the clear storyline, he was able to maintain his health for at least a year (the technological advancements and deaths during that year were truly remarkable)... It can be basically confirmed that there were not many aftereffects. At least after taking it, Conan Edogawa, or rather Shinichi Kudo, was able to live smoothly for a year, with all his gene sequences and indicators remaining stable, and he did not become a mutated creature blessed by Cthulhu.