The sky above Tokyo began to redden, welcoming a new dawn. Atop the tallest tower, Tom Jacker stood alone, gazing at the city that now felt much calmer. The party was over. His "actresses" had been returned to their respective lives, forever changed by the drama he had directed. He had defeated all the interesting opponents, collected fantastic abilities, and conquered the concept of control itself.
He felt satisfied. And, as always after a grand show ended, he began to feel bored.
As he pondered his next objective, a familiar System panel appeared before him, glowing with a golden light that signified a major achievement.
[System Panel]
-Dimension C-69M (Chainsaw Man) World Progress Evaluation Completed.
-High-powered targets significantly defeated/subdued: Control Devil (Makima), Bomb Devil (Reze), Hybrid Crossbow (Quanxi), Hybrid Katana (Katana Man), and various other high-level devils.
-Conclusion: You have successfully dominated and defeated the majority of significantly powerful individuals in this dimension.
-Congratulations! You have received a reward: +1 Permanent Ability Slot.
-Your Total Ability Slots are now: 8.
"Eight slots," Tom mumbled with a satisfied smile. "More room for new toys."
But then, another unexpected notification appeared, this time with a more intense flash, as if there was a fundamental system update.
[System Panel]
-Alert: Core Template Analysis Complete.
-Significant evolution detected in your Core Template after assimilation of divine energy ('Tom's Shazam Template') and primordial cursed energy ('Holy Vampire Template').
-Your interdimensional energy containment capacity has increased exponentially.
-Dimension Shift Protocol Update: The limit of Core Abilities that can be retained and carried into the next world has been increased.
-Old Limit: 3 Abilities.
-New Limit: 4 Abilities.
Tom's eyes widened slightly. This was a very interesting development. The rules of the game had changed for him. His own capacity had evolved. He was no longer limited to carrying only three powers. He could now carry four.
"Now this is good news," he said. This made the decision for his next journey much easier, and made him much stronger from the outset in any new world.
He closed his eyes, reviewing his current "collection" of seven permanent powers within his slots. He had to choose four main pillars that would form the foundation of his power moving forward.
Spatial Teleportation: Essential, he thought. This was the key to his absolute freedom. All For One (AFO): His incredible Quirk "library." Too versatile and fun to give up. This was also essential to retain. Absolute Control: Makima's ability. The power to dominate anyone he deemed inferior. This wasn't just combat power; it was the ultimate tool for manipulation. Its entertainment potential was limitless. Must bring it.
Now there was one slot left. He weighed his final choices. Reze's Bomb Transformation was very destructive. Quanxi's Crossbow Transformation granted speed and precision. Eternity Devil's Limited Space Manipulation was very useful for trapping opponents.
But then he thought of Created Entity Customization (Mod Custom NPCs). The ability to create an army, to create "actors" in his own game, just like he did with "Billy & The Quirkies." That power not only gave him combat power but also narrative power. The ability to be a true director.
"Yes," he decided. "That one."
With the decision made, his four core powers were now locked for his next journey: Spatial Teleportation, All For One, Absolute Control, and Created Entity Customization.
He opened his eyes, gazing at the sunrise over Tokyo for the last time. He left no message, no regrets. He was merely an audience member who had finished one movie and was ready to find the next cinema.
Focusing on his desire to find a new stage, new challenges, and a new collection, Tom Jacker activated his Dimension Shift ability. A swirling, multicolored tear began to form in the air before him, promising unknown adventures.
He stepped into it without hesitation, vanishing from the world he had turned upside down. The Chainsaw Man world now had to pick up the remaining pieces of the chaos he left behind, while the anomaly himself had already sped towards the next horizon, stronger and more ready to play than ever before.