Ape-X sat atop the academy rooftop, staring at the evening sky. The once-familiar world around him had begun to feel… small. Ever since his battles against the **Japan Heroes Organization**, his body had undergone drastic changes. His abilities had evolved to an overwhelming level.
He flexed his fingers, feeling **a thousand different powers** coursing through his body. Every **element**—fire, water, wind, lightning, darkness, light—was his to command. His **100 different beast forms**, ranging from dragons to mythical titans, could be activated at will. On top of that, his **Lock, Trap, Bomb, and Slime abilities** had reached entirely new heights.
And yet… something still felt **off**.
He had everything. **Power beyond imagination.** Strength that could shatter mountains. Speed that could outpace light. But something deep inside him whispered a warning.
**"Why am I still evolving so fast?"**
He clenched his fist. Was it because of the Kaizerians? Was it because his body was preparing for a fight he didn't even know was coming?
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### **The Next Morning – Academy Training Grounds**
**"Yo, X! Wanna spar?"**
X turned to see **Rayden, the academy's top combat instructor**, grinning. The man was an **A-rank hero**, respected for his incredible control over **lightning**.
X smirked. **"Sure. But don't regret it later."**
The students gathered as the two stepped into the arena. Rayden wasted no time, summoning a massive **lightning storm**. **Bolts as large as buildings** crashed toward X.
But X didn't dodge.
He **opened his mouth… and ate the lightning.**
The entire arena went **silent.**
Rayden blinked. **"You… ate my lightning?!"**
X grinned. **"Yeah. Tastes kinda spicy."**
Before Rayden could react, X **snapped his fingers**, sending **a thousand lightning bolts** right back at him. The instructor barely dodged, sweat forming on his forehead.
**"Okay… that's insane."**
X stretched, feeling **his newly absorbed lightning energy mix with his other abilities**. Every battle, every fight—it all added to his growth.
**He wasn't just strong. He was evolving into something beyond human.**
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### **Chell's House – That Evening**
Chellestar sat across from X, watching him eat. **Her golden fox-like eyes shimmered** as she rested her chin on her palm.
**"You keep getting stronger, huh?"** she said, her voice softer than usual.
X looked up, chewing. **"Yeah. Guess I can't stop it."**
Chell hesitated. **"Does it scare you?"**
X paused. That question caught him off guard.
Did it scare him?
He had **1000 different powers. 100 beast forms. The strength to destroy armies.**
But what scared him wasn't his power. It was the **Kaizerians.**
They were waiting for him. Watching. Preparing.
And deep down, he knew… **a battle was coming.**
One that would shake the entire world.
**And he had to be ready.**
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