it wouldn't have worked. u see, neo is actually the result of an
imbalance in the matrix when free will is injected by the
architect. but he has to use the free will to meet the architect
and choose to save zion instead of trinity. neo's role in the
matrix is actually to enter the source of the matrix and reload it
to stablize the minds of those controlled, and to choose a few
people from zion to repopulate zion again. like a reformatting of a
computer? just a note - Neo means "new"
this scenario keeps repeating itself again and again. everytime the
imbalance occurred. and when he refused to perform his function, it
created another imbalance and smith was created to counter that
imbalance as his other side of the coin.
so neo simply use many red balls, i believe the matrix will design
smth to counteract it anyway.