Chapter 13: The Cyber Ninja

Ryo sat at his desk, eyes fixed on his laptop screen. His fingers moved across the keyboard, scanning through research articles and AI-generated theories about subatomic transformations.

"If I can break down and reassemble molecules at a subatomic level… I can create more than just a suit. I could craft an entire energy-based armor, one that adapts to my movements and regenerates itself."

But the calculations were overwhelming. The data flood was immense—every AI-generated equation sent him deeper into an endless spiral of particle physics and quantum manipulation.

"Too much information. Too many unknowns. How do I simplify this?"

Just then—

"Ryo, check this out!"

His friends stormed into his room, one of them shoving a phone in his face. On the screen was a viral video—grainy footage of a masked figure leaping from building to building, extinguishing flames with gusts of wind.

"The internet's calling him Cyber Ninja!" Dave grinned. "Dude's everywhere—people are losing their minds over him!"

Ryo barely reacted.

His friend Tucker laughed. "Bro, you're acting like this ain't a big deal! You saw the way he took out those flames? Man's built different!"

Ryo rolled his eyes, pushing the phone away. "He's just some guy in a mask," he muttered, returning to his laptop.

His friends exchanged glances.

"Man, you're so boring sometimes."

As they continued scrolling through social media, a breaking news alert flashed across the screen.

SHOCKING UPDATE: WOMAN RESCUED BY CYBER NINJA DIES OF SUFFOCATION

Silence fell over the room.

For a moment, no one spoke. Then, one of them whispered, "Wait… what?"

Dave read the article aloud:

"Earlier today, it was reported that the woman rescued from the skyscraper fire has tragically passed away due to complications from smoke inhalation. Medical experts believe the damage to her lungs was too severe, despite her miraculous escape from the fire."

A wave of discomfort settled in.

"Man… that's messed up," Ben muttered as he finished his chips.

Tucker shook his head. "And people are still honoring her—they made a whole Cyber Ninja fan group to show support."

They scrolled through comments—some praising Cyber Ninja as a hero, others criticizing him for failing to fully save her.

As the discussion continued, Ryo's jaw clenched.

"She died? After everything I did… she still…?"

His friends debated theories about Cyber Ninja's identity could he be a black white or even asain!'Tucker exclaimed "what of his abilities I heard he control air and fire "Dave said, and Hayley expressed her love that if she knew cyber ninjas identity she would definitely date him. This made them laugh in disbelieve Some joked about how he got his powers, others imagined what it would be like to live as him.

But Ryo had heard enough.

Slamming his laptop shut, he stood up abruptly.

"That's it. I'm done for today. Y'all need to go home," he said, his voice sharper than usual.

His friends exchanged surprised glances.

"Ryo, come on?"

"I just… I need some sleep. That's all."

Understanding the mood, his friends left.

As soon as they were gone, Ryo collapsed onto his bed, staring at the ceiling.

"I tried. I really tried. But in the end… was it not even enough?"

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Meanwhile, at a hidden research facility, a team of scientists and engineers stood in front of a reinforced containment chamber.

Inside was a lab rat—one that had been injected with energy extracted from the diamond staircase Ryo had created.

"Initiating observation," one scientist announced, tapping on a holographic screen.

The rat twitched.

Then…

Its muscles expanded, veins pulsating with raw, unknown power.

Suddenly, it lunged at the steel walls of its cage—

CRACK!

The reinforced metal shattered like glass.

The researchers gasped in horror as the rat moved at blinding speed, darting across the room, tearing through equipment with inhuman ferocity.

A single thought filled their minds:

"This energy… it creates monsters."

Mr. Azel, the corporate man overseeing the experiment, watched from behind a tinted glass panel, his eyes glinting with malicious curiosity.

"Fascinating," he murmured.

A scientist nervously approached him. "Sir… this energy is far too unpredictable. We still don't understand its full effects. If we use it on humans, the risks—"

"—are worth it," Azel interrupted. "This could redefine power. The strongest beings ever created—our own personal super-soldiers. And unlike that so-called Cyber Ninja… ours won't have a conscience."

He smirked.

"Begin human trials immediately."

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As Azel left the lab, he was greeted by a young man kneeling before him.

"Uncle Azel," the man said, his voice laced with desperation. "I need your help."

Azel raised an eyebrow. "That's rare. You usually solve your own problems."

"This is bigger than me .... It's about the calos electronics company I've always wanted."

"You told me you had it under control "that is why am here I need you to eliminate the owner Mr masaru