Living Off Avatars' Soft Rice from Jujutsu Kaisen

Compared to a modern world with normal technological levels like Jujutsu Kaisen, this would be a pure reduction in dimensionality. Even if all the top scientists on Earth were gathered, they likely wouldn't reach one-tenth of Mobius's research capabilities.

"Regarding the new world, Mobius, do you have any ideas?"

"Let's go to the One-Punch Man world."

Mobius answered without hesitation.

"One-Punch Man is indeed a good choice. For research in a modern setting, it's more convenient than the Arknights world. And with your abilities, Mobius, going there to research monsters and those S-Class heroes might even allow you to develop the Fusion Warrior technology to version 2.0?"

An Xiu stroked his chin and nodded in agreement.

However, Mobius merely rolled her eyes in disdain at this.

"Is there a possibility that, Master, your system didn't impose any restrictions on the number of times you can use the traversal function? So, we don't actually need to agonize over which world to go to. We just need to choose a world that's most suitable for early development and start there?"

"Once we're set up, we can build a research base in the One-Punch Man world. Then, if we want to research monsters, we can research monsters. If we want to research Terra people, we can go to the Arknights world and capture Terra people. If we want to research monsters, we can go to the DanMachi world and capture monsters."

"We could even be bolder. I'll go to the One-Punch Man world for research, and you, Master, can go freeload in other worlds, do things you're interested in, and perhaps collect some experimental materials."

"In this regard, we are actually very free."

After hearing Mobius's explanation, An Xiu finally realized.

It seemed the system really didn't impose any restrictions on the number of times the traversal function could be used. This meant that both he and his avatars like Mobius could freely travel between different worlds.

All worlds listed as options by the traversal function were interconnected for An Xiu and his avatars. Therefore, agonizing over which world to go to was completely meaningless. An Xiu and his avatars could simply go and check them out. If they found a world unsuitable, they could switch to another.

Considering this, One-Punch Man was clearly the most suitable world to serve as an outpost among the three new worlds. Compared to the chaos of Terra and the omnipresent gods in the DanMachi world, the monsters in the One-Punch Man world were merely minor problems.

After all, the strong ones were covered by the bald guy, and the weak ones wouldn't pose a threat to An Xiu and his avatars. Moreover, since the humans in the One-Punch Man world could maintain stable social order, it indicated that powerful monsters capable of destroying large swathes of cities were actually very rare under normal circumstances.

"Then let's go to the One-Punch Man world."

He clicked on the system's traversal interface and selected the One-Punch Man world.

Instantly, a portal appeared before An Xiu and Mobius.

This was a portal that only An Xiu and those authorized by him could open and pass through. Unauthorized individuals couldn't even see the portal itself.

An Xiu and Mobius stepped through the portal, and the surrounding scenery shifted.

When they came to their senses again, they were in a strange city. The bustling streets were not far from them, and An Xiu and Mobius were in an alley.

"Is this the One-Punch Man world?"

Mobius looked around with great interest at the scenery, which was completely different from the villa they were in before. She then walked towards the street.

"First, let's confirm which city we're in, and then determine the timeline to see if the plot from the original work has already begun."

It's worth mentioning that in the One-Punch Man world, there's no concept of nations. The entire world is composed of twenty-six large cities, named after the corresponding twenty-six English letters, from City A to City Z.

"This should be simple. We can probably ask any passerby."

An Xiu nodded, then walked out of the alley with Mobius. They casually asked a few passersby and quickly confirmed their location and time.

"We're currently in City Y. The Hero Association was just established two and a half years ago, which means there are still six months until the plot begins."

In the original work, Saitama, the protagonist, had been active as a hero for three years by the time the plot began. The establishment of the Hero Association coincided with Saitama's start in hero activities. This means that the Hero Association's third year was basically when the plot was about to start.

With six months left until the plot begins, there's no need to worry about villains like the Monster Association causing trouble too early. The only problem is how to acquire a laboratory and a large amount of funds in the shortest time possible in this world, without any money, to supply Mobius for her research.

Fortunately, this problem wouldn't stump them. Mobius held a large golden cup in her hand, which was the Holy Grail that An Xiu had previously purchased from the system store.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Acquiring a Research Base, Fusion Warrior Surgery

"I need a fully equipped biological research base and a large amount of legally sourced and inconspicuous legitimate funds."

As an item An Xiu had bought for a full 6400 points in the discount section, the Holy Grail's effectiveness was undoubtedly guaranteed.

After Mobius made her wish, An Xiu and Mobius successfully used the Holy Grail's power to acquire a fully equipped biological research base and a massive amount of wealth stored within it through legal channels in this world.

As for the location of the research base, Mobius chose City A, which was the most developed and safest city in the One-Punch Man world. The headquarters of the Hero Association was located in City A in the original work.

Although City A would be destroyed once in the future due to the invasion of the first part's villain, Boros, that was a future event. Knowing the plot of the original work, Mobius had many ways to prevent this from happening.

In fact, besides using the Holy Grail's wish to achieve everything in one go, there was another way to obtain a laboratory suitable for Mobius's research and a large amount of funds: robbing the House of Evolution from the original plot.

As an antagonist organization that created numerous monsters in the original work, the House of Evolution was quite compatible with Mobius's style. As long as she could smoothly take over this organization, with the House of Evolution's vast research data on monster modifications, Mobius could immediately establish a foothold in this world and begin various monster-related research experiments, saving a lot of early development time.

It's just a pity that there seems to be no information about the specific location of the House of Evolution in the original work, or at least An Xiu couldn't recall it. Finding it would likely take a considerable amount of time, making it far less convenient than the Holy Grail.

Following the location information of the research base transmitted by the Holy Grail in his mind, An Xiu used the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to take Mobius to their destination.

"It looks pretty good."

Looking at the research base before them, Mobius didn't say much and entered directly with An Xiu.

"The equipment is indeed very comprehensive; it has almost everything. Although some research equipment unique to the Honkai World is missing, it's not a big problem."

"With this research base and the funds stored here, as long as we purchase some experimental materials, we can start researching the Kryptonian Bloodline and related monster research."

The Kryptonian Bloodline was a research project personally requested by An Xiu's main body, and it had a very high priority for Mobius.

However, with An Xiu's memories, Mobius knew how incredible Kryptonians were. To achieve anything significant in their research, haste was not an option. Therefore, while researching the Kryptonian Bloodline, Mobius didn't mind expanding into other subsidiary research projects, such as monsters.

Mobius was quite interested in monsters, these special creatures unique to the One-Punch Man world. After all, the monsters that appeared in the original work were more or less illogical in their origins and abilities.

They were ordinary humans, other creatures, or even objects, yet they could transform into monsters for various strange reasons. Among these monsters were many incredibly powerful ones, capable of destroying towns or even threatening entire cities at any moment.

When I watched it from outside the screen before, I thought it was ridiculous. Now that I've truly come to this world, Mobius felt a strong sense of excitement in addition to the absurdity.

However, whether it was Kryptonians or monsters, it would still take some time before formal research could begin. Currently, the research base had nothing but equipment and funds. Even if they started procuring experimental materials now, it would take a day or two.

Before that, Mobius had one thing she had to prioritize: using the Sasha Gene that An Xiu had given her earlier to perform the Flame Chaser surgery on herself.

Since An Xiu hadn't granted her any power when he materialized Mobius, she was, in a literal sense, just an ordinary scientist. In a world like One-Punch Man, lacking strength meant lacking the ability to protect herself. If she didn't quickly undergo the Flame Chaser surgery, Mobius would feel very insecure.

"Will there be any accidents?"

Looking at Mobius, who was adjusting various equipment to prepare for her own Flame Chaser surgery, An Xiu asked.

"Don't worry, the compatibility of the Sasha Gene with me is already very high. Plus, the Flame Chaser technology in my memory is very mature. As long as there aren't any serious mistakes, it's impossible to fail."

"Besides, with the resurrection function, even if an accident does happen and the surgery fails, won't you, Master, be able to resurrect us avatars after twenty-four hours?"

Mobius, who was adjusting the equipment, replied nonchalantly. It was clear she truly had no worries about the upcoming surgery.

"Alright, the entire Flame Chaser surgery process will take about four hours. During this time, I'll have to trouble you to stay alone for a while. If you feel bored, you can go out for a stroll. I'll be fine on my own."

"Let's forget it. If something unexpected happens while I'm gone, it wouldn't be good. It's only four hours; it'll pass by waiting."

An Xiu shook his head at Mobius's suggestion.

He might be content with just relaxing, but he wasn't completely devoid of emotional intelligence. In this situation, it really wasn't appropriate for him to leave Mobius alone. What if Mobius encountered any danger after he left?

Although there was a resurrection function, it was best to avoid situations that could be avoided if possible.

"This is rare. I didn't expect Master to make such a decision. Should I be moved appropriately?"

Having completed all the preliminary preparations, Mobius spoke while placing the Sasha Gene into the equipment, then lay down on the operating table after a series of actions.

An Xiu, on the other hand, exited the laboratory and casually found a place to wait.

And so, four hours later.

With a slight noise, the laboratory door slowly opened.

Although there were no outward changes, Mobius's entire demeanor had changed drastically compared to before. Her aura was also countless times stronger than before.

It was clear that the Flame Chaser surgery had been very smooth. Mobius had now successfully fused with the Sasha Gene and recovered the power from her memory.

"With my current strength, if I go all out, I'd be around the Dragon-level monster tier in this world. As long as I don't provoke specific individuals, there should be no problem with self-preservation."

Even though Mobius wasn't known for her strength or combat prowess among the Thirteen Harbingers, with artificial collapse and the immortality brought by the Sasha Gene, there were likely no enemies in this world that could pose a fatal threat to her, except for Saitama and a few others.

Author's Note

There's not much to say, really. It's just a normal book release, a normal shelving. The threshold for becoming an author these days is low, so there's not much to comment on about shelving.

Regarding updates, including the chapter just released, I plan to release four chapters today. The remaining three will be gradually updated between noon and evening. Since I don't have any pre-written chapters, all chapters are written on the fly. When others release chapters in bulk, they're releasing their backlog; I'm pure grinding.

So, considering my efforts, I'd appreciate it if all my dear readers could give me a first subscription. In this day and age, even if you want to write for the love of it, poor results are unsustainable. It's just too difficult without money.

Also, regarding the worlds like JOJO and KonoSuba mentioned in the synopsis, they will all be written in the future. Due to character limits in the synopsis, I initially wrote a lot of worlds, but only Konosuba and JOJO were left after deletion. Besides these, the worlds I will write include the current One-Punch Man and Arknights, DanMachi, as well as Campione, Honkai: Star Rail, and a mixed anime (various slice-of-life anime + Miko + Spiritual Revival worldview), etc. The order of these worlds is not fixed, so don't worry if you don't see your favorite world mentioned yet.

Also, if there are any worlds you'd like to see, feel free to leave a comment here. The author will add them to the selection if suitable.

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Chapter 65: Improved Monster Cell and Breakthrough Potion [Subscription Request]

"Do you have any specific ideas for the upcoming research?"

An Xiu asked, handing over the Kryptonian blood, the remaining Devil Fruits from the previously purchased Devil Fruit gift pack, and Demon's Demonic Manifestation to Mobius.

"I do have some ideas regarding the Kryptonian blood. Although this amount of blood alone isn't enough to transform you into that Superman from the DC Universe, it should be fine to use it as material for the Flame Chaser surgery," Mobius replied after a moment of thought, accepting the items An Xiu handed her. She was in great shape after just completing the Flame Chaser surgery.

"As for the research on Devil Fruits and Teigu, it will also be put on the agenda, but the specific timing will be slightly postponed."

Compared to Kryptonian blood, Devil Fruits and Teigu had a lower ceiling, so Mobius ranked them after researching monsters.

"Flame Chaser surgery using Kryptonian bloodline as material?"

An Xiu nodded upon hearing Mobius's words.

This was indeed the most feasible way to utilize Kryptonian blood in a short period.

After all, even Flame Chaser surgery using Honkai Beasts as material was enough to create powerhouses like the Thirteen Harbingers. If the material were replaced with Kryptonians, even for the current An Xiu, the help would undoubtedly be significant.

"However, to perform the Flame Chaser surgery, the compatibility needs to be adjusted over a period of time, so we'll have to wait. Also, I plan to acquire the body tissues of some powerful monsters in this world during this time to research whether they can also be used as fusion materials."

"Waiting is fine, as I'm not in a hurry. But using monsters as fusion materials, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

Hearing that Mobius intended to include monsters as options for Flame Chaser materials, An Xiu couldn't help but ask a bit more.

"Don't worry, I won't use this idea on you, Master, until I have absolute confidence."

As an avatar materialized by him, An Xiu's safety as the main body was undoubtedly of utmost importance to Mobius. Even if An Xiu didn't say it, Mobius would never use experiments that could lead to dangerous consequences on him.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

During this time, Mobius used the funds in the research base to acquire a large amount of powerful monster body tissues. She also invested a large sum of money to officially register a biotechnology company and recruit some employees.

According to Mobius, although powerhouses possessed unparalleled strength in this world, it didn't mean wealth was useless. On the contrary, even the Hero Association, which could mobilize numerous heroes, could be manipulated by money. Even S-class heroes might be dispatched for trivial matters to protect the wealthy.

Since they had now obtained a large amount of wealth out of thin air using the Holy Grail, it was only natural to put it to good use. First, they would register a company openly, then become a shareholder of the Hero Association through investment. From there, they could use their shareholder status to direct the Hero Association.

With this identity, An Xiu and Mobius would undoubtedly gain many conveniences in the One-Punch Man world.

As for the future? Once Makima finished dealing with the issues of the various high-level officials in the Jujutsu Kaisen world and could spare her attention for the One-Punch Man world, those wealthy individuals who were merely ordinary people would have no future.

In contrast to the fervent atmosphere surrounding Mobius, the mood on An Xiu's end was much more relaxed.

After receiving a substantial sum of funds from Mobius, An Xiu had thoroughly experienced the unique characteristics of the One-Punch Man world over the past half-month.

For instance, while walking down the street, a monster would suddenly appear from nowhere. When going to a restaurant, the ingredients in the kitchen would suddenly turn into monsters. When going to a less crowded place to relax, he would encounter monsters again...

Although most of the monsters were just trash easily killed with a casual swipe, the frequency was simply too high. He encountered monsters two or three times a day on average. He wondered if his luck was just that bad, or if the survival environment for ordinary people in this world was truly that dire.

It could be said that for the past half-month, An Xiu had hardly enjoyed himself, aside from watching monsters bare their teeth daily. This had made An Xiu consider changing worlds. Whether it was going to Terra to see cat-eared girls and various animal friends, or going to the DanMachi world to form a Familia, it felt better than watching various bizarre monsters act deranged in the One-Punch Man world.

Fortunately, on this day, Mobius sent An Xiu a message, informing him that there had been new progress in the research, which temporarily made An Xiu abandon the idea of leaving.

City A, Mobius's research base.

An Xiu looked at the pulsating mass of flesh before him, resembling a biological heart, and the golden liquid stored in vials beside it, falling into deep thought.

"Is this... a Monster Cell?"

"More precisely, it's a stabilized Monster Cell, with significantly different effects from the original Monster Cells."

Mobius's voice explained.

"The primary function of the original Monster Cells was to transform people into monsters, and the effect was very unstable. Once a transformation failed, it was a dead end."

"However, after my detailed research into monsterization, the main purpose of this new Monster Cell has shifted from transforming people into monsters to its most fundamental function: unlocking potential."

"There's no need for monsterization. By simply consuming the improved Monster Cell before him, the consumer can have their potential unlocked once based on their original state, thus gaining a significant increase in strength."