Investigation:
"Now, if we want to be ready, might as well be precise. Here's the diagram." Began the American scientist. "We just hired the Level 6 researcher, he's with us. In the center we have the Board, or certain members. Let's connect, draw a line. They have Antiskill infiltrated, which will probably split apart. There has been an operator who is on their side. What other major dark side groups are under their command?"
"STUDY, Aritomi is the head figure." Added Shinobu, who came to stay temporarily. Mugino has returned for their job as ITEM.
"There's SCHOOL, who are rivals with ITEM. I used to be in one, GROUP, who carry out acts for the government that would be, inconvenient, if Antiskill were to get involved instead." Accelerator signed as he admitted, raising suspicion. "Those are all dark side groups who carry out dirty deeds that would never be seen in the light of day."
"Right. Now, there's Russia and China definitely, get to that in a second. Before the outbreak of total war, there will be proxy wars given that the correct ingredients are in place. Now, let's talk about the organizations in each country that facilitate their individual acts. Like us, or ITEM."
"There's probably research groups or some corporations in Russia who use the Russian mafia as their militia, and supported by the government. Same structure as Academy City."
"Good point. Now for You and Accelerator to return, you will make a hell of an effort to convince Misaka. We need the clones, they are great for infiltration. We need to know the situation in Russia and China. The problem is not who they might support, not North Korea, not Iran or Afghanistan, not Belarus or Serbia."
"Instead of determining what do we need, lets first track what we have." Stated Accelerator.
"You still refuse to believe it won't you? We have Shinobu, and our research can't be far behind Academy City. My other associate runs a private military. I mean, I own the private military. I own all businesses, I just need someone to manage each department."
"So who knows my identity?" Asked John. "Lets see, Shinobu, you guys, Mugino, Accelerator, Yoshikawa Kikyou the scientist… Please don't give me another memory blocker or fabricated personalities. I guess I can manage it when infiltrating Academy City again. Or infiltrating any other place."
"Right."
"Now. Talking about dark side organizations, the Russian mafia plays a huge role. They facilitate arms deal, and have been prevalent since the dissolution of the USSR. Now they are moving into politics." John stated.
"Maybe Russian politics were never as unified as we all think. Maybe there are people on our side. Just imagine, there's the purge during Soviet era, countless assassinations carried out by the KGB. If they would ever bother to kill that much people, it means they have enemies, our allies." Suggested Accelerator.
"He's right."John said. "Maybe if we successfully infiltrate Russia, we can help to purge them of the people supporting Academy City before they take over and form alliances. We can even turn Russia against Academy City. That's how powerful we are."
"It won't be Russia this time. It might be China. But for sure, it will truly be a war on Academy City."