[Query] Energy appearing from nothing, and of nearly the same quality as the core data... what is the principle behind this?
[Error] Cannot analyze. No reference data. Analysis of the 'soul's essence' has made no progress…
After experiencing the so-called 'Talk-no-Jutsu,' the emotional activation Schwarzer underwent resulted in a spontaneous growth of her soul's power. Without any external supplement of matter or energy, the green soul flame reignited.
According to her calculations, she had gained another ten days or so of surplus energy, an amount equivalent to two core data sets.
She attempted to find the reason, but you can't make bricks without straw. Right now, she couldn't even form a single hypothesis; she was completely clueless.
"If I can't find the reason, then I won't. I'll just consider it a miracle. After all, it's the influence of the protagonist's halo. Naruto's Talk-no-Jutsu is a force on par with a law of nature."
The system didn't offer much of an explanation either, instead pinning the blame on Naruto's Talk-no-Jutsu.
In truth, it knew that this was the stirring of Schwarzer's soul, an emotional outburst. Although it was just a very faint flicker, it had successfully activated and grown her Spiral Power.
For her to get hung up on this now was meaningless. Lacking emotion, it was a miracle she could even activate Spiral Power, let alone foster its subsequent growth.
Fortunately, Schwarzer took the advice. Or rather, she placed a great deal of trust in the system's words.
As per the original plan, the Culling Game was about to enter its second phase. The shop mentioned in the rules was on the verge of opening.
However, she didn't think many people would be able to use it. This was, as she had stated, a gift reserved for 'ordinary people.'
Only points that were 'subsequently acquired' could be used—whether taken by killing someone or gained by training and becoming stronger, only points that had changed value were usable.
Furthermore, the items she had set were not cheap. Of course, they were also highly useful—all of them were 'products' that could instantly boost one's strength.
As the day came to a close, the first night of the Culling Game arrived. A voice, identical to the one that had announced the rules, resounded in everyone's ears.
"[Announcement] The Point Shop is now open. Everyone can obtain great power. All that is required is that you possess enough points."
The short message sent massive ripples across the world. Every single person on the globe, without exception, looked toward the Point Shop that had popped up in their field of vision like a virtual screen.
[Limitless Cursed Technique (25,000 Points). Upon purchase, you will awaken the Limitless Cursed Technique. It will not conflict with your existing Cursed Techniques and can be used simultaneously with your Innate Technique…]
[Six Eyes (25,000 Points). Upon purchase, you will awaken the Six Eyes talent…]
[Ten Shadows Technique (10,000 Points)…]
…
The selection was dazzling, with the majority of items being various Cursed Techniques provided by Kenjaku and Schwarzer.
Through brain modification, they could allow ordinary people to awaken specific Cursed Techniques that would not conflict in any way with their Innate Technique.
It was an absurdly advanced technological feat, though considering she was a Machine Ex Machina, perhaps it wasn't so surprising after all.
Unfortunately, the required points were far too high; almost no one could afford anything.
In truth, this was designed entirely for the so-called 'teams.' By being supported by vast numbers of civilians and soldiers—tens of thousands or even millions of people—it was entirely possible to fund a few powerful individuals to purchase Cursed Techniques.
That was the theory. In practice…
"So this is the mechanism? You can even purchase Cursed Techniques and use multiple ones at the same time. How very interesting."
Inside Uraume's body, Sukuna observed the Point Shop, his interest piqued by it all.
Moreover, he was practically the only individual who had acquired enough points on his own, without relying on the 'team' mechanism.
He had accomplished it all by himself. His fingers, as Cursed Objects, were immensely powerful. A single finger could create a sorcerer worth several thousand points, and he would then kill them to retrieve it.
In this manner, he had already recovered ten of his fingers, giving him nearly forty thousand usable points.
"What Cursed Technique do you think we should purchase, Lord Sukuna?"
Hearing Uraume's question, Sukuna pondered for a moment. He didn't choose the most tempting option, Limitless. Without the Six Eyes to complement it, that Cursed Technique was incapable of exhibiting its true power.
And his point total was awkwardly stuck at forty thousand; if he bought Limitless, he wouldn't be able to afford the Six Eyes.
The opening of the shop was a clear sign that the pace of the Culling Game was about to accelerate. If he didn't buy something now, he would fall behind.
It was like an arms race: if you don't buy, plenty of others will. Anyone who, like him, had amassed enough points was undoubtedly a powerhouse.
An already powerful person gaining a new Cursed Technique… the thought of dual techniques was already incredibly troublesome…
Sukuna quickly made his decision. While inside Itadori's body, he could constantly observe the outside world, and there was one person's Cursed Technique that had greatly intrigued him. It was—
"Purchase the Ten Shadows Technique."
…
In the White House in America, seated at the desk symbolizing power, was of course our President, who has no name and needs no name.
After forming the 'Team America' squad, he had broken free from the Mangekyo Sharingan's genjutsu, thanks to the massive supply of points.
The points themselves were unrelated to Cursed Energy; after all, the God Tree was constantly collecting Cursed Energy, even taking a fifty percent commission when players killed each other.
But in the process of the points being transferred to the President, the 'curse' fell upon him.
The hope that he would lead everyone to survival, the hope that he could bring peace, the hope that he could save them…
Amidst so many curses, a vast amount of Cursed Energy found its way to him.
What also came knocking was… Cursed Energy itself.
'Have you made your decision? You would be better off trusting my judgment. As Cursed Energy itself, I understand this world perfectly.'
'The 'destiny' you carry has already been manifested by Cursed Energy. With my help, you can absolutely achieve victory in the Culling Game.'
'The 'Binding Vow' formed by the hopes of the entire world's population has become the foundation of the Culling Game. Bet all several billion of them on this.'
'Under the influence of such a large-scale Binding Vow, it is indeed possible to distort the rules of reality and manifest concepts that do not exist. In other words, 'wish fulfillment' is real.'
'As long as you can seize final victory, you can obtain a nearly omnipotent wish.'
'Power unrivaled in the world, wealth that never runs out, an eternal life of agelessness and immortality…'
Its tempting voice echoed in the President's mind. In the end, he was convinced.
"Destiny rests on me? In that case, let's make a big gamble."
Wagering the points provided by tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of people, the President chose a special option.
[Develop Cursed Technique. Randomly obtain a Cursed Technique that is truly your own. The degree of development is determined by the points provided (Note: Degree of development does not equal strength; the ability's power is determined by your own potential).]
Pouring in millions of points, the President felt a searing pain in his brain, as if something were being continuously excavated, a pain that reached deep into his very soul.
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