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Chapter 199 A Little Interlude with the Phantom Spirit Squad
Beneath the ever-shining, golden sunset, a dreamlike world unfolds.

The enormous cherry blossom tree, whether thousands or tens of thousands of meters tall, resembled a world tree supporting the heavens and the earth. The pink cherry blossoms intertwined to form a sky full of flowers, dyeing the sky a dreamy cherry pink.

Throughout the entire world, an endless rain of cherry blossoms falls, as beautiful as a dream.

This is the "space" that traverses countless worlds and enjoys a renowned reputation throughout the endless universe. It is the team space of the Phantom Spirit Squad, a low-level team that often roams E-rank or D-rank worlds—the Twilight Cherry Blossom Realm.
The Phantom Spirit Squad, led by Captain Yu Tanaka and consisting of members Daigo Kojima, Saburo Kawai, Chiharu Takeshita, and Aine Okamoto, is an unremarkable squad in the "space" that is now embarking on the most unrestrained revelry of their lives.

Team members Daigo Kojima, Saburo Kawai, Chiharu Takeshita, and Aine Okamoto gazed expectantly at the empty gate in the center of the open space.

With a thud, the door was gently pushed open by Captain Tanaka Yu, who held a space capsule in his hands as if it were a priceless treasure.

The team members knelt on the ground as if on a pilgrimage, clasped their hands together in a highly ritualistic manner, and prayed devoutly, their eyes fixed intently on their captain as he released the stored items from the space capsule.

It was an ordinary-looking pot and a small dish containing golden fish meat, but the pot was empty.

Do not!
As a gentle breeze blew, faint ripples spread across the pot, like waves on a lake.

There's something in the pot, it's soup!
It was crystal clear, even more transparent than pure water, almost like soup made of air!
This is the world-famous soup from the anime "Toriko" and pufferfish sashimi!
A gentle breeze carries a fragrance that is refreshing and subtle, seemingly containing a thousand flavors, yet leaving only the most beautiful memories in people's hearts. It quietly spreads, and even before tasting it, the faint fragrance has already entered one's mind.

Everyone swallowed hard, even though each of them possessed superhuman physical abilities and immense strength; even the weakest among them could destroy a concrete pillar with a single, powerful blow.

Yet they still couldn't control themselves in the face of this dreamlike beauty, their bodies trembling.

Even the strongest captain, Tanaka Yu, trembled as he picked up the tempting golden pufferfish sashimi in front of him and carefully put it into his mouth.

With a soft "ah," he took a bite. The rich, fragrant juice, carrying a wondrous energy, flowed like a clear stream from his throat into his stomach, and then exploded in his abdomen like a supernova, releasing boundless energy.

A thousand wonderful sensations collapsed within my body and mind, an immense yet extremely gentle energy, like a clear spring slowly seeping into my body and mind, or like the gentle caress of a young maiden's hands, giving every cell ultimate satisfaction.

He silently sipped his soup, his eyes already brimming with tears. An unprecedented sense of happiness and peace filled his body and mind, as if the whole world was filled with tranquility and beauty.

"Ah..." He murmured to himself, tears of emotion streaming down his face.

"Finally, finally my dream has come true..."

Teammate Daigo Kojima also wept softly, his voice filled with unbelievable joy: "It's so delicious, it's so delicious..."

"Woooooooo..."

"Woooooooo..."

A small plate of pufferfish sashimi was devoured in a few bites by the group, and a whole pot of rich soup was drunk clean, with even the spoons and the remaining broth in the pot licked clean.

Tears of gratitude flowed silently, and sobs of happiness echoed through the Cherry Blossom Realm.

He lay contentedly on the soft grass and fell into a deep sleep. It was only after a long time that Tanaka Yu woke up again and had time to check the changes in his body.

His gaze was fixed on a petal dancing in the air. He did not use the three-colored domineering aura within him, but simply flicked his finger.

The air seemed to transform into flowing water, rippling with the movement of his fingers, creating a subtle wave. A visible white shockwave pierced the air, shattering the petals along the entire line into a wisp of cherry blossom powder.

Looking at his hands with some disbelief, Tanaka Yu was even a little incredulous that he could become so strong!

Moreover, it was as if he had obtained it through hard training. The sudden increase in physical fitness did not bring him any discomfort. The strength, which was at least five times stronger than before, flowed through his body like water or a gentle breeze under his control, and he could control it freely and smoothly.

He clenched his fists, recalling the time he spent training with Zoro, one of the main characters, in the previous One Piece mission world. He remembered the arduous training and battles, the terrible torment of breaking his bones countless times, and how he finally obtained Haki and his current terrifying physical abilities.

Comparing his current increase in power, a hint of bewilderment crept into his voice. "Is this the world of pay-to-win players?"

"Just a tiny bit of delicious food can cause my strength to surge wildly."

"Unfortunately, without the enhancement of gourmet cells, this effect cannot be fully realized."

Suddenly, teammate Saburo Kawai slapped him on the shoulder, his hearty laughter filled with pride: "Captain! We're pay-to-win players now too!"

"For this mission, each of us will have at least 500 million E-level Origin Points."

"We're all rich now!"

"We're super rich now!"

"We can now eat the legendary delicacies from the world of 'Cooking Master Boy'."

"Even in the world of 'Toriko,' aside from the absolute best, we can still feast to our hearts' content on all those extraordinary foods—it'll be an absolute blast!" Hearing this, Tanaka Yu laughed along. "Yeah, we've really hit the jackpot this time!"

“However…” Then the smile on his face gradually faded.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Sanlang, I just went to the public space and met someone. Do you know who he is?"

Kawai Saburo asked, somewhat puzzled, "Who is it?"

Tanaka Yu whispered, "It's Aoki Kazuya!"

"!" Kawai Saburo's eyes immediately sharpened, like an enraged beast, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "So that bastard has finally come out again!"

"Ha! Perfect! We've made such a huge gain this time. After we digest all these Origin Points, our strength will surely increase dramatically. It's time to settle our score with him!"

"As long as I find an opportunity to re-enter the same world, I can kill him!"

His tone carried a violent killing intent, as if a slumbering beast had awakened.

Under such murderous intent, his body began to change unconsciously. His originally loose clothes were stretched into tight-fitting clothes by his rapidly expanding muscles, hard scales appeared on his skin, and two ferocious dragon horns grew on his head.

This is the power of the Fish-Fish Fruit clone that Kawai Saburo stole from Kozuki Momonosuke in the One Piece world after killing him.

Originally, he had only had this power for a short time, not even enough to fully transform him into an animal; it only gave him physical abilities surpassing those of Usopp in the main cast.

Now, after eating pufferfish and whale sashimi and drinking the rich soup of the century, his power has finally undergone a transformative surge.

At this moment, his power has probably leaped up to the level of the three calamities of Kaido's crew in One Piece, or even higher.

Kawai Saburo was very confident that he was now capable of facing off against Aoki Kazuya, who had nearly killed him in the previous mission world, and even suppressing him!
If they meet again, he will definitely wash away his shame and repay the humiliation he suffered a hundredfold!
Seeing the furious look in his teammate's eyes, Tanaka Yu frowned slightly, patted his shoulder and said again, "Don't get too excited. I haven't said what I saw him do yet."

Saburo Kawai took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

That's right, we can't get too excited. In this ever-changing "space," no one can be underestimated. Who knows what he gained from which mission or how much stronger he has become?

Besides, even if you find him, it won't help. You can't hurt each other in public spaces. Unless you're in the same mission world, you can't do anything if you meet him face to face. You can only stare at him helplessly.

Seeing that his teammates had calmed down, Tanaka Yu said in a deep voice, "He bought a Zanpakuto called Asauchi."

"And..." His eyes flickered, and after a moment's pause, he continued, his voice tinged with seriousness: "The Hogyoku!"

"The Hogyoku?" Upon hearing this name, Saburo Kawai's expression changed drastically, turning somewhat grim.

He grabbed Tanaka Yu's shoulders abruptly, his voice trembling as he asked, "Captain, are you sure you didn't see wrong? He... he really bought the Hogyoku?"

“That’s right!” Tanaka Yu’s voice was deep and certain. “It’s the Hogyoku! I saw it with my own eyes, there’s absolutely no mistake!”

"Wait! Which version of the Hogyoku is it?" Saburo Kawai asked anxiously. "There are many versions of the Bleach world, and the essence of the power system is also very different. The Hogyoku also has many different versions!"

"If it's the weaker version, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"You can't..."

Under Saburo Kawai's persistent questioning, Yu Tanaka gently shook his head, his voice heavy with emotion: "Unfortunately, it's exactly what you're thinking of."

"It's the kind of Hogyoku that costs a whopping ten million E-level Origin Points! It has a certain degree of ability to grant wishes."

"And... it's the Hogyoku from the official store!"

"What!" Saburo Kawai's face froze, then he burst out in a rage: "How is this possible!"

"How the hell is this possible?! This bastard is only separated from us by two mission worlds, how could he have so many Origin Points? Did he rob a bank?!"

"Our role-playing mission with 'Bleach' went awry this time, and I only got 800 million E of Origin. What makes him think he deserves this?!"

"and many more!"

Suddenly, Kawai Saburo realized something and looked at Captain Tanaka Yu, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes: "Captain, could it be that this guy, like us, was doing a role-playing mission in this 'Bleach' world where some kind of anomaly occurred?"

(End of this chapter)