Once the other Sebastian Shaw fell under the illusion's control, his energy-absorbing abilities became unusable. The surging sharp vines immediately pierced through his body.
"This is bad!"
The Red Devil who witnessed this horrifying scene found himself unable to defend as overwhelming plant roots surrounded him.
The White Queen was tightly ensnared by dense plant roots. Fortunately, she possessed the ability to transform her body into diamond for protection.
The rest of the other Sebastian Shaw's minions fared even worse—Senju Hashirama eliminated them all with a single devastating attack.
In the Chat Group
Sebastian Shaw: "What a pity! Had the White Queen and Red Devil been more vigilant, they wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat."
Uchiha Madara: "Don't be absurd! Though your abilities are unique, Hashirama's techniques are vastly more diverse than yours. No matter how desperately you struggle, you cannot match Hashirama."
Senju Tobirama: "Brother, what were you thinking? You could have avoided that embarrassing encounter earlier. Despite the Red Devil's formidable teleportation ability, Sebastian Shaw's attempt to embrace you was hardly swift."
Gengetsu Hōzuki: "It seems our ninja god is quite sympathetic. He fell for Sebastian Shaw, so he couldn't bring himself to evade him. @Uchiha Madara, feeling betrayed?"
Uchiha Madara: "Get lost! I wager Hashirama's brain simply malfunctioned, and he was caught while attempting to experience Sebastian Shaw's power firsthand."
Senju Hashirama: "Madara, you still understand me so well! My task is complete, and the reward is 100 Traverser Coins."
Sebastian Shaw: "The reward seems rather meager! A pair of Mangekyō Sharingan costs 3,000 Traverser Coins, yet defeating me and my subordinates only earns 100? This is hardly fair to Traversers!"
Senju Tobirama: "Indeed! Such a challenging task deserves greater compensation. That's unreasonable!"
Lucas: "It's not that the Traverser Space's compensation is unjust—Senju Hashirama's approach was excessive. There's no rule stating that a Traverser must defeat Sebastian Shaw and his associates through direct confrontation!"
Lucas: "Remember that Charles and Eric also exist in that world, plus two superpowers antagonistic toward mutants. Other traversers likely complete this mission through strategy, not by single-handedly confronting Sebastian Shaw head-on."
Senju Hashirama: "Strategy? Group Leader, are you suggesting I should have leveraged the strength of the two superpowers and Charles against Sebastian Shaw, then finished him before someone else could?"
Lucas: "Precisely! Your mission required that Sebastian Shaw die by your hand—his condition beforehand is irrelevant. You could have poisoned him. As long as you delivered the killing blow, you needn't have conquered him through direct combat."
Sebastian Shaw: "I understand! It seems my mission to protect Thor's eyes doesn't stipulate that he remain uninjured. Correct?"
Lucas: "Exactly!"
Sebastian Shaw: "That's reassuring! The goddess of death is formidable—even I'm not entirely confident I could defeat her. I initially thought my mission required preventing Thor's blindness and helping him overcome Hela. The difficulty of such a task would be extraordinary."
Lucas: "How far has the plot progressed on your end?"
Sebastian Shaw: "I encountered Hulk and Thor on a distant planet. The Traverser Space assigned me the identity of a wandering Asgardian warrior. I learned about Hela's situation directly from Thor."
Lucas: "I see! It appears Thor's Mjölnir has been destroyed by Hela, and he's about to unlock his true power."
Sebastian Shaw: "The God of Thunder fears electricity—I'm speechless. Worth noting that this world's Thor has more humor than the Thor from my world, though he seems considerably weaker."
Sebastian Shaw: "Parallel worlds naturally differ. It's normal for the same individual to vary across different realities. How do you recommend I complete my mission?"
Sebastian Shaw: "I plan to protect Thor directly. My abilities should counter Hela effectively. Additionally, I know her weakness—using the eternal flame to resurrect the fire giant destined to destroy Asgard, correct? I recall the Group Leader mentioning this."
Lucas: "It needn't be so complicated. You don't even need to concern yourself with Thor. Couldn't you simply travel to Asgard and resurrect the fire giant? With Hela eliminated, Thor's eyes remain safe."
Sebastian Shaw: "Won't that create problematic consequences?"
Lucas: "What consequences? Asgardian refugees unable to escape? Thor failing to unlock his powers? Remember, your world is a virtual construct created by the Traverser Space."
Sebastian Shaw: "That makes perfect sense!"
Lucas: "You must adjust your perspective. These virtual characters don't require your consideration. Completing your mission is paramount, even if that world suffers destruction, because it's merely an artificial reality."
Sebastian Shaw: "I understand completely!"
Sword God Ryuma: "Your assignments seem simpler than mine! To earn the world's greatest swordsman title, I must defeat Mihawk the Hawk-Eye through personal skill. I've spent considerable time in this virtual world without glimpsing Mihawk once."
Whitebeard: "Gurarararara! That's typical of that brat Mihawk—wandering the seas in his personal vessel makes him difficult to locate. However, the redhead Shanks likely maintains contact information. You should inquire with the Red Hair Pirates."
Whitebeard: "Of course! The Red Hair Pirates and Hawk-Eye Mihawk share a friendship—both enjoy roaming freely. If the Red Hair Pirates prove elusive, you might approach Marine Headquarters for Hawk-Eye Mihawk's contact details."
Shiki the Golden Lion: "Shihahahaha! Force Marine Headquarters to surrender a Warlord's contact information? Brilliant strategy. Whitebeard, are you deliberately sending Ryuma to his death?"
Pirate King Roger: "Shiki, why must you always resort to conflict? Obtaining a Warlord's contact information from Marine Headquarters doesn't necessitate confrontation!"
Senju Tobirama: "Sword God Ryuma ranks among the pirate world's strongest. Should he express willingness to join the Marines, they'd readily provide Mihawk's contact information."
Sword God Ryuma: "Would Marine Headquarters extend trust so easily?"
Lucas: "Create a persona—a swordsman determined to achieve swordsmanship's pinnacle. Inform Marine Headquarters that in exchange for Mihawk's contact information, you'll consider joining their ranks. Alternatively, perform services for them."
Fisher Tiger: "Exchanging favors for Mihawk's contact details would establish greater credibility with the Marines than offering immediate allegiance."
Lucas: "Naturally, a more direct approach exists. You could approach the World Economic News and publicly challenge Hawk-Eye Mihawk through their publication. As the world's foremost swordsman, Hawk-Eye Mihawk never shrinks from challenges."
Lucas: "However, before issuing such a challenge, establish your reputation across the seas. Hawk-Eye Mihawk likely dismisses challenges from unknown entities."
Gengetsu Hōzuki: "My assignment has appeared—I must travel to the 'Wolverine' world and eliminate the transformed Deadpool."
Uchiha Madara: "My mission has also emerged. I'm directed to the 'Deadpool 2' world to assist Deadpool in rescuing Russell."
Lucas: "Impressive... you've both received particularly challenging assignments. I sincerely hope everything proceeds well. Activate your broadcasts so I can monitor your progress."
Gengetsu Hōzuki materialized at a massive experimental facility where an exceptionally handsome man stood before him. The man's mouth was sewn shut, and experimental surgical scars covered his body.
The man calmly observed Gengetsu Hōzuki's sudden appearance, then instantaneously positioned himself behind Gengetsu and delivered an unceremonious punch.
In the Chat Group
Lucas: "Your fortune is truly unfortunate—immediate encounter with Deadpool. Gengetsu, your mission requires his destruction."
While engaged in combat with Deadpool, Gengetsu responded in exasperation: "This is remarkably unlucky, isn't it? I never anticipated resembling Senju Hashirama, compelled to employ brute force for task completion! If this world contains power I could utilize, I won't hesitate."
Lucas: "This world does possess powers that might assist you, but maintain realistic expectations. If possible, eliminate Deadpool personally!"
Senju Hashirama: "Gengetsu, given the Group Leader's recommendation, you shouldn't contemplate relying on external powers. We differ from other Traversers—our understanding of these task worlds remains insufficient."