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... > The normally bright research lab was unusually dim today, with only the blinking lights of the instruments illuminating the space.

As soon as Shirou returned, the first thing he received was a notification for a Jōnin meeting. The second was a summons from Tsunade.

"Shirou, you're back."

The calm voice of Tsunade, clad in her white lab coat, echoed in the room. Yet, as someone who knew her best, Shirou's expression turned grave.

Just from her silhouette and the ...

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