Chapter 756: Frequent Gift Games, Spirits Begin Their Enhancements
Fireworks soared into the sky, and with a loud bang, magical pyrotechnics burst in all directions.
This was a special tribute specifically created in this massive metropolis for Gift Games with 4-Star authority and above.
Multiple Communities participated in this.
This ultra-large-scale Gift Game had now become a grand event surpassing the boundaries of the South District. The Boundary Gates were constantly used and traversed by massive numbers of people and merchant caravans every single moment.
This flow of people was beneficial to everyone in the Underwood region.
Not to mention that these large Communities were naturally among the most competitive participants in the tournament.
A massive number of Gift Games were also initiated by their members.
Kaito Shirogane stood on the periphery, watching the jubilant crowd in the center of the venue. He almost believed this was a massive banquet held in some era of peace.
His eyes held a smile. The humans in these plot worlds always possessed a sense of relaxation and joy that ordinary people couldn't comprehend.
Even though this was a world teeming with monsters, gods, buddhas, and demon lords, and even though there were countless powers capable of killing them...
Just as ants never worry about being crushed by humans, these people continued to live with such ease and joy.
"Hah~ I'm starting to like this world a bit~"
Satoru Gojo's voice rose uncontrollably. He held his right hand high, his emotions soaring, constantly waving his arm at the surrounding crowd to show off the two Stars on his bracelet.
Many young girls responded with cheers and applause for the exceptionally handsome and tall Satoru Gojo, causing this guy, whose very bones were filled with arrogance and detachment, to reveal an even more fake, mocking smile.
Madara Uchiha's expression was cold, merely giving a cold snort at this annoying bustle. He also wore a bracelet on his right hand.
Yes, this special Gift made specifically for this ultra-large-scale Gift Game could also be worn by spiritual bodies.
Kaito Shirogane actually didn't mind using [All the World's Evil] to resurrect Madara Uchiha as well. An A-Rank Singularity Point wasn't too much of a burden for him now.
But Madara Uchiha had refused this form of resurrection. He sensed an incredibly evil power from that Black Mud.
And whether it was that white-haired guy or the arrogant brat who had just been resurrected, both emitted a foul stench after their "resurrection."
Madara Uchiha was no stranger to the power of resurrection; he had even completed the setup for his own resurrection in his original world.
Unfortunately, before he could wait for Obito Uchiha to unleash the Rinne Tensei, he had been forcefully swallowed by this host.
Even from Madara Uchiha's perspective, this world right now was extremely complex. Just on their way here, his Sharingan had already spotted no less than three individuals whose auras completely overwhelmed his host.
One must know that even with Madara Uchiha's arrogance, he had to admit that his current host could be called a powerhouse.
He was a powerful individual who could leave his name even in the rampant Warring States Period of him and the Senju Clan.
But in this world, everything seemed different.
Although that blond-haired boy hadn't made a move, Madara Uchiha's combat experience was extremely rich. He could tell from his host's proactive attempt to attack earlier.
That person's power was above his host's!
Like him, this host was someone who wouldn't have much desire to take the initiative against the weak.
On the other side, Kaito Shirogane's eyes saw that behind the crowd, Izayoi Sakamaki, with his hands in his pockets, had walked into another street along with Black Rabbit, Yo Kasukabe, Asuka Kudo, and a few other plot protagonists.
And on the wrist of Hakumen, who was following behind them, a bracelet had similarly appeared.
Obviously, that woman had used some method to successfully join the protagonists' journey. Even if she couldn't necessarily join [No Name], the fact that Izayoi and the others hadn't driven her away meant her plan was already partially successful.
By mingling with the plot protagonists, she had a high chance of coming into contact with one of the true ceiling-level figures of this world: [Shiroyasha].
"Hey, are you guys the ones who continuously defeated multiple 1-Star and 2-Star authority holders on the outskirts of the city and snatched their participation qualifications?"
The person speaking stood in mid-air, wearing a pair of shoes that seemed to possess wings.
This person flew through the air incredibly fast, almost like a frame-skipping animation. On his wristband, four Stars glittered.
Below him stood a group of people, most of whom wore bracelets with two or three Stars.
Kaito Shirogane waved his hand.
"Haha, Mr. Luos is mistaken. They were just a group of good friends who saw our potential and voluntarily gave up their tournament qualifications~"
Both Kaito Shirogane and Madara Uchiha possessed the ability to forcefully make others alter the conditions of a Gift Game. Those 7-Digit or even 6-Digit individuals with average mental strength simply couldn't resist.
Except for the Guardian Spirit Lu Bu, who was too weak and sent out by Kaito Shirogane to act alone, Kaito Shirogane had obtained a participation qualification for most of his capable spirits.
This was a rare opportunity to enhance this group of spirits.
To Kaito Shirogane, this group of spirits living within his Sea of Consciousness was like a library of skills that could be accessed at any time.
If he needed to, he could forcefully enter the space above that massive broccoli at the right moment, where he possessed a powerful sense of control over all the spirits in his Sea of Consciousness.
However, to Kaito Shirogane's surprise, after Hakumen voluntarily left the group, the usually arrogant Gilgamesh also chose to split off.
He seemed to have sensed something extraordinary and left for somewhere in the forest even before entering the city.
Since this world was practically teeming with gods and buddhas from all mythological lineages, it was understandable that a spiritual body possessing divinity and special historical node value like Gilgamesh would have a unique reaction.
But he didn't have much desire to dig into that.
Compared to the powers hidden behind the scenes that needed to be unearthed, this world already had far too many things laid out in plain sight.
He looked at the silver rapier in his hand.
[Sword of Fatal Strike]
[Quality:] Exceptionally Rare
[Description:] A special weapon bestowed with a miracle by a certain deity.
[Usage Requirements:] Strength > 35; Spirit > 25
[Effect 1:] When the rapier aims at an attack target, the target cannot dodge the attack.
[Effect 2:] When the rapier thrusts at an enemy, the enemy cannot defend against the attack.
This was a rather special weapon-type Gift, possessing decent effects under specific circumstances.
Although it was somewhat useless for the current Kaito Shirogane, for the vast majority of Reincarnators at their current stage, this weapon possessed extremely powerful performance.
In the hands of certain Reincarnators who specialized in specific enhancements, this sword held unexpectedly high value.
For example... Aoi Ito's [Death Sword] title, combined with this sword's seemingly unavoidable and unblockable attacks, would possess extraordinary lethality.
The group of people opposite Kaito Shirogane belonged to the Community [Perseus], founded by the hero Perseus from Greek mythology.
The flag fluttering around them, engraved with the head of the Gorgon, was the emblem of this Community.
And the guy wearing those shoes and flying in the air was the current leader of the Community.
Luos Perseus, a descendant of the hero Perseus and Princess Andromeda, possessing the bloodline of a "demigod," although that demigod bloodline was pitifully thin.
But it still gave him a bit of unrealistic courage and arrogance.
A suppressed smile lingered in Kaito Shirogane's eyes. His gaze wandered over the shoes on the man's feet, the long whip in his hand, and other powerful items passed down from the Age of Mythology.
The true powerhouse of the Perseus Community was the Gorgon defeated by the hero Perseus in the Age of Mythology: Medusa, the Demon Lord [Algol].
But right now, it was this idiot acting outside. Kaito Shirogane treated him entirely as a mobile treasure trove.
Satoru Gojo could also sense his host's mindset. Moreover, his own personality was incredibly nasty, so he deliberately stepped forward and showed weakness.
"Oh my, it's actually a demigod. We really are unlucky~"
Rather than showing weakness, that tone sounded much more like mockery.
Luos had a tyrannical personality and absolutely no tact. He had originally heard that a powerful martial artist had appeared in the South District forest, leading a group of spirits and ambushing isolated Gift Game participants left and right.
Furthermore, the other party seemed to possess a charm-type Gift.
Luos harbored a special desire for that kind of Gift.
Below Luos, Kalki, sporting beast ears, was clearly in a beast-man form, yet his eyes calmly appraised Kaito Shirogane's group.
He frowned. Although this group had never been seen in the outer gates before, their bearing and auras were quite unique.
Even if they had just entered Little Garden, it meant these guys were highly likely local overlords in their previous worlds.
Although most people in the Little Garden world were considered outstanding in the outside world, those guys in front of them clearly all exuded very different auras.
"Luos, the information on these few people is incomplete. Let the others go first..."
"Oya oya, this beast-man mister is so smart, actually able to make decisions for the hero Perseus. What an enviable relationship~"
Wearing his black blindfold, Satoru Gojo made exaggerated movements and spoke in an affected, irritating tone.
Luos Perseus was already arrogant and disliked Kalki, who actually managed the Community's various affairs. Angered by Satoru Gojo, he sneered repeatedly.
The shoes on his feet, transformed from the [Sails of the Argo], could grant the user the ability of high-speed flight.
With just a tap, he instantly appeared in front of Satoru Gojo.
Satoru Gojo leaned his upper body backward, pretending to be scared.
He hadn't even activated his Limitless cursed technique.
"As expected of a hero, this speed is truly..."
Perseus raised his hand, four Stars flashed, and a piece of parchment significantly larger than the others appeared.
[Gift Game — Trial of the Hero]
[Hosts:] Luos Perseus; Ouroboros
[Rules:] Participants will collectively partake in the trial of the historical hero. The participant who successfully emerges victorious from the trial will gain the opportunity to challenge the true hero, Perseus. Only one person may emerge victorious.
[Rewards:] The most valuable Gift on the participant or a specified Gift; Gift Game Authority Star * 1
[Participant:] Luos Perseus
"Stop showing off that cheap provocation tactic. Come on, all of you together..."
Luos Perseus flashed and instantly appeared in front of Madara Uchiha, then in front of Minato Namikaze the next second, and finally stopped in front of Artoria.
This time, Luos lingered longer, staring somewhat greedily at Artoria's pale skin.
Artoria turned her head and looked at Kaito Shirogane, clearly asking if she could cut him down.
But Kaito Shirogane remained unmoved. Fortunately, Luos had already instantly returned to the air.
Satoru Gojo was the first to step forward and sign his name on the parchment.
He was growing increasingly interested in this special "game" in this world.
Not just because he could acquire novel things, but more because... he could write his name, over and over again, in this powerful world.
Weakness was ugly, and strength was beautiful.
Having his sense of good and evil twisted by All the World's Evil, Satoru Gojo became increasingly intoxicated by this moral code.
The strong have no need to protect the weak, because the weak will eventually die naturally.
The strong also have no need to feel guilty about killing the weak, because those weaklings will eventually die anyway.
"Hah~"
Crimson and pitch-black cursed energy appeared on Satoru Gojo's body and began to spread. Eyes began to open on his face and arms.
Clatter, clatter.
Signs of the Underworld began to appear beneath Satoru Gojo's feet, and chains started to extend from his back.
Satoru Gojo no longer needed to pretend to be lazy and mocking. After signing his name, he instantly appeared in front of Luos.
Using Limitless to stand in the air, he looked down condescendingly at this son of a legendary hero.
"You're very weak, you know~"
"Hah~"
Amidst the mutated, distorted voice, Satoru Gojo's smile twisted bit by bit. He took off his blindfold, his eyes full of the pleasure of wanting to tear apart this person masquerading as the strong.
Luos was momentarily stunned, and then flew into a rage. With a thought, the parchment immediately appeared in front of the others.
"I said, I want all of you to attack me together!"
But besides Satoru Gojo, who had already signed, everyone else just looked at him mockingly.
Satoru Gojo's mocking voice continued.
"Is this all a 4-Star authority can do? You really are a complete idiot..."
Compared to those 1-Star and 2-Star Gift Games that obviously added rules advantageous to the host, this [Trial of the Hero] actually distorted authority to a much greater extent.
Because it provided absolutely no explanation regarding the content of the trial.
At the same time, the wording was extremely vague.
But whether it was Satoru Gojo, Kaito Shirogane, or Madara Uchiha, they all saw through Luos's intentions at a glance.
This Gift Game emphasized the rule that only one person could emerge victorious, and stated that only the one who passed the trial could challenge the true hero, Perseus.
These two points clearly hid a trap.
This was likely a Gift Game where the more participants there were, the greater the advantage for the host. The participants wouldn't be able to unite and would be forced to slaughter each other during the game.
And Perseus might receive some kind of power enhancement from his father, thus reaping the benefits as the fisherman in the end.
Therefore, Satoru Gojo signed up alone, and no one else participated.
Seeing his trap exposed, Luos Perseus glared darkly at Satoru Gojo in front of him.
Subsequently, pieces of Gift armament appeared one after another.
"Don't think that just because you're alone, you can actually beat me..."
His own strength had also reached 6-Digit, and combined with a luxurious set of equipment, it was enough to make him stand out among 6-Digits.
This outsider in front of him wasn't powerful to that extent, and within his own Gift Game...
Satoru Gojo's smile became even more twisted, and he interrupted Luos.
"I can win..."
"After all, you're very weak."
...
At the same time, Madara Uchiha had already appeared in front of another member of the Perseus Community. He raised his parchment, and the Sharingan appeared in his eyes.
The other party immediately signed Madara Uchiha's parchment in a daze.
The next moment, both of them vanished directly.
Bang!
Within ten seconds, Madara Uchiha dropped from the sky, while the other person's body exploded directly into a ball of fire.
Artoria also stood with her sword drawn, blocking someone's path...
Everyone, it seemed, began their pursuit of power.