Chapter Summaries

Sephiroth and Chang Wei swapped opponents to test the strength of their replicas, while Zack and Angeal prepared to do the same. The battle began with Sephiroth struggling to gain an advantage against Chang Wei’s replica, as Chang Wei overwhelmed Sephiroth’s replica.

• Sephiroth proposed swapping opponents, and Chang Wei agreed to fight Sephiroth’s replica while Sephiroth fought Chang Wei’s.
• Zack asked Angeal to swap opponents, while Genesis dismissed his replica and Cloud prepared to face his own.
• The group readied themselves, and the horn sounded to begin the battles.
• Sephiroth clashed with Chang Wei’s replica, whose strength matched his and forced him to get serious.
• Chang Wei joined the fight against Sephiroth’s replica and nearly pressed it to the ground, prompting Sephiroth to criticize Shinra’s technology.

Zack, Angeal, Genesis, Cloud, and Sephiroth fought Shinra's clones, each adapting to the copy they faced. Dr. Hojo appeared atop Shinra Tower, boasted of a power beyond Sephiroth's, and stopped the clones with a snap of his fingers.

• Zack complained as Angeal's clone overwhelmed his own, then adjusted his tactics and began pressing the clone with stronger attacks.
• Genesis gained the upper hand against his clone, cutting through its defenses with a flurry of strikes from the Red Sword.
• Cloud cautiously resisted his clone's powerful sword attacks while searching for a chance to counterattack.
• Sephiroth fought Chang Wei's clone and praised its strength, reasoning that Chang Wei himself must be even stronger.
• Dr. Hojo appeared atop Shinra Tower, declared that he would show Sephiroth a power surpassing his own, and snapped his fingers, causing the battling clones to stop moving.

Dr. Hojo revealed that he had fused the Jenova Cells of Sephiroth, Angeal, Genesis, and the replicas to create a powerful Jenova Lifeform. After the creature overwhelmed Sephiroth, Chang Wei, Angeal, and Genesis joined him to face it together.

• The replicas converged and merged, giving rise to a Jenova Lifeform with Sephiroth's appearance, a metallic carapace, and two enormous wings.
• Dr. Hojo explained that the Jenova Lifeform combined the powers of Sephiroth, Angeal, Genesis, and the other replicas.
• Sephiroth attacked the Jenova Lifeform, but it nullified his strike and overpowered him, while Dr. Hojo declared that Shinra would rule through its technology.
• The Jenova Lifeform charged Sephiroth, broke through his defense, and sent his Masamune katana flying.
• Chang Wei intervened with Azure Empress and told Sephiroth that they would fight together.
• Angeal and Genesis joined Chang Wei and Sephiroth, and the group prepared to face the Jenova Lifeform as a team.

Sephiroth and his companions fought the Jenova Lifeform together, with Zack and Cloud sustaining serious injuries as the battle intensified. After Vergil, Dante, and Nero joined the fight, the group gained ground, but the Jenova Lifeform unleashed a dark aura and remained standing as it began to tire.

• Sephiroth, Chang Wei, Zack, Cloud, and the others attacked the Jenova Lifeform, but its shifting Masamune strikes and immense power kept them under pressure.
• Chang Wei saved Sephiroth from a surprise attack, while Zack and Cloud continued fighting despite their wounds.
• Vergil, Dante, and Nero joined the battle and attacked the Jenova Lifeform alongside the group.
• The Jenova Lifeform roared and released a dark glow that pressed down on everyone, but the fighters intensified their assault.
• Dante, Nero, and Vergil struck the Jenova Lifeform with their weapons, and it began to show signs of fatigue.

Sephiroth killed the Jenova Lifeform and Shinra Company fell, but he felt the creature might not truly be dead. After learning Jenova was an invading alien rather than a Cetra, he searched Shinra’s records and confirmed that Aerith was Earth’s last surviving Cetra.

• Chang Wei’s attacks weakened the Jenova Lifeform, and Sephiroth seized an opening to sever its head with one slash.
• The Jenova Lifeform’s body disintegrated, though Sephiroth felt uneasy that it might not truly be dead.
• Emperor Company defeated Shinra, and Chang Wei had the Shinra president and Dr. Hojo secretly executed while offering other employees a chance to start anew.
• Sephiroth learned that Jenova was an alien lifeform, not a Cetra, and struggled with the truth about his origins.
• Sephiroth searched Shinra’s files and Dr. Hojo’s materials, confirming that Aerith was Earth’s last surviving Cetra.

Sephiroth and Angeal survived the dangerous Emperor Virus treatment, freeing themselves from Jenova's control and gaining new powers. After the SOLDIERs debated their future, Sephiroth proposed establishing a Guardian Organization to protect the world.

• Angeal accepted the risk of the Emperor Virus, and Chang Wei warned Sephiroth that the treatment could be fatal.
• Sephiroth and Angeal received the Emperor Virus and endured several days of painful reactions.
• Their bodies adapted to the virus: Angeal became an immortal Emperor Virus being, while Sephiroth fused the virus with his Jenova Cells and gained greater power.
• Genesis grew jealous of Sephiroth's outcome.
• The SOLDIERs rejected joining Emperor Company or retiring, and Sephiroth proposed forming a Guardian Organization to watch over the world.

Sephiroth decided to establish a Guardian Organization to protect Aerith and the planet, and Chang Wei proposed funding it with Shinra Company's remaining assets and Sephiroth's celebrity endorsements. After acquiring part of Shinra's assets and recruiting members, the organization grew into a respected force that dismantled Mako Reactors and pursued environmental and public welfare efforts.

• Sephiroth learned from Dr. Hojo's records that Aerith was a genuine Cetra and decided she needed protection.
• Chang Wei suggested using Shinra Company's remaining businesses and assets to fund the Guardian Organization, along with Sephiroth's endorsements.
• Sephiroth agreed to lend his image to promotions, and the group began arranging to acquire and manage Shinra's assets.
• The SOLDIERs faced opposition while negotiating for Shinra's assets, but they eventually secured part of the company's wealth and recruited staff and members.
• The Guardian Organization expanded, dismantled Mako Reactors around the world, and launched environmental and public welfare initiatives.

The Guardian Organization used Sephiroth’s fame to launch a shampoo brand and beat Emperor Company in the market. Emperor Company then entered the body wash business, and Sephiroth’s commercial helped make the Guardian Organization’s body wash a hit.

• The Guardian Organization expanded its public presence, while Sephiroth’s popularity grew through his role as its symbol and product endorser.
• Chang Wei urged the organization to move quickly after learning Emperor Company planned to enter the shampoo industry, and Sephiroth joined the development and promotion of their own brand.
• The Guardian Organization launched Sephiroth-branded shampoo, which consumers favored for its quality and price over Emperor Company’s products.
• The Guardian Organization won the First Shampoo War, breaking Emperor Company’s market monopoly.
• Emperor Company launched body wash products, and Sephiroth filmed a commercial that helped the Guardian Organization’s body wash sales rise rapidly.

Sephiroth urged Chang Wei to discuss marriage with Tifa, and Chang Wei realized she might be waiting for him to propose. Chang Wei proposed at Tifa’s residence, and she accepted.

• Sephiroth asked Chang Wei when he and Tifa would marry and suggested Tifa might be waiting for a proposal.
• Chang Wei decided to speak with Tifa and went to her residence.
• Chang Wei told Tifa he loved her and wanted to spend his life with her.
• Chang Wei presented Tifa with a ring and asked her to marry him.
• Tifa accepted Chang Wei’s proposal, and he was moved to tears.

Chang Wei and Tifa confessed their deep love, received Mr. Brian’s blessing, and their families and friends prepared a village wedding. The wedding began with the couple entering the venue to applause and cheers.

• Chang Wei and Tifa embraced and wept as they affirmed their love and plans for the future.
• Mr. Brian congratulated the couple, set aside his sense of loss, and left to share the news with Chang Wei’s parents.
• Chang Zheng and Leindia celebrated the news and organized a wedding, while Mr. Brian and Sephiroth helped with the preparations.
• On the wedding day, villagers gathered as Chang Wei and Tifa entered the venue hand in hand to applause and cheers.

Sephiroth officiated Chang Wei and Tifa’s wedding, guiding them through their vows and exchanging rings as their families and friends offered blessings. The ceremony ended with Brian warning Chang Wei to keep Tifa happy.

• Sephiroth welcomed the guests and introduced Chang Wei and Tifa as the couple being married.
• Chang Wei declared his love for Tifa and promised to care for and cherish her.
• Chang Wei and Tifa each said “I do” in response to Sephiroth’s marriage vows.
• Tifa placed a diamond ring on Chang Wei’s finger, and both fathers gave speeches blessing the couple.
• Brian warned Chang Wei that he would beat him up if he made Tifa cry, and Sephiroth announced the wedding’s conclusion.

After Chang Wei and Tifa’s wedding, Sephiroth blessed the newlyweds while Cloud struggled with his unreturned feelings for Tifa and Zack stayed by his side. As the guests offered their congratulations, Sisney thanked Chang Wei for saving her, and he explained their brief connection to Tifa.

• Sephiroth embraced Chang Wei and Tifa after the wedding and wished them a happy life together.
• Cloud watched Tifa with sorrow and drank alone until Zack joined him and encouraged him to bless the newlyweds.
• Chang Wei and Tifa greeted their guests and reflected on how their childhood companions had followed different paths in life.
• Sisney thanked Chang Wei for saving her, and Chang Wei said he would protect anyone who was weak.
• Tifa watched Sisney leave, and Chang Wei told her that he had saved Sisney once and had little contact with her.

After leaving Tifa in the Final Fantasy universe, Chang Wei traveled through the Main God Space and arrived during Red A’s summoning in Rin Tohsaka’s world. He put Emiya away just before Rin entered the room.

• Chang Wei left Tifa in the Final Fantasy universe, where they spent their newly married days traveling together.
• Chang Wei reviewed his low Final Fantasy rewards and chose to keep using the Main God Space to travel without spending Evolution Points.
• Chang Wei asked the Lord God to send him to another world and appeared in an unfamiliar room.
• Emiya summoned two short swords and charged at Chang Wei, who recognized him as Red A and put him away.
• Rin Tohsaka entered the room and saw Chang Wei.

Rin Tohsaka summoned Chang Wei, who identified himself as the First Emperor and used his overwhelming authority to force her to kneel and silence her. Rin realized she had summoned a trump-card-level Servant, though Chang Wei continued demanding her worship.

• Chang Wei ordered Rin Tohsaka to kneel and worship him, then suppressed her and sealed her voice.
• Rin Tohsaka reasoned that Chang Wei might possess Word Spirit and cautiously asked what to call him.
• Chang Wei declared himself the First Emperor and demanded that Rin Tohsaka pledge her loyalty.
• Rin Tohsaka recognized the First Emperor's immense strength and tried to contain her anger while considering how to handle him.

Chang Wei, posing as the First Emperor, negotiated an uneasy equality with Rin Tohsaka and described his Archer abilities. After Rin examined his parameters, she learned that his powerful Word Spirit could control opponents and even reshape reality within his own country.

• Rin Tohsaka introduced herself as Chang Wei’s Master and asked for an equal relationship, and Chang Wei agreed while warning her not to disrespect him.
• Rin Tohsaka invited Chang Wei into the living room and asked his Class, and he told her he was an Archer.
• Chang Wei claimed his Inherent Skill, [Commanders of the World, Dare Not Disobey: A], let him influence targets with Magic Resistance below Rank A and command weaker targets to submit or die.
• Chang Wei described his other skills, and Rin Tohsaka used her Master's privilege to examine his status panel.
• Rin Tohsaka saw Chang Wei’s parameters and learned his First Emperor skill could grant him mastery of abilities, while his Word Spirit could make his words reality within his own country.

Chang Wei explained the First Emperor’s skills and Noble Phantasms to Rin Tohsaka, who became convinced that their victory in the Holy Grail War was assured. Rin went to rest while Chang Wei explored the Tohsaka home as a Sacred Site Pilgrimage.

• Rin Tohsaka asked Chang Wei about the First Emperor’s Noble Phantasms, and he described the Great Wall, the Imperial Seal, and the Godslayer Crossbow.
• Chang Wei told Rin that the First Emperor would be stronger if summoned as a Saber or Rider, while his Caster form was comparatively weak.
• Rin decided to rest and told Chang Wei to make himself at home; he made no demands, and she returned to her room.
• Rin reflected on Chang Wei’s demeanor, then took a bath.
• Chang Wei surveyed the Tohsaka family home with interest as a Sacred Site Pilgrimage.

Rin Tohsaka brought Chang Wei to school with her, where they sensed a barrier and decided to investigate it after dark. Chang Wei entered Spirit Body form, leaving Rin worried about how his presence might complicate her day at school.

• Rin Tohsaka woke, searched for Chang Wei, and saw him appear in Spirit Body form.
• Rin asked Chang Wei to accompany her to school, and he agreed.
• Chang Wei changed into modern black clothing and went with Rin to Shirou Emiya Academy.
• Rin and Chang Wei sensed a barrier at the school and decided to investigate after dark.
• Chang Wei entered Spirit Body form, and Rin worried about his presence during restroom breaks and gym class.

Chang Wei reached Fuyuki Bridge and watched Cú Chulainn pursue the wounded Medea while Reincarnators intervened to help her escape. Medea collapsed near Mount Enzou, where the Reincarnators caught up with her and seized her.

• Chang Wei left the school and headed to Fuyuki Bridge after sensing Servants fighting there.
• Chang Wei saw Cú Chulainn pursuing Medea and recognized the unfamiliar fighters aiding her as Reincarnators.
• Medea used the Reincarnators to hold Cú Chulainn back, but her injuries and depleted mana left her unable to keep running.
• Medea collapsed in the rain as the Reincarnators who had set an ambush near Mount Enzou arrived.
• One Reincarnator grabbed Medea, and her exposed face stunned the group.

Chang Wei rescued Medea from Reincarnators who planned to capture and use her, astonishing her with his powerful Projection Magic. After he sheltered her, Medea chose to form a contract with him, and the completed bond flooded her with magical energy.

• The Reincarnators admired Medea’s beauty and discussed keeping her alive so they could control her power.
• Chang Wei arrived and used projected swords to pin the Reincarnators to the ground.
• Medea recognized Chang Wei’s Projection Magic as far more stable and powerful than ordinary replicas.
• Chang Wei took Medea to a safe house and told her little about himself.
• Medea asked Chang Wei to form a contract, and he agreed.
• After the contract was completed, Medea felt a surge of magical energy enter her body.

Medea learned that Chang Wei’s Origin of creation and materialization made his Projection Magic extraordinarily powerful, while Chang Wei anticipated that the Reincarnators would disrupt the Holy Grail War. As night fell, Medea avoided Mount Enzou and Chang Wei brought Rin Tohsaka to a barrier node he had found at school.

• Medea discovered that connecting her mana to Chang Wei’s had fully restored her without needing a transfer of his mana.
• Chang Wei explained that his Origin of creation and materialization shaped his Projection Magic, which Medea identified as Imaginary Projection: Variant.
• Medea asked Chang Wei what wish he wanted from the Holy Grail, and he said he had not decided.
• Chang Wei expected the Reincarnators to interfere with the Holy Grail War as Rin Tohsaka inspected the school barrier and Shirou Emiya prepared to summon a Servant.
• Medea chose to delay going to Mount Enzou and began constructing a Magecraft Workshop instead.
• Chang Wei returned to school, told Rin he had found a barrier node, and carried her to it.