The camera returned to the balcony.
As the energy pool obscuring visibility gradually descended, Jordan's figure emerged from within the eggshell.
Seeing the main body unharmed, F-boy, who'd been standing guard, silently vanished into thin air.
With the breakthrough nearing completion, the third effect of Limiter Break activated. Jordan gained another extraordinary ability for free.
[Fantasy Card: Fixed Time Control]
Card Type: Ability Card
Rarity: SR (Purple)
Source: Type-Moon universe, Kiritsugu Emiya's specialized magic, inherited and improved from his family lineage.
Effect 1: Time Acceleration (2x/3x/4x Speed)
Create a unique barrier within the body, accelerating blood flow, hemoglobin combustion, and muscle movement to achieve several times normal physical capability. Side effect: corresponding physical burden. When the barrier dissipates, forced synchronization with external time causes severe physical trauma.
Effect 2: Time Deceleration
Manipulate time within the body to slow to one-third original speed. Suppresses heartbeat and breathing sounds to minimum levels.
A rare time-based ability!
The randomly acquired power came from the Magus Killer, Kiritsugu Emiya. Like Magnet Release controlling magnetic force, Time Control was a Reality Marble created through magic, enabling limited temporal manipulation.
Essentially still a derivative capability.
But when it came to time manipulation, nothing was weak.
In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, which time-based Stand didn't appear invincible upon debut?
Though their fates were all tragic in the end.
Time acceleration was a multiplicative boost. A muscular powerhouse like Jordan with a solid foundation could enjoy almost the full bonus.
As the Super A-rank mechanic, the immortal Black Star, once said: "Only by standing firm can you produce results."
After this breakthrough, whether the magical backlash that would kill ordinary people could even shake Jordan's body remained to be seen.
This was the benefit of stacking constitution.
With his current physique, damage from opening the Eight Gates to the Gate of Death might not exceed his body's current regeneration rate, let alone controllable temporal strain.
Speaking of the Eight Gates Formation—he could acquire it during his next Naruto world trip.
Taijutsu specialists using the Eight Gates had already appeared during the Warring States period. Though the power of opening the final gate certainly wouldn't reach Might Guy's nearly world-ending level, the training method remained consistent.
When the time came, getting Hashirama to mobilize people to find the technique would be simple.
Jordan wasn't hoping this forbidden technique would significantly boost combat power. Rather, he wanted explosive burst-type skills for his arsenal.
As thoughts raced, the energy pool enveloping Jordan finally vanished. The figure inside the eggshell stretched slightly before opening his eyes.
Faint electrical current emanated from Jordan's pores, leaping and flowing along skin and hair. Nearby streetlights flickered.
Ultimately, the newly acquired Evolutionary Power was allocated to Magnet Release. This SR card that had helped him master the electromagnetic system was upgraded, leaping into a more prestigious SSR rank.
[Fantasy Card: Magnetism (Exceeding Limit)]
Card Type: Ability Card
Rarity: SSR (Orange)
Source: Naruto world, a bloodline limit possessed by the Kazekage and select ninjas. Due to Evolutionary Power intervention, transcends the bloodline limit itself.
Effect 1: Wind and Thunder
Magnet Release originates from wind and lightning chakra fusion. Magnet Release users naturally possess both wind and lightning chakra natures.
Effect 2: Electromagnetic Control
Consume Magnet Release chakra to freely control personal or external magnetic fields and electromagnetic forces. Applications include: magnetizing objects, melting metals, manipulating bioelectric currents.
Skills:
Mind Network (derived from psychic mapping)
Railgun (advanced version: Railgun Array)
Gamma Ray Burst
Now Jordan no longer needed to piece together electromagnetic abilities. He could finally control lightning openly and legitimately.
After Magnet Release completed its ultimate evolution, approximately 0.1 units of Evolutionary Power remained—obviously insufficient to upgrade another SSR card.
After glancing at the most embarrassing skills in his ability pool, Jordan immediately threw the remaining conceptual power in that direction.
[Strong Fist (R)]
A martial art based on Konoha Fluid Techniques. Strong Fist underwent strange changes due to Evolutionary Power intervention.
Skills:
Leaf Whirlwind
Konoha Gale
Konoha Great Whirlwind
Steel Bones (Passive)
Charged Blow Punch: Unleash a punch filled with powerful energy, damaging enemies in a cone-shaped area ahead.
Hmm? Did something strange slip in there?
Saitama's muffled shout penetrated Jordan's awareness.
Quite the talent that Saitama's voice could pierce through two layers of force field shields.
"Is it comfortable out there on the balcony? Come back in, it's your turn!" Saitama received no response, so he set down the controller and walked straight over. "Huh? Where'd he go? Why isn't he answering? Ow!"
Unexpectedly, Saitama slammed his head into the force field. Colorful ripples spread outward while the perpetrator's forehead and nose visibly reddened.
Sharp pain from the impact made Saitama involuntarily recoil. "Ow! There's clearly air in front of me! Why does it feel like I hit a wall?!"
King remarked thoughtfully, "Probably like invisible walls in games, right? 'Traveler, let's explore the area ahead later'... something like that?"
"That weird tone... who asked you to imitate anything?" Saitama covered his nose, regarding King with dead fish eyes. "Well said. Don't say it again next time."
Bang, who'd followed behind Saitama, reached out and tapped the transparent barrier stretching between room and balcony. "Very solid. Seems to be Jordan's psychic power. I've seen him use it before."
"What? So Jordan did this? Why'd he lock us up for no reason?"
Saitama rolled up his sleeves, bent his knees, lowered his shoulders, and mustered all his strength for a reckless charge.
"Jordan-san must have his reasons for this. Sigh..."
Bang watched helplessly as the alcohol-reeking Saitama charged Jordan's force field. Remembering he himself would need to go all-out to crack it, he couldn't bear to watch.
Impact rang out.
But the scene Bang envisioned—Saitama slamming into the barrier—didn't occur.
Instead, Saitama smashed the metal balcony railing into a pretzel shape. Due to excessive force, he rushed straight off the balcony.
King, still in the room, was startled. "Hey! Saitama fell down!"
Saitama, suspended in mid-air, watched the ground draw ever closer. His lips twitched.
"If I fall down... I'll have to wash my pajamas again."
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