Then he might be able to get the Fear Toxin formula from him!
Coincidentally, the newly manufactured White Knight has an air filtration and internal circulation system. As long as he wears it, he can completely ignore the Fear Toxin.
"I can't wait to make friends with you, Mr. Crane."
Scarecrow's name is Jonathan Crane.
Qingshui reached out, spreading his five fingers, and the Chakra Threads pulled to divide the White Knight into modules that covered Qingshui's body.
The slender, powerful white metal warrior appeared. As Qingshui's self-built intelligent system activated, a faint blue light glowed from the V-shaped eye area.
Qingshui punched through the window glass, leaped from the building, and simultaneously, Swift spread out, transforming into a glider. Combined with his ability to manipulate airflow, he swiftly glided into the distance.
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"Excellent, the conditions here are quite good. It's perfect for trying out my newly conceived next-generation Fear Toxin."
Looking at the clanking machinery and the few henchmen busy collecting Fear Toxin, Scarecrow nodded with satisfaction.
He didn't establish any gangs, usually cooperating with other villains or hiring gang members and mercenaries for help. But this time, he was short on money and couldn't hire anyone.
These few were temporary recruits he'd picked up when he left Arkham Asylum – those who came out of Arkham were definitely elite criminals.
The power of Fear Toxin was evident, and these henchmen believed that working with a big shot like Scarecrow would earn them a lot of money.
After producing enough Fear Toxin, he could then use it as leverage to seek help from the big gangs and stir up trouble in Gotham.
"Boss, I've got news!"
A black man in a hooded sweatshirt walked up to Scarecrow.
"The situation in Gotham's underworld is completely different from before we went in. Falcone is dead, Two-Face has fallen and gone into hiding. The ones who took them out are a new gang called Hogg United. Their boss, Flash Water, is said to have a high-tech battle suit that can go head-to-head with Batman and Deathstroke without losing ground. Among the old crowd, only Penguin is still doing well."
"Hogg United? Flash Water?"
Scarecrow's expression, hidden beneath his gas mask, showed some curiosity.
It seemed he might have stayed in Arkham Asylum a bit too long this time; Gotham's situation had changed so drastically.
This meant his best potential collaborators now were two: his old friend Penguin, and Water.
The advantage of working with the former was their extensive past contact; while not knowing everything, they understood each other quite well. Although Penguin was very greedy, the difficulty in making this cooperation happen wouldn't be high.
As for the latter, Scarecrow and Qingshui had no past relationship, but from the news his henchman just brought, he knew this one's combat power was fierce. With his help, the chances of dealing with Batman would be greater.
The question was, who should he approach?
For Scarecrow, he was more inclined to collaborate with Water of Hogg United.
As a master psychologist, in a situation where there was no conflict between them and both stood to benefit, Scarecrow was very confident he could persuade Qingshui.
Unless, the other party was a lunatic like Joker.
"Then we'll go work with Water!"
Scarecrow said, looking at a newly produced barrel of Fear Toxin.
*BOOM!*
The ceiling of the chemical plant exploded, and a completely white metal warrior descended from above, appearing before Scarecrow.
"Jonathan Crane, I heard... you were looking for me?"
Qingshui, controlling the White Knight, walked up to Scarecrow and said from above.
"Flash Water?"
Scarecrow looked curiously at the intimidating steel robot before him.
"This suit looks different from what I saw in the newspapers."
The black henchman beside him interjected.
*CLANG!*
A silver-white longsword popped out from the White Knight's right arm and hovered above Scarecrow's head.
"Is this how you want to cooperate with me?"
Scarecrow said, utterly fearless.
Who the hell wants to cooperate with you?!
Beneath the White Knight's steel mask, Qingshui's expression became somewhat strange.
"No, I came to find you because this chemical plant you took over... is mine."
Scarecrow: !?
"I'm sorry, buddy, but I think, perhaps I can give you some compensation, how about it?"
Scarecrow slowly raised his hands in a 'French salute,' speaking cautiously.
Qingshui said, "The formula."
"Well..."
Just as Scarecrow hesitated, the tip of the silver-white longsword suddenly released a burst of electricity.
A few stray currents ran through Scarecrow, making him shiver.
Qingshui controlled the intensity of the electric current; otherwise, Scarecrow would have been electrocuted to death.
"Alright..."
Even though Fear Toxin was fundamental to Scarecrow's existence, and he was extremely possessive of his invention, after comparing their respective combat strengths, Scarecrow caved.
He planned to give an older version.
Every generation of Fear Toxin Scarecrow created would eventually be deciphered by Batman, leading Scarecrow to create a new generation with stronger effects and greater resistance to the previous antidote.
"Speak, then demonstrate it for me here."
Qingshui's gaze passed through the White Knight's blue-glowing eyes as he looked at Scarecrow, activating the built-in recording devices.
He wasn't particularly concerned if Scarecrow provided the latest formula.
As long as it worked, and what he really wanted was to be able to produce Fear Toxin in other worlds.
Besides, his teacher in the Naruto World, Chiyo, was also a master of poisons and might even be able to upgrade it based on the unique characteristics of the Naruto World.
Before long, another batch of green Fear Toxin was pressurized and injected into a stainless steel barrel.
This substance has a relatively low boiling point, existing between liquid and gas at room temperature, and is extremely volatile. It can be compressed into a liquid for injection or used as an atomized spray for widespread dissemination.
Scarecrow took an additional portion and, under Qingshui's watchful eye, directed the Fear Toxin into the five sharp claws of his glove.
These claws were modified to inject Fear Toxin into enemies when they pierced the body.
And now, Scarecrow mercilessly plunged his claws into the shoulder of a nearby black subordinate.
"Now... look at me!"
Scarecrow simply stared at the black subordinate.
His appearance could maximize the effects of the Fear Toxin, inducing hallucinations.
The black subordinate dropped to his knees with a thud, trembling all over, letting out a shrill scream. He then began banging his head against the ground and tearing at his clothes, continuing even as streaks of blood appeared.
This was his way of proving to Qingshui that the Fear Toxin formula he provided was not fake.
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