The news spread rapidly through the Na'vi's neural connection network and daily conversations. Seze and Tanu, who had been closely monitoring the situation, naturally learned of everything as well.
In yet another secret meeting, Seze mentioned the matter to Rei Ayanami, her attitude deeply complex: "—Another Dreamwalker. Neytiri brought him back. The leader and Tsu'tey are very displeased, but Mo'at and Neytiri insisted on letting him stay. Eywa's guidance—it is always difficult to fathom."
Rei Ayanami seized the opportunity to provide guidance according to Osiris's instructions: "Different Dreamwalkers may represent different groups of Sky People, just as we are different from the RDA. His arrival might bring changes, for better or worse. You need to be more vigilant and require more information to make a judgment."
Seze fell into deep thought. Jake's appearance had indeed made the internal divisions within the tribe more apparent. There were the hardliners like Eytukan and Tsu'tey, the faction represented by Neytiri and Mo'at who followed tradition and Eywa's guidance, and her own pragmatic faction that sought to reduce bloodshed. This new Dreamwalker was like a stone cast into a lake, stirring up more ripples.
"We need to know—what exactly does this new Dreamwalker want to do?" Seze looked at Rei Ayanami, her eyes filled with a plea. "Can you... know his thoughts?"
Rei shook her head. "We cannot directly know the thoughts of other Sky People individuals. But we can help you analyze his behavior and the goals the RDA might achieve through him. The exchange of information is vital for both of us."
Seze remained silent. She realized that the connection with these "special Sky People" seemed to have become even more important. Jake Sully's arrival, rather than solving problems, had made the situation more complex and made their small group more dependent on this dangerous information channel.
On the Pathfinder, Osiris listened to Rei's report, satisfied to see the situation developing in the direction he had guided. Jake Sully had successfully embedded himself with the Na'vi and exacerbated their internal conflicts. Meanwhile, Seze's small group, faced with uncertainty, was more tightly bound to the exploration team's chariot.
The next step was to wait for Jake Sully to "grow" within Na'vi society and gradually gain trust. Simultaneously, Osiris needed to ensure that the RDA's forces could, at a critical moment, withstand the potential ecological backlash launched by Eywa. To this end, specific preparatory work needed to be deployed in advance—such as "reinforcement suggestions" for the Hell's Gate base defense system and defining the "red lines" that might trigger a violent reaction from Eywa.
Jake Sully's "learning" life in the Omatikaya tribe began. Under Neytiri's guidance, he learned to ride Direhorses, use Na'vi bows, understand every plant and tree in the Pandora forest, and feel the whispers of the Eywa network. This process was filled with hardships and laughter, but it also allowed him to quickly integrate into Na'vi culture, and his feelings for Neytiri grew daily.
These circumstances were continuously summarized for Osiris through Rei's indirect observations and Dr. Grace's growing anxiety. Grace's connection with Jake was intermittent, and all signs indicated he was immersing himself deeper into the Na'vi way of life, leaving her feeling uneasy yet powerless.
Osiris calmly analyzed the constant flow of information. Jake Sully's "conversion" to Na'vi culture and social rules was faster than the predictions Osiris had made based on memory. This further confirmed his judgment of Jake as someone with a weak will, easily swayed by sensory experiences and primitive emotional bonds. At the same time, it meant this pawn was accelerating its role as a "catalyst" for intensifying internal Na'vi conflicts.
Within the Omatikaya tribe, the existing divisions over the stay and identity of this special "Dreamwalker" were becoming more obvious and sharp. The young and brave warrior Tsu'tey held an open, undisguised hostility toward Jake. He believed this Sky Person's avatar defiled ancient Na'vi traditions and that his presence was a threat; even more unbearable was how Jake's appearance distracted Neytiri, for whom Tsu'tey had long held deep feelings.
Tribal leader Eytukan was caught in a difficult oscillation between his daughter's persistence, Mo'at's vague guidance from Eywa, and the powerful tribal voices led by Tsu'tey who held a deep-seated distrust of any Sky Person.
Meanwhile, the small group centered around Seze had a more complex and contradictory view of Jake Sully. Essentially, they found it hard to trust any Sky Person, but Jake's arrival and the uncertain changes he brought seemed to confirm the points previously hinted at by the "special Sky People"—that the Sky People were not a monolith. This realization made Seze and her companions more inclined to maintain and rely on the secret information channel established with Rei and the others, desperately hoping to gain deeper intelligence regarding the RDA's true intentions and Jake's background.
"The rift is widening; this is good," Osiris said to Rei in the Pathfinder's control room. "The deeper Seze's dependence on our information, the greater the influence we can exert in the future. Continue this supply of information, but control the pace—keep them in a state of 'craving.'"
"Understood," Rei nodded.
On the other hand, Osiris began to advance his "cleanup" contingency plan. Through a consciousness link, he engaged in deeper discussions with his original body on Necromunda. Leveraging its vast knowledge base and resources, the original body performed theoretical deductions on Pandora's ecology and Na'vi genetic sequences.
"A pathogen targeting specific genetic sequences is theoretically feasible," the original body's will transmitted through the link, cold and efficient. "The Na'vi are highly bound to Pandora's ecology; their genes contain numerous marker sequences used for neural connections shared with local flora and fauna. We can design a virus that only infects and destroys individuals carrying specific neural markers related to 'rebellious tendencies'—or, more accurately, destroys their ability to maintain high-intensity consciousness connections with Eywa."
Osiris understood the logic. This was not direct mass slaughter but a "precision culling." Na'vi who lost the ability to deeply connect with Eywa would inevitably see their organization and will to resist plummet, perhaps making them more accepting of "cooperation." For those willing to cooperate, a "vaccine"—a genetic agent capable of neutralizing the virus—could be provided in advance.
"Developing the vaccine takes time, especially requiring live testing to ensure effectiveness and... stealth," the original body added. "You need to provide more detailed Na'vi genetic samples, preferably live samples from different factions and individuals. Seze's small group might serve as a source for these samples, under the guise of 'health check-ups' or 'enhancing physical fitness.'"
Osiris noted the requirement. This would need to be handled cautiously to avoid suspicion—perhaps through Dr. Grace's medical research or by smuggling it into future "medical aid" efforts.