"Asuna, it's nothing. No need to thank me," Ryujin replied casually in the guild chat.
"As the Guild Master, it's only natural to look out for everyone."
The moment he sent that message—
He couldn't help but feel a faint sense of awkwardness.
After all…
He had only uploaded part of the Sword Art Online storyline.
He had deliberately left out everything that came later—
Asuna's rise.
Her growth.
Even… her love story.
Because if he revealed everything—
Would she still choose to enter SAO?
That answer…
Was uncertain.
Changing fate—
Was never simple.
"No wonder altering a single destiny gives so many rewards…"
Ryujin muttered to himself.
Then—
His attention shifted.
He still had one reward left.
A Multiverse Lottery Draw.
"…Might as well try it."
Luck-based systems weren't something you could rely on.
But still—
There was always a bit of anticipation.
He opened the interface.
A massive spinning wheel appeared before him. At the bottom, a description glowed faintly:
[Multiverse Lottery: Capable of drawing items, abilities, creatures, and even sentient beings from across all dimensions.]
[Sentient summons will automatically become 100% loyal subordinates.]
"…That actually sounds interesting."
Ryujin tapped the wheel.
It began to spin.
Faster.
Faster.
Then slowly—
It stopped.
[Ding! Congratulations! You have obtained: Life-and-Death Bond Contract!]
"…Huh?"
Ryujin blinked.
"A contract?"
He closed his eyes—
And began reading its details.
[Life-and-Death Bond Contract]
Owner: Uchiha Ryujin
If another individual signs this contract—
They become a bound contractor.
For example—
If Tsunade signs it—
Even if she dies—
She won't truly die.
She will revive—
Through the contract.
But—
If Ryujin dies—
She dies as well.
Their lives—
Are completely linked.
Not just that—
All of the contractor's:
Life force
Talent
Chakra potential
Physical ability
Will be partially transferred to Ryujin.
At the same time—
The contractor themselves will also receive a boost—
Their talent and potential enhanced.
In simple terms—
Ryujin gains everything.
The contractor?
Gains growth—
But entrusts their life entirely to him.
"…What the hell."
Ryujin couldn't help but mutter.
"This is basically cheating."
His mind immediately began analyzing.
What limits his strength right now?
Stamina.
Chakra.
If his chakra were endless—
He could fight multiple Kage-level opponents alone.
Even challenge legends like the Sage of Six Paths.
And stamina?
Ryujin wasn't just a ninjutsu specialist.
He was a dual practitioner—
Chakra and taijutsu.
Even if his chakra ran dry—
He could still fight.
And taijutsu—
Was no joke.
Just look at Might Guy.
With the Eight Gates, he could distort space itself with a single kick.
If Ryujin had infinite stamina—
Infinite chakra—
Then his combat power—
Would reach an unimaginable level.
And now—
This contract…
Gave him exactly that possibility.
Because every contractor—
Would become his battery.
Their talent.
Their strength.
Their potential.
All feeding back into him.
"…This is huge."
Before—
Breaking beyond late Kage-level had been nearly impossible.
His body.
His chakra.
Had already reached their limits.
But now?
With enough contractors—
Even a fraction of their combined talent—
Would push him forward.
Breaking human limits.
Stepping into the realm of—
True gods.
And the best part?
He could use this contract—
To build a force.
An elite unit.
Imagine—
A personal assassination squad.
Every member bound by the contract.
No betrayal.
No rebellion.
Only loyalty.
And in return—
They grow stronger.
While he—
Grows even stronger.
"A win-win…"
Ryujin nodded slowly.
"Actually…"
"A win-win-win."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"This is definitely a good item."
Of course—
He hadn't forgotten something.
The Origin Threads.
Compared to that—
This contract was just a shortcut.
Because absorbing the origin of a world—
Was the true path to ultimate power.
But that path…
Was slow.
Dangerously slow.
Because this was the power of an entire world.
Could a human body absorb it instantly?
Impossible.
Even slightly increasing the speed—
Could destroy him instantly.
Best case—
His soul shatters.
Worst case—
Complete annihilation.
Just touching it slightly before—
Had already pushed him into a deep coma.
So now—
He had to proceed carefully.
Slowly.
Steadily.
"…If I could absorb it all at once…"
He chuckled softly.
"I'd already be a Creator God."
But reality—
Wasn't that simple.
Still—
With the contract assisting his growth—
And the Origin Threads refining his foundation—
His future…
Was limitless.
For the first time—
Ryujin truly saw it.
A clear path forward.
"…Looks like this guild…"
He murmured quietly.
"…isn't useless after all."
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