Starting with One Piece, a Multiverse Simulation

In order to prevent tragedies like those of Sayo and Ieyasu from happening, he must kill Oni no Ouka here!

Human potential is incredibly powerful, and the factors that unleash this potential are determined by human will and beliefs.

Tatsumi's will and beliefs are now incredibly firm, so he will become incredibly powerful!

According to Wood, the power unleashed by this will and belief is called "burst" in shonen anime.

When a villain enters this state, their life is usually on a countdown. Moreover, if the target of this power surge is a chosen one of the world, their combat power at this moment is the strongest in the world, without exception.

When the protagonist unleashes their full power, no one can outdo them in showing off. Even the strongest boss will have to kneel down and sing "Conquer" when faced with a protagonist in this state.

Europa is merely a named elite monster, far from being a boss, so its current fate is quite predictable.

(Just a quick shout-out to my new book on my main account, "Don't Even Think About Winning Me Over" (▽｀))

Chapter 407 A Special Cultivation Method?

Wood and Akame, who were originally about to rescue him, were stunned when they saw Tatsumi, who was about to be killed, suddenly erupt in excitement and began to suppress Ouka with a broken sword.

The most surprised person should be Oka, who is Tatsumi's opponent at this moment.

He simply couldn't understand why the kid who seemed about to kick the bucket one second suddenly revived like he'd been injected with steroids, and even became stronger as if he'd been given a cheat code.

"clang------!"

Tatsumi's cracked longsword struck Oka's greatsword, producing a sound like a thunderclap.

The immense power even made Oka feel a tingling sensation in his arm, and he looked at Tatsumi, who was now acting like a madman, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

Tatsumi is now completely undefensive; all he does is attack, attack, attack!

He had no intention of living, but with the determination to die, he planned to take Oka with him before he died.

In this way, Oka would no longer be able to harm the families of those he had murdered.

Because of his fearlessness and the enhanced physical abilities after "going into overdrive," Ouka's injuries began to increase, and due to excessive blood loss, his physical strength and consciousness began to give out.

"Kid, I'm the captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison. If you kill me..."

Before Oka could finish speaking, a dazzling slash ripped across his neck, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Seeing Ouka lying in a pool of blood, Tatsumi, who had just unleashed his power, felt a strong sense of exhaustion wash over him. His consciousness and vision gradually blurred, and he eventually collapsed completely in the alley.

Almost the instant Tatsumi collapsed, Wood and Akame appeared in the alley. Akame rushed to Tatsumi to check on him, and only after confirming that he was not in any danger did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Wood walked up to Oka and looked at Oka's corpse, muttering to himself, "Don't you understand the principle that villains die from talking too much? Why do you have to keep talking in front of the protagonist and give him a buff?"

After this series of outrageous moves, it's practically impossible for you to escape unscathed.

Not long after Wood and Akame appeared, Leone also followed the scent to the alley and looked at Oka lying in a pool of blood and the unconscious Tatsumi, saying, "I knew the BOSS must have taken precautions, but I didn't expect it to be the two of you."

"I think you may have misunderstood. Although we watched from the sidelines the whole time, we never made a move. Tatsumi killed Oni Ouka himself."

Of course, the victory was quite lucky, and he also suffered quite a few injuries.

Leone was quite surprised to hear what Wood said. Although she had agreed to hand over Oka to Tatsumi, she didn’t really believe that Tatsumi could kill Oka. That’s why she killed another target as quickly as possible and rushed here.

When Tatsumi woke up again, it was already the next morning. When he woke up with his body wrapped in bandages, he found that he had returned to the Night Raid's base.

As for how he got back, Tatsumi had no recollection of it, but he did seem to remember that he had definitely killed the mission target, Oni-Ouka.

When Tatsumi walked out of the room covered in bandages, the other members of Night Raid were doing their own things, but their reactions to seeing Tatsumi came out were all different.

Brand and Leone looked at him with satisfaction, while Hill and Lubbock nodded in greeting. Even the most arrogant Mine glanced at Tatsumi, then snorted and turned away.

At this moment, Tatsumi finally realized that through this mission, his comrades in "Night Raid" had clearly truly accepted him.

"Tatsumi, you did a good job last night. You can rest and recover at the base for the next few days."

"Because the captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison has been assassinated, there's widespread panic in the capital. We probably won't be taking any further action anytime soon."

Upon hearing Akame's and Wood's report from last night, Najenda was undeniably satisfied with Tatsumi's performance.

She has a strong sense of justice and considerable potential. Although she lacks combat experience, experience is something that can be learned and accumulated, unlike the previous two aspects.

Because the capital is currently in a state of unrest, the Night Raid members have had to temporarily retreat to their base, where they are enjoying a long-awaited few-day holiday.

Even during his vacation, Brand continued to train his body without interruption. Tatsumi originally wanted to join in, but Brand refused because his injuries had not yet healed.

According to what the other party said, while diligent training is a good thing, it should be done within one's limits. Tatsumi's body has not fully recovered yet, and if he does intensive training, it will only put a huge burden on his growing body.

Brand refused to let him participate in training, and lying in bed all the time was too boring, so Tatsumi could only find Wood and Lubbock, the only two remaining male comrades from the night raid.

Brand once said that Wood was the strongest in "Night Raid". After experiencing this incident, Tatsumi became even more determined to become stronger. So he had long wanted to find an opportunity to ask Wood how to become stronger.

"Lubbock, are you sure this position is okay? You know, it's one thing for others, but Akame and Mine are extremely perceptive."

Akame is chosen because she is a top-tier assassin with years of experience, while Mine's exceptional eyesight stems from her role as a sniper.

On the outskirts of the night raid stronghold, in a bamboo forest area, two young figures were gathered, seemingly discussing something furtively.

The green-haired boy was very dissatisfied with the question raised by the other boy and directly retorted: "Are you kidding me? My 'Cross Tail' can withstand the weight of the entire Night Raid team. How could there be any problem with just the two of us?"

"And you can rest assured about this location; it's the best spot I found after multiple reconnaissance trips. No matter how sharp Mine or Akame are, they definitely won't be able to spot this blind spot."

Hearing Lubbock's words, Wood finally looked relieved and then said, "It should be about time, right?"

After calculating the time, Wood and Lubbock nodded in unison, then leaped up and stood on the steel wire of "Cross Tail," lying down on a section of the wall.

Beneath the wall, a thick fog swirled, and the faint sounds of women's voices and flowing water could be heard. However, just as Wood and Lubbock were about to use their titanium alloy dog ​​eyes to pierce through the white fog and enjoy the beautiful scenery, an uninvited guest suddenly barged into their territory.

"Wood, Lubbock, I've been looking for you for ages, what are you doing..."

Looking at Wood and Lubbock standing in the air, Tatsumi initially thought the two were doing some special training and was about to greet them when he suddenly saw a blur appear in front of him at a speed that was beyond his sight.

And before he could speak, they covered his mouth and dragged him into the bamboo grove.

The opponent's strength and speed were so great that Tatsumi had no chance to resist at all. By the time he reacted, he was already hundreds of meters away from the opponent!

As soon as the hand covering his mouth was removed, Tatsumi looked at Wood, who was standing in front of him with a bewildered expression, and asked, "Wood, what were you doing just now?"

Just as Tatsumi asked his question, Lubbock arrived shortly after. When he saw Wood looking at him, Lubbock breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, indicating that there was no problem.

After seeing Lubbock's actions, Wood slowly breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Tatsumi and said, "Tatsumi, do you know that you almost killed us just now?"

What we just did was a matter of life and death; the slightest mistake could lead to utter destruction!

Hearing Wood speak so solemnly, Tatsumi seemed intimidated by Wood's imposing aura and swallowed hard before saying apologetically, "I'm so sorry, I just wanted to talk to you guys..."

By the way, you guys must be undergoing some kind of rather rigorous special training, right?

Upon hearing Wood's words, Tatsumi couldn't help but show a look of admiration and longing. Sure enough, Brother Brand was right. Wood only appeared carefree on the surface, but in reality, he had never been lazy for a moment.

Looking into Tatsumi's unadulterated gaze of worship, Wood blushed slightly, but in order to maintain his tall and imposing image, he had to continue putting on the act.

"Since you've figured it out, there's nothing I can do. That's right, Lubbock and I were actually doing some rather rigorous special training just now."

This special training is to hone our ability to conceal our presence and our eyesight. I believe you understand how crucial these two points are for an assassin, right?

Upon hearing Wood's words, Tatsumi nodded frantically, like a chicken pecking at rice.

Putting aside his keen eyesight, Tatsumi gained a profound understanding of the importance of concealing his presence when he assassinated Eucharista.

If he had been able to perfectly conceal his presence from the beginning, then when he ambushed Europa at the start, he could have at least inflicted some injuries, if not killed outright, which would have prevented Europa from having such a difficult time later on.

For an assassin, knowing how to use the surrounding environment to conceal themselves is an essential skill.

Leone seems to have mentioned before that Wood and Lubbock are the best at disguising themselves during night raids.

Now Tatsumi believes he has finally found the reason: these two have been secretly training themselves in places where no one can see them.

Hearing Wood's explanation to Tatsumi, Lubbock couldn't help but blush a little. Although he prided himself on being as thick-skinned as an old dog, he was clearly no match for his old friend.

This was the first time he had ever seen someone describe voyeurism as something sacred and noble, and the newcomer was completely bewildered by Wood's flattery.

Just looking at Tatsumi's burning, worshipful gaze, Lubbock felt a pang of heartache...

"Wood, can I join your special training? I also want to become stronger as soon as possible, so I won't be a burden to everyone anymore, and I want to become a mature assassin."

Seeing Tatsumi's warm and sincere gaze, Wood was stunned. Had he gone too far and ended up shooting himself in the foot?

"Wood, it's almost time. They'll probably be leaving soon. Tomorrow, Leone and Akame are going to the capital, and Mine and Hill are going to other places to carry out missions."

"I wonder when we'll be able to witness such a spectacle again."

Lubbock looked at the sky, calculated the time, and then said this.

Upon hearing Lubbock's reminder, Wood became somewhat anxious, but Tatsumi was unusually persistent today. No matter how much they tried to persuade him, he refused to leave and insisted on undergoing "death training" with Wood and Lubbock.

"Alright, I agree. But in exchange, you must also promise us one thing: no matter what you see later, you must remain calm and not make a sound, understand?"

Remember, if we make a sound, then we will be facing a real threat of death.

And it was agreed beforehand that if anyone exposes themselves, they cannot betray their companions. Is that alright?

Tazumi nodded repeatedly at Wood's three-point agreement, indicating that he had no problem with it, and his mood became tense.

Although he didn't know what kind of special training he was about to face, it was easy to tell from Wood's serious expression that the danger of death was no joke.

Furthermore, Tatsumi considered it normal not to reveal his comrades, as this was part of an assassin's self-discipline.

Even if the mission fails, you must never reveal the employer's background, and you must never betray your comrades!

"Wood, if you're serious, what if Tatsumi betrays us?"

When Lubbock heard that Wood intended to involve Tatsumi, he was clearly unable to accept it. It wasn't that he didn't trust Tatsumi, but rather that he trusted the other's sense of justice too much!