Child Emperor explained, "Yuji and the others receive rotating guidance from at least two S-Class Heroes every day. Bang handles their martial arts fundamentals, Tanktop Master focuses on physical conditioning, Metal Bat provides combat pressure, and Genos conducts data analysis and tactical optimization."
"As for Mr. Gojo Satoru... he seems very interested in our training facilities and the S-Class Heroes. He often takes the initiative to participate in various... uh, exchanges."
Nanami looked down at Yuji and the others. They were full of energy and noticeably stronger than he remembered. His tense shoulders relaxed slightly.
At least they were safe and appeared to have benefited considerably from their time here.
However, the doubts in his mind had not been completely dispelled.
"Why are you doing this? What is Sol's purpose in bringing Gojo and Yuji here?"
Child Emperor tilted his head, looking slightly puzzled.
"Purpose? Mr. Sol rarely feels the need to explain his intentions to us."
"However, as far as I know, he simply finds it interesting. Or perhaps he believes this world can provide them with a better environment for growth."
"After all, we have no shortage of powerful individuals and Monsters here."
The answer was simple to the point of sounding perfunctory, yet it carried an undeniable sense of casualness. It was the kind of casualness that came from absolute power.
Nanami pushed up his glasses and spoke in a serious tone.
"We want to speak with Gojo Satoru and Yuji face-to-face."
Child Emperor checked the time.
"That can be arranged, but you'll have to wait until their training session for today is finished."
"For now, everyone can rest here. Or, if you're interested, I can give you a tour of some of the non-core areas of the headquarters. The technology here might be quite different from what you're accustomed to in your world."
Over the next few hours, Child Emperor served as their temporary tour guide.
He showed them several of the headquarters' basic facilities, including swarms of nanorobots capable of instantly repairing damage to the training grounds, holographic projection systems designed to simulate various extreme environments and Monster strengths, and energy monitoring and replenishment devices specifically developed for S-Class Heroes.
The longer Yuta Okkotsu and the others toured the headquarters, the deeper their shock became.
The technology here could not simply be described as advanced. Some of the concepts they encountered seemed to push against the limits of their understanding.
The seamless integration of supernatural abilities and cutting-edge technology was almost unimaginable in their world, where people still primarily relied on Cursed Techniques.
By evening, Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara, accompanied by a thoroughly satisfied Gojo Satoru, had finally completed their training and were led into the reception area.
"Okkotsu-senpai! Nanami-san! Maki-senpai! Everyone!"
Itadori Yuji immediately rushed over when he saw his familiar companions, a genuine smile spreading across his face.
"Why are you here too? Did Big Brother Sol bring you? This place is amazing!"
Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara quickly followed. Although they were more restrained than Yuji, their expressions were filled with happiness at seeing their companions again. There was also a newfound confidence about them, as though their time here had completely transformed them.
Gojo Satoru leaned lazily against the doorframe and waved with a smile.
"Yo, everyone's here? It's getting lively. Yuta, looks like you haven't been slacking off either."
Looking at the four individuals standing before them, all full of energy and carrying noticeably stronger auras, Yuta Okkotsu and the others finally lost their last remaining doubts.
How could this be kidnapping?
It looked more like an extremely intensive training camp.
Maki Zen'in stepped forward and carefully examined Yuji before turning her attention to Megumi and Nobara. After a moment, she sighed and finally relaxed.
"It seems... we were worried for nothing. You guys are living quite comfortably here while leaving us to worry about you back home."
Nanami looked at Gojo Satoru, his tone returning to its usual composure.
"What exactly is going on?"
Gojo Satoru spread his hands, wearing a brilliant smile.
"As you can see, we've come to another world to study abroad."
"The courses here are pretty interesting, and the classmates and teachers are all incredibly strong."
"By the way, Yuta."
He looked toward Yuta Okkotsu, his tone becoming teasing.
"When you were touring earlier, did the 'toys' here scare you? How about staying behind and training too? I guarantee you'll improve much faster than you would practicing alone."
Gojo Satoru's lighthearted teasing was like a massive stone thrown into a calm lake, sending waves of disbelief through Yuta Okkotsu and the others.
"Stay and train?"
Maki Zen'in repeated incredulously.
She looked at Yuji and his two companions before turning back to Gojo Satoru, who appeared as relaxed as though he were standing in his own backyard.
"You guys don't plan on going back?"
Itadori Yuji scratched his head, still wearing a bright smile.
"Of course we're going back! But Gojo-sensei said this is a rare opportunity. Everyone here is incredibly strong, so it would be a waste not to learn as much as we can. Right, Megumi? Nobara?"
Megumi Fushiguro nodded. Although his expression remained composed, his gaze was firm.
"The training methods and understanding of power here have helped us improve rapidly. Moreover, the threats and scale of the dangers this world has faced are completely different from ours."
He remembered the Dragon-Level Monster simulated within the training grounds, its destructive potential resembling a natural disaster.
Nobara raised her fist enthusiastically.
"Exactly! Once we finish our special training and go back, we'll beat every Special Grade Cursed Spirit into the ground!"
Yuta Okkotsu paid little attention to his excited juniors. His serious gaze remained fixed on Gojo Satoru.
"Gojo-sensei, what exactly is going on? Who is Sol, really?"
His tone grew more serious.
"He forcibly brought us here, and he brought you here as well. Is all of this really just to provide us with special training?"
The explanation was difficult to accept.
How could an existence possessing such overwhelming power go out of his way to do something that appeared so generous?
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