Chapter 69: Unlimited Blade Works vs. Gate of Babylon! This body, too, is made of a sword!
『 Fighting, moving forward, in this already hopeless world, the young man walks alone, casting aside the justice in his heart, casting aside those hypocritical and ridiculous thoughts.
In this world that should be a dead end, he carves out a new path!
Shirou Emiya dragged his tired and injured body towards the great cavern above and below Enzou.
Inside the cold and damp cave, Shirou Emiya stopped.
"...It feels like a long time since we last met, how have you been, Julian?" Shirou Emiya asked softly, looking at the figure in front of him.
"Give Miyu back to me."
"...Even if that means betraying all of humanity?" Julian's gaze was dark and cold.
"To allow this planet full of tragedy..."
"From its destined destruction, there exists the possibility of saving humanity, yet you want to, because of your own trivial emotions..."
"Let everything go to waste?" Julian's face was twisted with madness.
"That's not funny at all! That kind of thing, it's the worst kind of evil!" 』
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〜MCU World〜
"If ideology cannot be understood, then crushing everything with power is enough,"
The purple-headed man on the spaceship in the starry sea muttered to himself.
Why must the minority always obey the majority? Is the majority's answer always correct?
No, they are just a bunch of parasites who see nothing and only consume the universe's resources!
Thanos was absolutely certain.
In his eyes, whether it was Kiritsugu Emiya or Julian saving the world, or even Kyubey's methods, they were all wrong.
Saving, only to usher in destruction again, what's the point of that?
The problem must be solved fundamentally!
The universe's resources are finite, while the growth of life is infinite. This infinite growth of life will eventually lead to the depletion of resources and the extinction of life.
Therefore, restoring the balance of the universe by randomly eliminating half of the intelligent life in the universe is the only truth!
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『 Shirou Emiya looked at Julian's appearance and understood everything. When he looked up again, a hint of understanding appeared in his eyes, "Is that so... so you've been fighting alone all this time too."
"Don't act like you understand so well!" Julian, whose inner self was exposed, retorted angrily.
"Of course I understand, killing one to save many... I also know another person who would do that," Shirou Emiya gazed distractedly at the falling snowflakes in the sky.
In his mind, he saw the child's happiness, joy, and delight...
As a person, not a tool, he wanted to protect Miyu's smile forever.
"Even so, I still..."
"Sorry, Kiritsugu, even if it's wrong, I've decided to walk this path!"
"Julian, you are my other possibility, the me who chose another path," Shirou Emiya declared loudly.
"You don't know about the Sakatsuki family, do you?"
"In their family's records, from the first generation to Miyu's generation, records have been left generation after generation, monopolizing the child of God who can grant wishes."
"The Sakatsuki family always makes the same wish, do you know what it is?" Shirou Emiya strode forward, passing Julian.
"They just pray that their child can grow up healthy."
"Wealth and glory are within reach, yet they simply make the extremely natural wish of parents for their child!"
"There hasn't been a single exception in four hundred years."
"IF YOU THINK THIS IS EVIL, THEN I WOULD RATHER BECOME EVIL!!"
Julian stood frozen, unable to recover for a long time. 』
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〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Red A smiled in relief, clearly very satisfied with Shirou Emiya's choice.
He didn't have the memories of that world, but now, seeing with his own eyes that idiot being able to abandon that hypocritical and ridiculous justice, sacrificing everything to save Miyu, a great sense of comfort rose within Red A.
The world or whatever... how could it be as important as a cute little sister?
As for justice? What is justice?
My heart and actions are clear as a mirror; all my deeds are just.
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〜Attack on Titan World〜
"Family..."
Levi repeatedly chewed on this unfamiliar word, but found no warmth in it.
Only a decaying, emaciated corpse flashed through his mind.
No warmth, no kinship, Levi's most cherished comrades had long since died.
If he had such an opportunity, he would wish for all the titans...
...No, would he really be willing to abandon his family for world peace?
He didn't have that qualification.
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〜JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 3: Stardust Crusaders Worldline〜
"Idiot! What an idiot!"
Dio gritted his teeth in anger.
What child, in his eyes, was a tool even more perfect than the Ultimate Being!
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〜Naruto World〜
"If I also had parents, they would definitely make a wish for me to be healthy,"
Naruto said, moved.
Inside Naruto, the Nine-Tails sneered.
Aren't your parents the ones who truly made you unhappy?
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『 Shirou finally met his sister, Miyu.
In the center of the ancient magic circle, the girl in a black dress lay peacefully and beautifully.
"Onii-chan..." The sound of footsteps woke the girl.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," Shirou Emiya took a deep breath, suppressing the surging sadness and complexity in his heart.
Miyu didn't understand why her brother would come. Hadn't Kiritsugu adopted her just to use her power?
Why now... Looking at the disheveled and worn-out Shirou Emiya, Miyu couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Because the most important thing I wanted to tell you hasn't been conveyed yet," seven cards flew into the air.
"It's simple, really. Because I'm your brother, and protecting my sister is only natural."
"I wished upon the Holy Grail, hoping to create a world where Miyu would never suffer again, where she could meet kind and gentle friends with whom she could laugh."
"To enjoy this warm and small happiness."
The Moon of the Earth illuminating the starry sky—
Brilliant and dazzling light enveloped the area, magical beams pierced the heavens and earth, and golden specks of light surrounded the girl.
The Holy Grail, at this moment, truly fulfilled this miracle!
Shirou watched as the girl was gradually submerged in light, a trace of a smile finally appearing on his weathered face. Next...
He turned and strode forward, "Sorry, my sister is working hard right now."
"No," the golden figure calmly denied.
"Your wish will not be granted, A Faker who broke into the Holy Grail War."
"It's impossible to obtain a miracle!"
Angelica, who possessed Gilgamesh, wanted to completely crush this hope!
Golden ripples spread wide—
Gate of Babylon! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Kagura (Gintama): "Wait! Is it not over yet? Not only does he have to fight through the Holy Grail War, but he also has to block King Gilgamesh? That young man is almost at his limit!" ]
[ Esdeath (Akame Ga Kill): "This young man seems to have exited his Heroic Spirit state, and his strength is far less than before." ]
[ Lord El-Melloi II: "That's right, the Heroic Spirit cards have all been handed over. The current Shirou Emiya is just an ordinary magus. To fight Angelica with King Gilgamesh's card... It's too difficult." ]
[ Megumin (KonoSuba): "Is there still a chance of victory?" ]
[ Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald: "How can a human defeat a Heroic Spirit? Shirou Emiya was able to end the Holy Grail War thanks to the power of Heroic Spirits." ]
[ Spider-Man (MCU): "Then are we just going to give up?!" ]
[ Merlin: "Oh ya~ Big Brother Merlin also hopes a miracle will descend, but it seems there's no one left to help this young man fighting for his sister~." ]
[ Quetzalcoatl: "Then charge, young man! If the outcome is not what you wish, fight with all your might before the dust settles!" ]
[ Ishtar: "Ahhhhh! Human! No matter what, you must defeat this Fake-Gilgamesh! Need a bull? I'll lend you one!" ]
[ .....]
〜My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected World〜
"Emiya Onii-chan! Go for it! You're super high in Komachi's ranking!"
The cute black-haired girl with an ahoge shouted!
Next to her, the dead-eyed boy was hesitant, seemingly wanting to say something, but looking at the figure on the screen, then at himself, he finally closed his mouth.
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〜Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
Tohsaka Household—
"Sakura..."
Tokiomi Tohsaka currently had no mind to care about Shirou Emiya's anomaly. The gentleman clenched his fists, his heart filled with unease.
Sakura was killed in that world... then in their world...
Next to him, Gilgamesh's gaze fell on Tokiomi Tohsaka; his expression slightly changed, but he quickly shifted his sight.
Crimson serpent eyes reflected the figures of Shirou Emiya and Angelica.
"One is a mongrel who stole my power, the other is disrespectful to this King. Is this the biting of wild dogs?"
"Hmph hahahaha! What a good show you've put on for this King!"
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Barrage〜
To be precise, it's not creating a world, but merely teleporting Miyu to a world that meets Shirou's requirements.
Holy Grail: "Finally, someone understands."
The Big Hero overdrawn his future, and parts of his body became Heroic Spirits.
Next, it's time to challenge Gilgamesh!
High energy ahead
Emiya: "You probably don't know that I'm Anti-Gilgamesh Noble Phantasm."
I'm so afraid that the Big Hero will say, "No trespassing here."
.....
〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"Don't ever let yourself regret it!"
Shirou Emiya clenched his fists, his expression tense and uneasy.
Can he really achieve Miyu's happiness?!
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
At this moment, everyone had completely given up hope for Shirou Emiya. They had witnessed firsthand how terrifying Gilgamesh's power was.
In that world, Gilgamesh was definitely a top-tier Servant.
Even if Angelica hadn't mastered all of his power, Shirou Emiya still couldn't resist her, especially now that Shirou Emiya had exited his Heroic Spirit state.
So, in the end, did Shirou Emiya protect nothing?
How tragic.
.....
『 Endless golden Noble Phantasms swept through space like a storm. The mere aftershock blew Shirou Emiya away.
"Without even a Heroic Spirit card, to block the King of Heroes' path with just your physical body is utterly foolish," Angelica said disinterestedly, looking down at the disheveled Shirou Emiya.
"The treasures that humanity has sought throughout ancient and modern times, east and west, are all my Noble Phantasm."
"I see," Shirou Emiya struggled to his feet, once again blocking Angelica's path.
"No wonder Sakura said you were the strongest card."
"Humanity... this word is heavier than I imagined, an unimaginable burden rests on your backs."
"However, I also have something I bear." Shirou Emiya's voice was not loud in the quiet valley, but it was exceptionally heavy.
"Personal feelings, like sadness, or whatever, in short, no matter which, they are the most boring things in this world!" Golden ripples fired again in unison.
"Trace.. On—!" Shirou Emiya's hands produced two weapons, which directly took the blow, but the two weapons shattered with it.
"'Trace'...!? It can't be. That fighting style is..." Angelica's eyes changed slightly.
"The future he might reach, allowing that embodiment of ideals to possess this body, and having faced many battles, I perfected my future skills and magic circuits in advance..."
"... And even inherited his Origin."
"No... more accurately, this body has already been replaced by Heroic Spirit EMIYA through countless battles!"
Shirou Emiya held two swords, and dozens of long swords pointed directly at Angelica!
"You just said I was just a human, didn't you! Your understanding is too naive, King of Heroes!"
"What you're facing... It is a true imitation... Of a Heroic Spirit!!"
Everything in the world can become a copy of Shirou Emiya, and combined with Shirou Emiya's fusion with his future self at this moment.
Having abandoned the title of justice, he has long become the sole hero who only protects his loved ones!
"Lowly Faker!" Angelica was enraged, the Gate of Babylon opened wide, and golden ripples surged forth! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan): "That's right! TATAKAE!!! Drive out all those bastards who covet your sister!" ]
[ Yoh Asakura (Shaman King): "In this world, as long as the soul doesn't die, you won't die. So, as long as your heart doesn't give up, you won't lose." ]
[ Shinsuke Takasugi (Gintama): "It seems he's ready. If you dare to draw your sword against a strong opponent, then be prepared to die at any moment." ]
[ Uchiha Obito (Naruto): "Emiya Shirou is no longer an ally of justice, but a personal hero. Let me see how far you can go for your sister." ]
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〜Naruto World〜
"The sole hero of his loved one, Shirou Emiya, how far can you go?"
Uchiha Obito's eyes flashed with a hint of complexity.
Shirou Emiya was someone who shared his ideals, willing to oppose the world for the sake of his loved one.
Uchiha Obito's sense of guilt lessened, and he reaffirmed his conviction.
"For Rin, everything is worth it!"
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〜Doraemon World〜
"Go, Emiya Shirou! Defeat the enemy for your sister!"
Nobita's eyes welled up with tears, and a surge of passion rose in his heart.
For Shizuka, he too would be willing to oppose the world!
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『 An endless torrent of Noble Phantasms rained down on Shirou Emiya.
As the smoke cleared, the ground was pockmarked and scarred by their battle.
Shirou Emiya knelt, his body trembling violently, not just from the Noble Phantasm's impact, but more so from the pain of his magic circuits being torn.
"You're already a dying man, yet your combat ability continues to rise. Though I don't know what absurd methods you've used, it's useless," Angelica still looked down at Shirou Emiya.
"The future holds only definite destruction."
"I know... the reason I've fought so hard until now is what you call 'absurd methods'!"
"Miyu has always supported me." Blood dripped from the young man's forehead. Shirou Emiya's body trembled violently, but he still stood in front of Angelica again.
"I'm truly a useless older brother, but precisely because of that, I'm standing here to exhaust the rest of this life!"
The young man's hair gradually turned pale, and the magic circuits within his body began to burn along with his life!
The young man's eyes were firm, resolute!
In this wilderness, the young man declared.
"My body is made of swords."
(I am the bone of my sword)
"My blood is of iron and his heart of glass."
(Steel is my body, and fire is my blood)
"Through countless battlefields undefeated."
(I have created over a thousand blades)
Angelica frowned, and countless weapons flew towards the young man, wanting to interrupt Shirou Emiya, but Shirou Emiya blocked them all.
"Not even once fleeing, not even once being victorious."
(Unaware of the beginning, nor aware of the end.)
"The orphan is alone again, grinding diamond dust on the hill of swords."
(Withstood pain with inconsistent weapons, my hands will never hold anything.)
"But this life had yet to end."
(Yet, my flame never ends)
"The false body was,"
(My whole body was)
Chains of Heaven tightly bound Shirou Emiya, and Angelica even came before Shirou Emiya with her sword!
But... it was already too late!
"NEVERTHELESS, MADE OF SWORDS—!!"
(Still Unlimited Blade Works)
Individual and world, fantasy and reality, exchanging inside and out—
"Rewriting the real world according to my thoughts, the Innermost magicraft, Reality Marble, how is that viewed?"
"A world of swords that can contain infinity."
On the desolate plateau, blizzards and cold winds howled!
At the end of the horizon, countless long swords transformed into tombstones buried on this snowy field!
"In my eyes, these are all tombstones," Shirou Emiya drew his long sword, pointing it directly at the King of Heroes.
"Sorry, you'll have to stay here with me until my body perishes!"
Beneath the silver moon, two figures gazed at each other.
At this moment!
" Unlimited Blade Works Blizzard vs. Gate of Babylon!! " 』
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〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline〜
Re... Reality Marble?!!
Everyone stared in disbelief at the young man in the blizzard, speechless!!
That was "Reality Marble," a magicraft that rewrites reality with the caster's "mindscape," the closest "magic" to "True Magic"!!!
How could it be wielded by a young man who hadn't learned proper magicraft?!
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