In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

As Kurashiki Rena spoke, she glanced around the classroom, her gaze lingering briefly on Yuigahama Yui and Ebina Hina, her eyes showing no sign of friendliness.

It was just a simple observation.

Yui Yuigahama and Hina Ebina felt a little uncomfortable under Rena Kurashiki's sharp gaze and unconsciously shrank back.

Chapter 26 Hypnosis Instruction: The First Encounter Between Two Module Holders

Hypnosis guidance.

Natsume Ryo's thoughts wandered here.

Yumiko Miura had already packed her schoolbag neatly.

"Let's go, Yumiko."

Kurashiki Rena had little patience. Seeing that Miura Yumiko had finished getting ready, she immediately gave a quick urging and, with her legs that looked exceptionally long against her school uniform skirt, turned and headed straight for the exit.

"Coming right away, Rena-nee!"

"Yui, Hina, I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow!"

Seeing this, Miura Yumiko quickly responded, then hurriedly said something to Yuigahama Yui and Ebina Hina beside her before following Kurashiki Rena's footsteps.

Just before leaving.

Driven by her lingering anxiety over Natsume Ryo, Miura Yumiko instinctively glanced quickly at the corner of the classroom near the window at the back.

His gaze was fleeting, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

When it landed on Natsume Ryo, the one who had been unsettling her all afternoon.

Various thoughts flashed through Yumiko Miura's mind.

But she noticed that Natsume Ryo's gaze was still fixed elsewhere.

Miura Yumiko's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally relaxed completely.

"Great!"

"He probably never noticed!"

Holding onto this hopeful thought, Miura Yumiko secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly looked away, not daring to linger on Natsume Ryo's gaze for even half a second, for fear that any unnecessary movements would attract the other party's attention, and continued to hurry after Kurashiki Reina.

however.

In fact, it was in front of Miura Yumiko's line of sight.

Natsume Ryo had already sensed something, and the reason he deliberately looked away was simply to confirm it further.

The result, of course, did not disappoint Natsume Ryo.

Miura Yumiko's quick glances, like those of a startled bird, and the subtle change in her expression that clearly showed relief, were clearly seen by Natsume Ryo. This undoubtedly became yet another piece of strong evidence that she had indeed witnessed the "cloud-smearing" incident on the rooftop.

of course.

Natsume Ryo already had a result regarding this.

The other party did indeed see what happened on the rooftop; that is an indisputable fact.

but.

Just as he had previously thought, given Miura Yumiko's personality.

For a short period of time, besides burying her fear deep in her heart and trying to stay away from it as much as possible, she did so.

They probably won't be able to do anything else.

Just wait and see what happens next.

In contrast.

The sudden notification from the system about the [Parasyte Module] and the warning that Kurashiki Rena would be attacked for the first time in six hours were things that deserved his more attention.

A six-hour buffer period.

For him, who has the [/tp] command and can teleport anytime, anywhere, it's more than enough.

Even if something really goes wrong.

He can also arrive at the scene as soon as he receives a system notification.

Moreover, the parasites in the [Parasyte Module] are almost unbeatable predators for ordinary carbon-based life forms, possessing the ability to shapeshift and mimic, regenerate at high speed, and have strength and speed far exceeding those of ordinary people.

However, in the face of a creation mode that can arbitrarily delete matter and ignore the rules of physics, its threat level is probably not as high as that of the eight-foot-tall woman he forcibly "purified" and contained yesterday.

After all, the eight-foot-tall woman is still considered a supernatural being, possessing certain special abilities.

No matter how much the parasites mutate, they still cannot escape the constraints of physical existence.

In that case, there's no need to disrupt the current rhythm because of the appearance of Kurashiki Reina, the holder of the [Parasyte Module].

After confirming that the holder of the [Parasyte] was Rena Kurashiki.

With a little follow-up attention, you can take some time to handle it after the system indicates that six hours have passed.

In contrast.

Before the six hours are up, it would be more appropriate to deal with Rikka Takanashi, the newly acquired holder of the [Naruto Module], first.

Ryo Natsume's plan.

Just like yesterday when I took Yotsuya Miko home, I also took Takanashi Rikka home along the way to get her house's coordinates so I can easily teleport her there in the future.

after all.

Whether it's the information in Rikka's system notification that "the single-tomoe Sharingan is awakening," or the enormous potential represented by the [Naruto Module] itself, Natsume Ryo felt it was necessary to maintain a certain level of attention to it.

"Let's go, Rikka."

Thinking of this, Natsume Ryo said to his "little follower" behind him.

"Yes, sir! Contractor!"

When she was called by her name, Rikka Takanashi immediately responded excitedly as if she had received the highest honor, and they walked out of the classroom one after the other.

……

in the corridor.

Many people's attention was drawn to the somewhat peculiar combination of the two—mainly because of Natsume Ryo's recent fame among girls as the "Commander of the Homecoming Club," and Takanashi Rikka's overly conspicuous eyepatch.

Natsume Ryo ignored this and walked straight past.

Rikka Takanashi, completely immersed in her own world, automatically interpreted the surrounding gazes as "mortals' awe of those in high positions," and instead straightened her small frame even more.

The two walked out of the teaching building, crossed the path lined with cherry blossom trees, and continued walking towards the school gate.

now.

The afternoon sun was just right.

Students gathered at the school gate, waiting for their classmates or parents, while many others dispersed in different directions.

"Contractor, ahead lies the gateway where different world lines converge."

Rikka stood beside Natsume Ryo, looking at the school gate plaque in the distance that read "Sobu High School." Her left hand pressed against her eyepatch, and she whispered in her characteristic chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) tone:

"I can feel that countless causes and effects are intertwined here, and a current that ordinary people cannot perceive is surging!"

"Remember to hold my hand tightly, and never let go!"

Rikka Takanashi said in a very serious tone.

Natsume Ryo calmly corrected him.

That's the flow of people leaving school.

"Of course, if you're worried about getting lost, I can hold your hand."

"..."

Rikka was taken aback by the bluntness of the words and seemed to want to retort. But in the end, she didn't say anything, and could only puff out her cheeks, raise her head, and stare straight at Natsume Ryo.

"I have a feeling that you're underestimating my strength, Contractor!"

"To correct you, it's not a little bit."

"Natsume Ryo said calmly."

"Ugh——!"

After hearing this, Rikka Takanashi wanted to refute something to uphold her dignity as the "Evil King's True Eye Messenger," but in the end, she still couldn't say anything. She just continued to puff out her cheeks and protest silently with her resentful little eyes.

Natsume Ryo, of course, didn't care about this.

He simply glanced casually at the gradually dispersing crowd at the school gate.

My gaze quickly fell upon two familiar figures.

Miko Yotsuya and her friend, Hana Yurikawa.

Chapter 27: Seeing that her son wants to go home together, Kurashiki Reina makes a new discovery.

The two were standing under the shade of a large tree next to the school gate, seemingly talking about something. Although Yotsuya Miko's face still showed some fatigue, she was in much better condition than when she was frightened in the morning, and her eyes were much calmer.

As expected, the simple and direct command "/kill" works well, at least it cleared out all the monsters in the surrounding hundred blocks at once.

Natsume Ryo nodded, quite satisfied with the result.

but.

Natsume Ryo then noticed that although Yotsuya Miko was next to Yurikawa Hana, she was obviously absent-minded, and her gaze kept drifting towards the exit of the teaching building, as if she was searching for something in the crowd.

Are you looking for me?

The moment this thought flashed through Natsume Ryo's mind, it was confirmed.

……

"senior!"

When she saw Natsume Ryo appear, Yotsuya Miko's golden eyes immediately lit up. The anticipation she had been building up all afternoon made her instinctively want to step forward.

Unexpectedly.

Before Yotsuya Miko could take any action, she caught a glimpse of the petite figure following closely beside Natsume Ryo out of the corner of her eye.

Yotsuya Miko's expression froze instantly, as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water.

"Eh?"

"S-Senior, did you make an appointment?"

Upon seeing this, Yotsuya Miko, who was about to utter a greeting, swallowed it back, her eyes dimming.

As if afraid that her sudden appearance would disturb the other person, she stood frozen in place, looking down at the tips of her shoes, not daring to look in that direction again.

"Really! See you there!"

What are you hesitating about?

When I saw Yotsuya Miko suddenly turn into this state, it was just like a creature that had mustered up the courage to get close, only to find at the last moment that it seemed to have arrived at the wrong time.

So the frightened little animal immediately wanted to retreat to its safe little corner.

Seeing this, Baihe Chuanhua was unwilling to let her friend back down at the last minute.

"Look, Miko! Natsume and the others are almost here!"

"Have some courage! Didn't you say you were going to thank Natsume-kun properly?"

"It's just inviting them home and thanking them, what's there to be afraid of!"

Yurikawa Hana quickly leaned close to Miko's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, sounding exasperated.

"But...but..." Yotsuya Miko didn't know how to explain.

However, as Yurikawa saw Natsume Ryo and Takanashi Rikka getting closer and closer, seemingly about to pass in front of them, she was afraid that her friend would really miss the opportunity and then fall into self-reproach.

To prevent Yotsuya Miko from deserting again, Yurikawa Hana immediately steeled her resolve and decisively adopted the simplest and most direct method, shouting in the direction of Natsume Ryo and Takanashi Rikka:

"Hello--!"

"Natsume-kun!"