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Tai chi and the others quickly gathered around.
"Unbelievable… Angemon turned into an egg. And Devimon mentioned something—about the other side of the ocean. What did he mean?"
Mimi slumped to the ground with a sigh. "I thought this meant we could finally go home."
Still clutching the egg, Takeru whispered through his tears, "We'll meet again, Angemon. Just like you once waited for me, I'll wait for you to return."
The screen slowly faded to black, leaving behind the number 9 – The End.
[Darkness isn't frightening]
[As long as you hold onto hope]
[You can shatter the walls of night]
[And claim a radiant future]
…
And just like that, the ninth place entry ended. Countless worlds trembled. That overwhelming power… and it was only ranked ninth.
One Piece World
Doflamingo stared in shock."Such raw power… that has to be a fully awakened Devil Fruit. A Mythical Zoan, huh? No wonder it's terrifying. I wonder if I could make it onto this miraculous multiverse ranking."
The Pirate Empress tilted her chin proudly as the screen dimmed."Those creatures from other worlds may be strong, and some quite beautiful… but this Empress still believes Luffy will one day stand on that list."
Naruto World
Obito's eyes widened at the angel's final, devastating strike."That punch… terrifying. As if every scheme and every plot would crumble under it."
He muttered under his breath, unease flickering."If someone like that entered our world… my entire plan would have to change."
Even Black Zetsu couldn't hide its shock."Other than Mother, I've never seen such frightening strength."
In Konoha, Naruto leapt up with a grin."Yeah! The angel beat the demon!"
But inside him, Kurama shuddered."That demon's aura… even I felt it. Yet the angel crushed him. What a terrifying opponent. If the Sage of Six Paths were still alive, maybe…"
Elsewhere, Orochimaru—disguised as the Kazekage—watched the screen. His lips curled into a cautious smile."Kabuto… suspend the plan. We wait. If these beings ever step into our world, it could mean disaster for us."
Bleach World
Aizen's calm smile never faltered."So, it's finally over? Then it must be my turn soon. I forged the Espada myself—surely that will secure me a place on the list. When I appear, I want all worlds, across all dimensions, to tremble at my strength."
Dragon Ball World
Frieza sneered."That kind of power qualifies for the ranking? Pathetic. I could erase them with a single finger."
Still, his eyes gleamed with interest."That demon, though… I like him. If he wishes to serve under me, I might allow it. Fwahahaha!"
Meanwhile, Goku clenched his fists, excitement bubbling."Man, I wish I could fight them myself."
Beside him, little Goten tugged his arm, eyes wide."Dad… that demon was really scary. I can't get his face out of my head."
Digimon World
"Finally! The angel beat Devimon!"
Mimi huffed, crossing her arms."Hmph! Don't exaggerate. My Togemon is just as amazing!"
Max, meanwhile, was still caught up in the battle he had just edited."That was so moving… the Angel sacrificing himself to defeat Devimon…"
He'd clipped and replayed that scene countless times, yet it never failed to stir him.
A cold, mechanical voice rang in his ears:"Congratulations, Host. By completing Rank 9, you have earned 9,800 Astonishment Points. Total: 9,800."
He nodded to himself. Better to save them up—when the time was right, he'd trade for something far greater.
All night he worked, and at last, the next edit was ready.
The thumbnail appeared on his screen: Prince Vegeta, the proud Saiyan warrior, bearing Babidi's dark sigil on his forehead—standing against the rotund, seemingly childlike Majin Buu.
Naruto World
"The screen's been black for a whole day already… why hasn't anything new come up?" Naruto scratched his head, impatient.
"Maybe we'll get to see ourselves in the future," he added hopefully. "I bet I'll show up as Hokage!"
Sasuke and Kakashi both held their breath in anticipation. Perhaps they too would make the rankings.
Jiraiya muttered quietly, "Surely the strength I gained as a Sage deserves to be seen by all worlds."
One Piece World
Sailing the seas, Luffy's heart pounded with excitement. Though the last video had ended a day ago, the glowing screen still hung in the sky.
"If I had that kind of power, I could beat anyone who stood in my way… and then I'd be King of the Pirates for sure!"
Zoro rested his hand on his swords, his eyes burning."Someday, I'll be on that list too. After seeing Mihawk's strength, I swore I'd surpass every swordsman alive—and stand at the very top."
Finally, Max clicked play.
The screen lit up with Vegeta's fierce, handsome face… and the goofy, innocent grin of Majin Buu.
The title echoed out:"Multiverse Legendary Battles – Rank 8: Vegeta vs. Majin Buu. The Pride of a Prince."
Dragon Ball World
"Dad—that's Vegeta! But didn't Frieza just kill him? How's he alive? And why's his hair… gold?" Goten gasped.
Even Goku stared in shock. The Vegeta on screen radiated a completely different aura—far stronger than the man they knew."Could it be… he became a Super Saiyan?"
Frieza's face twisted in disbelief."Vegeta? Impossible! Could he be the Super Saiyan of legend? No—I killed him with my own hands!"
Then it hit him."The Dragon Balls… someone must have revived him. Damn it! Does this mean Vegeta kills me in the future? No… impossible! I am Lord Frieza, emperor of the universe!"
Digimon World
"Wait, that's not MetalGreymon! Who's this guy from another world? Why's his hair gold? Isn't that what delinquents dye their hair?"
Mimi clasped her hands together dreamily."Don't you think he's really handsome?"
"Ugh, Mimi, stop swooning! Look at him—blonde hair, that evil aura. He screams trouble."
Mimi pouted."Tai, I won't let you insult him like that!"
Naruto World
Might Guy's brow furrowed as he studied the golden-haired warrior."What crushing pressure… his aura alone feels heavier than me opening the Seventh Gate…"
Orochimaru licked his lips, eyes glinting."Such a splendid body. If I could claim that power for myself…"
One Piece World
The Marines had convened to discuss the multiverse rankings. But the sudden appearance of Vegeta on screen left the entire room shaken.
"Don't tell me he's a pirate… his aura is vile. And this pressure—feels like the old days, back when true monsters roamed," Kizaru muttered, his usual lazy smirk wiped away.
Akainu's jaw tightened."Yeah… this man's strength may even surpass a Marine Admiral's."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku frowned deeply."More and more powerful beings are surfacing from these other worlds. For the Navy… this is far from good news."
In the shocked silence of everyone watching, the video began to play.
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