Simultaneous Transmigration: From Japanese Anime to American Comics

Chu Yang wasn't the only one feeling uneasy—there was also Quirrell, who had been severely injured by the Wood Release.

The power of the Wood Release was undeniable.

That blow had rearranged Quirrell's internal organs.

It's no exaggeration to say he'd lost half his life. If he hadn't fled quickly, Voldemort would've had to find a new temporary Horcrux on the spot.

Even though he managed to escape, it would take at least a month for him to recover.

As a result, Quirrell would find it very difficult to continue teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. Whether or not Dumbledore had seen through his identity, Voldemort did not want him to remain in the spotlight.

So, that very night, Quirrell silently disappeared from Hogwarts.

The next day, Dumbledore, upon hearing the news of Quirrell's disappearance, was not relieved. He knew that without obtaining the Philosopher's Stone, Voldemort wouldn't leave Hogwarts easily.

They were likely hiding somewhere within the castle.

This ancient castle, with its millennium-long history, held too many secrets—secrets even Dumbledore couldn't fully unravel.

If Voldemort chose to hide, it would be difficult to drag him out into the open.

Now that Voldemort and Quirrell had gone underground, the threat they posed had only grown. Getting Chu Yang out of Hogwarts as soon as possible was imperative.

Before leaving, and with Dumbledore's permission, Chu Yang visited the Forbidden Forest one more time, where he successfully located the Whomping Willow. It had grown even taller over the past few months, resembling a thousand-year-old ancient tree.

After channeling some natural magic into the tree, it slowly settled down, like a child content after a hearty meal, drifting off into a peaceful sleep.

Chu Yang paid it no further mind and took out the leaf gifted by Firenze, placing it to his lips to blow a summoning call.

The unique melody echoed through the Forbidden Forest, and before long, the sound of hooves approached from the forest's depths.

With a graceful leap, Firenze, his perfect features glowing, stood tall beside Chu Yang, smiling, "Honorable Mr. Chu Yang, we meet again."

Chu Yang got straight to the point, "I have some matters where I hope I can count on your help."

Firenze bowed slightly, his tone sincere, "Please speak. As long as it is within my abilities, I will do my best to fulfill your request."

Just as Chu Yang was about to speak, the previously dormant Whomping Willow suddenly awoke, seemingly sensing Firenze's presence.

The massive tree's awakening shook the ground as though the entire Forbidden Forest was about to collapse.

The Whomping Willow swung its steel-like branches viciously towards Firenze.

It instinctively believed Firenze posed a threat to Chu Yang, and thus launched an attack!

Caught off guard, Firenze was struck by the branch and sent flying from Chu Yang's sight.

Chu Yang shouted angrily, "You idiot! Why do you always attack our own people?"

The towering Whomping Willow shuddered violently. Chu Yang's furious outburst made it realize its mistake, and it quickly retracted its branches, curling up like a scolded child.

"Firenze, are you alright?"

"Oh, I'm fine… It just hurts a little. I think my rib might be broken…" Firenze limped back with a wry smile, and Chu Yang hurried over to cast a spell to reset his broken ribs, healing the wound with natural magic.

Feeling the immense power of the natural magic, Firenze trembled with excitement, his gaze towards Chu Yang filled with deep reverence. To him, the natural magic Chu Yang wielded was the highest blessing from Mother Nature.

If he weren't afraid of startling Chu Yang, Firenze would've sworn his loyalty to the young wizard of Eastern descent right then and there.

"Is that a legendary War Tree?" Firenze gazed up at the majestic Whomping Willow, murmuring, "I've heard the elders in my tribe speak of these powerful and mysterious beings, guardians of nature. But they've long since disappeared, with only a few tree spirits still roaming the forests…"

Chu Yang rolled his eyes. "War Tree, my foot. It's not even a tree spirit guardian; it's just an ordinary Whomping Willow!"

Firenze blinked in confusion, then smiled bitterly, "My experience is limited, but I've never heard of a Whomping Willow growing to this size."

Chu Yang glanced at the towering Whomping Willow, as tall as a giant pillar.

Alright, I take back what I said about it being ordinary.

"The mysterious person might come to the Forbidden Forest again to hunt unicorns," Chu Yang pointed to the sulking Whomping Willow and said, "I called you here to ask if you could help it protect the unicorn herd."

Firenze immediately nodded in agreement:

"No problem, I've been patrolling the Forbidden Forest since last night."

"Thanks," Chu Yang smiled. "This guy's a bit clumsy, so you'll have to keep a close eye on him for me."

After handling the Whomping Willow, Chu Yang left the Forbidden Forest and made his way to Hagrid's hut, where Dumbledore was discussing something with Hagrid.

Seeing Chu Yang enter, Dumbledore wasn't surprised, as if he had already known that Chu Yang had visited the Forbidden Forest.

"Professor Dumbledore, can I ask a favor before I leave?" Chu Yang said directly, not beating around the bush.

"What is it?" Dumbledore didn't agree immediately. He asked cautiously, a bit wary of Chu Yang's knack for causing trouble.

"I want to learn Apparition," Chu Yang said, looking straight at Dumbledore. "Given my current situation, I think learning this spell would make me a bit safer."

Dumbledore pondered for a moment and then reminded him, "This spell is only taught to students over the age of seventeen. Do you know why?"

Chu Yang nodded and replied, "The process of Apparition places considerable strain on the body and requires intense concentration. If done carelessly, it can result in life-threatening accidents."

Dumbledore explained, "Young wizards like you usually struggle to control their thoughts. If your determination to reach your destination falters during the transfer, the spell might break. That's the least of your worries—the real danger is that your body could be split apart in the process."

"In other words, it's what people call 'splinching,'" Chu Yang said, following up with a serious tone. "Professor Dumbledore, I fully understand the dangers of this spell."

Hagrid, standing nearby, tried to persuade him, "Chu Yang, you're still too young. Maybe wait a few more years. Generally, only fifth-year students and above are allowed to learn Apparition."

"No, Hagrid, he's capable of learning it." Dumbledore gave Chu Yang a deep look. "Since you understand the risks, I will respect your decision."

With that, Dumbledore began teaching Chu Yang how to perform Apparition in Hagrid's hut.

Sensing the need for space, Hagrid tactfully stepped outside, leaving the limited space for them.

"Remember: Destination, Determination, Deliberation. Be resolute about your target, focus your mind, and feel the changes in your body. We'll start with short distances."

Hagrid stood outside, listening to Dumbledore's voice, his thoughts drifting back to his own school days. Back in the day, Dumbledore had guided students through Transfiguration in just the same patient manner.

Moments later, a figure suddenly appeared, interrupting Hagrid's reverie.

Looking at Chu Yang standing before him, Hagrid asked in surprise, "I take it you didn't just walk out of the hut. How do you feel? Most people feel pretty dizzy after their first try..."

Chu Yang shook his head, his expression unchanged. With his constitution, Apparition was hardly enough to make him feel uncomfortable.

"A genius is a genius," Hagrid said enviously. "Most people take ages to learn this. You got it in ten minutes."

"I only moved from inside the hut to outside—it's not that hard," Chu Yang said with a smile. "Praise me when I can go from London straight back to the school in one go."

Since Apparition couldn't be used inside Hogwarts, typically, one could only teleport to locations near the school.

Creak~

The door to the hut opened as Dumbledore slowly walked out. "You've grasped the basics. How about trying Diagon Alley next? I'll be right beside you, watching."

Hearing this, Chu Yang immediately attempted Apparition in front of Dumbledore. He pictured Ollivander's wand shop in his mind, and the surrounding space began to warp. An invisible pressure pressed in from all sides.

Soon, the pressure lifted. When Chu Yang regained his senses, he was standing inside the wand shop, where Mr. Ollivander was organizing his shelves.

The next second, Dumbledore suddenly appeared beside Chu Yang, chuckling softly. "You didn't plan on going back to London, did you? Were you thinking of becoming an apprentice here?"

Chu Yang stared at him in surprise, thinking to himself how accurate the phrase "the older, the wiser" truly was—Dumbledore had guessed his intentions perfectly!

"That might not be a bad idea," Dumbledore nodded. "You can stay here with Mr. Ollivander. I'm sure he'll take good care of you."

At that moment, hearing the voices, Mr. Ollivander came out.

He looked at Dumbledore and Chu Yang in surprise. "What's going on?" Mr. Ollivander asked curiously. At this time of day, neither Dumbledore nor Chu Yang should have been there.

Dumbledore smiled. "It's nothing. Chu Yang's taking an early break. You've been wanting him as an apprentice, haven't you? Now he can learn something here."

Mr. Ollivander gave Dumbledore a deep look, sensing something unspoken in his eyes. After a moment, he nodded in agreement. "I'd be happy to have him. I'll take good care of him."

"Thank you," Dumbledore said before bending down to whisper in Chu Yang's ear. "Stay here. There's no need to come back with me. I'll have your belongings sent here."

With that, Dumbledore performed Apparition and disappeared.

And so, Chu Yang became the first student since the start of the term to leave the school, earning the envy of his classmates for his early vacation.

However, not long after Chu Yang left, rumors began to spread around the school.

Some said he had been expelled for breaking the rules.

Others speculated he had offended someone important.

Hermione, Ron, Harry, Neville, and other students who were close to Chu Yang were all worried.

Some were happy, others were not.

Draco Malfoy, on the other hand, experienced his first "springtime" at Hogwarts.

With Chu Yang gone, Draco could finally straighten his back and flaunt his family background over others without the pressure of his father's expectations. He quickly adopted an arrogant "I'm number two after the heavens" attitude.

Not only did Draco swagger into Chu Yang's former dorm room, but he also started targeting students who had been close to Chu Yang.

As the rumors spread throughout every corner of Hogwarts, Dumbledore didn't bother explaining the real reason for Chu Yang's departure.

After leaving the school, Chu Yang began working as an apprentice in the wand shop.

He systematically learned the process of wand-making from Ollivander.

Life as an apprentice at the wand shop was not much different from studying at school. Even the daily schedule was similar. The only difference was that Chu Yang no longer had access to the school's free books.

However, directly across from the wand shop was Flourish and Blotts bookstore. Chu Yang could buy any book he wanted there. While the collection wasn't as vast as the school library, all the necessary textbooks were available.

Before the end of the break, Chu Yang had to master the entire wand-making process and find substitute materials so that "versions of himself" from different worlds could successfully craft wands.

Chu Yang had chosen Ollivander as his wand-making teacher not only because Ollivander was one of the greatest wandmakers in the world.

But also because Ollivander was a forward-thinking innovator who constantly refined and even revolutionized wand-making, challenging traditional notions of what a wand should be.

This attitude resonated with Chu Yang, as they both despised outdated and stagnant practices.

Before Ollivander, nearly all wandmakers crafted wands based solely on their customers' preferences, with no regard for compatibility.

It was Ollivander who established the relationship between a wand and its wizard.