Over the past few months, while analyzing the Extremis virus sample left behind by Aldrich Killian, Kagura Hitomi gradually unraveled the true nature of this miraculous black-tech virus.
And with this deeper understanding, she was finally convinced—Aldrich Killian was an absolute idiot.
The core ability of the Extremis virus lay in activating and modifying the part of the brain responsible for DNA repair, allowing for nearly absurd levels of rapid regeneration.
In simple terms, it was like a budget version of Wolverine's healing factor.
Killian's understanding of the virus barely scratched the surface.
He treated the instability of the Extremis virus as a weapon and used the imperfect virus to create loyal super soldiers.
In the end, he walked down the wrong path and brought about his own demise.
However, after thoroughly analyzing and reconstructing the virus, Kagura discovered that the Extremis virus was capable of much more than that.
For living organisms, DNA serves as the blueprint for protein synthesis, and the structure of proteins determines physical attributes and even organ functions.
The Extremis virus, with its ability to alter DNA, meant it could create almost any form of life—or reshape existing ones.
In other words...
Instant beauty transformation? Check.
Instant muscle gain? Check.
Legendary gender transition at the genetic level? Absolutely.
With this stable, harmless version of Extremis 2.0, all of these were now possible!
This wasn't just a revolution in the medical field; this was something that could rewrite the entire history of human civilization.
On the other hand, the Extremis virus's DNA-editing capabilities extended to inorganic materials.
By embedding repair chips based on the virus within various equipment systems and adjusting them to mimic biological DNA structures, the virus could allow damaged equipment to self-repair.
This self-repair function for weapons and gear was precisely why Kagura Hitomi had pursued the Extremis virus in the first place.
Now, with the power of Extremis 2.0, all future Rhodes Island industrial weapons and products could proudly bear the label "self-repairing technology."
Thinking of this, Kagura couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction.
All the effort over these months had finally paid off. The Extremis virus was truly a priceless treasure.
She even believed that successfully developing Extremis 2.0 was no less significant than Tony Stark creating the first Arc Reactor in that cave.
"Extremis 2.0 injection complete."
"Target's condition stable."
"Activating DNA-level repair sequence," reported Cortana from the research lab.
The Extremis 2.0 had just been injected into Wade Wilson's body.
As orange energy patterns coursed through Wade's body, his heavily scarred skin began to smooth out, and his face, which once looked like a burnt pancake, gradually became youthful and flawless.
Kagura stared intently at the holographic data window, closely monitoring the results.
This was the first clinical test of Extremis 2.0. If it succeeded, it would mean the complete version was ready for mass production, bringing hope and light to those in need.
"Extremis 2.0 infusion complete."
"Target's vital signs stable."
"Initiating deep-level diagnostics," Cortana continued.
"Cancer cells fully repaired. Healing factor stability confirmed. Physical damage restoration successful."
"Wow! This stuff is incredible! I feel reborn... wait... hold on a second!"
Wade's eyes widened in horror. "What's wrong with my voice?!"
"Wait a minute! Wade! What's with your voice?!"
Kagura's eyes widened as well. "Why do you sound like... a girl?!"
"How would I know?! This is your Extremis virus! What the hell did you do to me?!"
Wade struggled to open the top cover of the "Cradle of Life" medical pod and sat up, only to be greeted by his "new" body.
"What the fxxk!"
"Holy shxt!"
"Beep—" (American profanity)
"Beep—Beep—" (British profanity)
A stream of foul language poured out of Wade's mouth in the purest, most adorable girl voice ever.
"Uh... well, at least your skin is fixed... and your cancer is cured... isn't that good enough?" Kagura tried to argue, barely holding back her laughter.
"Why are you laughing?!"
"I-I'm not laughing... pfft..."
"You totally laughed!"
Wade glared at her, brushing aside the golden blonde hair that now cascaded down his shoulders. "Do you not see that I'm missing some... equipment and have... added new ones?!"
"Well, I think this body suits you perfectly, Miss Blonde Wade... pfft..."
"Stop laughing! What the hell is wrong with you?!"
"I just... discovered something interesting."
"What now?!"
"Your chest is bigger than mine..."
"You...!"
Wade was speechless.
From the side, Maya Hansen, who had been observing, finally burst out laughing.
"You too?! What's so funny?!"
"Uh... your chest is bigger than mine too..."
"That's enough! Turn me back right now!"
"Alright, alright. Since it's the patient's request, we'll reluctantly give up this petite, delicate, slender-waisted, curvy, smooth-skinned, golden-haired beauty." Kagura Hitomi sighed dramatically. "Maya, check the input data. There must be a parameter error somewhere."
"Scanning... Ah, found the issue. My bad... pfft..."
"I've had enough of you two!"
Maya, trying to stifle her laughter, explained, "Sorry, Wade... Miss Wade... I accidentally set the baseline gender parameter to 'XX' during the Extremis infusion... my bad, pfft..."
"Fix me already!"
"Extremis 2.0 sample regenerated. Miss Wade, please lie down. We'll fix this... um... little mistake right away."
Kagura suppressed her laughter as she closed the cradle's hatch once more.
"Rechecking Extremis 2.0 parameters. No more mistakes this time. Activating repair sequence!"
See? Extremis 2.0 is that powerful.
It can even turn a man into a woman from the DNA level.
However... such power must be used with caution.
Kagura silently reminded herself to never end up like a certain tin-can Stark...