That just added to what it liked about this Master. Certainly he wasn't skilled or aware enough to do everything on his own, but he certainly had a way with finding new manners in which to handle problems. With all the activity that he was bringing up, there was a sense of 'purpose' that hadn't been there before. So, there was no problem in remaking what had been torn apart to make use of what it could bring to the table.
As such, what had been Sasuke was being reconstituted, although there was a sense that there was a weight in the chest that wasn't there before.
By any means of determination, Ranma knew that he had a lot to do, and not much time to do it in. Every moment that he wasted meant that there was another second in which he couldn't be on top of the situation. In this sort of situation, there would be no 'second chances' and he rather doubted that anyone would show up with the instruction manual for this crazy ship.
On the other hand though, he couldn't help but recognize that his attention was drawn to the 'drones'. Despite knowing that they'd let him do anything that he wanted with them, he was rather unsure of what he would do. As it was, he already had a bunch of girls that he'd known who were now turned into 'units' assigned to his service. And the latest just happened to be Yuka and Sayuri.
The latter was just as changed as the rest, what with the rings around her eyes, attachments to her ears, and 'gloves' on her hands. According to what he'd been told SA-Y0URI was supposed to be his 'sensor array', able to use all sorts of equipment, like infrared and sonar, embedded in her body to detect things for him. In fact, she could interface with others, like Y0U-KA, to feed her incoming data straight to him. Though he was rather put out that she also had displays and projectors to allow him to see what she was 'viewing', which would basically turn her into a 'camera' or a 'microphone' for him, when all was said and done.
Not that he'd expect her to be set up otherwise, as it seemed that everyone who was changed by the machine was purposely made to be a tool, not a person. That meant that if they were there, their bodies were meant to be used for some purpose other than their own preferences, which had already been amply proven. He just had to wonder about what exactly he would be getting in the deal.
Such a thing was especially true as he saw two more girls enter the chamber that he'd been hiding out in. However, these two were a pair that he didn't recognize, although he could tell from their lithe forms that they were fighters of some sort. Whatever they were, they were certainly pretty enough, certainly worth a second look, at least by the guys that he knew. As far as he was concerned, they were a new set of individuals who were now to be stuck assigned him for reasons he was still unsure of.
Not that he was particularly against having them there, since every person that he took from the machine was someone who wouldn't be forced to serve as a disposable piece of equipment. Instead, he'd find some way to keep them 'useful', since that would make them able to stay apart from the rest, even if they weren't free yet. Still, all in all, he just had to wonder why he hadn't been sent someone that he knew, like Miss Hinako, or that Azusa girl.
The machine took note of that consideration and put it down for future reference.
Unaware of any possible problems, the pigtailed boy peered intently at the blonde, noticing how she had her hair done up in a ponytail. A style like that was good for keeping it out of the way, and it looked good on her. Then again, there were some sort of flat metal plates on the tops her forearms, hands, lower legs, and shoulders. With the sleek boxes on her hips, there seemed to be some sort of 'speed' theme going on with her, which he wasn't particularly sure of.
"Who are you?" he asked her directly.
"This unit has been designated IN-0YMNKA," she responded as if she did it every day. "Insertion missions regarding intel gathering and tactical strikes can be accomplished by use of this body styling for a Master's use. If so desired, this unit can provide this service to you."
"Yeah, ya can do like the others."
Having not been programmed for 'jealousy' or 'pride', the former Ino merely internally acknowledged the fact that she had been accepted by the Master, and could now add her reproductive abilities to his service.
Turning to look at the other girl, Ranma peered at her and saw how attractive she was, even though she did have a big forehead. But he could also see that there was latent strength in her, and having dealt with Akane's brute force before this mess, he wasn't about to doubt a young girl's power. Still, he didn't have much of an idea of what to make of her. "Ya look nice enough, but...."
The other girl's green eyes just stared back at him.
"What are ya supposedta be?"
As she stood there, the pink haired girl stood straight, and:
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