My two-dimensional resident

If so, then he would accompany Hyuga Neji to the Naruto world to witness the final battle that would impact the entire ninja world. He would also check whether the Ten-Tails, the Divine Tree, would be chosen by the island's will.

"No, although I'm stronger than when I first arrived on the island, I know I haven't caught up with Naruto and the others yet. Going back now for a final battle wouldn't be decisive. Besides, didn't you already tell me the ending..."

Neji Hyuga shook his head. When he arrived on the island, his chakra attribute value was 208, and it had only just broken through the 300 mark after more than ten days. Even so, he wasn't sure if his chakra had reached even one-fifth of Naruto's.

The final battle was led by top ninjas like Naruto, while he, without any special abilities, could do nothing but watch.

"Don't underestimate yourself. Instead of practicing the Eight Gates Formation, I suggest you pay more attention to your eyes; you might discover a new world."

Having mastered the Eight Gates, Hyuga is growing stronger and stronger. Lin Tian's recent duels with him have been fairly evenly matched. The few times Lin Tian won against Hyuga were only by relying on the control effects of various binding techniques.

"It seems you still have many secrets you haven't told me. If you hadn't, I probably would have discovered the secret about my eyes much later. Anyway, thank you..."

When Lin Tian told him to pay attention to his Byakugan, Hyuga Neji was startled. He guessed that Lin Tian knew the secret of the Byakugan even more than he did.

Although he was curious about how much Lin Tian knew, his personality and the dignity of the Hyuga clan prevented him from asking Lin Tian.

Neji Hyuga couldn't accept that the secret of his clan's bloodline limit needed to be revealed to outsiders.

"Don't be so polite. Once you understand it, I can use it. I just know it, but that doesn't mean I can develop it. This kind of thing still needs you, the original user, to solve it. I'll just be a lazy bum and passively accept it."

Haha~ By the way! Interested in a match? I have a secret weapon! I'll try not to use Kido this time. How does that feel?

Lin Tian chuckled lightly, not intending to spoil the fact that the Byakugan, when cultivated to its peak, could grant extremely abnormal abilities such as pressure, illusion, and intangibility. As for the Tenseigan... let's forget about that.

Someone like Hyuga Neji, no matter what you spoil, he just stays calm. He gets no sense of accomplishment.

The First Evolution

However... Lin Tian harvested nine cherries today. Besides planting seven, he still has two left.

His curiosity about Cherry's specific functions sparked his desire to fight Hyuga Neji. Rather than wasting Cherry's abilities in training mode, he figured it would be better to use them in actual combat, making the data more accurate.

"it is good!"

Neji Hyuga nodded. Although Lin Tian's overall attributes were lower than his, his attack methods were numerous and unpredictable. Rather than being tormented by Artoria, he hoped to gain more combat experience from Lin Tian.

"Let's go there now!"

After saying that, Lin Tian stood up to leave. But before he even left the table, he turned his gaze to everyone.

"Does anyone want to see our duel?"

"How could I be left out of such a rare after-dinner entertainment?" Shinobu Kocho said with a grin.

Besides Shinobu Kocho, Kikyo is a must-go, after all, she's the arena's administrator. Formal duels require her personal supervision.

"My sister and I want to see it too!" Erza said eagerly, pulling on Binchotan's hand. Actually, she had other thoughts in mind, but it wasn't convenient to say them now.

Binchotan, standing to the side, didn't say anything. Since everyone wanted to watch, she went with them. Although she didn't understand why her older brothers and sisters liked fighting so much, seeing them all so happy made her want to join in.

"I'm free tonight, Lin Tian. After you finish your duel with Mr. Neji, can we have a match together?"

Artoria, who had been silent until now, spoke, staring intently at Lin Tian with a serious expression. Aside from her seriousness, there was no other discernible emotion...

"Hmm? Sure. I'm looking forward to enduring your attacks for ten minutes."

Looking into Artoria's eyes, Lin Tian sensed something. He smiled knowingly and accepted Artoria's challenge to a duel.

"Let's go then! Shinji and Reigen, are you coming?"

Seeing that the elders were all preparing to watch his duel with Hyuga Neji, Lin Tian turned his gaze to the two newcomers who had arrived that day.

'Even though she's new, she shouldn't be treated differently.'

"???"

"???"

The newcomers, Reigen Arataka and Shinji Ikari, were completely bewildered. They couldn't understand a word of what Lin Tian and the other veterans were talking about, or how it had suddenly turned into a duel. A barrage of question marks rained down on them.

Shinji Ikari glanced at Reigen Arataka, his meaning clear: he was asking his older brother what they should do. But his older brother sat there calmly, completely oblivious to Shinji's thoughts.

'As expected! I knew it! Everyone on this island is an esper. Just like Mob! Haha, I must get along well with them and make them all my employees! That way, my exorcism company can grow big and powerful! Haha~'

Reigen Arataka, being an adult, didn't quite understand the specifics of what Lin Tian and the others were saying, but their conversation confirmed once again that these people were all "ability users".

The thought that having only Shigeo Kageyama as an employee was too restrictive for the company's development led him to consider having people like Lin Tian work for him.

'This island is my lucky place, the talent pool for my lord, Reigen Arataka. Haha~ Just thinking about all those countless bills, I'm so lucky!'

If he hadn't just arrived and needed to establish a good image in front of everyone, he probably would have already stood up and started laughing wildly.

Shinji Ikari, seeing that his older brother beside him remained silent, assumed that he was not interested in the duel between Lin Tian and the others.

But... he's really interested in this duel. As the pilot of Unit-01, no matter how poor his current performance is, and how often he doubts himself, he still has a deep desire to become stronger.

Chapter 159 Shinji Ikari's inner monologue: Is this what you call being weak?!

Lin Tian's conversation with him had deeply moved him. The seed of wanting to become stronger within him was beginning to sprout. But leaving Reigen Arataka here alone seemed somewhat impolite.

Shinji Ikari hesitated, watching his new companions cast expectant glances at him. He frowned, finally making his decision. After making up his mind, he turned to Reigen Arataka and spoke to him very politely.

"Brother Reigen, I want to go watch their duel. I'm so sorry I can't accompany you to find a place to stay."

"what!"

Shinji Ikari's words snapped Reigen Arataka out of his reverie. He glanced at the stares of those around him and immediately realized he was the center of attention.

"Haha, there's no rush to find a place to live. I'm also very curious about the strength of Brother Lin Tian and Brother Hyuga."

Reigen Arataka laughed heartily, then struck what he considered a very cool pose and looked at everyone.

'How could I not go! These people will all be my employees in the future. Gathering intelligence on their combat capabilities is the most important thing right now! No! First, I need to integrate into this group!'

His mind was filled with thoughts of his employees; even if they were lying on the ground counting stars, he would still join in.

"Great, let's go together!"

Seeing that both newcomers wanted to watch the duel, Lin Tian chuckled and led the group toward the arena.

On the way, Reigen Arataka asked Lin Tian what their duel was about—Taekwondo or kickboxing? Lin Tian smiled mysteriously and told him he'd find out when he got there, leaving Reigen Arataka completely bewildered.

Soon, after everyone crossed the river, they arrived at the arena within minutes.

Upon entering the arena, Lin Tian and Hyuga Neji went straight to the center of the arena, waiting for Kikyo to announce the start of the match.

"By the way, I picked some cherries today and wanted to try them out. Is that okay?"

Before the duel began, Lin Tian smiled and asked Hyuga Neji.

"..."

Neji Hyuga didn't speak. He looked at Lin Tian with a solemn expression and simply nodded slightly.

"The duel begins!"

As Kikyo's voice faded, Lin Tian and Hyuga Neji vanished from their spots in an instant. This startled Reigen Arataka and Shinji Ikari, who had just arrived on the island.

Reigen Arataka was alright, after all, his disciple was a powerful esper. After a brief moment of shock, the excitement on his face grew even stronger.

'Amazing! These are the employees I've been looking for! Haha, as long as I get along well with them, what evil spirits will I have to fear anymore!'

Although he couldn't see the two figures, the loud bang from their collision made him very happy. He was already imagining himself leading these people to exorcise spirits and make money in the future.

"This! This! This!"

Shinji Ikari was dumbfounded; he never imagined that a human could possess such formidable strength. He couldn't even achieve that speed while piloting Unit-01.

Can this even be considered human? It's already reached the level of an Apostle!

The deafening roar of Lin Tian and Hyuga Neji's duel opened the door to a new world for Shinji Ikari...

"Sister, Binchotan can't see Brother and Hinata-nii. Where are they hiding?"

Binchotan had eaten many apples these past few days, but her strength was still too weak. The huge difference in attribute values ​​made it impossible for her to spot Lin Tian and Erza with her naked eye. Looking frustrated, she held Erza's little hand and asked pitifully.

"It's okay, little sister. Once you're stronger, you'll be able to see your brothers again. But you can't be like them and fight every day! You're a little angel, just live happily on the island. Your brothers and sisters will protect you!"

Erza gently squeezed Binchotan's small hand, looking kindly into his large eyes. In her heart, Binchotan was a little angel given to them by the gods; as long as they lived happily every day, they didn't need to worry about improving their combat power.

After all, everyone on the island is incredibly strong. There's absolutely no need to send Binchotan out to fight. Besides, everyone likes Binchotan and is touched by her innocent and romantic nature; how could they possibly let such a kind little angel go into battle?

"Erza... Erza. Are you all this powerful? Do you all possess such terrifying strength?"

Shinji Ikari snapped out of his daze, but the shock on his face hadn't faded yet. He nervously asked Erza for her opinion.

"No, my sister and I are very weak."

Looking at the two figures she had barely managed to catch a glimpse of, Erza sighed. Compared to Lin Tian and Hyuga, Erza's words were indeed accurate. Her highest magic attribute value was only 201. Putting aside the binchotan charcoal, she was indeed the weakest person on the island.

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

With a weight lifted from his shoulders, Shinji Ikari smiled awkwardly. In his understanding, Erza and Binchotan's weak consciousness was similar to his own.

And so, a strange misunderstanding arose...

"Binchotan is so weak! Sister! I've decided to set a small goal for myself!"

"What small goal?"

"I must eat more apples from now on. I want my attribute value to reach 100, no! 1000!"

Although Binchotan lives alone deep in the mountains, she is exceptionally intelligent and has taught herself mathematics, physics, and chemistry during her years of working. While she may not be as well-off as her school-aged peers, she can at least count from 1 to 1000.

(If a certain islander who has won several fishing competitions heard this, he would definitely cry in the toilet.)

"Haha, that's a great ambition. But little sister, your highest attribute value is only 28 right now. Reaching 1000 will be a bit difficult. But I believe you can definitely achieve this small goal! Keep it up!"

Erza opened her mouth slightly, revealing her white teeth, and looked at Binchotan with increasingly doting eyes.

"1000? I remember the highest single attribute value on the island is only 500. That's Kikyo's spiritual power. Binchotan wants to reach 1000? That's just childish talk, but you never know... If she continues to live on the island, she'll definitely reach 1000. She might even surpass 1000."

"Yes, big sister! Binchotan will do his best!" Binchotan jumped up happily after being praised by Erza for her little goal.

What are attribute values?

Shinji Ikari had been listening to Erza and Binchotan's conversation, and he had long been curious about the attribute values ​​they were talking about. However, since he didn't know how to interject, he could only wait until the two finished talking before hesitantly asking.

"Attribute values ​​are data representing each person's physical strength. Let me show you how to check your attribute values ​​on your phone."

"Okay, thank you Erza."

Although he still didn't understand, Shinji Ikari thanked Erza. Although he was a few years older than Erza, his introverted personality made him seem like a child in front of her, honest and timid.

Erza wasn't bothered by Shinji's behavior; she had friends with similar personalities before. So, seeing Shinji's shy demeanor, she decided to use her remaining time to help him become more outgoing.