But there was a hidden danger. Jingliu was troubled by "Demonic Possession"... Simply put, it was something like murderous impulses or inner demons. Because of that, when merging with her, Sparkle's mind would have to bear a heavy burden.
"By the way, if I appear before the audience under another identity and draw their attention, how will the fans be counted?" Sparkle asked again.
As long as it is you in person, it counts.
"That's not bad."
Sparkle looked at her Character Inheritance Card.
It was these Character Inheritance Cards that had given Sparkle an idea.
Just like how Aizen could instantly change his image by slicking back his hair with pomade, changing Sparkle's appearance was actually quite simple.
As long as she resonated with Jingliu, Sparkle's hair would turn white, her Byakugan would turn blood-red under Jingliu's power, and even the nature of the Chakra in her body would mutate.
Then, all she had to do was change her hairstyle and replace her eye-covering veil with a mask, and she would have a new persona. It was better than relying purely on the Genjutsu of Star Rail's Sparkle.
"By the way, can I establish an entirely fictional character?" Sparkle asked again.
During the Promotion Test, you may apply to add additional acting content, but the production team and stage will not provide extra services.
All additional content must be reasonable and must not result in OOC. Content detached from the anime itself will not be approved.
Sparkle roughly understood.
She could now play other characters, but the stage would not provide an identity. She would have to perform under her own identity. But this world was real. Creating a new person meant deceiving the entire world.
But... wasn't that challenge rather appealing?
A true idol never feared a challenge.
"The Land of Waves... Hmm, there should still be some time. I can start preparing in advance."
The Land of Waves mission should take place in April, which meant that from November to March, she had nearly half a year.
Sparkle had originally planned to focus all her efforts on passing the Promotion Test first, but given the current situation, having nearly half a year free was rather unexpected.
"What a shame there's no anime airing. That means no more Popularity Points."
As for things like fans, those would only come after the Land of Waves arc.
"Stage, is there any way for the audience to appreciate my dazzling everyday appearance?" Sparkle asked.
Based on plot progression, the stage will adjust the anime schedule, adding or reducing episodes.
After successfully passing the promotion and becoming a full member, your permissions will expand. Alternatively, access may be obtained through the Popularity Store, Filming Fee Rewards, and other means.
Additionally, when the plot requires memory scenes, the stage will conduct supplementary filming.
If certain scene requirements are met, through personal application, or upon obtaining sponsorship, a twenty-four-hour reality show may be activated.
The stage was quite conscientious, immediately offering several solutions.
That final uninterrupted Live Broadcast option was especially outrageous. Still, Sparkle did not think a twenty-four-hour broadcast would work particularly well. Anime condensed an event into twenty minutes, keeping the plot tight, but if it were stretched to twenty-four hours, that was another matter.
"But it would be nice for everyday scenes..."
Besides, some people might simply enjoy watching cute girls.
"I'll first investigate the Land of Waves' current situation, then make a plan."
That's right, the battle mode was based on the large cover illustration, hahaha.
From Pixiv, 94162089. The character is Nakiri Ayame.
Since Sparkle also had white hair and red eyes when resonating with Jingliu, they really did look somewhat alike, hahaha.
There was still some time before the Land of Waves. Lady Sparkle was going to do something big, so she needed time to prepare. (Laugh)
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Today was a rare day off, and the temperature was just right. It was a perfect day for a walk.
Sparkle held her hands before her and took tiny steps as she elegantly strolled through the streets of Konoha.
Sparkle's steps were very small, each one less than half a foot-length. Her kimono fit closely, but another consequence of that close fit was that Sparkle could not spread her legs very far.
Yet Sparkle's movements kept her from looking constrained. It was as though her clothes imposed no restrictions at all, and she was merely taking a leisurely stroll.
Everything carried an air of effortless naturalness.
This was an improvement in her "acting."
It was not an improvement in her performance ability, but more like she had integrated acting into her everyday routine and her life.
She was not trying to act gentle, nor was she performing as a "Yamato Nadeshiko." Rather, she had to radiate that refined, graceful, and virtuous temperament from within.
Following Master Jingliu's arrangements, Sparkle had pushed the restrictions of her training mode as far as possible. She had practically been limited to the level of a "frail young woman."
Gravity weighed down her body, while the clothes themselves imposed tremendous restraint and pressure. Yet this level was just right for training.
The effects of walking like this were actually even better than when Sparkle trained desperately.
"Master Jingliu truly is amazing," Sparkle could not help sighing inwardly.
"I see. By attaching Chakra beneath your feet, you don't need to widen your stride while moving, yet your speed doesn't slow down. No, is it actually faster than walking?"
A voice came from beside her.
"Good day, Sasuke."
Sparkle turned toward the side.
Sasuke, his hands in his pockets, was observing Sparkle.
After Kakashi had pointed it out to him before, Sasuke had begun paying attention.
Sparkle appeared to be moving leisurely, but her speed was astonishing. "Is it Weighted Training Gear? No, resistance? You're using precise Chakra control to regulate your movement distance. Is this training too?"
Rather than changing the movement itself, she used Chakra to assist her actions. Sasuke was somewhat surprised by Sparkle's control over both Chakra and her muscles.
Since last time, Sasuke had also tied Weighted Training Gear onto himself. He knew exactly how much such weights affected movement. Every action would be influenced. Yet Sparkle looked completely natural. Her control was simply incredible.
"More or less. But you can't achieve this level," Sparkle said.
"Why?" Sasuke cared greatly about the answer.
"My senses are sharper than those of ordinary people, so I can perceive the outside world by releasing Chakra. It's an extremely delicate task. You understand, don't you?"
Of course Sasuke understood.
Sparkle had been doing this for ten years. Compared to him, her precise Chakra control was worlds apart.
"And I was actually feeling smug and complacent before," Sasuke sighed inwardly.
But the title of Uchiha Pressure King was not earned for nothing.
When a genius worked harder and endured more hardship than he did, Sasuke realized that what he had done before was still not enough.
"Sparkle, train me." Sasuke spoke in a low voice. "Kakashi is far too lazy, but this can't continue. There are things I must do. There are people I must kill, so... please train me!"
Sasuke Uchiha had a mission he absolutely had to fulfill: kill the man who had exterminated the Uchiha Clan, kill his own older brother.
"Sparkle!" While the two were talking, a shout came from the distance.
Both Sparkle and Sasuke recognized that energetic voice at once.
"Ah, Sasuke! Why are you with Sparkle?!" The person running over from afar was naturally Naruto.
Naruto had been quite happy when he spotted Sparkle, but after running closer, he saw Sasuke too.
Naruto immediately became displeased.
"Since you're both here—then let's begin."
Sparkle said.
"Huh? Begin what?" Naruto looked utterly confused. He was still completely out of the loop.
Sparkle ignored the two of them and headed toward the forest outside the village.
At that moment, Sparkle's attention was drawn to the screen that had suddenly begun broadcasting.
It was not footage of the present, but scenes of Sasuke training, along with Naruto reading ninja scrolls at home.
Though it was a day off, the two had clearly started training early in the morning.
[Here to check in.]
[First!]
[It's the same Weighted Training Gear from the OP.]
[They're padding things out again.]
[The person above, I've been watching you for a long time. You've been calling it padding since episode one. Watch if you want, get lost if you don't.]
[Don't bother with that kind of person. They're the type who finish watching MyGO and then post danmaku saying "What a drag." If you engage with them, you lose.]
[So strange. I feel like my wife is even more charming today, prpr.]
[Quick, pull up her skirt so I can lick the ice cream!]
[I think we should crowdfund a pair of boots for Sparkle. Those little feet being inside boots all day would definitely make for a delicious meal.]
[Someone, hurry up and take the porridge-bar guy away!]
The original sixth episode should already have been the Land of Waves arc, but the Dimensional Popularity Stage had unexpectedly inserted a slice-of-life episode here.
Sparkle was naturally pleased. It meant she could harvest more Popularity Points.
"What did we come out here for?" Naruto followed Sasuke and Sparkle into the outskirts in complete confusion. He was still dazed.
[As expected of you, still out of the loop.]
[So my wife's Chakra control is this strong.]
[Looks like training. This episode is definitely a training episode. I'm guessing the next episode is going to be huge.]
[Episode seven or eight will be a swimsuit episode, right?]
[This is a long-running series. What swimsuit episode could there be?]
[I saw Molotov say he wanted to complain about this season's new anime. It seems he'll talk about Ninja Path.]
[Damn, we didn't get Hachiya's review and got Molotov instead. What bad luck.]
[Grass, a type of plant.]
[Just don't jinx it. I'd rather he start drama.]
[We can just flame him when the time comes.]
The viewers chattered among themselves. The Hachiya and Molotov they mentioned seemed to be well-known anime content creators on a video platform.
"Of course it's for training." Sparkle walked beneath a tree. "Naruto, Sasuke, both of you have great potential. Even against a Chunin, you might have a chance to hold your own. But your Chakra control is far too rough and simplistic."
As she spoke, Sparkle walked up the tree.
She simply walked upward, as though her feet had adhered to the trunk.
Naruto and Sasuke's eyes widened at once.
[Damn.]
[As expected of Lady Sparkle, she accomplished something like this so easily.]
[Climbing a tree by stepping on it with both feet... Oof, my dead chuunibyou soul is still chasing me.]
[If Sparkle turns upside down, will her skirt turn upside down too?]
[I'm dying. Haven't you heard of 2D anti-gravity skirts?]
The netizens truly were talented. Their imaginations immediately went in absurd directions, leaving even Sparkle somewhat speechless.
However, the netizens were destined to be disappointed. Sparkle's kimono fit closely, so even if she turned upside down, it would not lift in the slightest.
Sparkle walked from the trunk onto a branch, then hung upside down beneath it. "This is the first stage of training. If you can complete it within a week, hmm... I know. Then I'll treat you to a trip to a hot spring inn~"
[It's over, there's no swimsuit episode anymore!]
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