Bottom Akutagawa

My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but he tattooed evil things. Tattooing, an ancient technique, flows quietly through the ages. In ancient times it was called Ink, in the ancient literary language called NI, is with the ink of the needle into the bottom layer of the skin, so as to outline the pattern and words on the skin. In China, the tradition of tattooing flowers on the body for good luck and worship has been going on for 2,000 years. There is a kind of tattoos, with the mysterious Yin - related magic, is said to have the evil, transit, wealth, peach blossom, security and many other magical effects, the world is called the Tattoos of Gods and Ghosts. around the mysterious yin and yang tattoos, a period of thrilling, full of colorful stories began, which hidden secrets and taboos, will actually be hidden! Secrets and taboos, where will the protagonists lead ......

"Why? Just why?" "Why did I became this guy?" That was the first thing I said when I see myself on the mirrors reflection. Lucien Drelmont. A bottom-tier instructor at Noctis Ardentis Academy. A joke of a character. A corrupt, talentless noble despised by both students and faculty. He was one of the early game villain, that was destined to die, a stepping stone for the protagonist, a scapegoat for the Academy, no matter what way the game is played his death was destined. And now I need to survive as him, in this hellish academy. _____________________ 2-4 chapter per day

Bai Xiaosheng, an ordinary worker, inherited a two-trillion-dollar world-class conglomerate! According to the will, he had to start from the bottom and embark on a journey of job promotion. He unlocked layer upon layer of system support functions, accessed massive funds, and dominated various industries within the group's subsidiaries, leading a triumphant life. "Let me tell you a secret," he said, "even though I'm an employee, in reality, I am your boss!"

"The world’s not fair, but fairness doesn’t pay the bills. You don’t wait for a handout — you build your own damn ladder, one step at a time." Ethan Grey’s life was built on ambition, hard work, and hope — until a single accusation destroyed it all. Framed by his ruthless boss, Ethan loses his job, his reputation, and is left drowning in half a million dollars of debt. Cast aside by a society that thrives on crushing the weak, he’s at rock bottom with no way out. But in his darkest moment, something extraordinary happens. A mysterious system awakens, offering Ethan a second chance — but with rules. [Congratulations, You have awakened the Harem Investment System] It can’t make him rich overnight, and it won’t give him shortcuts. Instead, it points him toward physical investments: crumbling properties, broken-down machines, and forgotten treasures. Each one is a gamble, but with every success, the system rewards him with newfound skills and opportunities.

"Bethany, a meticulous and driven individual, had always played by the rules. She never took risks that could jeopardize her future. However, in a split second, her perfectly constructed world came crashing down. Overwhelmed and lost, Bethany felt like she'd hit rock bottom. One fateful night, while drowning her sorrows, she met Owen. In a haze of alcohol and desire, they ended up getting married in a spontaneous, passion-fueled ceremony. The next morning, Bethany woke up to the shocking realization of what she'd done. As she grappled with the consequences of her actions, Bethany wondered if she could ever come to terms with her newfound reality. Would she be able to live with the choices she'd made, and could her marriage to Owen survive the challenges that lay ahead?

in the world where other races exist, humanity being at the bottom of the chart must find away to survive

In a world where power determines survival, Kairo Voss is nothing but a weak human, struggling to get by in a society ruled by the strong. Without abilities, without status, and without hope, he is treated as an outcast in his own school and ignored by the world around him. But everything changes when he awakens the Nightborn System—a mysterious power that grants him the ability to evolve beyond human limits. With Relic Arms, Void Artifacts, and newfound abilities at his disposal, Kairo is thrust into a brutal world of vampires, military conflicts, and an impending alien invasion. Hunted by powerful factions, drafted into a war he never wanted, and forced to make impossible choices, Kairo must rise from the bottom to become something more than human. But evolution comes with a price… and the deeper he delves into his power, the more he realizes he may not be the only one chosen by the system. In a world where the strong prey on the weak—will Kairo become the predator or the prey?"

Discord Link for those interested [https://discord.gg/TGc9yymDJP] If you are interested in Cultivation novels but tired of the same plot with MC always starting from the bottom and working his way up, come and read this novel, you may find it to your liking. Somewhere in the vast expanse called the OverRealm existed an Empire that governed trillions and trillions of citizens with a domain of an even more significant magnitude. It was a typical morning for most people, except for the Royal Family that controlled the Empire. Somewhere inside the enormous palace, a child was being born, a child of never seen before talents, a child who was born with everything anyone could possibly ask for. Now, let us follow the child's journey and see how they will adapt, experience, and change the OverRealm in the future. Currently plan on releasing three chapters a week; however, except for about three different chapters, every other chapter will have 1500 words or more, usually around 1600 words though

45 years ago, the Life Scale shattered. Now, spirits born from human emotions roam freely, unseen by most. But when Takami Ryusei, a struggling Low Grant level human, is caught in the crossfire of a powerful spirit’s attack, he barely survives. The near-death encounter should have ended him, but instead, it awakens something else: a system. A guide to survival. A path to power. A chance to defy fate. Thrown into a world where guilds profit from hunting spirits, the 12 Seats manipulate events from the shadows, and the barrier between life and death weakens by the day, Takami must fight his way up from the bottom. Because in a war between humans and spirits, the weak don’t get to choose how they die. But Takami? He plans to choose how he lives. And he won’t stop until the system makes him strong enough to stand at the top.

What does it mean to be the number one enemy of the world. Where everyone goes against you. That is the life Athan led. As a useless young master whose only purpose was to be kept alive. But as suicidal person, he never died no matter how many times he attempts suicide. *** There are secrets hidden deep in history. The world hits a turn around when portals appear all around and all types of demons flood the world. The world is on the verge of collapse and humanity in the blink of extinction. *** With the arrival of the demons, there is a whole new complexion to the world. Athan is struck by a huge desire to live and become the strongest. He does so even when he is named the Mortal Convict killing both humans and demons who cross his bottom line.

Damian's life is bland, miserable and getting worse. After hitting rock bottom, he travel to another world. In an alternate Albion, he faces dangers and delights beyond anything he could have dreamed. The new and powerful sorcerer soon realises it will be a struggle to survive.

[System Restriction Applied: YOU ARE PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM REACHING SSS-RANK.] The moment Caine Kendall cracked the game’s password, everything went sideways. First, it scanned him. Then, it rewrote its own rules. And it 'blessed' him with an FFF-rank; rock bottom. Weakest of the weak. In a world where only the strongest survive? Now, stuck at the absolute bottom of the food chain, Caine’s got two choices: either break the system before it breaks him OR get deleted trying. Exploiting bugs, rewriting mechanics, and outsmarting the high-rankers hunting him down? That’s just survival. But throw in a 'Broken Bloodline', a clingy god-tier Pet, and a suspiciously attractive Barbies that might not just be NPCs.... and things start getting real messy, real fast. --- Check Out The Tags Of The Book First>>>>> additional tags: #mystery #weaktostrong.

VampireXHuman (Warning: experiments on humans) Chase Meredith, a 27-year-old doctor will be sent with his friend group, who are also doctors, to one of the biggest laboratories in California for some new experiments. The laboratory isn’t a normal one, it’s very secretive, and any doctor who gets sent there isn’t allowed to come back again. Chase Meredith and his friends will face the most shocking things in their lives when they find out that this laboratory experiment is on people. Not only on normal people but also on supernatural creatures whom Chase and his friends had no idea existed. ________ SWITCH/ Versatile Couple (both MCs top/bottom) Manxman 150k-170k word - Main Characters: Chase Meredith, human doctor Arrow Murphy, Vampire

The world ended, seven days of earthquakes, volcanic eruption and then came the meteor storm, bringing something worse—mutation. Now, survivors are group into Shifters, mutated humans and normals. Ava Zhang was supposed to be a Normal. Useless. Disposable. Thrown into a military-controlled bunker, she is sorted into Level Three—the bottom rank, where the weak are left to rot. Starving, overworked, and surrounded by desperate scavengers, she realizes that in this world, strength decides survival. But Ava isn’t as powerless her hidden System activates. The Blueprint System—an ability that lets her design and invent anything, from weapons to high-tech defenses. Release Rate (Contracted): Weekday 2ch/day Weekend 3ch/day BONUS: Every Review +1ch (use +)

This story unfolds during the later stages of World War II, where a man, scarred by the horrors of war, finally grasps the profound and harsh realities of the world. In this world, those at the top laugh and celebrate, while those at the bottom sacrifice their lives in futile conflicts driven by pride and meaningless ambition. A modern soul transmigrates and fuses with the original soul of a body, creating a unique and extraordinary existence. To some, he is a villain; to others, a madman. In a world steeped in cruelty, this man, determined to secure a place among the decision-makers, struggles to break free from the ranks of those powerless to control their fate. To achieve his goal, he resolves to shatter the chains of law, then the chains of morality, and finally the chains of mediocrity.

Jack has spent his life as an outcast, suffering from a rare condition that keeps him from reaching the Colossal BMI standard of his world. Ridiculed and shunned, he loses everything, his family, his purpose, and his will to fight. But just when he hits rock bottom, fate takes an unexpected turn. Unwillingly transported to a realm of magic and steel, Jack finds himself in a world where his so-called "condition" is the norm. Here, strength isn't measured in size alone, and for the first time, he isn't seen as weak. As he navigates this unfamiliar land, forging friendships and uncovering hidden truths, Jack faces a choice: return to his old world and seek vengeance on those who wronged him or embrace this new home where he finally belongs. Will he let go of the past or let it consume him?

Marcus, a 19-year-old struggling rapper with a failing career and a tough life under his demanding Aunt Jaz, finds himself at rock bottom after a viral meme ruins his latest track. When a chance encounter with an enigmatic homeless man leads to a shocking gift—the Von System—Marcus’s life shifts into overdrive. This mysterious, video game-like interface reveals his stats, assigns dangerous missions, and rewards him with digital currency called Flow. As Marcus completes quests—from making amends with his childhood crush, Jakirah, to targeting rivals—he must balance his desire for rap glory with the brutal realities of street life. With each mission, the Von System propels him further into a dark, unpredictable world where every choice risks his soul.

Having conquered 1000 world's throughout his Immortal life Azathoth is reborn again in the weakest world he had already conquered with a new system different from his previous life... Now he had the Omniversal system in his possession which can summon anyone and anything throughout the Omniverse Read how Azathoth builds his empire from the ground up with conviction and allies from every corner of reality He will do anything to build his power up and conquer his lost worlds again claiming back his title of Multiversal ruler ~WARNING~ Ruthless cold Mc who is intelligent Doesn't Have a bottom line like most Mc's that get disrespected and let it slide, doesn't care about those who are kind to him, To him the weaker world's are like Exp livestock and Inferior beings He will kill anyone no matter age or appearance if they oppose him or show a hint of opposing his absolute rule

While ranked first till Middle School, now forever-No.2, Zhi Ying was submitting her homework, she overhead some teachers casually gossiping in the staffroom, about how a student’s academic performance had worsened significantly ever since he started dating. 　　Zhi Ying’s eyes lit up when she heard this, then and there she made up her mind to go approach the Year’s No.1 student, date him, and then let him drop rock-bottom in terms of academic performance! This way, she could be the number 1 student again! 　　Much later, still-forever-Number 2 Zhi Ying: If I can’t rank first in school, then I’ll settle for being their person instead!

In a world where Hunters wielding magical powers defend humanity from invading monsters, Timothy Walter is known for being a weak E rank Hunter with no potential, barely scraping by to make a living. But everything changes when a mysterious dungeon plays a life and death game with him, awakening from its slumber the rulers of different races, he is bound to one as the weakest and is given the power of "king player."" This newfound power sets him on an extraordinary and dangerous journey. Join Timothy Walter as he rises from the bottom, using his unique "Level-Up" system, the only one of its kind to forge an unparalleled destiny and become the strongest Hunter in existence.

How can a normal person survive an apocalypse and an imperial rule? Pretend to be Awakened, of course! – With no usable combat ability, Graphic artist Lee Ryujin had no other choice in order to survive. “Oi, I’m not Awakened but if you give me food and weapons, I’ll register as one!” After he gets himself a one-way ticket to a mysterious Rift, he finds himself alone inside an imperial palace of a civilization with magic. A handsome man with a crown? Not a king but an emperor? And Ryujin is supposed to be the Prime Minister? What? Must he try to get into the emperor’s good graces? In what bullshit novel did he suddenly—oh, it’s not an isekai or transmigration? Watch as our taciturn MC finds himself clumsily tiptoeing between two worlds. **Slowburn BL with stoic top x hopeless tyrant bottom

Alex, a convenience store worker with a secret passion for gaming, took a shortcut through an abandoned building on his way home to play the latest release. His shortcut turned into a fatal mistake when a falling metal bar from a crane crushed him. But his story didn't end there. Alex found himself reincarnated as Lin Hao, a farm kid in a cultivation world with a trash spirit root. Get ready to witness his unlikely rise from the bottom as he navigates a world of cultivators and spiritual Qi.

A world thats rushing towards a dark ending. An slave traveler that yearns for his freedom. A fire that will consume anyone who stays behind. Will he be able to break the chains that bound him and reach the peak or will he just die like a sheep waiting to be slaughter. Wach him rise from the bottom and tries to discover why he came here. To save the world or rush it to that dark ending. This is a story of a traveler

In the age of Mecha for everyone, people could travel to the Endless Abyss to gather materials, enhance and forge their own Mechas, and thus wield the power to destroy heavens and earth. Jiang Chen had transmigrated and awakened the talent [Undying Barehand]. Once his Mecha shattered, he could permanently absorb its power and attain a multiple enhancement. ... At the bottom of the abyss, the ancient demon god exerted great effort and finally broke the titan Mecha, but from the shards extended a hand that held down its head. "Congratulations, you've unlocked my restraints."

The story takes the last days as the background, tells the story of ordinary young Thorne in the zombie infested world to survive. Nicknamed the "Loser Man" for his inability to awaken the Breakout powers, he activates the mystical Ring during a near-death crisis, gaining the ability to manipulate the zombie pet. By collecting zombies and collecting Yuanjing, Luo Hou gradually upgrades the function of the ring, breaks through the evolutionary class barrier, and accidentally gets involved in the power struggle of the colony. The core plot includes: Survival struggle: The thrilling process of hunting zombies to obtain the crystal in the early days Goldfinger Awakening: The ability to manipulate pet and store space with the Spirit Ring Class jump: from the bottom scavengers to the power evolutors who trade with the ruler Cheng Qiyi The Test of humanity: moral choices in the face of vulnerable groups End-time ecology: Zombie/monster hierarchy and the social structure of human survivors

When happens when a desperate youth player gets a system that gives him a second chance at football? Alexis Butcher was destined for football greatness—until a devastating injury shattered his dreams before they even began. At rock bottom, with no hope left, an extraordinary twist changes everything: a mysterious system activates within him, offering a miraculous second chance at the game he loves. Now, armed with incredible abilities and a relentless drive to succeed, Alexis returns to the pitch. Watch as he humiliates defenders, sets up stunning assists, and racks up goals in his pursuit of becoming the greatest footballer the world has ever seen.

Betrayed by those he trusted, the once-mighty Chaos Sovereign fell, his legacy erased from history. But fate had other plans. Reborn into a weaker body in a world ruled by ancient sects and immortal dynasties, he awakens the Chaos Sovereign System—a power that devours all cultivation paths and fuses them into something beyond the heavens. In a realm where talent determines destiny, he starts from the bottom, defying fate itself. With a system that lets him steal abilities, break cultivation limits, and transcend realms, he will rise again. He will not just cultivate. He will rewrite the laws of existence. The Chaos Sovereign returns!

Ezeikel is a young man who had lived his whole life at the bottom of everything. Whether that be power, wealth, or influence, he was an underdog in a world where one's status determined the course of their life. Living with his adopted father, he strived to live a decent life within a world of nocturnal creatures. His destiny was set from birth. However, one day, it all changed. The once dull and monotonous life he knew transformed overnight, becoming something else entirely. Now, he must do whatever it takes to protect the people he loves. Fighting against opposing forces who desire conquest, he strives to ensure he doesn't loose those he hold dear in his heart.

Craige, the strongest living assassin, was feared by both the powerful elite and the underworld. His name was etched into history as a legend—an extraordinary being who surpassed the limits of human strength and talent. No one dared to challenge him, for he was a force beyond reckoning. Yet, despite his unmatched power, Craige grew weary. The endless cycle of bloodshed and survival had drained him, and the dream of living an ordinary life proved impossible. Tired of a life he no longer desired, he made his final decision—to end it all. But death was not his end. Instead, he awakened in the frail body of a boy whose life was worse than rock bottom. Stripped of his former strength and feared reputation, Craige must now navigate an existence riddled with suffering and despair. Faced with a new world and an identity unworthy of his past self, he must decide—will he remain shackled by fate, or will he carve a new path with the knowledge and skills of the strongest assassin?

Life is hard. It weighs heavy on the homeless, the tired, and the wealthy alike. It bears down especially on Azra, the King's only son and heir to the Alfonsi throne—a child of unknown talent carrying the weight of his people's future. Life is hard, but when Azra is pulled into a mysterious hole and thrown into an entirely new realm... life becomes even harder. ...and you thought there was a rock bottom.