Afterwards, the three began their meal. As Ebina took her first bite, she closed her eyes and chewed slowly.
"Umena (So delicious)!" After swallowing, Ebina instinctively exclaimed.
"Ah, sorry... I accidentally used my dialect." Coming to her senses, Ebina said flustered.
"Not at all, it's fine. 'Umena' means 'very delicious', right?" Seeing her agitation, Takeru said with a light smile.
"Yes." Seeing that Takeru and the others weren't mocking her, Ebina quickly nodded.
Then, the three quickly polished off the dishes. About half an hour later, the food was completely gone.
"Thank you for the meal. This is truly the first time I've eaten something this delicious!" With a happy smile, Ebina said with her hands together.
"Well, come again tomorrow night then. If you don't mind, let's have hotpot tomorrow." Seeing Ebina's smile, Takeru said directly.
"Eh, tomorrow?" Hearing Takeru, Ebina was stunned but, unable to resist the temptation, shyly nodded.
"Then it's settled!" Seeing this, Takeru smiled.
"Alright, you two rest for a bit." Then, Takeru collected the dishes.
"Let me help wash up!" Seeing Takeru's action, Ebina quickly offered.
"Is that so? Then thank you." Seeing her earnest look, Takeru nodded.
After washing up, Ebina stayed and chatted with Takeru and Miu for a while before reluctantly saying goodbye. Since it was night, though the distance was short, Takeru escorted her home before returning.
"By the way, Onii-chan, isn't Ebina-nee a power-user?" After Takeru returned, Miu asked curiously.
"No, and she doesn't know we are either, so don't tell her casually." Hearing Miu, Takeru reminded her briefly.
"I understand." Hearing Takeru, Miu quickly nodded.
He didn't want her to know partly to avoid drawing attention and partly to prevent her from feeling any burden.
…
In the blink of an eye, five more days passed. Nothing particularly special happened. Takeru's interactions with Ebina became more frequent.
No invasion incidents occurred in Takeru's area, though news reports of strange accidents increased.
To prevent public panic, such supernatural events were usually covered up by the authorities.
However, Yukino, Umaru, and others accepted and completed some government-assigned missions. As there were no high-level disasters, Takeru didn't take on any tasks.
Additionally, upon hearing about the meaningful two days Takeru and the others had, Umaru and those who missed it felt deep regret.
Aside from his usual training, Takeru spent time returning to the Akame ga Kill! World, staying with everyone for a few days.
They were surprised Takeru returned in less than a day. Hearing he would return often made them ecstatic.
During his visit, Takeru handled some state affairs.
He also instructed them to intensify talent training and seek suitable researchers for Perfector, believing it would aid in replicating Demon's Extract.
Esdeath was astonished to learn Takeru had consumed Demon's Extract but soon became excited. Both having ice abilities made them more compatible.
Furthermore, Takeru had Esdeath teach him her developments with Demon's Extract.
With her guidance, Takeru mastered it rapidly, reaching her level in just days, which amazed and further captivated her.
Now, nearing nine o'clock, Takeru told Miu, took out Shambhala in front of her, and vanished.
Reappearing in his single apartment, with lights off, Takeru lay on the bed, waiting.
Unsure if ordinary people witnessing their disappearance would cause issues, Takeru hadn't tested vanishing in front of them.
As time arrived, Takeru was enveloped in mist. Upon regaining awareness, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment.
He immediately checked his surroundings, finding only two others: Ui and Ritsu. Seeing their clothing, Takeru paused, finding them familiar.
Considering this, Takeru quickly checked the mission.
[Ninja World Introduction: This world contains numerous Ninja. There are five great nations, each with a corresponding Ninja Village… the Five Great Ninja Nations. Additionally, there are smaller nations and villages.]
[Most Ninja possess a special energy, Chakra. Using Chakra, they achieve many incredible feats. Chakra also grants many animals special abilities...]
[Main Mission 1: Survive for two months.]
[Main Mission 2: Participate in the Chunin Exams (Higher rating the further you progress).]
[Side Missions: Hidden...]
Seeing this, Takeru nodded thoughtfully. Looking at the clothing and the forehead protector in his pocket, he knew this was the world of Naruto. As one of the former [Big Three] manga, Takeru knew it well.
The Chunin Exams were for Genin promotion to Chunin, held twice a year, generally serving as occasions for allied nations to observe each other's military strength.
'If this were the exam Naruto and his peers took, Orochimaru would attack Konoha during it. Although his plot was foiled by the Third Hokage, both the Land of Fire and Land of Wind suffered significant losses, severely affecting the selection process, resulting in very few promotions… ultimately only Nara Shikamaru was promoted.'
Incidentally, perhaps due to the shared surname, Takeru's assigned identity was as a member of the Nara Clan, albeit an extremely peripheral one, merely given a house and some money.
According to the memories implanted by the Reincarnation Space, Takeru, Ui, and Ritsu were members of the same team. The Chunin Exams would officially begin in seven days. The preceding seven days were for free exploration.
While Takeru pondered, Ui awoke. She first checked her surroundings, quickly spotting Takeru and Ritsu.
Though worried not seeing her sister, she was relieved to see Takeru.
"You're awake. Check the mission first." Noticing Ui's movement, Takeru said with a light smile.
"Mhm." Hearing Takeru, Ui quickly nodded. Ritsu seemed to need more time.
From multiple transmigrations, Takeru noticed: The higher one's strength, the faster they awoke in a new world.
Thus, after Ui finished checking the mission, Ritsu slowly woke.
"Eh? Takeru, and Ui!" Seeing Takeru and Ui, Ritsu sighed in relief, then called out excitedly.
"Check the mission first. The world we've entered is undoubtedly the one where we can exchange for Ninjutsu. Clearly, this world isn't simple." Takeru said calmly.
Hearing Takeru, Ui nodded solemnly. Though she hadn't exchanged for Chakra Extraction Method, she had carefully read the introductions.
Like when Takeru previously suggested Observation Haki or pursuing the Ninja Path if desired.
Usually, Ui would browse the Reincarnation Space's exchange items, seeing many Ninjutsu from this world, including numerous S-Rank and Forbidden Techniques.
Having exchanged for the C-Rank Water Release: Wild Water Wave earlier, Ui understood this world's Ninjutsu wasn't weak.