Right now, a long line had formed at the restroom, and people who suddenly needed to pee were impatiently urging those in front of them.
"Oh no, I need to go too," Shizuku suddenly said.
What's with you needing to go again? You just went not long ago. Are you planning to sneak into the women's restroom to steal glasses? I feel like the creepiness has leveled up, to a point that I wouldn't even do it if I wasn't going to get caught.
"Hehehe~ I can't help but need to go a bit too."
"This is a bit bad, so many people in line..."
Saiki Kusuo faintly sensed that something was wrong.
So many people suddenly needing to use the restroom is obviously abnormal. It couldn't be his powers... no, he doesn't know of a power like this.
"Phew—! Good thing I came early. So many people suddenly needing to go, is this the legendary 'pee break' in movies?"
Assuming everyone's even watching a movie.
White-haired Curly squeezed out of the restroom, and casually patted several people on the shoulder with his wet hands. "Work hard, brothers, enthusiastically ******* inside!"
That's a very normal human interaction, but our side leans more towards children's shows, everyone is civilized and elegant, so let's just get rid of that.
As the familiar Curly-hair was about to pass by, the see-through Saiki Kusuo stepped aside to make way.
Even though he also wanted to use the restroom, he could hold it in. Right now, the lines for the men's and women's restrooms had more men than women, which is related to the male to female ratio of the people who came to the Dark Continent.
If nothing goes wrong, Shizuku will come out of the restroom first. When the time comes, he'll get the glasses, and the petrification crisis for the superpowered beings can be resolved.
"Yo, little bro, you must have been standing here waiting for a long time, I'll let you in on a little secret."
Who is he talking to now? That guy's really friendly. Thinking about it carefully, is it because he's an older guy that he's so friendly? Are old people lonely?
"Since you're the younger brother of the student council president, I'll tell you, remember this favor and help me put in a good word for me. Actually," Gintoki put his hand on Saiki Kusuo's shoulder, thumb pointing behind him, "There's another toilet over there..."
?!
Feeling the pressure on his shoulder, Saiki Kusuo was shocked.
The see-through effect instantly turned off! What's going on? Can this guy see through me?! No, he must be able to see souls!
This copy is too accurate, even copying the ability to see souls, what's up with that!
Even worse, what he feared has occurred.
Before his eyes could react and close, the restroom entrance was already lined with statues.
The sound of flushing rang out, the restroom door opened, and someone walked out.
[There are so many people using the restroom today... huh? Why ar]
Great, another statue.
If they were scattered around like David statues, it would be easier to hide, but a group of statues in a hurry to use the restroom lined up would just make people think that the designer of this game has issues.
Where are Shizuku's glasses? Sadly, the glasses were also petrified in the indiscriminate attack. He'll have to find another way to get the glasses.
There's movement at the stairwell entrance, people are coming down one after another, and the registration desk is also downstairs. What to do, how to deal with these statues.
While struggling with this, the white-haired old man statue who pointed with his thumb gave Saiki Kusuo an idea.
5 seconds later.
Some people came down from the stairwell entrance looking for the registration desk. As they passed a restroom, they saw that both the men's and women's restroom doors were tightly closed. In front of the sink in the middle stood a curly-haired student NPC statue, one hand holding a huge "Under Maintenance" sign, the other hand pointing to the right.
A sign was also hanging on that arm:
Restroom 500m Ahead
People who heard the rules before coming to use the restroom diverted one after another.
Oh well, evolving from the position of a helpful student council member to a direction-pointing position, the essence is still serving the students.
Congratulations on your re-employment, Gin-san.
Near the restroom, at the cotton candy stand, Saiki Kusuo picked up a bowl of white sugar and poured it into the center of the cotton candy machine. He then picked up a wooden stick, broke the head off, and used it to collect the white fluff that the cotton candy machine was spitting out.
To avoid waste, Saiki Kusuo could only reluctantly help Gintoki deal with the cotton candy that people had paid for but couldn't eat. Huh? You ask why he's making it himself? Of course, it's because the NPC who makes the cotton candy also went to the restroom. He won't be out for 24 hours. The men's restroom is so crowded right now, it's a collection of statues. If anyone dares to step into the men's room now, they might be scared out of their wits.
But the cotton candy and the white sugar ingredients that were already prepared are innocent, he's going to eat them.
To prevent another accident, Saiki Kusuo had his eyes closed.
Right now, he's sure that the only ability he's regained to use freely is telepathy. The abilities derived from telepathy, telepathic communication and illusions, are also working. It's good that he doesn't have to speak, but as for the disharmony of walking around with his eyes closed...
He also found a cotton candy vendor's cowboy hat at the stand, pressed down on the brim, and added a mental suggestion, hoping that no one would closely observe and notice him.
The telepathy he hears has direction. As long as it's not a enhancement type without any thoughts, he won't bump into anyone. Even if he does, Saiki Kusuo is confident that he won't be the one to get knocked over.
He'll rest a bit, and when he can freely use teleportation, he'll find Kusuke to get some glasses.
The broadcast suddenly announced: "The first round of the 0th arena, double battle, has begun! Will participants Shalnark, Bereaved, Supreme Winner, Get Lost Poor Guy, please go to the arena as soon as possible!"
Oh well, besides Shalnark, what are these other names.
But Shalnark? He's in the first match? He can say with certainty that Shalnark will absolutely not appear, the Troupe shouldn't come looking for him.
If they can't find Shalnark no matter what, what will happen? Or...
[Can't find Shalnark? Didn't he go to the restroom?]
[Boss, there are only two restrooms, one is under maintenance.]
[Under maintenance? Is the timing too coincidental? I'll go find him too.]
A bad feeling, Saiki Kusuo lowered his head pulling his hat down, just as he was about to leave the stand.
"Hey boss, I want a cotton candy too!"
Who are you? The boss is a heartbeat-less stone right now, I'm just a kind person passing by, eating cotton candy to not waste the money.
"Alluka, you haven't seen this before, right? There aren't many of these these days, I didn't think they'd have it here!"
"Brother, is this tasty? Can I eat it?"
"It's just sugar, you'll know soon! Hey uncle, hurry up and make it, don't touch that hat and act cool! If you pull it down any further you won't be able to see the machine!"
Oh well, that's exactly why I don't want you to see, if you could see, you wouldn't be breathing, my foolish younger brother.
Saiki Kusuo pointed to the box with change next to him.
[This is self-service, put down the corresponding amount of money and make your own cotton candy.]
"Ah? It's actually self-service! The NPCs here are too lazy!"
"Could it be that they couldn't find someone to work here?"
"Maybe..."
Younger brothers are so easy to trick.
Saiki Kusuo, with his hat pulled down, was planning to leave.
At this moment, the Troupe had already come to the lower floor.
Chrollo stood in front of the restroom, looking at the 100% realistic Gintoki statue.
The bad feeling was getting stronger, wait, could this feeling be precognition?
"Let's push the restroom open, open it to see if it's really under maintenance," Chrollo said.
Stop it, you fool.
"Or someone can pretend to be Shalnark, the petrification ability has been restored, other things would be easy."
"Boss, how are we going to act that part? And the only person with actting abilities is you, Boss, aren't you going to be up on stage soon?"
"Is Boss wants to get Phinks to use the revolving sound?"
"I think, dual deception of appearance and consciousness is a more intelligent choice."
Saiki Kusuo felt a stare, but he didn't run. It can't be helped, who told Chrollo to threaten him with the statues in the restroom.
"In yesterday's real estate plan, most of the funds are in Shalnark's hands. Shalnark's points are the highest in the group right now. It would be too wasteful to lose them for nothing by forfeiting the match because he didn't go. Just this once, help me pretend?"
The voice had already reached Saiki Kusuo's face.
Oh well, it was because of him that this accident happened, he'll just help out this once.
Saiki Kusuo, with his hand pressing on his hat, quietly changed his appearance in other people's eyes into Shalnark wearing a cowboy hat.
"Huh? Wait what's going on! Who is this person?" Nobunaga was shocked.
Sorry, ever-changing illusion superpower user.
Phinks whistled: "Feitan, nice new hat."
Who's Feitan, which eye would confuse me with that existence? To prevent this group of brainless people from taking unexpected actions, Saiki Kusuo pressed his hat down even further, almost covering half of his face.
Chrollo had been watching from the side, and guessed, "Always pressing down on your hat, don't you have glasses?"
[Correct, do you have any?]
Chrollo: [Long time no see, telepathic speaking.] "I don't have any glasses with me, but you can borrow Shizuku's." [But Saiki has already regained his powers, he should have looked for his glasses right away. If I were him, I'd teleport to Shizuku immediately to take the glasses. No, his relationship with Shizuku isn't that good, but compared to his powers...]
What a talkative mind.
[Stop guessing, Shizuku is also in the restroom.]
In that restroom with the real person statue holding the maintenance sign, opening the door would reveal a world wonder.
Chrollo: ...
"Self-adhesive bandages, want to know about them?"
[What do I need that for.]
"It can completely cover your eyes."
[No, I don't have any illnesses, why would I want to cover my eyes.]
"It's out of insurance considerations. If you turn me into a statue in the middle of the fight, a week's worth of work me and my buddies would be wasted."
Even though it's a double match, Chrollo's name isn't in Shalnark's fight. Be careful not to get too confident, the people in arena nextdoor.
"Just leave the match to me."
So, the persons in the arena near by...
Broadcast: "The first round of the 0th arena double battle has begun! Will participants Shalnark, Bereaved, Supreme Winner, please go to the arena as soon as possible!"
"Boss, they're calling you to the arena!" Nobunaga said from the side.
Where does the word Boss appear in the participants list?
Nobunaga: [I dont what Bereaved's name supposed to mean. Although I have heard tell it was something to avoid the people within the Phantom Troupe noticing the match.]
That guy is him ! Middle school edgelord?
Middle school edgelord:[Supreme Victor and Get Lost Poor Guy are aliases, sure enough everyonoe thinks they will win. ]
This scattered names, who exactly coorepsonds within the enemy lines?
[Would normal Nen users be able think who is there within the lineup? It doesn't matter,they will see soon enough.]
Chrollo rolled out his bandages: "We should go now, are you sure you don't need the tape?"
Saiki Kusuo paused shortly.
In consideration of avoiding a disaster.
[Help me wrap.]
"OK, close your eyes."
Chrollo lifts the cowboy had, and wraps the Shalnark in front of him with bandages on and over again.
…
Allready was, drowsy, Closing the eyes made it more so, after closing the eyes gain a new level of drowsiness after
He Started thinkging allowing for himself to remain awake, which he certainly has to think about.
He became aware, This powers recovery seemed the the one when his soul came over
After the powers where cleared, on the other hand, some abilities also appear on the recovery of superpowers, since his body is more stronger, the rapidly recovered powers have an overflow of energy, which in need to generate new abilities.
Before the powers, are completely stable and strong, although he who is a super power person, would like to obtain and gain, the unstable powers would not see.
If one instance of the one wanted a mountain of Jelly, it would actually become real the moment. If you think about it seriously, can you honestly say that you would want on? One jelly is to be cherish and can lead to a great sense of bliss and happiness. Three jelly's can make you feel great for a day. Ten jelly is to considered with the expiry date, can sustain for three days for happiness. That kind of jelly that can be aten, definitly gets one tired. But is it true that you come to the conclusion. Can the expiry date be resolved to the jelly? that would be a disrespectful matter.
[What is he thinking?] Though he has the ability to walk on his own, he has very strong perception. Didn't even feel the expansion of the circle.
Saiki Kusuo snapped: [yeah, that's because he got to a ability of thermal detection.]
The thoughts just silently started. dont know wether to keep, if it stay then it becomes terrible, Started to worry while sleeping.
Not only the ability to hear another soul;s feelings, but closed and the ability to see others with there thermal vision, it is no longer existed the privacy for the ones around.
Chrollo choked: "...Is the construction of your Nen in your spirit, could you only use right now at the moment."
Thankyou for the praise, I don't want it so fast.
"Are you going to use some notifiers for you, right?"
"Oh, and just like those people who are mighty and great also need help, that's..."
POPPED!
Saiki Kusuo: The sound seemed you not carefuly kicked something, is it a pop can?
Chrollo watches the moment of destruction: "...."