Chapter 1 – I, Across All Heavens and Worlds, Joined a Chat Group?!
"Where do you want to travel?"
"The second dimension, of course!"
In an ordinary world filled with anime characters, Bai Ye scratched his head, feeling a bit troubled. He had already lived here for many years.
He still remembered the moment it all began. Back then, he had been sitting in front of his computer when a strange pop-up suddenly appeared, asking him where he wanted to go. Half-joking, he typed in "Second Dimension."
The next moment, everything spun.
When he opened his eyes again… he had been reborn into this world.
At first, Bai Ye thought he had hit the jackpot.
After all, this was a paradise—tsundere twin-tailed Eriri, the elegant senior Kasumigaoka Utaha, the famous actress Mai Sakurajima… and countless other "goddesses" from the anime world.
He believed his life would be perfect.
Until one day—
He saw a high school detective solving a murder case.
Then came sightings of Cat's Eye, Lupin III, and Kaito Kid stealing priceless treasures.
And recently… news about the Tropical Land murder case appeared.
Only then did Bai Ye realize—
This world's timeline was completely chaotic.
For someone who only wanted a peaceful, ordinary life, this was exhausting.
Ever since he learned that "Shinigami" existed in this world, he felt like he was walking on thin ice every single day.
"Mihana Grand Stage… come if you dare."
As an ordinary person, Bai Ye was genuinely afraid. After all, in a place like the Mihana Grand Stage, people could be killed for no reason at all.
"Miko! Hurry up, we're going to be late!"
"Coming!"
The lively energy of the students around him barely registered in his mind. He was busy thinking about whether he should sign up for a martial arts class—
Ding!
A mechanical sound suddenly echoed in his ears, snapping him out of his thoughts.
"Ding! The Myriad Worlds Chat Group has been successfully activated. Congratulations on joining. Please greet the group members!"
Golden Finger?!
Bai Ye nearly burst into tears.
It finally arrived!
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Naruto Bai Ye: "Yo, how's everyone doing?"
Pirate Bai Ye: "Naruto world? Has Ōtsutsuki Bai Ye joined yet?"
Zombie Bai Ye: "Wait, what happened to the promised second dimension? Why am I still stuck in the third dimension?!"
Inuyasha Bai Ye: "Still complaining? You've got Master Uncle Nine in your world!"
Nichijou Bai Ye: "I finally found an organization—other versions of me! So everyone here… is me?"
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Five different worlds had joined the chat group.
Bai Ye of the Uchiha Clan from the Naruto World
Aida D. Bai Ye, a member of the Rocks Pirates
Bai Ye, the 87th-generation leader of the Shenxiao Sect in the Zombie World
Bai Ye, eldest son of Inu no Taisho in the Yokai World
Akizuki Bai Ye, a middle school student from the Nichijou World
All of them… were him.
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Naruto Bai Ye: "Brother… your name is a bit bold."
Akizuki?
Good heavens.
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Pirate Bai Ye: "Ahem… if you eliminate that guy, you'll be my hero."
Nichijou Bai Ye: "What are you talking about? I didn't choose this name—it was given by the orphanage director! I don't even know that person!"
At first, he resisted.
But resistance was useless.
Eventually, everyone called him that… so he gave up.
After all, it was just a name.
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Zombie Bai Ye: "By the way… have you noticed something strange?"
Naruto Bai Ye: "What?"
Zombie Bai Ye: "The timelines. One is on the verge of the Uchiha massacre. Another is approaching the God Valley incident. And another is about to enter the First East-West War."
Silence fell.
Except for the peaceful Nichijou world…
Every other world was extremely dangerous.
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Naruto Bai Ye: "No problem. I'm already preparing to defect."
Inuyasha Bai Ye: "You don't want to try changing the Uchiha Clan's fate?"
After all… shouldn't there be some attachment?
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Naruto Bai Ye: "It's impossible. Completely impossible. Let me explain…"
"The Uchiha Clan is divided into conservatives, radicals, and neutrals."
"Shisui and Itachi have already been influenced by the Third Hokage."
"The radicals don't have the strength to resist."
"Danzo wants the Sharingan."
"The Third Hokage silently allows it."
"And Obito is lurking in the shadows."
"There's no way out."
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This wasn't something that could be solved with words.
The situation had already reached a dead end.
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Nichijou Bai Ye: "Then why didn't you warn Minato before he died?"
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Naruto Bai Ye: "I was just a kid back then! How was I supposed to meet him?"
"Do you think I could just walk up and say—'Hey, be careful, your wife might die during childbirth'?"
"Come on."
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The conversation continued…
But suddenly—
Large crimson words appeared above the chat group.
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[Group Rule 1]
Members can share abilities. Shared abilities adapt to each user's strength. Cross-world abilities consume the user's native energy—or physical stamina if none exists, at double the cost.
[Group Rule 2]
Altering major events grants lottery rewards unique to that world.
[Group Rule 3]
New members will be invited over time. All members are versions of Bai Ye.
[Group Rule 4]
Items can be traded across worlds. Effects are uncertain.
[Group Rule 5]
Lifespan is shared. As long as one Bai Ye lives, the others will not die of old age.
(Note: They can still be killed.)