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Surpass a fiction that nobody knows..

Start a story that doesn't have a name!

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

When you look up at the sky, hope widens.

what’s

What’s the name? Perplexed by these days that don't have any meaning.

Paralyzed by the dream that is very far away.

I've already experienced despair.

The shape of your wish and the voice with which you'll etch it.

Let if fly, fly, Fly High!

At the other side of the fiction that nobody knows,

My impulse grows slowly.

If everything that I feel right now is real,

Then, this will become my proof someday!

Let's go name every single one of these to you.

Let's go!

Extra: Hey! Butts!

This is the cave where the Storm Dragon Veldora used to be.

It's now the home and workplace of Gabiru and the other Lizardmen.

Behold!

The hipokute herb plant I raised is the largest of all!

Indeed.

That's our great Sir Gabiru!

You're awesome!

Gabiru! Gabiru! Gabiru! Gabiru!

Ga! bi! Ru!

And...

In another corner of the cave

is where Vesta spends all day and night developing all kinds of medicines.

I want sleep.

I see...

Living in a slime's body makes things easy,

and when I take my human form, I can taste delicious food.

But you know, Vesta-kun...

I want to indulge in an idle snooze!

Should you look so proud when you say that?

Uh... Give me just a moment.

You rock, Vesta! You've got something for me?

Despite his sarcastic retort, Vesta had just the thing for me.

Of course, I practically had to twist his arm to get it...

But it's what you'd call a sleep-inducing drug.

Even these things are shaped like me.

Vesta said he hadn't competed his clinical testing yet...

But if anything happens, Great Sage will help me out.

Answer.

Shall I nullify the effects of the poison?

Oh, no, that's not what I meant...

Well, whatever. I'll just try it out.

That was a mistake!

Is this... the sleepiness... I haven't felt... in so... long...?

Notice.

You have entered a sleep state.

And then,

for the first time in ages, I had a dream.

Huh? What was I just doing?

Oh, how adorable!

Great Rimuru, that looks fantastic on you!

Oh, right.

I was being a dress-up doll, as always.

Great Rimuru, wear this one next!

And then this one!

I don't know what they find so entertaining about this.

There are lots of other fun things they could...

Wait...

What is there to do for fun in this world?

I'm not bored or anything,

but when everyone's working all the time, do they ever have any fun at all?

They might eventually work themselves into a sense of emptiness.

Huh?

What was I doing?

Like that.

I'd like to give them some kind of entertainment before that happens,

but the things they could enjoy indoors would take a while to create.

What could we start doing right away? Maybe a sport?

A sport...

Yeah! That's it!

I'll come up with a sport that could become our national pastime!

On that note...

Let's try sumo!

Sumo?

The rules are simple.

If you step outside this circle or your knees touch the ground, you lose.

You hit and push your opponent to knock them down or out of the ring to win.

Is that all?

That's seriously all it is.

Oh, and you can't hit with your fists.

Only with your palms.

We can't use scissors?

You say the scariest things so naturally...

Also, you can't grab your opponent's hair.

How about grabbing them with your hair?

You can do that?!

Nothing is impossible for me!

Sir Gabiru!

That's pretty amazing!

But grabbing by the neck is also out.

Oh. How boring.

Sir Gabiru!

And you can't poke vital points like the eyes or stomach.

So, no, you can't use scissors.

What if we poke with something besides our hands?

What exactly are you touching right now?

Try not to stab anyone, please.

Also, you can't kick people in the chest or gut,

but other than that, kicking is actually allowed.

Like in the legs.

Then can we kick an opponent's head off?

That's not against the rules, but... kick it off?!

You can do that?!

That's scary! Scary! Scary! Scary! Scary!

No, no! No kicking people's heads off!

This isn't a killing match! And you can't use skills or fly, either!

This is just for fun, so I want you to fight safely.

Okay.

Why do you look disappointed?!

Actually, maybe expecting these guys to sumo wrestle was too much...

But they seem excited. It wouldn't be right to stop them now.

It'll work out! Yeah, that's right!

It'll be fine!

It was a lapse in judgment that would only be possible in a dream.

Oh, and this isn't exactly dangerous, but...

sticking your fingers where they don't belong and pulling is not allowed.

Hiya!

How cruel...

We wouldn't have even thought to do such a despicable thing!

How terrifying!

I really can't comprehend you people's standards.

This is incredible!

I've heard it's not easy to make a proper sumo ring.

You Dwarves really are great to have around!

Good job, Myrd!

You still won't talk, huh?!

Hey, Rimuru!

Is this how the "mawashi" should look?

Are you a yokozuna?!

I'd believe it, actually...

I hope this body doesn't melt...

Great Rimuru will now give the opening statement.

Okay, everyone, try not to get hurt

as you do your best in this sumo tournament.

Yes, sir!

The prizes have been determined by a survey of both the men and the women.

Prizes?

The winner in the women's division will receive

the most requested prize: one day spent with Great Rimuru!

What the heck?

And the most requested prize among the men

was the chance to use Princess Shuna's lap as a pillow!

No wonder they all seemed so excited.

Is that really the prize these women want?

Master.

What's up, Ranga?

How do I look?

Are you a Tosa dog?!

Uh, you know you can't sumo wrestle!

The first round in the men's division:

Kurobe versus Geld!

We're starting off with the heavyweights, huh?

This should be good.

Then let us begin.

You look good in that, Hakurou!

Face each other!

Hakkeyoi!

Nokotta!

Nokotta! Nokotta!

Nokotta! Nokotta!

Nokotta!

This is the big moment!

Let us give Great Rimuru a splendid show!

Great Rimuru!

Oh, are the girls all ready, too?

Hey! Wait!

How do we look, Great Rimuru?

Seeing women in mawashi feels a lot more risqué than I expected.

Is our part in this over already?!

No, no, no, no, no!

Sumo originated as a Shinto ritual.

There's nothing to feel guilty about... Nothing...

I only have eyes for Shuna.

I only have eyes—

I only have eyes for Shuna!

Stop. That just makes you look more guilty.

I only have eyes for Shuna!

Oh!

Crap! I never decided who'd be the referee for the women.

Hakurou fits the part so well that I forgot.

Then I shall do it.

You don't mind?

Not at all.

But, I mean...

Referees don't usually do stretches.

Are you sure you didn't want to compete?

Of course, I wanted to show you the results of all my practice, but...

The winner is Benimaru!

Great Rimuru is watching. I can't embarrass myself.

Yes...

Great Rimuru is the only one suited to rest in Princess Shuna's lap.

No, it's not because I don't want to let just any jerk use my sister's lap as a pillow!

It was you who ordered us not to get hurt.

It's only because my rage toward those who

Oh... Right.

humiliate themselves before Great Rimuru is my pride!

It's clear who's gonna win for the men.

O-Okay, the job's yours, Souei.

Understood.

The first round in the women's division:

Soka versus Shion!

Face each other!

I only have eyes for Shuna.

Hakkeyoi!

I only have eyes—

Nokotta!

I will not give up even a day of service to Great Rimuru!

Master Souei is watching from so close...

Th-This is...

Don't... D-Don't...

T-Too close!

I'm sorry!

Um, Great Rimuru...

What judgment is appropriate in this situation?

Well, no one could've helped that.

Great Rimuru warned me, and still I...

This horn... This horn...

It doesn't seem like it was intentional,

and it's not like she can put her horn away like Soka can.

For showing everything...

I mean, for pushing her opponent out, Shion wins!

What did you just say?!

My, this looks quite fun.

Oh, Treyni-sa...

...n?!

I thought I'd try matching all of you.

Uh, they're not lost in a jungle or anything...

I will join in as a spectator, if you don't mind.

Not as a competitor?

All right!

It's finally my turn!

The point isn't just to strip down! Jeez, you guys!

I only have eyes for Shuna.

Oh, by the way, Milim-san...

What is it, bestie?

Since you're a Demon Lord, additional restrictions apply.

What?!

No fair! This is discrimination against Demon Lords!

Discrimination is bad! Discrimination is bad! Discrimination is bad!

What Demon Lord wants things to be "fair"?

In sumo, having additional restrictions put on you means you're too strong.

It's actually an honor.

R-Really?

There was once a legendary wrestler who had four additional restrictions.

In that case, you can give me forty!

Then you couldn't do anything but stand there...

I won't give you too many.

I'm just forbidding you from attacking with your hands or feet.

Really? That's all?

Well, I am a Demon Lord. A little handicap like that is expected.

I'm glad she's so simple-minded.

I feel like some meanie pulling a trick on a child,

but Demon Lords are dangerous, so just stand still.

Now, the second round in the women's division:

Shuna versus Milim!

Face each other!

Hakkeyoi!

Nokotta!

Crap! I forgot she could head-butt!

Dodge, Shuna!

She dodged!

What is even happening here?!

Also, you can't grab your opponent's hair.

Great Rimuru, is that allowed?

W-Well, head-butting isn't against the rules...

But she's floating.

I sense no magic.

Ab Muscles

She is using all of her body's muscles

to maintain that position.

Hair Muscles

what the hell are "hair muscles"?!

Uh, there's no way that could happen!

Who wins in this case?

Shuna was the first one to fall.

You saw it?!

Then, with a hair throw, the winner is Milim—

No, hang on, Souei.

Milim loses this match due to indecency.

Indecency?

If your mawashi comes off, you lose.

Then the final round for the women will be Princess Shuna versus Shion.

But, Great Rimuru...

What shall we do about the ring?

W-Well, they could use the men's ring...

That one is already in use.

Huh?

Step right up for kiddie sumo!

Girls are welcome, too!

Come on over, kids!

Yay!

You can do it!

Come on! Push harder!

That's adorable! I can't stop them!

Then I guess our only option is...

Butt sumo?

Does that mean we sumo wrestle with our behinds?

That's right.

You don't use your hands or feet.

You just try to knock your opponent down with your butt,

seeing as our ring is so much smaller now...

That's brilliant, Great Rimuru!

You know so many Shinto rituals!

Yeah, I guess.

But don't take it lightly because it utilizes butts.

You mean we shouldn't make it the butt of any jokes?

What did you just say?

The final round!

To the east... Shionyama. Shionyama.

To the west... Shunanoumi. Shunanoumi.

This game was actually meant for geisha to play.

It's a sport born of ulterior motives...

No, no, no, no, no! No guilt! Shinto ritual! Come on!

Just look at how seriously they're taking this!

Hakkeyoi!

Wait, they're serious?

I suddenly have a bad feeling...

Nokotta!

Oh! I get it!

Since they fight without facing each other...

You can see certain things even more clearly!

This is a match I can't look away from.

In many ways.

What an auspicious day this is.

When two butts collide...

It may look cute at a glance,

but now that I think about it, these two are Kijin.

They're undeniably majin!

The impact of each blow is greater than it looks!

And the ring's already falling apart!

Shion!

Sh-Shuna!

G-Great Rimuru!

A-Are you all right?!

Not a problem.

But since a slime intervened in the match,

we'll call for a break in the match.

Th-The match is a draw!

Well, it seems like everyone had fun, so I guess all's well.

After all that, sumo suddenly became all the rage throughout the nation.

But...

For some reason, it was butt sumo that became our national pastime.

But, I mean, everyone seems to enjoy it...

and the non-human races can do it, too.

It's all good. It didn't even matter which sport we went with.

What matters is that everyone has fun.

When a nation is poor or constantly at war,

people can't even spare the time to have fun.

But people have sought enjoyment in every age throughout history.

That energy gave them the motivation to work

and revived the whole nation.

So the more prosperous a country is,

the more pleasurable activities people can enjoy.

I've remembered recently how grateful we should be for that.

Above all, I wish I could have shown Shizu-san

how nice this town looks and how much fun everyone's having.

Although it didn't turn out quite like I expected...

but in the end, butt sumo is the safest way to go.

And that's how sumo, which was meant to be an ordinary national pastime,

took hold in the form of butt sumo.

And the world would soon enter

a turbulent new age, all centered around butts.

What kind of narration was that?!

Great Rimuru!

We were just playing butt sumo!

It doesn't look that way to me!

But we just can't determine a winner...

So...

Geh!

Safe!

I will be the one to look after Great Rimuru, as I always have!

No, I believe I have the right to do so, as well!

Am I the only pleasurable activity these two have?

No, me!

No, me!

Uh, wait...

Not good!

No, me!

No, me!

You're ripping me apart!

No, me!

H-Huh?

I'm okay. I didn't rip apart.

Notice.

The effects of the sleep-inducing drug have worn off,

and you have awakened.

A dream...

What? Lock it up?

Yes.

Did it have some sort of side effect?

Nope, no side effects. It worked like a charm.

Then why?

May I ask for the reason?

Simply put...

because it's too powerful.

Pardon?

And so...

The sleep-inducing drug locally made in Tempest never saw the light of day,

as it was locked in the vault forever.

Da-dum!

Why do only people who carry hope with them,

know of the despair within hearts?

chase the wounds at the end of their honour?

Not wanting to hide my eyes from sad happenings,

I showed the new dawn, calling it "a dream".

Through the gap in the twisted night, light is falling.

Ah, the sky is crying.

I don't know anything about the end of the world, even so

These hands want to protect the place they want to reach.

I just want to scrowl at one reason to fight.

So even forgiving each other, becomes an answer.

We can't lose.