Chapter 321: Realm
The world of parasites was not as simple as it appeared.
When Hyuga's people successfully controlled the individuals from the Parasite world and passed through the space time gate, they felt—for the first time—a strange resistance whenever they tried to use chakra.
"After passing through the space time gate, we immediately located the parasitic human who held that world's gate authority based on the memories they provided, and we took control of the space time gate from him."
"They had no power to resist us."
"Although the parasites on their bodies gave them extremely strong learning abilities, allowing them to gain combat experience beyond their own world and even beyond the super power world, they have never come into contact with ninjas before. They know nothing about our abilities."
"The only regret is..."
The serious voice paused in the conference room. "There is no way to use chakra in that world."
Standing on the podium, Hoshicai addressed the many Hyuga executives. "But the strength of the body is not limited."
"That is to say, in that world, there are rules that do not allow any system to exist except for physical strength and technological power."
"This time, we will be facing a world where chakra cannot be used at all."
He was the commander of the advance force. "According to the information we have, the physical strength of the people in that world is no different from ordinary humans."
"As for their technology, it is far lower than the two technologically advanced worlds we are currently connected to, the Ultraman World and the Esper World."
"So in terms of combat power, we Hyuga are still at an undefeated level."
After a brief pause, Hoshicai looked toward Hinata seated at the main seat. "But I suggest we should be more rigorous when it comes to testing the rules."
"I suggest that Eren, Mr. Shanks, Akame from the Teigu world, and Suzuki Toichiro from the Esperh world all go to that world together and use the different systems of multiple worlds to confirm the rules of this so called magic free world."
"Okay, I will arrange it at once."
Hinata nodded. "However, since the humans in this world are so ordinary yet can still claim authority over the space time gate, perhaps... our earlier speculation has an answer."
"People from different worlds seem to require different levels of strength to authenticate a space time gate."
No matter how strong the parasitic humans were, they could never reach the level of even an ordinary ninja in the ninja world.
An ordinary ninja, even without chakra and relying only on taijutsu, could match the physical strength of parasitic humans. But between the two, ordinary ninjas still failed to meet the standards for gate authentication, while parasitic humans obtained it easily.
This speculation had already been raised within the clan.
As their development plan expanded, everyone gradually realized that the differences between worlds were far greater than they imagined.
The ninja world should be considered one of the higher worlds among the ones they had encountered.
If even the higher worlds struggled to certify a space time gate, then what of those incomplete worlds whose paths relied only on technology? Would they be unable to control the gate, unable to leave their home world, and only able to be passively invaded?
Of course, the truth was not that simple.
The one who planned the rules of this game had considered everything carefully.
"At this stage, we are becoming increasingly clear about the rules of the game."
"But regarding whether the parasite world should submit or not, we still need more information before making a plan."
"Let us not alert them yet. We will first observe how they treat alien species..."
…
Ryosuke had little interest in the development of this parasitic world.
Nothing in that world, whether the insects or the technology, was worth his attention.
By now, the clan had become increasingly skilled at exploring other worlds. They no longer needed him to intervene in every matter.
Their strength was growing with every new world.
The Hyuga population had already risen from tens of thousands to nearly eight hundred thousand.
Through gathering resources across worlds and training within the clan, the Hyuga had five worlds as their foundation and enough resources to support their growing numbers.
Still, Ryosuke eventually went to the parasitic world himself to experience its anti magic rule.
Hoshicai's guess was correct. The world truly had rules that blocked every supernatural system.
Whether it was Eren's giant transformation, Shanks' haki, or Toichiro's esper abilities, all foreign powers vanished the moment they entered that world.
This rule was the same kind that allowed people in the Ultraman world to turn into light and amplified spiritual power in the Esper world. It directly affected the body and soul.
Even Ryosuke felt half his abilities vanish upon entering that world.
There was no resistance, no sensation of suppression. The power simply disappeared from his body and soul.
Fortunately, his physical body alone was strong enough to destroy a planet. The parasitic world posed no threat to him.
Only...
The power of that rule still placed immense pressure on his heart.
Until now, he had not found the slightest clue about the nature of these rules.
Any research into techniques or the expansion of realms required a starting point.
All things were difficult at the beginning. From nothing to something. Ryosuke did not know how to pass this stage.
He had felt the rules of multiple worlds and personally experienced their effects, yet no spark of inspiration came.
This made him depressed and irritable for the first time in a long while.
The rules were like a new road laid out before him, but he did not know how to take the first step.
"Ryosuke."
Just as Ryosuke returned to the ninja world from the parasitic world and spent three days thinking without progress, Hiashi arrived.
"Father."
Ryosuke stood up, puzzled.
"I just came from the Great Elder. I came to remind you to pay more attention to the energy of the space time gates between worlds."
Hiashi placed his hands behind his back, calm like a retired veteran. "You set the rule of one month between round trips."
"The peak travel period for all worlds is approaching. Do not let them rush back to report their work and then leave you without enough energy to open the gate."
"Only you can see the energy value, but with so much travel, the consumption must be great."
"...Sorry."
Suddenly waking from his restlessness, Ryosuke apologized. "Thank you for reminding me."
He had nearly forgotten to pay attention to the energy of the space time gate.
The space time gate could travel between two time spaces without any fixed limit. As long as the energy was replenished, one could move back and forth at any moment.
The problem was that the replenishment increased slowly over time and could not be filled manually.
Because of that, when they first gained control of the gate, they announced to the outside world that it could only be opened once a month.
Later, the clan set clear rules. Unless there was a major accident, travel required a one month wait.
But if Ryosuke wanted to understand the rules of different worlds, he would need to travel many times and personally feel how his strength changed each time a new rule was added.
"Although I do not know your current training goal, our laboratory has been researching things that can improve strength based on materials collected from different worlds."
Hiashi hesitated before speaking. "During the time you are waiting for the energy to recover, if waiting becomes too boring, you can visit those places. There are many capable people among us."
He worried this might affect Ryosuke's training.
That was also the reason the clan had hesitated until now, and with the monthly shift approaching, they asked him, as a relative and elder, to remind Ryosuke.
No one else dared to speak.
After all, Hyuga's current strength was built almost entirely on Ryosuke's training and efforts, yet they were the ones limiting his progress.
"I understand. I will go take a look," Ryosuke replied with a smile.
He understood the clan's concerns and did not resent them. He had simply been too absorbed in his training and lost track of time and the pressure he placed on their resources.
And the things created in the laboratory truly did help him.
Ryosuke was not the only one capable of researching medicines, treasures, and secret techniques that enhanced combat ability. There would never be a lack of smart people in any world.
Now, the members of the Hyuga laboratory were top talents from multiple worlds and fields.
They had access to the best testing equipment from different worlds and the best materials. As long as they submitted strong proposals, no matter how unusual the idea was, Hyuga would support them.
With such execution, resources, and trust, the laboratory produced many treasures. They had even created artificial devil fruits.
Recently, with their deeper relationship with the Ultraman World and the Esper World, their research had begun to focus on superpowers.
After all, superpowers were far too convenient.
If they could be awakened artificially on a stable and large scale, then there would no longer be any ordinary people in the Hyuga group.
Anyone picked at random would have combat power.
With that foundation, everything produced by the laboratory would help Ryosuke grow.
Whether in physical strength or soul power, as he contacted more worlds and as the laboratory collected more materials, talents, and inspirations, his combat power continued to rise.
The bottleneck he once faced no longer existed.
As long as they kept exploring and finding new materials, the laboratory's path would never end, and Ryosuke's potential had no limit.
But…
"Is this really the right path?"
Ryosuke's eyes dimmed with doubt.
At the start of his journey, the power he chased came from skills, from achieving total mastery over every ability he possessed.
With equal physical strength, he could defeat his opponent through perfect skill.
Then, when his strength reached its limits and his techniques left no room to grow, he awakened the memories of his past life.
Slowly, his focus shifted toward the improvement of the body and the soul.
The body carried strength, and strength carried skills. Only when the body and soul grew stronger could they carry more.
The path had led him all the way here, and he had not found a single mistake in it.
The training he understood was a process of change.
But as he gained new knowledge, he gradually realized… he might have taken the wrong path.
After his body and soul reached this level, the standard for measuring strength became something like shattering a star with one punch, or cutting through a galaxy with one sword.
But this path felt empty.
Even if someone reached the absolute peak of chakra refinement, it would still be only the beginning. It was just the foundation.
Even if that person could overpower jonin, kage, or even Sage level opponents with perfect control and flawless fundamentals… could someone who had not stepped into the realm of those touched by the Six Paths truly defeat an existence that stood at the peak of creation?
That was the gap between realms.
The strength of power was only strength.
Rules were another form of combat power completely separate from chakra, taijutsu, or ninjutsu.
Ryosuke could crush any planet with ease now, but… when he entered the parasitic world, half his strength vanished without reason, and his chakra disappeared instantly.
What kind of power was that?
Perhaps Saitama was someone who had mastered such a rule.
He looked ordinary, no different from a regular person, yet his power defied every understanding. Even now, Ryosuke had no idea where that strength came from.
Then there was only one explanation.
Rule.
He was unreasonably strong because he had mastered a rule.
"Then… if I want to defeat him, and fully understand the truth behind his past and present lives, I must understand the rules."
But even if Ryosuke was anxious, he still needed to consider the pressure placed on his clan. He had to wait for the energy of the space time gate to recover and for the travel schedule to reset before returning to the different worlds.
This was something he could only approach step by step.
Now, he felt like Sakyamuni, sitting beneath the Bodhi tree, waiting for enlightenment.
At the same time, he waited for his clan to find that world.
That world he had to face.
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