Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

"Mo Mojun, what do you think this means?"

Kayaba Akihiko's smile grew even brighter, like a child who had discovered a new world. Mo Mo also saw great potential in him and said, "However, there is a problem. This actually involves the issues of data compression and data storage ratio, right?"

"A small USB flash drive can only store so little data. If that's all there is to it, it's just an endless cycle of fish eating fish, which has no real meaning."

"About this..."

Kayaba Akihiko seemed to have already thought of this question, and said, "Mo Mo-kun, how much information do you think quantum light, which we are familiar with, can carry?"

Kayaba Akihiko extended a finger, a cluster of quantum light flashing on it, and said, "Regarding this, I can give a reasonable answer. Mo Mo-kun, don't forget, my consciousness stores millions of years of research experience, and this experience can even be completely stored in an invisible quantum light spot."

After speaking, the clone of Kayaba Akihiko, Otonashi Yuzuru, immediately understood and began to help Kayaba Akihiko demonstrate. At this moment, he seemed to have also taken on a new role, as Kayaba Akihiko's partner and assistant.

Then, a terrifying scene unfolded.

Everything around the three began to collapse and crumble. All objects—computers, tables, chairs, various devices, and even the ground—collapsed into clumps of 0s and 1s. Under Yuzuru Otonashi's control, all of this flew toward the ball of light on Akihiko Kayaba's finger and entered it without hesitation.

What's even more surprising is that the tiny ball of quantum light on Kayaba Akihiko's finger still shone with a gentle, rhythmic glow, absorbing all the data clusters without any change.

It's as if the data that constitutes all the matter around us is completely insufficient for the quantum light of this pattern.

Only when the ground beneath their feet crumbled and everything around them turned into data, forming a huge rock cavity with a diameter of over ten meters, did Yuzuru Otonashi stop his manipulation with a look of horror.

Even Yuzuru Otonashi was astonished. Why did the power that Momo and Akihiko Kayaba wielded, which was like a ray of light, have such great potential?

"Can they be restored?"

Otonashi Yuzuru nodded and said, "It's very simple. Just export the data again and activate it according to your memory. Everyone in the afterlife has this skill. The SSS Brigade makes weapons out of mud, which is actually the same process."

And so, under Mo Mo's slightly shocked gaze, the ball of light on Kayaba Akihiko's finger reappeared with data. And under Otonashi Yuzuru's urging, this data once again transformed into everything that had just disappeared, restoring the surrounding objects to their original state.

Everything felt like an illusion.

"So, Mo Mojun, are you satisfied?"

Mo Mo composed herself, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "Is that all?"

Kayaba Akihiko was somewhat surprised and said, "This is already a great miracle. I don't think you, Momo-kun, could do something like this. This is already in the realm of gods. Are you still not satisfied, my wise lord?"

Mo Mo shrugged and said, "If this is the realm of gods, what's the point of me calling a freak like you here?"

"Kayaba Akihiko, just tell me directly, what exactly is it that has shocked you so much, as if you have discovered paradise?"

"A mere realm of gods is not enough to satisfy your appetite, is it?"

Author's Note:

P.S.: I'm having some writer's block, so this will be the first update for now. I'll make up for it with at least four updates tomorrow.

098 God said, “Let there be light.”

Kayaba Akihiko stared at Mo Mo for a moment, then suddenly smiled mysteriously and said, "Mo Mo-kun, actually I'm really jealous of you right now. If it were possible, I'd even have the idea of ​​killing you and taking your place."

"This place, which you call the afterlife, is a true treasure trove, a place where one can transcend the realm of gods and reach a higher level."

“However, it’s a pity,” Momo said, showing no resentment towards Kayaba Akihiko’s frankness, “that’s precisely why I let you get involved in all of this without worry. Besides, what you’re pursuing isn’t this world itself, is it?”

Kayaba Akihiko nodded slightly, his expression turning serious. Although he didn't want to admit it, the person who probably understood him best in this world was actually his former nemesis, Momo.

"In that case, let's get back to the main topic."

"In this afterlife, the boundary between data and matter is very blurred, or perhaps such a boundary doesn't exist at all. This world is born from data, and data constitutes matter. Changing the data changes the matter."

"The power of quantum light that we possess can store massive amounts of data. Coupled with the data-to-data storage method I just demonstrated—factorial data compression—this means that we can take ourselves as the origin and, through countless factorial data compressions, grasp immeasurable amounts of data… even all the data in this world."

"All of this is theoretically possible."

A glint of light appeared in Kayaba Akihiko's eyes as he said, "God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. For God holds this world in His hands, and this world is in His palm."

"And now, Mo Mojun, there is an opportunity, a possibility, that can bring this world into your hands. Do you have the courage to try this possibility?"

"The outcome could make you a god who controls the world, or it could make you swallowed up by it. How about it, interested in taking a gamble?"

As he spoke, Kayaba Akihiko's eyes gleamed with provocation, as if he thought Mo Mo wouldn't dare accept such a challenge. However, Mo Mo knew that this was just Kayaba Akihiko's simplest way of provoking him.

“There’s no need to put on such a show,” Mo Mo said, extending his hand and revealing a ball of quantum light in his palm. “Whatever your ideas are, they will ultimately come down to me. Whether I agree or not will directly determine whether your shot can be launched.”

"Such crude reverse psychology won't work on me, because the very reason I called you here in the first place was to have you do this, wasn't it?"

Mo Mo's eyes seemed to see through everything, and he showed no fear, even though what Mo Mo was about to face might be an outcome that no one could predict.

However, Momo still chose to accept it. Because Momo vaguely felt that it was time for him to stand up and take full responsibility for something.

Otherwise, the aftershocks of some major trend would completely engulf Mo Mo, the carefree King of Heroes, and Mo Mo's Hall of Heroes.

……

While Momo and Kayaba Akihiko are working together because of the unique nature of this world, Kazami Yuuka and Yakumo Yukari are also locked in a standoff.

Yukari Yakumo's words clearly demonstrated that she understood Yuuka Kazami's mindset at this moment, and even knew what Yuuka Kazami had just said to Konno Mokuki, and that Yuuka Kazami wanted to join Momo's side.

what does this mean?

This means that, just as Kazami Yuuka said, Yakumo Yukari is fully aware of all the information about Kazami Yuuka's side, and even Mo Mo's side. The only thing she probably doesn't know is where Mo Mo came from and what kind of power is behind him.

However, when this happens to Yukari Yakumo, it feels perfectly natural. After all, Yukari's abilities allow her to appear and disappear unpredictably, and coupled with her eccentric personality and sometimes strange behavior, no one would be surprised if she told everyone that she had just been hiding under the table eavesdropping on their conversation.

The problem is that Yukari Yakumo's eavesdropping wasn't just a prank, or a way to play tricks on everyone. Instead, she made a hasty entrance and confronted Yuuka Kazami with a seemingly elegant but actually extremely strict demeanor.

Although the two didn't exchange many words, everyone could sense the tense atmosphere between Kazami Yuuka and Yakumo Yukari. As for Konno Yuuki, she had an even worse feeling.

Yukari Yakumo likely appeared hastily to prevent Yuuka Kazami from joining Momo's side. Her current confrontation, a near-falling sparring match with Yuuka, further demonstrates her resolve.

"that……"

Konno Yuuki raised his hand with a grin, wanting to interrupt the standoff between the two and ease the tension, but Kazami Yuuka's words made Konno Yuuki's smile disappear.

“I understand,” Yuuka Kazami’s anger vanished instantly. “I won’t bring up joining Momo’s side again. In any case, I am still nominally a member of Gensokyo. Are you satisfied now, Yukari Yakumo?”

Upon hearing this, Yukari Yakumo's forced smile gained a hint of sincerity, and more importantly, gave people a sense of relief.

"It's best if you understand this. Although you've temporarily left Gensokyo, you'll eventually come back. Gensokyo needs you, and you can't leave Gensokyo either; that's just how it is."

Yukari Yakumo spoke softly, seemingly emphasizing her words. Upon hearing this, Yuuka Kazami's lips curled into a smile that was hard to decipher—it was unclear whether it was a cold laugh or a mocking expression.

“However,” Kazami Yuuka opened her mouth again and said, “Although I will not join Momo’s side, nor will I be able to go back to Gensokyo with you, I will certainly not be able to do anything for you anymore.”

Kazami Yuuka's words caused Yakumo Yukari's expression to darken again, and she frowned, asking, "What do you mean?"

"There are things you don't know?"

Kazami Yuuka asked Yakumo Yukari in surprise. Yakumo Yukari raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course there are many things I don't know. For example, I have absolutely no clue what happened here. I only came to check on the situation because I discovered the explosion and chaos here."

"I see... then I'll believe it for now."

Kazami Yuuka drew out her sigh, but it didn't sound like she believed it at all. She continued, "Since that's the case, let me make my current identity clear to you. Yakumo Yukari, I am now a prisoner of Momo's side. As a prisoner, although I have received preferential treatment, I have lost my personal freedom."

“I will not join Momo’s side, but I will abide by the basic rules of a prisoner and stay by his side obediently. I will not do anything for you anymore.”

Upon hearing this, Yukari Yakumo's eyes widened. She then looked around at the unrecognizable surroundings and said, "You... lost to him, and you accepted the defeat wholeheartedly? Is he really that strong?"

"There may have been an element of skill overpowering me, but I truly accept my defeat wholeheartedly."

The slight smile on Kazami Yuuka's lips was clearly a test of Yakumo Yukari's reaction. Yakumo Yukari understood; Kazami Yuuka might not be lying, but her primary motivation for making this decision was to follow Momo rather than remain in Gensokyo.

Although Kazami Yuuka will not join Momo's side for the time being because of her arrival, this is only a postponement, and Kazami Yuuka has not completely given up the idea.

What kind of power does this guy named Momo possess?

Yukari Yakumo's mind raced, but in the end, she couldn't deduce much. After all, Momo was someone from outside this world, and no matter how intelligent Yukari Yakumo was, she couldn't possibly predict Momo's abilities out of thin air.

"Are you really sure about this?"

Understanding this, Yukari Yakumo's face darkened even more. The current issue was no longer whether Yuuka Kazami should join Momo's side, but rather Yuuka Kazami's attitude.

No, this is no longer a matter of attitude; it is Kazami Yuuka's direct resistance, her resistance against this youkai sage.

In the old Gensokyo, as long as Yuuka Kazami didn't dismantle the Great Barrier, Yukari Yakumo wouldn't have paid any attention to her actions. But now, Yuuka Kazami is openly challenging her and even wants to leave Gensokyo, which is something Yukari Yakumo cannot accept.

"Yuuka Kazami, it seems you've forgotten something."

Yakumo Yukari's tone was calm, but the chill in her voice was clear even to the other girls who were completely baffled.

If the two were merely in a cold standoff just moments before, on the verge of a falling out, then now they have completely broken off all pretense of civility.

Upon hearing this, Kazami Yuuka's expression turned extremely ugly. However, she did not back down as before, but stared intently at Yakumo Yukari and said, "Yakumo Yukari, you'd better think things through yourself. I know you're unhappy about my departure because you need my fighting strength."

"However, I cannot tolerate continuing to work for you for that reason. If you want to continue threatening me, feel free to try. I will remain neutral for now, but if you dare to do anything, I don't mind becoming your enemy."

"Yukari Yakumo, should we give it a try? How many more enemies can Gensokyo withstand right now?"

Yukari Yakumo fell silent. Although she was still staring intently at Yuuka Kazami, she suppressed the fleeting negative emotions that crossed her face.

“I understand. Perhaps this is a good decision. However, it doesn’t mean the end, unless you decide to abandon her.”

"I believe it will end someday."

"Because of Momo?"

"Who knows?"

The two exchanged a few words that seemed to be a cryptic conversation, leaving those around them even more confused. However, everyone could sense that the two sides had reached a compromise, and the tense atmosphere seemed to have dissipated considerably in an instant.

"Phew...that's more like it. Can't we all talk things out properly?"

Konno Yuuki quickly tried to smooth things over, even though this wasn't something she was good at.

"So, Yukari Yakumo-neechan, did you come to pick up my older brother?"

Author's Note:

PS: First update

099 Want to enter Gensokyo? No way!

Konno Yuuki's cheerful and energetic smile was naturally irresistible to everyone. Even Yakumo Yukari, who had just had a conflict with Kazami Yuuka, adopted the elegant smile she had just displayed.

However, only Yukari Yakumo knows how much sincerity is behind that smile.

Yukari Yakumo glanced at Yuuki Konno and then asked, "The older brother you're talking about, is he Momo?"

Yukari Yakumo asked the question knowingly, while Konno Yuuki pretended not to know, saying, "Of course! Yukari-neechan knows everything, so naturally she knows about big brother and Reimu, right? It's not easy for big brother to come to see Reimu-neechan, so let's let them meet as soon as possible!"

"Besides, it seems Gensokyo has encountered enemies? Don't be fooled by the fact that we don't have many people right now; we still have fighting power. When the time comes, Big Brother will definitely help Gensokyo because of Reimu."