Arc 19Worlds Beyond Reach

Hawking expanded his power, intervened in the Demon Slayer and Gurren Lagann worlds, and helped Wanda from another universe. The Living Tribunal allowed him to keep traveling if he dealt with Chthon, while Hawking began pursuing Ultra Instinct from Beerus.

  • Hawking defeated the Upper Moons and Muzan, then returned to Marvel and discovered his Justice Points progress bar had disappeared.
  • Hawking rescued Gamora and the others on Titan, then loaded Simon’s template and warned Simon and Rossiu about the Anti-Spiral Race.
  • Hawking helped Simon and Rossiu avoid sacrificing people, sheltered some of humanity in Ego's Planet, and spent seven years building a Dimensional Universe.
  • Hawking followed Wanda’s Dream Walking trace to another universe, removed Chthon’s influence from her, and offered to find her two real children.
  • Hawking resurrected Tony Stark, Black Widow, and Loki, then discovered he could travel between worlds without the panel’s time limit.
  • The Living Tribunal agreed to let Hawking take Universe 838 if he dealt with Chthon, and permitted further trips if Hawking checked in first.
  • Hawking attracted Beerus and Whis, offered Beerus food and a spar, and secured Whis’s promise to teach him Ultra Instinct if he lasted thirty minutes.
Chapters 453–477 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 453You're Cheating (Second Update)

Loki tried to destroy Jotunheim with the Bifrost, forcing Thor to fight him to stop the attack. Mr. Hawking dispersed the blast, and Odin ordered Thor to confine Loki while thanking Mr. Hawking for saving Asgard.

  • Loki activated the Bifrost to destroy Jotunheim, and Thor confronted him.
  • Thor fought Loki but could not stop the Bifrost from charging its attack.
  • Thor tried to smash the Bifrost, but Mr. Hawking stopped him and dispersed the energy blast.
  • Odin arrived, took Gungnir from Loki, and ordered Thor to confine him.
  • Odin told Loki he would always be his child and could become a king, but not the king of Asgard.
  • Odin thanked Mr. Hawking, who said he had helped because Thor was his friend.

Ch. 454Gurren Lagann Simon (First Update)

Hawking released Hela in Asgard, then effortlessly sealed her when she attacked, earning Odin’s gratitude and permission to tour the realm with Wanda. While sightseeing, Hawking drew the Protagonist Template of Simon from Gurren Lagann, but chose not to load it yet because the Anti-Spiral threat required preparation.

  • Hawking released Hela from the Rice Cooker, and she regained her full strength in the realm of the gods before threatening Odin and Hawking.
  • Hawking sealed Hela’s power of death with the God Sealing Array, shocking both her and Odin.
  • Odin thanked Hawking and offered him a banquet, but Hawking asked to tour Asgard with Wanda instead; Odin assigned Thor and Sif to accompany them.
  • While walking through Asgard, Hawking used his Justice Points to draw Simon’s Protagonist Template from the Gurren Lagann World.
  • Hawking considered how Spiral Power could strengthen him, but decided not to load Simon’s template until he had prepared for the Anti-Spiral Race.

Ch. 455Odin's Thanks (Second Update)

Hawking and Wanda completed their month-long visit to Asgard, where Hawking learned about its magic and received Odin's gift of the Eternal Flame. After returning to Earth, Hawking absorbed the flame and decided to help Asgard when the Dark Elves attacked.

  • Hawking decided to strengthen his Supreme Power with Marvel abilities and fuse the Endless Domain with Ancestor Space before seeking Spiral Power.
  • Hawking and Wanda spent a month in Asgard, where he toured the realm, studied its spellbooks, and learned from Odin and Frigga.
  • Odin gave Hawking the Eternal Flame as a wedding gift, explaining that Hela's sealed power meant Asgard no longer needed it for Ragnarok.
  • Hawking and Wanda returned to Earth by Bifrost, and Hawking absorbed the Eternal Flame.
  • Hawking decided to repay Odin by intervening when the Dark Elves attacked Asgard.

Ch. 456Chthon's Attack (First Update)

After Wanda discovered she was pregnant with twins, Hawking removed her Chaos Magic to protect her and their unborn children from Chthon. Chthon’s avatar broke into Ancestor Space to confront him, and Hawking prepared to take its power as well.

  • Hawking learned that Wanda was pregnant with twins and worried Chthon might use his Chaos Magic to threaten them.
  • Wanda agreed to Hawking’s plan, and he absorbed the Chaos Magic from her and concealed her aura with the God Sealing Array.
  • Chthon’s avatar tore into Ancestor Space and accused Hawking of destroying his vessel and stealing his power.
  • Hawking admitted what he had done and declared that he would absorb the avatar’s Chaos Magic too.
  • Chthon recognized Hawking had lured him in and warned that his black magic could unleash multiversal destruction.

Ch. 457Absorbing the Clone (Second Update)

Hawking defeated and absorbed Chthon’s clone in the Ancestor Space, then returned home after gaining power from the resulting Divine Tree Fruit. Star-Lord and his companions said goodbye as they prepared to leave Earth, while Hawking asked them to send Wang Wang the coordinates if they found Thanos.

  • Hawking countered Chthon’s mental magic with Infinite Tsukuyomi and struck his clone with Galaxian Explosion and Limitless.
  • Hawking trapped Chthon’s injured clone in Endless Domain, sealed it with the God Sealing Array, and used the Divine Tree to absorb its Chaos Magic.
  • Chthon broke free just before his clone vanished and threatened Hawking, who absorbed the last of its energy and ate the resulting Divine Tree Fruit.
  • Hawking returned home and learned that Star-Lord, Gamora, and the others were leaving Earth to continue their adventures.
  • Hawking asked Star-Lord and the others to send Wang Wang Thanos’s coordinates if they found him.

Ch. 458Pressure Drives Motivation (First Update)

Hawking watched Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps fight Daki and Gyutaro in the Yoshiwara Red-Light District, observing Tanjiro awaken his mark and develop a Mixed Breathing Technique. After Senzu Beans restored the Demon Slayers, they gained the upper hand, but Upper Moon Five and Upper Moon Four were approaching.

  • Hawking observed the battle in Yoshiwara and realized how Tanjiro’s awakened mark boosted his physical control.
  • Daki and Gyutaro taunted the exhausted Demon Slayers, boasting about the Pillars they had eaten.
  • The Sound Pillar, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke ate Senzu Beans and recovered from their injuries, surprising the demon siblings.
  • The Demon Slayers renewed their attack, with the Sound Pillar and Tanjiro fighting Gyutaro while the others battled Daki.
  • Hawking noticed Upper Moon Five and Upper Moon Four rushing toward the district and welcomed the pressure they would bring.

Ch. 459Hawking of Duobao (Second Update)

Hawking intervened after the four Upper Moon Demons overwhelmed the Demon Slayers and trapped Tanjiro in Gyokko’s water prison. He freed Tanjiro with Poseidon’s Triskelion, leaving the battle against the demons unresolved.

  • Gyokko and Hantengu appeared and announced Muzan’s new order to capture Nezuko alive and kill everyone else.
  • Uzui assigned the Demon Slayers to fight the four Upper Moon Demons, but the fighters were quickly overwhelmed and Tanjiro became trapped in Gyokko’s water prison.
  • Gyokko taunted Tanjiro and headed toward Nezuko, while Tanjiro struggled to escape and feared for his sister.
  • Hawking appeared beside Tanjiro and used Poseidon’s Triskelion to absorb the water prison and free him.

Ch. 460Besides Weapons, There Are Also Armor (First Update)

Mr. Hawking used the Basho Fan to destroy Gyokko's fish monsters and donned the Ophiuchus Gold Cloth when Gyokko attacked him. The armor broke Gyokko's arm and left Mr. Hawking ready to continue fighting Upper Moon Five.

  • Gyokko arrived at Nezuko's battlefield, recognized Mr. Hawking as the human doctor Muzan sought, and attacked Tanjiro with his Blood Demon Arts.
  • Mr. Hawking used the Basho Fan to burn Gyokko's fanged sticky fish and told Tanjiro to help the other Demon Slayers.
  • Tanjiro rushed to aid Zenitsu and Inosuke while Mr. Hawking faced Gyokko.
  • Mr. Hawking used the Basho Fan's wind, water, lightning, and earth powers to wipe out Gyokko's giant fish monsters.
  • Gyokko teleported behind Mr. Hawking to pierce his heart, but Mr. Hawking summoned the Ophiuchus Gold Cloth, breaking Gyokko's arm and knocking him away with the fan.

Ch. 461I Choose You, Ten-Tails! (Second Update)

Hawking resisted Gyokko’s strongest attacks, summoned the Ten-Tails to defeat his giant octopus, and later killed Gyokko with a single strike. As Tanjiro entered a state Hawking thought resembled Ultra Instinct, Muzan, Kokushibo, and Doma arrived on the battlefield.

  • Gyokko transformed into his complete form, but his Divine Hands failed to affect Hawking’s Gold Cloth and its lightning burned him.
  • Gyokko summoned a giant octopus, but Hawking released the Ten-Tails, which pinned down and tore apart the creature before Hawking recalled it.
  • Hawking watched Tanjiro fight Gyutaro and noticed Tanjiro had entered a heightened state resembling Ultra Instinct.
  • Gyokko attacked Hawking with Killing Formation Fish Scales, but Hawking pointed at him and instantly turned him to ash.
  • Hawking appeared beside Tanjiro and read his memories of the new technique as Muzan, Kokushibo, and Doma arrived.

Ch. 462I Say, Let There Be Light! (1st Update)

Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Moons confronted Mr. Hawking, who easily stopped Kokushibo and began reading his memories. When Muzan ordered other demons to attack, Mr. Hawking summoned sunlight to engulf them, leaving the demons screaming in disbelief.

  • Uzui Tengen gathered the others beside Mr. Hawking when Muzan Kibutsuji, Kokushibo, and Doma appeared and demanded Nezuko.
  • Kokushibo attacked Mr. Hawking with his First Form, but Mr. Hawking shattered Kokushibo's blade and its energy with a flick of his hand.
  • Kokushibo unleashed his strongest Move, but Mr. Hawking appeared behind him, restrained him, and began reading his memories.
  • Muzan ordered Doma, Hantengu, Gyutaro, and Daki to attack while he prepared to flee if the battle turned against him.
  • Mr. Hawking declared, "I say, let there be light!" and summoned four pillars of light that engulfed the attacking Upper Moons.

Ch. 463The Vanishing Progress Bar (Part 2)

Mr. Hawking annihilated the Upper Moons, captured and sealed Muzan Kibutsuji, and reunited Tanjiro with his family before returning to the Marvel World. Nine months into Wanda’s pregnancy, he discovered that his Justice Points progress bar had vanished and worried that his panel might disappear next.

  • Mr. Hawking killed the four Upper Moon Demons with sunlight beams, while Muzan Kibutsuji fled in terror.
  • Mr. Hawking killed Kokushibo after learning about the Transparent World, then used his mark to catch Muzan Kibutsuji and sealed him.
  • Mr. Hawking handed the immobilized Muzan Kibutsuji to the Sound Pillar and brought Tanjiro’s revived mother and siblings back to him.
  • Mr. Hawking returned to the Marvel World, added Transparent World training to his routine, and decided to delay seeking Ultra Instinct until he could become Super Saiyan 4.
  • Nine months into Wanda’s pregnancy, Mr. Hawking discovered that his Justice Points progress bar had disappeared and worried that he could lose access to his panel and other worlds.

Ch. 464Journey to Titan (First Update)

With the panel’s progress bar gone, Hawking changed his plans to gain Spiral Power and learn Ultra Instinct before the panel vanished. After WangWang reported that Thanos had trapped Quill’s team on Titan, Hawking went to rescue them and fulfill his promise to Gamora and Nebula.

  • Hawking decided to load Simon’s template first, then travel to the Dragon Ball World to learn Ultra Instinct before confronting the Anti-Spiral Race and growing Divine Trees.
  • WangWang told Hawking that Quill and the others had found Thanos on Titan and were close to being overwhelmed.
  • Hawking left WangWang to look after Wanda and Shunpoed directly to Titan.
  • Gamora, Star-Lord, and Rocket argued over how Rocket had attacked Thanos, while Drax laughed as he fought Chitauri soldiers.

Ch. 465Death of Thanos (Second Update)

Gamora, Nebula, and their allies tried to escape the Black Order, but Thanos and his forces surrounded them. Hawking arrived and destroyed the army with a single attack, leaving Thanos barely alive.

  • Gamora and Nebula led the group into battle against the Black Order while Mantis contacted Wang Wang for help.
  • Mantis defeated Supergiant, but the others were overwhelmed by their opponents and the encircling forces.
  • Thanos ordered Gamora captured and the others killed after she confronted him about murdering her people and making her a killer.
  • Hawking appeared beside Star-Lord and the others and launched a giant sphere of Supreme Power at Thanos's army.
  • The blast wiped out the surrounding legions and fleets, leaving Thanos barely clinging to life.

Ch. 466I'm Here to Help You (First Update)

Mr. Hawking entered the world of Gurren Lagann to acquire Spiral Power and warn Simon and Rossiu about the Anti-Spiral Race. He explained the coming threat so they could prepare before the Human Annihilation Plan began.

  • Mr. Hawking left Thanos on Titan for Gamora and the others to judge after destroying every cell in his body.
  • Mr. Hawking loaded Simon’s template, reviewed his memories, and learned that the Anti-Spiral Race’s annihilation system had not yet activated.
  • Mr. Hawking used Dream Walking and Ancestor Space to enter the Gurren Lagann world and find Simon.
  • Rossiu confronted Mr. Hawking after discovering him in Simon’s office and summoned the guards.
  • Mr. Hawking stopped the guards by revealing that he knew the crisis behind the population limit, then explained the Anti-Spiral Race and its Human Annihilation Plan to Simon and Rossiu.

Ch. 467Drill That Pierces the Heavens (Second Update)

Hawking revealed that humanity faced the Anti-Spiral Race’s Human Annihilation Plan once its population reached one million, then showed Rossiu and Simon that the moon was actually the Cathedral Terra Ship. Rossiu proposed keeping humanity below the population limit by sacrificing people, but Simon rejected the idea and urged him to fight the enemy together.

  • Rossiu panicked at Hawking’s warning, but Simon encouraged him to trust the Dai-Gurren Brigade and verify the claims.
  • Hawking revealed that Rossiu had made a bio-computer from the Spiral King’s head, then froze the guards and took Rossiu and Simon into space.
  • Hawking used Chibaku Tensei to hurl a mass of gathered rocks at the moon, revealing it as the Cathedral Terra Ship, a weapon captured by the Anti-Spiral Race.
  • Hawking returned Rossiu and Simon to the commander-in-chief’s office, where Rossiu despaired over humanity’s lack of hope.
  • Rossiu suggested killing people to keep humanity below one million, but Simon condemned the plan and urged him to believe they could defeat the enemy.

Ch. 468Population Transfer Plan (First Update)

Simon and Rossiu argued over whether to sacrifice part of humanity to avoid the Anti-Spiral threat, until Hawking offered to shelter people on Ego's Planet while they sought a lasting solution. They agreed to send more than a hundred thousand prisoners and other groups, while Hawking kept Nia's hidden identity secret so he could use her to find the Anti-Spiral homeworld.

  • Rossiu argued that humanity had to limit its population and sacrifice some people, and Simon punched him and rejected the plan.
  • Hawking stopped Simon and Rossiu, brought them to Ego's Planet, and offered to shelter part of Earth's population there while they investigated the threat.
  • Simon and Rossiu agreed to Hawking's proposal and chose prisoners, captured guerrillas, and people who refused to live on the surface for the transfer.
  • Nia arrived with lunch for Simon, and Hawking left with Simon and Rossiu without revealing that she was an unwitting Anti-Spiral messenger.

Ch. 469Seven Years, Dimensional Universe Formed (Second Update)

Hawking spent seven years evolving Ancestor Space into a Dimensional Universe, greatly increasing his strength and discovering that he might be able to develop Super Saiyan 5. He ended his seclusion and decided to reunite with Wanda and their children.

  • Hawking told the others to take the prisoners away and prepare to seize the Cathedral Terra Ship using information attributed to the Spiral King.
  • Hawking integrated Spiral Power into his Supreme Power and began transforming Ancestor Space into a Dimensional Universe.
  • Seven years later, Hawking completed a universe containing one great world and fifteen small worlds, along with a reincarnation system.
  • Hawking's strength reached the pinnacle of the Multiverse Level, and he discovered his body could transform into a Golden Great Ape.
  • Hawking returned to human form and set aside his research into Super Saiyan 5 so he could spend time with Wanda and their children.

Ch. 470Main Universe Wanda Who Arrived via Dreamwalking (First Update)

Hawking reunited with Wanda and their children after seven years of creating his Dimensional Universe, and the family celebrated together. During the night, Wanda was suddenly startled when she sensed the body she occupied struggling to breathe.

  • Hawking praised Huo Shui and Huo Mu, who had mastered powerful abilities and could defeat every superhero in the Hero Alliance.
  • Hawking took Wanda and the children out to spend the day together, and they were joined by Elena, Oleg, Quicksilver Pietro, and Susan.
  • Hawking and Wanda put the children to bed and spent the night together behind a silence barrier.
  • Wanda suddenly felt the body she occupied having trouble breathing, and her expression changed from joy to alarm.

Ch. 471This Guy Really Was an Animal (2nd Update)

After Wanda’s Dream Walking visits to Universe 838 interrupted Hawking’s night with her counterpart, Hawking checked his Protagonist Templates and returned to the Gurren Lagann World. He found that the Anti-Spiral conflict had not begun, while Rossiu had kept Earth’s population below one million.

  • Wanda used Dream Walking again, woke up embarrassed after another brief visit to Universe 838, and decided to wait until the next day before trying again.
  • Hawking acknowledged Wanda’s visits, left a clone to guard the bedroom, and entered his Dimensional Universe to inspect the panel.
  • Hawking checked his Protagonist Templates and found the Dragon Ball World’s Saiyans had been defeated by Goku and Krillin, with Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz remaining on Earth.
  • Hawking loaded Simon’s template and returned to the Gurren Lagann World, where he found the Anti-Spiral conflict had not yet started.
  • Hawking scanned Earth and saw that Rossiu had kept the population below one million despite seven years passing.

Ch. 472Entering the Movie Main Universe (First Update)

After returning to the Gurren Lagann World, Hawking visited his family in the Marvel Universe and discovered that Wanda from the Movie Main Universe had entered his world through Dream Walking. When she fled after he exposed her, Hawking tracked her across the multiverse.

  • Simon urged Luo Meng to let him lead the Dai-Gurren Brigade against the Cathedral Terra Ship, but Luo Meng argued that attacking would bring the Anti-Spiral Race's pursuit and endanger Earth.
  • Hawking returned to Littner Village, reassured Simon and Rossiu, and took another group of people away before leaving the Gurren Lagann World.
  • Back in the Marvel Universe, Hawking spent time with the children while Wanda remained asleep, then sensed the Movie Main Universe Wanda arriving through Chaos Magic.
  • Wanda tried to keep Hawking away and attacked him with Chaos Magic, but he dispelled and absorbed her spells, revealing that he knew she came from another universe.
  • Wanda ended her Dream Walking and woke in a withered forest, while Hawking followed her trace and began opening a path to her universe.

Ch. 473Wanda's Rekindled Hope

Hawking crossed into Wanda’s universe, erased the Darkhold and Chthon’s influence, and helped Wanda recover her own mind. He left her with hope of having a family again by promising to find her two real children in another universe.

  • Hawking appeared before Wanda and transformed the dead forest into a paradise.
  • Wanda summoned the Darkhold and challenged Hawking, but he erased it and removed Chthon’s influence from her mind.
  • Wanda remembered her recent actions, collapsed in despair, and Hawking reassured her that she had not yet committed terrible mistakes.
  • Hawking explained that he could not resurrect Vision or the children created by Wanda’s Chaos Magic.
  • Hawking offered to find two real children from another universe for Wanda, and she accepted the idea with gratitude.
  • Wanda thanked Hawking and said his wife must be happy to have met him.

Ch. 474The Resurrected Super Heroes

Hawking resurrected several dead heroes in the universe where Ego had been defeated, then returned to his own universe after sending Tony Stark to help Peter fight Doctor Octopus. Tony arrived on the bridge and stunned Peter by revealing that he was alive.

  • Hawking revived the Oleg, Elena, and Pietro who had died in the universe and prepared to resurrect more heroes.
  • Hawking noticed cracks in the sky, inferred that Peter's spell had opened the multiverse, and traveled to the bridge where Peter fought Doctor Octopus.
  • Hawking resurrected Tony Stark, Black Widow, and Loki, then explained that he had brought them back to life.
  • Hawking sent Tony, Black Widow, and Loki to the bridge before returning to his own universe.
  • Tony blasted Doctor Octopus and trapped him, while Peter stared at Tony in shock and exclaimed that he was alive.

Ch. 475Living Tribunal (First Update)

After the Divine Tree Fruits stopped strengthening him, Hawking used his refined spatial power to leave Marvel and reach the Harry Potter World without relying on the panel. The Living Tribunal then confronted him and demanded that he either stay in Marvel or leave permanently.

  • Hawking found that consuming more Divine Tree Fruits no longer improved him, though the fruits had refined his Dimensional Universe and strengthened his spatial abilities.
  • Hawking followed the spatial marks he had left in other worlds, broke through Marvel's barrier, and arrived in the Harry Potter World.
  • Hawking realized he could now travel between worlds without the panel's one-hour limit and planned to visit the Dragon Ball World to learn Ultra Instinct.
  • As Hawking returned to Marvel, the Living Tribunal forcibly brought him to a special space and offered him the choice to remain in Marvel or leave it forever.

Ch. 476Transaction (Second Update)

Hawking negotiated with the Living Tribunal over his travels between worlds and struck a deal to eliminate Chthon in exchange for taking Universe 838 away. The Tribunal agreed to let him make more trips first, provided he checked in each time so it could conceal his aura.

  • Hawking asked why the Living Tribunal demanded that he choose between staying in the Marvel World and leaving, and learned that his actions might attract threats from other worlds.
  • Hawking asked to take the Milky Way Galaxy or Earth if he left, but the Living Tribunal said he could take nothing from this world.
  • Hawking offered to eliminate Chthon in exchange for taking Universe 838, and explained that his fused dimensional universe could contain Chthon's final attack.
  • The Living Tribunal accepted the deal, allowing Hawking to take his universe if he dealt with Chthon.
  • Hawking asked to travel to other worlds several more times to gain strength, and the Living Tribunal agreed on the condition that he check in before each trip.

Ch. 477Angels and the God of Destruction (Third Update)

Hawking returned to Earth, told Future Trunks to train before going back to his timeline, then drew Beerus and Whis out by unleashing his power. After offering them food, he arranged a spar with Beerus for a chance to learn Ultra Instinct.

  • Hawking sensed Trunks arriving from the future and told him that Goku had returned, advising him to train before going back.
  • Trunks flew to the battlefield and saw Goku sparring with Vegeta, with Android 17 and Android 18 watching.
  • Hawking flew into space and released enough energy to attract Beerus and Whis.
  • Beerus confirmed that Frieza was dead after Whis checked, then became interested in Hawking's strength.
  • Hawking offered Beerus food and proposed a spar, asking to learn Ultra Instinct if Beerus could not defeat him.
  • Beerus agreed that Whis would teach Hawking Ultra Instinct if he lasted thirty minutes against Beerus.
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