Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

"Tao Yu."

"Brother Yu."

Seeing Tao Yu pulling out a gun and then running off as if nothing had happened, and now returning, Rin Tohsaka and Treya didn't know how to describe their rollercoaster of emotions.

For Rin Tohsaka, the demonic transformation of Tao Yu was inconsequential; as a magician, her ability to adapt was quite strong. However, facing off directly against a Heroic Spirit, nonchalantly drawing a long spear, and then just as casually leaping out without any clear purpose...

It did somewhat challenge her worldview.

Now they saw Tao Yu forming a Hand Seal with one hand, and like Hashirama Senju, vines sprouted from the ground.

Although these vines were not as thick or numerous, they were exceptionally Dextrous, lashing out toward Saber like whips.

Just when these vines were about to strike, a peculiar black pillar appeared before them, instantly devouring and absorbing all the vines!

This made Tao Yu frown and look over.

Absorption?

Crest Worms seemed to have the ability to use other life forms to replenish magic, but this seemed slightly different.

"Lancer and Rider appearing at the same time must be related, and since Lancer hasn't vanished, that old bugger must still be alive, tch—"

Tao Yu, feeling his connection to the vines severed, changed tactics. He had already imprinted the Sealing Skill tadpole script on the vines in advance and again rushed towards the shadow.
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The shadow continued to indiscriminately devour, but after absorbing a few vines, it suddenly became rigid, with tadpole scripts emerging all over it.

"You've overeaten, huh! Eat everything, and burst!"

Tao Yu intensified his actions, and more vines emerged, engulfing the entire structure in shadow, turning it the same shade of black.

I can use the power of shadows too!

Do you understand the value of the 'Sealing Skill' that comes with second-stage Deification?

Even if you're incorporeal, I'll still seal you and let you see!

Seeing the surging black vines, the previously sluggish shadow seemed to start retreating, slowly sinking into the ground.

But along with it went the captured Saber, who, despite being drilled into by the dark vines, had vanished without finding their target, seemingly also possessing some kind of spatial transfer ability...

"Imaginary Space..."

Rin Tohsaka said somewhat absently.

"What's this Imaginary Space? Is it related to the Imaginary Attribute you mentioned?"

Seeing Rider also retreating, and Archer—due to his condition—panting and pausing, Tao Yu took the chance to ask Rin Tohsaka a question.

"Yes, but it's a very rare attribute."

Rin Tohsaka thought of her sister.

Meanwhile, Hashirama Senju had succeeded in capturing Scathach, using Wood Release to bind and bring her over.

Given the sheer size of Hashirama Senju, who excelled at Sealing Techniques and Wood Release, and with Mr. Men having closed Scathach's noble phantasm "Gate of Death's Surfeit," which she still couldn't open...

Another two of her lance Noble Phantasms were sealed by Tao Yu, and faced with Hashirama Senju attacking her through the vines from afar, and her Master's physical body destroyed by Tao Yu, she truly had no options left.

She was captured alive.

"Is your Master still alive? What was that black shadow?"

Tao Yu asked the restrained Scathach.

You might not know the composition of the Ever-young Witch—her combat suit was indeed rather attractive, especially after being bound by the vines.

However, faced with Tao Yu's questions, Scathach showed no intention of answering, simply turning her head away with an air of indifference to the possibility of death.

In terms of the conduct expected from a servant, hers was indeed quite high.

This prompted a slight smile from Tao Yu.

"Miss Scathach, I do have other interrogation methods at my disposal, and they're quite effective. I believe you wouldn't want to experience them."

As he spoke, Tao Yu brought out the controlled "Crest Worm matriarch."

"Although Heroic Spirits rely on the Greater Grail, I think some methods should still be effective."

Scathach's pupils seemed to constrict a bit upon seeing the Crest Worm.

Armed with the "Wisdom of Divine Mirror," she could simulate the "Clairvoyance" effect. Although greatly affected by the Abyss, the sight of the Crest Worm instantly brought some vivid images to mind.

The images were rather disturbing, with herself and the handsome Master standing before her—both in his transformed state and otherwise—as the central figures.

Moreover, it seemed as if she genuinely wouldn't withstand such an interrogation; ultimately falling both in body and spirit.

Though these were merely potential outcomes and fragmented images, Scathach still found herself speaking.

"My Master isn't dead, but the connection is extremely vague; she's likely in a state very close to death. The black shadow earlier was her granddaughter, the container for the False Holy Grail."

As she spoke, she glanced at Shirou Emiya. She had heard that her Master had used this particular individual to instigate the transformation of Sakura Matou, which had proceeded astonishingly smoothly.

It seemed that as soon as her inner darkness was stirred, an intense compatibility with the Black Holy Grail had been established.

"The Holy Grail seems to be contaminated by something, but I'm not exactly sure what it is."

"To be honest, your cooperation leaves me somewhat disappointed."

Tao Yu said, lightly stroking Scathach's face as he smiled.

"Is there nothing else you wish to say?"

"No more."

"Alright then."

Tao Yu placed his hand on Scathach's smooth neck, and she simply sighed without any other reaction.

Snap—

The neck of the Ever-young Witch bound by Sealing Techniques was broken by Tao Yu, and then she began to fade into light particulates and disperse.

A hostile Heroic Spirit, with the Master still alive, during the Holy Grail War.

Tao Yu had no intention of allowing a potential threat to return.

Besides, the Holy Grail War itself required the death of Heroic Spirits to fill the void of magical energy.

Meanwhile, Tao Yu was also curious to see how Rider had resurrected and become even stronger than before!

"As expected!"

As Scathach's light points dissipated, Tao Yu could feel the ominous dark power lurking in the shadows devouring these light points, and once again his own shadow wrapped around, with the Sealing Skill spreading towards those black dots.

"Is this the power of intercepting the Holy Grail? The False Holy Grail, Sakura Matou, huh…"

Tao Yu sighed.

He did know about another storyline, it's just that he hadn't paid special attention to it since it wasn't adapted into an anime.

But he hadn't expected the changes in this storyline to be so significant, completely overturning all previous knowledge.

Turns out he was just looking forlornly!

No wonder when that old worm appeared in Zero, a bunch of people were cursing, which made him turn off the barrage. It turns out it had such an important role in the fifth war.

Right then, a beam of light appeared and Mr. Men stepped out from it.

"Oh my, it seems something has happened."

Having taken a glance around, Mr. Men spoke with a slightly cold expression.

The next moment, a pain shot through Treya's Command Seal and another scar disappeared, while the somewhat indifferent expression on Mr. Men's face turned more serious as he sighed,

"If this isn't over by this time tomorrow, I'll have to order myself to commit suicide, best to do it right when the Command Seal fades."

Having said that, he continued,

"I've already found Berserker and his Master, they are living in a castle in the forest. Besides them, there are also two artificial puppets."

"Alright, let's go find them now. We were a bit careless earlier, I didn't expect Rider to become so much stronger after being captured by that so-called False Holy Grail."

Previously, Saber was petrified for a moment by Rider's Mystic Eyes, almost without the ability to struggle, and was then captured by the subsequent shadows.

It was only because Archer had a plethora of Noble Phantasms, keeping throwing fakes to buy time.

Otherwise, if the fight had gone on, even if they teamed up against Rider, they probably would have been defeated by her!

It truly refreshed Tao Yu's perception of Medusa, realizing she could be so powerful...

And although the consumption of Scathach by the False Holy Grail was prevented, Saber was also captured alive.

Thinking about the difference in power between Saber under Shirou's and Rin's command, as well as the changes during the fourth and fifth wars, Tao Yu felt an ill premonition.

Now, although the enemy was down an ordinary version of Scathach, they had gained a blackened version of Saber, plus a Golden-snub-nosed Oracle who acted on a whim and was also on the opposing side, the pressure on their team was indeed quite substantial.

Therefore, it was essential to rush to Illya's side and win her over quickly.

"Should we go tonight?"

Rin Tohsaka was somewhat befuddled as she watched Tao Yu strangle the Heroic Spirit with his bare hands.

But being able to pull out the Noble Phantasm while still full of vigour, managing to do what had just happened, was not completely unacceptable...

"Then let me take you all there directly."

Mr. Men spread his hands once more, and in the next moment, all those present along with the Heroic Spirits were instantly translocated to Einzbern Castle on the outskirts of the city.

This castle was located in a forest on the outskirts of Fuyuki City, exuding a historical aura, isolated from the world, with some weeds around the castle that hadn't yet been dealt with.

The castle had no electric lights, but it was bathed in the glow of magic, with a faint luminescence.

As soon as they appeared, it seemed they triggered the castle's alarm system.

Two maids dressed in white gowns, doll-like with exquisite faces, appeared one after another in the area, readying themselves defensively.

"We mean no harm on this visit."

Rin Tohsaka spoke first.

"Claiming no harm after intruding uninvited, aren't you taking that too lightly?"

Head maid Sella was full of wariness.

Three Heroic Spirits!

"Step back, Lizrit, Sella."

Illya's crisp voice came through, and then she was seen sitting on Uncle B's shoulders, walking out from behind.

Seeing Hashirama Senju, her gaze became very serious.

This Heroic Spirit was strong!

And his abilities greatly restrained Berserker.

Along with the other two Heroic Spirits, although she had great confidence in Berserker, she knew it was unlikely to emerge unscathed today.

As the Holy Grail vessel, she was prepared for death.

Glancing at Shirou Emiya, Illya couldn't help but sigh deep down.

"We truly came with sincerity this time, and you should be aware that you aren't a match for us alone—the Holy Grail War has run into a problem."

Rin Tohsaka continued to negotiate.

"If there's a problem, everyone in Fuyuki City should know about it, right? You made such a big scene last night."

Although Berserker took Illya to flee earlier, the subsequent appearance of Hashirama Senju still allowed her to sense the commotion that followed.

"Not for that reason, there's a new development…"

Rin Tohsaka tried to speak again, but Tao Yu stopped her with a raised hand.

"Alright, it's too troublesome to explain. Let's just capture them first. These two, Hashirama and I can handle them. Hashirama, let's do this."

"Okay."

Then Tao Yu and Hashirama Senju both made hand seals.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!

With the scale of Hashirama Senju's Tree World Descent and Tao Yu's Sealing Techniques spreading through the vines, they quickly covered Berserker and Illya.

Uncle B of the Berserker class had no suitable Noble Phantasm and aside from having multiple lives, he had no other advantages.

However, his many lives seemed inconsequential under the pressure of Hashirama Senju's Tree World Descent and Tao Yu's Sealing Techniques...