Teaching the "Chakra" system to people from other worlds was tricky. From Uchiha Hikari's past attempts, it seemed that natives of other worlds couldn't generate chakra on their own. They could only use what she injected into them, which meant that even if they learned advanced ninjutsu, they'd burn through it quickly. At best, they could manage basic techniques like the Three Body Technique, tree-climbing, or water-walking.
In the world of Akame ga Kill!, those skills weren't useless, but their impact was limited.
However… "Ki" was different.
According to Master Karin, anyone from any world could cultivate "Ki." Lan, despite his background as a civilian teacher, had joined the Hunters in the original story and even took down Champ single-handedly, showing he had some talent for training.
The only issue was time.
Even under Master Karin's direct guidance, it took Hikari nearly a month to grasp "Ki." Karin's teaching style, much like the Turtle School's, emphasized "building a strong foundation" and "going with the flow." It was slow at first but allowed for a higher ceiling later on. For Lan, there was no need to be so meticulous—she could directly infuse him with Ki to let him feel it—but it would still take about a month to teach properly.
Hikari didn't have that kind of time to stick around.
So…
"Tsukuyomi Imprint!"
As their eyes met, Lan's consciousness was pulled into an illusionary space.
This time, Hikari conjured a scene of Karin Tower, standing thousands of meters above the ground.
"What… is this?" Lan gasped, experiencing Tsukuyomi for the first time.
"This is a mental world I've created," Hikari explained, her petite frame floating in midair with her arms crossed. "Right now, you and I exist here as mental constructs—soul projections. No matter how long we spend here, it's just a fleeting moment in the real world. Now, listen carefully. I'm going to explain the concept of 'Ki.'"
The Tsukuyomi space wasn't just for combat; it could be used for training too. In a way, it was an artificial "Spirit Time Chamber" powered by her ocular abilities!
Of course, compared to the real Spirit Time Chamber, Tsukuyomi had limitations. Only mental constructs could enter, so while knowledge, memories, and thought processes could be trained, physical conditioning couldn't. Once they left, Lan would need to practice the techniques again in the real world to integrate them.
Moreover, maintaining such a detailed simulation consumed an immense amount of ocular power. A regular Mangekyou Sharingan user would never waste their precious energy on this—they'd go blind after a few uses. Only Hikari, with her near-eternal ocular power, could sustain this space for extended periods.
Having decided to teach Lan "Ki," Hikari took on the role of a proper teacher, diving into the lessons with focus.
Thankfully, Lan's comprehension was decent.
By the second week in the Tsukuyomi space, he began to sense "Ki" vaguely. By the end of the month, he could project it outward, forming a protective aura around his body.
Flight, however, was still a bit tricky.
Not that Lan needed to learn it—his Teigu, "Mastema," already granted him the ability to fly.
"…That's enough," Hikari said, nodding slowly. "I've taught you the basics. How far you take it from here depends on you."
With that, she dispelled Tsukuyomi.
Back in reality, Hikari slept for a day to restore her depleted ocular power. Then, from the stack of books she'd bought from the Dragon Clan world, she picked out a few and handed them to Lan.
"These books come from a distant continent," she said. "They document several reform and revolutionary movements from different eras. The details differ, but the ideas and philosophies should give you some inspiration. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Be careful—don't die too soon."
Her words were sincere. Hikari was genuinely curious to see how Lan, now aware of the empire's grim reality earlier than in the original story, would choose to act. Whatever path he took, it would likely be fraught with danger. Champ might be dead, but that didn't guarantee Lan's safety to the story's end.
In response to her unconventional "blessing," Lan bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Lady Hikari. I'll do my best."
"Mm."
Her tasks here were complete.
Next…
"Cosmia, come here," Hikari called, raising the "Shambhala" on her wrist and channeling her mental energy.
Like the Pumpkin Cannon, this Teigu was activated by the user's mental power, though teleportation put a significant strain on the body, limiting its use to a few times a day. Still, its maximum range far surpassed Flying Thunder God.
"Northwest, destination… 2,700 kilometers."
As Hikari narrowed her eyes, a vague image of mountainous terrain flickered in her mind.
That was Shambhala's ability: upon activation, the user could faintly sense the landscape of their destination and make minor adjustments to avoid teleporting into perilous locations like the ocean depths or a volcano's crater.
"…Activate."
In an instant, a circular array several meters wide glowed beneath Hikari and Cosmia.
The next moment, their figures vanished from the governor's mansion.
It was like a blink.
When Hikari's vision cleared, she stood atop a mountain peak. From the towering cliff, she could see a sprawling city about ten kilometers away. Its endless walls, massive towers, churches, and bustling streets filled with carriages and crowds spoke of its grandeur.
But to those who knew the truth, that grandeur was laced with irony.
"…Let's go. Time to find the place Syura mentioned."
Hikari lingered at the peak for a moment, then grabbed Cosmia and took off with her Flight Technique. Amid the witch-songstress's startled yelps, they soared toward the western side of the capital.
Later that day, Hikari landed in front of an unassuming bunker hidden deep within a dense forest.
"…This should be it."
After cross-referencing the image with Syura's memories and confirming it was correct, Hikari drew her Dragonbone Blade from the two swords strapped to her back. With a deep breath, she gathered her strength and slashed the door open!
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