"That is Superalloy Darkshine, an S-Class Hero. His physical strength is among the greatest in the world," Child Emperor explained, adjusting his glasses. "Itadori's physique is also extraordinary. It would be beneficial for the two of them to exchange training methods."
Megumi Fushiguro nodded. "I hope so."
His gaze shifted to the advanced tablet in Child Emperor's hands.
"You mentioned an ability similar to summoning techniques?"
"Yes."
Child Emperor turned the tablet toward him. The screen displayed intricate mechanical schematics alongside detailed energy flow analyses.
"Based on my observations, the creatures you summon appear to be formed from a unique type of energy and respond directly to your commands. Would you be interested in visiting the Technology Department? It might give you some new ideas."
Megumi studied the detailed designs, his interest quietly growing.
The Ten Shadows Technique still held enormous untapped potential. Perhaps this world's technology could offer a completely different perspective.
"Alright," he replied simply.
"Follow me."
Child Emperor turned and led the way.
On the other side of the training grounds, Nobara Kugisaki was dealing with a situation just as overwhelming.
Several female heroes and staff members had gathered around her, including an alien woman with pale blue skin and hair resembling gently swaying jellyfish tentacles. All of them were fascinated by her hammer and nails.
"Little sister, want to try the Equipment Department's newest high-frequency vibration armor-piercing hammer?"
Before Nobara could answer, one of the female heroes enthusiastically grabbed her arm.
She wore a fitted tactical vest that highlighted her powerful physique, while casually carrying a sleek silver-white warhammer that glowed with soft blue light.
Grinning broadly, she placed the weapon into Nobara's hands.
"Don't let the lightweight design fool you. Once activated, it generates tens of thousands of high-frequency micro-vibrations every second. It's especially effective against heavily armored enemies. It might outperform your traditional hammer."
Nobara instinctively accepted it.
The weapon was noticeably heavier than it looked, and the cold metallic grip felt completely different from her wooden cursed tool.
Before she could inspect it further, another tall woman wearing a white lab coat and glasses leaned closer, carefully examining the nails stored at Nobara's waist.
"Are these nails the medium for your Cursed Energy? What's their energy transmission efficiency? Have you considered using specialized alloys or integrating miniature energy circuits to improve both power and accuracy?"
She fired off questions one after another, her eyes shining with genuine scientific curiosity.
Beside her, the pale blue-skinned alien woman spoke in a gentle voice that carried a soft, ethereal echo.
"My body produces a special mucus with exceptional adhesive and corrosive properties. It may be possible to coat your nails with it to increase their effectiveness. Naturally, it would require proper safety testing first."
Nobara found herself completely overwhelmed by the unexpected flood of technical discussions.
Holding the futuristic hammer, she looked around at the women surrounding her. Although each had a different personality, every one of them was genuinely friendly.
For a moment, she had no idea whose question to answer first.
Despite her usually straightforward nature, this cross-world exchange left her thoroughly bewildered.
"Uh... I..."
"Alright, alright, don't overwhelm our new friend."
A calm, composed voice interrupted the conversation.
An older female hero with an experienced, dependable presence stepped forward and smiled warmly.
"I'm Winnie. They're simply interested in your weapons and fighting style. There's no bad intention. After watching your battle earlier, I'd say your combat style fits right in with ours."
She gestured toward the others.
"With Monster attacks happening so often, it's common for female fighters here to exchange equipment and combat experience."
She smiled.
"So, what do you think? Want to visit the Equipment Department with us? Or maybe explore the Hero Association's underground commercial street? There are plenty of interesting things to see."
Still holding the heavy vibration hammer, Nobara struggled to process everything happening around her.
The enthusiasm of these women from another world was almost overwhelming.
Oddly enough, though, it wasn't unpleasant.
Seeing the confusion on her face, Winnie chuckled and patted her shoulder.
"Don't be nervous. Just think of it as making some new friends. A few new shops recently opened in the Association's underground commercial street. There are lots of nice clothes, jewelry, and other things worth checking out."
"Commercial street?"
Nobara blinked in surprise. Hearing such an ordinary phrase in such an extraordinary place felt strangely surreal.
"That's right!"
Winnie wrapped an arm around her shoulders with a cheerful grin.
"Fighting is work, but shopping is life. Come on, big sister will show you around."
Half persuaded and half pulled along, Nobara left the training grounds with the group, heading toward a brightly illuminated underground passage.
As they walked, Allie and Winnie enthusiastically introduced the various facilities inside the Hero Association, along with the members-only commercial district.
When they reached the end of the passage, the space suddenly opened before them.
Nobara couldn't help letting out a quiet gasp.
A broad, brilliantly lit street stretched out ahead, lined with dazzling storefronts unlike anything she had ever seen.
There were clothing boutiques displaying garments woven with shimmering energy, equipment stores showcasing weapons crafted from exotic materials, restaurants and dessert shops filled with irresistible aromas, and jewelry stores glittering with rare crystals and minerals.
The people walking through the streets were just as diverse.
Heroes in uniform mingled casually with members of various alien races, everyone going about their day as though this incredible place were perfectly ordinary.
"Well?" Allie said proudly. "Pretty impressive, isn't it?"
She pointed toward one of the boutiques.
"The clothes at Starweave have built-in microclimate regulation, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. And the accessories at Hardcore Fashion come with useful features like emergency distress signals and miniature defensive force fields."
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