Well, Sherwin, who had been speculating about the newcomer prototype, knew exactly who he was the moment he heard that familiar catchphrase.
The strongest Level 0 in Academy City, the caretaker of the Index, and the wielder of Imagine Breaker—Kamijou Touma.
But...
Does the Monster Hunter world even have Imagine Breaker? What would that actually look like? Sherwin reminisced in the Monster Hunter games, there were various nullification effects—Wind Pressure Negated, Heat Cancel, Paralysis Negated, and so on.
However, that was strictly limited to the games.
In his inherited memories, while equipment forged from monster materials could reduce elemental or status damage, they could never achieve the total immunity seen in game mechanics. Such a feat was only possible within a digital simulation.
Of course, in the One Piece world, eating a corresponding Logia Devil Fruit was one solution.
Yet, this dairy cow Felyne was wearing nothing but a plain white short-sleeved shirt. It was hard to imagine he could replicate the original Touma ability to negate any supernatural power with a single touch.
As for his presence in the One Piece world...
Could his right paw possibly possess the same properties as Sea Prism Stone?
While Sherwin rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought, the little Klee Meow perched on his shoulder suddenly spoke up: "The new big brother gives Klee the same feeling as Big Brother Bennett back in the village Meow... How strange, why does Klee feel this way?"
(=ω=)
Indeed, as expected of cats shared by "destiny," Klee Meow immediately sensed Touma Meow defining trait.
Sherwin recalled that beyond being a magnet for misfortune, this Imagine Breaker wielder also had another nickname: the "Preach-and-Reach" pick-up artist.
Was his team of Felynes about to gain a Japanese light novel protagonist-type cat? Sherwin instinctively glanced at Sanji Meow. If Touma Meow inherited that trait from his prototype, the little yellow cat would likely spit blood from pure jealousy.
"What are you looking at Meow?! You want to fight Meow?!"
(=`Д=)
Although Sanji Meow didn't know what Sherwin was thinking, the pity in his eyes was crystal clear. Sensing that the Hunter was up to no good, the little yellow cat didn't hesitate to deliver a kick.
Unexpectedly, Sherwin didn't fight back. Instead, he patted Sanji Meow head with an even more pitiful expression, making the little yellow cat increasingly anxious.
"What do you mean by that Meow?! Tell me clearly right now Meow!"
(=`Д=)
"It nothing, just remember to stay strong in the future."
Sherwin continued to stroke his little head, offering earnest and well-meaning words of comfort.
"Waaaaah! Sherwin stupid brain has finally broken meow!"
∑(=ΦДΦ=)
While Sherwin and Sanji Meow were making a fuss, the commotion finally drew the attention of Touma Meow, who had been wallowing in a slumped position of defeat.
"Eh? Hunter? It the Hunter meow!"
(==)
Touma Meow stopped obsessing over the fish that had been reduced to just a head. He tossed aside his fishing rod and dashed toward Sherwin with eyes sparkling, shouting loudly, "Could it be that the wish Kamijou-san made to the gods has finally been answered meow?!"
And then...
His left foot tripped over his right foot, and with a "thud," he slammed face-first onto the deck.
Sherwin: "..."
As expected of Kamijou Touma Sherwin wasn't the least bit surprised by this turn of events.
"Waaaaah! Are you alright?"
The kind-hearted Shirahoshi was the first to rush over, carefully picking Touma Meow up and placing him in the palm of her hand.
"I-I'm fine, I've long since grown used to this meow."
(=`=)
Touma Meow rubbed his nose, answering in a muffled, nasally voice.
Then, he stared blankly at Shirahoshi with wide eyes, finally processing her presence and crying out in a delayed panic: "Mama! It a Somnacanth meow!"
Frightened, Touma Meow performed a sudden backflip...
He leaped right out of Shirahoshi palm and landed on the deck with a "splat" once again.
Furthermore, his backside landed perfectly on the fishhook he had tossed aside earlier. As for the fish head, it had—by some incredible coincidence—fallen off the hook the moment he dropped the rod...
"Aaaaagh—! Such misfortune meow!!!"
(=Д`=)
The newly arrived kitten immediately clutched his rear and began rolling around the deck.
"Oh... he really is just like Big Brother Bennett. Big Brother Bennett always gets hurt for no reason too meow."
(=ω=)
The little Ragdoll blinked her eyes and, speaking from experience, turned to Sherwin. "Sherwin-bro, it probably best not to let this new big brother anywhere near Klee workshop or Sister Haibara and Sister Purah Meow laboratories. It would cause big trouble meow."
Meanwhile, Shirahoshi stood there looking completely bewildered. "Boss Sherwin, I didn't mean to hurt him."
"I know, I know," Sherwin stepped forward and patted Shirahoshi tail, offering gentle comfort. "Don't worry, this isn't your fault."
Next, Sherwin stepped forward, picked up the still-rolling Touma Meow, and swiftly pulled out the fishhook stuck in his bottom before pouring a small bottle of Mega Potion down his throat.
Then...
The Touma Meow in his arms straightened his body and thrashed wildly like an electrified fish, but it only lasted for two or three seconds before the little tuxedo cat simply blacked out.
Sherwin was all too familiar with this reaction. He hurriedly picked up the bottle to check—it was an Ancient Potion.
He hadn't grabbed the wrong one?
"Oh!"
Haibara Meow on his shoulder suddenly punched her palm. "I secretly swapped a bottle of Ancient Potion for a Satan Potion earlier, intending to prank you, but then I accidentally forgot about it meow!"
Sherwin: "..."
Although he wasn't yet clear on what Touma Meow abilities were, based on this point alone, summoning him wasn't a loss!
...
"Waaah—! I'm sorry meow! Although I don't even know what I did wrong meow!"
A moment later, Touma Meow cried out as he sat up in Sherwin arms, then rubbed his head in a daze...
"I think I just had a nightmare meow."
"Eh, he actually recovered this quickly. He seems to have great research value meow!"
Haibara Meow stared intensely at the quickly awakened Touma Meow, her tail twitching restlessly.
"Behave yourself!"
Sherwin crossly pinched her cheek, pulling his hand back quickly before the little kitten could bite him. Then, while gently scratching Touma Meow chin, he said softly, "Just treat it as if it were a nightmare."
"Wow! It the Hunter meow!"
(=ω=)
Touma Meow seemed particularly obsessed with the identity of the Hunter. After Sherwin spoke, he immediately stopped dwelling on what had just happened and instead lunged at him, rubbing his head incessantly against Sherwin chest.
"The gods have finally looked down upon poor Kamijou-san Meow!"
In the short ten minutes since he had been summoned, this was already the second time he had said this.
Curious, Sherwin asked, "Why do you say that?"
"Because, I have been praying to the gods that one day I could become a partner to the Great Hunter Meow!"
With Touma Meow explanation, Sherwin finally understood the specific situation of this Felyne version of the Imagine Breaker.
The name Kamijou Touma naturally remained unchanged, and his unlucky attribute was inherited directly from his original counterpart.
Also inherited was his "poor student" status regarding academic performance.
To be specific...
Touma Meow was neither a Buddy nor a Chef Felyne. He wasn't even a Buddy-in-training like Klee Meow.
He was just an ordinary Felyne living in the village, and he didn't even have the standard-issue dimensional pocket! Because his training results were poor and his luck was abysmal, Touma Meow had been kicked out of the Buddy training camp early on.
Usually, he just helped with odd jobs around the village... which frequently led to accidents. He would go fishing by the river near the village... but almost never caught anything and constantly faced the risk of falling into the water.
Fortunately, the people in the Monster Hunter world were quite simple and kind. Even though Touma Meow was incompetent at everything and a champion at causing trouble, he managed to survive tenaciously thanks to the relief and help provided by his fellow villagers.
It was a bit like that Level 0 prototype living off welfare in Academy City.
However, a village in the Monster Hunter world was not Academy City after all, and Touma Meow wasn't some ordinary high school student who only needed to "study." Thus, he always hoped to truly be of help to the village—ideally by becoming a Felyne comrade to a Hunter and venturing out to hunt all sorts of monsters.
Then, while he was fishing and praying to the gods as per his daily routine, a sudden wave swept him into the river. Following that, in a daze, he responded to Sherwin summons.
"How should I put this..."
Sherwin scratched his head. "Our situation here might be a little different from what you're expecting. Simply put, you're no longer in your original world."
"Eh?! Does that mean Mr. Kamijou is actually dead meow?! As I thought, only after death could I have such a beautiful dream. Such misfortune meow!"
(=QДQ=)
"That not what I meant!"
(This Touma Meow doesn't have the Imagine Breaker he just pure bad luck.
The main reason is that there is no similar setting in Monster Hunter, and forcibly arranging one felt unnecessary since Sherwin isn't lacking Sea Prism Stone.
Furthermore, the Investigation Team currently has no shortage of combat power, so a Felyne with no real strength was designed instead.)