I Am in Marvel with Unlimited Cards

In Tokyo, Japan, Kyle went to the Emperor's Pavilion and kidnapped Princess Sakura. But the night was far from over - it was just the beginning of mayhem.

''3 AM.

Tokyo was suddenly on lockdown, with police stationed in every district to block all roads leading out of the city. All vehicles and people were prohibited from leaving the city. The military fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, and armed troops entered Tokyo in full view of the public.

It was as if a high-explosive grenade had been thrown into a lake, causing an uproar. Tokyo residents, awakened from their sleep, were too afraid to leave their homes. Online forums, however, were abuzz with discussion of the drastic action taken by Japan's high command.

It was clear to everyone that something significant had happened in Tokyo. The Japanese government would not have made such a controversial decision unless they were pushed to the limit.

After the army entered Tokyo, they focused their search on the Emperor's Pavilion and systematically began to check every house. At first, some civilians resisted, but the military presented legal search warrants, leaving them no choice but to comply.

The search teams quickly approached the area where Kyle and the others were staying.

At that moment, Princess Sakura, unaware of the citywide turmoil she had caused, lay on the tatami next to Kyle, her slender, snow-white body wrapped in a thin blanket. She was already asleep, her soft breathing filled with a faint floral scent.

Raina stood by the second-story window with the curtains drawn, but she could still sense everything going on outside through her mental abilities.

"Boss, they're right outside. Should I wake Princess Sakura and go, or take care of them myself?" Raina telepathically conveyed her thoughts to Kyle, who was half lying down, careful not to wake Princess Sakura.

Kyle silently shook his head.

He had underestimated Princess Sakura's importance to the Japanese High Command. Even though they had refrained from attacking Kyle directly, as soon as she was kidnapped, they issued a citywide lockdown and launched a military search within thirty minutes.

While Princess Sakura had been given a Life Increase Card, extending her lifespan, she was still too weak to move over long distances. The Japanese government seemed to know this, so they sealed off the city and sent troops to search for her within Tokyo.

Their decision was logical, but they had the misfortune of dealing with Kyle, someone who never played by the rules.

"Princess Sakura..."

Kyle looked at the sleeping Princess Sakura, and as his gaze focused, a half-finished purple card appeared beside her, hovering faintly.

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''[Goddess Sakura Bloodline]:'' A rare purple ability card of the ancient near-divine Goddess Sakura, partially replicated through advanced genetic techniques. 

Goddess Sakura possesses a unique life energy capable of healing others, even restoring someone to full health on the brink of death. 

However, due to the method of replication, the healing is only half as effective, and each time someone is healed, the user's own life span is shortened.

'Current status: Cannot be extracted.

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"Goddess Sakura..." Kyle thought as he looked at her delicate face. He remembered hearing legends of ancient deities in Japan, the most famous being the Goddess Sakura (Konohanasakuya-hime) and Amaterasu.

Combined with what he knew of Raina, whom he had rescued from an underground laboratory in Japan seventy years ago, it all began to make sense.

Kyle mused to himself, "I never expected Japan to be secretly continuing research on artificial humans and genetic experimentation. They're trying to resurrect powerful deities like the Goddess Sakura in human form."

It was no wonder that Japan's leaders reacted so drastically when Princess Sakura was taken. After all, she held the key to the monumental secret of the "God-Creation" project.

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''Outside the villa.''

A team of armed Japanese soldiers stood at the entrance. Their captain held a search warrant, eyeing the dark, three-story villa with suspicion.

"Captain, we rang the doorbell, but no one responded," A soldier reported. "According to records, this villa belongs to a man named Ichiro Honda, but it has been vacant for five years. There's probably no one inside."

The captain glared at him. "What do you think? Break down the door! We're searching the entire place from top to bottom. Leave nothing unchecked!"

"Yes, sir!" 

The soldiers immediately scaled the fence and kicked down the front door. They swept through the first floor with flashlights and began checking each room as they moved upwards.

The captain stood by the entrance, tense, his finger hovering over the alarm button, ready to call for backup if anything seemed off.

Five minutes later, the soldiers emerged, shaking their heads. "All clear, Captain. The building is empty."

"Good. Move on to the next house," The captain ordered, relieved. His finger slid off the alarm button, and he led the soldiers to the neighboring property.

Inside the ransacked villa, the second floor was shrouded in darkness, but a faint, unnoticeable glow reflected off a mirror-like surface.

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''Inside the mirror dimension.''

The second-floor living room of the villa remained untouched. Princess Sakura continued to sleep, undisturbed by the noise. Kyle and Raina stood at the edge of the mirror wall, watching the soldiers as they moved on.

"We still haven't heard from Logan. Do you think his disappearance is related to Japan's God-Creation plan?" Raina asked softly.

Kyle's eyes gleamed. "Not sure. But we'll know soon enough."

Tonight had only just begun.

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''Tokyo, city center.''

In the busiest commercial district, normally bustling 24/7, the streets had quieted somewhat due to the military's presence. Still, a fair number of people filled the sidewalks creating a lively atmosphere.

Suddenly, a deep "thud" echoed through the area, accompanied by a faint tremor. At first, people thought they imagined it. But then came a second, louder "thud," followed by a third, and with each, the tremors grew stronger.

The bustling crowd fell silent, stopping in their tracks. No one spoke. Confusion spread as they looked around, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound.

"Thud... Thud... Thud!"

The ground shook more violently with each impact, so much so that water in glasses at nearby restaurants began to spill over.

Finally, the crowd realized with growing horror that the noise and tremors were coming from beneath their feet— from deep underground.

''(End of chapter.)''

I have finished translating this fanfic, IMUC (I Am In Marvel With Unlimited Cards) and have posted all the advanced chapters on Patreon. (https://www.patreon.com/c/marvel6395). You can read all the advanced chapters there.