As the dust settled from Kiro's battle with the Umbra, a new presence made itself known. A tall, lean figure with tousled dark hair and piercing green eyes appeared, his expression serious but calm. He wore a fitted black jacket adorned with the Soul Weaver insignia, giving him an air of authority."I sensed an unusual energy spike," the newcomer said, his voice steady and commanding. "I'm Gohan, vice captain of the Soul Weaver Agency."Mako's eyes widened in recognition. "Vice Captain Gohan! We weren't expecting you."Kiro, still catching his breath, looked at Gohan with a mix of awe and curiosity. The vice captain's aura was palpable, radiating power and confidence.Gohan turned his attention to Kiro. "You must be the new recruit Mako's been training. That was quite a display against the Umbra.""Thank you, sir," Kiro replied, straightening up despite his exhaustion. "I'm Kiro."Jason, who had been watching from a distance, cautiously approached. "Uh, Kiro? What's going on? Who are these people?"Gohan raised an eyebrow at Jason's presence. "A civilian? This complicates things."Mako quickly intervened. "Vice Captain, Jason is Kiro's friend. He witnessed the battle and... well, we were just about to explain everything to him."Gohan nodded thoughtfully. "I see. Given the circumstances, it might be best to bring Kiro to the agency headquarters. And your friend... he may need to come along too for his own safety."Kiro's eyes lit up with excitement and apprehension. "The agency headquarters? Really?""Yes," Gohan confirmed. "Your power is growing rapidly, Kiro. You need proper training and guidance. Plus, after defeating an Umbra, you've likely drawn attention from more powerful Hitos. The agency is the safest place for you now."Jason looked bewildered. "Agency? Hitos? Can someone please tell me what's going on?"Kiro turned to his friend, determination in his eyes. "Jason, remember all those weird things that have been happening lately? Well, there's a lot more to it than I've been able to tell you. But I promise I'll explain everything soon."Gohan nodded approvingly. "Good. We'll brief your friend at the agency. For now, we need to move quickly."With a wave of his hand, Gohan opened a shimmering portal that pulsed with energy. "This will take us directly to the agency headquarters. It's not far but exists in a different layer of reality."Mako gently urged Kiro and Jason forward. "Don't worry; it's perfectly safe—just a bit disorienting the first time."As they stepped through the portal, Kiro felt a rush of excitement mixed with nerves. He was about to see the heart of the Soul Weaver Agency—the place where he would truly begin his journey as a protector of souls.Jason followed close behind, still looking confused but trusting his friend's instincts. "I hope you know what you're doing, Kiro," he muttered.The portal closed behind them with a soft shimmer, leaving behind the battle-scarred park as if nothing extraordinary had ever happened there.When they emerged on the other side, Kiro was struck by the sight before him: an expansive headquarters bustling with activity—Soul Weavers training in various combat forms, others discussing strategies around holographic displays of soul patterns.Gohan led them through the corridors until they reached a large room filled with maps and monitors displaying real-time data on Hito activity."This is where we monitor threats and plan our missions," Gohan explained as they entered.Kiro felt overwhelmed but exhilarated at the same time; this was unlike anything he had ever experienced."Now that you're here," Gohan continued, turning to Kiro with a serious expression, "we need to assess your abilities further and prepare you for your entrance test to become an official Soul Weaver."Kiro nodded eagerly but felt a twinge of anxiety at the thought of being tested."Don't worry," Mako reassured him with a smile. "You've already proven yourself against an Umbra; you can handle this."Just then, another figure entered the room—a tall woman with long silver hair tied back in a braid and sharp blue eyes that seemed to pierce through any facade."Gohan," she said curtly, her voice commanding yet calm. "I heard about what happened today. You brought him here?""Yes," Gohan replied respectfully. "This is Kiro—he has potential we can't ignore."The woman studied Kiro for a moment before nodding slightly. "I'm Captain Yuki," she introduced herself. "Welcome to the Soul Weaver Agency."Kiro felt both intimidated and honored as he met her gaze."Your training starts tomorrow," Yuki continued firmly. "We'll ensure you're ready for whatever comes next."As they discussed plans for training sessions and strategies against Hitos, Kiro felt an exhilarating sense of purpose wash over him. He was no longer just an ordinary high school student; he was becoming part of something much larger—a fight for justice in a world filled with darkness.With Jason by his side and Mako guiding him through this new reality, Kiro knew he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead on his journey as a Soul Weaver.