Chapter 169

"Kamen Rider!" Tony Stark immediately recalled the Kamen Rider Knight Belt that Bruce Wayne had received. Could this be similar?

The screen's voice continued: "Kamen Rider BLACK is a bio-engineered human created by the Gorgom Empire in a parallel universe, empowered with the Kingstone. This bio-human possesses strength beyond human imagination."

"Punch strength reaches up to 30 tons, while kicks can hit with 50 tons of force."Jumping power exceeds several dozen meters, with vision extending to a kilometer, enabling him to detect weaknesses. His skin senses air currents and temperature changes, and his hearing can pick up sounds 500 meters away, even at ultrasonic frequencies. His body has enough durability to withstand explosions up to 1,000 tons."

"If the Kingstone continues absorbing solar energy, Kamen Rider BLACK can evolve into Kamen Rider BLACK RX."

Tony was astonished at this explanation. "Bio-engineered by an empire? It sounds like one of those mad-scientist movies… But it's incredible," he mused, eyeing the belt around Steve Rogers' waist as if it were a rare treasure.

"Captain Rogers, you may have a lot of questions right now, but I'll explain everything in time," Nick Fury said, trying to contain his excitement. Having someone as steadfast as Steve with such a powerful tool would significantly bolster S.H.I.E.L.D.'s strength.

...

In the Dragon Ball Universe…

"All anomalies have been eliminated in the Dragon Ball Universe. Descendants of the original invaders are not considered part of the first wave. Warriors, continue your efforts. Now issuing rewards: all combat participants' power levels are doubled."

Goku and his friends immediately felt their strength surge.

"This power… it's amazing! The screen can grant us strength just like that?" Krillin marveled, staring at his hands in disbelief.

Tien, equally thrilled, said, "This strength… nothing beats getting stronger!"

Goku, however, looked pensive.

"Father, are you okay?" Gohan asked, noticing his father's distant expression.

"It's nothing," Goku replied. "This power boost is great, but we can't rely on it alone. If we just keep waiting for these rewards, we might lose sight of real training and hit a wall eventually."

Piccolo scoffed, "I'm not here to babysit humanity. I'm done wasting time." With that, he vanished, having no more interest in the matter.

"What a heartless guy," Yamcha muttered, clenching his fists.

Goku, unaffected, said, "Let's focus on what's left to do."

...

In the One Piece World…

"Congratulations to the Navy Headquarters for successfully containing the Visual Phantom Beast. Rewards: Conqueror's Haki for Garp, Tiger Charm for Sengoku, and a twofold increase in strength for all other navy personnel."

Sengoku looked down to find a tiger-shaped charm in his hand, black and white. Meanwhile, a powerful aura burst out from Garp, unmistakably the Conqueror's Haki.

"Haha! So, this is what it feels like to have Conqueror's Haki! If I'd had this back in the day, I would've taken down Roger and Whitebeard myself!" Garp laughed heartily.

Sengoku, while pleased with Garp's new power, wondered about his own tiger charm. "What is this supposed to do?" he mused aloud.

"Tiger Charm allows balance between opposing forces within a person. It can prevent internal energy conflicts from causing self-destruction. Note: The charm can also split a person into good and evil halves. Use with caution."

The warning left Sengoku frowning. "Splitting into two? Who'd want that? And balancing forces… I don't even have opposing powers!"

Garp laughed, "Looks like you got unlucky! Unless you're planning on eating another Devil Fruit?"

A thought struck them both. The Tiger Charm's ability to balance different powers… could it mean surviving multiple Devil Fruits?

"Garp, should I try it?" Sengoku asked, his mind racing at the possibilities.

"Think it over carefully," Garp replied, understanding the risk but also the potential reward.

Meanwhile, the screen announced, "Congratulations to Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, for eliminating the Aerial Jellyfish. Reward: Dog Charm. Other participants receive a onefold power increase."

On Whitebeard's side…

Whitebeard stood panting heavily, surrounded by fragments of the Aerial Jellyfish. Its strength had far exceeded his expectations, requiring his full power to finally bring it down. Even in peak condition, it would have been a challenging fight.

(End of Chapter)

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