Black Zetsu lay on Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's left shoulder, explaining the current changes in the ninja world and introducing the dimensional merchant, Mu Yang. To prove his words, Black Zetsu handed Kaguya a terminal device he had prepared beforehand.
Considering the huge number of "members" in the ninja world, and how hellishly difficult it would be to recover all that chakra, Black Zetsu did his best to persuade his mother to give up on the idea.
Kaguya didn't say a word. She quietly listened to Black Zetsu's explanation and persuasion, digesting the information transmitted from the terminal about the dimensional merchant, while browsing the various items in the shop's marketplace.
"Boss Mu, I'm planning to relocate to another world. Do you have any recommendations?"
Being a person who always followed her instincts, Kaguya understood her situation perfectly after hearing Black Zetsu's explanation—caught between wolves ahead and tigers behind. It was extremely bad.So she decided to move.
Move directly to another world, far away from trouble.
"Recommendations?"
Mu Yang froze for a moment, then said after some thought:"Then I recommend the Floating Aerial Castle. It has a hundred floors, each with different architectural styles."
"Then I'll take a look at the Floating Aerial Castle you recommend, Boss Mu."
Kaguya nodded lightly.
Since she was about to meet new people, Black Zetsu on her shoulder didn't keep his blob-like mud form. He wriggled for a moment and transformed into a black cat, sitting obediently.
"Then let's head out."
As he spoke, a bell rang in Mu Yang's ear—the indicator that a new customer had entered the shop.
Better greet the new guest first!
After a moment of thought, Mu Yang brought Kaguya back into the store.
Returning to the simply decorated dimensional shop, Mu Yang saw a blonde beauty dressed in an elegant, ornate outfit.
[Yakumo Yukari]
The instant he saw the blonde woman, Mu Yang learned her name, and information about Yukari instantly surfaced in his mind. Because the name was so famous, he couldn't help but form associations—like "youkai sage," "oil curry," "forever seventeen," "old hag acting cute"…
"You seem to be saying bad things about me…"
Appeared! The intuitive sixth sense, standard issue for strong beings.
Suppressing his inner commentary, Mu Yang casually said, "No, just your imagination."
After a brief pause, Mu Yang continued,"Welcome. What wish do you have, customer?"
"I have lots of wishes, you know! But I haven't decided which one to fulfill first…" Yukari hid her face behind a folding fan, revealing only her golden eyes as she observed Mu Yang and Kaguya.
"Take your time, customer. Once you decide, contact me through the terminal."
Handing Yukari a terminal, Mu Yang turned toward Kaguya."Sorry for the wait. I'll take you to the Floating Aerial Castle now."
"Alright." Kaguya replied coolly.
At that moment, Yukari—wearing the bracelet-type terminal—heard their conversation. Curious about the Floating Aerial Castle, she immediately said,"I want to go too."
"No problem."
Mu Yang didn't mind. Showing a house to one person and showing it to two made no difference.
… … …
In Tony Stark's villa, the quiet atmosphere was suddenly broken by a muffled thud.
Plop.
The three people inside froze and looked up, seeing Mu Yang and two unfamiliar women.
Mu Yang raised a hand in greeting."Tony, long time no see."
"Boss Mu, it has been a while."
Tony replied, then glanced at Yukari and Kaguya.
This scene felt strangely familiar, as if he'd seen it somewhere before.
Thinking a moment, Tony remembered.
About twenty days ago, Boss Mu had brought Kayaba Akihiko over, saying Kayaba wanted to move here and asked Tony to help arrange an identity.
So today… could it be the same?
Tony's gaze fell on Yukari and Kaguya.
Yukari looked human enough—just a blonde beauty.
Kaguya, however, was a different story. Her Byakugan could maybe be explained as cataracts, her pale skin as albinism…
But what about the bright red tomoe-patterned eye on her forehead?And the horns on both sides of her head?How was he supposed to explain those?!
Tony's mouth twitched."Boss Mu, are they… planning to immigrate?"
Immigrate?
Yukari hid her face behind her fan again, golden eyes flashing thoughtfully.
"No."
Mu Yang's reply made Tony let out a quiet sigh of relief.
"Yakumo Yukari has no plans to immigrate. Ōtsutsuki Kaguya does."
Mu Yang pointed to each of them as he explained. As he continued, Tony sucked in a cold breath and leaned back in shock.
"But Kaguya hasn't decided which world she wants to move to. I plan to take her around and let her choose."
Huh?From the sound of it, this wasn't about arranging identities this time.
They were… house-hunting.
But if they were house-hunting, why come to him?
Tony voiced his confusion:"Then… what did you come here for, Boss Mu?"
"I'm looking for Kayaba Akihiko," Mu Yang said.
Kayaba blinked and pointed at himself."Me?"
"The Floating Aerial Castle," Mu Yang reminded him.
Kayaba immediately understood, then sighed helplessly."I haven't even finished building the outer walls yet! You can't bring me customers like this!"
"One month has passed, and you haven't even finished the outer walls?" Mu Yang's mouth twitched.
"No." Kayaba spread his hands. "Aincrad is huge. Just the outer walls would cost nearly ten million. Do you think I can earn ten million in one month?"
"…Alright, I overestimated you."
Mu Yang rubbed his forehead.Given Kayaba's capabilities, there was simply no way he could make ten million in a month.
"But I can't just come here for nothing." Mu Yang waved a hand."Show Kaguya a full holographic projection of Aincrad."
"No problem." Kayaba projected Aincrad from his terminal and began explaining seriously.
Yukari and Kaguya listened with full attention.
Mu Yang, however, wasn't interested in Kayaba's worldbuilding. He walked over to one of Tony's holograms, studied it for a moment, then asked,"This is a compact sedan, right?"
"An electric sedan," Tony said.
Mu Yang raised a brow."You're planning to enter the electric vehicle industry?"
"Yes." Tony nodded. "Not only EVs—I plan to expand into many more fields…"
"Looks like you're preparing to do something big." Seeing the excitement in Tony's eyes, Mu Yang sighed.
"Maybe." Tony looked at the unfinished EV design and said,"Ever since I learned about the future, I've felt that the future looks like a mess. So I plan to…"