As Sozen and Hitomi entered the operations room, Sozen bellowed, “Sato! We’ve come for deliverance!” The room erupted into chaos as Satoshi’s henchmen reacted swiftly to the intruders. A relentless barrage of bullets surged toward them, but Hitomi was prepared. She focused her mental energy, creating a protective barrier that slowed the incoming bullets and minimized their impact.

In the midst of the gunfire, Hitomi concentrated intensely, her mind extending the barrier's influence to encompass the entire room. Her mental exertion was palpable; beads of sweat formed on her forehead as the strain took its toll. Despite the pressure, she managed to amplify the barrier’s effect, successfully intercepting and neutralizing the enemy fire.

The henchmen, caught off guard by the unexpected shift, struggled to reload their weapons. Hitomi’s powerful mental projection then expanded the barrier further targeting the enemies and incapacitated them, rendering them unconscious with the exception of Satoshi, who remained alert and unyielding. The room fell silent except for the heavy breathing of the remaining combatants and the distant echoes of the battle outside.

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Hitomi’s exhaustion was evident. Her hand pressed against her temple, and her entire demeanor conveyed the immense effort she had expended. The mental strain from maintaining such a potent barrier had drained her reserves of energy, and she knew her capabilities had reached their limit.

“This is as far as I can go…” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, betraying her fatigue.

Sozen glanced at Hitomi with a mix of gratitude and determination. “You’ve done enough,” he assured her, recognizing the critical role she played in their advancement. “Leave the rest to me.”

With that, Sozen prepared to face Satoshi directly. The room was now largely under control, thanks to Hitomi’s incredible display of power. As she leaned against the wall, catching her breath and recovering from the mental exertion, Sozen readied himself for the final confrontation with Satoshi. The outcome of their mission hinged on this last pivotal moment, and Sozen was resolute in ensuring they succeeded.