I'm in a crossover anime world, and I've been transported to Hogwarts twice.

Others may be blinded by the chaos and anxiety deliberately created by Yukino and others, but how could Naoe Jinnosuke not see it?

Yukino Yukinoshita, that woman, is one of Genichi Hanyu's sharpest and most loyal henchmen!

To Naoe Jinnosuke, her current behavior—that seemingly anxious, desperate search that was actually an attempt to cover up the truth, and that slight sign of internal chaos with no leader—was nothing short of a blatant and extremely clever sting operation!

Even if Genichi Hanyu was seriously injured in the battle, he was definitely not in a situation where he could not control the situation or disappeared completely!

Based on his understanding of that man, as long as he had a breath left, he would never allow his empire to fall into real chaos!

The current situation seems more like he deliberately feigned weakness, hiding in the shadows, and laying an invisible net!

I'm afraid he just wants to take advantage of this incident to see clearly who the loyal minister is, who the hungry wolf is, and then harvest a wave of juicy leeks!

Those who can't help but be the first to jump out will inevitably become sacrifices to scare others!

Naoe Jinnosuke felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of what might happen to those fools.

However, even though he understood the dangerous situation behind it, Naoe Jinnosuke dared not utter a word, much less remind those fools!

He knew all too well what Genichi Hanyu was capable of. If this meticulously planned fishing operation was ruined by his own loose tongue or warnings, causing the big fish to become alert and escape prematurely, then Naoe Jinnosuke and the family forces behind him would surely bear the brunt of Genichi Hanyu's fury!

That would be a truly horrific end, with no place to bury one's body!

He had no doubt that Genichi Hanyu had countless ways to make himself disappear from the world without leaving a ripple.

Therefore, he had to remain silent and act like a bystander who was also kept in the dark, only more cautious.

He even had to feign moderate concern and support for the search effort to lull those who might be watching him into a false sense of security.

However, silence and self-preservation were not Naoe Jinnosuke's only plans.

The shrewdness of a seasoned politician allowed him to keenly seize another opportunity—one with relatively controllable risks but potentially huge long-term benefits.

A shrewd calculation flashed in Naoe Jinnosuke's eyes, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and a very subtle smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"I can take this opportunity to properly demonstrate my loyalty."

He is not stupid!

Besides eliminating dissidents, Genichi Hanyu's setup of this scheme was probably also a way to select truly reliable allies.

Since we can neither be enemies nor be foolish pioneers, wouldn't it be better to be a loyal minister who is pragmatic, knows when to advance and retreat, and can offer timely help in crucial moments?

More importantly, Naoe Jinnosuke had already gained a far greater understanding of the nature of Chaldea, this transcendent organization, through various clandestine channels.

He knew all too well that Chaldea was not simply Genichi Habu's private force!

It is the final line of defense that holds this planet together, which has become fragile due to the merging of worlds, and resists threats from other dimensions or higher dimensions!

If it weren't for Genichi Hanyu and Chaldea silently cleaning up the mess left by Gaia, the willful planetary will, and dealing with the catastrophic consequences such as spatial rifts, rule conflicts, and otherworldly invasions caused by the forced merging of worlds...

Naoe Jinnosuke had no doubt that this crossover anime world, which had managed to maintain a semblance of peace, would eventually be ruined by Gaia!

At that time, all power, wealth, and status will vanish, dragging all of humanity down with them!

Therefore, for both public and private reasons, Chaldea absolutely cannot afford to have any problems!

Supporting Chaldea and maintaining its stability is to safeguard the foundation of human civilization and to demonstrate to Genichi Hanyu his strategic vision and values ​​as Naoe Jinnosuke!

Having made up his mind, Naoe Jinnosuke's eyes became sharp and steady.

He pressed the intercom, his voice regaining its usual authoritative calm: "Notify the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Chief Cabinet Secretary to meet in the small conference room in half an hour. Also, in my name, draft a top-level secret order..."

143 I can't help but want to kiss you.

Shiina Mahiru's cozy and tidy little apartment has become Hanyu Genichi's temporary haven and sanatorium for the past few days.

The hustle and bustle of the city outside the window seemed to be isolated by an invisible membrane, leaving only a reassuring tranquility inside, and a faint, refreshing scent in the air, belonging to Shiina Mahiru, like cherry blossoms in spring.

After a few days of quiet rest and recuperation at Shiina Mahiru's house, Genichi Hanyu's body, which had been completely drained and on the verge of collapse, finally made a full recovery.

At this moment, he stood by the living room window, basking in the warm morning sunlight, slowly stretching his limbs.

With a slight thought, the magical power that had been dormant within him for many days began to surge and flow again, like a thawing river, circulating throughout his limbs and bones, bringing a long-lost, abundant and surging sense of power.

The pale cheeks regained their color, and the deep eyes regained their restrained yet sharp brilliance. The weakness that made her look like she could be blown away by a gust of wind was finally swept away!

Recalling the epic battle against Galactron, Genichi Hanyu still feels lingering fear.

Transforming into Ultraman Tiga, he forcibly activated the power of the giant of light, almost instantly draining all the magic power stored in his body!

The feeling was as if the entire soul had been forcibly extracted and compressed into that enormous body of light, burning its essence every second.

"All I can say is that Ultraman's energy consumption is absolutely outrageous!"

Genichi Hanyu couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath.

That feeling of being instantly drained was more ferocious and domineering than any divine battle he had ever experienced. It wasn't just a depletion of magical power, but a severe overdraft of his very life force!

Moreover, this is all under the premise that the Ultraman Tiga Spark has stored a massive amount of light energy as an "external energy pack"!

The Spark Lens contains the pure light power left behind by Tiga's original body, transcending time and space, which bore the initial and largest energy output for him.

Without the power source that is the Spark Lens, if he were to forcefully transform into Genichi Hanyu using only his own stored energy, he would undoubtedly be drained dry on the spot, leaving not even ashes!

Ultraman's power level was far more terrifying than he had initially estimated.

Genichi Hanyu even estimated that if the magic power within his body did not undergo a qualitative change, but instead transformed and sublimated towards a higher-dimensional divine power, it would possess a stronger energy density and recovery properties.

Under the dual pressure of Galactron's devastating attack and his own enormous energy expenditure, he might not be able to hold on during the battle, his energy core would collapse, and he would perish on that ruin!

That battle was not only a contest of strength, but also an extreme tempering and cruel test of the essence of his life.

Just think about the skills Ultraman has unleashed: the Delasium Beam, which reaches temperatures of tens of millions of degrees, and the Zepelion Beam, which contains terrifying destructive power.

Each burst of light consumes an astronomical amount of energy!

That is something that cannot be driven by ordinary forces.

The absolute bulk of the cost, and the final straw that broke the camel's back, was that after the battle, Genichi Hanyu, disregarding his own exhausted state, forcibly reversed the rules and resurrected those innocent people killed by Galactron!

At that time, he was already at his limit, his strength almost exhausted.

Using Tiga's body to fight was already the limit, yet he still forcibly unleashed this supreme power that touched upon the forbidden realm of creation and life.

This is tantamount to burning one's own life essence to fill that bottomless pit of consumption!

If it weren't for his special physique, extraordinary divine power, and Gaia's tacit approval and subtle blessing at that moment, he would never have been able to complete that near-miraculous resurrection.

The price he paid was that he fell into a deep coma after the battle, his strength was completely reduced to zero, and he was as weak as a newborn baby.

"call."

Genichi Hanyu let out a long sigh of relief, feeling the divine power within his body replenished and flowing again, even more refined and concentrated than before the battle. A sense of relief at surviving a calamity welled up within him.

He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles cracking slightly, and a long-lost smile of powerful confidence appeared on his face.

"I've finally recovered! Before, I felt like my whole body and soul had been completely hollowed out and drained, leaving only an empty shell. I was so weak that even breathing was a burden. It was awful."

He looked at his reflection in the windowpane and muttered to himself.

Just then, an enticing aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, instantly whetting his appetite.

Shiina Mahiru carried an exquisite tray with a steaming Japanese breakfast on it—glistening white rice, fragrant miso soup, perfectly fried tamagoyaki, and several refreshing side dishes.

Shiina Mahiru gently placed the breakfast on the small dining table in the living room, her movements practiced and tender.

She looked up at Genichi Hanyu standing by the window. The morning light outlined the soft lines of her profile. Her voice was clear and gentle, with a hint of barely perceptible concern: "Hanyu-kun, breakfast is ready."

"coming!"

Genichi Hanyu immediately responded, a relaxed smile on his face, and walked a few steps to the dining table to sit down.

He looked at the delicious-looking breakfast in front of him, and then at Shiina Mahiru, who was setting out the bowls and chopsticks for him.

The morning light streamed through the window, bathing her in a soft golden glow. A few strands of her smooth hair fell beside her cheeks, making her skin appear even whiter than snow. Her profile was as exquisite as a meticulously sculpted work of art.

Looking at Shiina Mahiru's face, which appeared exceptionally serene and lovely in the morning light, Genichi Hanyu's gaze lingered slightly.

After spending several days together, Shiina Mahiru's meticulous care, pure gentleness, and quiet strength had already left a deep impression on him.

At this moment, watching her busy figure, a strong urge to get closer to her surged into my heart again.

Asking for flowers

However, just as this impulse was about to turn into action, Shiina Mahiru's earlier words rang in his mind like an alarm bell.

He forcibly suppressed his restlessness, his gaze shifting slightly and unnaturally to the miso soup in front of him, as if the soup possessed an irresistible allure.

This subtle, deliberately avoided movement was noticed by the observant Shiina Mahiru.

She set out the dishes, straightened up, and looked at Genichi Hanyu's slightly stiff profile with some confusion. She asked softly, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

She subconsciously raised her hand and touched her cheek.

Upon hearing her question, Genichiro Hanyu paused almost imperceptibly.

He raised his head and looked again into Shiina Mahiru's clear, questioning eyes.

Now that he'd been asked, he didn't want to lie or make up a lame excuse.

He took a deep breath and decided to be honest with his desires while also respecting her feelings.

He gave a wry smile that was both apologetic and incredibly frank, and said in a low, sincere voice, "No, your face is very clean and beautiful."

He first denied her guess, then his gaze became even deeper, filled with a burning desire and undisguised longing, as he confessed, "But if I continue to look at you like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist wanting to kiss you."

This statement is like a boulder thrown into a calm lake!

Shiina Mahiru's face instantly turned bright red, like a sunset that had been set ablaze!

The blush spread from her cheeks to her ears, and even her slender neck was tinged with an alluring pink!

She never expected Genichi Hanyu to say something so bluntly!

Those eyes widened instantly, filled with astonishment, embarrassment, and a hint of panic at being caught off guard by this sudden, direct approach.

"Yu! Raw! Xian! One!"

She cried out in embarrassment and anger, glaring fiercely at Genichi Hanyu! In that look, there was three parts anger, three parts shyness, and four parts... a racing heartbeat that she herself was unaware of, caused by such a direct expression of desire.

"rogue!"

She bit her lower lip and squeezed out the two words through her teeth, her voice trembling slightly, but without any real disgust. Instead, it sounded more like a coquettish shyness.

She turned around abruptly, pretending to tidy up the stove, trying to use busyness to hide her pounding heart and burning cheeks, but her bright red ears betrayed her true feelings.

As Hanyu Genichi looked at Shiina Mahiru's back, which was filled with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, yet also exuded boundless cuteness, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

Although he was called a hooligan, he felt inexplicably relaxed and happy.

At least he learned to express himself honestly, and after expressing himself, he learned to respect her reaction, instead of acting recklessly as before.

Is this a kind of progress, Ding?

144. How many people have you given your true heart to?

"rogue!"

The angry and embarrassed scolding from Shiina Mahiru still seemed to echo in the air. With her back to Genichi Hanyu, she pretended to be busy tidying up the stove, but her bright red ears and slightly trembling shoulders revealed the turmoil in her heart.

Although she was cursing Genichi Hanyu as a scoundrel, Mahiru Shiina wasn't actually angry.

On the contrary, her heartbeat quickened slightly because of that straightforward and passionate desire to kiss you.

After all, compared to Genichi Hanyu's reckless kiss and his presumptuous "child" suggestion, what does it matter now that he is simply expressing his inner desires honestly?

Could this even be described as clumsy progress?

At least, he did not take any further action, but instead chose to express himself and exercise restraint.

And, most importantly...

Shiina Mahiru gently bit her lower lip, feeling the lingering warmth on her cheek. The unusual throbbing in her heart was crystal clear.

Deep down, she didn't actually dislike Genichi Hanyu.

In fact, after spending these few days together, seeing him shed all his strong facade when he was weak, revealing his rare vulnerability and dependence, and watching him try to keep his promises and clumsily learn to respect, a feeling that she herself had not expected had already quietly grown.

Even though she had been forcibly kissed by him before, the intense humiliation and anger she felt did not stem entirely from the kiss itself, but rather from his attitude at the time, which regarded her as a "casual" girl who could be easily "conquered" or even "managed"!

That disdain was the sharp blade that truly pierced her self-esteem.

Now, the undisguised desire in his eyes, though so blatant that it made her heart race and feel embarrassed and annoyed, also carried a sense of cherishing her as a unique individual worthy of his restraint and efforts. This, in turn, stirred a secret sweetness deep within her heart.

Breakfast was served in a subtle, slightly sweet silence.

Genichi Hanyu had a hearty appetite and devoured the breakfast that Mahiru Shiina had carefully prepared, as if he wanted to make up for the losses of the past few days.