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After Stelle entered the dream bubble.
A line of text appeared on the screen.
[Cosmic Ninjutsu Inscriptions: Recap]
Little Gui was stunned!
Immediately after.
A narrator's voice and subtitles appeared.
[Long, long ago, in a distant world, there was a prosperous city-state. This city was ruled for generations by a ninja hero, and the people called it the Ninja Capital.]
[Under the protection of the ninja hero, the citizens lived in peace and prosperity, thriving so much that even the sewers of the Ninja Capital overflowed with happiness.]
[Until—a villain named Evil Ninja Osaru murdered the ninja hero and usurped the position of city lord. The happiness of the past instantly turned into a fleeting illusion…]
"Oh~"
Guinaifen showed a look of realization.
"This is introducing Rappa's backstory."
"We need to pay close attention to this!"
"After all, the characters Yu Ling chooses to add to the gacha pool all have their own exceptional qualities!"
"They're either regional overlords or once-in-a-generation talents!"
"They're not just random nobodies or street performers!"
...
"Is Little Gui introducing herself?"
"Little Gui, don't forget your roots, you still have to perform chest-breaking on Sushang!"
"A ninja planet? Maybe it's similar to Punklorde?"
"Feels like it could be really interesting if it were made into an actual map."
"Friendly reminder! The Evil Ninja Osaru here refers to Dr. Primitive!"
"Huh?"
"I knew it! That guy is definitely the big villain in Honkai: Star Rail!"
"Damn! It's that old bastard!"
"Did Dr. Primitive destroy Rappa's hometown?"
"Most likely, and Rappa, as a survivor, embarked on the path of The Hunt, becoming a member of the Galaxy Rangers…"
"I can already sense the incoming tragedy."
...
As the players discussed.
Corresponding scenes began to appear in the game.
[Year 56 of the Ninja Calendar, Ninja Capital]
Colorful skyscrapers, neon lights flashing everywhere.
This surprised some players who had expected a ninja village or something akin to an island nation!
Who would have thought,
It would be such a technologically advanced metropolis!
And at the center of the screen.
Was Rappa, full of energy.
One foot on the railing.
Gazing into the sky.
On the tallest building.
A gorilla hung from a lightning rod with one hand.
Even the moon behind it had turned into an evil, grinning face.
The figure known as Master Kucha spoke with profound gravity, "Young girl who has just entered the path of the ninja, I acknowledge your determination. From this day forward, you shall be the inheritor of the Dazzling Ninja Arts."
"Thank you, Master Kucha. I am deeply honored," the disciple replied.
Master Kucha continued, "Behold this city shrouded in shadow! Suffering, hatred, and sorrow grow in this land soaked with sin. The waves of blood and tears will drown all hope."
"All because of the heartless and tearless Evil Ninja Osaru, who uses dark arts to plunge the people into despair, allowing evil spirits to oppress the innocent, inciting the wrath of the world."
"You shall take up the legacy of the ninja heroes, settle the sins of the evil ninja, end the long night of the Ninja Capital, and restore peace to the people."
Rappa exclaimed in awe, "Such coherent ninja truths! Truly, you are Master Kucha! I will strive in my training and one day become the Dazzling Ninja!"
Master Kucha was also pleased, "What an admirable resolve! To stand against the evil ninja, you will need a new name, a name that belongs to a ninja."
"What should I be called, Master?"
"I do not know, disciple. A name will carry your ideals, engrave your beliefs, and reveal your destiny. It is your own ninja title."
"—So, you must decide for yourself."
After reading this passage.
Little Gui scratched her head.
She quipped, "Why does this feel exactly like the ninja manga I've been reading?"
"Could it be that the authors of those manga are actually realists?"
"Is the ninja planet in reality this chuunibyou?"
...
Paperfold University.
Central Stage.
Rappa looked at this segment of the story.
Her gaze was deep.
As if she was pondering and reminiscing about something.
Beside her.
Several excited student players crowded around Rappa.
"Big Sister Rappa!"
"We're your fans!"
"We love ninjas! We've read all kinds of ninja manga!"
"Miss Rappa is just like the female ninja hero we imagined, so cool!"
"Wow, look at these paint cans, look at these shuriken!"
Rappa smiled.
"I have witnessed the fervor of you apprentice ninjas."
"The Dazzling Ninja shall respond accordingly!"
With that.
Rappa took out several paint cans and distributed them to these enthusiastic players.
"These are the special Ningu of the Dazzling Ninja, scattering them will repel evil spirits."
"I present them to you, apprentice ninjas."
The recipients of Rappa's Ningu were overjoyed.
They treasured them, treating them as precious items.
One of them asked, "Big Sister Rappa, which galaxy is your hometown in? Can my classmates and I visit there during the holidays?"
Rappa was momentarily stunned.
Her expression subtly changed.
The female player noticed Rappa's subtle change in demeanor.
She immediately became nervous!
"Um... I'm sorry..."
"Big Sister Rappa, could it be..."
"Your hometown was really destroyed by Dr. Primitive... right..."
Her voice trailed off at the end.
Realizing she had reopened someone else's wound.
Boothill said, "Don't speculate too much. Once the story unfolds, everything will be clear."
Rappa also nodded.
"Indeed."
"But now, I must remind everyone."
"That battle back then was utterly tragic. To save the world from its end, I had no choice but to eliminate one evil ninja and traitor after another..."
"Stop!"
The female player quickly interjected,
"Miss Rappa, please say no more."
"Don't spoil it! This is the most exciting part of the upcoming plot~"
"Exactly! I'm really looking forward to the ninja showdown!"
A few fangirls were very excited.
At this moment, they had no idea what the upcoming "ninja showdown" would actually entail...