The evolution of microorganisms occurred much faster than that of plants and animals.
The simpler the life form, the quicker it adapted to the environment.
The more complex the organism, the slower it adapted to the environment.
During the process of evolution, an extraordinary species emerged—they possessed intelligence, and instead of adapting to the environment, they chose to alter nature to make the environment adapt to them.
In Sakura's observations, the Underground Fungal Brain Collective she had constructed herself, served as the "natural environment" in encounters with bacteria. After inhabiting the fungal brain mushrooms, her own spiritual power was enhanced and could even be projected externally, influencing the mycelium and the various bacteria attached to it.
The bacteria multiplied and evolved at an extremely rapid pace, and at one moment, they even developed their own thoughts!
"Who am I?"
"Where did I come from?"
"What am I to do?"