The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

But he didn't want all the connections and relationships he had built up back then to go to waste.

"Does this mean I'll have to find a new way to get those things?" Ishihara Akira muttered with a headache.

Fortunately, he is no longer the same person he was when he first entered this world. Putting aside his methods, his combat power is already incomparable to what it was before, so if he really wants to take action, there are not too many problems.

As long as Aleister doesn't perceive him as a threat, he can simply send out the Anbu to deal with him.

Then, Ishihara Sho dismissed the person being controlled and headed towards the Advanced Situation Rescue Team's affiliated research institute, which he had visited once before, and which was also the research institute where Terestina Kihara Leveren worked.

Compared to Kiyama Harumi, who has already gathered a large number of students and is not easy to control, Therese is easier to manage. Moreover, the relationships behind her are complex enough, and she has enough power and connections to obtain all the basic information and technical content related to superpower development, as well as the AIM extended position, and even research literature related to the human life magnetic field.

So instead of messing with poor Kiyama Harumi, it's simpler to take action against the bad guys.

But then again, why did the A Certain Magical Index world get rebooted, but the Naruto world didn't?

Could it be because I have more than half the access to that world?

Chapter 129 Acquired

"It's also possible that it's related to the fact that I occasionally go back to the Naruto world after leaving it. Of course, it's more likely that both reasons apply! In other words, if I go to any world in the future and don't want the world's timeline and storyline to be rewound because of my departure, it would be best to win over the main characters and gain access to the world, or even more than half of the world's access!" Ishihara Sho thought to himself as he headed towards the Advanced Situation Rescue Team's affiliated research institute where Theristina was located.

……

After a while, Ishihara Akira arrived at the Advanced Situation Rescue Team's affiliated research institute. He leaped over the wall and entered the institute, then used his mental power to simulate telekinesis, shifting the direction of the surveillance cameras inside the institute to the side. He then quickly slipped through the blind spots in the surveillance video and into the main building of the institute, finding Theristina's office with practiced ease.

Of course, she had already left the research institute by this time. Whether she went home to rest or did something else was no longer Ishihara Sho's concern. In any case, once tonight was over and the next day arrived, Therese would become his puppet and help him obtain all the information he needed.

As for the rest...

Anyway, Ishihara Sho has no interest in participating anymore.

For the same reason, the demons and gods of this world are too overpowered. Before achieving the status of Arhat Vajra, Ishihara Sho has no intention of entering this world again and living a life of constant fear.

The night passed peacefully, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye—

As the familiar sound of high heels approached, Theristina's figure appeared in Ishihara Akira's eyes as the office door opened.

Theristina was taken aback, completely unexpected that there would be a stranger in her office.

Before she could react, a powerful mental force surged into her mind and took control of her.

Then, Theristina closed the door as if nothing had happened and went to her desk.

"I need all the information on superpower development, as well as the formulas and preparation processes for the related drugs, and even the design and manufacturing blueprints for the accompanying ability awakening devices, and the analytical research report on the AIM diffusion field. Of course, if there are any research projects on human life magnetic fields within Academy City, I hope you can also help me get their research results, the papers and reports stored in the database." After a pause, Ishihara Akira added, "Please make them all into paper documents for me; I'm not used to digital office work..."

If things from the dream world weren't something that couldn't be directly brought into reality, and if he weren't like Misaka Mikoto, able to control electromagnetic forces to directly convert electromagnetic waves into electronic signals and store his thoughts in a computer, then nobody would want to read paper documents.

That's not enough to strain your eyes.

"How long will it take to get it done?" Ishihara Akira asked.

“Give me three days,” Theristina, who was under control, replied.

"Alright. I'll give you three days. Get to work," Ishihara Akira said decisively.

"Yes." Theristina nodded, but did not immediately turn and leave—

After all, this is her office, and Ishihara Akira is the outsider, not the one who should leave.

"Oh, look at me." Ishihara Sho patted his head, got up, walked to the side, and lay down on the sofa used for receiving guests.

"Oh, right, if possible, I'd also like the formula for calculating Accelerator's abilities, or the formulas for calculating the abilities of other LV5 level espers. Thank you for your help." Ishihara Akira turned around and looked up at Theristina, who had already sat back down in her chair.

"I can only say I'll try my best, but I can't be sure if I can get it," Theristina replied.

"That's good enough. If it really doesn't work, you can also give me more ability calculation formulas for LV4 level high-level ability users," Ishihara Akira said.

After all, his ability is only LV4. The reason he needs Accelerator and the other LV5 espers' calculation formulas is to optimize his own ability. If he can't get them, then he can deduce the most suitable calculation formula for his level by referring to big data, just like when he entered the world of A Certain Magical Index before.

He just wanted to get it done in one go.

……

After that, Ishihara Yuu transformed into a human scanner again, scanning all sorts of research reports and papers that Theristina had somehow obtained, as well as data related to superpower development, drug formulas, and manufacturing mechanisms. He then sent them into the dream world, where they were stored as alternative files.

As for the process of understanding and learning, that naturally comes later—after returning to reality.

There's no need to rush into it.

So three days later, Ishihara Akira successfully achieved his initial goal in this adventure to enter the world of A Certain Magical Index, and obtained all the information, including the data on ability calculation formulas.

"Thank you so much, Theristina, you've really helped me a lot." After finishing recording all the data, Ishihara Sho walked up to Theristina, hugged her waist, and looked into her emerald eyes with a soft smile.

"I'm glad I could help you," Theristina said with a smile, still under control.

"Tell me, how should I reward you?"

"No need, I didn't waste any effort anyway."

"That won't do. Rewarding merit and punishing wrongdoing has always been my way of managing people. Since you don't know what you want, how about I reward you by making you my woman?"

"what?"

Ishihara Sho smiled, leaned over and kissed her lips, then pushed her to sit on the desk next to him.

then……

……

"Phew... I'll have to study some more now." In the dream world, Ishihara Akane, who had just returned from the world of A Certain Magical Index, looked at the stacks of documents and files and muttered with a headache.

No one had ever told him before that to become a superhuman and a mastermind, he needed to master scientific research techniques...

He's not Dr. Gro.

Since when have villains become so cunning?

Left with no other choice, Ishihara Akira sat down cross-legged and picked up the documents in front of him that detailed the superpower development project, and began to read them carefully.

Then there's the formulation of the medicine and its mechanism of action.

A report on the formation mechanism and research of AIM diffusion position.

Exploring the mysteries of human life.

The relationship between the AIM diffusion stance and the human life stance.

The causes and hierarchy of specific hormones and brain secretions in the human body and superpowers.

Human brain aberrations and the study of raw stones.

The causal relationship between psychological growth and the emergence of superpowers...

Chapter 130 Praying for Blessings

In short, when Ishihara Sho emerged from the dream world the next day and woke up, his mind was filled with AIM diffusion field, as well as various professional terms such as brain, hormones, and life magnetic field, giving him the illusion that he was not a monk but a scientific researcher.

"Indeed, the learning efficiency in the dream world is high, but one must understand the principle of moderation, otherwise it would be bad if it directly changed one's personality..."

After all, there is a huge difference in the flow of time between the dream world and reality. One hour outside is equivalent to several days in the dream world. Seven or eight hours in a row is equivalent to more than a month of continuous study in the dream world without any interference. Even a stupid person could develop good study habits, let alone Ishihara Sho, who is the master of the dream world and can get all-round bonuses when studying in the dream world.

It's true that if he wanted to, he could transform himself into anything...

Anyway, Ishihara Akira felt that he couldn't be so focused anymore.

"So next time I study, I'll just conjure up a girl to keep me company." Ishihara Akira sighed as he got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

Then we ate breakfast, prepared for the day's operations, and began another day of temple management...

……

"Master." Around ten o'clock in the morning, a couple who looked to be in their forties or fifties led a boy who looked to be about seven or eight years old into the temple.

"Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, greetings to the two benefactors," Ishihara Sho returned the greeting.

"Master, we would like to ask you to pray for our child. How should we do it?" The man among the three stroked the head of the little boy beside him with a loving expression, then turned to Ishihara Akira and asked.

"Then what kind of blessing does the benefactor wish to bestow upon the young benefactor?" Ishihara Sho asked in return.

"Health and safety, freedom from illness and disaster, and increased wisdom," the man said after thinking for a moment.

"If the young benefactor is healthy and safe, this humble monk may recite the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra for the young benefactor's protection. If you wish for the young benefactor to be free from illness and disaster, the female benefactor may copy the 'Medicine Buddha Sutra' at the temple, seeking the Medicine Buddha's favor. If you wish for the young benefactor to increase her wisdom, she may copy the 'Manjushri Mantra' at this temple and recite it to help the young benefactor gain wisdom." Ishihara Akira thought for a moment and made arrangements for the three of them.

"Well, I don't know..." the man said shyly.

It's not that they're ashamed of money, but rather that they don't know how to talk about money in front of monks, especially when it comes to things like praying for their children. The men are afraid that their money-grubbing behavior will offend the Bodhisattva and make their good deeds go to waste.

“Benefactors may do what they can afford. The Bodhisattva does not care about the amount of offerings, but rather whether your intentions are sincere,” Ishihara Shoichi said with a knowing smile.

That's actually even harsher than just putting a price tag on it!

Because you don't know how much money is considered sincere and how much is not, so just in case, they definitely have to donate incense money with the utmost sincerity. Otherwise, what if the Bodhisattva gets angry and punishes the child?

They would rather suffer themselves than let their children suffer.

This can be seen from the fact that they would actually think of bringing their children to the temple to pray for blessings and good fortune.

The man and his wife exchanged a glance, nodded silently, and said to Ishihara Sho, "Then we'll have to trouble you, Master."

"Please follow me, benefactor," Ishihara Akira said with a smile, knowing that his business was secure once again.

Afterwards, Ishihara Akira led the three to the Sangharama-do, which was originally used by monks who stayed overnight. He selected one room for the couple to use, where they copied scriptures. Then he took the little boy to the Buddha Hall, gave him a futon, and had him sit cross-legged in front of the Bodhisattva.

"Wait here for a moment. I'll come back and chant sutras for you after I've dealt with your parents' affairs," Ishihara Sho said softly.

The little boy seemed to have received some advice from his parents before coming. He didn't say much, just nodded. Ishihara Akira then left the Buddhist hall and went to the sutra repository, which was used to store Buddhist scriptures. There, he found two sutras: the Medicine Buddha Sutra and the Manjushri Mantra. He then took the four treasures of the study (writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone) that the temple always provided and went to the couple's monks' quarters, handing the books and the four treasures to them.

"I will be at the Buddhist temple later to chant sutras and pray for the young benefactor before the Bodhisattva. Once you two have finished copying the sutras, you can take your copies to find us there," Ishihara Sho said to the two.

"Thank you for your help, Master."

Afterwards, Ishihara Akira left the monks' quarters where the two were staying and returned to the Buddha Hall.

"Young benefactor, this humble monk is about to begin." Ishihara Akira smiled at the somewhat nervous child in front of him.

"Ah."

Then, Ishihara Shū closed his eyes, holding prayer beads in one hand and a wooden mallet in the other, striking the wooden fish drum as he recited the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra to the little boy—

At that time, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara arose from his seat, bared his right shoulder, joined his palms, and addressed the Buddha, saying, "World Honored One, for what reason is Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva named Avalokiteshvara?" The Buddha told the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, "Good man, if countless hundreds of millions of beings suffer various afflictions, and upon hearing of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, single-mindedly call upon his name, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva..."