Chapter 96: Super Transcendent Fusion—Gurren Lagann! Shaking the Myriad Worlds! The Death of 'Bro'! Pierce the Heavens!
『 Although he found his old man's remains, Kamina adjusted quickly. He casually changed his original goal of following in his father's footsteps to completely surpassing him!
But a new crisis arose. The Beastman Army general, Viral, piloted a giant white Gunmen and launched a surprise attack. Even with Kamina and Simon giving it their all, they were no match for him!
In the end, relying on Simon's drill, the two barely managed to escape. Viral did not choose to pursue immediately because he knew that the main human force was right there; they couldn't run far!
After this battle, Simon became deeply aware of how weak his own power was. Uncontrollable panic bred in his heart, and he bluntly told his big brother that he was afraid.
Afraid of death.
"I don't want to do this anymore. Let's go back to the village. There are such strong guys out there… I don't want to die, and I don't want to watch you go to your death, Bro."
"If we go on like this, you'll end up just like your old man, Bro," Simon said dejectedly.
"Simon!" Kamina pointed a finger at the sky, his other hand on his hip.
He laughed loudly as he walked away, "Simon! Your drill is the drill that will pierce the heavens! It's not meant for running away!"
On the way, Kamina met Yoko. Yoko proposed that she pilot Lagann tomorrow, as Simon wasn't fit for combat.
Facing Yoko's doubts, Kamina simply replied with a faint sentence.
"Because I believe in you, I believe in him. And precisely because I believe in him, I also believe in you." 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion): "Ah, he really resembles a young boy I know. But indeed, is placing such pressure on a child too much?" ]
[ Sanzang (Journey to the West): "Feels like he's been possessed by my second disciple. If he added a polite bow, it would be perfect." ]
[ Bai Junlang (Sea Tiger): "Damn it, you bastard kid! Grit your teeth and fight with everything you've got-yah!" ]
[ Frieza⦍Deceased⦎ (Dragon Ball): "Can this human brat really become that kind of powerhouse?! Why am I doubting it more and more!" ]
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〜Neon Genesis Evangelion World〜
Shinji Ikari stared blankly at Simon on the screen.
He was so similar to himself. Even the posture of hugging his knees to escape problems was so similar.
"What exactly should be done… Why must we fight?"
Shinji fell silent, his trembling eyes unable to hide the boy's fear.
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『 The sun rose. On the desolate earth, Kamina piloted the crimson mecha, Gurren, awaiting the enemy.
Simon, however, was unable to pilot Lagann due to fear.
At this moment, the white Gunmen piloted by Viral streaked across the sky like a meteor and crashed into the earth. Facing the siege of the group, he didn't care at all; he even seemed at ease.
But no matter how many times he was attacked, Kamina did not give up. Viral decided to deal the fatal blow!
"BRO!!!" Watching this scene from a distance, Simon finally couldn't take it anymore!
Compared to death, what he feared more was watching his big brother die right before his eyes!
Viral's attack was interrupted. He sneered coldly; fine then, the two brothers could hit the road together.
And Kamina decided to use his ultimate move!
"That IS—COMBINATION!!!"
Aside from Kamina, everyone was confused.
Combination…? Do they have that function?! 』
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〜Code Geass world〜
A ripple suddenly appeared in Lelouch's calm eyes.
Combination? Is this the unique feature of mechas from a world different than theirs?
He wanted to see just how they would combine.
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〜Fruity Robo World〜
"Oh?! Is it finally coming!"
Cheng Liuxiang and the group of fruits widened their eyes in anticipation.
After all, what kind of mecha is it if it can't combine!
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『 "It's impossible!" The mechanic Leeron shouted from below in rebuttal.
"How do you know if you don't try!" Kamina didn't care in the slightest. Laughing loudly, he controlled Gurren to grab Lagann and, using the drill on it, jammed it straight into Gurren's head!
"See that! Now we have two faces on our side too! Just like you, you Beastman bastard!"
Saying that, Kamina even adjusted Lagann, which was acting as the head. Although he adjusted it, the head was still crooked.
Everyone present felt their vision go dark. Viral, as the enemy, dropped his jaw in shock, unable to accept the scene before him for a long time.
Meanwhile, Simon, acting as the head, felt the weird gazes of the crowd and was as shy as a young bride stepping out of her sedan chair. 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "…Such a hardcore method of combination?! That's completely unscientific!" ]
[ Huo Linfei (Ultra Beast Force): "I can no longer look at the word 'combination' straight." ]
[ Usopp (One Piece): "Ahhh! He's simply a moron, just like Luffy! Doing that will only destroy the mecha!" ]
[ Bai Junlang (Sea Tiger): "Damn it! A combination is a man's romance! You two better combine fiercely, fiercely together-YAH!!!" ]
[ Aogami Pierce (A Certain Magical Index): "…Combine fiercely together to do what?" ]
[ Hashirama Senju (Naruto): "Hahahahaha! It's good to be young!" ]
[ Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure): "Combination! Hahahahahaha! I am high to the max!" ]
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Pfft—
Everyone's expressions twitched rapidly. They had figured it out.
It's not normal! Not normal at all!
This is basically a gag world, isn't it?!
How could that kind of combination possibly… Before they could finish their sentences, everyone's expressions changed drastically!
You motherf***er, you actually succeeded?!!
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『 "You hopelessly stupid fool!" Viral was a cold man; he generally didn't laugh, unless…
"Die!" The Gunmen fired a terrifying beam!
But in the next moment, Viral was shocked!
"How is that possible?!!"
The mecha that had originally been damaged by Kamina's own hands was now erupting with a ghostly green light!
Then, the entire mecha seemed reborn. Under the power of this reborn mecha, Viral had absolutely no room to resist!
"Who the hell do you think I am!"
A heavy punch sent Viral flying directly!
This is their super combination—Gurren LAGANN!!!
And now, it was their turn to COUNTERATTACK!!!!
The expedition has begun! 』
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〜Three-Body Problem World〜
"Material fusibility?"
The Trisolarans did not panic at the scene before them, or rather, they had already anticipated it.
After all, for something capable of becoming a True God, they wouldn't believe it if it didn't possess special properties.
Continuing to add characteristics to the simulation, they stared tightly at the screen.
Although reason told them their eyes could absolutely not compare to a stellar-class simulator, the Trisolarans were terrified of missing a step!
If this continues, perhaps they really might succeed…!
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〜Code Geass World〜
"Impossible! If a mecha is just a dead object, how could it achieve that level?!"
Lelouch was also shocked by the scene before him.
Looking at Kamina, who seemed like an idiot, his mouth hung open, unable to recover his senses for a long time.
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〜Neon Genesis Evangelion World〜
"Mecha… living thing."
Under Gendo Ikari's red sunglasses, a deep fanaticism and excitement were revealed.
If merely this could erupt with such powerful might, then what about a mecha born from flesh and blood?!
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『 On the expedition, the group gained more partners, and Gurren Lagann became stronger and larger after defeating one enemy after another!
Team Dai-Gurren was BORN!!
For the future, for survival, everyone unanimously decided to seize the Dai-Gunzan!
On the eve of the great battle, Team Dai-Gurren was ready to go. In the dark of night, Yoko and Kamina met.
Kamina was deploying the plan. The rear was left to Yoko, while the front—
"I'll crush all the guys coming from the front! So, I'm leaving the enemies in the rear to you."
"Kamina," Yoko called out softly. Kamina turned around, only to be met with a deep kiss from Yoko.
Having walked this far, the two, who already had feelings for each other, finally expressed their hearts to one another in the night.
"You… 10 times the payback. I'll return this to you tenfold when I get back. Just wait," Kamina kissed her again.
But…
Simon was watching all of this from a distance.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's okay," Simon repeated this phrase constantly, images of Yoko flashing through his mind.
The boy's heart was in turmoil, yet no one knew. 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Merlin (Type-Moon): "Pffthahahahahaha! The ignorant youth, this is simply a world-famous painting." ]
[ Natsu Dragneel (Fairy Tail): "Why… does this feel inexplicably familiar?" ]
[ Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto): "Isn't this just the story of Sayaka, Kyousuke, and Mami?!! Seeing this scene, Sayaka turned dark!" ]
[ Miki Sayaka (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) "Ahhhhhh! Don't bring it up anymore!" ]
[ Vignette (Gabriel DropOut): "Um… will this affect the upcoming war?" ]
[ Chaotic Evil Gudako (Type-Moon): "Guaranteed to affect it, sister. Did you see that Kamina already raised a flag?" ]
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〜Naruto World〜
"Women are truly a hindrance!"
Uchiha Madara snorted coldly.
In his life, he had never been influenced by such things as women!
The only one who truly influenced him was…
"Hashirama!"
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『 Soon, the decisive battle broke out. Under Kamina's frantic provocation, the enemy Gunmen were dispatched in full force.
And this played right into Kamina's plan!
Back and forth, the battle between the two sides was scorching hot. Under everyone's cover, Simon managed to get on top of the Dai-Gunzan, preparing to steal control of it!
But soon, Kamina discovered a problem!
Lagann's readings were fluctuating constantly along with Simon's emotions!
In the end, it completely stopped listening to Simon's commands!
Facing Kamina's questioning, images of his big brother and Yoko embracing and kissing kept floating in the boy's mind! 』
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〜Demon Slayer World〜
Veins popped out on the Wind Hashira, Shinazugawa Sanemi's FOREHEAD!!!
The clear sound of grinding teeth and cracking bones represented his anger at this moment!
"BASTARD!!!"
Just watching it made his heart swell with anger beyond words!
It was like they had encountered the Demon King, strangled him down to his last breath, and just needed one person to deliver the final blow, but that person was hesitating, thinking about romance!
If it were him, he would definitely cut down Simon immediately!
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone couldn't bear to look at Simon's performance. At the same time, deep doubts and distrust regarding Simon's future arose in their hearts.
How exactly did such a boy reach that level?
In their view, if anyone could reach that level, so far only Kamina had shown that kind of aptitude.
Bravery, decisiveness, creativity, and that conviction to break through everything…
The one who truly showed them the light was this young man, while Simon… had absolutely none of it.
Could it be… that Simon encounters some heaven-defying opportunity in the future?
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『 After seeing Simon's state, the original plan was completely shattered!
But Kamina didn't hesitate at all in making a choice!
He rampaged all the way, arriving alone in front of Simon on the Dai-Gunzan!
He made Simon open the Gunmen.
"Grit those teeth!"
A heavy punch smashed directly into Simon's face, and this punch made Simon completely sober up!
"Are you awake now?!" There was no anger, no questioning, only a smile that seemed capable of embracing everything. "When you are lost, I will definitely come to punch you."
"…So don't worry. With me by your side, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! BELIEVE IN THE ME WHO BELIEVES IN YOU!!" 』
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〜Naruto World〜
"Hahahahahaha! That's wonderful! This is the bond between brothers!"
Senju Hashirama laughed loudly.
That young man named Kamina truly had frighteningly high charisma!
Even someone like him, just watching, could feel that boy's charm and the trust worth entrust everything to!
"This boy will surely go very far!"
Senju Hashirama laughed again, completely forgetting that before this, Kamina's death flag had already been raised.
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〜The Eminence in Shadow World〜
"He's going to get killed by this guy sooner or later,"
Cid said expressionlessly.
Hesitation, indecision, unreliable actions. If Kamina were invincible in the world, letting him have his way wouldn't matter, but now…
"An epic song of blood and tears that forces one to grow?"
Cid looked at the lost boy and suddenly seemed to understand something.
Humans like them weren't born the strongest…
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『 Simon, having been hit by the 'Sobering Punch of Reality', recovered immediately. He piloted Lagann at full power!
In just a moment, he seized control of the Dai-Gunzan!
But just as Kamina returned to Gurren, a blinding, terrifying blade pierced through beneath Kamina's feet!
Under the siege of the Beastmen and Viral, Gurren suffered heavy damage, and the display showed the loss of life signs inside!
"Kamina…" Everyone stared blankly at the wreckage in the ruins. Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
"Bro… Big BROTHER!!!" 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone watched this scene expressionlessly. Sure enough, sure enough!
They had long guessed that Kamina would be dragged down by this guy Simon, and eventually even get killed!
Up to this point, everything that happened was exactly similar to what they had imagined!
In a sense, Kamina was killed by Simon. Watching the bewildered and terrified Simon on the screen, everyone sneered.
Run away. Take the lesson of blood and tears exchanged for your kin, and start again!
But the expected escape did not happen. Everyone's pupils constricted violently. This guy!
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『 "Bro… Big BROTHER!!!" Simon's eyes were splitting with rage. He roared out, and terrifying energy erupted violently at this moment. The entire Dai-Gunzan was controlled by him!
The earth tore apart. The crater of a volcano thousands of meters away in the distance sparkled as brilliantly as a cluster of stars!
Under the rumbling sound that seemed to tear the sky apart, the entire earth cracked like a spiderweb, and thousands of miles of ground turned into a land of magma!
Simon, having witnessed his big brother's death with his own eyes, went completely berserk!
In his unconscious state, he was even about to bury everything here—absolutely everything—right in this place!
But at this very moment, amidst the ruins, the person bathed in blood and on the verge of death stood up once again!
He piloted Gurren and landed a heavy punch on Simon's Lagann!
Big Brother is still alive! Simon began to wail.
"Simon, who do you think you are!" That figure piloting Gurren once again pointed a finger at the sky, one hand on his hip!
"YOUR DRILL IS THE DRILL THAT PIERCES THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE!!!"
Kamina combined with Simon once again.
"Super Ultra Combination—Gurren LAGANN!!"
"Who the hell do you think we ARE!!!" That conviction to break through the sky was like a super volcano erupting!
With just one strike, only the enemy leader remained before them. He used all his strength to launch a final attack, but it was blocked by Kamina with a single hand!
"Simon! Don't forget. Believe in yourself. Not in the you that I believe in, nor in the me that you believe in. Believe in the you who believes in yourself!" Kamina's figure seemed bathed in boundless light!
"Giga Drill BREAKER—!!!"
⦍Ten Trillion Times DRILL⦎
That conviction was like a drill, breaking through… THE HEAVENS AT THIS MOMENT!!!
But also at this moment, within that boundless light, the brilliant figure quietly dimmed, flashing by like a meteor.
He shone like the sun, but was as fleeting as a shooting star.
"Later, buddy." A smile appeared at the corner of Kamina's mouth as he murmured.
Heavy rain poured down from the sky. Until tears and rain became indistinguishable, and thunder exploded loudly, Simon suddenly realized.
That big brother who cared for him meticulously, who led him forward, who protected him at all times, who was the best to him… was dead… 』
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Shining like the sun, yet fleeting like a meteor.
At this moment, thousands of emotions tangled in the hearts of the audience across the Myriad Worlds. Countless viewers were moved to tears for this big brother, Kamina.
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