A sharp pain lanced through Yume Kai Minato's temples as he blinked into awareness. He was lying on a hard, wooden floor, the scent of ale and smoke thick in the air. Around him, voices laughed and shouted, but the words were indistinct, as if filtered through a haze. His vision swam, and for a moment, he wondered if he was still dreaming.
Where am I?
He tried to recall the last thing he remembered—reading, maybe? Or had he been walking somewhere? The memories slipped through his fingers like water, leaving only confusion and a sense of dislocation.
He sat up, rubbing his temples, and looked around. The room was large, with rough-hewn beams overhead and tables scattered with mugs and plates. People—some in colorful outfits, others in armor or cloaks—moved about, talking, laughing, arguing. The energy was chaotic, vibrant, and utterly foreign.
A sudden, inexplicable pressure built in his chest, and then—
[System Initialization Complete. Welcome, Yume Kai Minato. Status: Stable. Guild: Fairy Tail.]
A translucent panel flickered into existence before his eyes, lines of text and symbols pulsing gently. Yume blinked, his confusion deepening.
Is this a dream?
He pinched his arm. It hurt.
Not a dream.
[Would you like a full explanation of your current situation?]
Yume hesitated, his mind racing. "Yes," he managed, his voice rough and uncertain.
[Analysis Commencing.]
[You have been transmigrated into the world of Fairy Tail, one month prior to the canonical start of events. Your predecessor was a non-player character, a background figure largely unnoticed by the guild. Your current status is that of a new arrival, with no significant social connections or financial resources. You are physically fit but unremarkable, and your social standing is minimal.]
Yume frowned. Transmigrated? Fairy Tail? The words echoed in his mind, but their meaning felt distant, unreal.
[Your arrival has gone mostly unnoticed. You are currently residing within the Fairy Tail guild hall, where you have access to standard amenities and mission boards. Your primary contacts are Mirajane Strauss, for mission permissions, and Levy McGarden, for library access. You prefer solitude and have not engaged in unnecessary socialization.]
He glanced around again, trying to match the system's words to the scene before him. The noise, the laughter, the sense of belonging—it was all so vivid, yet he felt like an outsider, a shadow in the corner.
[You possess a unique system interface, inspired by advanced artificial intelligence. This interface provides real-time status updates, inventory management, and analytical support. There are no quests or forced objectives—only information and options.]
Yume exhaled, trying to steady himself. The system's voice was calm, steady, grounding. He focused on the panel, its sleek lines and glowing text a strange comfort in the chaos.
[As compensation for accidental transmigration, you have been granted three random lottery spins. Would you like to spin the lottery now?]
"Spin the lottery," Yume said, curiosity and confusion warring within him.
[Lottery Spinning…]
A rush of energy coursed through him, and suddenly, he understood—he could summon shadow-based shikigami, creatures of darkness, inspired by the Nara clan's shadow manipulation and Yami Sukehiro's dark magic. Rika, a powerful cursed spirit, was now bound to him, a silent, instinctive protector who could copy or borrow techniques and store or release weapons and energy. There was no magic cost to summon or maintain her.
[First Spin: Darkbound Legion (formerly Ten Shadows Technique), upgraded with Rika, the cursed spirit.]
Another surge of energy, and a flood of instincts and knowledge filled his mind—how to fight, how to move silently, how to analyze and plan. These abilities were present as instinct, but he'd need practice to master them in this new world.
[Second Spin: All of Batman's powers and abilities, including detective skills, combat mastery, stealth, and resourcefulness.]
A weight settled in his soul, the potential to summon indestructible orbs of darkness that could transform into any tool or weapon he imagined. They were limited in number—eight—and required mental focus to control.
[Third Spin: Pandora's Darkness Orbs, upgraded to resemble the Truth-Seeking Orbs from Naruto.]
Yume flexed his fingers, feeling the weight of his new abilities settle into his bones. He was still confused, but the system's explanations were slowly bringing clarity.
[Would you like a detailed breakdown of your current powers and abilities?]
"Yes," Yume said, his voice steadier now.
[Yume Kai Minato – Level 1]
[HP: 100%]
[MP: 100%]
[Stamina: 100%]
[Abilities:]
Adaptive Mimicry (Innate):
Observe and replicate physical techniques at near-perfect efficiency.
Limited magical pattern recognition.
Batman's skills and abilities are present as instinct, requiring practice to master.
Darkbound Legion (Formerly Ten Shadows):
Summon darkness-based shikigami, inspired by the Nara clan and Yami.
Twin Hounds (Black and White) unlocked—now resembling Arcanine from Pokémon, larger and more powerful.
Other shikigami must be defeated or subdued.
Energy cost scales with shikigami strength.
If destroyed, shikigami take 7 days to return.
If defeated by a shikigami, that type is permanently lost.
Can lend copied or borrowed abilities to shikigami.
Shikigami are not intelligent like Sukuna or Disaster Curses; more like Garuda—powerful, instinctive, and versatile.
New Shikigami:
Miraidon: A fast, sleek, robotic serpent for zero-budget travel, inspired by Pokémon's Miraidon.
Scout Birds: Small, fast birds that can merge into one or separate, dividing damage among themselves and sharing Yume's senses.
Corvishade (Nue): Massive, resembling Corviknight but larger, with a mask forged from black steel.
Toad: Resembling Seismitoad from Pokémon.
Great Serpent: Resembling Seviper from Pokémon/Naruto.
Max Elephant: Resembling Great Tusk from Pokémon, bigger and stronger due to increased cursed energy.
Rika: Cursed Spirit (Modified):
Bound to you.
No conscience or speech; instinctive, loyal, protective.
Copy or borrow techniques and abilities from enemies or allies.
Store and release weapons, tools, or magical energy.
No magic cost to summon.
Pandora's Darkness Orbs:
Resemble Truth-Seeking Orbs from Naruto.
Summon at will.
Transform into any tool or weapon.
Indestructible; limited in number (8).
[Inventory: Unlimited. Accessible via interface.]
Yume exhaled, feeling the weight of his new existence settle onto his shoulders. The confusion was still there, but it was fading, replaced by a growing sense of clarity and purpose.
[Would you like to know the meaning of your name?]
He hesitated, then nodded. "Yes."
[Name Analysis: Yume Kai Minato. Meaning: "Dream of the Sea Harbor." Alternate interpretation: "Sailor's Dream."]
The name resonated within him, a promise of something greater, a destiny yet to be written. Yume Kai Minato stood, his confusion giving way to clarity. He was here, in Fairy Tail, with powers and potential beyond his wildest dreams.
He smiled, the shadows around him stirring in silent anticipation.