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Chapter 4: UX15? No, UX18!

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"Testing nano machine efficiency..."

"Nano machine fully capable of regeneration... Check complete. Starting phase two...Injecting processor nano machines... Nano machines injected. Checking system activity... System at stable condition. Phase two complete... UX18 Project successful."

Sasuke wiped off the sweat from his forehead. He had been working for two days, now. After studying the reports from the memory research chamber, he was able to theorize that nano machines can be utilized to mimic brain activity. This could be a realization of his dream.

He is exhausted, but he is glad for he had finally made progress. The nano machine-driven brain that he had created is responsive to any stimuli he had given it. By completing the tests yesterday, he was able to focus on the next step- to create functional components that will drive the now operative 'brain' or what he now call UX18.

In his plans, UX18 will drive the entire system to action. The consciousness that he will create is a deviation from his original plan- to resurrect his best friend- but it couldn't be helped. He has to forget about Naruto, for now at least, if he is to succeed in this project.

He typed a few more codes in the super processor that he had invented just this morning when a knock disrupted him from his thoughts.

"Who's there?" Kabuto entered the room.

"Pardon me for interrupting Uchiha-sama but the skeleton of Venus is done. I am quite surprise at the speed of progress but we have completed the outer cover as well as its ports, main parts and connectors. We now require your next orders for the next phase of the project."

Sasuke smiled to himself. It seems that luck is definitely on his side. Breaking away from his laptop, he handed Kabuto a piece of paper.

"This contains the necessary test procedures. I will not be able to go with you in the testing processes because I still have to create the inner parts of Venus. The tests included in this paper are port functionality tests, power tests, system efficiency test and processing power. Give me the accurate results so I can start setting the necessary parameters that will define functions and sets of action for our project."

"Yes sir."

"Also, send a few engineers and memory researchers here."

"Of course." Kabuto bowed as he left the room.

Once his assistant has gone, a deep sigh escaped from his lips.

"Naruto... If only you were here." He looked at the documents that are in front of him, reading every reports carefully.

"Aha! So to speed up processing power, I only need to connect dual processors to form quad processors. Once this is done, the quad processors will be installed on a processing section located underneath Venus' main structure. Once this is done, I only need to activate UX18, install it on the central area of Venus then I'll have the prototype version. This prototype version shall be the starting point to add necessary enhancements. Then I will first test it in this Dome. Once Dome 360 is covered and assimilated into Venus' control, then I can use the nanotechnology to cover the entire planet, and possibly, the entire system."

Sasuke smirked to himself. He had broken down the processes nicely and conveniently. He had expected that by tomorrow he will start the necessary installations. A few seconds later, the scientists that he had called for are now ready and waiting for his orders.

"What do you want us for, Uchiha-sama?"

"Alright, now that you are here, the memory researchers, you may help me with UX18's consciousness and decision-making. Remember, we want an unbiased brain that is fair for all. The engineers will study the plans for the nano technology, and you will formulate your own theories and plans that will help improve Venus' consciousness. We will later join your analysis together. Alright, memory team, let's go to the test chamber. We will attempt to piece together UX18 and ensuring it has its own independent thoughts. Let's move."

The memory research team carried UX18 as they followed Sasuke while the engineers move to the analysis chamber with the knowledge of nanotechnology.

Once the team arrived at the test chamber, Sasuke immediately ordered to prepare all the necessary equipments. These includes the brain scanner, thought reader and the consciousness monitor. The rest of the researchers prepared the tools necessary to assemble UX18.

"Alright gentlemen, we are about to create the most important part of Venus. When we say a supercomputer, we only need to build processors powerful enough to withstand lightning-fast calculations. That is the concept of supercomputers, or computers in general. Computers are used in calculation and data-management, nothing more. That is why the realization of project Venus is so unique."

"But we have overcome many obstacles in the past. And we have to cast our mind back into the nature of Venus. The said computer has the ability to regulate, to monitor and to oversee. To do so, we need something that has independent consciousness, one that can decide for its own and work 24 hours a day. Our answer lies in our BioCreation project."

"In that project, we only need to mimic mammalian brain. But this time, we need to create a processor and a brain that are connected together. For this reason, I have come up with the plans. This plan aims to create UX18, the brain and central processor that will run Venus. To do this activity, we need to divide the group into two. The first team will be called Processing team while the second will be called Brain team. Scientists one to three, you will belong to Processing team while four to six will be assigned to Brain team. The latter will occupy the left area while the Processing will occupy the right."

"Alright, let's get started." The scientists quickly went to their designated locations. Once Sasuke saw that the scientists are already on their positions, he activated the test advisor.

"Greetings... EV-511 Online. Activating test chamber... Chamber activated. Please insert the plans for today's project into the slot in front of your computer." Sasuke did so and once the paper is inserted, the room began brightly as the center platform with UX18 on it, is slowly being raised by the system.

"Analyzing plans... Plans analyzed. Computing probability rate... Success rate estimated in percent... Success rate is 65%. Do you still wish to continue the project?"

Sasuke pressed the 'Yes' button.

"Affirmative. The system is now starting up the necessary computers and electronic equipment to assist in the project... System is now ready to start the project, awaiting further inputs..." After the beep, Sasuke immediately started to type rapidly, sending codes and informations to the system. Once he heard a confirmation, he smirked smugly.

"Alright team, we will start the creation now. Brain team, insert the processor into the receiving disk beside the raised platform. Conscious team, start channeling your chakra to the chakra receiver on top of the tube that's holding UX18 be careful not to overload it with energy. While doing the process, I want you to impart whatever knowledge that you have as well as envisioning a blank slate on your mind. This will help formulate a blank mind that we can fill with codes later on."

"Brain team, once the processor is inserted, I want you to send an assembler program and connect the processor with UX18. Be careful not to break the connection chord between the chakra receiver and UX18. Once you've done that, run code 118 and you must manually control the robotic arm to assemble the processors around UX18. The design will be displayed on your monitor."

The scientists did as they were told, each getting caught up into their assigned tasks. The soft humming of the machines around them filled the room as visible lights passes through the receivers and antennae that they are utilizing in the project.

"I guess that should be enough. Conscious team, redirect your channeling to the mind reader and visualize that it connects with a consciousness within UX18. Imagine UX18 as a sentient entity that will receive every input that you gave it. Brain team, you are nearly done with the construction. Run code 119 and activate the main switch that will provide power to UX18. Set it in the semi-activated level."

"Hai!"

Sasuke saw the chakra changing colors, signifying that it's time to proceed to the next phase of the plan.

"Alright gentlemen, you've done your best. Conscious team, you may take a rest. While you're taking a break, go back to my office and find the memory disk with a label "UX18" and bring it here.. Brain team, after assembling the processors, use the smaller robotic arm to wrap it in an insulator, then follow design B in your monitor. Once that's done, we can start installing the memory disk."

"Yes sir!"

Sasuke smiled, everything is going according to plan. His dream will be realized soon enough.

"Sir, we are done!"

"Here is the memory disk that you asked, sir!" Both team did their assigned tasks well.

"Good. Then we will install it. Let us watch as UX18 takes a mind of its own. EV-511, install this memory disk into the memory stick in processor A."

"Affirmative. Installing memory disk..." The advisor replied, the progress bar displayed in front of them. Once it reached 99%, an alarmed blared through the chamber as the monitor displayed error code and incompatibility issues.

"Alert! Memory disk and processor version incompatible... System shutting down for security purposes. I repeat, incompatible soft---" The system just shut down on its own without any further warning, depressing most of them, especially Sasuke.

But as if fate took pity on them, the system started back on.

"Memory injection completed..." Everyone is confused. The system returned like nothing has happened, maybe a memory was erased? It failed to recognize the technical difficulties earlier on. But they have no time to ponder over the situation when the advisor started once again.

"Consciousness detected. Testing processors... Processors in top condition... Testing mind presence... A mind presence with a higher form of intelligence has just been detected and is attempting to connect with the system. Switching control. Control switched. Advisor shutting down." The computerized voice stopped, then all of a sudden, a loud boisterous voice almost crushed their ears.

"Wahh!! What is this place? Hello, I am UX15. How can I be of service?"

Everyone is shocked. Sasuke seemed to have gotten over first as he stepped in front of the 'brain'

"Perhaps I made a mistake in the programming. Allow me to correct that. You are UX18 and..."

"Whatever. You are boring. Hey can I have some tea? Or ramen? I'm hungry. It's cold... Where am I in a refrigerator? Hey, what are you---" Sasuke unplugged UX18's connector, restoring the system to the advisor's control.

"Too, annoying. I coded an apathetic system and I had a talkative result. I need to--" The advisor interrupted him.

"Starting up... Advisor online. The project seemed to have been a success. Shutting the system down... Taking activity logs... System is now ready to be unplugged. I hope you have achieved your goals."

Sasuke wasted no time as he unplugged the system.

"Alright, you may all rest. I will take a rest as well. See you tomorrow."

"Yes sir."