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After everyone woke up, they gathered their weapons and prepared for their journey. Santino suddenly asked, "What's the cat's name?"

Hikaru replied, "It's Pepo, the healer."

Everyone acknowledged Pepo, and Ojjisan cast a spell to determine which elemental training center they would be assigned to.

Tatsuya, Ryo, Takeshi, and Emi were sent to the Fire Center in Ladakh, India.

Hiroshi, Kuroshin, Daiki, and Asahi were assigned to the Wind Center in Hakone, Japan.

Muscle, Aoi, and Akito remained at the Thunder Center in Russia.

Kiyoshi and Kenji were sent to the Water Center in the USA.

Hikaru, alone, was sent to the Dark Center in Antarctica, with only Pepo accompanying him.

With the help of a flying spell, they all departed for their respective location.

Fire Center – Ladakh, India

As Tatsuya, Ryo, Takeshi, and Emi arrived at the Fire Center, they were greeted by the head instructor, Onkar.

"Welcome, dear aliens," Onkar said.

Ryo frowned. "What do you mean by aliens?"

Onkar chuckled. "You don't know? You all are officially aliens now. The power you received came from the sky, didn't it?"

Takeshi nodded. "Yeah, it did."

"Then that means your DNA has been fused with alien genetics," Onkar explained.

Emi looked concerned. "But why didn't it affect you?"

Onkar smirked. "Because those who already have a supreme ability cannot be affected by it again."

Onkar then introduced the Rank System, which classified warriors based on power levels:

Takeshi – Estimated C Rank (Can reach A Rank with mastery).

Ryo – Estimated B Rank (Can reach A+ Rank with mastery).

Emi – Estimated D Rank (Can reach A Rank with mastery).

Tatsuya – Estimated B+ Rank (Can reach A Rank with mastery).

The Fire Center training focused on fusing their natural abilities with fire magic:

1. Flame Ball – A massive fire sphere infused with strength spells.

2. Flame Wave – A powerful heat blast capable of incinerating enemies.

3. Fire Combat Techniques – Combining fire magic with martial arts.

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Wind Center – Hakone, Japan

At the Wind Center, the students were tested upon arrival by Fujin, the Head Instructor, who greeted them with a powerful windstorm.

Hiroshi – A Rank (after combining abilities).

Kuroshin – S Rank (immensely powerful).

Daiki – S Rank (equal to Kuroshin).

Asahi – B Rank.

Their training involved mastering aerial combat, wind manipulation, and speed enhancement.

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Dark Center – Antarctica

Meanwhile, in the icy wastelands of Antarctica, Hikaru and Pepo arrived at the isolated Dark Center. As they stepped onto the frozen terrain, a monstrous four-armed creature emerged from the shadows, blocking their path.

Hikaru tightened his grip on his weapon, preparing for a battle unlike any he had faced before…