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Chapter 137
chapter 0092 part 1
Chapter 92: Yamata no Orochi, Press Conference, Invitation
"Emergency! Emergency! The fifth head of Yamata no Orochi has awakened! Should emergency measures be taken!"
A giant snake head emerged from a mountain crack, looking down from high above. On Mount Fuji, a massive mountain rock with black and white patterns had appeared out of thin air.
However, this mountain rock was constantly swaying back and forth. Beneath the crack where the snake head was located, it seemed as though some enormous object was struggling to turn over.
*Crackle!* On Mount Fuji, mountain rocks rolled down. From a few pounds to several tons, even over ten tons, rocks tumbled down, smashing into the Forest Sea and cliffs below.
This man-made landslide caused the dense vegetation at the foot of Mount Fuji to be instantly crushed into pulp. *Rumble!* Boulders the size of houses slid down from the mountain peak, directly blocking the winding Highway halfway up the mountain in several places.
Due to the mountain fire that suddenly erupted in Aokigahara (Sea of Trees), people visiting Mount Fuji had already been urgently evacuated.
The landslide caused by the mountain rocks resulted in few casualties.
However, the fire Police Officer heading to Aokigahara (Sea of Trees) to fight the fire were directly blocked by the sudden mudslide.
At the foot of the mountain path, a black Toyota sedan drove onto the Highway leading to Tokyo.
"What's happening? Did Mount Fuji erupt?"
Shortly after the black Toyota sedan turned onto the Highway, the Big man driving the car watched with wide eyes as a giant boulder smashed onto the roadbed not far behind his car, scaring him into flooring the accelerator.
Frank sat in the passenger seat, looking at Mount Fuji behind them, which seemed to be shaking entirely. He was also completely bewildered.
Twelve mortars, a basic load of artillery shells, shouldn't be enough to collapse Mount Fuji! Could it be that the Japanese Mount Fuji was made of paper?! With thick smoke billowing behind them and the ground shaking, Frank patted the slightly nervous nerves of the driver's shoulder:
"Relax, as long as we can reach Tokyo Bay within four and a half hours, there's an ocean whaling ship waiting there. Once we're out of Japanese Waters, someone will naturally meet us!"
...
On one side of Mount Fuji, at an Outpost converted from a natural cave, over a dozen Monarch observers were monitoring the movements of Yamata no Orochi through surveillance equipment spread across Mount Fuji.
"Are we sure only the fifth head has awakened? Are there any signs of the other snake heads awakening!?"
At Monarch's headquarters, a Middle-aged Man in a white coat looked at the satellite monitoring map, comparing it with the video footage transmitted from the Outpost.
His expression was extremely serious. Observation Target 91, codename "Yamata no Orochi", obtained its energy by devouring the volcanic geothermal energy of Mount Fuji.
It could be said that this Titan had largely delayed the eruption of Mount Fuji's volcano.
Once this Titan awakened, the blow to Japan would be devastating.
The Middle-aged Man was named Ishiro Serizawa. Well, his name was a bit old-fashioned, but his father, Eiji Serizawa, was one of the founders of Monarch.
Therefore, Doctor Serizawa himself was a true core member of Monarch.
Looking at Yamata no Orochi in the Volcano Crater, which seemed about to awaken at any moment, he thought of a contingency plan left by his father.
"Activate Emergency Plan B!"
The order was transmitted to Outpost 91 on Mount Fuji. Upon receiving the order, all the soldiers in the Outpost began working intensively.
In the deepest part of the Outpost, within a converted pressure pump room, four Monarch soldiers simultaneously exerted force to turn the circular metal valve.
Deep within the mountain wall, several iron plates embedded in the wall slowly rose, and instantly, countless water flows shot out.
...
Deep inside the mountain, within several massive hollow mountain cavities, a giant snake body, as large as a small mountain, was coiled in the Volcano Crater.
The surface of the black and white patterned snake body was covered in solidified volcanic rock ash, making it look like a giant stone statue extending from Mount Fuji.
The giant snake with eight heads and eight tails had already shed the volcanic rock layer from one snake head, which was desperately dragging the other seven snake heads, trying to break free from the thick rock layer.
Under the drag of this snake head, the massive body of the eight-headed, eight-tailed giant snake continuously crashed against the hard mountain body.
Many of the volcanic rock layers covering the snake heads began to slowly peel off, and the giant snake's tail also began to swing unconsciously.
Just then, several waterfall-like water flows poured out from above the mountain cavity.
They instantly drenched the body of the eight-headed, eight-tailed giant snake.
*Boom!* When these liquids came into contact with the lava beneath the giant snake, a sea of fire immediately erupted.
As a Titan that feeds by devouring lava and geothermal energy, ordinary flames naturally couldn't harm it in the slightest.
But as the flames rose, the rich aroma of alcohol instantly attracted the black and white snake head that was wildly twisting outside.
When its forked tongue sniffed the familiar scent filling the air, the giant snake head suddenly retracted back into the mountain crack.
...
"It seems Doctor Serizawa's analysis was correct. Myths and legends from various places are indeed helpful for us to understand these Titans!"
From the rock cracks of the volcano where Yamata no Orochi slept, clear "alcohol" continuously flowed out. These "alcohol" gathered together, like a rain shower. The high-concentration alcohol came into contact with the lava inside the volcano, causing the entire Volcano Crater to erupt in flames. Within the flames, a giant snake head, flicking its forked tongue, greedily licked the alcohol flowing from the rocks.
At Monarch's headquarters, several High-level Staff watched through the camera installed inside the Volcano Crater as the snake head, after devouring hundreds of tons of alcohol, drowsily sank into the lava.
Yamata no Orochi, a monster from Japanese mythology and legend, also known as Yamata no Orochi or Yamata no Orochi. According to legend, it was slain by Susanoo after being intoxicated with alcohol.
Because of this mythological legend, when this Outpost was first established, Eiji Serizawa insisted, against all opposition, on storing hundreds of tons of alcohol in the rock layer above Yamata no Orochi.
Unexpectedly, it actually had an effect on this Titan.
"Perhaps our Organization should recruit more experts in ancient theology!"
A Monarch High-level Staff stroked his chin, lost in thought.
"Ancient people, in their divine worship of these Titans, also recorded some of their habits in mythological stories!"
Doctor Serizawa stood with his hands in the outer pockets of his white coat, looking at the giant snake faintly visible in the volcanic lava. He thought of another giant beast, his eyes thoughtful.
...
Just as the Aokigahara (Sea of Trees) mountain fire erupting in Japan was about to spread to the entire Mount Fuji, in New York, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Stark Industries!"
Stark Tower. In the parking lot in front of the building, news vans from various media outlets lined both sides of the road.
Media people carrying long lenses and short lenses surrounded Stark Tower, making it impassable.
Many blonde, blue-eyed hosts gesticulated excitedly at the camera, occasionally pointing towards the building behind them.
Outside the building, teams of Police Officer and Bodyguards were working hard to maintain order at the scene.
Many media Reporters swarmed, trying to squeeze into the building, but they were all stopped by Stark Industries' Bodyguards.
Inside the building, a press conference was being held. This was Tony Stark's first public appearance after his billionaire adventure.
This was a golden opportunity for a big news story. Unfortunately, the media outlets with enough clout had already been invited in with invitations.
As for the media people blocked outside the entrance, it was clear that no space had been reserved for them inside.
...
At the center of the stage, the burly, bald Obadiah, who looked like he hadn't slept well and was a bit low on spirit, briefly greeted the guests before yielding the main stage.
Then, a Middle-aged Man with a bruised and swollen face and a small mustache walked onto the stage.
Tony Stark, with a band-aid still on his face, had just reached the center of the stage when the atmosphere, which had been subdued while Obadiah was on stage, immediately became enthusiastic.
It was clear the Reporters had many questions.
"Mr. Stark, what are your thoughts on this terrorist attack you experienced?"
"Mr. Stark, who rescued you?"
"Tony, I love you!" Well, clearly, this female Reporter was a fan of this playboy.
"Mr. Stark, it is said that Stark Industries offered a bounty of 100 million US dollars. Will this bounty be paid out?"
...
"Alright, everyone, quiet down!"
Tony Stark stood at the center of the stage, countless flashbulbs aimed at him. He spread his hands and pressed them downwards.
"Welcome everyone. I know you have many questions, but the purpose of this press conference is not to explain my experiences and hardships, but to make a decision!"
Chapter 92: Yamata no Orochi, Press Conference, Invitation
"Emergency! Emergency! The fifth head of Yamata no Orochi has awakened! Should emergency measures be taken!"
A giant snake head emerged from a mountain crack, looking down from high above. On Mount Fuji, a massive mountain rock with black and white patterns had appeared out of thin air.
However, this mountain rock was constantly swaying back and forth. Beneath the crack where the snake head was located, it seemed as though some enormous object was struggling to turn over.
*Crackle!* On Mount Fuji, mountain rocks rolled down. From a few pounds to several tons, even over ten tons, rocks tumbled down, smashing into the Forest Sea and cliffs below.
This man-made landslide caused the dense vegetation at the foot of Mount Fuji to be instantly crushed into pulp. *Rumble!* Boulders the size of houses slid down from the mountain peak, directly blocking the winding Highway halfway up the mountain in several places.
Due to the mountain fire that suddenly erupted in Aokigahara (Sea of Trees), people visiting Mount Fuji had already been urgently evacuated.
The landslide caused by the mountain rocks resulted in few casualties.
However, the fire Police Officer heading to Aokigahara (Sea of Trees) to fight the fire were directly blocked by the sudden mudslide.
At the foot of the mountain path, a black Toyota sedan drove onto the Highway leading to Tokyo.
"What's happening? Did Mount Fuji erupt?"
Shortly after the black Toyota sedan turned onto the Highway, the Big man driving the car watched with wide eyes as a giant boulder smashed onto the roadbed not far behind his car, scaring him into flooring the accelerator.
Frank sat in the passenger seat, looking at Mount Fuji behind them, which seemed to be shaking entirely. He was also completely bewildered.
Twelve mortars, a basic load of artillery shells, shouldn't be enough to collapse Mount Fuji! Could it be that the Japanese Mount Fuji was made of paper?! With thick smoke billowing behind them and the ground shaking, Frank patted the slightly nervous nerves of the driver's shoulder:
"Relax, as long as we can reach Tokyo Bay within four and a half hours, there's an ocean whaling ship waiting there. Once we're out of Japanese Waters, someone will naturally meet us!"
...
On one side of Mount Fuji, at an Outpost converted from a natural cave, over a dozen Monarch observers were monitoring the movements of Yamata no Orochi through surveillance equipment spread across Mount Fuji.
"Are we sure only the fifth head has awakened? Are there any signs of the other snake heads awakening!?"
At Monarch's headquarters, a Middle-aged Man in a white coat looked at the satellite monitoring map, comparing it with the video footage transmitted from the Outpost.
His expression was extremely serious. Observation Target 91, codename "Yamata no Orochi", obtained its energy by devouring the volcanic geothermal energy of Mount Fuji.
It could be said that this Titan had largely delayed the eruption of Mount Fuji's volcano.
Once this Titan awakened, the blow to Japan would be devastating.
The Middle-aged Man was named Ishiro Serizawa. Well, his name was a bit old-fashioned, but his father, Eiji Serizawa, was one of the founders of Monarch.
Therefore, Doctor Serizawa himself was a true core member of Monarch.
Looking at Yamata no Orochi in the Volcano Crater, which seemed about to awaken at any moment, he thought of a contingency plan left by his father.
"Activate Emergency Plan B!"
The order was transmitted to Outpost 91 on Mount Fuji. Upon receiving the order, all the soldiers in the Outpost began working intensively.
In the deepest part of the Outpost, within a converted pressure pump room, four Monarch soldiers simultaneously exerted force to turn the circular metal valve.
Deep within the mountain wall, several iron plates embedded in the wall slowly rose, and instantly, countless water flows shot out.
...
Deep inside the mountain, within several massive hollow mountain cavities, a giant snake body, as large as a small mountain, was coiled in the Volcano Crater.
The surface of the black and white patterned snake body was covered in solidified volcanic rock ash, making it look like a giant stone statue extending from Mount Fuji.
The giant snake with eight heads and eight tails had already shed the volcanic rock layer from one snake head, which was desperately dragging the other seven snake heads, trying to break free from the thick rock layer.
Under the drag of this snake head, the massive body of the eight-headed, eight-tailed giant snake continuously crashed against the hard mountain body.
Many of the volcanic rock layers covering the snake heads began to slowly peel off, and the giant snake's tail also began to swing unconsciously.
Just then, several waterfall-like water flows poured out from above the mountain cavity.
They instantly drenched the body of the eight-headed, eight-tailed giant snake.
*Boom!* When these liquids came into contact with the lava beneath the giant snake, a sea of fire immediately erupted.
As a Titan that feeds by devouring lava and geothermal energy, ordinary flames naturally couldn't harm it in the slightest.
But as the flames rose, the rich aroma of alcohol instantly attracted the black and white snake head that was wildly twisting outside.
When its forked tongue sniffed the familiar scent filling the air, the giant snake head suddenly retracted back into the mountain crack.
...
"It seems Doctor Serizawa's analysis was correct. Myths and legends from various places are indeed helpful for us to understand these Titans!"
From the rock cracks of the volcano where Yamata no Orochi slept, clear "alcohol" continuously flowed out. These "alcohol" gathered together, like a rain shower. The high-concentration alcohol came into contact with the lava inside the volcano, causing the entire Volcano Crater to erupt in flames. Within the flames, a giant snake head, flicking its forked tongue, greedily licked the alcohol flowing from the rocks.
At Monarch's headquarters, several High-level Staff watched through the camera installed inside the Volcano Crater as the snake head, after devouring hundreds of tons of alcohol, drowsily sank into the lava.
Yamata no Orochi, a monster from Japanese mythology and legend, also known as Yamata no Orochi or Yamata no Orochi. According to legend, it was slain by Susanoo after being intoxicated with alcohol.
Because of this mythological legend, when this Outpost was first established, Eiji Serizawa insisted, against all opposition, on storing hundreds of tons of alcohol in the rock layer above Yamata no Orochi.
Unexpectedly, it actually had an effect on this Titan.
"Perhaps our Organization should recruit more experts in ancient theology!"
A Monarch High-level Staff stroked his chin, lost in thought.
"Ancient people, in their divine worship of these Titans, also recorded some of their habits in mythological stories!"
Doctor Serizawa stood with his hands in the outer pockets of his white coat, looking at the giant snake faintly visible in the volcanic lava. He thought of another giant beast, his eyes thoughtful.
...
Just as the Aokigahara (Sea of Trees) mountain fire erupting in Japan was about to spread to the entire Mount Fuji, in New York, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Stark Industries!"
Stark Tower. In the parking lot in front of the building, news vans from various media outlets lined both sides of the road.
Media people carrying long lenses and short lenses surrounded Stark Tower, making it impassable.
Many blonde, blue-eyed hosts gesticulated excitedly at the camera, occasionally pointing towards the building behind them.
Outside the building, teams of Police Officer and Bodyguards were working hard to maintain order at the scene.
Many media Reporters swarmed, trying to squeeze into the building, but they were all stopped by Stark Industries' Bodyguards.
Inside the building, a press conference was being held. This was Tony Stark's first public appearance after his billionaire adventure.
This was a golden opportunity for a big news story. Unfortunately, the media outlets with enough clout had already been invited in with invitations.
As for the media people blocked outside the entrance, it was clear that no space had been reserved for them inside.
...
At the center of the stage, the burly, bald Obadiah, who looked like he hadn't slept well and was a bit low on spirit, briefly greeted the guests before yielding the main stage.
Then, a Middle-aged Man with a bruised and swollen face and a small mustache walked onto the stage.
Tony Stark, with a band-aid still on his face, had just reached the center of the stage when the atmosphere, which had been subdued while Obadiah was on stage, immediately became enthusiastic.
It was clear the Reporters had many questions.
"Mr. Stark, what are your thoughts on this terrorist attack you experienced?"
"Mr. Stark, who rescued you?"
"Tony, I love you!" Well, clearly, this female Reporter was a fan of this playboy.
"Mr. Stark, it is said that Stark Industries offered a bounty of 100 million US dollars. Will this bounty be paid out?"
...
"Alright, everyone, quiet down!"
Tony Stark stood at the center of the stage, countless flashbulbs aimed at him. He spread his hands and pressed them downwards.
"Welcome everyone. I know you have many questions, but the purpose of this press conference is not to explain my experiences and hardships, but to make a decision!"
