It is worth mentioning that the giant eagles Takeru dealt with yesterday were initially classified as C-Rank. However, due to their numbers and flight capability, their threat level was elevated to B-Rank...
After gaining a preliminary understanding, Takeru nodded. Waiting briefly for Umaru and the others to arrive, the testing commenced.
First was Umaru. Her strongest attack was Fireball. After she released several in succession, the analyst assigned her a D-Rank rating.
Next was Yui. Her capabilities were similar to Umaru's, though more varied, including practical skills like Magic Bullet and Fire Wall. However, her overall power didn't reach a higher threshold, so she was also classified as D-Rank.
Then came Mio, Yukino, and the others.
Finally, it was Takeru's turn.
"My abilities are close-combat oriented. It won't be a problem if I damage the testing equipment, will it?" Takeru asked the nearby technician calmly.
"Huh? Please, feel free. Damage is not an issue." The technician, momentarily stunned, quickly responded.
"Good." Hearing this, Takeru's arm took on a jet-black hue as he threw a punch.
Boom! The specially designed force-measuring instrument shattered and embedded itself in the wall behind it.
"..." The technician stared, gulping audibly, looking at Takeru as if he were a human-shaped tyrannosaurus.
Unbeknownst to them, Takeru hadn't even used half his strength. He had only employed Armament Haki, not his Nen.
He chose to reveal Armament Haki because its visual effect was obvious, whereas his telekinesis could remain a hidden trump card.
After deliberation, the evaluators awarded Takeru an A-Rank Ability User badge… the only one currently issued.
While the base stipend was 300,000 yen for all, higher ranks received additional subsidies and greater authority. If Takeru wished, the military could grant him a Lieutenant Colonel's rank.
Future promotions to Colonel, Brigadier General, or even Major General could follow with relative ease.
However, considering various factors, Takeru declined. An A-Rank badge already conferred authority comparable to a Lieutenant Colonel.
Moreover, under certain circumstances, he wouldn't be obliged to follow orders from higher-ranking officials.
The others examined their special credentials with curiosity. According to Hazama, these weren't merely ceremonial. They offered significant discounts and priority for travel bookings, preferential access to facilities, full medical coverage, housing purchase benefits, and more.
Additionally, due to the grading system, they received extra monthly stipends beyond the base 300,000 yen: Yuta's E-Rank granted an additional 50,000, Umaru's D-Rank 100,000, Ui's C-Rank 300,000.
As for Takeru's A-rank, it came with a 1,200,000 yen bonus, meaning he could receive 1,500,000 yen monthly without any effort.
Beyond financial benefits, the state could provide specialized weapons and equipment upon request. Most importantly, possessing these credentials guaranteed state protection, as long as they didn't intentionally commit severe acts against the nation.
With matters settled, there was no need to linger.
Before parting, Hazama introduced the Institute's assistant, Rika Izumi, and provided them with a special electronic device. Tasks would be displayed on this device, and they could choose to accept them.
Upon acceptance, personnel would pick them up and transport them to the mission site. While this might seem slow during emergencies, solving the problem ultimately mattered most.
After familiarizing themselves with the device, Takeru's group nodded in acknowledgment. Military transport then returned them to school...
After their departure, Hazama immediately contacted his superiors, reporting all developments.
The higher-ups were pleased. Having numerous ability users, including an unprecedented A-Rank, in their region was cause for celebration. Initially, they had assumed C-Rank would be remarkable.
While uncertain how Takeru's group obtained their powers, interrogations of previously captured individuals suggested their abilities had been acquired within the last two months.
…
Two more days passed swiftly. Tonight, they would be summoned again. No major incidents occurred during this period. Disasters that emerged were D-Rank or lower, handled by conventional forces without requiring their intervention.
As new recruits, they weren't pressured to take on missions immediately.
These two days proceeded normally, with attending school and returning home, until evening arrived.
Tonight, the Reincarnation Space would summon them once more.
It's worth noting that during this period, Takeru continued training in the Reincarnation Space and further enhanced his attributes.
[Reincarnator No. 3: Nara Takeru
Race: Human
Talents/Abilities: Photographic Memory, Telekinesis, Absolute Defense, Perseverance, Gluttony, Giant Killing, Nen
Strength: 202 (5) (Average human: 20)
Constitution: 203 (8)
Defense: 682 (258)
Speed: 201 (4)
Spirit: 204 (38)
Magic Power: 150 (408) (Average human: 0)
Training Method: None
Skills: Meditation, Bomb Devourer, Armament Haki (Advanced), Observation Haki (Intermediate), Rokushiki (Intermediate), Light Healing (Advanced), Advanced Healing (Intermediate), Illuminate (Advanced), Purification (Intermediate)...
Evaluations and Points: S-Rank evaluations x2. B-Rank evaluation x1. Points: 218,000]
Reaching 200 in all attributes cost 51,000 points. The remaining 9,400 were spent on Reincarnation Space's entry fees and training room rentals.
Perhaps due to the ongoing effects of the Talent Enhancement Potion, Takeru found his attributes increasing faster than before.
Satisfied with his growth, Takeru saw no immediate need for other purchases, opting to save his points for future opportunities.
At 8:45 p.m., as usual, Takeru informed Miu and headed to his single apartment.
After preparations, he lay on the bed, awaiting the summons.
Precisely on time, his figure vanished from the room. Regaining awareness, he found himself on a peculiar street, enclosed within a translucent barrier.
Passersby outside seemed oblivious to their presence, instinctively avoiding the area.
Inside the barrier, besides himself, were Yukino and Tachibana Sylphynford...
"Ohohoho! To think I'd be in the same team as the Captain! Please take care of me, desuwa!" Sylphin exclaimed excitedly upon waking and seeing Takeru.
"Sylphin, you're as energetic as ever. Check the mission first." Takeru said with an amused smile.
[World Introduction: This is a world where demons exist. Demons and Demon Slayers have waged war for over a thousand years. Demons possess incredible regenerative abilities. They fear sunlight and Wisteria poison. Survive in this world.]
[Main Mission One: Survive for three days.]
[Main Mission Two: Board the Mugen Train.]
[Side Mission One: Protect the passengers on the train. (Higher rating for fewer casualties.)]
[Side Mission Two: Slay the demon on the train. (Higher rating based on damage dealt.)]
[Side Mission Three: Hidden...]
Reading the mission, Takeru was momentarily surprised but quickly realized this was likely the world of Demon Slayer, Kimetsu no Yaiba. The train mentioned was undoubtedly the Mugen Train Arc.