Chapter 5: First Contact – The World Responds
The nation of Shinsuhearth had risen faster than anyone thought possible. In just weeks, its founders—beings torn from other realities—had turned a once-forgotten land into a glowing beacon of power, hope, and overwhelming potential. But as the Tree of Will's Shinsu beacon pulsed across the skies, its message reached far beyond their borders… into the wild lands, the abyssal seas, and even other dimensions.
And not everyone welcomed this rise.
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Rumors in the Wind
Whispers of a growing power traveled on the wind—spoken in hushed tones by ancient spirits, wandering merchants, and forgotten kings.
> "Have you heard? A nation led by gods and monsters…" "They say the slime who walks like a man commands storms." "There's a boy with angel and demon blood who shares power like candy."
These tales found their way to hidden corners of the world—to fallen empires, slumbering dragons, and rival primordial beings. While some watched with awe, others grew wary. Some plotted.
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Unknown Visitors
It began with a ripple at the edge of Shinsuhearth's protective dome. Atop one of the skywatch towers, Gohan squinted through enchanted binoculars.
"There's something… not human, heading our way."
Within seconds, Goku, Piccolo, and Trunks stood beside him, ready. Far off, a shimmering shape approached—like a comet cloaked in blue flame.
Down in the Citadel, the alert rang.
> ALERT: Dimensional Energy Detected. Entity Approaching. Status: Unknown.
Davi and Rimaru appeared in a flash of light at the landing platform. Behind them stood Naruto, Ichigo, Natsu, and Erza—ready, unified, calm.
The entity landed with a hiss of air and crackle of magic. A tall figure stepped from the blue flame: silver armor, a long cloak of stars, and eyes like collapsing galaxies.
He raised a hand in peace.
"I come alone. I am Kaelus the Seer, emissary of the Old Pantheon."
Silence fell. Rimaru narrowed his gaze. "Old Pantheon? Sounds ominous."
Kaelus gave a slow nod. "We felt your beacon. Your formation of Shinsuhearth has tilted the balance. You've declared your existence to forces that were sleeping. Some will admire your courage. Others… will test your strength."
Davi stepped forward, wings slightly unfurled, his system aura flaring faintly.
"And what about you? Admire or test?"
"I observe," Kaelus replied simply. "And I deliver warnings."
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Warning of the Ancient Ones
Kaelus walked with the leaders into the heart of the Genesis Citadel. Within a projection chamber crafted by Bulma and Robin, he drew cosmic lines across the air—charting out realms, energies, and threats.
"There are five known Existential Anchors in this world. Yours… is the sixth."
He pointed to a red mark pulsing in the dark void.
"The other five will respond. Each one ruled by an ancient: gods, void-kings, sovereign elementals, forgotten weapon-spirits."
Nami raised an eyebrow. "They're that powerful?"
"They've ruled for eons. But now… they see a new nation built by beings not born of this world. They fear what you may become."
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Strategic Moves Begin
The group wasted no time. Rimaru, Davi, and the council began planning rapid expansions:
Naruto and Sakura were dispatched to build alliances with nearby tribes and settlements.
Ichigo and Uryu set off to gather intelligence about the other Anchors.
Bulma and Robin activated long-range scanners and summoned multi-world tech probes to monitor magic signatures and divine shifts.
Luffy and Zoro sailed with Gajeel and Yamato across the Shinsu River to find mythical beasts to ally or subdue.
Meanwhile, Davi quietly accessed his SYSTEM.
> NEW OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Anchor Convergence. Reward: Divine Expansion Slot Unlocked.
He smirked. "So the game begins…"
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A Clash of Ideals
Two days later, the first true test arrived.
From the east came the Stormmarch Legion—an army of elementals and armored wraiths sent by the Anchor of Tempestion, one of the five rulers Kaelus warned about.
They did not speak. They did not parley.
They simply attacked.
From the cliffs above, Goku and Vegeta launched like comets, slamming into the front lines with enough force to part the skies.
From the forest edge, Naruto's clones swarmed, Rasengans lighting up the enemy like starbursts.
Rimaru transformed mid-air, his slime form stretching and warping into a Shinsu Dragon as he tore through ranks with radiant breath.
And from the heart of the Citadel, Davi activated his Mass Naming Protocol—linking every allied soul in the army with his power.
> Mass Buff Applied: Divine Fortitude + Angelic Regeneration + Demon Clarity
The tide turned instantly.
Within an hour, the invaders were shattered.
Davi stepped onto the battlefield, black-and-gold wings outstretched, as the last elemental fell to his sword of combined light and void.
"Let this be your message," he said aloud, his voice echoing across planes. "Shinsuhearth bows to no one."
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Atop a Distant Peak…
Kaelus watched the battle's end through a vision portal.
Behind him, five beings of unimaginable power stirred—behemoths, spirits, kings, and cursed things.
"So they've chosen resistance," one growled.
"Then let's test their resolve," said another.
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Back in the Citadel…
As fireworks celebrated their first victory, Rimaru looked at Davi.
"This is only the beginning."
Davi nodded. "Let them come."
The Tree of Will pulsed again—its light stronger than ever.
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