Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

With a hint of excitement in his eyes, Kayaba Akihiko examined his new body and said, "I feel more familiar and dignified with this appearance, and it will also make my work easier."

"How's the signal?"

Seeing Kayaba Akihiko moving so freely, Mo Mo still asked a question just to be on the safe side. This question also revealed the reason why Kayaba Akihiko was here.

In reality, it wasn't Kayaba Akihiko who appeared here, but rather Momo's quantum light. However, the quantum light created by Kayaba Akihiko, under his remote control and with Momo's support, had become a cross-world controller.

Through this controller, Kayaba Akihiko projected his consciousness into the afterlife, just like playing SAO or Accel World, and controlled this virtual body created by Momo as if he were remotely controlling it.

As for the signal transmission during this process, it was naturally handled by Valhalla and Momo. This time, Momo acted as a signal relay station for Kayaba Akihiko.

"Absolutely no problem."

Kayaba Akihiko nodded affirmatively, which meant that their idea was entirely feasible, and that their transaction had officially begun.

As for the details of the transaction, only the two of them know.

"Who are you!"

The clone, Yuzuru Otonashi, stared in astonishment at the newly appeared Kayaba Akihiko. Looking at the mature, middle-aged Western man's face, he felt a strange sense of dread. It seemed that the moment this man appeared, his life had been completely changed.

"I am nobody."

Seeing the clone Otonashi Yuzuru's panic, Kayaba Akihiko naturally understood what the clone was worried about. And binding him hand and foot to prevent him from dying according to his own will was not actually Mo Mo's idea, but Kayaba Akihiko's.

As for why Kayaba Akihiko did this, simply put, it's because Kayaba Akihiko has taken a liking to Otonashi Yuzuru, this young and handsome guy.

"I'm just one of your kind."

Kayaba Akihiko has now transformed into Heathcliff, his serious face bearing a confident smile, as if he has once again become the trusted and respected leader in SAO.

"I am a purely digital life form, just like you. I know about your situation. If you want to die, it's not simply because you completed your mission, is it?"

"Although you are a clone created according to orders, you also have feelings, thoughts, and your own expectations. The reason you want to die is because after you completed your mission, all the meaning of your existence disappeared."

"You've lost the will to live."

Kayaba Akihiko's few words instantly silenced the struggling and panicked clone, Otonashi Yuzuru. He stared wide-eyed at Kayaba Akihiko's Heathcliff-like face and suddenly realized that this newly appeared middle-aged man was much more pleasing to the eye than Momo.

Moreover, Otonashi Yuzuru had to admit that Kayaba Akihiko was absolutely right. Every word he said struck a chord deep within the clone Otonashi Yuzuru's mind and body.

As a clone created out of orders, what meaning does it have for him to live after completing his mission?

His condition was even more miserable than that of his sisters.

The sisters could at least live as ordinary people, but as a digital life form, especially in the afterlife, he had absolutely no motivation or meaning to live.

He couldn't even show himself, since if he completed his mission, then it would be Otonashi Yuzuru's true form who would become the student council president and forever protect the afterlife.

The original body and the clone must never meet again.

Therefore, the only option for the clone Otonashi Yuzuru is to be eliminated. This is also why, in the original work, the clone Otonashi Yuzuru sought out Nakamura Yuri, who possessed the strongest drive and execution ability.

Kayaba Akihiko had hit the nail on the head; the clone Otonashi Yuzuru's closed heart, which had been closed off due to his thoughts, had been pierced open by Kayaba Akihiko.

"So what!"

"So what...?"

The clone, Yuzuru Otonashi, roared, his voice quickly turning low. For him, no matter how intense his emotions, the outcome wouldn't change.

His copy has lost its meaning.

"Indeed, the meaning of your previous life has disappeared."

Kayaba Akihiko was well aware of the state of mind of the clone Otonashi Yuzuru before him. Perhaps at a time and place unknown to Momo, he had experienced the same state of mind.

After all, it's impossible to judge whether the Kayaba Akihiko in front of Mo Mo is the same person as the living human Kayaba Akihiko in SAO.

"But you can find new meaning, find new goals!"

Kayaba Akihiko's voice suddenly rose, and Otonashi Yuzuru subconsciously shook his head, saying, "Impossible, this world, this afterlife..."

Immediately, Otonashi Yuzuru seemed to realize something, and a glimmer of light appeared in his bewildered eyes. This glimmer of light was brought to him by Kayaba Akihiko's appearance.

"It seems you've already realized that."

Kayaba Akihiko smiled and squatted down, reaching out his hand to the clone, Otonashi Yuzuru. The ropes binding Otonashi Yuzuru disappeared at Kayaba Akihiko's command, freeing Otonashi Yuzuru.

"If there is no place for you in this world, then come to my world. If there is no one like you in this world, then come find me."

"After all, we are the same."

"Even if there is no place for you in the entire human world, you should not give up, because you still have me, your fellow human."

This was Kayaba Akihiko's greatest weapon in persuading the negative clone, Otonashi Yuzuru. The reason the clone sought death was simply because he had lost the meaning of living and was utterly alone.

At present, Kayaba Akihiko has given the clone Otonashi Yuzuru a new meaning to live, and after they are together, they will no longer be like before, each enjoying absolute loneliness in their own world.

"I……"

The clone, Yuzuru Otonashi, hesitated for a few seconds before finally placing his hand in Akihiko Kayaba's. Akihiko Kayaba smiled and helped him up, saying, "Now we're partners."

Upon hearing this, the clone Yin Wujie's lips curled up slightly, revealing a rare smile. This was the first time in many years that he had smiled sincerely.

I'm even a little unaccustomed to it.

"Thank you, thank you so much!"

The clone, Yuzuru Otonashi, bowed to Akihiko Kayaba and used honorifics when speaking, since Heathcliff's physique did indeed inspire respect.

However, what's puzzling is that the clone of Yuzuru Otonashi has an extra mysterious blush on his face, a blush that seems to be described in two words.

Shy?

Mo Mo covered his eyes with difficulty, breathing heavily. Seeing this, Kayaba Akihiko asked, "Mo Mo-kun, are you feeling unwell?"

"No, seeing your bromance is just a little cringeworthy."

"It's alright, just let me rest for a bit."

Author's Note:

P.S.: I'd like to recommend a book by the author Qiu Yi Wu Jin, nicknamed Lao Wang. His novel, *The Infinite Journey of the Demon King*, is finished, and his new book, *Infinite Superman*, has already started. The protagonist is Hachiman Hikigaya, and it tells a different story about the protagonist. Lao Wang updates frequently and his work is doing well; you should check it out.

097 The Realm of Gods

There is no doubt that Kayaba Akihiko has grown a lot. Although in reality, Momo and Kayaba Akihiko have only not seen each other for a few years, Kayaba Akihiko has spent countless years under his terrifying acceleration mode.

Kayaba Akihiko's growth was not only in terms of technical skills, but also in his ability to control people's hearts.

Although Mo Mo didn't know the exact extent of Kayaba Akihiko's influence over the Accel World, he was certain that if the Accel World hadn't become a support world for the Hall of Heroes, it would have been impossible for Kayaba Akihiko to completely control it. Before long, Kayaba Akihiko would probably turn the Accel World, this real world, into his second SAO.

The most frightening thing is that this isn't because of Kayaba Akihiko's ambition, but because as a quantum life form, he always needs to find something to do. If he actually did something like that, the most likely reason is that he found it interesting.

When he finds everything boring, destruction may be the only path awaiting him and the Accelerated World.

However, Momo doesn't need to worry anymore, and the people of the Accelerated World are also blessed.

Momo brought the young and handsome clone, Otonashi Yuzuru, to Kayaba Akihiko. Kayaba Akihiko, with his eyes shining, clearly fooled the young and handsome man, who stopped crying and laughed and threw himself into Kayaba Akihiko's arms... no, he held Kayaba Akihiko's hands tightly and never let go.

At this moment, there is no doubt that Momo has opened a door for Kayaba Akihiko. Behind this door, there are countless treasures waiting for Kayaba Akihiko to discover and experience. Momo even believes that Kayaba Akihiko will discover a philosophy that belongs only to him and Otonashi Yuzuru.

Philosophy is boundless, and as long as Kayaba Akihiko is devoted to such philosophy, then the accelerated world will not face the crisis of destruction.

Philosophy can save the world, that's amazing!

"Alright, let's leave the bromance between you two for later."

Mo Mo rubbed his sore eyes and said, "Kayaba Akihiko, talk to your young heartthrob first and see what you can do for this world."

Kayaba Akihiko gave Momo a strange look, clearly not knowing what Momo meant by "young and fresh meat".

However, he didn't refuse Mo Mo's offer. On the contrary, his interest in this world was the highest among all of them; he couldn't wait to get started.

At this moment, the clone Otonashi Yuzuru, who had been captivated by Kayaba Akihiko's charm, began to communicate with him without reservation, telling him the secrets of this world.

As for the clone, Yuzuru Otonashi, his wish has been fulfilled. As for protecting the secrets of this world, he certainly doesn't have that thought. Although in the original story, he acts in the name of protecting this world, he clearly remembers the memories of how his original self was tormented by this world time and time again, and he is probably the one who hates this afterlife the most.

"Mo Mojun".

The two exchanged words for a short time. Kayaba Akihiko, with the help of the clone Otonashi Yuzuru's power, quickly manipulated all the computer equipment. Finally, as if he had thought of something, he fell into a state of shock.

Mo Mo also stared in astonishment at Kayaba Akihiko, noticing his dumbfounded expression. In Mo Mo's view, Kayaba Akihiko was already over a million years old, perhaps even several million years old; could such a guy possibly be shocked by anything?

As it turns out, yes.

"Mo Mojun".

Kayaba Akihiko suppressed his excitement and elation, and said, "Although I had a feeling from your description that this world might bring me a completely different understanding, I only realized how great the potential of the world's owner is after I came into contact with it."

"Tell me about it?"

"This is indeed a purely data-driven world, but because of the special rules of this world, data can also manifest as material. Before coming here, I even suspected that you, Mo Mojun, might have accidentally entered a game world, which would have led to this result."

Kayaba Akihiko finally couldn't help but grin, saying, "Turns out I was wrong, and I'm glad I was wrong. This really is a bizarre world. Data makes up matter, and matter is made up of data. Matter and data combine into one in an inconceivable way, and the boundaries between them simply don't exist in this world!"

"Mo Mojun, do you know what this means, and how many possibilities it contains?"

Momo shrugged and said, "Alright, Kayaba Akihiko, you're the expert in this area. If I knew everything, why would I need you to put in the effort?"

"Come on, tell me, I can take it."

In Mo Mo's view, nothing could overturn his worldview anymore. No matter how bizarre this world was, it was just a part of the anime world.

Kayaba Akihiko seemed to have discerned Mo Mo's state of mind. He glanced at the clone, Otonashi Yuzuru, who nodded and respectfully placed a small object in Mo Mo's hand.

Mo Mo glanced at it, frowned, and said, "USB drive?"

“That’s right, USB flash drive. Mo Mojun should be very familiar with this outdated storage medium, so I don’t need to explain its function and effects.”

Mo Mo nodded. What else is there to say about a USB flash drive? It's just a small tool for storing data...

Wait, storing data?

data!

Mo Mo's eyes lit up instantly, and Kayaba Akihiko nodded. The clone Otonashi Yuzuru, on the other side, once again mobilized his power, instantly turning the materialized USB flash drive into a thick mass of data, a data mass composed of countless 0s and 1s.

"Yes, data, Momo. USB drives are used to store data, but they are also a kind of data themselves. If I wanted, I could turn this USB drive into data and store it again."

As he spoke, Kayaba Akihiko held another USB drive in his hand, and under Otonashi Yuzuru's power, the data transformed from the previous USB drive flowed into the new USB drive in Kayaba Akihiko's hand.

"Now, this USB drive contains all the data from the previous USB drive, including the data that was already stored on that USB drive. In other words, the USB drive in my hand contains a real physical object."

"The physical objects derived from data can still store data, and the data within them can still be used as usual."