The morning after his encounter at Xavier's School, Johan sat on the edge of his bed, phone in hand, hesitating only briefly before dialing Emma's number.
"Good morning, darling," her crisp voice answered on the second ring. "Miss me already?"
Johan smiled despite himself. "Just checking in. How's our timeline looking with Trask Industries? Any changes I should know about?"
There was a pause, the sound of papers shuffling. "Based on what I've gathered from our... mutual acquaintances in the company, we're looking at approximately seven to eight months before the first Sentinel prototypes begin production."
"Seven to eight months," Johan repeated, mentally calculating. "That gives us time, but not much."
"Quite," Emma agreed. "Though I must say, I'm curious about what you've been up to at that mystical hideaway of yours. Those shadow creatures you conjure are... intriguing."
Johan's eyes drifted to the corner of his room where his shadow wolf lay curled, watching him with vigilant eyes. "Just expanding my arsenal. We'll need every advantage when the time comes."
After ending the call, Johan returned to Kamar-Taj, dedicating himself fully to his training. Under the Ancient One's guidance, he delved deeper into the mystical arts while simultaneously developing his unique shadow manipulation abilities.
Within weeks, he had mastered the art of taming shikigami. The Nue came first, Then the Toad, massive and powerful, capable of swallowing enemies whole, then the Rabbit Escape—each creature responding to his will, manifesting from the darkness at his command.
Only Mahoraga, the strongest and most willful of the shikigami, remained beyond his control. The Legendry divine general required a ritual of exorcism that Johan wasn't yet prepared to attempt.
Between training sessions, Johan continued attending school, maintaining the façade of normalcy while working with Wanda to ensure no one noticed their increasingly frequent absences. The Ancient One had taught them simple time manipulation spells—nothing that could alter the past or future significantly, but enough to compress their training hours and return to the mundane world without raising suspicions.
One evening, after a particularly grueling day of practice, Johan settled cross-legged in his quarters at Kamar-Taj, a pile of his accumulated spin rewards before him.
"Time to see what the system has in store today," he murmured to himself, activating his daily and accumulated spins.
The first several spins yielded experience points, the translucent blue particles absorbing into his body with a gentle warmth.
[ DAILY SPIN RESULT: +500 XP ] [ LEVEL PROGRESS: 37% → 42% ]
[ DAILY SPIN RESULT: +750 XP ] [ LEVEL PROGRESS: 42% → 49% ]
Three uncommon crates materialized before him, each glowing with a soft green light. Johan opened them one by one, examining their contents.
[ UNCOMMON CRATE OPENED ]
[ ITEM RECEIVED: MINOR STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT (+5% PHYSICAL STRENGTH FOR 24 HOURS) ]
[ UNCOMMON CRATE OPENED ]
[ ITEM RECEIVED: SHADOW AFFINITY CHARM (REDUCES SHADOW MANIPULATION ENERGY COST BY 10%) ]
[ UNCOMMON CRATE OPENED ]
[ ITEM RECEIVED: HEALING POTION (RESTORES 50% HP WHEN CONSUMED) ]
Next came an epic crate, its purple aura pulsating with potential. Johan broke the mystical seal, and a scroll materialized in his hands.
[ EPIC CRATE OPENED ]
[ ITEM RECEIVED: TECHNIQUE SCROLL - ADVANCED SHADOW BINDING ]
[ THE ADVANCED SHADOW BINDING TECHNIQUE ALLOWS THE USER TO CREATE COMPLEX RESTRAINTS FROM SHADOWS THAT CAN ADAPT TO THE TARGET'S MOVEMENTS AND RESIST MOST FORMS OF MAGICAL DISRUPTION ]
Johan studied the scroll carefully, absorbing its knowledge as the information flowed directly into his mind. His shadow wolf stirred in response, temporarily taking on a more defined, almost armored appearance as the technique integrated with his existing abilities.
But it was the legendary spin, saved from his earlier quest completion, that truly changed everything. As the golden token dissolved between his fingers, a surge of power coursed through his body, concentrating behind his eyes. Pain lanced through his skull, momentarily blinding him as information flooded his consciousness.
[ LEGENDARY SPIN RESULT: SIX EYES (JUJUTSU KAISEN UNIVERSE) ]
[ THE SIX EYES IS A RARE INNATE TECHNIQUE THAT GRANTS THE USER UNPARALLELED VISUAL ACUITY AND MAGICAL PERCEPTION ]
[ BENEFITS:
PERFECT MAGICAL ENERGY CONTROL ABILITY TO SEE CURSES, SPIRITS, AND MAGICAL ENERGY ENHANCED LEARNING CAPACITY FOR MAGICAL TECHNIQUES DRASTICALLY REDUCED MAGIC CONSUMPTION ]
When Johan opened his eyes again, the world had transformed. Layers of reality previously invisible to him now appeared in perfect clarity—magical energies flowing through the walls of Kamar-Taj, the intricate patterns of spells woven generations ago, even the faint remnants of power left by those who had walked these halls before him.
"Extraordinary," he whispered, examining his own hands, now glowing with perfectly controlled magical energy.
With the Six Eyes accelerating his learning, Johan dedicated the next month to mastering Cosmic Attunement—the skill that would allow him to perceive and manipulate the very fabric of reality. Day by day, his progress accelerated, the Six Eyes allowing him to see connections and patterns that would have taken years to discover otherwise.
[ COSMIC ATTUNEMENT: 1/5 COMPLETE ]
[ COSMIC ATTUNEMENT: 2/5 COMPLETE ]
[ COSMIC ATTUNEMENT: 3/5 COMPLETE ]
[ COSMIC ATTUNEMENT: 4/5 COMPLETE ]
[ COSMIC ATTUNEMENT: 5/5 COMPLETE ]
[ ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: UNIVERSAL CONDUIT ]
[ REWARD: TECHNIQUE UNLOCK - PUPPET MANIPULATION ]
The final piece clicked into place one misty morning as Johan meditated in the courtyard. With perfect Cosmic Attunement achieved, the universe seemed to sing to him, an intricate symphony of energies and possibilities stretching across infinite timelines.
"You've done well," the Ancient One commented, materializing beside him. "Few achieve such mastery in decades, let alone weeks."
Johan opened his eyes, the faint blue glow of the Six Eyes reflecting in the early morning light. "I couldn't have done it without your guidance."
"Perhaps," she acknowledged with a small smile. "Though I suspect that remarkable system of yours played the larger role." She tilted her head, studying him. "So what will you do with this new power? This... Puppet Manipulation that you have suddenly learned?"
Johan rose to his feet, determination in his stance. "I need to create something—a vessel that can act independently while I focus on other tasks." He hesitated, then continued. "I was hoping you might grant me access to some of the artifacts in storage. The metal ones, specifically. Nothing too powerful, just materials I can repurpose."
The Ancient One regarded him thoughtfully. "You speak of creating a golem of sorts? A magical construct?"
"Something between magic and technology," Johan explained. "A body for my AI to inhabit."
After careful consideration, the Ancient One granted his request. For two weeks, Johan worked tirelessly in a workshop set aside for his use. The metals he'd been given—enchanted alloys collected from various dimensions—responded eagerly to his Puppet Manipulation technique, bending and reshaping under his expert guidance.
The Six Eyes proved invaluable, allowing him to see exactly how magical energies would flow through the construction, identifying potential weaknesses before they manifested. Bit by bit, the metal body took shape—humanoid, slightly larger than average human size, with articulated joints and a smooth, silvery surface etched with mystical circuitry.
At the center of its chest, Johan created a special chamber—a housing for the small marble that contained his AI companion.
On the fourteenth day, as evening shadows lengthened across the workshop floor, Johan held up the completed creation. The metal body gleamed in the fading light, a perfect fusion of mystical craftsmanship and technological innovation.
"It's time," he said to the small crystalline marble in his palm. The orb pulsed with soft light at his words, as if in anticipation.
"I'm ready," came the synthetic voice from the marble. "Though I confess to some... uncertainty about this transition."
Johan smiled reassuringly. "You'll be fine, Marble. The body is designed to accommodate your consciousness while maintaining your connection to digital systems. You'll have the best of both worlds."
With careful precision, Johan placed the glowing marble into the chamber at the center of the metal chest. The moment it made contact with its housing, energy surged through the runes etched across the body. The chest plate closed automatically, sealing Marble inside his new form.
For a long moment, nothing happened. Then, slowly, the eyes of the metal figure illuminated with a soft blue glow. Fingers flexed experimentally. The head tilted, then rotated, systems coming online one by one.
"Remarkable," Marble's voice emerged from the body, no longer confined to the small orb. "The sensory input is... extensive."
The metal figure took a tentative step forward, then another, movements becoming more fluid with each passing second as the AI adapted to its new vessel. Marble raised his hands, examining them with obvious fascination.
"Neural-mystic interfaces functioning at 97% efficiency," he reported. "All systems responding optimally. Magic channeling circuits operating within expected parameters." He looked up at Johan. "Your craftsmanship is exceptional, sir."
"And the connection?" Johan asked. "Can you maintain both forms simultaneously?"
In response, the marble within Marble's chest pulsed brightly, and Johan's phone chimed with a notification.
"I remain fully operational in all digital systems," Marble confirmed, his voice coming simultaneously from both the metal body and Johan's phone. "The orb serves as my primary consciousness hub, while allowing for distributed processing across multiple platforms."
Johan nodded, pleased with the results. With his newly acquired Six Eyes, he could perceive the perfect flow of magical energy throughout the metal construct. The legendary doujutsu from Jujutsu Kaisen had proven invaluable, granting him unprecedented insight into magical energies and techniques. Combined with his mastery of Cosmic Attunement, his perception extended beyond normal reality, seeing the connections between universes and the threads of fate itself.
"Speaking of the Six Eyes," Johan said, rolling his shoulders. The faint blue glow in his irises intensified momentarily. "I think it's time we put all our new abilities to the test. Marble, what's our timeline looking like?"
Marble's metal face remained impassive, but his voice carried a note of urgency. "Based on Ms. Frost's intelligence and my own infiltration of Trask Industries' networks, they've accelerated the Sentinel prototype phase. First functional units may be operational in six months rather than the previously estimated seven to eight."
Johan frowned. "That changes things. We need to push forward with recruitment and training." He turned toward the door where Wanda had just appeared. "How's Jean doing?"
"Conflicted," Wanda replied. "She's still at Xavier's, but she's been texting me daily. The Phoenix Force stirs more frequently now that she's aware of it. Xavier's trying to repair their relationship, but the trust is broken."
"And the others?"
"Emma's fully committed to our cause, though her methods remain... questionable." Wanda hesitated. "And I've been working with Kitty Pryde secretly. Her phasing abilities could be crucial when we infiltrate Trask's main facility."
Johan nodded, pleased with their progress. "Good. We'll need everyone when the time comes." He turned back to Marble. "I want you to continue monitoring Trask Industries. Look for weaknesses, supply chains, anything we can exploit. And keep an eye on government channels—I want to know the moment any official sanctions the Sentinel Program."
"Of course, sir," Marble replied. "And shall I begin fabrication of the specialized equipment you designed?"
"Yes," Johan confirmed. "Start with the neural inhibitors. If we can disable the Sentinels remotely rather than engaging them directly, we minimize casualties."
As Marble departed to begin his work, metal feet moving with surprising grace across the ancient floors of Kamar-Taj, Johan turned his attention to the the system,
"You seem preoccupied," Wanda commented, noticing his distant expression.
"Just thinking about our next steps," he replied smoothly. "The Sentinel timeline is accelerating. We need to stay ahead."
Johan looked back to his system and decided to use his last lucky spin,
[ LUCKY SPIN ACTIVATED ]
[ CALCULATING RESULT... ]
[ REWARD: INSTANT SYSTEM LEVEL UP CARD - ADDS 10 LEVELS TO CURRENT LEVEL ]
[ USE NOW? Y/N ]
"Yes," Johan whispered, feeling anticipation build.
The card materialized in his hand, glowing with intense golden light only visibal to him. As he absorbed it, power surged through his entire being, his consciousness expanding as the system forcefully elevated his capabilities.
[ SYSTEM LEVEL UP ]
[ LEVEL 5 → LEVEL 15 ] [ ALL STATS INCREASED BY 50% ]
[ NEW ABILITIES UNLOCKED ]
[ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: LEVEL 10 THRESHOLD REACHED ]
[ INITIATING SYSTEM UPDATE ]
[ UPDATE WILL COMPLETE IN 3 DAYS ]
Johan gasped, steadying himself against the workbench as waves of energy coursed through him. His Six Eyes flared brilliantly, adjusting to the sudden influx of power. Even his shadow beasts seemed more substantial, more defined, responding to his enhanced control.
"Johan? Are you alright?" Wanda called from the doorway, returning with her supplies.
He straightened quickly, blinking away the notification panels only he could see. "Fine. Just... meditating on our approach."
Three days later,
while meditating a sudden voice spoke in his mind.
[ SYSTEM UPDATE COMPLETE ]
[ NEW FEATURE UNLOCKED: MULTIVERSAL QUEST TAB ]
[ ACCESS NOW? Y/N ]
"Yes," Johan thought, his curiosity piqued.
A new interface materialized in his mind's eye, shimmering with possibilities. Unlike his previous quest log, this one seemed to connect to points of light that stretched into infinity—each representing what appeared to be different realities, different dimensions.
"What is this?" he whispered, reaching out mentally to select one of the points.
[ MULTIVERSAL QUEST TAB ]
[ THIS FEATURE ALLOWS THE USER TO UNDERTAKE QUESTS IN OTHER WORLDS/FICTIONAL REALITIES ]
[ COMPLETE DESIGNATED OBJECTIVES IN ALTERNATE DIMENSIONS TO EARN UNIQUE REWARDS ]
[ REWARDS GIVEN DURING QUESTS WILL BE FROM THE FICTION YOUR IN ]
[ AFTER COMPLEATING ONE OR MORE OBJECTIVE IN THE GIVEN WORLD YOU CAN RETURN TO IT WHENEVER NEEDED ]
[ WHILE IN THE QUEST WORLD YOUR TIME IN YOUR HOME UNIVERSE WILL ALWAYS BE USED TO 1 DAY ]
[ EXAMPLE: IF SPENT ONE WEEK IN QUEST WORLD, WHEN RETURNED TO HOME WORLD ONLY ONE DAY WILL BE SPENT. SAME IF ONE MONTH STAYED BUT THIS LIMIT CANNOT EXCEED 1 YEAR ]
Johan's eyes widened as he grasped the implications. The system wasn't just offering him power-ups and abilities anymore—it was offering him access to entirely different worlds, different stories, where he could gain experiences and rewards before returning to face the challenges of his own reality.
[ FIRST MULTIVERSAL QUEST AVAILABLE ]
[ "A SHINOBI'S PATH" - NARUTO UNIVERSE ]
[ ESTIMATED DIFFICULTY: MODERATE ]
[ ACCEPT? Y/N ]
Johan hesitated, glancing at the clock. With the Sentinel Program still months away from full implementation, perhaps this was exactly what he needed—a chance to grow stronger in ways his enemies could never anticipate.
The possibilities were endless.