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Chapter 672 WWF L1GM4 Event

Wednesday 19 May 1996.

Tonight marks the highly anticipated match between Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart—one of the biggest showdowns of the year. What makes this night even more electrifying is the buzz surrounding the mysterious "L1GM4" teased in WWF advertisements. Many fans believe it's a cryptic reference to ZAGE, and tonight, it seems that mystery is finally coming to life.

The WWF announcer, Howard Finkel, was visibly thrilled as he took his place at the commentary table...

Chapter 671 LATAM Countries Expansion Plan.

Monday 17 May 1996.

At the ZAGE offices, Zaboru was still fully focused on work as he prepared for the upcoming collaboration night with WWF. Ever since the L1GM4 easter egg had been revealed during a WWF match, it had been generating considerable hype across gaming and wrestling communities. Excitement was building fast, and with the next match scheduled for Wednesday, anticipation was higher than ever—especially since Zaboru himself would be making an appearance.

Meanwh...

Chapter 670 Digital Game Blocker and Zaboru Scolded.

Friday 14 May 1996.

Zaboru was now inside the bustling workspaces of ZAGE USA, where he approached Gaben with curiosity. Gaben, eager to share their latest progress, began demonstrating a prototype for a game launcher. The launcher was designed to allow users to purchase and download digital games directly—an ambitious leap for 1996. Although still in its early stages, the concept was promising and already generating excitement among the team.

Gaben then said, “Honestly...

Chapter 669 WWF Special Match Teaser

Wednesday 12 May 1996.

Zaboru was once again at the WWF headquarters—Titan Tower—this time to formally submit the gimmick for his upcoming guest debut match. As he laid out his detailed concept, Vince McMahon couldn’t help but grin with surprise and amusement.

“Damn, Zaboru! I knew you were creative, but this? This is on another level. Did you really come up with this whole persona in just one month? Damn!” Vince exclaimed, still grinning in disbelief.

Zabor...

Chapter 668 Unreal Engine Taking Effects.

Monday Morning 10 May 1996 ZAGE USA offices.

At ZAGE USA, the morning after an unforgettable feast at the Disney household and the much-anticipated debut of The Little Mermaid trailer, Zaboru was back at work, as consistent and focused as ever. He sat at his desk early, sipping on his usual strong black coffee and reviewing the day’s agenda. Today wasn’t just any workday—he had a critical meeting scheduled with the top brass of the ZAGE USA.

Around the office...

Chapter 667 Little Mermaid Trailer.

Sunday 9 May 1996 ZAGE USA.

On Sunday morning, Zaboru was continuing his work as always, sipping on a cup of coffee while reviewing sketches and production notes in his ZAGE offices. The calm buzz of a productive morning filled the air until, quite unexpectedly, the door burst open with a burst of laughter and enthusiasm.

“Hello! Zaboy! Long time no see! Hahaha!” boomed a cheerful voice.

Zaboru looked up and smiled as Walt Disney stepped into the room, his energy ...

Chapter 666 “Special Chapter” 

AN : This is a Special chapter! Beware it will be unusual. I just can’t make 666 chapters a normal chapter lol!

Zaboru jolted awake, blinking rapidly. "Huh? Where am I?" he muttered in confusion. A sharp, searing pain suddenly shot through his head. "AAGGGH!" he cried out, clutching his temples. Then, like a floodgate opening, the memories came rushing back.

He remembered everything—he was a demon hunter in a world where demons roamed freely and threatened the very exis...

Chapter 665 Zaboru Intentional Mistake 

Friday 7 May 1996 ZAGE offices.

At the moment, another weekly meeting was underway concerning the sales performance of ZAGE products. For the most part, everything remained within expectations—perhaps even slightly better. Sales across all ZAGE platforms had been consistently strong, reinforcing the company’s dominant position in the industry. In fact, ZAGE’s finance department reported increasingly healthier figures quarter after quarter, a testament to their successful bu...

Chapter 664 Reborn 16 Result.

Monday 3 May 1996 ZUSUGA Offices.

Zanki Zagashira reviewed the total sales numbers for the Reborn 16. The handheld had launched just four days earlier, on April 30, 1996. So far, the performance was mixed—not a breakout success, but not a complete failure either. Sales were underwhelming, yet not disastrous.

Zanki sighed. “As expected, people are still hesitant to buy our Reborn 16. ZUSUGA's reputation is still tarnished from the Gen 1 days, hmm.”

Even though he...

Chapter 663 Reborn 16. 

Saturday 1 May 1996.

Zaboru sat inside his office at ZAGE Tokyo, joined by his father, Zanichi. In front of them rested a sleek, white handheld device—the latest 16-bit console from ZUSUGA, known as the Reborn 16. Its smooth curves and polished design reflected the overhead lights, giving it a premium look. This was ZUSUGA’s bold step into the next generation of handheld gaming, and it had clearly caught their attention.

Zaboru smiled as he looked at the design. It has ...

Chapter 662 Rest of April.

April was a busy and exciting month for ZAGE, with several major developments taking place. Most notably, ZAGE released three new games: Command and Conquer: Red Alert, Hamtaro: Ham-Hams United, and Beyond the Oasis. Each title came from a different branch of the company and showcased the diverse creativity across ZAGE's global teams.

First Command and Conquer Red Alert created by ZAGE USA this game are for PC only and its really being loved by player b...

Chapter 661 Zaboru Proposal. 

Thursday 15 April 1996.

Today is Ayumi’s birthday, but for Zaboru, it means something much more. This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a turning point. Today, Zaboru plans to propose to Ayumi by giving her a ring, marking the next chapter in both their lives. 

Zaboru sighed. In both of his lives, this would be the first time he ever proposed to someone. “I hope I’m not screwing this up,” he muttered, chuckling nervously to himself. He had already steeled his...

Chapter 660 Zaboru “Tonight Show”

9 April 1996 Night.

After returning to the WWF building, Zaboru continued with another major event—the "Tonight Show." A few years ago, he had already appeared on the "Oprah" show, but now he would finally be a special guest on the "Tonight Show."

“The Tonight Show” crew are a persistent bunch. They’ve been asking Zaboru to appear on the show for years, always sending official invitations and hoping he’d finally say yes. But every time, Zaboru turned them down—e...

Chapter 659 Zaboru WWF

Friday 9 April 1996.

Even though Zaboru has been receiving widespread media attention in Japan, he doesn't pay it much mind. At the moment, he’s focused on a much more important matter—a high-level meeting with the infamous WWF CEO, Vince McMahon. 

In this world, the WWF remains in what many consider its "Golden Era," reminiscent of 1986 in Zaboru’s previous world. Iconic Superstars like Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage are at the peak of their fame, bringin...

Chapter 658 ZAGE Impact to the Whole World.

Tuesday 6 April 1996 TV Tokyo.

Currently, on TV Tokyo, a popular weekly talk show is airing a special segment focused on analyzing ZAGE's impact on the world. This well-known program features expert discussions and has become a staple of Japanese television.

The presenter, Genji Sanosuke, smiled warmly and addressed the audience. "Welcome to the 'GEN Talk Show,' where we bring in experts to share their insights on a variety of important topics. Today, we are honored to host...

Chapter 657 Zaboru's Insane Request to YaDo

Monday, 5 April — YaDo Offices

Right now, Zaboru and Yasu Domachi, the owner of YaDo Animation, are sitting face-to-face in the meeting room. The reason for this meeting is a special request from Zaboru. Recently, the YaDo Subscription Channel has been performing incredibly well—millions across Japan have already subscribed to their service. The success has been so phenomenal that YaDo is now planning to expand into China and Korea later this year. Everything seems to be running sm...

Chapter 656 Weekly YaDo Television and Big 3 Premiere

Saturday, 3 April 1996

Toshi Dairo is a high school student who absolutely loves watching TV. His favorite time to watch is during the weekends—Saturday and Sunday—when the shows are especially interesting and entertaining. While Toshi wasn’t always into video games, that’s starting to change. Recently, he’s become more curious about trying them out, especially since his favorite TV subscription company, YaDo, is closely affiliated with the well-known video game company...

Chapter 655 Rest of March.

Rest of March are doing well for ZAGE 

Outside of video games, Zaboru took a moment to ask his father, Zanichi, for advice on how he had proposed to his mother. Zanichi simply chuckled and said that he didn’t overthink it—he just proposed to her quickly, with all his heart. Zaboru smiled, taking the message to heart. He made a quiet promise to himself that when the time came, he would propose to his girlfriend Ayumi the same way—with sincerity and confidence.

Nex...

Chapter 654 Bad Games Lovers.

Kyoto Japan Friday 12 March 1996.

Kirk Hanamura, a half-Japanese, half-American guy, was the son of a Japanese mother and an American father. He came from a wealthy family, but his true passion wasn’t money or luxury—it was video games. However, unlike most gamers who idolized polished, high-quality titles—especially those from industry giant ZAGE—Kirk had a unique obsession: bad video games.

To him, bad games weren’t just amusing—they were a misunderstood form ...

Chapter 653 Sherif Juan 3.

Tuesday 9 March 1996 ZAGE USA.

It was already around 20:00, and the workday had officially ended. The office lights were dimming, the halls were quiet, and most of the ZAGE staff had already gone home. Zaboru, however, stayed behind, feeling the familiar itch to unwind the way he always did—by diving into a new game. Tonight, he had something special lined up: Sonaya's latest release, Sherif Juan 3. The game had just launched the day before, and as one of Sonaya's most...

Chapter 652 ZUSUGA Handheld under Zanki

Monday 8 March 1996 ZUSUGA offices.

Zanki Zagashira was now inside the main workshop of his company, ZUSUGA. The air buzzed faintly with the sound of soldering tools and testing equipment. In front of him sat the company's latest prototype: a sleek 16-bit handheld console. Its clean white color scheme gave it a futuristic look. It featured two shoulder trigger buttons on top, three circular buttons on the right for gameplay controls, and a sturdy 4-directional D-pad on the left. ...

Chapter 651 Zaboru Relationship Planning.

Saturday 6 March 1996

Still at ZAGE USA, Zaboru decided to work as usual. Today, however, Ayumi was visiting him. She had come to the U.S. as well—after all, the two of them owned a house there, so visiting was easy. Even so, Ayumi rarely stopped by when Zaboru was working, not wanting to disturb him. But today was different. She missed him dearly, and now, finally, they were together.

Zaboru paused his work and glanced over at Ayumi, who was sitting on the nearby sofa. S...

Chapter 650 FamiCom

Thursday 4 March 1996 ZAGE offices USA. 

After yesterday's meeting with Ricky Morton, Zaboru was back to his usual work routine. His assistant came in to inform him that representatives from Zemitsu and ComputeX were here, asking to speak with him about Game of the Year matters. Zaboru, intrigued, agreed to meet with them. 

Zaboru knew the owner of ZEMITSU—after all, it was a Japanese video game review company. A few years ago, its founder, Mitsu Tadano, had vis...

Chapter 649 Super Mario Movie Proposal.

Wednesday 3 March 1996 USA.

Zaboru was working as usual at the ZAGE offices in the USA when his assistant informed him that someone from Warner Bros—a film director, no less—was asking to meet with him. The unexpected visit left Zaboru puzzled. 

“Why is a director looking for me? Do they want to make a movie involving me?” Zaboru wondered, intrigued. Not long after, he found himself face to face with the director, a man named Ricky Morton. Zaboru studied him cl...

Chapter 648 Rest of February.

Following ZAGE's generous gift to the victims of the Kobe Earthquake, the rest of February unfolded with a mix of routine developments and moments of subtle but meaningful progress. Life slowly began to resume its normal rhythm, even as many people were still processing their grief and rebuilding their lives. Communities found small ways to reconnect, businesses cautiously reopened, and children returned to makeshift schools. Amidst this backdrop, ZAGE continued its momentum, both in o...

Chapter 647 Moving Forward.

Friday 19 February 1996 Kobe Japan One of Temporary Shelters

Seto Kawami was one of the survivors of the Kobe earthquake, and now he was working tirelessly to help others in the temporary shelter. As one of the able-bodied men around, he felt a responsibility to assist those who were still reeling from the tragedy. His gaze shifted to a nearby family he knew well—the Ryonaku family, who had suffered a terrible loss.

There had been five members in the Ryonaku family. Tragi...

Chapter 646 Aftermath Earthquake.

Saturday 13 February ZAGE Offices Morning.

All the employees were enjoying their weekend now, as the aftermath of the earthquake had finally begun to stabilize. The people of Kobe were starting to recover, and the government was already drafting plans for the city's reconstruction. With relief efforts in steady progress, Zaboru decided it was time to return to work. In fact, he was looking forward to it. He hoped that immersing himself in projects and productivity might help blur...

Chapter 645 Earthquake Update.

The earthquake evacuations and relief efforts continued steadily, with more and more people from outside of Kobe offering their help. By the following day, a large number of volunteers had arrived to assist the victims of the disaster. In addition, many major companies from across Japan stepped in to contribute, supplying essential goods such as food, water, clothing, and medical aid. Overall, the survivors received generous support from all corners of the country, showcasing a powerfu...

Chapter 644 ZAGE Quick Actions. 

Monday 8 February 1996.

Just a few minutes after the earthquake struck, Zaboru became aware that it had occurred in Kobe. Without wasting a moment, he sprang into action, fully understanding the urgency of the situation.

“Quickly contact Sora Distribution and have them deliver food, medicine, and clothing to Kobe immediately. Use the two helicopters ZAGE just acquired to transport the cargo. Also, purchase as many supplies as possible from nearby supermarkets. Money is no...

Chapter 643 The “Late” Dissaster

Monday 8 February 1996.

In the morning, Seto Kawami, a salaryman who lived and worked in Kobe, had taken a rare day off — something he seldom did. And the reason? Simple: he wanted to play Kirby’s Dream Land 2 from ZAGE, a game he had been waiting weeks to enjoy. Seto had always adored the pink, round puffball. He thought Kirby was not only adorable, but also incredibly strong — a small hero with a big heart and surprising power. Just thinking about spending the en...