Chapter 112.1 : Traps!
Jiraiya once again drew, this time focusing on the inheritance column.
Ten messages from different worlds and character names materialized.
1. Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World - Felix Argyle
2. My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected - Saika Totsuka
3. Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts - Kinoshita Hideyoshi
4. The World of Fate/Apocrypha - Astolfo
5. Is This a Zombie? - Ayumu Aikawa
6. Date A Live - Shido Itsuka (Shiori Itsuka)
7. Steins;Gate - Luka Urushibara
8. Tricksters - Kobayashi Yoshio
9. Assassination Classroom - Shiota Nagisa
10. Sneak! Naiako - Hastur
For Uchiha Ran, these ten names were familiar. They had all been heard of before.
The Date A Live and the Fate world were known for their strong points, featuring spirits and heroic spirits.
The world of the Assassination Classroom was a unique showcase of the teacher's abilities, a formidable one!
However, the other worlds were different.
This time, the power levels were positioned in the Intermediate Draw of the Myriad Worlds.
As Uchiha Ran examined the identities of the inherited characters from each world, shock immediately coursed through him. He couldn't believe it, and he rubbed his eyes ensuring he was not mistaken.
It wasn't about how strong or weak these individuals were.
But they shared a common characteristic... they all are anime traps!
The horror of a two-dimensional traps is hard to grasp without personal experience.
Uchiha Ran had a tragic encounter before crossing.
During his four years of college, bored, he used the computer to watch various animations.
In some anime, he shipped couples.
If the male protagonist wasn't handsome enough, he'd ship the male protagonist with the female lead, hoping for an expansive harem.
This is when "Traps" appeared.
For instance, in the world of "My Youth Love Story Really Has a Problem," the male protagonist looked average and unworthy of Yukinoshita Yukino. Then, Saika, a background character, befriended Hikigaya Hachiman.
Thinking they could be a couple, he endorsed this pairing, making Yukinoshita Yukino remain beautiful alone.
Yet, shockingly, it turned out that Saika Totsuka was a man.
A beautiful girl with a slender body, snow-white skin, a cute face, a girlish voice, and an elegant demeanor—was actually a man?
As Hachiman's only recognized friend, Saika Totsuka often caused Hachiman's confusion when seeking comfort.
This proved its super high "feminine charm."
Uchiha Ran knelt down in disbelief.
Deciding to take a break from that state, he ultimately chose to watch Fate/Apocrypha.
It seemed enjoyable at first, until Astolfo made his appearance.
He immediately became a fan of this "beautiful girl."
Servant, aligned with the "black" camp, when Astolfo entered the scene.
While Astolfo's ability parameters were slightly inferior to other Servants, he compensated with a plethora of Noble Phantasms, manipulating opponents and introducing unforeseen circumstances to the Holy Grail War with his whimsical actions.
After his master fell, he became a servant to Sieg. Ultimately, as Sieg transformed into eternity, Astolfo gained infinite magical power, remaining in the world by relying on Sieg's limitless magic, patiently awaiting Sieg's return.
Astolfo's male characteristics remained inconspicuous in "Fate/Apocrypha" (almost non-existent) until Jeanne d'Arc as Ruler glimpsed Astolfo's entire body after a bath, revealing his true gender as a boy.
Uchiha Ran felt his worldview shatter at that moment.
He refrained from watching anime for quite some time.
Unexpectedly, today, ten of them were thrust upon him at once?
Dreadful!
No, not for him, but for Jiraiya.
Pondering this, Uchiha Ran cast a sympathetic look at Jiraiya.
In that moment, Jiraiya caught Uchiha Ran's gaze.
His heart skipped a beat.
Why was Uchiha Ran showing sympathy for him?
Was he planning to "set him up" again?
Could this newcomer be another possessing peerless beauty?
With these thoughts, Jiraiya's heart raced.
But in the next instant, he remembered something, and his body shifted as if compelled, finally meeting Tsunade's stern gaze.
"Tsunade, I got carried away and forgot, can you forgive me?" Jiraiya pleaded softly.
Tsunade clenched her fists, emitting a sharp sound.
Nevertheless, she didn't take the bait, saying coldly, "Next time it's my turn, remember to let me draw a lot, got it?"
"Absolutely! I promise!" Jiraiya nodded vigorously, acknowledging his lapse.
It turns out, that was why Uchiha Ran was "sympathizing" with him.
He thought he was going to embarrass himself once more.
Indeed, he had chosen not to go around Himari earlier, and Himari's selection of Uchiha Ran was just a "coincidence." What did it have to do with Uchiha Ran?
He had "done nothing"!
Jiraiya felt a twinge of embarrassment; why had he blamed the younger brother?
Though Uchiha Ran had a guilt-inducing face, just like his own, he was genuinely good-hearted and honest about any issues.
He was an excellent junior and a commendable Hokage.
With this in mind, Jiraiya realized he still needed Uchiha Ran for information.
"..."
Jiraiya began to ask a question.
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