Chapter 156: Chapter 156: A Battle Between Brothers!!

~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline~

~Chaldea~

“So, the fate of Bucciarati and the other two was decided at that moment!”

Doctor Roman stared at the scene in the video, his mind flashing with various thoughts.

He couldn’t understand why, even though the Rolling Stones had been smashed by Mista, it had reformed into the heads of Bucciarati, Narancia, and Abbacchio at this moment.

Based on the previous scenes, the people who died during the process of defeating Diavolo were indeed Bucciarati, Narancia, and Abbacchio…

So, did that count as changing fate? After all, the Rolling Stones had only carved Bucciarati before!

“But Bucciarati’s fate was indeed changed!”

Da Vinci showed a complex expression. Perhaps if Bucciarati had chosen to accept fate there, only he would have died.

But Diavolo might not have been defeated, and more people would have suffered as a result. So, Bucciarati and the others chose to resist fate at this moment and walked down the path of suffering together!

~JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Part 3: Stardust Crusaders Worldline~

“OMG!! Polnareff really turned into a turtle…”

Old Joseph was full of disbelief. He didn’t see any other twists until the end of this ranking video, so didn’t that mean the future Polnareff would turn into a turtle!!

Kakyoin Noriaki, standing nearby, couldn’t help but show a strange expression, then reached out and patted Polnareff’s shoulder to comfort him.

~JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Part 5: Golden Wind Worldline~

“Hmph… So our deaths were set in stone from the very beginning?”

In a certain restaurant, Abbacchio swirled his wine glass nonchalantly before taking a slow sip, his demeanor suggesting he couldn’t care less about his own demise.

Beside him, Narancia was devouring an authentic Margherita pizza, sauce smearing his face as he spoke through mouthfuls:

“But we already know, so that means fate has changed. We definitely won’t die now.”

Giorno’s fingers tapped rhythmically against the table, his brow slightly furrowed.

“Bucciarati… What’s our next move?”

Giorno was now a little worried about Diavolo’s movements. He believed Diavolo must have also seen his future outcome, and given his personality, he might strike first and attack them.

Without hesitation, Bucciarati pushed back his chair and stood.

“Simple. We track down the Boss’s hideout.”

His eyes hardened with resolve.

“Then we end him.”

He had just received a message from someone named Jotaro, and the other party had already found Polnareff. Jotaro was now planning to meet with their team and then planned to ORA ORA Diavolo together…

~A Certain Magical Index World~

~Academy City~

“Now I finally understand why Mista was so panicked when he saw the stone after defeating Diavolo.”

Shokuhou Misaki recalled Mista’s panicked shouting of Trish’s name earlier, realizing it was because he was worried about the existence of the Rolling Stones…

Looking back now, it was indeed a shock. If it were really the Rolling Stones, Trish’s life would have ended there, too!

~Detective Conan World~

“Fate is a sleeping slave, it seems that saying is quite true.”

Conan had now completely accepted the idea of fate.

He felt as if he was being entangled by some bad fate; otherwise, how could he explain that someone died wherever he went? And as if fate was destined, the autographs Ran got were always the last, out-of-print autographs of the deceased.

…..

A few days later, a brand new video quietly appeared on the screen, but it was discovered by people who had been paying attention to the video’s changes.

[ TOP 1: Natsu vs. Zeref! A Battle Between Brothers! ]

~Fairy Tail World, Earthland~

The Grand Magic Games had just concluded, and the victorious team was enjoying the royal celebration ball after defeating Future Rogue. Suddenly, a shocked voice cut through the festivities from a corner of the hall:

“No way…!! Everyone, look! The new video is about our world!”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone put down the drinks in their hands and looked at the newly appearing video with serious expressions, but the title alone made everyone freeze!

“Zeref? The legendary Black Mage? But history says he died centuries ago!”

“Shouldn’t we focus on the ’Battle Between Brothers

’ part? Are Natsu and Zeref actually siblings? That timeline makes no sense!”

At this time, there were constant sounds of conversation at the ball, and their eyes also looked towards Natsu, but at this moment, Natsu was also completely bewildered.

“Whaaat?! Brothers? I was raised alone by Igneel the Fire Dragon since I was little.”

Natsu felt that the brother in the title should be referring to someone else, and he had only met Zeref once before on Tenrou Island…

Meanwhile, a petite girl with golden hair and distinctive elf-like ears stared intensely at the screen. Guild Master Mavis’s eyes clouded with emotion as she whispered,

“Zeref…”

Far away in Tartaros, Mard Geer trembled with religious fervor. The demon created by Zeref clenched his fists in devotion:

“I shall realize your wish, my creator! I will grant you true death!”

Everything was proceeding exactly as planned. Soon… very soon, his master’s eternal suffering would end.

[ As the text disappeared, a scene appeared in the video. Under a clear blue sky, a black-haired young man wearing a black robe and a white cape was sitting cross-legged in a forest.

“You were indeed watching the Grand Magic Games.”

Fairy Tail’s First Master, Mavis, appeared behind him, floating in mid-air.

“Although I can’t hear your voice, nor see your figure. But I know clearly in my heart, you are there, Mavis.” Zeref’s gentle voice sounded, saying without turning his head.

Mavis slowly floated down from the sky, her dark green eyes staring at the figure in front of her.

“Seven years ago, you were by my side, not far away.”

Zeref, who said he couldn’t hear or see Mavis’s figure, seemed to follow suit with a tacit understanding, saying the same thing: “Seven years ago, you were also by my side, not far away.” ]

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~Projection of All Worlds~

This scene made everyone watching freeze. Can’t hear the voice, can’t see the figure?! Then how did you know what Mavis said, and how could you talk without any hindrance?

“Is that Mavis a ghost? Or is Zeref disabled? Can’t hear or see…”

“But this Zeref doesn’t look like a bad guy at all, even his voice sounds so gentle.”

~Fairy Tail World, Earthland~

“Zeref… is that young man Zeref!!?”

“Why is he here?! And he watched the Grand Magic Games?! Doesn’t that mean he’s nearby right now?”

“And who is that girl floating behind Zeref?”

At this moment, everyone at the ball began to look serious. After all, just knowing that Zeref was alive was already incredibly surprising, but they didn’t expect the being who created countless demons to be nearby.

“Does the First Master know Zeref?”

Lucy looked at the two of them talking as if they had a tacit understanding.

She felt their relationship was not that simple.

And seven years ago, wasn’t that on Tenrou Island? That means they had already sensed each other’s presence seven years ago.

[ “Are you still looking for your burial place?” Mavis, who had landed on the ground, asked.

Zeref closed his eyes, the gentle breeze slowly blew, and his voice still sounded gentle, “In the past few hundred years, I have repeatedly watched the end of eras.”

Then he opened his eyes and looked in Mavis’s direction, “The struggles between people, hatred, evil hearts! Every time a new era comes, I always hope to purify all of this.”

“I don’t know how many times it’s been, people always repeat the same mistakes, constantly making the same errors.”

Mavis’s expression didn’t change, “Even so, people can still live. Aren’t you going to wait any longer?”

“The existence called humans has long since become extinct.” Zeref, who slowly stood up from the ground, answered Mavis’s question, “Yes, since this world is still rejecting me to this day, I have no choice but to deny this world.”

Zeref lowered his head, making it impossible to see his face. The breeze continued to blow his white robe, “This is the gift I want to give to everyone, the harmony and rebirth of the world.”

Along with Zeref’s gentle voice, an aura of death began to sweep around. The originally green flowers, grass, and forest all withered as if they had lost all life.

His surroundings were filled with deathly silence, and this deathly aura was constantly spreading outwards. ]

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~Projection of All Worlds~

“Rebirth of the world?! Great, just what we needed – another global annihilation enthusiast.”

He wants to remake the world? Just how many of these world-ending maniacs are out there?

“Another ’rebirth the world’ scheme? Don’t we have enough apocalyptic lunatics already?

“First, Velber 02 , now this? Don’t humans and gods ever learn?

“Don’t tell me another fool wants to play at being a god?”

Watching the young man on the screen, who was clearly smiling so gently, yet whose aura seemed capable of instantly killing everything around him, constantly spreading in all directions. At this moment, it was as if only he existed between heaven and earth.

Some of the audience watching the video silently swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Was this another rule-based ability?

~Mob Psycho 100 World~

“Is this really something psychic powers can do?! To instantly strip away the life around him!”

Reigen Arataka looked at his disciple. It seemed he hadn’t seen him use his full power yet. He wondered if he could withstand it.

~Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline~

~In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia~

“What’s going on? Isn’t this the authority of the God of Death?”

Ereshkigal, watching the surrounding flowers, grass, and trees gradually wither, was a little confused.

As the ruler of the Underworld, she understood that being able to arbitrarily strip away life like this was equivalent to the authority of a God of Death?! And was he really a mortal?! To be able to live for hundreds of years…

Although Bedivere had also wandered for over 1500 years before, that was because of the Holy Sword’s blessing. What was going on with this young man in front of her?

~Kamen Rider Decade World~

“Hah… ’Rejected by the world,’ huh?“

Tsukasa Kadoya lowered his camera with a wry smile, staring at the latest failed shot – just another blurry mess in his collection. The universe’s way of giving him the middle finger, as usual.

“Guess that makes two of us.”

He twirled the camera strap around his finger, that trademark smirk never quite reaching his eyes. The weight of his journey as the Destroyer of Worlds hung between the words, bitter and ironic. Even his photographs refused to acknowledge his place in reality.

~Fairy Tail World, Earthland~

At this moment, the people in this world had a clear understanding of Zeref’s terrifying nature. The ability to arbitrarily strip away life alone was something they couldn’t resist!

“Natsu! Are you really going to fight him in the future?”

Lucy now understood that the video was probably showing something that would happen in the future.

Looking at Lucy’s slightly worried eyes, Natsu struck a strong pose and said with a laugh,

“It’s okay! I don’t care who Zeref is! I’ll beat him!”

“Salamander, don’t forget about me.”

Gajeel said indistinctly while chewing on his knife and fork.

“Yeah, Natsu! Don’t forget about us, we’re Fairy Tail!”

The other members of the guild responded one after another!

Gray, standing nearby, also had a gloomy face. Remembering Deliora, he couldn’t help but clench his fists,

“Zeref…!!”

[ Seeing this scene, Mavis showed an expression of unwillingness, “So, war is about to begin.”

“No, this is a one-sided annihilation!” The originally gentle face disappeared, replaced by eyes filled with killing intent and terror, “I won’t let anyone survive!”

Seeing this scene, Mavis also made up her mind, “Fairy Tail will definitely stop you, and the one who will perish in the end is you…”

Then the camera zoomed out, and the originally green mountain peaks became desolate and barren, filled with desolation and decay everywhere. Zeref’s voice became gentle again, “Natsu… the time for the final battle is approaching.” ]

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~Fairy Tail World, Earthland~

“We’re doomed! Completely, absolutely doomed!”

Lucy clutched her head, her voice shrill with panic as Zeref’s ominous final words echoed in her mind.

Erza also showed a solemn expression,

“To think our greatest threat would be Zeref himself…”

As the video played, panic spread far beyond their guild – across all of Fiore and neighboring kingdoms. What began as shocked murmurs in taverns quickly turned to military mobilization.

If Zeref’s threat proved true, this wouldn’t be some localized conflict, but an existential war where humanity itself stood on the brink of annihilation.

Meanwhile, on the distant continent of Alakitasia…

Tears welled in August’s eyes as he watched the screen. Those figures were unmistakably his parents. The Magic King lifted his gaze skyward – what role could a child play when his own parents remained oblivious to his existence? A heavy sigh escaped him… Now he faced the cruelest choice of all: having to pick sides between warring parents.

Invel Yura, the Winter General of the Spriggan 12, adjusted his glasses with a gloved hand, his voice icy and measured:

“If His Majesty intends war, we must make immediate preparations.”

Irene Belserion twirled her staff, her pink locks swaying as a chilling smile spread across her face.

“Has it finally begun?! This world will usher in a rebirth.”

[ The scene shifted, and a small blue cat with wings was seen flying in mid-air with a young man with cherry blossom-colored hair!

“There are so many of them!” Happy couldn’t help but say.

“Yeah, like a black carpet. Let’s go! Happy!!”

Natsu’s hands were wrapped in flames! Led by Happy, he charged towards the army with flames wrapped around his hands, knocking back soldier after soldier with just two blows!

“Happy! Let me down.”

Happy was stunned for a moment when he heard this, “Do you want to fight this huge army?”

“Yeah!” Natsu’s entire body fell like a meteor, “Force Zeref out!!”

Natsu, who had just landed, turned his head and unleashed a Fire Dragon’s Iron Fist towards the army in front of him. The next moment, towering flames filled the entire screen! Causing a series of explosions.

Then Natsu rushed out of the smoke, moving freely through the army as if he were in a no-man’s land!

The soldiers held their staffs and fired magic cannonballs, but Natsu casually waved his hand and deflected them behind him, where they exploded. It was clear from the sight that the power of these magic cannonballs was definitely not small.

“He deflected them?!?” The magic soldiers were filled with surprise.

“Ignore him, keep shooting! There’s only one opponent.”

As the words fell, cannonballs attacked Natsu one after another. Even with his nimble movements, Natsu couldn’t dodge all of them and could only cross his arms in front of him! Countless cannonballs hit his body.

“Natsu…!!” Happy in the sky showed a worried look.

“No problem!” As if he heard Happy’s call, Natsu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, “I want to protect everyone, so I will fight.”

“Fire Dragon King’s… Roar!!!”

A deep red flame directly sprayed from his mouth. Wherever it went, the ground cracked inch by inch and a giant crater appeared before everyone’s eyes. He directly split the tens of thousands of troops in half.

On the ground, there were still traces left by the stones that gradually melted due to the terrifying temperature, and the ground became like lava.

The surviving magic soldiers stared blankly at this scene, “The terrain… the terrain has changed!!”

“Mon… monster!!! How many people were killed?”

“993.” Accompanied by a gentle voice, a pitch-black magic suddenly appeared in front, wrapped in white light!

Then Zeref’s figure appeared before Natsu, “There are still nine hundred ninety-nine thousand and twenty-seven people left.”

Natsu looked at Zeref seriously, “You came out earlier than I expected.”

Zeref smiled at the figure in front of him and said softly, “Because I wanted to see you early, Natsu!”

Natsu pulled at the bandage wrapped around his right hand with his left, “But let’s say goodbye here… Zeref!!” ]

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