Dev sat comfortably on his bed, stretching his arms before calling out, "Eve, show me my status panel."
A holographic blue screen materialized before him, displaying his updated stats.
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[Status Profile: Dev]
[Age:] 14
[Title:] Reincarnated Kryptonian
[Level:] 2 (Advanced Novice)
[Origin Points (OP): 5650]
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[Race:] Modified Kryptonian (20% Unlocked)
Enhanced Kryptonian Physiology: Strength, Speed, Durability, and Senses drastically increased.
Solar Energy Absorption: Boosted recovery and power over time in sunlight.
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[Quirk:] Elemental Body (Enhanced)
Full Elemental Manipulation Unlocked (10% Control Each): Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Lightning, Ice, Light, Darkness, Metal, Wood.
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[Abilities:]
Extract (Upgraded): Can extract quirks, abilities, or skills from others (1 use per month, upgradable with OP).
Elemental Mastery (10% in all elements): Beginning proficiency in controlling all elements.
Multi-Shadow Clone Technique: Creates multiple clones.
Martial Arts Mastery: Combat expertise in various martial arts.
Transformation Skill: Disguise and voice alteration.
Stealth Skill: Enhanced stealth and infiltration.
Cooking Mastery (Lv. 1): Basic cooking skills.
Heal (Lv. 10) (MAX!): Advanced healing ability.
Telepathy (Lv. 5): Allows communication via thoughts.
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[Mangekyou Sharingan (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 rewrites fate, turning death into an illusion (System Modification removes blindness drawback).
Izanami: A fate-determining genjutsu that traps enemies in an endless time loop until they accept their fate.
Kotoamatsukami: The most powerful genjutsu, allowing him to manipulate someone's thoughts and actions without them realizing it (Cooldown: 1 month).
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[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.
Exchange: Switches places with any object or person within a 100-meter radius.
Portal/Teleportation: Allows instant teleportation (No range limit).
(All abilities can be improved through training and OP investment.)
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[Inventory:]
Undetectable Full-Body Suit: Adaptive, stealth-enhancing suit.
Portable Time-Space Training Room (Upgraded to Lv.2): (1:4 Time Ratio).
Body Enhancement Pills (x5): Increases physique, stamina, and recovery significantly.
Summoning Card (x1): ??? (Can summon a character from any world!)
Stored Quirk – Muscular's "Muscle Augmentation"
Ultimate Ability Evolution Card (x2): (Can enhance one ability to its ultimate form!)
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[Passive Income:]
1 OP/hour
10,000,000 Yen per month
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Dev checked his updated status with satisfaction. He then decided to invest in some crucial upgrades.
"Eve, upgrade my Extract Ability and Time-Space Training Room."
[Alright, Dev.]
[Extract Ability Upgrade – 1000 OP deducted. Next upgrade cost: 10,000 OP.]
[Time-Space Training Room Upgrade – 1000 OP deducted. Next upgrade cost: 2000 OP.]
Seeing the changes, Dev nodded in satisfaction.
The Extract Ability was one of his most valuable tools. Now that it was upgraded, he expected it to be even more efficient. However, the cost for future upgrades had skyrocketed—it would now require 10,000 OP for the next enhancement.
As for the Time-Space Training Room, the upgrade would allow him to train longer while minimizing lost time outside. The time ratio was now 1:4, and future upgrades could push it even further.
[You're really spoiling yourself, huh, dear?] Eve teased playfully. [At this rate, you'll become an untouchable monster in no time.]
Dev smirked. "That's the plan."
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After upgrading, Dev turned his attention to an intriguing item in his inventory.
"Eve, explain the Summoning Card to me," he asked.
[Of course, dear~] Eve's voice chimed in his mind. [There are two types of summons: Random Summoning and Specified Summoning.]
"Random Summoning… so, I could summon literally anyone?"
[That's correct, darling~ Random Summoning will summon a person from any world within the Omniverse. The higher your OP investment, the stronger the summoned being can be.]
"What about Specified Summoning?"
[It allows you to choose a specific person, but the cost varies depending on their strength and origin.]
Dev rubbed his chin. "That sounds great, but… what about loyalty?"
[You worry too much, honey~ Any summoned being will have absolute, unwavering loyalty to you. Their devotion is set at 100%. You can also create an identity for them—whether as a friend, family member, servant, or anything else.]
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Dev then turned his attention to the most valuable item in his inventory—the Ultimate Ability Evolution Card.
"Eve, explain the full capabilities of the Ultimate Ability Evolution Card in detail," he ordered.
[Of course, dear~ This card is one of the rarest items in the Omniverse System. It allows you to evolve ANY aspect of yourself to its absolute peak—whether it's related to your bloodline, abilities, powers, skills, or even your own existence.]
Dev raised an eyebrow. "Wait… you're telling me this thing isn't limited to just abilities or bloodline? I can evolve ANYTHING?"
[Exactly, honey~ This card can enhance concepts beyond simple powers. You can use it to:]
1. Upgrade Your Bloodline – Unlock 100% Kryptonian genes instantly or mutate it into a higher-tier bloodline.
2. Enhance an Ability to an Absolute Form – Example: Upgrading Amaterasu into an unstoppable flame that devours concepts like space and time.
3. Increase Your Potential Limitlessly – Break the natural growth limits of your body, mind, and spirit.
4. Boost Skills to Transcendental Levels – Example: If you evolve your swordsmanship, you could slash across dimensions.
5. Modify Your Existence Itself – Become immune to specific effects, erase weaknesses, or even achieve conceptual immortality.
6. Evolve Your System Functions – You can enhance or alter system functions to unlock hidden features.
Dev was speechless. He had expected the Ultimate Ability Evolution Card to be strong, but this was broken beyond belief.
"This basically means… I can make myself an untouchable god with the right choice," he muttered in awe.
[Hehe, that's right~ But remember, darling, you only have two of these cards, so choose wisely! Once used, the evolution is permanent and irreversible.]
Dev clenched his fist. He needed to think carefully. With only two cards, he couldn't afford to waste them.
For the first time in both his lives, he felt that a multiple-choice question was truly difficult.
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Dev stared at the glowing Ultimate Ability Evolution Card, deep in thought. The possibilities were limitless, and he didn't want to waste such a powerful resource.
After a long pause, he sighed and turned to Eve.
"Eve, what do you think I should upgrade?" he asked.
[Oh? You're actually asking for my opinion? How rare,] Eve teased playfully. [Let's see… if I were you, dear, I would consider upgrading your bloodline first. That would give you a fundamental and permanent boost, rather than enhancing just one ability.]
Dev's eyes lit up at that suggestion. "That makes sense! My Kryptonian genes are already powerful, and upgrading them would skyrocket my strength!"
[Yes… but,] Eve's tone suddenly became softer, almost as if she was hesitating.
Dev frowned. "But what?"
[Well, dear… I kindly have to inform you that the rate of a bloodline upgrade entirely depends on the quality of the bloodline itself.]
Dev blinked. "Huh? What do you mean?"
Eve continued, her voice as gentle as possible. [You do have a Kryptonian bloodline, yes… but it's just the basic version.]
Silence.
Dev's expression froze. His eye twitched. His lips quivered slightly.
"...Come again?" he asked, his voice eerily calm.
[Your Kryptonian bloodline is, well… simply put, the Base Kryptonian Bloodline. It's the most common, lowest-tier version of Kryptonian genetics. It's strong by human standards, of course, but compared to elite Kryptonians, it's rather…]
Eve trailed off, not wanting to finish the sentence.
Dev was dumbfounded.
All this time, he had assumed he had one of the legendary Kryptonian bloodlines—the kind that could shatter planets with a sneeze or hold back cosmic entities. Silver Age Superman, Superman Prime, All-Star Superman—he thought he was in their league.
But now?
He wasn't even remotely close.
His hands clenched into fists. "Eve," he said with a forced smile, "list and differentiate every Kryptonian bloodline from lowest to highest. And show me which one I have."
[Of course, dear. Displaying now.]
A new screen appeared before him, detailing the hierarchy of Kryptonian bloodlines.
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[Kryptonian Bloodline Rankings]
1. [Basic Kryptonian (Low-Tier)]
Standard Kryptonian physiology
Absorbs yellow sun energy at a slow rate
Strength, speed, and durability limited by solar exposure
No unique abilities beyond baseline Kryptonian powers
(This is Dev's current bloodline.)
2. [Advanced Kryptonian (Mid-Tier)]
Improved solar absorption rate
Higher energy reserves and increased power retention
Better adaptability in different environments
More efficient biological processing of solar energy
3. [Elite Kryptonian (High-Tier)]** (e.g., General Zod, Faora, Kryptonian High Council members)**
Born from Kryptonian warrior-class or noble lineage
Faster solar energy absorption
Stronger physical capabilities
Increased longevity and natural combat instincts
4. [Silver Age Kryptonian (Super-Tier)]** (e.g., Pre-Crisis Superman, Golden/Silver Age Kryptonians)**
Reality-defying strength, speed, and durability
Incomprehensible power scaling (bench-pressing planets, time travel by flying, etc.)
No biological limits when absorbing solar energy
Immune to conventional weaknesses (e.g., Kryptonite and red sun radiation)
5. [Cosmic Kryptonian (God-Tier)] (e.g., Superman One Million, Superman Prime)
Absorbs and stores solar energy indefinitely
Near-immortality with limitless evolution
Can create and manipulate cosmic energy at will
Reality-altering abilities
Near-omniscience and transcendent existence
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Dev's face was completely blank. His eyes slowly moved to the Basic Kryptonian bloodline—his bloodline—sitting at the absolute bottom of the list.
His mind went completely numb.
Eve coughed lightly. [Dear? Are you still there?]
Dev's hands slowly rose to his face, covering his eyes. He took a deep, deep breath before letting it out.
"So," he said slowly, his voice deadpan. "I'm basically Kryptonian trash."
[Oh, darling, it's not that bad,] Eve said in an attempt to console him. [Think of it as a good starting point! You have so much room for improvement!]
Dev sighed and slumped back onto his bed. "All this time, I thought I had one of the strongest bloodlines… and I was just some common low-tier Kryptonian? No wonder my growth was slower than I expected!"
[Well… now you know, dear~ But look at the bright side! If you use the Ultimate Ability Evolution Card on your bloodline, you could skip tiers and directly ascend into one of the higher Kryptonian classes!]
Dev's eyes regained a spark of excitement. "Wait… you mean I could bypass my limitations and reach a higher Kryptonian form instantly?"
[Yes, darling! But which one you evolve into depends on how you structure the upgrade.]
Dev's mind started racing. This was a huge decision.
Should he:
Upgrade to Advanced Kryptonian for a stable, natural progression?
Jump straight to Elite Kryptonian and gain powerful innate combat abilities?
Push for Silver Age Kryptonian and become a ridiculous powerhouse?
Gamble everything on Cosmic Kryptonian and step into godhood?
Dev clenched his fists. This was his chance. He refused to remain at the bottom of the hierarchy.
Taking a deep breath, he made his decision.
"Eve," he said firmly, eyes shining with determination.
"I'm using the Ultimate Ability Evolution Card to upgrade my Kryptonian bloodline."
As Dev was about to decide which Kryptonian bloodline to upgrade to, Eve suddenly giggled mischievously.
[Oh dear… I almost forgot to mention something very crucial.]
Dev, who was still lamenting his basic Kryptonian status, looked up with a frown. "What is it now, Eve? Gonna tell me I'm even weaker than I thought?"
[Oh no, no, nothing like that!] Eve's voice was full of amusement. [In fact, you might want to sit down for this.]
Dev raised an eyebrow. "I am sitting."
[Then you might want to hold onto something.]
Now genuinely curious, Dev crossed his arms. "Just spit it out already."
Eve let out a dramatic sigh. [Fine, fine, since you insist.]
A new window appeared before Dev, flashing with golden light.
[Unique Bloodline Modifier: Cosmic Kryptonian Physique]
Unlike normal Kryptonians, Dev's defects have been completely erased.
He does not suffer from Kryptonian weaknesses such as Kryptonite, red sun radiation, or magic suppression.
Unlike standard Kryptonians who absorb energy from a yellow sun, Dev absorbs Cosmic Energy—the pure essence of the Omniverse itself.
This means his power isn't limited to any one type of star but can draw from all cosmic bodies across existence.
As his control and understanding improve, his growth potential exponentially surpasses even Prime Kryptonians.
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Dev froze.
His brain completely short-circuited for a solid five seconds.
"...Eve." His voice was eerily calm. "Are you telling me that all this time… while I was crying over having a basic Kryptonian bloodline…"
[Yep~]
"...While I was feeling inferior to Silver Age Superman and Superman Prime…"
[Mmhmm~]
"...I was actually built different from the very start?"
[Absolutely~!]
"...And you just now decided to tell me this?"
Eve hummed playfully. [Well, I figured it would be more fun to let you embarrass yourself first.]
Dev felt like punching something. He had just spent the last several minutes sulking over his so-called "inferior" bloodline, only to find out that he had one of the most broken advantages in existence.
His entire being twitched with frustration.
"...I hate you so much right now."
Eve burst out laughing. [Oh, darling, the way you looked so miserable just a moment ago! I wish I could record it and play it back for eternity! Priceless.]
Dev groaned and dragged a hand down his face. "So let me get this straight. I absorb Cosmic Energy instead of solar energy, meaning I have unlimited potential?"
[Yup~ And no weaknesses!]
"And you just let me wallow in self-pity for fun?"
[Of course! What kind of system assistant would I be if I didn't tease my dear partner every now and then?]
Dev wanted to argue. He really did. But knowing Eve, she'd never let him live this down.
Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to refocus.
"...Alright. That actually changes everything. If my power source is Cosmic Energy, then theoretically, I already surpass normal Kryptonians at my base level."
[Exactly! You were never bound by normal Kryptonian limitations to begin with, dear.]
Dev smirked. "Then I guess that means I don't have to settle for an ordinary Kryptonian bloodline upgrade."
Eve's voice dripped with amusement. [Ooooh? And what are you thinking, my little Cosmic Kryptonian?]
Dev's eyes gleamed with pure ambition.
"I'm thinking… if I'm already absorbing Cosmic Energy, then why not take it even further?"
The moment Dev confirmed the Kryptonian Bloodline Evolution, reality itself seemed to tremble in response.
A massive shockwave erupted from his body, warping the very air around him. The Earth rumbled, deep fissures cracking open for mere moments before sealing back as if terrified of the power awakening.
Above, the sky darkened instantly—thick, swirling clouds formed unnaturally fast, crackling with golden lightning. Thunder boomed like the roar of a primordial beast, and then… the rain began.
Across Musutafu, and even beyond, people paused, instinctively looking up.
At U.A. High, students and teachers alike shuddered as an unseen force pressed down on them. Low-tier Quirk holders, unable to comprehend what was happening, fell to their knees, gasping for air. Some clutched their heads, feeling an indescribable pressure weighing down on their very souls.
In Tartarus Prison, All For One sat in his cell, chained and secured, his expression unreadable—until he felt it.
An unfathomable power had just surfaced for an instant, and it was unlike anything he had ever encountered. His breath hitched. For the first time in centuries… he felt fear.
Then, his lips stretched into a wide, twisted grin.
"Hahaha… HaHAHAHAHA!!"
His laughter echoed through the dark halls of Tartarus.
"Whoever… whatever holds this power… IT WILL BE MINE!" His shackles rattled violently as he struggled against them, his hunger for power overwhelming every sense of reason.
Meanwhile, in Dagobah Beach, All Might, who was training Deku, suddenly froze mid-motion. His eyes widened, his instincts screaming at him.
"This presence—" he muttered before vanishing in a blur of speed.
He shot straight toward Tartarus, his heart racing. Could it be… AFO?! Did he break free?!
The world was in chaos. Heroes mobilized. Agencies scrambled to pinpoint the source, believing a catastrophic battle of gods had just taken place.
But it all lasted for mere seconds.
Just as fast as it came, the pressure vanished—leaving the world in confused panic.
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Back in Dev's domain.
The storm cleared, the tremors ceased, and all that remained was a man standing transcendent—reborn.
Dev slowly opened his eyes, his irises now holding an ethereal glow, no longer bound by normal limits. His entire being felt different—no, he was different. His cells pulsed with power beyond comprehension. His senses stretched farther than ever before, allowing him to hear, see, and perceive everything within a 20-kilometer radius as if it were all laid bare before him.
He took a deep breath. Even that simple action felt effortless, like he had transcended the very concept of biological limitations.
Then… he laughed.
Not out of arrogance. Not out of madness. But out of pure, unfiltered exhilaration.
His laughter echoed through the chamber, filled with satisfaction and undeniable supremacy.
Eve's voice finally chimed in, her tone playful and mischievous.
[Congratulations, Dev. You have evolved into the highest-tier Kryptonian, just beneath the absurd power of Silver Age Superman.]
Dev smirked, his fist clenching as he felt the raw might coursing through him. "Hah… That was—"
[Oh, and by the way,] Eve interjected, [I may have… let a little bit of your power leak out. Just for fun.]
Dev blinked. "…What?"
[Oh, you know. Gave the world a tiny taste of your true strength. The panic out there must be hilarious~]
Dev stared at her projection, deadpan. "…You WHAT?"
Eve giggled. [Relax~ It was only a fraction. Just enough to make the so-called 'powerhouses' question their existence for a few seconds.]
Dev sighed, rubbing his temples. "You really enjoy messing with them, huh?"
[Of course! Besides… isn't it fun knowing the world now realizes that there's a force far beyond their understanding?]
Dev chuckled. "You have a twisted sense of fun."
[And you love it.]
His smirk widened. "Damn right I do."
This was just the beginning.