Soaring Attributes

Rod, feeling somewhat bored after who knew how long had passed, prepared to leave the underground research facility.

Training nonstop was far too dull. After working so hard for so long, couldn't he enjoy himself a little?

'Open the panel.' At Rod's command, the system panel appeared before him.

Infinite Transcendence System

Host: Rod

Gender: Male

Age: 23

Race: Human

Constitution: 2485 [The average for an ordinary adult male is 1]

Strength: 2480

Agility: 2478

Spirit: 2670

Talents:

Infinite Transcendence (No so-called bottlenecks remain. Transcend infinitely and continuously surpass one's own limits. Theoretically, there is no upper limit.)

Max-Level Sukuna Panel (100%)

Abilities:

Slash Technique [Dismantle], Slash Technique [Cleave], Reverse Cursed Technique, Domain Expansion [Malevolent Shrine], Flame Technique [Open], Blood Manipulation, Ten Shadows Technique, World-Cutting Slash, Ryomen Sukuna's True Form, Technique: Idle Transfiguration

Weapons:

Cursed Tool: Kamutoke, Cursed Tool: Hiten

Items:

None

Rod's attributes had now reached a terrifying two thousand-plus points. Continuing his training would certainly still improve them, but that method was simply too boring. Right now, Rod only wanted to take a break. Being too hasty was not necessarily a good thing—haste made waste.

He had already entered the pinnacle echelon of this world, enough to contend with those terrifying Magic Gods. He was certain that he could truly split the planet beneath his feet with a full-force strike.

If it came down to fighting with physical strength alone, no one in this world could match him.

However, the Magic Gods of this world were absurdly unreasonable. The power they had comprehended had reached the conceptual level. It was honestly impressive that this tiny planet could contain so many big shots.

If he wanted to completely defeat a Magic God, Rod would have to try comprehending the power of concepts, then combine it with the slash technique he was familiar with to unleash slashes capable of severing concepts.

Although he possessed a cheat-like talent, it could only continually improve and break through in terms of attributes. As for comprehension of higher realms, he could only rely on his own insight.

Or he could find some godforsaken place, hide there for several years, cultivate bitterly, then use his increased absolute attributes to crush everything in one sweep. Overwhelming strength could defeat all techniques.

At that thought, Rod's mouth twitched. What kind of cowardly strategy was that? It didn't suit his personality at all, so he decisively discarded it.

While lost in thought, Rod dispelled the Chimera Shadow Garden that had been maintained for an unknown length of time. The moment the domain was released, the small amount of cursed energy leaking from him seemed to become tangible, affecting the surrounding space.

Just that slight leakage of cursed energy made the entire underground research facility begin to tremble. Cracks slowly spread across the walls in every direction. The building materials of this underground facility were all top-grade; otherwise, Rod might have ended up burying himself underground.

District 7.

Misaka Mikoto was drinking a beverage and gazing at the distant scenery when several delinquents surrounded her with teasing expressions.

"Hey, that girl isn't going to be okay, is she?"

"Let's contact Judgment first."

Two passing high school students looked worriedly at Misaka Mikoto, who was surrounded by the delinquents.

"This city really never lets anyone get bored, does it?" Misaka Mikoto sighed as she looked at the delinquents foolishly surrounding her.

Before Misaka Mikoto could make a move, the ground beneath her feet began to shake. She paused in surprise.

"An earthquake?"

"R-Run! It's an earthquake!" The delinquents who had just been surrounding Misaka Mikoto scattered in terror, leaving behind a helpless-looking Misaka Mikoto.

The earthquake lasted for several minutes before gradually coming to a stop.

Inside the Windowless Building, Aleister opened his tightly shut eyes.

"He has become stronger."

'That's right. The otherworlder's power has now reached a point where he cannot be manipulated at will.' There seemed to be a hint of gloating in Aiwass's calm voice. He truly was an angel of mischief.

"The plan can be adjusted accordingly." These words showed Aleister's acknowledgment of Rod's strength. So long as it did not have too great an impact on the plan, he could make some concessions.

'Do you regret not getting rid of him back then?' Aiwass asked.

"No. Rather, if used properly, he can become the greatest assistance." Aleister answered expressionlessly. In his eyes, everything in the world could be considered a chess piece. Even he himself could be a piece to sacrifice.

In order to achieve his goal, that terrifying obsession was enough to make even Magic Gods feel fear.

"Haah..." Stretching lazily, Rod arrived on the surface. Having gone without food for a long time, he was preparing to find something to eat.

"Hm? Why are there so many children?" Rod looked at a group of children gathered around a food cart selling crepes.

"Break time is one hour, so please don't wander too far." Watching the young woman dressed like a tour guide, Rod finally understood. These children were probably part of a group visiting Academy City, while their parents were taking the opportunity to decide whether to send them here to study.

"Crepes? Sure, why not." Seeing that there was only one crepe cart nearby, Rod joined the long line.

"Looks like we came at the wrong time."

"There are so many people~"

A familiar voice came from behind him. He instinctively turned around, and the first thing he saw was a flower wreath. That distinctive feature stood out like a landmark—who else could it be but Uiharu Kazari? Along with her were Saten Ruiko, Misaka Mikoto, and Shirai Kuroko, the four girls who made up the Railgun quartet. Judging by the situation, this was their first meeting. No wonder this place looked familiar—it was the beginning of the plot of A Certain Scientific Railgun.

"Eh? Mr. Rod!?" Uiharu Kazari cried out when she saw the familiar face turn around.

"Hey, mister!?" Misaka Mikoto shouted in surprise the instant she saw Rod.

Seeing Misaka Mikoto so excited, Shirai Kuroko immediately froze solid, her entire body collapsing into an "orz" pose, leaving Saten Ruiko unsure how to even begin commenting on it.

"Oh, it's been a while. How long has it been again?" Rod asked a rather strange question, making Misaka Mikoto pause in confusion.

"Huh? About three weeks, I guess. Why are you asking something so weird, mister?"

"I told you, don't call me mister." Rod flicked Misaka Mikoto on the forehead with his index finger, making the girl cry out in pain. She covered her forehead and shot him a red-faced glare.

Seeing this seemingly flirtatious exchange, Shirai Kuroko looked as though she had witnessed the end of the world. She repeatedly slammed her forehead against the ground, leaving Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari sweating nervously.

They hurriedly pulled Shirai Kuroko back up and stopped her from "self-harming."