Chapter 240 - Teasings and Warnings.

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[Adam C. POV]

My day began like any other, in the guild's office. Seated at my desk, I was surrounded by papers, each document a reminder of the responsibilities now resting on my shoulders, a reminder of how boring being a Guild Master was. The comforting sound of someone punching someone else outside served as a backdrop while I worked through the pile of paperwork, signing and stamping documents to avoid dealing with the council.

As I worked, the door creaked open, and I glanced up to see Urahara moonwalking in, his usual hat atop his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Working hard or hardly working, Adam?" he quipped, closing the door behind him.

I rolled my eyes. "A bit of both, Kisuke. What brings you here?"

He leaned against the doorframe, folding his arms. "Just wanted to see how you're holding up after your big date with Erza. The talk of the guild, I hear."

I felt a warmth creep into my cheeks. "Yeah, well, you know how it is here. Nothing stays secret for long."

Urahara's expression shifted, turning more serious. "Gossip out of the way, there's something I wanted to talk to you about. Have you noticed anything... different about your friends lately?"

I paused, a frown creasing my forehead. "Different how?"

He stepped closer, lowering his voice. "I suppose it was to be expected, feeling something so beneath your own league requires a mastery that is far beyond you. I'll get to the point, Adam, their energy... it shows a change. It seems their exposure to you during the years has left some... marks, and is now altering their souls."

A chill ran down my spine. "Alter their souls? How is that even possible?"

Urahara's eyes met mine, steady and knowing. "There is a reason why Captains never visit the Human World, because when they do, things like this happen."

I leaned back in my chair, trying to process his words. Humans getting spiritual power wasn't always bad, it really depended on how much power they acquired. A little usually just meant spiritual awareness, like being able to see ghosts and such, the problem lied when too much power awakened within them.

And based on Urahara's tone, that seemed to be the case. 

"What can we do?" I asked.

Urahara pushed his hat back slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Well, first, if we want to avoid soul suicide they need to be aware of their spiritual pressure, in order to control it. And you, my dear friend, you need to share more of your power with them. That way we could force a soul stabilization, balance the scales so to speak."

So, giving them more of what brought the problem was a solution? How did that make any sense?

I voiced my confusion, "But wouldn't giving them more power only make the problem worse?"

Urahara nodded sagely. "Under normal circumstances, yes. But in this case, their souls are already in a state of flux. By sharing your power with them, as the source of their problem, you can help guide and stabilize their spiritual energy. It's like adding fuel to a fire that is already burning out of control in order to let it burn in a controlled way. The key is balance."

His explanation made sense, but I couldn't shake off the lingering doubt. "Are you sure about this? I mean, I don't want to unintentionally harm them further."

Urahara's gaze softened, his eyes filled with unwavering confidence. "Adam, I understand your concerns. But we don't have much time. Their souls are already teetering on the edge of instability. If we don't act now, the consequences could be catastrophic."

I frowned, then glared at him. "And you noticed this now? Kisuke I know you, and because I know you, I know you would've noticed something like this far earlier."

Urahara sighed, his shoulders slumping slightly. "You're right, Adam. I should have noticed sooner. But the truth is, this world is... quite a conundrum when it comes to energy itself. Their influx of spiritual power was so gradual, that it was almost imperceptible at first. It wasn't until recently that the signs became unmistakable. I apologize for not acting sooner."

I know I was over the entire, 'not trusting Urahara thing', but shit like this made me question. "Very well, what do I have to do?"

Urahara straightened up, a determined glint in his eyes. "We need to gather everyone who's soul has been infected with your own. Meaning, Cana, Laxus, Natsu, Gildarts, Erza and Gray."

Natsu and Gray? Huh, I barely spend any time with them. I guess I might have spent more time than I remember with those two. "Got it."

"After that, we need to train them by killing them," Urahara added with a smile.

I blinked in disbelief, my mouth hanging open. "Killing them? Are you out of your mind?" I exclaimed, a mix of horror and disbelief washing over me.

Urahara raised his hand to pacify my growing agitation. "Adam, please, hear me out. It's not what it sounds like.... I mean sure we have to kill them, but not kill them kill them, more like kind of kill them. We need to bring their souls out of their bodies, teach them the basics, and shove their souls back, and worry not, I will let you shove Erza's soul."

I stared at Urahara, my thoughts racing and my mind struggling to comprehend his words. "You want to kill them, but not really kill them? How does that even work? I... you know what, I'm far too dumb to try and understand your chaotic mind, so I'll just roll with it."

Urahara chuckled, seemingly relieved by my response. "Ah, Adam, you always know how to keep things interesting. Trust me, this method is the best way to ensure their safety and prepare them for what's to come." 

I crossed my arms. "And there it is. What is to come?"

"I said that out-loud, didn't I?" Urahara hummed with a sheepish grin. "Apologies, my friend. I tend to get ahead of myself sometimes. But worry not, I shall explain everything."

I glared at him.

"Right now, I will explain everything right now," Urahara sighed. "You sir, are no fun."