The fact that Japan was able to discover this anomaly is inseparable from their expertise in the field of marine research.
At the Institute of Marine Science, University of Tokyo, a research group specializing in nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus cycling has discovered unknown components in marine organisms.
Later, after Shinichi Mochizuki used the Demon Brain, the Japanese side confirmed that the unknown substance that had appeared in the marine creature was related to Merlin.
Japan is terrified because it is an island nation, and if the surrounding marine life becomes inedible, Japan will face a surge in prices.
It's important to know that a large portion of Japan's food comes from seafood, and seafood accounts for a significant portion of the food supply worldwide.
If marine life is affected and becomes inedible, will this impact spread to terrestrial life?
If that's the case, the entire ecosystem of Earth will be reset, and agriculture will become the crude oil of the new era.
The number of hungry people will grow exponentially.
Therefore, after confirming this, Japan knew that this was a big deal and that it couldn't be handled by itself alone.
Then, they immediately contacted America and brought together several major powers to form a joint research group.
To date, no negative effects of these unknown substances on the human body have been found.
However, one obvious phenomenon is that similar unknown substances appear in the bodies of humans after they eat raw marine life.
However, as long as the food is cooked, it will not have any effect.
After discovering this phenomenon, countries have repeatedly issued announcements emphasizing that their residents must cook food at high temperatures before consuming it.
Japanese cuisine, which emphasizes the original flavor of the ingredients, has suffered a devastating blow.
While other countries issued announcements strongly advising against their residents consuming sashimi, China directly forced the removal of raw food items from the shelves of Japanese restaurants.
Chinese netizens initially thought Japan would protest, but they themselves advised Japanese people to stop eating seafood.
Immediately, speculation arose among the public, with various rumors circulating.
Omakase, which was once very popular in China, has gone out of business. How can omakase, which has been removed from sashimi, still sell for the exorbitant price of 2,000 yuan per person?
This is an industry that was unfairly affected.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Japanese cuisine has disappeared in China. The owner of omakase invested so much, it's impossible that he would give up so hastily without recouping his investment.
Omakase has transformed into a high-end barbecue restaurant, and as long as it looks exquisite enough, it will still charge you 2,000 yuan per person without any negotiation.
When Zheng Li was chatting with Li Miaomiao, he remembered that Li Miaomiao had mentioned that Japanese restaurants in Suzhou were transforming themselves.
Japanese restaurants are shifting towards grilled skewers and barbecue, directly impacting the business of Korean barbecue.
As for Northeastern barbecue, the varieties and prices are almost identical, so it was not affected much.
Zheng Li continued, "Actually, there's no need to panic too much, since this substance has appeared in all marine life."
"That means it has become a common phenomenon."
"Since nothing has happened yet, we don't need to worry too much."
"All we can do now is wait for Merlin to make his move."
Academician Zhao remarked with emotion, "I am not as open-minded as young people."
"At first, we were afraid that it was some kind of virus that could be transmitted to humans through marine life."
"Research has found that these unknown substances are not toxic and can even be broken down by high-temperature cooking."
"It also cannot be carried by bacteria and then spread through the air."
Researchers on Earth are most afraid that these unknown substances could be carried by viruses and then enter the human body.
Because the current characteristics of the human immune system render it powerless against unknown substances.
"We are currently unclear about Merlin's purpose."
"I always have a feeling that Merlin is accumulating power, and if he waits until he has accumulated enough, things will take an unpredictable turn."
"Although this is just my personal feeling, the internal character profiles of Merlin all agree that he is a person who can be cooperated with."
Zheng Li nodded and said, "I think so too. With Merlin's demonstrated abilities, he could easily hide himself."
"Instead of engaging in both magoin and technology exchange, this would not benefit Merlin at all if he were in an adversarial relationship with humanity."
Academician Zhao sighed and said, "I hope so."
He changed the subject: "Are you aware that there are people deliberately targeting you recently?"
Zheng Li shook his head: "I don't know, is it targeting us? Kechuang Bio?"
Zheng Li was genuinely unaware; he was too busy with his own affairs to have time to care about such things.
Academician Zhao explained, "The main problem is that your truth-telling system has affected the interests of too many people."
"Therefore, you are currently the target of public criticism. However, your response has been very clever, effectively dispelling the doubts of the general public regarding the truth system."
Zheng Li: "The Truth System was developed in accordance with the requirements of higher authorities, not something I came up with on a whim."
"The Truth System looks simple, but it actually took a lot of effort to develop."
Academician Zhao: "I understand, but the problem is that you need to understand that the government is also made up of individuals."
"Everything benefits some people and harms others. The truth system is certainly a good thing for those at the top, as they can see the real facts."
"But for those below, there is no room for deception or maneuvering."
"Although I was a professor before, I did serve as dean and principal for a considerable period of time."
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