So John borrowed Rose’s Needlekind strife allocation, but did he ever give it back? Rose is seen using them in Game Over but I don’t think John ever had the chance to return them after Cascade.

After ascending a few rungs as a God Tier, Strife Specibi become obsolete, such as Jade being able to wield Swords. Also, Rose’s real self gave John the Strife Specibus- Rather he took it from her. Dream Selves and Physical Selves don’t share Strife Specibi or Sylladices.