OBS Chapter 219 Bang's Hot Pot
Chapter 219 Bang's Hot Pot
With the completion of the steel fortress, the number of Kinos-version cyborgs reached 300,000. Excluding those not deployed in Z City and A City, an average of about 10,000 cyborgs were deployed in other cities.
"Although its combat power is a bit weaker, it is still a quarter of Genos's strength. It is more than enough to deal with Wolf and Tiger level monsters. Even Demon level monsters can be overwhelmed by numbers. You can block one Incineration Cannon, so what about 10,000 Incineration Cannons? However, it is useless against Dragon level monsters because the quality is too poor."
Meanwhile, Lin Yu led Saitama and Genos to Bang's Flowing Water Dojo. Bang had said he would treat them to hot pot, and as long as it was free hot pot, he and Saitama had to show their support. They didn't care about other food; hot pot was the only thing that made the Hot Pot Group's bond unbreakable.
As for Lin Yu's fortress and his plan to provide armed forces to the people, although they had the support of the high-ranking members of the Hero Association who were under his control, they encountered huge resistance from the people during the implementation process.
The public was confused and skeptical of Lin Yu's plan; they did not understand why he needed to mass-produce cyborgs and build steel fortresses.
"What are these steel fortresses for? Aren't we safe enough? I feel pretty safe."
A citizen complained on the street, saying that this was a typical mindless remark, as if the person had never experienced the baptism of demons, dragons, or monsters.
"Cyborgs sound terrifying. With so many of them, won't they threaten our lives?" another citizen expressed their concerns.
Lin Yu's plan has sparked widespread discussion and speculation among the public, with many believing that it is aimed at consolidating his power as an S-class hero rather than for the well-being of the people.
"What exactly is the S-class hero [Super Powerful Dragon God] doing? Is he trying to establish a dictatorship?"
Some radical members of the public even began organizing protests, demanding that Lin Yu stop his plans.
Faced with the public's lack of understanding and cooperation, Lin Yu remained silent, only using the "God of Three-Pronged Attack" to brainwash these people, turning them into die-hard fans and starting to argue with others.
Meanwhile, Lin Yu began to explain his plan to the public through various channels. He used media, speeches and public events to explain his ideas and goals to the public. However, the public's doubts were not easily dispelled.
"These explanations sound appealing, but who can guarantee that these powers won't be abused? Will those of us who are unwilling to change be oppressed and humiliated by those who are willing to change? I seriously suspect that the S-class hero [Super Power Dragon God] is dividing our classes and undermining the existing stable social structure."
One citizen remained skeptical even after the public speech.
“We need more evidence, or at least some control over these armed machines, otherwise it’s hard for us to believe these plans are for our benefit,” another citizen said.
Lin Yu realized that explanations alone were not enough; he needed to take concrete actions and work harder to use the "God of Three Axes" technique to modify his memories and gain his acceptance.
However, Lin Yu understood that human minds cannot be suppressed by force, so he still needed to use a subtle approach to let the people see the benefits of his plan.
Therefore, Lin Yu decided to implement his plan in some cities first, to demonstrate the actual effects of mechanically modified people and steel fortresses, and through these demonstrations, let the public gradually accept his ideas.
As time went on, Lin Yu's plan gradually achieved some initial results.
Robotic androids and steel fortresses have begun to play a role in some cities, significantly enhancing their defenses and security.
In some cities that had once been plagued by strange creatures, the construction of steel fortresses has made residents feel safer than ever before.
The androids have also successfully repelled the monsters' attacks on multiple occasions, protecting the lives and property of the people.
"These steel fortresses and cyborgs are really useful and make our lives safer."
A citizen (a die-hard fan) remarked with emotion while protected by the steel fortress.
“I used to be very skeptical of Lin Yu’s plans, but now I’m starting to believe him.”
Another citizen (a die-hard fan) also expressed his change of heart.
However, despite the positive results of these demonstrations, some members of the public (who still have some self-reflection) remain skeptical of Lin Yu's plans, fearing that these resources will ultimately be used by Lin Yu for other purposes.
"Everyone! Listen to me! We can't easily believe that S-class hero's plan. He might be hiding a bigger conspiracy. Think about your daily lives, and then think about the promises he's making now. It's nothing but empty talk, pure nonsense!"
Some radical citizens (who believe no one will easily be kind to them) are still protesting in the streets.
Faced with the public's lack of cooperation and skepticism, Lin Yu felt somewhat helpless. Being so clever was not a good thing; he might get ambushed while walking at night.
"We need more evidence to convince the public that our plan is truly for their benefit." (We need more die-hard supporters to force them to believe it's for their own good.)
Lin Yu decided to further expand the scope of his demonstration, allowing more people to see the benefits of his plan. He hoped that through these efforts, he could gradually dispel public doubts. (This expands the influence of the "Three-Pronged Attack" strategy on the public, essentially forcing the minority to submit to the majority.)
However, he's going to eat Bang's hot pot today, so he'll postpone the plan for a day. He needs to deepen his bond with Saitama through hot pot.
City Z.
Flowing water dojo.
"Lin Yu, tell me, who will be the winner of today's hot pot battle?"
Saitama nudged Lin Yu's waist with his elbow and said that he could tell that his good brother Lin Yu was doing a good deed. After all, Lin Yu had said that he wanted to change the status quo, so he naturally supported him.
"It's hard to say. Bang's old man uses flowing martial arts to snatch it, Genos is a robot with a big appetite, I'm not afraid of getting burned and I'm fast, Saitama, the main thing is that when you're snatching it, no one dares to get close to you, so it depends on whether the pot is big or small."
Lin Yu was helpless. A long time ago, when Saitama still had hair, he was an overwhelming force in the hot pot competition. He could make Saitama not be able to snatch a single piece of meat just by using his physical strength. Now he has to use his telekinesis to snatch ingredients, but Bang and Saitama strictly forbid him from using it, saying that it is too cheating. He controls the ingredients with his telekinesis as soon as they are put into the pot, and puts them directly into the bowl when they are cooked. It is too cheating.
"Based on the analysis of the available data, teacher, your winning rate is second to last, Mr. Bang is first, Mr. Lin Yu is second, and I am third. Mr. King is last."
Genos only needs to use his prosthetic eye to read how many times they eat hot pot to determine who has a higher win rate.