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The Hidden Potential of Gwen's DNA
Logically speaking, the research of Richard and Mary Parker should have been intended for their own child. And for the most part, that was true.
No one besides Peter Parker was supposed to be able to adapt to it.
But Gwen was an exception.
Her DNA carried an unparalleled level of compatibility.
In other words—Not just the spider serum.
Her genes could accept and integrate other serums as well.
She was truly one in a billion.
If she had come into contact with Hulk's blood back then, she would have transformed into
She-Hulk without any danger.
That was the hidden secret within Gwen's genes.
But that was no longer possible.
Now that she had fused with the spider DNA, her genetic structure had undergone some changes.
She no longer had the absolute adaptability she once did.
Now, incompatibilities and conflicts had to be considered.
Even so, her genes were still far more adaptive to superpowers than anyone else's.
A Passing Thought
"So, does this mean I can further enhance Gwen...?"
The thought flashed through Ron's mind for a moment but was quickly set aside.
Spider-Gwen had immense potential.
Just in terms of raw physical power, she could likely reach a high Kage-level strength—meaning a battle power of over 2000.
After all, Peter Parker had once stopped a speeding train with his bare hands.
Ron couldn't do that, at least not yet.
If he wanted to, he'd need at least high Kage-level strength.
Maybe if he used Susanoo or the Wood Human Technique, it would be possible.
And back then, Spider-Man wasn't even at his peak.
A speeding train wasn't far off from the impact force of a Leviathan from the Chitauri army.
At his peak, stopping a train might leave him exhausted—but not unconscious.
That was why he earned the nickname "Little Hulk."
As for weaknesses?
Like the Hulk, he didn't have many.
Aside from a somewhat limited range of attack methods, he was nearly flawless.
So, if there was time to enhance Gwen...
It would be better to enhance himself first.
Or at least empower a few trusted allies.
Like John Wick.
The Lizard Serum
With the core formula in hand, Ron only needed half an hour to create a batch of Lizard Serum.
Not the incomplete version that Connors injected himself with.
This was the real deal.
Upon injection, it would strengthen the body—
At least to the level of the transformed Connors.
The best part? It wouldn't cause a loss of sanity.
And it allowed for two different forms.
One was the Lizard form—
Similar to Connors' transformation.
A combat style relying on claws and a tail.
Extreme power, easily reaching the hundred-ton range.
Physical durability beyond ordinary comprehension.
Light firearms would be useless against it.
Of course, something like a Barrett sniper rifle would still be lethal.
After all, that thing was designed to take out armored vehicles.
A direct hit to the heart or head? Even with high regeneration, it would be game over.
Not everyone had Wolverine's healing factor.
The other form was humanoid.
More balanced, with only about 20% of the Lizard form's strength and durability.
But it allowed for the use of weapons and gear.
More flexible in battle.
Which form was stronger?
That entirely depended on the user's combat style.
Of course, the serum's effects varied based on the user's potential.
If both the Punisher, Frank Castle, and an ordinary person injected it—
Frank would obviously see a much greater enhancement.
John Wick, a top-tier assassin on par with Frank, was the perfect candidate.
A New Experiment
"Mr. Stark."
Inside Ron's lab, John Wick stood respectfully at the side.
Ron was busy organizing some documents—
Plans he intended to take to the Shinobi World and hand over to Orochimaru.
The Marvel Universe was full of massive threats.
But the Shinobi World wasn't any safer.
Both faced invasions from overwhelming extraterrestrial forces.
Both had enemies too powerful to fight head-on.
With his ability to travel between the two worlds, Ron had already started treating the Shinobi World as his personal backyard.
Strengthening it would only benefit him.
Not that he wanted to conquer the whole world.
If there was peace, where would he find bodies to absorb?
He couldn't exactly start massacring his own backyard.
That was a decision he had made after killing Connors.
A Lizard as strong as a Kage-level taijutsu ninja—
And absorbing his lifeforce only gave Ron 30 battle power.
Absurd.
Completely ridiculous!
If not for his mastery of the Lightning Chakra Mode—
Which boosted his battle power by 49 points, bringing him to 479—
That extra 30 wouldn't have even pushed him past 500.
He barely made it to 509, just reaching Kage-level.
At this rate, he would need to absorb at least two more Kage-level beings to make real progress.
This only proved how much harder leveling up would get from here on out.
Unless—
He stumbled upon the corpse of some top-tier powerhouse.
Like, say... a willingly sacrificed Ancient One.
...No. Not happening.
Even if her physical body died, her soul remained intact.
If she ever felt that he had desecrated her remains, she'd probably show up in spirit form and erase him from existence.
Yeah, better stick to the Shinobi World for now.
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