Stephen Strange had no reservations about delivering a grim prognosis for this case.
From his professional medical perspective, the idea of regenerating a severed limb—allowing a young girl to grow back her amputated leg—was simply impossible.
No matter how much money was spent or how skilled the doctors were, some things were beyond the realm of modern medicine.
Money wasn't omnipotent, and what the Deputy Secretary-General was asking for was a technology far beyond the capabilities of contemporary medical and scientific advancements.
No amount of funding could purchase something that didn't yet exist.
Strange's stance reflected the majority opinion among the medical professionals present.
Despite the grand scale of the special medical hearing, very few organizations actually stepped forward with a solution, further proving his judgment correct.
However, while mainstream medical institutions chose silence, various tech and biotech companies saw this as an opportunity—an opening to introduce cutting-edge solutions.
After all, helping the Deputy Secretary-General fulfill such a personal wish could earn them immense political favor and financial backing, potentially catapulting a company to unprecedented heights.
Not to mention, successfully achieving this medical breakthrough would be a technological miracle, one that could reshape the entire industry.
That said, wanting to achieve something and having the actual capability to do so were two different matters.
One medical device company confidently proposed their latest smart wheelchair as a solution, claiming it would allow the Deputy Secretary-General's daughter to move freely…
'WTF? Did they misunderstand the assignment?'
'This hearing was about finding a way for the girl to stand on her own again, not about selling wheelchairs!'
At that moment, Kagura stole a glance at the Deputy Secretary-General.
'Ha! His face had turned red with anger.'
Unsurprisingly, the proposal was outright rejected.
The medical company, having effectively rubbed salt in the wound, was swiftly blacklisted from all domestic medical partnerships.
The hearing continued for quite some time, but apart from a few organizations clearly treating this as a joke, only two companies managed to present feasible proposals:
A.I.M. Advanced Idea Mechanics and Rhodes Island Industries.
First up was Rhodes Island Industries.
This globally renowned tech powerhouse had the Deputy Secretary-General's full confidence.
Kagura stepped onto the stage and presented Rhodes Island Industries' latest-generation smart prosthetic system.
"We are not pursuing some distant biological breakthrough," she stated, "but rather leveraging our strengths in mechanical and artificial intelligence technology."
Her proposal detailed a new smart prosthetic system that offered precise neural connectivity, allowing the user to control the artificial limb naturally and without any discomfort.
To ensure the Deputy Secretary-General's daughter received the best possible treatment, Kagura pulled together Rhodes Island's most advanced technologies.
While high-end materials like vibranium, dark energy, or arc reactors were off the table, everything else at the forefront of their research was integrated into this prosthetic—so much so that it surpassed even Bucky Barnes' mechanical arm in technological sophistication.
"Well, since you said money isn't an issue, I hope you can afford this prosthetic—valued at half the price of an aircraft carrier." Kagura smirked internally.
"This will be the most expensive gift your daughter ever receives."
This wasn't malice; Rhodes Island Industries had to make a living too.
Since they were offering a premium solution, they would certainly make the most of the opportunity.
The prosthetic was custom-designed with high-polymer materials and an alloy skeleton, ensuring its weight perfectly matched that of a real leg.
Embedded near the skeletal structure was a high-performance processing cluster, while biomimetic muscles and synthetic skin—coded with the latest neural signal encoding—covered the prosthetic to make it indistinguishable from a real limb.
It was powered by bioenergy conversion and photosynthesis technology, not only allowing normal movement and interaction but also simulating real muscle, skin, and even blood vessel movement.
It functioned just like a natural leg.
The outer artificial skin coating provided a realistic texture and even mimicked perspiration.
It could tan under sunlight and revert to a lighter shade over time—making it feel completely real to the touch.
Finally, Kagura added an extension capability, allowing the prosthetic to 'grow' along with the girl's development.
It would only require one more upgrade upon reaching adulthood, making it a lifelong solution.
Setting aside the extravagant cost, this was the pinnacle of non-biological prosthetic technology.
Every need was met, ensuring the patient felt as though they had simply received a brand-new leg.
"Of course," Kagura added with a sly smile, "if your daughter wishes, we can also integrate self-defense weapons, protective shields, and portable mobility enhancements…"
Her presentation sent the audience into a frenzy of applause and cheers, celebrating the near-miraculous level of technology Rhodes Island Industries had achieved.
The Deputy Secretary-General himself beamed with joy, as though he had finally glimpsed the hope of his daughter's 'rebirth.'
Of course, Rhodes Island Industries wasn't the only company with a groundbreaking proposal.
As the hearing neared its conclusion, A.I.M. CEO Aldrich Killian took the stage.
Using plant regeneration as an example, he introduced A.I.M.'s limb regeneration technology and began his speech.
Extremis!
Back in her seat, Kagura immediately snapped to attention, focusing on the man speaking on stage.
Was it just a girl's intuition, or her knowledge of the MCU?
To Kagura, this blond man had the classic look of a villain—his very presence felt unsettling.
"First, I must thank Miss Kagura from Rhodes Island Industries for presenting such an extraordinary and flawless solution."
Before delving into A.I.M.'s proposal, Killian took a moment to praise Kagura's work.
Whether it was confidence in his own technology or because Rhodes Island Industries was A.I.M.'s biggest shareholder, he seemed entirely unfazed.
"Indeed," he admitted, "given the current limitations of medical technology, Miss Kagura's solution is the best available."
He then smiled.
"But… what if we could achieve a medical breakthrough? What if we could truly regenerate a lost limb?"
"What if the plant regeneration technology you just witnessed could already be applied to the human body?"
Silence fell over the room.
This was exactly the reaction Killian had hoped for.
"That's right. You're not mistaken. We've already done it! Now, allow me to introduce A.I.M.'s latest DNA reprogramming technology—Extremis!"
The massive LED screen behind him lit up, playing A.I.M.'s technical demonstration.
Footage of experimental records and limb regeneration processes began rolling.
Killian pointed to his own leg. "I used to be disabled. I was a cripple, forced to rely on a cane. Do you know who the first successful test subject for Extremis was?"
He took a lap around the stage with a confident grin. "That's right—it was me!"
…
"Cortana, initiate drone scan."
Kagura wasn't interested in listening to Killian's speech.
She had more pressing concerns—like whether this man was secretly orchestrating global attacks on military bases and cities.
A cloaked surveillance drone hovered above the hearing, its specialized sensors locking onto Killian.
"Module activated. Algorithm loaded."
"Codename: CTOS Test Ver.0.1. Target locked. Commencing scan."
As she issued commands to Cortana, Kagura opened a new data window on her tablet.
CTOS was a state-of-the-art physiological and psychological scanning system, capable of analyzing a person's microexpressions, muscle movements, body state, hormone levels, and more. It excelled in crime prediction with unparalleled accuracy.
Now, the test version of CTOS would process the drone's data, displaying Aldrich Killian's psychological state and behavioral tendencies in real time.
Under CTOS's watchful eye, no one could hide their schemes.
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