Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

"Die!" one hunter shouted, swinging a large katana with all his power.

'Too slow,' Reign sighed as the blade came down. Instead of dodging, he chose to catch it with his bare hand, stopping it mid-swing.

The hunter tried to pull the blade away, but Reign's grip tightened, causing it to crack.

"You won't need this anymore." With a sadistic smile, Reign smashed the katana and then threw a punch that caved in the hunter's chest, sending a spray of blood and crushed organs flying.

"I've changed my mind. I'll just kill everyone here!" he laughed loudly, his sadistic side taking over.

The more hunters joined the fight, the more exciting it became for him.

He dodged and weaved through the growing number of them.

The room was filled with the sounds of combat—blades slicing through flesh, grunts, and cries of pain.

While Reign drew everyone's attention with his ruthless killing spree, The two easterners took this moment to escape.

Nobu might not be as strong as Reign, but he was still skilled enough to handle multiple Tier 4 hunters.

With Seki's help boosting his abilities, he managed to fend off anyone who attacked him.

But the most important part of the mission was the artifact they had secured.

Now, they just needed to get out of here and they could return to the east with their heads held high.

"Seki-sama, stay close to me!" Nobu said, drawing his two short katanas. Moving with the skill and speed of a trained ninja, he took each step silently and fast.

His eyes were focused, scanning the area for any sign of movement .

Until—

A group of Tier 4 hunters blocked their way.

Nobu stopped and readied his short katanas. Seeing there were only four hunters, he felt confident of his chance of winning.

"Who are you, and why are you attacking and killing hunters?" one of them demanded, his voice filled with anger.

Nobu didn't respond. Instead, he focused on finding a way to kill them quickly.

"So you don't want to talk, huh? Fine, we'll ask you after we cut off your legs and arms," one hunter sneered, raising his sword, with the others following suit.

SWOOOOOSH!

They charged forward, aiming to end the fight quickly as possible.

They wanted to finish up so they could reinforce the others on the lower floor, who, according to reports, were being massacred one-sidedly.

"Shadow Steps," Nobu whispered as he rushed forward. His movements looked strange and smooth, almost as if he was gliding through the air.

His speed wasn't that fast, but to the other hunters, it appeared as if he was multiplying, leaving behind afterimages that made it hard to track his real position.

The moment the four hunters came into range, Nobu sidestepped as they charged at him.

CLANG!

His left weapon deflected the first attack, while his right one went for an attack. The hunter who got hit cried out in pain and staggered back.

"What's happening? Even his attacks are multiplying!" the wounded hunter gritted out, clutching his bleeding stomach.

Seeing this, the other three hunters jumped back to reassess the situation. They realized they were up against someone using a strange technique.

But Nobu didn't let this chance slip. He aimed for the kill, throwing dozens of kunai at them.

They scrambled to block the barrage, and the sound of metal clashing against metal echoed through the corridor:

CLANG!

CLANG!

CLANG.!

The kunai barrage wasn't enough to pose a big threat , so the hunters remained calm as they blocked the incoming projectiles.

However, something strange occurred. The next batch of kunai passed right through their blade. They thought it was just an illusion and didn't bother to dodge.

But it was a grave mistake.

The kunai hit their targets and exploded on impact.

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

Flames engulfed the hunters, their cries of pain fading as the fire consumed them.

If Reign were here right now, he'd be shock that the East's technology isn't as primitive as he thought compared to the West.

It's just that their technology has developed differently, and it's just as advanced in its own way.

"Nobu-san, let's go," Seki called out, catching up to him.

"Yes, Seki-sama," Nobu said, bowing his head.

But before they could turn away, Nobu suddenly raised his short katanas, sensing someone approaching.
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STEP!

STEP!

STEP!

The sound of footsteps echoed through the corridor, growing louder and louder.

Nobu and Seki squinted their eyes, trying to see through the shadows.

From the darkness emerged a figure carrying a katana.

Her aura felt different from the hunters they had faced before.

She had orange-tied-up hair and blue eyes, looking young but giving off a very dangerous vibe. Nobu instantly knew she was a serious threat.

"Seki-sama, please stand back," Nobu said, gesturing for her to stay behind.

"You can actually see through me?" the hunter said, her voice filled with playfulness.

Nobu did not respond, and just kept his guard up.

"Here I am, thinking I wasted my time coming here because Brentwood was destroyed before I get to save it. But to think someone was bold enough to attack the Association," she giggled, finding the situation amusing.

"Tell me, the person causing the commotion below—is he your friend? Who's stronger, you or him?" she asked, her eyes glinting with curiosity.

No matter how much she talked, Nobu stayed silent. He was afraid that speaking too much might reveal he was from the East, which could make it easy for them to be tracked down.

"So, you're not much of a talker, huh?" she said with a sadistic smile.

"That's okay. I'll figure out which one of you is stronger by seeing who can last the longest." She drew her katana with a slow, deliberate movement and licked the blade, her eyes showing her excitement.

As soon as her tone changed, Nobu felt a shiver run down his spine. His instincts warned him to run away.

'I can't die here. I need to protect Seki-sama,' he muttered to himself. His dedication to her pushed aside any sense of fear.