Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1242 It's time to see the power of Kamen Rider

Shallow strike, this seemingly ordinary knife is the initial carrier of the soul and power of every Grim Reaper.

In the long history of Soul Society, every new Shinigami will receive a shallow sword from the Central Forty-Six Chambers. This is not only a symbol of their identity, but also the cornerstone of their future power growth.

Asauchi itself has no special abilities. Its form and abilities are completely dependent on the constant adjustment and integration of the god of death and its soul. This process is vividly called the "awakening of Zanpakuto."

By calling out the name of a known Zanpakutō, one attempts to establish resonance with one's own Zanpakutō and thereby unleash its potential abilities.

"Everything in the universe will turn to ashes! The blade will flow like fire!"

Busujima Saeko gripped the hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, a determined light flashing in her eyes. Her voice echoed in the empty space, but it fell on deaf ears, with no response at all.

The flame of Ryujin Jakka did not bloom on the tip of her sword, and the surroundings were still silent.

Next, she tried the names of several other famous captains' Zanpakuto: "Shatter it! Kyoka Suigetsu!"

That is Aizen Sosuke's Zanpakutō, which can control the five senses and make people fall into endless hallucinations.

But Qian Da remained silent, without any ripples.

"Sit in the frost sky! Hyorinmaru!"

Hitsugaya Toshiro's Zanpakuto is cold and powerful, able to freeze everything, but it failed to awaken Busujima Saeko's Zanpakuto.

"Scatter! Senbonzakura!"

Byakuya Kuchiki's gorgeous Zanpakuto, with its petal-like blade flying in the sky, was beautiful and deadly, but it still failed to resonate.

As the attempts continued, after adjusting her breathing, Busujima Saeko decided to expand the scope and try calling the names of those Zanpakutō at the vice-captain level or even lower.

From Nagashino Chojiro's Yanlingmaru, to Kira Izuru's Wabisuke, to Abarai Renji's Jabimaru...

Every name, without exception, did not respond to Busujima Saeko's call.

Busujima Saeko called out the names of almost all the well-known Zanpakuto in Soul Society, from captain level to vice-captain level, and even those Zanpakuto that only shone briefly in the war.

She was full of hope with every call, but every result made her feel more lost.

It was quiet all around, with only the sound of the night wind blowing through the leaves, which accompanied her slightly awkward call and seemed particularly abrupt.

Busujima Saeko couldn't help but feel ashamed. Fortunately, she was now in the state of the God of Death and other people couldn't hear her voice. Otherwise, this almost absurd behavior would probably become a laughing stock.

"It looks like it's an unknown Zanpakutō? Or is it that it's not ready to be released yet?"

Busujima Saeko thought to herself that she was unwilling to give up easily, nor was she willing to accept that her Zanpakuto was just one of many ordinary ones.

She would rather believe that this is an undiscovered treasure, waiting for her to dig and awaken.

"I hope I can awaken a good Zanpakutō ability."

Busujima Saeko murmured softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice.

She reached out her hand and gently stroked the blade, as if she was comforting a wounded child.

...The atmosphere in Kasumigaoka Shiyu's home was a little depressing. The occasional bird singing outside the window formed a sharp contrast with the quiet atmosphere inside.

Her desk is piled with manuscripts and reference books, and the light from the computer screen shines on her slightly tired but still focused face. Ever since the light novel "Love Metronome" unexpectedly received official recommendation, her life rhythm has been completely disrupted.

This novel, which was originally unknown and even faced the risk of being shelved, saw its sales soar like a rocket, increasing by more than fifty times after receiving official recommendations in just a few days.

This change not only shocked Kasumigaoka Utaha herself, but also made the entire Fushigi Book Company rejoice.

"Love Metronome", which was originally unknown on the bookshelf, has now become the most conspicuous position in the bookstore, attracting the attention of countless readers.

The power of official recommendation is enormous. It not only brings massive traffic, but more importantly, it makes the name "Love Metronome" a hot topic overnight.

There has been endless discussion about this novel on social media, with readers leaving messages saying they were attracted by its unique plot and delicate emotional descriptions.

This is undoubtedly a miracle of revival for a work that was about to be abandoned.

However, for Kasumigaoka Utaha, this sudden success brought unprecedented challenges.

Originally, she had planned a relatively complete ending for "Love Metronome". As the two heroines' feelings for the hero gradually become clear, the story is about to enter its climax, and the hero will also make a choice between the two heroines.

Although this setting is a bit cliché, it is sincere and touching.

But now, Fuzugawa Books has suddenly decided to serialize this novel.

This is undoubtedly a huge problem for Kasumigaoka Shiyu.

She had to rethink the direction of the entire story, how to add new elements and plots to the story while maintaining the original style, in order to support the volume of a long series.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu rubbed her temples and her eyes fell on the computer screen again.

The long series means that she needs to build a larger and more complex worldview for "Love Metronome", and at the same time she needs to dig deep into the character's inner changes to make the story fuller and more three-dimensional.

But all of this requires time, inspiration, and more effort from her than ever before.

"Why not just not write about the romance and just fast forward to the hero and heroine's married life!"

This thought flashed by like a meteor across the night sky, but it also caused ripples in her heart.

Such thoughts are undoubtedly a form of escape, a kind of dissatisfaction with the status quo and fear of uncertainty about the future.

But she soon realized that although such a compromise could temporarily relieve her burden, it was extremely irresponsible to her readers and her own work.

The sweetness and bitterness, misunderstandings and reconciliation in the process of love are the key parts that constitute the soul of the story. If these are missing, the work will lose its unique charm and become empty and boring.

Just as Kasumigaoka Shiyu was immersed in her own thoughts, a quick phone call suddenly rang, pulling her back to reality from her thoughts.

She glanced at the caller ID and saw Machida Sonoko's name. Her hands began to tremble involuntarily and she almost dropped the phone.

As her editor-in-charge, Machida Yuanzi always puts pressure on her at the most critical moment, and occasionally brings her some unexpected surprises. But at this moment, Kasumigaoka Shiyu is more worried.

(End of this chapter)