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In the silent vastness of the Void Dimension, where the boundaries of reality dissolved into nothingness, six of the most powerful cosmic entities gathered. Living Tribunal, In-Betweener, Eternity, Infinity, Death, and Oblivion stood in a circle, their presence warping the fabric of space.

In-Betweener broke the stillness, his voice a sharp contrast to the surrounding void. "Why is Protégé still alive? How did we miss this for so many years?" His tone was laced with frustration and suspicion.

The Living Tribunal remained silent, his three faces reflecting the cosmic balance he maintained. After a moment, he responded, though his words did not directly address In-Betweener's question. "It was the punishment of The One Above All—retribution for nearly destroying the multiverse."

The revelation hung heavy in the air as the others processed the implications. The idea that Protégé had been alive, hidden from their gaze all this time, was unsettling.

"He has chosen a successor," Eternity said, his voice resonating with the weight of countless realities. "A mortal named Ritsuka Fujimaru."

The mention of the name caused ripples of concern among them. They knew the chaos Protégé had unleashed before and feared
history might repeat itself with Ritsuka.

In-Betweener's gaze shifted accusingly to Oblivion. "This reeks of your involvement," he spat, suspicion darkening his tone.

The other entities turned toward Oblivion, who remained impassive, his void-like presence absorbing their scrutiny without a flicker of emotion.

Death, her voice calm and calculating, inquired, "explain?"

In-Betweener's eyes narrowed. "Ritsuka Fujimaru... his soul contains the same destructive power as Oblivion. He's another avatar of Oblivion, like the Chaos King before him. And both from Japan—it's too much of a coincidence. Now, with Protégé's powers, Ritsuka could surpass the Chaos King and destroy the multiverse. We should kill him now and punish Oblivion for this."

The accusation lingered in the void, but Oblivion remained silent for a moment before finally responding. "I have no connection to Ritsuka Fujimaru. He is not my avatar. I do not know why his soul possesses the same power as mine. But I can tell you this—he has no control over it. If I were to train him, perhaps he could learn to master it."

In-Betweener was unconvinced. "Lies! This is your doing."

Before the tension could escalate further, Eternity interjected. "Ritsuka Fujimaru was summoned from the void by Gaia of Earth 69420 to fight against her brothers, Set and Chthon."

Oblivion's gaze darkened at the revelation, anger flickering across his usually indifferent expression and angry towards Eternity for not saying earlier. Infinity, sensing the shift, asked, "So what do we do with Ritsuka Fujimaru?"

In-Betweener, his focus unshaken, insisted, "He must be destroyed."

But the Living Tribunal raised a hand, his voice carrying the weight of the multiverse. "I will judge him. If Ritsuka Fujimaru seeks to cause chaos in the future, I will personally deal with him. However, if he proves noble, if his soul remains pure, I may consider offering him a position among us."

In-Betweener bristled at the suggestion, anger boiling over as he prepared to leave. But before he could go, Oblivion's cold, deep voice cut through the void. "If you attempt to harm Ritsuka Fujimaru in any way, I will remind you who is stronger between us."

The threat hung in the air, a palpable tension that the others chose not to challenge.

As the meeting ended, the cosmic entities departed one by one, leaving only Oblivion and the Living Tribunal in the void. The Tribunal, ever enigmatic, turned to Oblivion with a rare hint of humor in his tone. "Are you sure Ritsuka isn't your child?"

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