Chapter 3 - AFT

Mou. Tanaka pondered the mysteries of his All-Purpose Farming Tool. "It's a tool that can transform, and I can whip it in and out whenever I please." Despite the oddity of it all, there were perks. "Using it, I don't feel thirsty, hungry, or sleepy at all."

But doubts crept in. "Is there a limit to it? What if I don't pull it out after transforming it into a hoe?" The thought nagged at him - should he continuously swing the hoe to keep its effect going?

And there were nuances to consider. "When I'm making small items, it exerts its effect while I'm working, but not after I finish." It was a curious dance of usage and conservation, leaving Tanaka to ponder the consequences.

As morning broke, Tanaka returned to the diagonal well he'd dug, drawing water from the clean upper stratum. "Gotta quench that thirst." With cautious optimism, he took a sip. "Delicious...hopefully won't give me a stomach ache."

Next on the agenda? Food. "But first, let's take stock." He surveyed his makeshift camp, noting the plowed surroundings and the fire he'd managed to ignite. "Fire's a keeper this time."

And so, he set to work expanding his space, plowing with gusto. "Damn, using this hoe's a blast." The All-Purpose Farming Tool's crowbar form came in handy too, allowing him to move trees effortlessly.

But fate had other plans. "Just as I was plowing, a rabbit-sized menace appeared." In one swift motion, the hoe claimed its prey, leaving Tanaka to grapple with the consequences. "Had to be done. Food's food."

With the rabbit dismantled, Tanaka struggled with the cooking process. "Burnt to a crisp...not my finest hour." Yet, there was a sense of accomplishment in the act of self-sufficiency. "First time cooking my own meat. A bit teary, honestly."

With food sorted - albeit in a charred state - Tanaka turned his attention to preservation. "Gotta make it last." Grilling the meat and plowing the leftovers became his mission, driven by the need to stave off hunger.

And with a full belly and a plan in motion, Tanaka allowed himself a moment of respite. "For now, let's see what tomorrow brings." With determination in his heart and food in his belly, he settled in for the night, ready to face whatever challenges awaited him in this strange new