Hikaru stood in the vast landscape of the Wind Center, the air thick with energy. The moment he arrived, an enormous hammer came crashing down toward him at high speed. With quick reflexes, he dodged just in time, the force of the hammer shattering the ground beneath him.
A familiar voice echoed through the air. "Good job dodging that, Hikaru."
Hikaru turned, a smirk forming on his face. "Asahi."
Standing before him was Asahi, his towering figure exuding confidence. His mastery of wind energy had clearly advanced, and Hikaru could tell just from his stance that he had grown much stronger.
"How could you go to the alien planet without me?" Asahi complained, shaking his head in disappointment. "Didn't we make a pact to fight together?"
Before Hikaru could respond, shadows flickered around him. Three figures emerged from the darkness—Kurishin, Hiroshi, and Daiki. Their auras radiated immense power, each of them having mastered wind manipulation to its highest level.
Daiki crossed his arms and smirked. "So you really went and saved the world without us, huh?"
Kurishin nodded approvingly. "You've come far, Hikaru. But don't think we've been slacking off."
Hiroshi, on the other hand, was grinning foolishly, acting in his usual odd and unpredictable manner. "Hikaru, look at this!" he said, spinning in circles before abruptly stopping and staring at the sky.
Hikaru sighed but couldn't help smiling. "You haven't changed at all, Hiroshi."
Asahi patted Hikaru's back. "We all got stronger, but enough talking. Let's go back to Thunder Center."
With that, Hikaru activated his teleportation ability, and in an instant, they arrived at the Thunder Center. The familiar sight of his comrades filled him with relief. They had all come so far together, and it was almost overwhelming to see how much they had grown.
However, there was still one more center he had to visit—the Water Center.
With a determined look, Hikaru teleported once again, this time appearing in the Water Center. The atmosphere was calmer here, the air thick with moisture. As he took a step forward, he noticed three figures deep in conversation—Kiyoshi, Kaito, and Kenji.
Before Hikaru could say anything, Kiyoshi's sharp gaze fell upon him. He grinned. "My boy Hikaru, look who finally decided to show up!"
Kaito turned and immediately brightened. "Hikaru!"
Kenji smirked. "Took you long enough. Did you finally clear out those zombies and aliens?"
Hikaru exhaled, nodding. "Yeah… I'll explain everything."
For the next few minutes, Hikaru recounted everything that had happened—the mission to Planet Z, the brutal battles against the Hojo Clan, the discovery of the zombie cure, and their daring escape from the alien world. His friends listened intently, their expressions shifting between shock, admiration, and deep contemplation.
"So… you really did it," Kiyoshi said, folding his arms. "You saved millions."
Kaito looked down, his hands clenching into fists. "You know… I've always felt useless, like I was never strong enough. But hearing all this… it makes me want to push myself even harder."
Hikaru placed a hand on his shoulder. "You're already strong, Kaito. And we'll need your strength for what's coming next."
Kenji smirked. "I like that. So, what's next? A world-ending catastrophe? Another invasion?"
Hikaru chuckled. "Something like that."
At that moment, a large group of sorcerers approached them. Aqua, one of the top water sorcerers, stepped forward. "We're ready to fight by your side, Hikaru. Whatever comes next, we'll stand together."
A warm feeling spread through Hikaru's chest. He wasn't alone in this battle. He had allies—powerful, determined, and ready to fight for the future of humanity.
"Alright," Hikaru said, standing tall. "Let's return to Thunder Center."
One by one, they gathered in a circle. With a final nod, Hikaru activated his teleportation ability once more.
In a flash, they all appeared back at Thunder Center, where the rest of their allies were waiting. The sight before them was heartwarming—reunions, laughter, and the energy of warriors preparing for the battles ahead.
Kaito smiled brightly, looking around. "Man… I missed everyone."
As Hikaru stood among his friends, he realized something. This wasn't just a fight for survival anymore. This was a war for humanity's future. And no matter what came next, they would face it together.