"Wh-What?!" Netero jumped slightly, his eyes lighting up.
The man before him—Aizen Sousuke—was completely different from Ryker. His aura was calm, mature, and overwhelmingly oppressive.
"Ryker?!" Netero asked, unsure.
"Of course, Chairman. It is I, Ryker," Aizen replied smoothly.
"Your Nen ability?!"
"Think of it as 72 Transformations. I can become anyone. But..." Aizen pushed up his glasses. "Aizen's aura is too intellectual. Not suitable for the upcoming battle. I should switch to something more... visceral."
Aizen's form shimmered.
[Super Copy] (Gold)!
Black shihakusho.
An eye patch.
Spiked hair with bells on the tips.
A face twisted into a demonic grin.
Kenpachi Zaraki.
Hiss.
Even Netero felt a chill.
This man looked like a demon released from purgatory. The sheer pressure radiating from him was suffocating.
Is this really Ryker?
How can a teenager have such terrifying killing intent?
"Not bad, right? Kenpachi makes the best instructor. Especially for a combat exam. What do you think, Chairman?"
Kenpachi Ryker grinned, revealing sharp teeth.
As a copy, Ryker had the appearance of Kenpachi, but he lacked the Reiatsu seal in the eye patch.
However, his combat power was real.
With [Scarlet Eyes] active... he might be even scarier than the real thing.
"Interesting! Interesting! BWAHAHAHA!" Netero laughed. "Ryker-kun! You are the biggest surprise I've had in years! Regardless of the exam, you are definitely joining the Association. I'll give you your license right now! Hahaha!"
He had never seen a transformation ability this perfect. It wasn't just appearance; it was aura, weight, presence. Ryker's control over his own body was absolute.
"Ryker-kun, care to join this old man in the training hall? I'll hold back, of course."
Netero's eyes twinkled. He wanted to test this "Kenpachi."
"Sure thing, old man! But you have to give me a handicap. One arm and two legs? You are the strongest human, after all."
"Hah! Why don't I just fight you with my head?" Netero joked.
They moved to the dojo.
Kenpachi Ryker vs. Isaac Netero.
They took their stances.
"Alright, as agreed, I'll restrict one leg and one arm. But you—"
Netero didn't finish.
Kenpachi Ryker attacked.
[Divine Strength] (Red)!
[Godspeed] (Gold)!
[Taijutsu Master] (Gold)!
[Super Copy] (Gold)!
[Iron Tank] (Gold)!
...
[Scarlet Eyes] (Red)!
Activate.
VROOOM.
In an instant, Kenpachi Ryker's aura exploded.
It felt like a harmless puppy suddenly turning into a rabid lion.
Even Netero was caught off guard.
BOOM!
The training hall shook violently.
The practice sword in Ryker's hand shattered into dust.
But in front of him, a terrifying slash mark tore through the floor, up the wall, and sliced the ceiling.
At the end of the slash mark stood Netero.
His clothes were shredded. Both hands were raised in a prayer position.
100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva.
In that split second, Netero had summoned his avatar to block.
Even so, there was a faint line of blood on his palm.
The force had embedded him into the wall.
[Outside]
"What happened?!"
"Chairman!!"
Beans and the security team rushed to the dojo, alerted by the explosion.
Netero walked out, wearing a fresh set of clothes.
"Cough... I just got a little excited and broke the floor. Nothing to see here. Go back to work. I need to talk to Ryker-kun."
"Uhh... yes, Chairman. Please be careful during training."
Beans left, confused.
Back in the office.
"Ouch... you little brat. You really tried to kill me back there," Netero sighed, rubbing his hand. "I can't believe a kid your age has such power. For a second, your strength increased tenfold..."
Netero knew.
Ryker in that state was easily on par with the Zodiacs. Maybe even the upper tier.
And he was a teenager.
A monster.
This is the hope of humanity.
Ryker, however, looked depressed.
[DING! You have defeated Netero (Combat Mode).]
[Rolling for Copy (10%)...]
[Copy Failed.]
0%.
Damn it.
I didn't get the Bodhisattva.
Maybe he used up all his luck on the [Strong Luck] double tap earlier.
"Hey! Are you listening?" Netero waved a hand. "I said I agree to your request. You will be the Examiner for the Final Phase. But you can't use your real identity. That Kenpachi form is perfect."
"As for your license, here it is. I'll make up an excuse later."
Netero tossed the card to him.
He looked at Ryker with pure appreciation. Like a grandfather looking at his favorite grandson. It was creepy.
"Is this... allowed? Doesn't it break the rules?" Ryker asked, holding the card.
Netero puffed out his chest.
"In the Hunter Association, I am the rules."
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