The settlement space dimmed around Ethan as the seven world nodes revolved in orbit before him, each one glowing with its own danger, its own promise.
Zombie Apocalypse — Red, pulsing like a heartbeat.
Chaotic, deadly, gritty. A world of fear and desperation.
Easy rewards… but low ceiling.
Hunter x Hunter — Green, crackling like lightning.
A world of techniques, aura, monsters, hunters.
High risk. High reward. Nen was priceless.
Naruto — Orange like dawn.
Chakra. Hidden villages. Shinobi war.
Every ability had layers, evolutions, transformations.
Bleach — White and cold.
Spirits. Hollows. Shinigami.
A spiritual power system as deadly as it was deep.
One Piece — Deep blue.
Devil fruits. Haki. Legendary seas.
Limitless growth, bound by ambition alone.
Ethan crossed his arms slowly, studying each world.
He was different now.
Stronger. Faster. Sharper.
A creature forged from two supernatural universes and enhanced by the System itself.
But power meant choice.
And choice meant consequences.
The panel chimed:
[Recommended World: HUNTER X HUNTER]
Reason: High adaptability to extraction. Growth systems compatible with the Host's abilities. Danger level manageable with current stats.
Ethan smirked.
"Hunter x Hunter, huh?"
Nen.
Enhancement.
Emission.
Transformation.
Conjuration.
Manipulation.
Specialization.
A power system unlike any other—rooted not in raw brute force, but in understanding.
Ethan stepped forward.
"Alright… let's hunt."
The Hunter x Hunter node erupted in green lightning.
Wind whipped around him.
Energy surged through the settlement zone.
The world's border opened like a doorway carved into reality.
Ethan took one last glance at the panel.
Stats high.
Traits powerful.
Regeneration strong.
Freedom unlocked.
Extraction enhancers ready.
PP remaining: 200.
He grinned slightly.
"World three… here I come."
He stepped through the portal.
The Hunter world roared to life.
And Ethan Cross vanished into it.