Infinite World: Random Characters, Start with Red Archer

We still need to think long-term about how to deal with those demons and monsters, including the Exterminator.

"Oh, right, one last question for you..."

Sitting on the table, Youmu crossed her legs and spoke to him, ignoring the stares of others.

Han Ming waited patiently for what was to come.

"How many worlds do you have now?"

Upon hearing these words, Han Ming was taken aback for a moment, then turned to a thoughtful expression.

How many worlds do you own?

Is there any important significance to this?

It's hard to say what kind of situation my answer will cause; it might be considered as revealing important information or secrets.

It's no wonder Han Ming was suspicious; rather, it was a secret concerning the world controlled by the participants.

"Never mind, you don't have to answer if you don't want to."

"I'm just giving you a piece of advice."

"You should be careful when you have more than three worlds in your possession."

"The Black Ball Club will tell you there's a new 'mode' to play..."

Upon hearing this, Han Ming was about to ask something when he saw Yao Meng disappear from the spot.

"Damn, you're a riddle player, aren't you?"

Those words he left behind bothered him, and as a result, he quickly withdrew from the world.

That's really a speechless approach.

"Are there new 'modes' to play if there are more than 3 worlds?"

"What does it mean?"

"Could it be that besides solo play, free-for-all, and team play, there are other strategies?"

Thinking about it this way, Han Ming couldn't confirm it for the time being.

After all, he only has JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and the newly acquired Bleach world, not yet a total of three...

Despite his concern, Han Ming believed it shouldn't be anything harmful.

Otherwise, Youmu wouldn't have deliberately left things unsaid when she ran away.

This participant is quite enthusiastic in some ways and is unlikely to cheat people. If there is any real danger, they will definitely give subtle hints.

"Ok?"

Sensing a faint spiritual pressure, Han Ming's eyes narrowed. He stood up, paid the bill, and left.

He walked to a dark corner of a hutong, and then saw the open black cavity...

Unlike the portals used by the Shinigami, the Black Hole is a method of movement that Hueco Mundo uses to traverse space.

The person wearing an eye patch who walked out of it was Kaname Tosen, the former captain of the Ninth Division.

"Lord Aizen wants to see you."

The way the other person stood to the side, welcoming him in, was also quite charming.

"It's been quite a wait."

"However, is it really a good idea for you to give up your promising future as captain and run away with Aizen like this?"

"It would be even better to play dumb like Gin Ichimaru."

As they entered the dark chamber, Han Ming looked at Dong Xianyao, who was following behind, and teased him.

That day, Aizen escaped alone using the reverse membrane, and Gin Ichimaru and Jō Tōsen didn't follow him.

Since they weren't all gathered together, it would take extra time to reserve a spot individually.

As a result, the two captains who were supposed to ascend to heaven and leave with Aizen remained unharmed.

Afterwards, Kaname Tosen left Soul Society under the pretext of inexplicable "disappearance" and went to Hueco Mundo on his own initiative.

He can be considered a typical example of someone who would rather abandon a bright future and turn to darkness.

Even though the target was Aizen, the treatment wasn't bad.

“I feel nauseous in places where justice is lacking.”

With a hint of anger in her voice, Tosen Kaname quickly suppressed her emotions.

He was willing to follow Aizen even if it meant sacrificing his position as captain, because he believed that Aizen could help him change this corrupt world.

Even though the initial plan was thwarted, Tosen Kaname was not disappointed; on the contrary, he became even more convinced of this path.

"That does suit your personality quite well."

"But if we want to overthrow Soul Society, we can't afford to be weak."

Han Ming didn't care much about this person's character.

Justice, evil...

Ultimately, it's just a matter of stance...

Who cares if something is right or wrong, as long as it's useful?

What Han Ming was more concerned about was Gin Ichimaru, who was still obediently working in Soul Society.

Logically speaking, this person should have joined Aizen's forces along with Tosen.

But for some reason, he stayed in Soul Society and pretended nothing had happened.

"pat..."

Amidst the shimmering light, Han Ming reached the exit and then entered a palace.

"Oh my, isn't this the 'Traveler' who fought the Captain-Commander to a standstill?"

"It's quite surprising that you teamed up with Captain Aizen."

The person leaning against the wall, still wearing the captain's haori, was speaking in a teasing tone.

Captain of the Third Division... Ichimaru Gin.

"Can a captain from Soul Society just wander into Hueco Mundo like that?"

"That's what's surprising."

"There's no other way, I'm too weak, so I have to ask for help from time to time. Otherwise, my strength can't keep up, and I'm not qualified to be an undercover agent."

Faced with that question, Gin Ichimaru answered quite naturally.

Han Ming was speechless upon hearing his words.

You're not even qualified to be an undercover agent...

If Gin Ichimaru were to get serious, there wouldn't be many in the Gotei 13 who could handle him.

He's at least one of the geniuses...

What's even more ridiculous is the so-called "undercover" claim.

I wonder whose spy I want to be...

"pat..."

The three then proceeded along the palace road and eventually arrived at a huge space.

"Welcome... to the Palace of the Night."

Aizen, dressed in white, turned halfway to look at Han Ming and then said softly.

"That's pretty outrageous..."

"I'm relieved to see you in such a good mood; this proves the results must be very good."

Han Ming didn't intend to try to figure out Aizen's thoughts, but he could deduce Aizen's current situation just from his attitude.

"That's how it is... that half of the Hōgyoku was corrupted by the Shikon Jewel you mentioned, but thanks to the Hōgyoku here, it will eventually be restored to its original state."

A purple-glowing jade floated and shimmered in the center of the room.

The complete Hogyoku that assimilated with the Shikon Jewel...

"Hey, that thing that's filled with evil energy..."

But the fact that it kept turning black made Han Ming feel that something was wrong.

"It's alright. Compared to the pure Hogyoku, the Shikon Jewel you mentioned is mixed with too much desire and emotion."

"It even possesses a self-awareness and attempts to devour the Hogyoku..."

"The black interior is its symbol."

"So you're just letting it run wild like this? Aren't you afraid something will happen to the Hogyoku?"

"Oh..."

Aizen merely chuckled dismissively at Han Ming's question before answering in a serious tone.

"The desires and emotions of a mere individual..."

"That's too much for the Hogyoku..."

"I feel insignificant."

"It would be a great tool to unleash its maximum power and use it as nourishment for the evolution of the Hogyoku."

Upon hearing Aizen's words, Han Ming understood.

The Shikon Jewel possesses a very strange self-awareness.

Even within the wish-granting machine genre, it's a problematic counterfeit.

Its danger lies in the fact that it can be corrupted by the darkness in people's hearts.

But the Hogyoku is different...

It is too pure to be something that can enable others to evolve infinitely.

This essence, which contains all things, cannot be replaced by the Shikon Jewel.

Even if you condense a lot of negative pollution, it's meaningless to completely blacken the Hogyoku.

That will only become fertilizer after the Hogyoku is digested...

According to the configuration, the more intense the darkness that the Shikon Jewel displays, the more refined and perfect the pure Hogyoku becomes.

"Given this situation, we can already produce many excellent Arrancar."

"Breaking the limits of death and hollows is just around the corner."

Aizen casually recalled the Hogyoku to his palm and then flicked it in front of Han Ming.

"Now it depends on how much of a boost I can provide, right?"

"Hey, pushing your limits sounds pretty awesome."

Holding the stable Hōgyoku in his hand, Han Ming also felt its remarkable power.

If the Hogyoku were implanted into his body at this moment, Archer's overall power would probably increase several times over.

Whether it's physical strength or magical power...

It is even highly likely that the properties of the projection will change under the influence of the Hogyoku.

It sounds outrageous, but it could actually happen.

He turned his gaze to Aizen, whose deep eyes conveyed a certain meaning.

"If only the Hogyoku could be assimilated in a similar way..."

"It's not just about breaking through the limits of Shinigami and Hollows..."

"It can even transcend the limits of the world..."

"Reaching an unprecedented new realm..."