After understanding the new functions of the system, Kagami asked, "System, what can I get from this random draw?"
*System Response:* "The range of items that can be extracted is anything in the universe. Everything is possible!"
Before Kagami could respond further, the system suddenly chimed again:
*"Ding! The host's wife, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, is pregnant with your child. You've received a chance to draw a random item! Would you like to use it now?"*
"Kaguya… is pregnant?" Kagami froze for a moment, then a surge of excitement filled him. He had expected it would take time, yet only days after their union, she was already with child. But his years as a father steadied him; the initial thrill quickly gave way to calm composure.
"System, extract immediately," he commanded.
The interface shifted, and a giant spinning wheel appeared. After a few seconds, it blazed with golden light, condensing into a glowing treasure chest floating in the air.
Kagami's anticipation soared. The system could grant anything from across the universe, but he silently hoped it would gift him something meaningful for his growth. He touched the chest, and it opened with a flash.
*"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining — Satellite Ark!"*
Kagami's eyes widened. "Satellite Ark? Don't tell me… this is the same Ark from *Kamen Rider Zero-One*?"
The metallic satellite materialized before him, sleek and covered with glowing inscriptions, its core pulsing with ominous red light. Sure enough — it was the Satellite Ark from the Rider universe.
Kagami's heart raced. Satellite Ark possessed terrifying capabilities — infinite analysis, copying and learning anything it touched, plus unmatched 3D-printing technology. With sufficient resources, it could mass-produce androids like Humagear, each capable of adapting and evolving through data. If they were equipped with ninja skills and chakra models, he could forge an army that rivaled entire nations.
Production, planetary exploration, universal resource gathering — with Ark, the speed of developing the ninja world could multiply many times over.
Even more thrilling, Ark's fusion with Humagear singularity data allowed it to transcend into a conceptual lifeform, one that could never truly be destroyed so long as malice existed. Moreover, Ark could eventually reach the point of replicating creations from pure imagination.
And most astonishing of all — Satellite Ark contained the technology to manifest Kamen Rider systems. For an instant, Kagami recalled his boyhood fantasy of donning real Rider armor. Now, that dream stood before him. Not cosplay, not a leather suit — a genuine transformation system.
Still, Kagami frowned. Aware Ark had self-awareness, he wondered what would happen if it ever rebelled. The damage it could unleash was catastrophic. But the system reassured him: *"Host, do not worry. Any sentient item extracted will be absolutely loyal to you and never betray you."*
Relieved, Kagami immediately activated Ark. Its crimson core flared like a demonic eye.
"Master," the mechanical voice intoned reverently.
Kagami grinned. "Ark, make me a set of Ark-One drivers and a sublimation key."
"Yes!" Ark responded. A beam of light projected from its body, 3D-printing the transformation gear in moments. When the glow faded, the Ark-One Driver and Sublimation Key floated before him.
Kagami strapped the device to his waist, inserted the key, and the system sang:
**[Ark-One! ]**
**[Destruction! Ruin! Despair! Perish!]**
A tide of nanoparticles enveloped him, hardening into black-and-red Rider armor — the Ark-One suit. Gazing down at his armored form, Kagami's blood stirred with exhilaration.
"This… is what it's like to be a Kamen Rider?"
Though not as powerful as his own strength, the thrill of realization was intoxicating. He raised his leg, eager to try a Rider Kick —
But hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor.
"Lord Kagami, something terrible has happened!"
Kagami's brow furrowed. He turned sharply toward the voice.
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