"I can't stay here long. But before leaving, I'll try to repair this base and restore the people in the city." Takeru looked at everyone and spoke directly.
"Eh? Takeru, you're leaving again?" Hearing Takeru's words, the previously joyful Yuki felt reluctant.
"Yes. Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" Lightly nodding, Takeru directly performed the technique. Instantly, over a dozen Takeru appeared in the square.
Though Takeru felt his limit could be dozens, doing so would leave him with little Chakra left, unable to use more Ninjutsu.
"So many Takerus!" Seeing Takeru produce so many clones instantly, everyone was stunned.
Takeru, looking at his clones, found it peculiar. He could vaguely sense their consciousness but not clearly… only when they dispersed could he receive their memories.
The clones had Takeru's memories, so ten clones directly vanished from the spot at high speed, searching for zombified people in the city.
Although Takeru eliminated many zombies during his first visit, it was only a fraction...
So, many 'people' remained in the city. After ten left, five remained.
"Alright, Yuri, tell me where the base needs help. Regarding the wall issue, my clones can use Earth Release to build walls. If water is scarce, I can use Water Release." Seeing the still-dazed Yuri, one clone spoke softly.
"And Miki, you probably know what the base lacks. I'll go with you." As the remaining four clones left with Miki and the others, Takeru's main body sat down and directly began training Senjutsu Chakra.
Using the Shadow Clone Technique for the first time was a novel experience. Since the mechanism dispersed clones when Chakra was exhausted or they suffered minor injuries, Takeru just needed to control it properly.
Moreover, purification and healing required mana. Although the clones didn't have much mana, they could use the Gluttony skill, meaning they could have a continuous mana supply by consuming items.
Shaking his head, Takeru quickly entered the Chakra training state. Although his Senjutsu Chakra was still at the beginner level, his training speed was faster than last night.
As time passed, Takeru, while training, felt segments of memories appearing in his mind. Realizing his clones had dispersed, their memories merged with his upon vanishing.
Although several memory streams flooding in felt slightly uncomfortable, Takeru quickly digested them with his strong Spirit.
Takeru found that, using powerful Observation Haki, the ten clones had purified tens of thousands of zombies. As for the remaining few, Takeru could do nothing.
Also, two clones attempted to leave the city but encountered the same issue as Takeru initially… they couldn't leave. Outside the city was just white, impossible to explore.
After digesting all memories, Takeru opened his eyes. Outside was getting dark. Then, Takeru dispersed the remaining clones, receiving their memories.
Afterward, based on the clones' memories, Takeru found Yuri and the others, bid farewell, told Miki he would form a contract with her later using a special method to take her from this city, requiring her agreement.
Lastly, Takeru told Yuri and the others that most people in the city had recovered. Except for a few zombies, living at the school wasn't necessary anymore.
As for subsequent rebuilding, Takeru couldn't manage that.
Additionally, with population recovery, food might be temporarily scarce, but there were food reserves in the city. Enduring this period would suffice, and Takeru couldn't handle the rest.
"Everyone, goodbye. I might not return. Take care." Looking at everyone, Takeru lightly waved, then vanished.
Arriving at a deserted spot, Takeru directly used his Reincarnation Watch to return.
Enveloped in black light, Takeru vanished.
When he regained consciousness, he was in the Reincarnation Space.
"System, use the Primary Character Manifestation Card." Then, Takeru quickly told the Reincarnation Space.
[Please select the character to manifest.]
Takeru looked at the manifestable characters. Currently, only one was available: Naoki Miki. Miki's attributes hadn't changed much, only her favorability directly reaching 95, same as Karin.
"Manifest Naoki Miki." Takeru quickly said.
[Ding. Using a Primary Character Manifestation Card requires C-Rank Evaluation x1, 3,000 points. Confirm?]
"Confirm." Facing the Reincarnation Space's inquiry, Takeru quickly confirmed.
[Deduction complete! Summoning and contract signing in progress! Remaining: S-Rank Evaluation x1, A-Rank Evaluation x1, B-Rank Evaluation x1, C-Rank Evaluation x2, D-Rank Evaluation x1. Points: 151,200!]
Not waiting long, Takeru soon saw the unconscious Miki appear before him.
"Miki, wake up." Looking at the girl, Takeru gently awakened her.
As Takeru called, Miki slowly woke up. Simultaneously, with memories implanted by the Reincarnation Space, she understood everything, 'No wonder Takeru was so different, he wasn't from my world.'
Although she heard the Reincarnation Space's prompt about becoming Takeru's follower and fighting for him, she wasn't unwilling.
But with her slight build compared to Takeru, who could easily cause massive disasters, she lacked confidence.
However, she felt reassured. After contracting with Takeru, though dependent on him, their bond strengthened. Also, she was happy to confirm seeing Takeru earlier wasn't a dream.
"Miki, from now on, you'll live in my world. But don't worry. Although my world has some changes, it's similar to your previous world." Seeing the still-dazed Miki, Takeru spoke gently.
"I understand." Hearing Takeru's words, Miki quickly adjusted her attitude and spoke seriously.
Seeing Miki agree, Takeru nodded, then looked at the system. In the exchange section, he selected a Chakra Extraction Technique and a Chakra Paper, then exchanged them.
[Ding. Exchanged Chakra Extraction Technique and one Chakra Paper. Spent C-Rank Evaluation x1, 3,100 points. Remaining: S-Rank Evaluation x1, A-Rank Evaluation x1, B-Rank Evaluation x1, C-Rank Evaluation x1, D-Rank Evaluation x1. Points: 148,100.]
"Miki, this is for you." Taking out the exchanged Chakra Extraction Technique, Takeru directly handed it to Miki.
"What's this?" Looking at the scroll, Miki was puzzled but took it.
"Open it." Seeing her take it, Takeru had her open it.
"Okay." Although unsure, trusting Takeru, Miki quickly opened the scroll. Immediately, information flooded her mind, accompanied by a faint trace of Chakra appearing in her body.
Through Observation Haki, Takeru clearly sensed the Chakra in her body, though miniscule compared to his own.
Miki took about ten minutes to digest the Chakra Extraction Technique information. After all, she wasn't like him, and while though her Spirit was slightly higher than average, absorbing information took time.
"Here, try releasing Chakra onto this paper." Seeing Miki's surprised expression, Takeru spoke directly.
"Yes." Hearing Takeru, Miki took the Chakra Paper and attempted to gather Chakra.
For a beginner, gathering Chakra wasn't simple. Takeru wasn't impatient, guiding her patiently.