Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

"Hehe." Wang Liumei gave a cold snort with a forced smile, but her heart was filled with anticipation and curiosity.

"Besides, the meaning of a date isn't where you go, but who you go with. Don't you want to come out with me and enjoy some time alone together?" Hiruko asked, her eyes revealing tenderness and affection.

Hearing this, Wang Liumei turned her head away and muttered softly, "Of course I know... but I never expected to end up here." Although she said this, her heart was filled with sweetness and happiness.

That's right, the place where Beiliuhu and Wang Liumei had their first date was the Kingdom of Azadistan, a place that is now attracting worldwide attention.

Moreover, the two of them were not traveling as tourists, but dressed up as locals to immerse themselves in the country, see what it was really like, and experience a different way of life and culture.

"Speaking of which, how come you're good at everything, even makeup?" Wang Liumei asked curiously, her eyes revealing admiration and curiosity for Biruko.

"When you're out in the world, it's always good to have a variety of skills. Disguise is one of the essential skills for a research ninja, and I've undergone rigorous training in it," Hiruko said with a smile, his eyes revealing confidence and pride.

As a research ninja, he possesses various advanced makeup and disguise techniques, enabling him to easily change his appearance and identity.

Of course, dressing up as a local isn't just about changing clothes.

Hiruko directly used disguise and makeup techniques to transform himself and Wang Liumei into people of the same race as the locals, even mimicking their skin color and hair texture perfectly.

In particular, when Wang Liumei put on local women's clothing and a headscarf, she looked exactly like a native of Azadistan. She almost didn't recognize herself and couldn't help but admire Bilihu's makeup skills.

Bilihu led Wang Liumei through the streets of Azadistan, allowing them to experience the country's unique charm and cultural atmosphere.

Although Wang Liumei said she didn't like it and wasn't used to it, she was more excited than anyone else when she stepped onto the street, like a bird that had been released and was soaring freely in the sky.

This novel experience was completely new to her, giving her an unprecedented sense of freedom and joy.

She had gone shopping before, but that was practically the same as her job.

He was always accompanied by bodyguards, and his every move represented the face and dignity of the Wang family.

Even though I planned my schedule to rest, I still had to restrain myself as if I were working, and I couldn't enjoy the pleasures of life as I pleased.

But things are different now. To outsiders, she is no longer the powerful and authoritative Wang Liumei, but an ordinary girl who doesn't have to care about those rules and regulations and tedious family rules. She can do whatever she wants without considering those tedious family rules and etiquette. She is now free and unrestrained.

“Miss Wang, you’re too excited. Tone it down a bit. The locals in Azadistan are very conservative. No girl would be as excited or flamboyant as you.”

"Although we look no different from them, your behavior is too obvious and easily attracts attention and suspicion." Hiruko gently reminded Wang Liumei, who was about to break free of her reins and let herself go.

Upon hearing Hiruko's words, Wang Liumei realized that everyone around her was looking at her strangely, as if she were a monster.

Thinking about her behavior along the way, things she would never have even considered in the past, now being watched and judged by so many people, she could only blush and pull her headscarf up a little, whispering, "I know, I'll be more careful."

Looking at Wang Liumei's girlish demeanor, Beiruhu could only think to himself: When people are held back for too long, once they are released, they will all become like unbridled huskies, lawless and unrestrained.

To prevent Wang Liumei from continuing to do anything that would attract attention, he had no choice but to take her hand and walk with her, strolling through the streets and alleys like an ordinary couple.

Fortunately, when Hiruko did his and Wang Liumei's makeup, he deliberately made himself look a little older, so to outsiders, it looked like a father leading his naughty daughter on a stroll.

Two young people pulling and tugging at each other, laughing and joking, in the street—this is a bit too much and inappropriate for this conservative country.

This hard CC was indeed very effective.

After being led by the hand, Wang Liumei immediately quieted down, obediently lowering her head and following behind Biruko, as docile and well-behaved as a cat whose neck was being pinched.

She enjoyed this feeling of being protected and cared for, as if the whole world had become warm and beautiful.

The two walked together, from the bustling modern city center to the more ordinary neighborhood on the outskirts.

Upon entering the working-class district, Wang Liumei began to feel uncomfortable and oppressed.

The people here looked at them with indifferent and cold eyes, devoid of any enthusiasm; everyone seemed apathetic and uncaring.

The streets on both sides were not lined with tall buildings and bustling activity, but with dilapidated yellow brick and mud houses.

The pedestrians on the road were few and far between, and they seemed to be in a hurry and had no time to pay attention to their surroundings.

Occasionally a few shops would be open, but they sold very little, mostly low-quality food and daily necessities.

Wang Liumei was surprised to discover that such a place existed in the world; no one had ever told her about it in her previous education.

Barren, backward, indifferent, hostile... Although we all live on the same earth and are human beings, it seems like two different worlds and two completely different lives.

A strange emotion welled up inside her—was it sympathy and pity for these people, or gratitude for her own good fortune? She couldn't say for sure.

"Uncle, sister, do you want to buy water?" A little boy carrying two jugs of water on his shoulders stopped in front of Beiliuhu and Wang Liumei and said in a tone of enthusiasm that was completely different from the others.

His eyes revealed a longing for life and an expectation for the future.

"Okay, give me a pot, how much?" Hiruko asked, his eyes revealing care and encouragement for the little boy.

The little boy held up a number, and Hiruko took out the prepared currency from his pocket and handed it to the little boy.

The little boy who received the money did not leave immediately, but looked back and forth between Beiliuhu and Wang Liumei, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Is there anything else?" Seeing that the little boy seemed to have more questions, Wang Liumei spoke in the local language, trying to break the awkward silence.

"I've heard that there are incredibly tall towers in the world that can reach all the way into the universe. Is that true?"

Hearing the little boy's words, Wang Liumei knew he was asking about the solar-powered rail elevator, a crystallization of human technology and wisdom, something she took for granted, yet it was such a rare existence and such an enviable dream in the eyes of others.

"Why do you think we would know?" Wang Liumei asked curiously, her eyes revealing appreciation and encouragement for the little boy's curiosity.

"Hehe, although Uncle and Sister are also from Azadistan, you don't look like you're from here at all."

Only city dwellers would dress like you, wearing such new clothes and looking so fashionable and beautiful.

The people living here are all very poor and frugal; they simply can't afford new clothes or nice things.

The little boy explained, his eyes revealing envy for city dwellers and a sense of helplessness and acceptance of his own situation.

Can't you even afford a new piece of clothing?

Wang Liumei pondered to herself, her eyes revealing sympathy and pity for the little boy.

She couldn't imagine what life would be like without new clothes or nice things to use, but she knew it must be very difficult and challenging.

"The tower you're talking about is called a solar-powered rail elevator, and it's the most important building in the three major countries: the UN, the UN Human Rights Council, and the AEU."

Not only can it make it very easy for people to go to space and explore the mysteries of the universe, but it can also provide endless electricity for people to use, improving people's living conditions and the environment. "Wang Liumei gave the little boy a simple explanation of the knowledge of solar-powered rail elevators, her eyes revealing her expectation and longing for technology and the future.

"Wow, this kind of tower is actually called a solar-powered rail elevator! That's amazing! I wish I could go to space someday and see the vast starry sky and the mysterious universe." The little boy excitedly waved his arms and looked at the two with envy, as if they were his heroes and role models.

"By the way, I also heard that Lady Marina has reached an agreement with some major power to build a solar power receiving facility here. Is this the solar-powered rail elevator you mentioned?" the little boy continued to ask, his eyes revealing his admiration for Lady Marina and his anticipation and longing for the future.

“That’s right. Once this power infrastructure is built, Azadistan will also be able to use solar power, and people’s living conditions and the environment will be greatly improved,” Wang Liumei replied, her eyes revealing her expectations and blessings for the future of Azadistan.

"That's great! If that were the case, we could turn on the lights at home anytime and wouldn't have to walk in the dark anymore!" The little boy's eyes shone brightly as he imagined the wonderful future, his face beaming with a happy smile and a love and anticipation for life.

But his words also touched a nerve with the others. When those who were indifferent heard about Marina and the solar power facilities, they immediately looked at him with hostility, as if Marina and the solar power facilities were their enemies and threats.

"Alright, little one, we have to go now. We wish you all the best in achieving your dreams and living a happy life." To avoid attracting further attention and unnecessary trouble and conflict, Hiruko immediately said goodbye to the little boy, took Wang Liumei's hand, and left this troublesome place to continue their date.

After leaving the civilian district with Wang Liumei, Hiruko found a secluded spot to rest and sort out his thoughts and feelings.

They noticed that Wang Liumei had been silent since the beginning, as if she were lost in thought on the edge of a cliff. Beiliuhu stood side by side with Wang Liumei, gazing into the distance—the place that was once Kurgis City, now only a war ruin after the destruction of Azadistan, with broken walls telling the story of past tragedy in the wind.

“I don’t understand.” Wang Liumei stood on the edge of the cliff, her mind filled with a tangled mess of questions.

She couldn't understand why the people here were so hostile to solar power, when it could bring light and hope.

I don't understand why anyone would oppose Marina's decision, when it was clearly the right one, for the better future of the country.

She couldn't understand why Birukhu had taken her all over Azadistan to see the devastation.

"You, Liu Mei, will naturally not understand. Not only you, but countless people, when faced with this land located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, do not understand why it is like this."

Hiruko spoke slowly, his gaze deep and solemn, “This land, due to its unique geographical relationship, has been conquered and ravaged by countless empires since ancient times. One empire leaves, and another arrives.”

These empires included feudal and monarchical ones, and were either communist or communist. They used the banner of liberation to exploit this land for their own interests, turning it into their resource reserves and battlefields.

Chapter 426

"The people here have not been without resistance, nor have they failed to learn from the modernization experiences of other countries in order to integrate into the world."

Unfortunately, those hypocritical empires eventually turned into invaders.

The people here looked around and realized that the ideas promoted by those advanced civilizations were all deceptive. On the contrary, the religions that were despised by the world's mainstream and regarded as backward actually helped them repel invaders time and time again and protect their land.

Gods, whom are considered nonexistent elsewhere, are real here, serving as their spiritual anchor and the driving force behind their struggles.

"This repeated process has made the people here xenophobic and conservative."

In this world, even the once most backward Africa has become wealthy thanks to the existence of solar-powered rail elevators (AEU's rail elevator is located near the equatorial Congo), while this place remains unchanged, just as it was hundreds of years ago, left far behind by the train of time.

"At the bottom of this gravity well, any transcendent and soaring thoughts can only fall to the ground with a thud. The child who longed for an orbital elevator will eventually be pulled into the abyss of gravity by this land, becoming numb and indifferent like those adults, losing hope for the future."

Wang Liumei clenched her fists, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and said something she wouldn't normally say: "Do you know any good ways to solve these problems?"

“Unfortunately, I have no good solution, and of all the methods I know of, Ribbons’ method is the best. He is also the only one who can solve this problem that has existed here for thousands of years.”

Hiruko spread his hands and said helplessly, "Sometimes, it is a ruthless overlord like Ribbons who can break this spiral. He has a decisiveness and methods that are difficult for ordinary people to match."

"Then why did you take me sightseeing all day?" Wang Liumei felt powerless, as if everything had returned to square one. What was the point of her emotions today? Was it just adding to her troubles?

"Your background in the US means you're born with a sense of aristocratic superiority, and you'll subconsciously disregard the existence of those at the bottom."

Although I used to nag you about these things, it wasn't to make you a good person.

The things the Celestials have always done, and the intelligence work you're in charge of, have destined you to never be a good person. We are all walking in the darkness, striving for that seemingly unattainable light.

"I want you to become a person with a strong will and firm beliefs."

Today, I'm showing you the lives of ordinary people so that you can understand what kind of path you're on, what the celestial beings are doing all for, and why they're getting their hands stained with blood.

There is no absolute good or evil in this world; we can only find our own direction in this chaos.

"In order to prevent such things from happening again and again, only by truly seeing such scenery and being moved in your heart, rather than listening to me preach, will you understand the weight of your actions."

Once you understand this meaning, even if you bet on both sides, you can become a player just like everyone else, instead of a pawn on the board, at the mercy of others.

As dusk fell and the sun set, their shadows stretched long, seemingly extending into the unknown future.

Wang Liumei gazed at Beiliuhu standing backlit, her heart pounding. His figure seemed increasingly mysterious and alluring to her.

"Remember I promised you I'd give you a gift when we met? Now that our date is almost over, I'll give you the gift right now." A necklace inlaid with a blue gemstone appeared in Hiruko's hand, shimmering with a captivating light in the setting sun.

He held the gem in one hand and began to gather chakra in the other. Once the chakra vortex condensed into a chakra ball, he poured the chakra into the gem.

"This gem contains my chakra. I hope that in the days when I am not here, when you feel lost and troubled, you can remember what you have experienced today and draw strength from it."

From then on, wherever Wang Liumei appeared, she always wore a blue necklace that no one had ever seen before. It seemed to be a special bond between her and Beiliuhu, and also a source of warmth and strength for her in this chaotic world.

Although Biluhu and Wang Liumei's date had ended, their journey to Azadistan was not yet over.

As they had discussed earlier, this land has been plagued by war since ancient times and has never experienced true peace. It is like a cursed place, struggling in the cycle of war.