The first rays of dawn stretched across the horizon, painting the sky with streaks of gold and crimson. A gentle breeze carried the scent of salt and sea, while the rhythmic crashing of waves created a soothing melody.
Dev sat on the beach, a steaming cup of coffee in his hands, enjoying the peaceful view. His Kryptonian physique didn't require caffeine to function, but that didn't mean he couldn't indulge in simple earthly pleasures.
"Enjoying the morning like a retired old man, huh?" Eve's teasing voice echoed in his mind.
Dev smirked. "Why not? With all my abilities, I might as well act like one. Besides, coffee and a sunrise? Classic combination."
Eve hummed in amusement. "And here I thought you'd be itching for some action after last night's vigilante work."
"Oh, don't worry," Dev chuckled. "I've got something interesting planned today."
After finishing his coffee, Dev dusted off his shorts and stretched. It was time to grab some groceries. Even with all his abilities, he still needed ingredients if he wanted to enjoy a proper meal.
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A Simple Errand and A Not-So-Simple Secret
Dev walked through the supermarket, casually grabbing fresh vegetables, eggs, and some premium cuts of meat. His enhanced senses made this mundane task feel effortless—he could hear conversations from aisles away and even sense the faintest imperfections in the produce.
While checking out, he absentmindedly glanced at the city's news bulletin displayed on a nearby screen. Reports of last night's chaos flashed across the screen—rescued civilians, defeated criminals, and a mysterious vigilante being discussed in hushed tones.
"Looks like I left quite the impression," Dev mused.
Eve snickered. "You did beat the crap out of several criminals. Oh, and let's not forget our guest waiting for you back home."
Dev smirked. "Right. Time to check on him."
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Morning Routine and a Hostage in the Basement
Back at his apartment, Dev put the groceries away and decided to freshen up. After a quick shower, he threw on a pair of comfortable shorts and a T-shirt, ready to cook breakfast.
"A Kryptonian cooking breakfast. That's a rare sight." Eve teased.
"Hey, superpowers don't mean I should live off instant ramen," Dev shot back, expertly flipping an omelet. "Besides, a good meal is important before any training—or interrogations."
Before going to Muscular, Dev wanted to check something.
"Eve, show me my status panel."
Instantly, a transparent screen appeared before him.
[Updated Status Profile: Dev]
[Age:] 14
[Title:] Reincarnated Kryptonian
[Level:] 2 (Advanced Novice)
[Origin Points (OP): 6150]
[Race:] Modified Kryptonian (20% Unlocked)
Enhanced Kryptonian Physiology
Solar Energy Absorption
[Quirk:] Elemental Body (Enhanced)
Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Lightning, Ice, Light, Darkness, Metal, Wood (10% Control Each)
[Abilities:]
Extract – Can extract quirks, abilities, or skills from others (1 use per month, upgradable with OP).
Elemental Mastery (10%)
Multi-Shadow Clone Technique
Martial Arts Mastery
Transformation Skill
Stealth Skill
Cooking Mastery (Lv. 1)
Heal (Lv. 10) (MAX!)
[Inventory:]
Undetectable Full-Body Suit
Portable Time-Space Training Room (1:2)
Body Enhancement Pills (x5)
Summoning Card (x2)
Stored Quirk – Muscular's "Muscle Augmentation"
[Passive Income:]
1 OP/hour
10,000,000 Yen per month
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After finishing breakfast, Dev made his way to the underground training room. Inside, Muscular was restrained in a specialized containment cell. His eyes were filled with hatred, but he kept silent as Dev approached.
Dev leaned against the glass. "Good morning, Muscular. How's the accommodations?"
The villain just growled, his fists clenched.
"Tch. Stubborn, huh? Alright, let's make this easy—tell me your crimes."
Muscular just gritted his teeth, refusing to speak.
Dev sighed. "I figured as much. Eve, how much for Telepathy?"
[Telepathy – 300 OP (Upgradable)]
"Buy it."
A wave of mental energy surged through his brain, giving Dev access to Telepathic abilities. Smirking, he placed two fingers on his temple and invaded Muscular's mind.
The villain's resistance was weak. Memories flooded in—every crime, every person he murdered.
Dev's eyes darkened. "Tsk. You're even worse than I thought."
Still, there were fragments missing. To dig deeper, Dev needed something stronger.
"Eve, how much for Sharingan?"
[Sharingan – 500 OP (Upgradable by Mental Power or OP, No Side Effects)]
"Buy it."
As soon as the purchase was made, Dev felt a sharp tingling in his eyes. He blinked, and in the reflection of the glass, his crimson Sharingan spun to life.
Now, it was time to break Muscular completely.
Muscular gritted his teeth, his muscles tensed in resistance, but he couldn't fight back against the force invading his mind. His crimes, his murders, his bloodlust—all laid bare before Dev.
Dev's crimson Sharingan spun, locking onto Muscular's trembling form.
"Let's see how far I can take this..."
With a focused breath, Dev channeled his mental power into his newly acquired Sharingan. A surge of heat bloomed behind his eyes.
1 Tomoe… → 2 Tomoe… → 3 Tomoe!
Muscular gasped, eyes widening in disbelief as Dev's Sharingan rapidly evolved before his eyes.
"What… What the hell are you?!" Muscular's voice shook.
Dev smirked. "Oh, I'm just getting started."
He pushed further, forcing more mental energy into his eyes. The three tomoe started to rotate wildly, merging into a new, intricate pattern.
Mangekyō Sharingan.
A sharp pain stabbed through Dev's skull as blood dripped from his eyes. The sheer pressure of the transformation made the air thick with intensity.
Muscular shrank back in pure terror. The cold, crimson gaze staring at him felt inhuman.
Dev blinked, feeling the raw power surging within. "Eve, why did it stop here?"
Eve's voice rang in his mind.
[To upgrade further to Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan, or Rinne Sharingan, host must come into contact with those powers. You must travel to the Naruto world.]
Dev sighed, wiping the blood from his cheek. "Figures. Looks like I have another world to visit in the future."
As he spoke, Muscular felt his soul leaving his body. This wasn't just some vigilante. This was a monster beyond comprehension.
He wasn't staring at a hero.
He was staring at a devil.
Dev, still marveling at his newly awakened Mangekyō Sharingan, turned his focus back to his psychic abilities.
"Eve, upgrade my Telepathy to Level 5."
[Acknowledged. Upgrading Telepathy…]
A surge of raw power flooded Dev's mind, expanding his control beyond anything he had ever imagined.
Level 1 → Level 2 (Cost: 300 OP)
Level 2 → Level 3 (Cost: 600 OP)
Level 3 → Level 4 (Cost: 1,200 OP)
Level 4 → Level 5 (Cost: 2,400 OP)
[Telepathy Upgraded to Level 5!]
The moment the upgrade completed, Dev felt the world shift beneath his will. The very air seemed to vibrate, as if reality itself recognized his newfound dominance.
He lifted his hand, and instantly, everything in the underground training room floated into the air—chains, weights, even the reinforced metal walls groaned under his control.
Dev clenched his fist.
BANG!
An entire section of the floor imploded inward, crushed into dust under his mental strength.
He smirked, feeling a godlike sense of control.
He closed his eyes for a moment, and suddenly, he could hear Muscular's chaotic thoughts.
What the hell is this guy?! First those freakish eyes, now this? I'm completely screwed… No, no, I have to find a way to—
Dev smirked.
"Thinking of escaping?" he said aloud I his mind.
Muscular's eyes widened in horror. "W-What the f—?! Get out of my head!"
Then, he turned his gaze toward Muscular.
The villain had been watching in silent horror as Dev's power skyrocketed. But now, as Dev's crimson Mangekyō Sharingan bore into him and his body lifted off the ground without his consent, true fear settled into his bones.
Dev casually suspended Muscular mid-air, his body locked in place as if reality itself had denied him movement.
"So… still don't want to talk?" Dev asked, his voice laced with amusement.
Muscular struggled, his veins bulging as he tried to break free. But there was no escape.
Dev's will was absolute.
His Telepathy grip tightened, and Muscular let out a strangled gasp, realizing just how powerless he was.
His captor wasn't just strong—
He was something far beyond human.
**A devil
But Dev ignored his protests.
He delved deeper, peeling through layers of memories, searching for the truth behind Muscular's past crimes. Images flashed before his mind—blood, screams, violence. A trail of carnage left in the villain's wake.
With Level 5 Telepathy, Dev wasn't just reading thoughts—he could forcefully extract memories, make people relive their darkest moments, or even plant suggestions if he wished.
Muscular thrashed, but it was pointless. His body remained frozen under Dev's gaze.
"You really are scum," Dev muttered, watching scenes of brutal murder play in his mind.
Muscular grit his teeth, sweating profusely. No villain liked being powerless—especially not one who thrived on brute strength.
"You—you monster!" he spat.
Dev laughed coldly. "Monster? Funny coming from you."
He pulled back his mind, severing the link, leaving Muscular breathless and shaken.
Then, as if to solidify his dominance, Dev activated his Mangekyō Sharingan once again, his crimson eyes gleaming in the dim light.
Muscular flinched, his fear now fully cemented.
What the hell have I gotten myself into…?
Dev's crimson Mangekyō Sharingan glowed ominously as he turned his attention to Eve.
"Eve, tell me about my ocular abilities. What exactly do I have now?"
A moment later, Eve's voice rang in his mind, smooth and precise.
[Ocular Abilities Unlocked:]
Amaterasu – Black flames that burn anything to ashes, impossible to extinguish.
Tsukuyomi – A powerful genjutsu that traps the target in an illusion where time can be altered to Dev's will.
Izanagi – A reality-bending ability that allows him to rewrite fate, turning death into illusion at the cost of losing an eye (but due to system modification, it has no blindness drawback).
Izanami – A fate-determining genjutsu that traps enemies in an endless time loop until they accept their fate.
Kotoamatsukami – One of the most powerful genjutsu, allowing him to manipulate someone's thoughts and actions without them realizing it (Cooldown: 1 month).
Eve paused before continuing.
[Innate Ocular Powers – Unique to Dev]
["Right Eye – Time Manipulation":]
[Time Pause: Stop time for 1 minute.]
[Time Rewind: Rewind time by 1 minute.]
[Time Forward: Fast-forward time by 1 minute.
(Note: Each ability requires a significant amount of mental power.)]
["Left Eye – Space Manipulation"]:
[10-Meter Space Barrier: Creates an indestructible spatial shield for himself or others.]
[Exchange: Switches places with any object or person within a 100-meter radius.]
[Portal/Teleportation: Allows instant teleportation (No range limit, can teleport himself or others to places he has previously visited. More mental power increases efficiency and precision).]
[All abilities can be improved through training and OP investment.]
Dev's lips curled into a smirk. "Now this… this is power."
He clenched his fists, feeling the energy coursing through him. With ocular abilities covering time, space, destruction, and manipulation, he was no longer just strong—he was a true nightmare to his enemies.
Dev turned his gaze toward Muscular, who was already trembling, his face drained of all color. The once arrogant, brutal villain now looked like a broken man, his body restrained, his mind already tormented by witnessing the impossible.
Dev smirked. "You seem scared, Muscular. Why?"
Muscular flinched. His breathing was ragged, his instincts screaming at him that this boy was not human. The red, ominous glow of the Mangekyō Sharingan made him feel as if he was staring into the abyss itself.
Dev's eyes narrowed as he activated Kotoamatsukami.
Muscular's body tensed as his entire reality shattered and reconstructed in an instant.
New Memories Imprinted:
Muscular was a hero who had dedicated his life to justice.
His family was slaughtered by villains, leaving him with nothing but revenge.
His mission: Hunt down and exterminate every villain.
His personality shifted—his bloodlust was now directed only toward criminals.
As Muscular's expression changed, his former madness was replaced by a burning conviction. His eyes filled with determination as the illusion became his absolute reality.
Dev let out a small chuckle, watching the transformation. "Perfect."
Then, with a simple thought, he erased all memories of himself, Water Hose, and everything that could trace back to this event. Muscular would have no recollection of how he ended up here—only the drive to fulfill his mission as a hero.
Dev opened his inventory and bought a basic combat suit and mask for 5 OP. He tossed it to Muscular.
"Wear this. You'll need it."
Muscular took the suit without question, putting it on as if it were his true battle gear.
Before letting Muscular go, Dev paused and turned to Eve in his mind.
"Eve, can I split Muscular's Quirk?"
["Of course, Dev!. How long have we been together, and you're still asking such obvious things?, Once an ability is stripped and stored by you, you have complete control over it. You can give it back, split it, or even modify it before returning it."]
Dev chuckled. "Alright, alright, don't get mad. I was just confirming, geez."
["Hmph! Next time, use that big brain of yours instead of making me repeat myself!"]
"Got it, got it." He rolled his eyes, still amused.
Dev's lips curled into a satisfied smirk. a mischievous grin forming on his lips as a thought crossed his mind."Perfect."
He raised his hand, accessing his Inventory, where Muscular's Quirk—"Enhancement"—was currently stored.
"I'll return only 10% of it," Dev muttered.
A surge of golden energy pulsed between his fingers as he split the Quirk, extracting a small fragment of its original power. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he sent the fragment back into Muscular's body.
Muscular stiffened, his eyes widening as a familiar surge of strength coursed through him, though significantly weaker than before. He clenched his fists, feeling the partial return of his Quirk. It wasn't nearly as overwhelming as before, but it was enough to keep him from being completely helpless.
["Hmph! You're such a schemer, Dev."] Eve teased.
"What? I'm just giving him a fighting chance. Without a Quirk, he'd be useless for the mission, right?" Dev smirked.
["Sure, sure~ But admit it, you just love messing with people."]
"Guilty as charged."
As Muscular absorbed the power and clenched his fists, determination flashed in his eyes. Without another word, he turned and left, his mind now wired to hunt villains with extreme prejudice.
Dev watched him go, his smirk deepening. "A villain turned hero… This should be fun."
["You're evil, you know that?"]
"Oh, please, like you don't love it."
["…No comment."]
Dev laughed, stretching as he prepared for his next move.
"There. Without a Quirk, you wouldn't even be able to fulfill your mission properly."
Without hesitation, Muscular nodded firmly and turned away, his mind now focused solely on hunting villains.
Dev watched as he disappeared into the distance, his smirk deepening.
"A former villain turned hero… Now that's an interesting twist."
Dev chuckled, stretching as he prepared for his next move. "Now then… What should I do next?"
Eve's voice was laced with amusement. ["Oh, I'm sure you'll figure something out."]
"Yeah, that's true" he chuckled and drowned in his next step..