Chapter 418: Fullbring and Hollow Core
Although [Material · Dragon-Transforming Snake Head] was of Unparalleled Rare quality, Kaito Shirogane didn't like the characteristics it produced.
The value of this item to Reincarnators wasn't as high as imagined. Whether [Longevity] or [Dragon-Transforming Cultivator], both were somewhat useless for short-lived species like Reincarnators.
"It seems what Mr. Song actually wants more is a promise from me?"
He sneered, having already guessed Song Xian's thoughts in his heart.
The opponent was a Reincarnator who actively revealed his identity, and Kaito just happened to obtain the [Death Note Fragment]. In other words, if Kaito was willing, he could curse the opponent to death unknowingly at any time.
Song Xian nodded frankly. Several people behind him looked at Kaito at this time, their expressions serious and indifferent. Kaito guessed these people were probably all Reincarnators with military backgrounds.
The plan of Eastern Xia officials might have indeed made some progress.
"Relax, Mr. Song. I'm not interested in using that kind of item on you."
Song Xian nodded, then was about to initiate the trade. After thinking for a moment, he added:
"Maybe one day, I will ask Mr. Tao to use that thing on me..."
He smiled and reached out to touch Kaito's right hand.
[You lost Material · Dragon-Transforming Snake Head]
[You obtained Ability Scroll · Bukujutsu (A-)]
Kaito didn't care about Song Xian's words. This man who completely dedicated himself to a larger collective was probably thinking about trading his life with Kaito when absolutely necessary.
He didn't pay attention to this kind of heroism.
Song Xian nodded. He actually wanted to communicate more with this newly risen powerful fierce person. Although there wasn't much hope of winning him over, he hoped this person wouldn't cause chaos in Eastern Xia in the real world.
But obviously, now wasn't a suitable time. He thought for a moment and actively said:
"Perhaps not long later, I can find a way to obtain a scroll of the ability [Lightning Surprise Attack] (Bankoku Bikkuri Shō). If you are interested, we can talk again."
Kaito then carefully sized up Song Xian. Rumors about the opponent in the Space suggested he entered the Third Ladder not long ago, probably around the level of [Red Leaf].
How could he have so many things from the Dragon Ball world?
Song Xian smiled at Kaito, then turned and left.
[TT65562877 (Black Butler) sends contact: There are rumors that Song Xian has contact with that mysterious boss of Azure Sky]
Kaito knew that Song Xian deliberately exposing this news was actually to deter him. Rather than saying the rumored boss of Azure Sky stood behind Song Xian, it was better to say he stood behind Eastern Xia.
Kaito gained more understanding of the fragile stability still maintained in the real world at this time.
Although there were Supreme Powerhouses like [Final Sun] advocating overthrowing the existing order, obviously some of the top big shots in the Space also stood on the side of the existing order.
He withdrew his gaze. Anyway, he didn't plan to return to Eastern Xia to do anything anytime soon, so he didn't care much about Song Xian's words.
As for Lightning Surprise Attack, that was a powerful ability mastered by Master Roshi. Compared to Kamehameha, Lightning Surprise Attack focused more on controlling the opponent.
"Alright, show your chips."
He crushed the newly obtained ability scroll directly in front of several people. This thing required Reincarnators to possess [Qi] and Energy > 20. Kaito undoubtedly met the qualifications.
[You used Ability Scroll · Bukujutsu]
[Checking cultivation qualifications...]
[Check complete]
[You mastered Ability · Bukujutsu (A-) Lv1]
[Bukujutsu (A-) Lv1 — Skillfully manipulate Qi to obtain flight ability. Using it will consume a large amount of Qi and fly at a maximum speed of Mach 1]
With a thought from Kaito, Qi surged to various parts of his body in an instant. Intense Qi erupted from his body, and then his body slowly broke free from gravity's control and floated up.
Bukujutsu was a martial art relying more on the control of Qi than the intensity of Qi. After getting started, Kaito immediately noticed that this ability might have more effects for him.
With his energy analysis capability capable of activating the second turn of Transcendent Helix, this martial art of fine Qi manipulation would greatly promote his control over [Qi].
[Echo] watched Mercenary Tao's performance and made a certain judgment about his personality and Reincarnator style in her heart.
"Sorry, Mr. Mercenary Tao. We only brought one S-Class Singularity this time. I didn't expect you prefer barter. I wonder if this Mr. Black Butler can help us find a compromise plan?"
She dressed quite uniquely but spoke very politely. When mentioning carrying an S-Class Singularity, she showed no arrogance.
Instead, she humbly asked for help from Black Butler. As a broker, he could indeed be responsible for organizing, such as finding someone who had items or abilities Mercenary Tao needed but coincidentally needed Singularities, to complete a three-way trade.
Seeing those women from the Western District unable to reach a deal, [Phase Hound] raised his hand coldly.
[Reincarnator MI84416110 shows you an item]
[Shishigawara's Knuckle Duster]
[Quality: Silver Plot Equipment]
[Description: Item housing powerful Fullbring, still containing the power to manipulate probability]
[Usage Requirement: Constitution > 10, possess Soul-side power]
[Effect 1: When attacking a target equipped with this item, gain passive probability manipulation effect. Produce extra attack effect based on Luck value. When Luck value is positive, attack produces multiplier damage; attacking the head produces extremely high multiplier damage. When Luck value is negative, attack force will rebound on oneself]
[Effect 2: Using non-self Fullbring will burden the soul, continuously consuming soul power]
Seeing this thing, Kaito's expression slowly turned cold.
This item was undoubtedly quite powerful, coming from the [Bleach] world. Even among powerful abilities like [Fullbring], it belonged to a quite strong type.
In the original work, this Fullbring in Shishigawara's own hands was almost completely a multiplier-amplified output weapon. Hitting the head also had an effect similar to one-hit kill.
Moreover, he could use the ability of probability manipulation more flexibly. With the hand wearing this knuckle duster, throwing a coin could coincidentally make the opponent slip or knock off a machine's screw.
His [Jackpot Knuckle] was a Fullbring manipulating probability close to the law of causality.
However, the problem was, Kaito had never revealed his special constitution in front of others. What was displayed in battle were all martial artist abilities or Killing Intent Wave.
This powerful item explicitly required Soul-side abilities.
Kaito looked at [Red Dust], who didn't know what happened at all, still waiting in place with crossed arms.
If not Red Dust, who else knew he possessed Soul-side abilities without dying...
Phase Hound also realized he probably violated a taboo at this time and spoke to explain.
"Our guild master possesses a causality-type ability. She asked us to bring this item."
Causality type...
"And the guild master said you probably already obtained some special ability item capable of interfering with her peeping, so you won't mind us coming directly with the item."
"Not enough."
Kaito interrupted the opponent's explanation.
[Sage]'s Drop Card hid the power of that troublesome [Cognitive Devil]. Because there was a possibility of designated extraction in the Space, and the guy behind Phase Hound was obviously also related to the causality type.
Kaito started to raise the price directly.
"This thing is ultimately not my Fullbring. Using it has strong negative effects, and lost the ability to manipulate probability directly. Compared to that ability of [Sage], it's not enough."
Phase Hound was stunned, then immediately indicated the need to communicate with the guild master.
In the next moment, with a flash of light, a woman wearing a purple long robe appeared in front of the stall.
What attracted attention was that her snow-white skin was full of faint black patterns, looking like some kind of incantations or cracks on porcelain.
"Nice to meet you, Mercenary Tao. I am [Glaze Crack]."
"I think you definitely won't mind this thing~"
[Hollow Core]
[Special Creation, Biological Implant]
[Quality: Unparalleled Rare · Extreme]
[Description: A core of a Hollow not yet born, molded into a seed of power by Great Will, will have irreversible effects on the soul]
[Effect 1: Implanting into the body will cause one's soul to begin "Hollowfication"]
[Effect 2: Can serve as a special soul item to unlock Soul-side abilities (Spiritual Arts, Innate Techniques, Fullbring, Zanpakuto, etc...)]
Unparalleled Rare · Extreme quality Biological Implant...
And a rare item with multiple functions, able to be treated as both a Biological Implant and a special item simultaneously.
Glaze Crack watched Mercenary Tao's eyes immediately attracted by the Hollow Core in her hand, without any fear, her eyes narrowing into crescents.
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