Wood, You Know This Assassin!

Hina's strength far exceeded Rentaro's imagination. He had initially thought he could defeat Hiruko Kagefusa, who was ranked 134th in the original IP, and even had a chance against the 98th-ranked Initiator.

But the reality proved otherwise. If Hina hadn't been holding back, Rentaro might have already been a corpse.

However, no matter how strong the 98th-ranked Initiator was, could she be stronger than the man ranked 8th in the original IP, the one who defeated Scorpio single-handedly?

"After Holy Emperor was ambushed, she contacted me saying you went alone to pursue the assassin, but you haven't returned.

After locating your position via satellite, I was asked to come check the situation.

But I never expected you to be hiding in this unfinished building, engaging in a gunfight with such a cute little loli. If Enju finds out, you'll probably be turned into a 'Tenchu Girl' by them."

Hearing Wood's flippant words, Rentaro's initial gratitude for Wood's arrival to support him was instantly shattered.

"Please be serious for a moment. This Initiator is the one who assassinated Holy Emperor.

And her strength is considerable. For some reason, she seems to possess the ability of x-ray vision. No matter where I hide or how I avoid her line of sight, she can always find me accurately and snipe me."

Fearing that Wood might underestimate the enemy and suffer a loss, Rentaro recounted his recent battle with Hina.

"Of course, I know she's strong. Her Promoter is one of the 'Four Sages,' Ann Rud.

Hina's 98th IP ranking is a result she achieved entirely on her own.

And she's not just an Initiator; she's also a modified soldier, just like you, Satomi Rentaro."

"Hina is an owner of the owl-type animal factor. While she has extremely strong long-range dynamic vision, she doesn't