In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 237 The Corpse of a Kryptonian
"Partly, although it was indeed because of them in the beginning."

Bruce Wayne shook his head regretfully.

"More importantly, it is the city itself. Traditional industries and manufacturing have declined with technological progress and globalization. The city's transformation has failed. While jobs are missing, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. Social security benefits are insufficient, and education and psychological construction have failed. All of these are leading to an increase in crime rates.

The increase in crime rates, in turn, has further exacerbated this phenomenon, making crime a part of Gotham culture. People have become numb to the existence of crime and have become accustomed to it.”

In fact, Shimizu also knew that whether it was Bruce Wayne or Batman, the person next to him was trying to save Gotham with both identities.

Rely on Wayne Enterprises to promote Gotham's transformation, to fund education, and to create more jobs.

It works, but it’s useless no matter how loud the noise is.

No matter how big the waves are on the sea, they will have no impact on the area below the sea level.

To change this city, you must first change the people in this city.

Only by changing their mindsets, letting them discard the bad parts of the culture passed down from this land, and then picking up the truly essential parts, can this city be revitalized.

But for many people, just staying alive is already all they have to do, so why would they have the time to care about these things?
But unless they change the city, their current situation will remain unchanged.

Work hard to fill your stomach with bread tomorrow.

As for the powerful and wealthy, although most of them are not good people, there are some who are still acceptable, but the history of Gotham has never been written by them.

Only by gathering the strength of all the people can we write history and rewrite the present.

Gotham seems to have fallen into a vicious circle. Even a wise man like Batman cannot change this place in a short period of time.

This may not be something that can be accomplished in one generation. It may take decades or even hundreds of years to change.

It’s no wonder that some people always want to destroy Gotham and rebuild it, which would be much easier.

"You don't have to worry too much. I've noticed that you guys always like to shoulder everything on your own shoulders. Each generation has its own mission. We just need to do what we are supposed to do."

Qingshui checked the time and said to Bruce Wayne.

“Walter, it’s not that I don’t believe in future generations.”

Bruce Wayne stared into the water.

No, you don't trust anyone, not even yourself.

Qingshui complained silently in his heart.

“Just like you said, every generation has its own mission, and future generations also have their own missions. Otherwise, it will be like the Gotham of the past, leaving us with countless historical problems.

If possible, I hope that one person can accomplish the work of three generations.”

Qingshui looked deeply at Bruce Wayne and picked up the cup.

"Good luck."

"No, it's to wish us good luck."

Bruce Wayne clinked glasses with Shimizu.

The former will do anything to save Gotham from evil.

The latter thinks that he does not have such a noble character, but he also thinks that he is not a scumbag.

He has his own values and is willing to do good things within his ability.

At least the power he possesses in Gotham now is already enormous. As long as he is willing to do something, even if it is just a little, there will always be some gains.

The premise is that these will not affect what he wants to do.

"Also, there is something I need to tell you."

Before leaving, Bruce Wayne left a message for Shimizu. "I have found out what you did. You must stop as soon as possible, otherwise revenge will come soon."

Shimizu watched Bruce Wayne get into the Lamborghini and frowned slightly.

He knew what Bruce Wayne meant.

When the Kryptonians first arrived, Congress voted to drop a nuclear bomb on Metropolis.

Shimizu never liked to take revenge overnight, so he sent out his shadow clone that night. He combined the intelligence from the Assassin's League and Luther to assassinate several congressmen who had submitted requests to Congress to drop nuclear bombs, and tortured some of them to reveal other relevant personnel.

Some people were killed, some hid better and Qingshui couldn't find them, so they were not killed for the time being.

They wanted to reconcile, but Qingshui didn't give them a chance.

You want to kill me, why do you want to reconcile?
Now it seems that these people are also afraid and are in a state of panic all day long.

I just don't know how the reaction will be.

With those people's status and resources, it would only take some effort to find out that they are the "war warrior" mentioned by the superman.

Qingshui is not really afraid.

He and Bruce Wayne form a strong alliance in Gotham, and his position is difficult to shake. He can be considered a local boss, and it is difficult for forces outside Gotham to affect his base.

Qingshui was actually looking forward to it.

Once these people take action, they will definitely leave traces and create opportunities.

As for the other dignitaries...

After that incident, they had long ago cut ties with the gang because they were worried that they would also die in various "accidents". They would not give up easily until the outcome of the fight between the two sides became clear.

They only help the winners.

After the dinner, Shimizu got in a car and returned to the Water Building.

He usually eats and lives here.

Unlike other bosses who live and eat in the company, he lives here simply because his own laboratory is in the Water Building, which makes it convenient for him to manufacture and improve puppets and study technology.

Similarly, after long-term operation, the security level here is very high.

Not only are there security personnel patrolling outside 24 hours a day, but some key locations inside are also blocked by sealing techniques.

"laugh……"

As the seal was lifted, a steel coffin was opened and a large amount of cold air wafted out.

There lay a dead body.

A Kryptonian corpse.

This Kryptonian was called Nam Ik, and he died at Shimizu's hands. There was a hole on his head that was pierced by a kryptonite dagger, and all kinds of instrument interfaces were connected to his body.

[Current cell activity, 87 percent.]

Shimizu moved his gaze away from the monitor showing the data, released a glowing green light from his palm, placed it on Nam's body, and began to use the transparent world and medical ninjutsu to sense Nam's exact condition.

not bad.

Thanks to the technology obtained from Mr. Freeze, after returning from the battle in Metropolis that day, Shimizu froze Nam's body just as Victor had frozen Nora.

This guy's brain is dead, but because it was frozen in time, the body is still fresh and the cell activity in the body is relatively well preserved.

(End of this chapter)