The screen glitched, static dancing across its surface like an omen. Then, a shadowy symbol appeared—an ever-turning wheel with an eye in the center. The crowd hushed, multiversal winds whispering in anticipation.
"Next Battle: Hisoka Morow vs. Shogo Makishima. Prepare yourselves, for your fate has been sealed."
Hisoka Morow – The Sadistic Magician
Hisoka was not a man born of tragedy or righteous purpose. He was born for chaos. A jester who found joy not in saving lives, but in pushing them to their limits, Hisoka's obsession with strength molded his entire identity.
He first appeared in the dark underworld of the Hunter x Hunter universe, participating in the grueling Hunter Exam. His abilities—most notably his Nen ability, Bungee Gum (which has the properties of both rubber and gum)—were versatile, unpredictable, and deadly in the hands of a creative mind.
Hisoka was more than a fighter. He was an artist of battle, viewing every confrontation as an elaborate performance. He delighted in strong opponents and saw death as the ultimate climax to a fight well done. His past remains shrouded in mystery, with no known origin, no real family, and no moral compass. His power grew through countless battles, experimentation, and his relentless desire to confront and kill anyone he deemed "worthy."
Unlike those who sought strength for protection, vengeance, or duty, Hisoka pursued it for pleasure. Each bruise, each close call, each spilled drop of blood fed his euphoria.
Shogo Makishima – The Anarchist Philosopher
Born in a dystopian society ruled by the Sybil System—a mechanism that monitored psychological states to pre-judge criminality—Shogo Makishima stood as the ultimate rejection of control.
Makishima was a rare anomaly. Despite his heinous crimes and complete disregard for human life, the system could not detect him as a threat. His "Crime Coefficient" remained below detection, rendering him invisible to justice. This anomaly granted him the freedom to question, manipulate, and eventually revolt against the totalitarian regime.
A lover of classical literature and ancient philosophy, Shogo believed that a life without free will was worse than death. He manipulated others with poetic language, triggering their darkest impulses while remaining emotionally detached. His strength was not in physical prowess, but in ideological dominance and strategic cruelty.
His fight against Sybil wasn't to save people, but to destroy the illusion of peace built on absolute control. His strength came from psychological mastery, a sharp intellect, and the rare ability to override the mechanisms governing his world. He was both rebel and executioner.
Titles from the Multiverse
Hisoka Morow Titles:
"Clown of Carnage" – Fanfiction
"Hunter of the Strong" – Light Novel
"The Red Jester" – Dark Comedy Anthology
"Nen's Wild Joker" – Crossover Universe Novel
Shogo Makishima Titles:
"The Ghost in the System" – Original Series
"Anarchy's Poet" – Fanfiction
"The Philosopher of Blood" – Psychological Thriller Web Novel
"Puppeteer of Order" – Alternate History Compilation
Prizes
Hisoka's Prize: A special seal that lets him resurrect any defeated opponent once per cycle for a rematch. The ultimate opportunity to relive the perfect battle.
Makishima's Prize: Immunity from all surveillance and predictive technologies across the multiverse, rendering him undetectable and untouchable.
Punishment for the Loser: The loser will have their core obsession inverted. Hisoka would lose his desire for battle and excitement in death. Makishima would be subjected to the very control he once despised, having his every move monitored, pre-judged, and restricted by a new Multiversal Authority.
Audience Reactions
Hunter x Hunter Universe: "Now Hisoka too? First Killua, then Gon, and now him!" "Hisoka's unpredictable, but Shogo's cold logic might outplay him."
Psycho-Pass Universe: "Makishima... he manipulated us all. Now he faces someone who can't be predicted." "If Shogo wins, it means ideas still conquer strength."
Other Universes:
Tokyo Ghoul Universe: "Both of them smell like death. But which one's more grotesque?" Code Geass Universe: "This is like Zero vs. Joker. Ideology versus insanity." Black Clover Universe: "Neither use magic... yet both feel like walking curses." Chainsaw Man Universe: "Would love to see Denji thrown in here just to break the rules."
Betting Screen
New Universe 1: Whispering Carnival
Bettor: Laughing Lorelei
Betting On: Hisoka Morow
Wager: Her soul's laughter
Potential Win: Eternal amusement in any reality she chooses
Loss: She becomes a silent observer, unable to speak or laugh again
New Universe 2: Edge of Nihility
Bettor: Nihil-Knife Zathor
Betting On: Shogo Makishima
Wager: The entire knowledge bank of their race
Potential Win: Singular philosophical dominion over three existential planes
Loss: Their universe devolves into chaos with memory wipe of all philosophies
Other Bets:
Kurapika (Hunter x Hunter): Betting on Makishima. Wagering one of his chains.
Kougami (Psycho-Pass): Betting on Hisoka. Wagering his own Psycho-Pass immunity.
Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass): Watching silently. Smirking.
Total Betting Pool: 14,700,000 soul-credits
Opponent Interactions
As the screen faded to black, both contenders were transported into the pre-battle hall. Dim lighting, mirrored walls, and a clock counting down hung above.
Hisoka licked his lips. "You're beautiful in your convictions, Makishima-kun. I wonder how you'll scream."
Makishima tilted his head slightly. "I doubt you understand beauty, Hisoka. But I do look forward to watching you unravel."
"So serious," Hisoka chuckled. "What would you ask for, once you win?"
Makishima turned, calm as ever. "Just a world that doesn't define me."
"And I," Hisoka whispered, "just want to dance forever."
They walked opposite directions, their footsteps echoing like war drums.
Universe Reactions Continue
Attack on Titan Universe: "This feels... too cerebral. Like Titans of thought." Death Parade Universe: "If only we could judge them. But they judge themselves." Steins;Gate Universe: "Their choices will ripple across timelines. This is dangerous."
The arena had yet to be revealed. But the stage was set. Not for a battle of muscles or even magic.
But of ideologies, madness, and manipulation.
The Multiverse held its breath.