May 7th.
It was the seventh day of SAO's beta test. All 1,000 testing slots had been filled, and the players were fully immersed in the game.
Meanwhile, Kayaba, Vegapunk, and Porygon-Z continued adding new features to the original Aincrad design, creating a comprehens...
2025-01-22 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the watchful eyes of Professor X and the others, Logan began to speak, his tone somber.
"This is about Messiah's secret," he said.
"Messiah?" Sunspot and the others blinked in surprise.
What secret could Messiah possibly have? And at a time like this, was it really the mom...
2025-01-22 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe location of the Hagoromo Clan's home hadn't changed.
When Gensou returned with Haru, refreshed after a good sleep, he immediately noticed that everything looked vastly different from his memories.
The buildings were more numerous, taller, and far more luxurious.
The streets ...
2025-01-22 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostEden had a simple answer to the question of creating warriors:
It's unnecessary.
This decision was based on the realities of Urth's population and the unique properties of the Sacred Sun, which didn't support excessively brutal selection methods.
Moreover, Eden believed many of the...
2025-01-22 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostLarge floor-to-ceiling windows bore the invisible marks of hands pressed firmly against the glass.
"Mmph...!"
With a stifled groan, Temari collapsed to the ground, utterly drained.
After several minutes, she gasped for breath and weakly muttered, "Enough... enough. I need to go ...
2025-01-22 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostNick Fury: "Hey! Ancient One, clarify this right now—does this kind of power exist in our world too?"
Natasha: "Please explain it in detail."
Ancient One: "Apologies, but now is not the time to tell you."
No mat...
2025-01-21 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostMay 3rd.
It was the third day of SAO's beta test. With additional slots opened for testers, the total number of beta players had reached over 300.
Since the current system allowed players to revive after death, the clearing speed remained swift despite the small playe...
2025-01-21 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostAs the black figure was engulfed by the laser beams, a wave of despair spread among Professor X and the others. Yet, what unfolded next left them all stunned.
After a relentless barrage, the Sentinels finally ceased their laser assault, as if deeming it sufficient. When the beams dissipated...
2025-01-21 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostGenjutsu Communication!
A technique that transcends time and space, allowing individuals from different locations to interact in a specific dimension through genjutsu.
This unique technique can only be used if pre-applied, enabling long-distance communication. In the entire ninja worl...
2025-01-21 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostTo Elena, Eren's gentlemanly invitation felt more like a devil's chilling summons to death. The gaping black doorway behind him resembled the maw of a monstrous abyss, ready to devour her whole.
As she stared at the ominous doorway, her body trembled violently. Her voice quivered with fear ...
2025-01-21 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostEden rode a sightseeing vehicle en route to the Gene-Warrior Academy, passing by the training base of the Naval Academy along the way.
The massive hangar of the Naval Academy was packed with ships of all sizes, from sleek fighters to formidable warships.
To aid the students' understan...
2025-01-21 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe whistle of a steam train echoed through the air as it sped along the tracks, cutting through fields and villages in the distance.
Inside the train, Hagoromo Gensou gazed out the window at the rapidly passing countryside.
In the true Warring States Period, such technology as trains...
2025-01-21 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Luffy is amazing! Maybe he can win!"
Chopper couldn't help but cheer in excitement.
"It's not that simple."
Zoro's expression remained grim.
"The enemy is just a mass of feathers. The main body of the Seraph of Ten Thousand Wings hasn't been found yet. As long as it's out th...
2025-01-20 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostDak had previously considered whether Palkia could enter Earth and directly bring back Kayaba Akihiko.
However, he quickly dismissed this idea himself.
While Palkia could indeed travel between different worlds, appearing in the underwater depths of the One Piece world one moment and i...
2025-01-20 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe bright sunlight streamed into the quaint, traditional town.
Men and women clad in period attire strolled along the streets. Occasionally, samurai in layered armor and shinobi mingled among them, their presence oddly harmonious amidst the lively chatter.
Amid the vibrant scene, Hag...
2025-01-20 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostBoom!
The tremor subsided, and Naruto and Sasuke confirmed that the final otherworldly beast had been completely slain. Only then could they breathe a sigh of relief.
Naruto glanced at the massive beast before them, smiling as he spoke to Sasuke:
"This is the last one. We can relax...
Loyalty Education was a mandatory subject at the Loyalist Academy.
Although students were already screened for purity and loyalty during their entrance examinations, additional training was required post-admission. They needed to learn how to be loyal and how to dedicate everything to the S...
2025-01-20 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostStanding at the intersection of a bustling street, Eren seemed to find himself at a crossroads in life. He planted the black cane firmly on the ground, its silver inlay gleaming faintly under the streetlights.
Behind his sunglasses, his eyes deepened as he entered a semi-meditative state. 2025-01-20 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
It wasn't just Scott, whose eyes were filled with confusion. Nearby, even Professor X and the others appeared equally puzzled.
"Messiah? How do we get to that place?!"
For a moment, the concept of Messiah became even more enigmatic in their minds, as if it was an unsolvable riddle.
"Oh no, I'm going to get eaten!"
Luffy exclaimed dramatically, his eyes bulging out comically as he observed the overwhelming sea of feathers closing in on him. His shout only served to accelerate the feather's proliferation.
In an instant, Luffy was swallowed by the mass of feathers....
2025-01-19 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostCorpses.
Bombs.
Police.
Alibis.
The series of words Eren uttered left Nannan's previously cold expression frozen stiff.
After escaping the "supervision" of the driver Eren had left behind, Nannan hadn't even managed to enter the villa when Eren appeared, carrying Aun...
2025-01-19 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Your injuries haven't fully healed. Why are you leaving the hospital? You should take this time to recover properly."
Ino's tone carried a hint of reproach as she addressed Sai. Whether she was more worried about Sai's condition or annoyed that his return would hinder her visits to Yoichi,...
2025-01-19 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostA towering 50-meter statue stood proudly in the academy courtyard, its golden surface encrusted with gemstones, shining brilliantly under the sun. It was a symbol of holiness and compassion.
Eden tilted his head slightly, gazing up at the statue with satisfaction.
"Majestic, with just a ...
While the five great shinobi villages gathered their forces and summoned reanimated legends to assemble the largest ninja coalition, Gensou stood alone before the Gedo Statue, awaiting Obito's arrival.
Aware of White Zetsu's exceptional scouting abilities, Gensou didn't set traps or bring s...
2025-01-19 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostLogan's eyes widened in disbelief. "What secret?"
"A secret about the Messiah—one that might help you, as well as Professor X and Magneto," Chris said with a sly smile.
As a member of the X-Men, Chris naturally knew more than the average student at the academy, including Logan's arr...
2025-01-19 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThough Kayaba harbored suspicions that Dak might be some extraordinary figure manipulating him from the real world, the probability seemed impossibly low.
There was one thing Kayaba was certain of:
In the realm of virtual reality, no one on Earth could surpass his expertise. Tampering...
2025-01-19 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe more Logan recalled the memories of a world shrouded in darkness—bereft of sunlight, filled with loneliness, war, suffering, and death—the heavier his heart grew.
He had to stop it.
Although his consciousness had traveled back to the present, there was no guarantee that Kitty ...
2025-01-18 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post"What about Dad? Inojin, what are you—"
Ino groggily stirred awake, her hand brushing against someone beside her. Still half-asleep, her mind struggled to register what Inojin had said. But the moment her eyes landed on Yoichi's face, she snapped into full awareness. Inojin had meant Sai....
2025-01-18 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"
Dak never expected to be assigned the role of an NPC within the game.
Simply standing still in contemplation for a moment was enough to attract a player attempting to "interact" with him.
The player appeared to be trying to trigger...
2025-01-18 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostLuffy, Usopp, and Chopper couldn't contain their excitement after witnessing the immense power of the plasma cannon. Their eyes sparkled like stars as they danced around in awe.
High-tech weaponry held an irresistible appeal for them, momentarily making them forget about the dire situation....
2025-01-18 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post