However, there were also hidden dangers, as Jingliu was plagued by the "Affliction of Immortality"... well, to put it simply, it was something akin to a killing urge or inner demons. Because of this, when merging with another person, one's own spirit had to bear a significant burden.
"Right, if I appear before the audience with another identity and attract their attention, how will the fans be calculated?" Sparkle asked again.
[As long as it is the person themselves]
"That's not bad."
Sparkle looked at her Character Inheritance Card.
It was these Character Inheritance Cards that gave Sparkle inspiration.
Just like how Aizen could instantly change his appearance with a dab of hair gel, it was actually quite simple for Sparkle to change her image.
As long as she resonated with Jingliu, Sparkle would have white hair, her Byakugan would turn blood-red due to Jingliu's power, and her Chakra nature would also mutate.
Then, if she changed her hairstyle and replaced the eye-covering veil with a mask, it would be a new alias. This was better than simply using Sparkle's Genjutsu with Star Rail Sparkle.
"Right, can I establish a new 'fictional' character?" Sparkle asked again.
[During the promotion test, you can apply to add role-playing content, but the production crew and stage will not provide additional services]
[All additional content must be reasonable and not cause OOC; content that deviates from the Anime Series itself will not be approved]
Sparkle understood.
She could go and play other characters now, but the stage wouldn't provide an identity; she would have to play using her own identity. But this world was real, and to create a new character meant deceiving this entire world.
But... wasn't this challenge good?
A true idol never feared challenges.
"Land of Waves, hmm, there should still be some time. I can prepare in advance."
The Land of Waves mission should be in April, so from November to March, there was about half a year.
Sparkle had originally intended to concentrate on passing the "promotion test" first, but given the current situation, this half-year gap was somewhat unexpected.
"It's a shame there are no Anime Series broadcasts, otherwise, there would be more Popularity Points."
As for fans and such, those would only come after the Land of Waves storyline.
"Stage, is there any way my beautiful figure can be appreciated by the audience on a daily basis?" Sparkle asked.
[According to the plot development, the stage will adjust the Anime Series schedule, increasing or decreasing episodes]
[After successfully being promoted and becoming a regular, permissions will be expanded, or through channels like the Popularity Shop or salary rewards]
[In addition, during plot points that require flashbacks, the stage will conduct reshoots]
[Under certain circumstances, personal requests, or with sponsorship, a 24-hour live broadcast can be initiated]
The stage was quite diligent, immediately proposing several options.
The last one, the non-stop live broadcast, was truly astonishing. However, Sparkle didn't think a 24-hour broadcast would be very effective. An Anime Series "edits" an event into twenty minutes of content, making the plot very compact, but if it were expanded to twenty-four hours, it would be hard to say.
"But if it were daily scenes, that would be nice..."
And maybe some people just liked watching cute girls.
"Let's investigate the current situation in the Land of Waves first, then make a plan."
Not bad, the combat mode was based on the cover art 2333
From Pixiv's 94162089. The character is Nakiri Ayame.
Since Sparkle also had white hair and red pupils when resonating with Jingliu, they were actually quite similar 2333
There's still some time before the Land of Waves, and Lady Sparkle wants to do something big, so she needs time to prepare (laughs).
Currently gathering material on Naruko...
Requesting collection and recommendation support~
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Silly Audiences Always Think in Strange Directions
Today was a rare day off, and the temperature was also very suitable, making it a perfect day for a walk.
Sparkle clasped her hands in front of her, taking small, elegant steps as she strolled through the streets of Konohagakure.
Sparkle's steps were small, each one less than half a footstep. Her kimono was form-fitting, but another meaning of form-fitting was that Sparkle couldn't stride freely.
However, Sparkle's movements made her demeanor not appear constrained, as if the clothes were not limiting her at all; she was simply strolling at a leisurely pace.
Everything had a sense of "naturalness."
This was an improvement in "acting."
It wasn't an improvement in acting ability, but rather integrating acting into her daily life, as if it were part of her life.
It wasn't about performing gentleness, nor was it about performing "Yamato Nadeshiko," but about exuding that refined and virtuous aura from within.
According to Master Jingliu's arrangement, Sparkle had maximized the restrictions of the training mode, limiting her to the degree of a "weak woman."
Gravity pressed down on her body, and the clothes themselves also had immense restraints and pressures. But this level was just right for training.
The effect of strolling in this manner was even better than Sparkle desperately cultivating.
"Truly worthy of Master Jingliu," Sparkle couldn't help but marvel in her heart.
"I see. So that's it. Infusing chakra into the soles of your feet. Even without taking a step, your speed is still fast. No, is it faster than walking?"
A voice came from the side.
"Good day. Sasuke-kun."
Sparkle turned to the side.
Sasuke, with his hands in his pockets, was observing Sparkle.
After Kakashi's hint earlier, Sasuke had become curious.
Sparkle seemed unhurried, yet her speed was astonishing. "Is it weighted training? No, resistance? Using chakra to finely control your movement distance. Is this also training?"
Instead of altering the movement itself, he used chakra to assist his actions. Sasuke was somewhat surprised by Sparkle's control over chakra and muscles.
Since last time, Sasuke had also tied weights to himself. He knew very well how much a difference weighted training made to one's movements. Every action was affected. But Sparkle looked so natural. This level of control was simply astonishing.
"You could say that, but you wouldn't be able to reach this level," Sparkle said.
"Why?" Sasuke was very curious.
"My senses are much sharper than ordinary people's, so I can perceive the outside world by emitting chakra. This is a very delicate task. Do you understand?"
Sasuke naturally understood.
Sparkle had been doing this for ten years. Her fine control over chakra, compared to his own, was like the difference between heaven and earth.
"And here I was, feeling smug about myself," Sasuke lamented internally.
But the title of "Uchiha Pressure King" was not for nothing.
When a genius worked harder and more diligently than himself, Sasuke realized that what he had done so far was not enough.
"Sparkle, train me," Sasuke said in a deep voice. "Kakashi is too lazy, but I can't go on like this. I have things I must do, people I must kill, so... please train me!"
Sasuke Uchiha had a mission he had to complete: to kill the man who had annihilated the Uchiha Clan, to kill his own older brother.
"Sparkle!" As the two were talking, a shouting voice came from a distance.
With such spirited voices, both Sparkle and Sasuke immediately recognized who it was.
"Ah, Sasuke! Why are you with Sparkle?!" The person running over from a distance was, naturally, Naruto.
Naruto was quite happy upon seeing Sparkle, but after running over, he saw Sasuke.
Naruto immediately became displeased.
"Since you're both here—let's begin."
Sparkle said.
"Huh? What?" Naruto looked bewildered; he was still out of the loop.
Sparkle ignored the two and headed towards the forest by the village.
Sparkle's attention was then drawn to the suddenly broadcasted scene.
The scene was not of the present, but of Sasuke's training. Besides that, it also showed Naruto at home reading ninja scrolls.
Although it was a day off, both of them had clearly started training early in the morning.
[Reporting for duty]
[First!]
[Those are the same weighted weights from the OP]
[Starting to pad the episode again]
[Hey, the person in front, I've been watching you for a long time. You've been saying it's padding since episode one. If you want to watch, watch; if not, get lost.]
[Don't pay attention to people like that. They're the type who would finish watching MyGO and then post a bullet comment saying "that was padding." If you respond to them, you've already lost.]
[So strange, I feel like my wife is even more charming today, prpr]
[Quick, pull up your skirt, let me lick the ice cream!]
[I think we should crowdfund a pair of boots for Sparkle. Those little feet must be cooped up in boots all day, surely that's a delectable sight.]
[Someone, please take this 'Porridge Brother' away!]
The original sixth episode was supposed to be the Land of Waves arc, but the Dimensional Popularity Stage had added an episode of daily life here.
Sparkle was naturally happy about this, as it meant she could harvest more popularity.
"What are we doing here?" Naruto, still bewildered, followed Sasuke and Sparkle to the outskirts.
[As expected of you, still out of the loop]
[So, my wife's control over chakra is that strong]
[Looks like training. This episode is definitely a training episode. I predict the next one will be big.]
[Will episodes seven and eight be swimsuit episodes?]
[This is a long arc, where would swimsuit episodes come from?]
[I saw Molotov say they wanted to critique this season's new anime, and it seems like they'll talk about the Ninja Path.]
[Damn, didn't get to hear Hachiya's review, but got Molotov instead. What bad luck.]
[Grass (a plant)]
[Just don't jinx it; I'd rather he set the pace.]
[We can just flame him then.]
The audience chattered amongst themselves. These people discussing Hachiya and Molotov seemed to be well-known anime YouTubers on the video site.
"Of course, it's for training," Sparkle said, walking to the base of the tree. "Naruto, Sasuke, your potential is immense. Even if you encounter a Chunin, you have a chance to hold your own. But your control over Chakra is very rough and simplistic."
Sparkle continued as she walked up the tree.
She just walked up, her feet seemingly adhering to the tree.
Naruto and Sasuke's eyes widened.
[Damn]
[As expected of Lord Sparkle, she actually did this so easily]
[Walking up a tree with your feet, oh man, my lost chuunibyou soul is still chasing me]
[If Sparkle turns upside down, won't her skirt flip up?]
[LOL, haven't you heard of anti-gravity skirts in anime?]
The netizens were truly something else, their imaginations going to absurd lengths, leaving even Sparkle a bit speechless.
However, the netizens were destined to be disappointed. Sparkle's kimono was form-fitting, so it wouldn't lift even if she turned upside down.
Sparkle walked from the trunk to a branch, hanging upside down from it. "This is the first stage of training. If you can complete it within a week, hmm... got it, I'll treat you to a trip to a hot spring inn~"
[It's over, no swimsuit episode!]
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