My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

As a member of the Tendo family, although Tomoya Tendo was not well-liked by his family, he clearly knew far more inside information than the average person. He mentioned that since the defeat in the war against Gastrea, various forces had been secretly stirring up trouble. The Self-Defense Forces' repeated defeats had greatly weakened their own strength and their ability to intimidate other forces, and Japan was beginning to show signs of division.

Public discontent with the Japanese government is growing, leading to frequent demonstrations and increasing social unrest. Some previously suppressed or marginalized voices are beginning to rise, driven by either dissatisfaction with the status quo or attempts to exploit this chaos for personal gain.

Tomoya Tendo continued solemnly, "Against this backdrop, various extremist ideologies and cult organizations have begun to emerge, making the situation extremely complex."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao frowned. He hadn't expected that such turbulent undercurrents were hidden behind the seemingly calm and prosperous Tokyo.

"Isn't there anything good happening?"

Tomoya Tendo sighed, slowly shook his head, and said, "It's not entirely true that there's no chance. Recently, a new type of metal was discovered, which they named 'Holmium'. The magnetic field emitted by this metal can weaken the vitality of Gastrea, greatly restraining them and preventing them from regenerating after being injured. The Japanese government is already conducting small-scale trials of Holmium warheads."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's eyes lit up. Was the important discovery of "holmium" finally about to take center stage? However, at this time, it seemed that no country had a plan to use the metal holmium to establish a buffer zone to prevent Gastrea from entering. Everyone was thinking about using it to make weapons; that only showed a narrow-minded approach.

Jiuxiao casually offered a suggestion: "If the magnetic field emitted by holmium can suppress Gastrea, using it to make weapons is indeed a good idea. But if holmium is made into large boundary markers, wouldn't its magnetic field cover a wider area? Laying them along the edges of areas where Gastrea are present, forming a natural barrier, wouldn't that solve the problem once and for all, and give humanity more living space? I just don't know if the reserves of holmium and the difficulty of mining can support this plan."

Unbeknownst to Jiu Xiao, his words brought the megaliths to the forefront of human history several years earlier, allowing humanity to defend vast territories. So much so that later generations, when reviewing this period of history, invariably mention the name Yuan Jiu Xiao, referring to him as the "Father of the Megaliths," even though he himself never claimed such a title. But that's a story for another time.

Upon hearing Jiuxiao's words, Tomoya Tendo immediately stood up excitedly. He grabbed Jiuxiao's hand and exclaimed, "That's right! How come no one noticed such a simple and effective idea? Your idea is brilliant! This is absolutely the best solution to the Gastrea threat! If it can be realized, it will have a profound impact on the entire human society!"

Jiu Xiao awkwardly but politely withdrew his hand, wanting to say: "Uncle, you sprayed your saliva in my face!!!"

Tomoya Tendo noticed his lapse in composure and smiled sheepishly, but the light in his eyes remained undiminished.

"I'm so sorry, I got too excited. Lord Jiuxiao, I must report your suggestion to my superiors immediately; it might be the key to changing the fate of humanity!"

Jiuxiao smiled and shook his head, indicating that he didn't mind the other party's loss of composure.

"I was just mentioning it casually, and whether it can be realized depends on the actual situation. However, if it can really help humanity, then it can be considered my contribution to this world."

Tomoya Tendo nodded thoughtfully, then asked uncertainly, "King Kusho, do you have any plans to enter politics? If so, you can create a PTT (Taiwanese online forum) to elaborate on its feasibility and positive impact on human society, and then publish it online. Of course, I will also report it to the higher-ups in your name. At this critical moment when humanity is suffering defeat after defeat, losing cities and territories, if your idea is realized, it will undoubtedly earn you tremendous reputation and influence."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao was slightly taken aback. It was undeniable that someone from a prominent Japanese family like Tendo Tomoya possessed a keen sense for such matters. However, he had no interest in politics; with great power came great responsibility, and Jiu Xiao didn't want to be bogged down in trivial matters in the future, leaving him no time for romance with girls.

But then I thought, the true power in Japan lies in China, and that premise is quite appealing. Besides, considering what he'll be doing in the future, gaining some reputation and influence now doesn't seem like a bad thing. It's free, so why not take it? Moreover, this plan is 100% feasible, with absolutely no risk of failure, since it's already been proven in the original work.

After pondering for a moment, Jiuxiao decided to adopt Tendo Tomoya's suggestion. He could forgo politics, but he could still gain this reputation and influence, paving the way for his future. He shared his general ideas with Tendo Tomoya, and overnight created a 10,000-word PTT report, which he then published on various social media platforms. To solidify this achievement, all accounts used his real name.

So much for guilt about plagiarism? Jiu Xiao had never felt that way. After all, how could something about a time traveler be called plagiarism?

During dinner that evening, Tomoya Tendo lavishly praised Kushou's idea, almost treating his suggestion as a savior. Everyone else at the table, including the little girl Musaki and Fate, looked at him with adoration, greatly satisfying Kushou's vanity.

But what Jiu Xiao didn't know was how much trouble his actions would bring him.

That evening, Jiuxiao borrowed Tendo Tomoya's computer to finish his PTT (Public Telegram) post, then registered accounts on various media platforms and uploaded his content. It was already 3 a.m. when he finished. Exhausted, he returned to his temporary room, collapsed onto his bed, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

However, this seemingly innocuous statement caused a huge uproar. Jiuxiao's post on PTT (Taiwanese online forum) was like a deep-water bomb dropped into a calm lake, quickly creating a massive controversy online. On various forums and social media platforms, Jiuxiao's proposed idea sparked heated discussions and was widely shared.

The discovery of the metal "Hua" was announced online shortly afterward, leaving people amazed that no one had thought of such a simple idea before, and even more shocked that the person who presented the PowerPoint presentation was an unknown individual. Yuan Jiuxiao's name began to spread like wildfire online, accompanied by countless curiosities and speculations.

Of course, countless keyboard warriors also launched fierce criticisms and doubts against him online. Some accused him of being too naive, believing that saving humanity with just one type of metal was simply wishful thinking; others questioned his motives, believing that he was merely trying to gain fame and profit; and some even went so far as to launch personal attacks against him, maliciously fabricating his past and background in an attempt to smear his image.

After just one night of fermentation, Jiu Xiao's idea was thrust into the front page of major media outlets. So much so that when Tomoya Tendo submitted Jiu Xiao's PTT (Taiwanese online forum) to the relevant government departments the next day, the government's conference room was already filled with copies of Jiu Xiao's PTT. These were all copied from the internet overnight by various officials. While Jiu Xiao's contribution couldn't be ignored, if this idea succeeded, the implementer would undoubtedly shine brightly in the political arena, becoming the focus of public attention. Therefore, many officials secretly plotted to claim this credit for themselves, or at least get a share of the spoils.

Tomoya Tendo was well aware of the stakes involved. He directly used his family's political connections to deliver Kyuu-sho's PTT (a popular Taiwanese online forum) to several key decision-makers as quickly as possible, emphasizing Kyuu-sho's achievements.

As expected, governments around the world immediately began in-depth discussions regarding Jiu Xiao's proposal to use the metal "hue" in defense. Overnight, Jiu Xiao's name became the focus of heated discussions in the international political and scientific communities.

Almost simultaneously, capable countries began sending their research teams to study the application of "hue" metal in defense, attempting to verify whether Jiuxiao's idea was feasible.

As it turns out, there are plenty of smart people in the world, but they were all previously focused on weapons improvement. Jiu Xiao's PowerPoint presentation, however, served as a beacon, illuminating the path for researchers who were groping in the dark.

At this critical juncture for humanity, research teams around the world have demonstrated unprecedented efficiency. In less than a week, several research teams have achieved preliminary results, confirming the enormous potential of ruthenium in the field of defense.

A country with such vision as China is already investing heavily in building defensive structures using "Hua" metal as the core material, which are called "megaliths".

As for Jiuxiao, ever since he learned of the uproar he caused on PTT (Taiwanese online forum), he has kept a low profile, trying to avoid outside interference. But what was bound to happen still happened. After confirming the feasibility of Jiuxiao's proposed plan, many Japanese officials found his contact information through various channels, and some even visited him in person, hoping that Jiuxiao would "endorse" them and support their election.

But Jiu Xiao politely declined all offers, citing his "young age and lack of ability." He knew his own limitations; he could talk a good game on PTT (Taiwanese online forum), but when it came to actually standing on the political stage and dealing with those cunning and shrewd politicians, he felt he was still far too inexperienced.

More importantly, he genuinely didn't want to get involved in the vortex of Japanese politics. Although with his and Fate's military strength, they could easily take over Japan without resorting to nuclear weapons.

Jiuxiao and Fate discovered that after a few days in this world, the magical power within them was no longer suppressed and had increased several times over. Fate, in particular, had returned to her peak condition; according to her, her power was even greater than in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha world. (PS: You can refer to the battle between Fate and Nanoha in the simulated barrier in the movie, where they directly sank Uminari City.) Therefore, speedrunning through Japan is not an exaggeration.

Chapter Seventy-Four: I copied it, box!

After seeing off yet another group of uninvited guests, Jiu Xiao sighed helplessly. He rubbed his aching temples, turned around, lay down on the sofa, and rested his head on Fate's white-stockinged thighs.

Fate's lap pillow is awesome!

Despite his lack of self-control, Jiu Xiao forcibly resisted the urge to gulp down a large mouthful of shrimp head soup face down. Even so, Fate was startled by his sudden action, almost causing Jiu Xiao's head to fall off the sofa. Regaining her composure, Fate quickly steadied herself and gently secured Jiu Xiao's head to her lap. Her eyes, filled with a mixture of reproach, shyness, and doting affection, reflected his face.

"Really, Brother Jiuxiao, you startled me. I almost dropped you on the ground."

"Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help it. My Fate is just so cute and charming. I'll do it again next time."

Faced with Jiu Xiao's deadbeat behavior, Fate had no choice but to forgive him. Gently massaging Jiu Xiao's temples, Fate felt a pang of heartache looking at his slightly haggard face.

"Brother Jiuxiao, how much longer are we going to stay here? This can't go on forever. Wouldn't it be better to go back to the other world sooner?"

Jiuxiao was also quite helpless about this. He had asked the system many times how long it would take to locate the coordinates of this world, but he always received uncertain answers. According to the system, it would take at least one month and at most three months.

"Um...it should be soon. We've been here for about a week. It should be ready in another three or four weeks, I guess."

Jiuxiao's words carried a hint of uncertainty as he tried his best to reassure Fate, not wanting her to worry too much.

"Oh, it'll take so long? I hope something will happen to Sister Xiaoyuan and Sister Sania over there."

"There's no need to worry about that. Although I can't go into the specifics, the flow of time is different in the two worlds. What might have been a few months in our world could have been just a few days, or even less, in their world."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Hearing Jiu Xiao's explanation, Fate felt a little relieved. She gently patted her flat chest and let out a long sigh of relief.

Days passed, and around the world, including in Japan, defenses were gradually tightening under the threat of Gastrea. More and more people marched and demonstrated in the streets, waving protest flags and demanding that governments strengthen defenses and protect their citizens. Media reports were filled with horrific images of Gastrea attacks, the ruins of cities intertwined with people's tears, creating a series of shocking scenes.

The more this happened, the more attention Jiu Xiao's "megalithic" plan received from various countries. Apart from China, the other four major powers also began to build "megalithic monuments" in important cities to defend against the Gastrea's attacks. Jiu Xiao's name also spread all over the world, and the number of followers on his social media accounts broke the 100 million mark, leaving those well-known celebrities and bloggers far behind.

However, for Jiuxiao, this attention from the outside world caused him a lot of trouble.

In the Tokyo area, the recent Gastrea-related riots have caused social unrest, severely impacting Kogisara's schooling. It's unclear what the Japanese are thinking; even at this point, schools haven't closed, and the Tendo couple haven't made Kogisara drop out.

Kogisara now needs to be picked up and dropped off by the Tendo couple every day to go to school. Since Kyuu and Fate are idle at home anyway, they offered to accompany Kogisara to and from school to ease the burden on the Tendo couple. The couple is currently very busy, and Japan is also preparing for the construction of the "Metallus". The Tendo family owns a "Ho" mine, so they naturally become a key part of this plan.

Even though the Tiantong family has many members, everyone who can lend a hand is especially important at such a crucial moment. The Tiantong couple are busy until very late every day, and often everyone is already asleep by the time they get home. Therefore, they are naturally extremely grateful to Jiuxiao and Fate for taking on the task of picking up and dropping off Xiaomuqiang at school.

Every morning, Jiu Xiao and Fate would promptly take Xiao Mu Geng to school. To avoid being recognized, Jiu Xiao always wore a baseball cap pulled low over his shoulders and large sunglasses to conceal his face as much as possible. Unless someone knew him well, it would be difficult for them to identify him.

However, as the saying goes, "If you walk by the water, you're bound to get your shoes wet." On their way to pick up Kogisara, Kyuu and his group were caught red-handed by a reporter from TX (TV Tokyo).

Those reporters had obviously been staking out Jiu Xiao and the others' usual route home for a long time. As soon as they saw Jiu Xiao and Xiao Mugeng traveling together, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they quickly raised their cameras and started snapping pictures of them.

The sudden turn of events startled Koki, who immediately hid behind Kyuu. Fate, thinking she had encountered some bad guys, quickly assumed a fighting stance. Had Kyuu not intervened in time, she probably would have already transformed.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Yuan Jiuxiao?"

Jiuxiao was taken aback for a moment, then quickly replied, "Huh? What Yuan Jiuxiao? You've got the wrong person."

The TX reporter clearly didn't believe Jiu Xiao's explanation. While continuing to film, he said, "That's impossible. We've received feedback from several concerned citizens recently, saying that someone resembling Yuan Jiu Xiao has been frequently appearing in this area. Moreover, your appearance is extremely similar to the photos that have been leaked online. More importantly, isn't the cute little girl next to you the rumored heiress of the Tian Tong family? It's really hard not to be suspicious when the two of you appear together."

I'll copy this! What kind of enthusiastic masses are these? I think they're just a bunch of troublemakers.

Yes, ever since Jiu Xiao became famous online, netizens have thoroughly investigated and exposed his photos and information. Although he has only been in this world for a short time and has tried very hard to keep a low profile, in this information-saturated age, it is almost impossible to completely hide one's identity. Fortunately, he lives in an upscale residential area in Tokyo with excellent security, making it difficult for ordinary people to approach even if his address is exposed. However, today's situation is clearly beyond his expectations.

Jiu Xiao felt a headache coming on as the reporter relentlessly pursued him.

Which bastard leaked their whereabouts? Jiu Xiao secretly vowed that if he found those people, he would beat their heads to a pulp. And these Tencent reporters, how dare they try to deceive us! Try to ambush us! He, Yuan Jiu Xiao, was just a fourteen-year-old comrade.

He was careless and didn't dodge.

Chapter 75 A traitor has emerged among us (censored)

At this moment, Xiao Mu gripped Jiu Xiao's hand tightly, her eyes filled with fear and unease. Jiu Xiao took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

“My friend, I think you may have misunderstood.” Jiu Xiao tried his best to make his tone sound calm and persuasive.

"I am indeed not Yuan Jiuxiao. I am just an ordinary citizen who met Tiantong and her husband by chance and was asked by her parents to help pick her up and drop her off at school. As for those photos you mentioned that resemble me, it's normal for a few people in this world to look alike, isn't it?"

The reporter was clearly skeptical of Jiu Xiao's explanation. He frowned slightly, but the camera remained fixed on them, as if afraid of missing any detail that could confirm their identities.

"However, Mr. Yuan, your explanation seems somewhat far-fetched. As far as we know..."

Jiu Xiao quickly interrupted, "Alright, enough about what you know. Let's leave it at that. If you keep trying to stop me from picking up my child, I'll call the police. Mr. Reporter, you don't want to be eating pork chop rice at the police station tonight, do you?"

Upon hearing this, the reporter's expression changed slightly, clearly not expecting Jiu Xiao to be so firm. He hesitated for a moment under the camera's lens, but then quickly resumed his professional smile.

"Of course, Mr. Yuan, we just want a definite answer, after all, the public always pays a lot of attention to celebrities. Since you insist that you are not Yuan Jiuxiao, we will not force you. However, could you please understand our responsibilities as media professionals and allow us to take a few photos for our reporting? We promise that we will not disclose your personal information or cause any trouble to your life."

Jiu Xiao pondered to himself that a direct confrontation was not the best course of action at this moment, and although these reporters were annoying, they hadn't done anything too extreme. Considering that Xiao Mugeng was still with him, he didn't want the innocent child to be frightened any further.

Besides, they'd already gone to such lengths; refusing now would be rather unreasonable. So, Jiu Xiao nodded, ready to agree to the reporter's request. However, at that moment, unsurprisingly, an unexpected event occurred.

Seeing Jiu Xiao's troubled expression, Fate asked with concern, "Brother Jiu Xiao, do you want me to help you get rid of these reporters?"

Judging from her expression, she was definitely referring to the physical act of "getting rid of" someone.

Fate didn't deliberately lower her voice; her clear, slightly aloof voice stood out starkly in the bustling street, and coupled with her extremely cute appearance, it instantly attracted the attention of the onlookers.

Upon hearing this, the reporters all turned their cameras to Fitow. At the same time, everyone cast subtle glances at Jiuxiao, as if to say: Keep making things up.

Jiu Xiao covered his face. He never expected that the drama of "a traitor among us" would be repeated on him. It was a double whammy.

Fate realized she had misspoke, her face flushing slightly. She quickly waved her hands and explained, "Ah, that's not it, Brother Jiuxiao, please listen to my explanation..."

Okay, okay, three times in a row, is this how you play it?

Jiu Xiao quickly pulled Fei La into his arms, interrupting her "spellcasting." If he let this child explain a few more times, he was afraid that the color of his underwear would be exposed.

Jiu Xiao gently patted Fate's back, indicating that he didn't blame her, and at the same time coughed twice to attract everyone's attention.

"Ahem, since things have come to this, I won't hide it anymore. Ask whatever you want, I'm in a hurry. Look how hungry the child is, I need to go back and cook."

Jiuxiao gestured to Xiaomugeng, who was clinging to his arm, and offered a flimsy excuse to get rid of the reporters as soon as possible.

Needless to say, the quick-witted Koki also cooperated perfectly, showing a teary-eyed, pitiful look, as if he might burst into tears at any moment. He said, "Big brother, I'm hungry, I need food."

It must be said that Kogi's performance was quite convincing; his cute yet pitiful appearance caused the onlookers to cast unfriendly glances at the reporters present. Now, the pressure was on the reporters.

The reporters exchanged bewildered glances, clearly thrown off balance by Jiu Xiao's ability to stir up trouble. Some of them began to whisper among themselves, seemingly weighing their next move. A female reporter who appeared to be the leader stepped forward, maintaining a professional smile, but her eyes betrayed a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.

“Mr. Yuan, we fully understand your and your child’s desire to leave as soon as possible. Since you are willing to cooperate, we will try our best to simplify the interview process and not take up too much of your time.”

In the following segment, reporters quickly asked Jiu Xiao a series of detailed questions about his "megalithic" concept. Although he had already provided detailed descriptions of these questions on PTT (Taiwanese online forum), Jiu Xiao patiently answered each one, trying his best to explain them in simple and easy-to-understand language to everyone present.

The reporters also asked Jiu Xiao some questions about her life, even her personal romantic experiences. It's safe to say that these are typical Japanese reporters; even a fourteen-year-old can't escape their "gossip-loving soul."

At the end of the interview, a young female reporter asked, "Mr. Yuan, what are your thoughts on this war between humans and Gastrea? Do you think humans have any hope of defeating Gastrea?"

"Huh? This...you're asking a fourteen-year-old for their opinion on the Gastrea Wars? Are you kidding me?" Jiuxiao wanted to tell him to just stand there and watch, but he held back. Considering that the war against Gastrea was still in its initial stages, he drew on Black Bullet's original work and warned, "This is a protracted war, and we need to prepare for a long battle. The power of Gastrea should not be underestimated. While human weapons are constantly being upgraded, Gastrea are also constantly evolving. The power displayed by the Gastrea virus may only be the tip of the iceberg. Therefore, before we have a firm foothold, we should not consider retaliating. Nuclear weapons are not necessarily effective against Gastrea."

Jiuxiao's eyes deepened, as if he had already foreseen the future of humanity.

"However, when God closes one door, He opens another window. Perhaps in the future, there will be humans with Gastrea abilities. Although they possess most of the Gastrea's abilities, they will retain human appearance and reason. My father said that magic must be used to defeat magic. Perhaps the Gastrea itself can defeat the virus. Please, everyone, do not point your guns at your compatriots and do things that will make heroes bleed and weep."

At the end of the interview, no one noticed that when Jiu Xiao said "although they possess most of the abilities of Gastrea," she used "they" instead of "them" (those who frequently watch Japanese anime should know that the two pronunciations are different). Perhaps some people noticed it, but they would only consider it a slip of the tongue by Jiu Xiao.

P.S.: I didn't expect there to be so many works about black bullets on Pixiv. It's really torture!

Chapter Seventy-Six: Preparing to Return to the Desert Island

After filming wrapped, Jiu Xiao, holding hands with Xiao Muzheng and Fate, quickly left the scene. Although his earlier words had a slightly mystical feel to them, it served as a preemptive warning for the future "cursed child." He glanced back at the reporter, who was busy organizing the filming materials, preparing to leave. Jiu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, finally rid of this trouble.

On the way home, Fate kept her head down, like a child who had done something wrong, and dared not look Jiuxiao in the eye.

Noticing Fate's unusual behavior, Jiu Xiao held her small hand tightly and asked gently, "Fate, what's wrong? Are you still bothered by what just happened? I told you I don't blame you. I know you meant well."

Fate looked up, a hint of apology in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded, letting the matter drop.

Xiao Mu shook Jiu Xiao's arm, her big, blinking eyes filled with admiration.

"Big brother is amazing! Street surprise interviews and such are things I've only ever seen on TV before. I never thought I'd experience it in person today, and even be interviewed alongside Brother Jiuxiao. It feels like a dream!"

Jiuxiao smiled and ruffled the little guy's hair, saying, "This is all thanks to your cooperation with Xiaomugeng. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to handle those reporters by myself. Cute Xiaomugeng will definitely be the brightest star in the class tomorrow."

The three of them walked hand in hand on their way home, their harmonious atmosphere resembling that of a family of three. Well, that's not allowed, otherwise Jiu Xiao might end up spending his entire life in jail.

The reporters were incredibly efficient; the video of Jiu Xiao and his group being interviewed aired on TV Tokyo that very evening. If it weren't for premeditated planning, even a fool like Jiu Xiao wouldn't believe it.

Days passed by, and the videos of Jiu Xiao and his group being interviewed were not only broadcast on television but also uploaded to the internet by busybodies, quickly spreading across various social media platforms. It must be said that this small workshop really went all out; the diverse video titles even impressed UC with their expertise.

One of the video clips had over ten million views, and out of curiosity, Jiu Xiao clicked on it. What he saw almost made him spit blood onto his phone screen.

The video shows Fate asking Jiuxiao if she should deal with the reporters, then Jiuxiao hugs Fate, while Xiaomu, standing nearby, clings to his arm, gazing at him with teary eyes, saying "Big brother, hungry, food." However, the blogger looped the scene, replacing the dialogue with a classic scene from White Album, and added the song "Can't Reach You"—it's absolutely brilliant.