The Failed Swordsman Who Became the Strongest After Spamming the 100 Million Years Button

There was a mysterious old man who approached the failed swordsman with the “100 million years button”. A magic button which can achieve the same effect as training for 100 million years if you push it. The failed swordsman who pushed the button had his doubts, but immediately felt tremendous power rising in his body. So he pushed the button many times. However it was a cursed button. The moment it was pushed, he was confined to the 100 million years prison of time. The first 100 years were devoted solely to training. After 1000 years he had forgotten why he swung his sword. He stopped thinking completely after 10,000 years had passed. After 100 million years he became crippled and finally managed to return to the real world. At the same time losing all his memories from the past 100 million years, the only thing that remained were his sword techniques. “I can become stronger just by pressing the button!” or so he thought and pushed the button many times after that. Foolishly trapping himself in that 100 million years of hell each time. As he continued this loop, he began to think “If I destroy this world, will I get out of here?” A few billion years later, he finally escaped from the loop. This is the story of a failed swordsman trying to make a name for himself in the world.

Original Publisher

fujimi fantasia bunko

English Publisher

yen press

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Failed Swordsman Who Became the Strongest After Spamming the 100 Million Years Button Okay, let's dive into "The Failed Swordsman Who Became the Strongest After Spamming the 100 Million Years Button." That title certainly grabs your attention, doesn't it? But does the story live up to its intriguing premise? Honestly, it's a mixed bag, and leaning more towards disappointing. ### First Impressions The idea of a character spending millions of years in training is undeniably captivating. I was initially hooked by the potential for exploring the psychological impact of such isolation and the sheer power a person could accumulate. I envisioned a deep dive into swordsmanship, strategy, and the very nature of time. ### What Works Well It's tough to find many positives, but I will say the initial chapters do offer a glimpse of promise. The world-building, while inconsistent, hints at an interesting blend of magic and technology. There's also a mystery surrounding the protagonist's mother and a "Time Hermit" that piqued my interest, however briefly. Some readers enjoy the fast-paced plot and the lighthearted moments, finding it an easy and entertaining read. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the execution falls flat. The biggest issue, and one that many readers echoed, is the protagonist's apparent lack of growth despite his immense training time. He struggles against opponents far younger and less experienced, which completely undermines the core concept of the story. The lack of psychological depth after such a long period of isolation feels like a missed opportunity. Then there's the issue of power scaling. The protagonist's strength seems inconsistent, fluctuating to fit the plot's needs. This makes battles feel contrived and unearned. The world-building is also muddled, with a strange mix of medieval fantasy elements and modern technology that doesn't quite mesh. And, of course, there's the harem aspect, which feels forced and contributes to the protagonist's "beta male" personality, further detracting from his supposed power and experience. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several reviews mentioned a tournament arc where the protagonist faces opponents his age, despite his training. One reviewer points out the protagonist gets trapped in a sub-dimension for 100 years, and doesn't immediately escape, and another mentions an alternate personality that appears during a fight. These plot points seem to contradict the very premise of the story. ### Final Verdict Ultimately, "The Failed Swordsman Who Became the Strongest After Spamming the 100 Million Years Button" doesn't deliver on its initial promise. The intriguing premise is squandered by inconsistent power levels, a weak protagonist, and a reliance on tired tropes. While some may find it a light and enjoyable read, I can't recommend it, especially if you're looking for a story with depth, logical consistency, or meaningful character development.