"With this, the Will Seed of Wrath is secured... Hare, you should know how to use this thing, right? Can you handle it for me?"
From the memories carried by the Will Seed, Ren felt Yae Sakura's inner fury: anger at this cruel world, anger at her own powerless weakness, anger at those weak and ignorant villagers. Without a doubt, Yae Sakura's cardinal sin was Wrath.
With the Will Seed of Wrath obtained, only six remained. Ren handed the sakura-pink cube he held to Hare, hoping to utilize her power to activate the Will Seed. Although the three-in-one Will Seed provided some auxiliary effects, its full potential remained untapped.
In the game P5R, players could give collected Will Seeds to the mysterious NPC Jose in Mementos, who would then craft them into accessories with special skills. The skills granted by these accessories were closely related to the Palace Ruler from whom the Will Seed originated. For example, the accessory from the painter Madarame's Will Seed granted the skill to paint a shield that could absorb any attack.
Ren was just an ordinary human; he lacked the power to craft Will Seeds into accessories with special skills. Thus, he could only turn to his teammate, Hare. Although Hare wasn't Jose, she also wasn't human, so there was a chance she could figure out how to modify the Will Seed.
"Let me examine it closely... I see. I understand completely now. Joker, could you please pass me the box Miss Violet gave you as well?"
Hare raised a slender white hand, gently taking the sakura-pink cube from Ren. She used her information-reading ability on the cube and quickly grasped its origin and proper usage. Faced with Hare's request for the black box, Ren, though somewhat puzzled, readily complied, handing it over.
Under the astonished gazes of Yae Sakura and Kallen, who almost shrieked, Hare nonchalantly opened the lid of the Soulium black box and, quick as lightning, tossed the sakura cube inside. Then, as if catching the extremely weakened will of Higokumaru within the box off guard, Hare slammed the lid shut again with incredible speed. She then held the black box tightly with both delicate hands and began shaking it vigorously.
A clink-clank-dong sound echoed continuously from within the black box. Yae Sakura and Kallen thought they faintly heard Higokumaru's wails, like an illusion.
As Hare continued shaking the box, bursts of sakura-pink light gradually intensified from within. Even the shape of the Soulium black box itself began to elongate.
Although the scene was somewhat abstract and comical, Ren found it perfectly acceptable. After all, he remembered Jose literally hammering Will Seeds into accessories in Mementos, causing tremors each time. Hare's method of crafting the Will Seed accessory was infinitely quieter and calmer than Jose's.
Under Ren's intensely expectant gaze, the Will Seed of Wrath in Hare's hands finally merged perfectly with the black box Treasure, combining into a completely new form.
It was a katana radiating a profound aura, seemingly capable of corroding and devouring even light itself. The blade was pitch black, with only the hilt and handguard adorned in solemn gold and red.
"This weapon's name is Jizo Mitama. Its abilities are exceptionally suited for your use, Joker. It could be considered your ace in the hole, capable of compensating for your fatal weakness."
Once the Soulium black box fully solidified into the form of the black katana, a gentle, soft smile appeared on Hare's exquisite face. She presented the Key of Corruption, finally completed after 50,000+ years, to Ren, explaining its abilities and effects.
"Compensate for my fatal weakness? What's that? Can it let me unleash 'Myriad Truths' – the massive, three-hit Almighty damage skill – once?"
Ren raised an eyebrow, slightly confused, failing to grasp which specific weakness Hare was referring to.
Although his Wild Card power had only awakened less than two days ago, Ren felt he was steadily improving, developing robustly without any major setbacks. He had even achieved his goal of clearing a Palace within a single day. He didn't feel he possessed any truly fatal weaknesses.
"Jizo Mitama's abilities are Corruption and Projection. Simply put... as long as you use Jizo Mitama's power, Joker, you can summon your Personas into the real world to fight."
Watching Ren, who usually maintained a composed, strategically-minded demeanor, gradually widen his eyes in astonishment, his expression shifting to one of pure shock upon hearing her words, Hare couldn't help the corners of her lips curving upwards slightly. A feeling of delight, like a successful prank, welled up in her heart.
"You mean... as long as I use the power of this Jizo Mitama, I can use my Persona's power in the real world? Seriously?!"
Finding it almost too incredible to believe, Ren momentarily doubted his own ears. He had to repeat Hare's words, seeking confirmation once more.
"You heard correctly, Joker. Jizo Mitama indeed possesses the function to allow you to fully unleash your true strength in the real world."
Hare replied gently and patiently, fully understanding Ren's current shock and joy.
Okay, I admit it, I definitely had a fatal weakness before!
But now, Jizo Mitama, and Hare, are gods! Gods among gods!
Jose who? Never heard of him. Don't know him. Will Seed accessories clearly couldn't compare to the fragrance of Will Seed weapons crafted by Hare!
As the saying goes, no matter how strong you are in a game, it's all virtual. Ren had subconsciously ignored the fact that outside the game, in the real world, he only possessed the strength of an ordinary person.
But Jizo Mitama, this special weapon forged from the Treasure and the Will Seed, could transcend the boundary between game and reality. Like a cheat device, it allowed Ren to wield the power of his Personas even in the real world!
This Palace trip was absolutely worth it! Not only did he gain a powerful waifu-mask like Yae Sakura, but he also obtained the Jizo Mitama katana that allowed him to summon Personas in reality. It was a massive haul!
If he could summon Personas in the real world, Ren would no longer need to hold back. Even Shido Masayoshi's political power wouldn't be able to touch him.