The moment the abilities synchronized, Yujin from Marvel, One Piece, and Naruto had only one thought in mind—find a place to test the power of the Curse Mark's second form.
In the original story, when Sasuke unlocked Curse Mark Level Two, a pair of fleshy wings sprouted from his back, granting him low-altitude flight.
In the entire shinobi world, such an ability was almost unheard of.
The Pirate Yujin, chained in iron shackles, stared ahead with eyes burning with the desire for freedom. To escape from Impel Down, the first problem wasn't actually breaking out of the prison itself.
The true first problem was what came after—the endless Calm Belt stretching in every direction.
This was why jailbreaks from Impel Down were nearly impossible.
Without wind, ships could not enter.
Without wind, traditional sailing ships could not leave.
The only option was to seize a navy warship powered by engines that didn't rely on wind. That might buy a temporary chance at freedom.
But the moment you did, you would be surrounded by the cannon fire of ten naval battleships.
Then came the second problem.
The seas around Impel Down were filled with countless Sea Kings.
Swimming?
That was nothing more than feeding yourself to the sea beasts.
But if he had wings, both problems would vanish in an instant.
The pirate Yujin tensed his body, adjusting the distance between himself and the wall. Deep inside, he called out to the darkness within him.
He could feel power welling up from the depths of his body, spreading across half of his face.
This was the first stage of the Cursed Seal of Heaven.
"More," he urged himself.
The darkness in his heart stirred as the three tomoe-like markings on the back of his neck spread, the black tattoos crawling down his back.
A smile of anticipation touched his lips. He could already imagine it—the wings unfolding, carrying him high into the sky, away from prison and chains, soaring toward freedom.
But as the moments passed, that smile began to freeze on his face.
He felt the strange sensation on his back was not what he had imagined.
There was no lightness of wings, no outline of feathers, but instead a wet, heavy mass of flesh forming on his back.
The joy in his heart was instantly replaced by doubt and unease.
At last, he couldn't resist turning his head, wanting to see for himself.
When he saw what had grown from his back, Yujin's face turned pale with horror.
It wasn't the wings he had longed for, but a massive, deformed lump of flesh.
Its color was dull, its surface covered in sickly slime, with irregular bulges and folds.
Shock and fear filled Yujin's heart.
This lump was nothing like the wings he had imagined. It looked more like a part torn from some kind of monster, not an organ that could grant him the power of flight.
He felt a wave of nausea, almost retching on the spot.
Meanwhile, in the "chat channel," Marvel Yujin sent over his own "congratulations."
Marvel Yujin: "God damn, I'm about to puke! What the hell is that thing?!"
Taking advantage of Kakashi dozing off, Uchiha Yujin hid behind a large tree and activated the second stage of his cursed seal. He touched the flesh on his back, enduring the discomfort.
"The design of this thing is ugly, sure, but I can feel my chakra reaching a level I never had before."
"Almost double my normal state."
"And if I add in the Gene Lock…"
Uchiha Yujin pressed his lips together. "Even large-scale jutsu, like Water Release: Great Waterfall, I've now got the chakra reserves to pull it off."
"Too bad I can't maintain this state for long. Kakashi asked Tsunade to set up a sealing technique for me."
As he spoke, the lump of flesh slowly retracted back into his body.
"But as long as it doesn't affect you guys, that's what matters."
Marvel Yujin nodded. "Sure, it's a pity you can't fly like Sasuke, but remember this—before Shippuden even began, the Cursed Seal of Heaven could rival Naruto's One-Tail form in terms of chakra levels."
"So let's not complain when we've already scored a blessing. Ugly or not, it's power all the same."
He sighed, and when no one replied, he shamelessly sent another message. "Wh-why is no one answering me? Are you guys… busy fooling around?"
Pirate Yujin replied, "Uh, I was just thinking. Since this thing has such a strange form, it can't just be about boosting chakra, right? It must have its own special effect. Something like the Sound Four, each with unique powers."
Uchiha Yujin recalled, "When Kimimaro activated his second stage Curse Mark, he grew an extra eye on his forehead. Kimimaro sprouted a tail. Tayuya grew demonic horns and unlocked more than ten new genjutsu techniques."
"This disgusting lump of flesh can't just be for grossing people out."
"We'll need to dig deeper into its abilities to understand it."
Both Marvel Yujin and Pirate Yujin let out a sigh.
Pirate Yujin muttered, "Then I'll leave it to you, Uchiha Yujin. Only you can track down the enemy now. The two of us are stuck—one locked up in prison, the other lying in bed."
"Oh, right. He's free, but the law still restrains him. Asking him to find the right opponent is just too—"
Before he could finish, Pirate Yujin suddenly stopped talking.
Normally, when bored, he would pass the time watching Marvel Yujin's point of view through television broadcasts.
And right now, the television in Marvel Yujin's sight cut him off with a breaking news alert that perfectly contradicted what he had just said.
On the screen, dazzling light flickered across the frame.
A massive mech was rampaging through a factory district, unleashing destruction without restraint.
A huge logo hung over the factory.
Stark!
Stark Industries!
Tony Stark's business empire!
The Iron Monger's steel shell glinted with a blinding sheen under the firelight. Everything around it seemed small and fragile under its oppressive presence.
Every step it took thundered through the ground, announcing its overwhelming strength and arrogance.
Not far away, a reckless reporter and cameraman broadcasted the entire scene back to the studio.
The host's voice rang out clearly amidst the tense atmosphere.
"What in the world did Stark Industries do to provoke this iron monster?! At this rate, Stark Industries is going to be completely torn apart!"
"Ma… maybe that red mech kid can do something?"
In one corner of the scene, a red-and-gold armored warrior was desperately trying to hold back the Iron Monger.
His movements were agile and sharp, unleashing weapons and tactics in every possible way to fight against the massive machine.
Who else could it be but Iron Man?
Unfortunately, the difference in strength was far too great.
The gap between the Mark III armor and Iron Monger was simply overwhelming—both in power and defense.
In order to stop Iron Monger from tearing down more buildings, Iron Man charged forward. But with a single devastating swing, Iron Monger sent him flying more than ten meters away!
Seeing this, in the room, Marvel Yujin cried out in excitement, "The final battle of Iron Man One is starting?!"
Even Pirate Yujin cracked a rare joke, "Doesn't matter who fights Iron Monger, if it's against him, I'm lending a hand! Go!"
That one line made Marvel Yujin more thrilled than if he had won five million in the lottery.
He had once been just an ordinary illegal immigrant. Even after gaining "superpowers," he restrained himself carefully.
After all, the place he lived had laws, government agencies, and hidden evil organizations. Who knew if he might be captured and experimented on?
But now—an Iron Monger was wreaking havoc on the streets. If he stepped in to help, it would be an act of heroism.
Most importantly… he could finally unleash his powers without restraint, just like Uchiha Yujin and Lord God Yujin himself!
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