Jaeger wasn't the least bit guarded against Shinobu Kocho.
First, she was far too weak to pose any real threat to him, let alone steal his Noble Phantasm.
Second, he now had access to the Demon Slayer world at will. If she did anything stupid, it wouldn't just be her—it would be her entire world that paid the price. Jaeger didn't believe she was foolish enough to gamble with that.
And third… the Noble Phantasm in question was one he had crafted himself using the Hand of Hermes. By its very nature, it was bound to him.
As long as he was in the Demon Slayer world, one thought was all it would take for the Noble Phantasm to return to him like a loyal pet.
In short, there was nothing to worry about.
"Eh… Miss Shinobu Kocho seems to have gotten something pretty powerful. Did Jaeger really hand her a Noble Phantasm?"
Saitama raised an eyebrow in the group chat, mildly surprised. Feeling a twinge of curiosity, he finally decided to claim his own newcomer reward.
[Congratulations! You have received: Doraemon's Gourmet Tablecloth!]
"Huh? A… gourmet tablecloth? What the heck is this?"
But the moment the checkered cloth materialized in front of him, his confusion melted into pure joy.
"No more running around for discounted groceries…? This is… this is my ideal life!"
Food Wars World
"It's a bit of a letdown," Nakiri Erina murmured, lowering her gaze. "The ability I drew is just the Gourmet Hunter Recipe. It's not something that would impress Saint Jaeger at all…"
The recipe itself wasn't the real issue.
What truly disturbed her was Shinobu Kocho.
Shinobu had willingly given up her forging opportunity for Jaeger's sake, showing not just loyalty but tangible usefulness. That act alone made a deep sense of crisis bloom inside Erina.
Kasumigaoka Utaha had her own cool literary charm.
Sakura had her childish cuteness.
Miyuki and Mei shared the bond of being reincarnators.
Everyone had something that stood out.
But Erina… what did she have that could compete?
Slice-of-Life World
Kasumigaoka Utaha, on the other hand, chose a different path.
While others quietly fretted, hesitated, or schemed in their hearts—
Utaha moved.
At first, she thought Shinobu Kocho's loyalty to her own world and her lord's four daughters would keep her distant from Jaeger.
But reality proved her wrong.
Shinobu didn't grow distant—she only seemed to grow closer.
And Utaha had no intention of just sitting there and watching others steal Jaeger's attention.
Slipping into the Prime Minister's residence was child's play for someone like her. A few illusions through her Sharingan, and the man who ruled the country was reduced to a puppet dangling in her hands.
Then she stepped outside.
The night sky split as she soared upward, her figure twisting and expanding—scales shimmering.
A massive pink dragon tore through the clouds.
"Boro Breath."
A flood of fire surged forth, vaporizing one island instantly.
Then, manipulating the air and gravity like Shiki wielding the Fuwa-Fuwa devil Fruit, she lifted another island into the sky—and slammed it down.
The impact was apocalyptic.
The explosion rivaled a nuclear blast.
The resulting tsunami sent the seas into violent chaos.
On the ground, the Prime Minister collapsed, legs shaking uncontrollably.
"I—I thought I was prepared but—this is… beyond monstrous…"
Utaha slowly descended, landing gracefully as her dragon form vanished.
Once more, she was just a red-eyed high school girl, hair slightly tousled, expression calm.
"You're weaker than I expected," she said softly. "You're not a leader. You're just a rat in a suit."
"I-I'll do anything! Please don't kill me!"
He fell to his knees, pants soaked, eyes wild with terror.
Utaha smiled faintly.
"Good. From now on, you answer to me. You'll continue your job and act like nothing happened. But when it comes to national policy—anything… out of the ordinary—you run it by me first. Understood?"
"Yes! Of course! I'll be completely loyal, Master!"
She waved him away, unimpressed.
To her, loyalty born from fear wasn't worth much.
But for now—it was enough.
Back in the Demon Slayer World
Unbeknownst to Jaeger, the women in his chat group were already reshaping their worlds in his name.
Meanwhile, in the Demon Slayer world, Shinobu Kocho stood quietly, eyes fixed on the gift box Jaeger had sent her.
Inside seethed a violent, crackling storm of thunder.
Raw, overwhelming.
Even looking at it made her eyes sting and her skin prickle.
"So this is the Noble Phantasm Lord Jaeger wants me to forge…"
She swallowed, throat suddenly dry.
"He trusts me this much… even though I couldn't steal it even if I tried. If I released this recklessly, it would probably drain me dry in an instant."
She remembered that battle clearly.
The thunder that nearly killed Jibril.
The attack that split the heavens—
"I Am the Lightning That Tears the Stars."
A weapon of pure destruction.
And now, Jaeger wanted her to reforge it—to strengthen it further using the Hand of Hephaestus and Zeus's blessing.
Could a divine forge tied to Zeus improve a Noble Phantasm based on Zeus himself?
There was only one way to find out.
"…Begin forging."
Her hands trembled as she activated her ability.
She could only pray she wouldn't fail him.
[Ding! Forging complete!]
[Zeus's blessing has been successfully infused into the Noble Phantasm:
"I Am the Lightning That Tears the Stars."]
A short, quiet notification.
No divine lightning smashing mountains.
No heavenly chorus.
No dramatic cut-in.
Just a simple "ding."
"…That's it?" Shinobu blinked.
She tapped open the weapon panel—
I Am the Lightning that Tears the Stars
Level: 3
Type: Anti-Star Noble Phantasm (Evolvable)
Blessing: Zeus
Skill 1: Battle of the Dimensional Attack Titan – Guaranteed hit. Greatly enhances power.
Skill 2: Battle of the Titans Against the Galaxy – Ignores all defenses. Vastly increases destructive force.
Shinobu froze.
"This… this isn't an upgrade… this is a transformation."
Compared to the version she remembered from the chat logs, this was practically a divine re-forging.
Her fingers trembled as her soft smile grew.
"I… I think Jaeger-sama will be pleased."
And in her heart, she genuinely hoped so.
Being able to repay his help—
even just a little—
made her warm with pride.
[Chat Group]
Shinobu Kocho: "The forging is complete. Lord Jaeger… should I send it via Gift Box? Or would you prefer to retrieve it yourself?"
She didn't post the info directly, afraid someone might misunderstand.
Nerona Jaeger: "Just send it. And show the group the result."
Shinobu Kocho: "Yes, Jaeger-sama."
Shinobu Kocho: [Picture] [Gift Box]
Uchiha Miyuki: "WHAT?! It jumped from level 2 to 3 just like that!? From continent-level to planet-surface level in one go! Ignore defense AND guaranteed hit?? This thing is busted!"
Yamamoto Mei: "It aligns with the lore. In my past life, Type Moon Zeus specialized in Ignore Defense and Sure Hit. The result is canon-accurate."
Esdeath: "Every time Jaeger gets stronger, I realize my system is just… tch. Not as impressive as I thought."
Yamamoto Mei: "Come on, you're exaggerating, Esdeath. Your system has potential. You just need the corresponding luck."
Luo Hao: "Is anyone's system more pathetic than mine?"
Even Luo Hao felt a sting in her pride.
Everyone else was producing divine artifacts, reshaping worlds…
Meanwhile, her Enhancement Core made her feel like a glorified blacksmith.
Uchiha Miyuki: "Luo Hao-sama don't be sad! You enhanced both the Lightning Fruit and Ice Fruit! That's huge!"
Yamamoto Mei: "Exactly. Your success rate is… tragic, yes. But the results are incredible. You're still a God-Slayer."
Esdeath: "Agreed."
Luo Hao: "…Your kindness moves me. Truly."
Nerona Jaeger: "Shinobu Kocho, thank you. You used a priceless forging opportunity on me."
Shinobu Kocho: "Please don't thank me. Without you… many of us in the Demon Slayer Corps would have died horrible deaths."
Luo Hao: "As expected of a Japanese woman. Virtuous, loyal… she knows how to repay kindness."
Shinobu Kocho: "Wh-!? T-Thank you… Luo Hao-san…"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Kocho-chan is soooo cute! Top waifu material!"
Uchiha Miyuki: "But… sob… my other waifu has completely fallen for Jaeger… she's basically his now… sob sob…"
Shinobu Kocho: "I-I'm logging off!! No more nonsense!"
As long as Miyuki was around, no conversation stayed normal.
But Shinobu's sincerity had clearly raised her value in Jaeger's heart.
"Hm… I should give her a gift later… something to help her grow."
Jaeger looked again at the reforged lightning weapon.
Its potential now was terrifying.
He had just stored it away when—
"Jaeger-sama? Are you inside?"
Stussy's soft, sultry voice came from outside the door.
Beside him, Rouge frowned in her sleep, clearly irritated by Stussy's presence as usual.
"Come in," Jaeger said.
Stussy entered, knelt gracefully, and spoke with a serious tone:
"There's been an incident in the New World"
Jaeger raised an eyebrow.
Stussy continued:
"Kaido of the Beasts intercepted this year's Heavenly Gold from Dressrosa… the one meant for you. He transformed into a dragon and destroyed the entire escort fleet. According to the Navy, he deliberately targeted your shipment."
"…Kaido?"
Jaeger's expression sharpened.
"Didn't he watch the World Broadcast? I took down Rayleigh, Garp, and the Golden Lion in one afternoon."
"He knows," Stussy said with a bitter smile.
"That's why he did it."
Jaeger clicked his tongue.
"Tch. So before I even go cause trouble in Wano… the bastard comes knocking first."
He stood up.
"Prepare the ship. We're heading to Wano."
"Yes, Jaeger-sama."
Stussy bowed and left—
but not before giving Rouge a jealous glare sharp enough to cut steel.
Jaeger sighed and opened the chat.
But something that surprised him happened...
Uchiha Miyuki: "AHHHH!! There's another reincarnator in the Naruto world!!!"
Uchiha Miyuki: "This guy's attitude is HORRIBLE! He's trying to KILL ME!! I don't even know his system yet!!"
Uchiha Miyuki: "HE'S TOO STRONG!! SAINT JAEGER!! ESDEATH!! HELP!!! I'M GONNA GET BEAT TO DEATH OUT HERE!!!"
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