Canon Armament—only a weapon created by the Machine Ex Machina themselves can bear this name.
By relying on the immense computational power of the Machine Ex Machina, combined with the character settings and plotlines recorded in the System's database, she could perfectly predict their future trajectories.
This was her unique ability, an absurdly powerful one. If used well, she could accomplish almost any goal without shedding a drop of blood.
In theory, it was merely a special simulation algorithm that relied on the vast amount of past and future data provided by the System.
But according to the customs of the Machine Ex Machina, this too was a form of 'armament,' much like the [Sky Conqueror] from the original story.
With its entry logged into the database, a new member was added to the thousands of armaments. A truly joyous occasion.
Of course, it had many limitations and flaws in practice. The biggest problem was that every new variable had a catastrophic effect on the Destiny Measurer.
In other words, if Kenjaku were to interact for any extended period with Kakashi and the others from the Naruto world, or with the current Hanami, the ability would become ineffective.
As the impact she caused grew larger, the future would become increasingly difficult to predict. This meant the ability was only effective in the 'initial' stages of arriving in a new world.
However, that was more than enough. Having completed her initial arrangements, she had already constrained future developments within a certain range—the range she desired.
Kenjaku and Schwarzer's conversation was exceedingly pleasant. Hanami, meanwhile, sat meditating off to the side, unconcerned, adapting to its new body.
As for Mahito... the more he listened to their dialogue, the more he started to sweat.
What was all this about Chakra and all of humanity? The two were speaking with increasing abandon, but there was one thing he could understand clearly.
From now on, there would be no more Cursed Spirits. The Cursed Energy in ordinary people would be entirely converted into Chakra, and there would be no more uncontrolled overflow to give birth to curses.
Kenjaku himself was never aligned with the Cursed Spirits. He was merely using them to achieve his own ends; he had even possessed Geto Suguru's body for the sake of his Cursed Technique.
Using Cursed Spirit Manipulation to control Cursed Spirits and extract their techniques, his eyes were naturally set on Mahito's Idle Transfiguration.
By touching a soul to reshape it, he could use Idle Transfiguration to modify ordinary people into those adapted for Cursed Energy.
Even though his plan had changed due to Schwarzer's appearance, Mahito's Idle Transfiguration was still useful.
"Using the Idle Transfiguration ability, we can reshape the souls of ordinary people, allowing them to directly perceive and control Cursed Energy."
"This way, even common people can use Cursed Energy to cultivate Chakra, solving the problem of their weak aptitude for training."
Kenjaku presented his idea. Schwarzer could solve the problem of whether Chakra existed or not, but she couldn't make everyone suitable for cultivation.
But being able to manipulate Cursed Energy was another matter entirely. Cursed Energy could be used just like spiritual energy.
The biggest drawback to Kenjaku's original plan was that ordinary people would die from Idle Transfiguration; not many would awaken as Jujutsu Sorcerers.
But Schwarzer had brought Chakra. Ordinary people, strengthened by cultivating Chakra, would be able to withstand the effects of Idle Transfiguration and gain the ability to control the Cursed Energy within their bodies.
"Um... how about you let me leave before discussing this sort of thing?"
Mahito forced a strained smile, his face beaded with sweat as he interrupted the sinister atmosphere between the two.
Even he could now understand what Schwarzer and Kenjaku were plotting... they weren't even trying to hide it!
They were going to turn all of humanity into Jujutsu Sorcerers—no, according to them, they should be called ninja.
With no uncontrolled Cursed Energy overflowing, the breeding ground for Cursed Spirits would disappear. These two were genuinely planning to exterminate all Cursed Spirits!
"Oh? Having heard this much, do you still think you can leave here alive?"
Kenjaku flashed his signature, hypocritical smile. Although it was no different from usual, the sight of it sent a chill down Mahito's spine.
Just as he had betrayed humanity and joined the Cursed Spirits to turn ordinary people into sorcerers for his plan, he could naturally betray the Cursed Spirits again for Schwarzer's proposal.
"Damn it!"
Mahito already realized their intentions. They had no plans to let him go.
According to their plan, his Cursed Technique, Idle Transfiguration, was crucial to them, but he himself was not!
Schwarzer could analyze and copy his Cursed Technique, and 'Geto Suguru's' Cursed Spirit Manipulation could control him directly.
He subconsciously glanced at Hanami. Devoid of even a trace of Cursed Energy, it remained cross-legged in meditation, exuding the air of an enlightened master.
The sage Hanami, no longer a Cursed Spirit, ignored his gaze. As Schwarzer's nominal subordinate, its refusal to act against Mahito was already the greatest concession.
He was completely isolated. Jogo wasn't here this time, and Hanami plus Kenjaku formed a formidable fighting force—a powerful lineup that had now become his misfortune.
The hidden cave had become his cage. Here, he couldn't escape as quickly as he could in a city—by diving into a sewer, for instance.
If he couldn't run, he could only break through head-on. Mahito didn't think he could take on all three, but his goal wasn't to defeat them; it was to find a way out of the cave.
He briefly sized up the people present. Compared to Kenjaku, whose technique was a direct counter to his own, Mahito's first instinct was to find a breakthrough via the seemingly weakest one, Schwarzer.
The pressure of life and death sent his mind racing, and so—he lunged violently toward Schwarzer.
His Cursed Technique, Idle Transfiguration, could reshape others' souls through touch, thereby forcibly altering their physical structure. In the world of jujutsu, it was practically a one-hit-kill ability.
Everyone present knew this, which meant they would surely avoid being touched by him!
'Dodge it! Just dodge, and I can run out!'
The cave entrance was right behind Schwarzer. Faced with his assault, she would surely dodge instinctively. Of course, if she didn't, that was fine too; he could directly activate Idle Transfiguration and finish her off.
Mahito's feet shot out like springs, allowing him to erupt with speed far beyond his norm.
Cursed Energy reinforcement combined with physical modification, all his brainpower focused on seizing this sliver of a chance at survival. The thrill of such a stimulating situation almost made Mahito laugh out loud, the corners of his mouth already stretched into an exaggerated grin.
Yes, only in moments like these could he feel the meaning of his existence. Now, make your choice. Will you dodge, or...
"Got you!"
The solid feeling in his hands told him he had succeeded. Schwarzer, who had been blocking the entrance, seemed not to have reacted, standing her ground without dodging.
Idle Transfiguration activated instantly. To deal with an opponent so easily—the smile on Mahito's face grew wider. The thrilling sensation of turning the tables from a desperate situation sent a jolt of euphoria through him, so intense it was nearly orgasmic.
Until...
He saw something he had never seen before: a soul composed of a green flame.
As if sensing his arrival, the flame flared and transformed into a giant, humanoid mecha, its arms crossed over its chest.
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