In the live stream, Li Mei was still anxiously sending barrage comments, despite knowing full well that Tong Gu couldn't see her paid messages at the moment. Yet, she felt that if she didn't do something, regret would consume her.
She had realized that her question yesterday could cause significant trouble for the new S-tier player. Many people would likely use Tong Gu's earlier words against him.
Suddenly, she noticed a flood of question marks filling the chat.
Looking at the screen, she saw Tong Gu ignoring the others, who were still staring blankly at the image of Nurarihyon, and walking straight to the black sphere. There was a door near it.
As the sphere unlocked, Tong Gu sensed that something new lay behind that door.
Click.
A hidden room opened, revealing a sci-fi-style futuristic motorcycle resting silently inside.
Liu Zhao stared in shock. He had always dismissed the "Exploiter" rumors, believing it impossible for a disaster like the Games of Fate to have beta testing. But now, he couldn't suppress the creeping doubt in his mind.
If Tong Gu wasn't an Exploiter, how could he have known about the hidden room and these items?
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"What's with this 'Exploiter' nonsense? (Hands on hips)"
Li Mei's eyes brimmed with tears. At this moment, her heart finally felt at ease. The Exploiter remained as omnipotent as ever. Even in a world like this, Tong Gu would undoubtedly prevail.
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By the door, Nishi joichiro observed Tong Gu unlock the hidden room and coldly remarked,
"So, you're really a former member of the Gantz team."
Tong Gu picked up an item resembling a sword hilt.
[You have acquired the item: Nano Blade]
[Nano Blade]
[Quality: White]
[Description: A blade crafted using alien technology, capable of reshaping and extending its length at will. Highly durable and flexible.]
[Effect 1: Exceptional toughness; extremely hard to damage.]
[Effect 2: The blade can freely adjust its length.]
Gripping the hilt, Tong Gu activated the blade, which extended into a one-meter-long sword. He casually swung it.
Whoosh!
A wave of white energy surged forth, appearing out of thin air.
Nishi joichiro's face turned pale as the gust from the blade blew his hair into disarray.
"How... how is this possible? Such power…"
Even Reika Shimohira was visibly shaken, stepping back instinctively. Her overly prominent figure quivered with each step, and she stared at Tong Gu's effortless swing in disbelief.
This power... he's even stronger than Kurono Kei, the strongest of the Tokyo team!
Tong Gu ignored their astonishment and handed the futuristic motorcycle to Nishi joichiro, casually saying,
"Nishi joichiro, this bike suits your combat style. Take it."
The implication was clear: he was asserting ownership while offering it to Nishi joichiro to use. Nishi joichiro, though displeased, didn't object, especially after witnessing the sheer power of Tong Gu's earlier strike. He merely scoffed and mounted the bike.
Tong Gu left the hidden room and picked up the last metallic box from the black sphere's shelves, labeled "Big Guy" under his name. He donned the combat suit inside.
[Item: Combat Suit (User-Restricted)]
[Quality: White]
[Description: An alien-tech combat suit that enhances the wearer's physical limits tenfold and can withstand a certain degree of damage.]
[Effect 1: Significantly boosts physical capabilities.]
[Effect 2: Provides moderate damage resistance.]
The suit outlined Tong Gu's sculpted physique, exuding a formidable aura.
Before Shimohira could speak, the mission teleportation began. Her head started fading away as her body was transported.
The bald older man was anxiously urging a pair of elderly people and their young grandchild to put on their suits, but the three seemed paralyzed, unable to comprehend the situation. The old man himself began to disappear mid-shout.
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When Tong Gu regained his senses, he found himself standing on the iconic Dōtonbori Bridge in Osaka, surrounded by neon lights reflecting off the murky canal below.
Reika Shimohira and the older man, who had been teleported earlier, approached him.
"The others decided to go home instead, saying they wanted no part of this. Kato went after them, but what about us…?"
Tong Gu quickly assessed the situation.
They think I'm a former Gantz member?
This misunderstanding worked in his favor. The target Nurarihyon was powerful and couldn't be defeated solo. Having a team that would follow his lead would be advantageous.
Thinking it over, he decided to retrieve the others.
"This mission is highly dangerous. Let's regroup with them first."
Shimohira, visibly relieved, nodded quickly. Nishi joichiro, however, let out an annoyed tsk, irritated by Tong Gu's apparent "hero complex."
But Tong Gu turned to him and said,
"Nishi joichiro, you have cloaking abilities, right? Can I trouble you to stay hidden and provide cover fire?"
Surprised, Nishi joichiro jou hesitated. Though he had already planned to do so, Tong Gu's request gave the impression it was part of a strategy. Reluctantly, he grunted, activating his cloaking device and riding off silently on the bike.
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Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from an alley beside the bridge.
A strange voice, half sobbing and half laughing, startled Shimohira and the old man. Both instinctively turned, guns drawn, to find a geisha-like figure in a red kimono swaying toward them. Her face was obscured by a white cloth.
"What do we do? Is she an enemy?" Shimohira's voice wavered. She could kill the low-level yokai worth 1 point with ease but hesitated.
Before Tong Gu could answer, his expression darkened. With a powerful stomp, he disappeared in a blur.
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A massive beast burst from the canal, shattering the bridge and sending debris flying.
It was a ushi-oni—a colossal bull-headed demon over fifty meters tall.
Tong Gu had planned to let the Osaka team engage the stronger foes first, but fate had other plans.
Shimohira stared at the beast, pale and trembling. It was beyond her comprehension.
Suddenly, the geisha yokai lunged at her, revealing its horrific, tooth-filled mouth. Shimohira froze in terror as it clamped onto her shoulder, unable to break through the suit's defense.
Slash!
Blood sprayed as Tong Gu's black blade stopped mere inches from her face, killing the yokai in one swift strike.
[You have earned 1 point. Clearance rating slightly increased.]
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