"Now, what ends you is protecting Spider-Man in New York, Gwen!"
Connors' massive frame was pinned helplessly as Gwen launched herself with every ounce of strength. In Connors' terrified eyes, a pink fist slammed into his face, spinning his head violently, spraying blood, and blanking his mind entirely.
"Haha, Connors, it's rare we get to meet! Time to say goodbye!"
Ryuuto grinned triumphantly at the half-alive professor. Without hesitation, he activated Kakashi's data packet.
Lightning Style: Raikiri!
Clutching his left wrist with his right, Ryuuto's chakra surged. Arc after arc of blinding lightning hovered around him, condensing into a lethal sphere of thunder in his palm. Anyone caught in its path would face unimaginable destruction.
"No! Don't… don't do this! I was wrong! I'm sorry!" Connors screamed, his last shred of defiance crumbling.
"Bah! Afraid to face your sins, huh? Are you even human, or just a lizard with delusions?" Gwen scolded, indignant.
"Now, you're going straight to the eighteen levels of hell, apologizing to every soul you wronged!"
"That's right! Connors, don't dream of surviving this!" Ryuuto shouted, his Raikiri descending from the sky, turning the entire launch center into a storm of crackling thunder.
"Today, your filthy reptile head… dies!"
Desperation flashed in Connors' eyes as he unleashed the last remnants of his monstrous strength. His ugly lizard face twisted in fury, aura blazing, as he lunged at Ryuuto and Gwen.
"Hehe, not qualified!" Ryuuto scoffed.
With lightning-fast movement, he leapt skyward. Gwen's cobwebs instantly bound Connors' arms and legs, pinning him to the center of the ground. Ryuuto's Raikiri descended like a god's wrath, unstoppable.
Connors' jaws opened in terror, but no sound came. The destructive thunder engulfed him from head to toe, dark green blood splattering across the floor. He was gone.
Ryuuto's palm struck deep into the ground, leaving a massive crater, cracks radiating outward—a testament to the power of his final blow.
"Haha! Ryuuto, we did it! The villain is gone!" Gwen cheered, throwing herself into his arms, warmth and relief flooding her face.
"Well… everything's over. New York's going to be safer, and your dad would be proud," Ryuuto said, patting her back and smiling.
[Drop! Congratulations, Master! Lizard Man Boss defeated. Reward: 100 Life Potions and one Forbidden Technique Scroll!]
Shion's voice echoed with giddy excitement:
[Drop! Master, you've successfully collected ten Hokage character data packs: Rock Lee, Konohamaru, Akimichi Chōji, Onoki, Orochimaru, Tsunade, No More, Hidan, Yamanaka Ino, Hatake Kakashi! You've mastered their skills!]
Ryuuto's eyes gleamed gold, excitement shaking his voice.
"Shion, I need more than just congratulations—give me a proper reward! Hurry!"
[OK! Master, due to your mastery of ten Hokage data packs, the system has received a powerful upgrade!]
"Perfect! My master is unstoppable! Tasks are a joke now!" Ryuuto laughed, clapping his hands in glee.
[Now, Master, the breakthrough allows you to transform into a character form within your mind!]
"YES! Finally!" Ryuuto cheered, trying to calm Gwen, who peeked curiously from his arms. Wiping the sweat from his face, he panted excitedly:
"Shion, now—you become Hinata! Let me see it already!"
His heart raced at the thought of seeing the goddess he had daydreamed about. For the first time, a hint of nervousness and shyness crept into Ryuuto's usually confident demeanor.
[Master, are you sure? Once I become Hinata, I can't change forms until the next system upgrade!]
"Absolutely! Don't doubt me!" Ryuuto roared with excitement.
In an instant, Hinata's perfect figure materialized in his mind—so beautiful it took his breath away.
"Haha! I knew it! Hinata, finally!" Ryuuto gasped, nearly overwhelmed by happiness.
[Whee! Master, am I good-looking?]
"Of course! Full marks!" Ryuuto laughed, heart pounding, thrilled beyond words.