Chapter 79: Reuniting with the Crew

The entire group gathered around, and for a moment, Issei just took it all in. The familiar faces. The jokes. The camaraderie. It was everything he had missed while he was gone.

“Damn, this place still feels like home,” Issei said, wiping away a tear he didn’t realize had fallen. The weight of being away from his family for so long hit him, but there was no time to dwell on it.

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“We’ve all been waiting for you, Issei,” Zoro said. “This world’s changed since you left, and we’ve all been doing our part to keep it from falling apart.”

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“What do you mean?” Issei asked, his curiosity piqued.

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Ryan, the strategist of the group, stepped forward. “Things have gotten messier. Zeref’s forces aren’t the only problem anymore. Other factions are trying to take control of the Oppai Gear and other artifacts that are scattered across this world. Your power is the key to stopping it all.”

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Issei nodded, his expression hardening. “I’ll protect this world and everyone in it. It’s my responsibility.”

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“Damn straight,” Nashi chimed in. “You’ve always been the one to take charge, Issei. We’ll back you up.”

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Senpai.net, always the tech-savvy one, pulled out a holographic map. “I’ve pinpointed the locations of several artifacts. We need to get to them before the wrong people do. Time is of the essence.”

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Issei’s heart raced. The pressure of the situation was beginning to sink in. “Let’s move. I won’t let anything happen to this world. Not on my watch.”