Kengan Ashura's Mutation

In the training ground, countless arrows rained down from every direction. A bare-chested figure stood at the center. The iron arrows struck his body with the clang of metal against metal, bouncing away before falling limply to the ground.

The ground was littered with arrows pointing every which way, yet the figure standing at the center remained unshaken.

His muscular contours were as perfect as the work of an Ancient Greek sculptor. A gray-black metallic sheen covered his skin, making him look like a metal statue standing there.

After the final wave of arrows ceased, the "statue" moved. As he stretched, the gray-black luster rapidly faded from his skin, revealing his original complexion.

"Whew—"

Lu Li exhaled a long breath. Today's Haki training was finally done.

Today marked his twenty-fifth day in End Space. During this time, aside from training in the training ground, he spent his breaks catching up on shows.

He had watched every work related to Derivative Worlds that low-ranking Explorers might be assigned to, and he could not help marveling at how flourishing the entertainment culture of the old era had been.

His attributes and skills had also improved to a certain degree. Through training alone, his Armament Haki had reached Level 4. All of his physical attributes had increased by 1 point, while his mental attribute had increased by 2 points.

What Lu Li had not expected was that the Reiatsu training method he had learned at the Spirit Arts Academy could still be used outside the Bleach world. He had discovered that Spirit Particles existed within the space as well.

Lu Li believed that Spirit Particles were merely one name for this energy drifting through the atmosphere. It likely existed in many worlds. In cultivation worlds, it was called spiritual energy; in the Naruto world, it might be called natural energy.

More broadly speaking, he believed the most direct effect these energies had on strengthening oneself was improving mental attributes, which in turn raised the upper limit of one's Soul Source. He suspected that mental attributes were mainly linked to soul strength.

Seed of Origin detected. In accordance with End Space regulations, Pioneers will be given priority deployment to the target world for containment. Please prepare yourself!

Lu Li had just finished showering when he heard End Space's notification. He froze for a moment, then was overcome with joy.

He had been idle in the space for more than half a month, and his Prison Demon had long been starving for action. He had not expected End Space to send work his way so soon.

And it seemed to be a special circumstance. It sounded rather interesting. His Luck attribute really was absurdly high, wasn't it?

With Pioneer 008's authority, you may learn the target world twenty-four hours in advance.

Target World (Derivative): Kengan Ashura

After hearing the follow-up notification, Lu Li became even more excited. He had always loved fighting manga, and his favorites were Baki and Kengan Ashura. He had never expected to get the chance to enter one of them and have some fun with the martial artists inside.

But after the excitement faded, he found it a little strange. Based on his understanding of Kengan Ashura, although it contained plenty of muscular monsters who defied common sense, in terms of "stats," he felt that he was currently stronger.

From what he understood of End Space, it would not send him to a world he could easily bulldoze through. So the issue really lay with the "Seed of Origin," then?

"End Space, what exactly is the Seed of Origin?"

Checking authority... Pioneer authority approved... Retrieving information accessible under Pioneer authority.

There are nine unique spiritual seeds across all worlds. The Seed of Origin is one of them. A spiritual seed will descend randomly upon a certain world, and while it remains there, it will exert certain effects on that world.

After containing a spiritual seed, the container may obtain a unique ability.

End Space's answer was brief. There was no further information, likely because his authority was insufficient.

Yet even those few sentences were enough for Lu Li's simple mind to grasp the importance of the Seed of Origin. This thing... seemed to be one of a kind. It sounded incredibly powerful.

"End Space, what ability does the Seed of Origin grant?"

Lu Li asked curiously.

Pioneer authority insufficient. Details may only be viewed after containing the Seed of Origin.

Lu Li's curiosity was unbearable. He could not wait to enter the Kengan world and search for that Seed of Origin.

"End Space, help me upgrade Armament Haki by one level."

Since he was about to enter a new world, Lu Li had no intention of saving money. He directly spent his Inheritance Crystal (Small) and Doomsday Coins.

Incidentally, although he had trained himself to Level 4, going from Level 4 to Level 5 still required only one Inheritance Crystal (Small). The only change was that the Doomsday Coin cost had risen from 400 to 500.

Lu Li did not have much left on hand. Mainly because a few days ago, unable to resist the temptation, he had tried the paid training ground provided by the space and spent another 500 Doomsday Coins.

Time assessment complete. Commencing enhancement for Pioneer...

Several hours later, Lu Li finished the enhancement. He checked his equipment, then sat on the bed and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Within End Space, every mission world was a new adventure, as well as a new crisis. He had to ensure that he entered each mission world in peak condition if he wanted to handle every unexpected situation.

Transmission commencing...

Accompanied by End Space's prompt, Lu Li felt himself enter that hazy tunnel of white light once more. Everything was blurred, and only End Space's voice remained clear beside his ears.

Locating world...

Location successful. Target Derivative World: Kengan Ashura

Number of Explorers deployed into this mutated world: 19

The common language of this world has been learned for free by the Pioneer.

A suitable initial identity has been arranged for the Pioneer in this world.

The world Public Channel has been temporarily opened for this mutated world. Pioneer, please pay attention to information on the Public Channel.

Deployment commencing...

Deployment successful. Pioneer, please view the world details and your mission.

Amid a powerful sensation of weightlessness, Lu Li felt himself land.

Lu Li had intended to get up and inspect his surroundings, only to discover that he was wrapped in a Restraint Suit, with his hands cuffed behind his back.

The darkness around him was so complete that he could not see his own hand. This environment, this condition—he knew it all too well.

Damn it! End Space, this is the initial identity you arranged for me!?

This is the premium treatment you promised!?

Lu Li was barely able to suppress his urge to complain, but he decided to patiently check the mission and world details first. Prison was prison. For the moment, a solitary cell was fairly safe.

Mission World: Kengan Ashura (Under Mutation)

Mission World Type: Special Derivative

World Difficulty Level: Lv. 3–7+

Warning: This world is undergoing mutative growth due to the "seed." Its difficulty will continue to rise over time!

World Overview: Money and profit, power and desire, bloodthirsty violence, deadly competition!

The fighting world is in turmoil, and undercurrents stir within the Kengan Association. Many powerful figures have emerged, seeking to shine with their own brilliance upon that stage of life-or-death battles.

A mysterious seed has fallen into this world. The limiters of its fighters are gradually being released.

Kengan Match: A bare-knuckle fighting competition in which corporations and businessmen stake enormous interests, hire fighters, and have them battle one another. Originally a means of settling disputes between merchants, it began in the mid-Edo period and has been passed down to the present day.

Current World Exploration: 0

Current Location: Shikubi Prison (Containment facility exclusively for serious criminals)

Current Identity: Shikubi Prison death row inmate

When Lu Li saw the line stating death row inmate, he felt utterly sickened. He continued reading the details and learned that his current identity shared his original name: Lu Li.

The setting provided by End Space was that he had smuggled into Japan from a small country. After coming ashore, he had clashed with a snakehead organization and killed twenty-eight people with his bare hands.

He had already undergone four executions by hanging after his trial, but none had managed to kill him. He was then transferred to Shikubi Prison for incarceration.

PS: Although Kengan Ashura is a popular fighting manga, it is not exactly a mainstream one. Plus, the second part added all sorts of buffs and expansions, so even readers who have read Ashura may be confused. Therefore, this arc is mainly written around one word—satisfaction.

Well, it does not matter if you have not read the original. To put it simply, it is a bunch of huge musclemen beating each other up. Just watch Little Lu charge straight through them. The main point is getting the golden finger.

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