(Just a quick note: this story won't get messy like some people might think. I promise it'll stay solid all the way through. It's a good story right to the end! )
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"Why does this sound like... a snake?" Swordsman Renzo furrowed his brows as he spoke.
"Could it be that a Renzo has transmigrated into a snake?" Apocalypse Renzo boldly speculated.
"No way, right?"
"If it's true, that's gonna be interesting!"
"Tsk tsk! It's possible! But which version would it be?"
"You guys are overthinking it."
Just as everyone was debating, a massive grayish-white python slithered out of a passageway.
A real python. Over ten meters long.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!"
Demon Slayer Renzo was instantly startled. "Someone actually got unlucky enough to transmigrate into a python? Isn't that worse than Eevee?!"
Some Renzos really had it rough!
Demon Slayer Renzo suddenly didn't feel so bad about his own situation anymore.
"Can you understand me? If you can, try speaking through telepathy!"
Uchiha Renzo stepped forward and used telepathic communication to connect with the python.
"Ssssss!!"
The python hesitated upon hearing the voice in its mind. After a brief pause, it clumsily responded in human language through telepathy, "You can hear me? You really can hear me?! Boohoo, my golden finger ability finally kicked in?!"
Tears welled up in the python's eyes.
It had been through too much.
Way too much!
Only the heavens knew what kind of hell it had endured after transmigrating into a python.
"Ah, we can hear you! Relax! You've finally found your people!" Uchiha Renzo smiled, walked up, and placed his hand on the python's head.
In an instant, he completed a memory and ability share with the python, learning everything about it.
"So it's not just any python, but one from the Anacondas universe? This is..."
Uchiha Renzo quickly processed the python's memories and opened his eyes in shock.
He studied the massive creature with a strange expression before nodding. "I see now! Regular anacondas don't get this huge! So it's because of the Blood Orchid? That actually sounds like a valuable resource!"
"What's the deal with the newcomer?"
The other Renzos asked curiously.
Pirate Renzo, being impatient, rushed over and touched the python to share its memories and abilities.
Moments later, he was just as shocked. "Tsk tsk! Anacondas? That takes me back! I remember the Blood Orchid in that world is a miraculous plant that boosts evolution and extends lifespan, right? If we can manifest it through fantasy creation, that would be incredible!"
"What?! Let me take a look!"
Hearing that, Apocalypse Renzo, Gundam Renzo, and Eevee all hurried over to share the knowledge.
As everyone processed Python Renzo's memories, the python itself finally finished digesting the information it had received. Through telepathy, it asked, "So that's how it is? We're all connected?"
"But why am I the unlucky one who turned into a python, while all of you are out there living cool lives?! Especially Hentai Renzo! Damn, how is that even fair?!"
It openly admitted its jealousy! The worst part was the comparison!
Compared to everyone else, its transmigration was nothing short of a tragic joke.
"I even adapted to being referred to as 'it' instead of 'he.' Where are my human rights?...uh now wait I'm not even human."
"..."
"Still, with all these new abilities and power boosts, at least I can finally protect myself!"
Python Renzo hadn't forgotten how, in Anaconda, the Blood Orchid in Borneo was discovered by humans, and the pythons there were eventually hunted down.
Having once been human, it was all too aware of how terrifying humans could be.
"Tsk tsk! Snake bro, you've got it rough! How are you gonna get a wife now? Gonna date another giant python?"
Hentai Renzo teased with a schadenfreude-filled grin.
"You looking for a fight?!" The python's snake eyes glowed with an icy light.
It had suffered enough, and now this jerk of a playboy had the audacity to mock it?! Absolutely unacceptable!
Pirate Renzo looked at Python Renzo, and with just a look, they knew what to say. "Hentai Renzo must die."
"Hm!"
Eevee's expression darkened. "Hentai perv, cut it out! Or are you looking down on us who transmigrated into non-human forms? Ha?!"
That was a serious threat.
"Haha! No, no, no! I'm just messing around! I'll shut up!"
Hentai Renzo immediately backed off with an awkward laugh, not daring to provoke Python or Eevee further.
Meanwhile, Python Renzo looked at Eevee as if it had finally found a kindred spirit. Through telepathy, it cried out, "Thank goodness someone else understands my pain! But Eevee, you're way luckier than me!"
"You even ended up as Cynthia's Pokémon?! That's beyond lucky!"
Seeing the massive python acting all emotional, Eevee's face twitched, and it waved its paw dismissively. "Not worth mentioning!"
"But you! Has being a snake messed with your brain? You seem... different. When did a Renzo become such a crybaby?"
Honestly, seeing such a massive python crying was like watching a horror movie.
"..."
Python Renzo felt utterly defeated.
Cut it some slack, okay?!
Snakes' brains weren't built for this!
It had been a python for over ten years. Of course, its mentality had changed!
If it had not been for repeatedly consuming the Blood Orchid, strengthening its mind, and developing intelligence, it would have probably ended up even worse.
Thankfully, after the memory fusion, it had gained immense mental power, further enhancing its intelligence. It was finally regaining a sense of normalcy.
But after ten years of being a snake, old habits die hard.
"Tsk tsk!"
Pirate Renzo clenched his fists and chimed in, "Python bro, having a huge body isn't all bad! Your shared strength and physique are insane! I feel like my martial arts skills are about to level up again!"
"The real game-changer is the Blood Orchid! Python Renzo's cells have undergone multiple evolutions and mutations because of it. His lifespan and vitality have skyrocketed! That's some serious potential!"
"I think my own abilities are about to see a massive improvement too!"
Since Pirate Renzo focused on martial arts and swordsmanship, he was extremely sensitive to changes in his body. He could immediately feel the benefits of the giant snake's abilities.
He thought Python Renzo would just be some weakling in the crew—turns out, he was an unexpected treasure trove!
"You're absolutely right."
Uchiha Renzo nodded. "Python has undergone so many evolutions and mutations, its power is nothing to scoff at. This could be my chance to massively boost my chakra reserves!"
"Who knows, I might even awaken a Sage Body!"
Lately, he had been researching various Kekkei Genkai genes—including his own.
After comparing the Senju Hashirama's genes with his Uchiha lineage, he found some overlapping elements—ones related to the Sage Body.
The problem was that the Uchiha clan's Sage Body genes were incredibly weak, nearly dormant.
He had tried activating them before, but it had always ended in failure. But now… he finally had a real lead!
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Apocalypse Renzo's eyes gleamed with interest. "A Sage Body, huh? Now that's something to look forward to."
"But right now, I'm more interested in the Blood Orchid. With this, I might be able to perfect the T-Virus evolution serum—or even develop genetic enhancement serums and life-extension potions!"
Of course, doing this alone would take a lot of time. So, he turned to Gundam Renzo and said, "Gundam Bro, how about we team up to study the Blood Orchid and T-Virus?"
"Of course, if Uchiha Bro is interested, you're welcome to join in. We could even experiment on how the Blood Orchid and T-Virus interact with ninja Kekkei Genkai."
Since his world was just an ordinary post-apocalyptic setting, he had always been worried about the safety and lifespan of people like Saeko and the others.
He had long wanted to help them evolve, gain supernatural strength, and extend their lives.
And now, he finally saw a real opportunity.
"No problem! I was just thinking about it myself." Gundam Renzo grinned and nodded.
His custom Gundam project had finally reached completion, so he had plenty of free time.
Besides, the technology used by Coordinators still had flaws and limitations—he had been looking for ways to improve it.
Researching the Blood Orchid and T-Virus could be the perfect opportunity.
As for Earth's military and PLANT forces? They were still busy bashing each other's brains out.
Gundam Renzo didn't care much about that.
But just a few days ago, he had taken the opportunity to infiltrate PLANT and steal classified data on the Freedom and Justice Gundam projects.
While he was at it, he used his custom AI, Red Queen(he also was so lazy to change the name), to silently hack into PLANT's entire tech database—copying everything.
To put it bluntly, he now had access to almost all of his world's most advanced technology.
Even the full blueprints for Genesis and Requiem were in his hands.
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