"A twist?"
"Heh… I'm really curious how you'll react when you see the truth!"
Boothill crossed his arms and sat in his seat.
If nothing unexpected happens, Rappa's past experiences are about to be revealed.
I was initially a bit worried about whether this truth might have some ideological impact on Rappa...
I glanced at Rappa beside me.
To my surprise, this sister actually looked serious and expectant!
Alright,
I was overthinking it.
How could a sister who became a Galaxy Ranger be so fragile?
Boothill shifted his attention back to the big screen.
As for what happened back then,
he was actually a bit curious too!
Although he had heard some rumors, the specifics were unclear, and even Rappa couldn't explain it properly.
It seemed that Master Kucha held quite a high position in her heart?
What exactly happened back then?
It's about to be revealed.
...
Mr. Reca was quite satisfied with Rappa's response.
He then said, "Profnana once referred to you as 'the doctor's failed experiment.'"
"I'm deeply curious, what drove you to persistently use this peculiar ninja worldview in your narrative?"
"Connecting this to the previous Banana Studies, I realized this might be the reason you're immune to the Slumbernana Monkey's corruption. Profnana's lines further hinted at a possibility that ties everything together—"
"Is this another experiment by Dr. Primitive? Actress Rappa, you've long been infected by another Memetic Entity."
Rappa raised her head and spoke solemnly, "As the Cosmic Ninjutsu Inscriptions say: 'Scorpion venom, when used skillfully, can neutralize snake venom; poison can sometimes be nectar.'"
"What you said is correct. I once fell into the hands of Osaru and suffered greatly from evil ninja arts. After enduring countless trials to break free from the dark magic, I finally escaped."
"That past is now as distant as floating clouds. But today, if Pinecany's tomorrow needs it, let us clear the clouds and see the light of day once more."
Mr. Reca smiled. "Interesting, interesting. Memetic Entities can overwrite each other, and viruses are no exception. If we can extract the virus from the ninja actress's memories, we might have a way to disrupt the monkeys' synesthetic Dreamscape."
"In terms of the film's third act, this could be considered a brilliant development."
"And to drive the plot forward, Actress Stelle, it seems you'll once again play a crucial role."
"No matter what kind of Memetic Entity it is, its impact on a Memokeeper can be fatal. But you're different. As the protagonist, you're sure to uncover the truth behind the film's many foreshadowings."
"Please take my film reel and turn her memories into the MacGuffin (key clue) that breaks the deadlock."
As this dialogue unfolded,
the live stream's comments kept rolling!
...
"Huh?"
"So it's true?"
"Wait! When you said Rappa was infected with a Memetic Entity, I thought it was a joke, but it's actually real!"
"No wonder Rappa can explain everything in terms of ninjas."
"So it's not just a case of being chuunibyou?"
"Does that mean her hometown doesn't have any ninjas, nor is it some 'Ninja Capital'? It's all just her wishful thinking?"
"That can't be! If that's the case, how do you explain Master Kucha, the training, and all that?"
...
At Paperfold University,
behind Rappa,
three ninja fangirls were completely stunned!
They kept glancing at the comments and then at Rappa!
They wondered if something had gone wrong!
They wanted to ask Rappa, but didn't know how to bring it up!
The three of them were momentarily at a loss!
Fortunately.
The plot continued!
Next, they could intuitively understand what was going on through Honkai: Star Rail!
Stelle began using the Clockwork trick.
"Baseball Bat Ninja, are you ready to witness my past? Before the blood, tears, and merciless history, you might tremble and lose your composure. Be fully prepared."
[Clockwork Ninjutsu, activate!]
The screen gradually darkened.
Then,
A deafening voice rang out!
"Ask: What is a Ninja Hero, and how does one become a Ninja Hero?"
"Talent? Bloodline? Inheritance? Ninja soul attachment?"
"None of these!!!"
"In the vast galaxy of the ninja world, ninjas are as numerous as flying fish roe, but Ninja Heroes are as precious as golden pufferfish."
"Now, the legendary scroll of the Ninja Hero is about to unfold. Before the records of the Dazzling Ninja's past, do your best to maintain your sanity—"
[Cosmic Ninjutsu Inscriptions, Past, Shadow Records]
[Volume One: The Three Trials of Asceticism Leading to Enlightenment]
The players on set all held their breath!
They craned their necks!
Watching intently the images about to appear on the big screen!
It could be a colorful metropolis or a picturesque village.
In any case,
It had to be some kind of region!
So,
When a laboratory-style scene appeared.
Everyone was stunned!
"??????
"What's going on?"
"Does Rappa's hometown have a place that looks like the Herta space station?"
"Damn, I suddenly have a terrifying thought…"
"That can't be, it's impossible!"
"We'll know if we keep watching."
"Suddenly I feel uneasy, like something is blocking my chest…"
"Damn! I smell a twist coming!"
...
[Request to open the chamber—insufficient permissions, please enter the password.]
A mechanical voice sounded.
"A secret incantation? That won't stop me."
Rappa said indifferently,
"Rin, Pyo, To, Sha… Ha."
[Password correct, live gene editing has been disabled, chamber door opening.]
Rappa jumped out of the test chamber.
Crossing her arms,
She cautiously observed her surroundings while muttering to herself, "The seal of the Osaru House… nothing special."
"Even if my senses are clouded by dark arts, I can still see the evil being committed here… hateful, lamentable."
"With this, the trial is over… I'll return to pay my respects to the master and continue my training."
...
"Is this the Ninja Capital?"
"Huh?"
"No way, I thought it would at least be a village or town, but you're telling me it's a laboratory!?"
"Impossible! This must just be one laboratory within the Ninja Capital, it can't be the whole thing!"
"Damn, this is insane!"
"Seriously…"
"Mission description here: The past of the Dazzling Ninja unfolds like a ukiyo-e scroll. Behind her gallant figure and smile, what kind of untold blood and tears are hidden… You have completed the trial of Master Kucha, the Ninjutsu Grandmaster. As the master previously stated, you now possess the qualifications to become a ninja disciple."
"There's another line below: AK-A-3, is the ninja's game fun?"
"Seeing that sentence, I instantly felt a chill down my spine!"
"In the middle of the night, this is giving me the creeps!"
...
Now you can freely move around in this scene.
Obviously.
This was an extremely advanced laboratory.
The first thing that caught the eye was a row of experimental containers on the left.
Inside them lay various experimental subjects, all perfectly still.
And every single subject here was a living human being!
Rappa couldn't help but exclaim, "Horrifying, truly horrifying. Mortals displayed like specimens in transparent water prisons, suffering under dark arts—this is undoubtedly a glimpse of the end times."
Moving further in.
There was a strange robot.
"Beep beep beep—Regression target: Catarrhini; Genetic regression progress: 7; Vital signs: Stable."
Rappa marveled again, "This is the Evil Ninja Osaru's scout ninja, monitoring the suffering souls in these cages… Oh Great Lan, how can you continue to sleep peacefully while the eyes of evil watch over the mortal world?"
...
"It's over!"
"Wah wah wah wah…"
"So this is how it is…"
"Ahhhhhhh!!!"
"I suddenly laughed, feeling a sense of relief."
"My goodness, this cultivation!"
"So, there are no ninjas, no Ninja Capital. It's all because of the Memetic Entity virus that she imagined it this way!"
"My worldview has collapsed... folks."