Everyone returned to their homes that night.
But rest wasn't on anyone's mind.
Each of them began practicing what Shinji had taught during the training sessions, replaying his warnings again and again. Their thoughts kept drifting to the mission—what could go wrong, what they should do, and how they would survive inside a forbidden zone.
Jeisuke trained like a beast, pushing his abilities to the limit as if tomorrow didn't exist.
Momoshimo focused on strengthening his defensive techniques, preparing himself to shield the team at any cost.
Shino sat quietly, planning every possible outcome, searching for a strategy that could protect everyone no matter what happened.
Akaimo felt a strange mix of excitement and fear. His heart raced at the thought of the mission, yet a heavy uneasiness refused to leave his mind.
Shizuku, on the other hand, prepared in her own way—gathering first-aid supplies and essential items, determined to keep everyone alive inside the forbidden zone.
Tomorrow wasn't just another mission.
It was a test.