After Katakana and the others were tortured for three days and nights, Zeno finally stopped his incredibly childish game.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"This time it's really all thanks to Katakana! It was so much fun!"
"Katakana, next time let's play peek-a-boo again!"
Like an excited child, Zeno tightly grasped Katakana's arm with both hands, looking full of anticipation.
"Uh... don't worry, Lord Zeno. We'll definitely get the chance to play again next time."
"Next time, let's invite more people. It'll be even more fun with more players!"
Katakana patted Zeno's tiny hand. Although he wore a smile on his face, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily…
Katakana genuinely didn't want to go through that ridiculous game ever again. Playing with someone so mentally underdeveloped made him feel like his own intelligence was being affected.
If there is a next time, Katakana swore he'd drag the entire pantheon of Gods of Destruction and Angels from all 12 universes into it.
After all, he had already shared this insane experience with his friends!
"Uh-huh!"
"Next time we play, we must invite more people!"
Zeno nodded earnestly, his little hands clasped to his chest like a chicken pecking at rice.
"Zeno…"
"Lord Zeno, now that the game is over, shouldn't we talk about the temple law enforcement position?"
Seeing Zeno so excited, the Grand Priest hurried forward to remind him again.
Though Zeno had played this game many times before, the Grand Priest had never seen him this happy.
And the reason, the Grand Priest knew well, it was all because of Katakana. He had performed so exceptionally during the game that it brought great joy to Zeno.
"Uh-huh!"
"You're right, Grand Priest! It's time to talk about the temple law enforcement!"
Zeno nodded eagerly, still wearing a joyful expression.
"Lord Zeno, as I've mentioned before, Mr. Katakana has great strength and potential, making him an ideal candidate for temple law enforcement."
The Grand Priest approached Zeno and spoke softly.
"Oh, I see!"
"But if Katakana becomes a temple law enforcer, won't that mean he won't have time to play peek-a-boo with me anymore?"
Zeno's expression quickly shifted from joy to concern.
It was clear that if the next words didn't please him, he'd get angry again.
Katakana cursed a thousand times in his heart.
This flat-headed idiot still wants to play those childish games all the time?
Just thinking about it made Katakana's back go numb. Sure, staying by Zeno's side meant enjoying the highest status in the Dragon Ball universe…
But if it meant being stuck in these childish games forever, with the constant threat of being erased at the slightest misstep, Katakana was not interested.
"No, Lord Zeno!"
The Grand Priest quickly responded.
"Oh? Grand Priest?"
Zeno's curiosity was piqued again, and he turned his head toward the Grand Priest.
"Yes!"
"Even though Katakana's main duty as temple law enforcer is to supervise the gods of the 12 universes, his responsibilities aren't limited to just that. Every time he needs to report to you, he'll return to the temple."
"And when he does, I believe Katakana will ensure you have a very good time!"
As the Grand Priest spoke, he glanced meaningfully at Katakana.
Katakana: "Grand... Grand Priest!!!"
"Ah!"
"What you said makes sense, Grand Priest! That way, Katakana can still do his job and play games with me!"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!"
Zeno jumped excitedly from his chair and clapped his hands.
"In that case, Katakana has my approval!"
"As for everything else, just leave it to you. I'm a bit sleepy after all that play!"
With that, two pencil-like guards came to Zeno's sides. With a look, Zeno was enveloped in a shifting beam of light and disappeared from view.
"Hoho!"
"We really got lucky this time, Mr. Katakana. I didn't expect Lord Zeno to approve so easily."
"From now on, you'll be a trainee temple law enforcer!"
Whis smiled at Katakana.
But Katakana couldn't smile at all, his expression was dark and stormy.
"Whis is right, Mr. Katakana," the Grand Priest added.
"Although Lord Zeno has given his approval, if you want to be recognized as a trainee law enforcer, your abilities still need improvement."
"So, I'll begin special training with you now."
As he spoke, the Grand Priest stepped in front of Katakana and, without giving him a chance to react, tapped Katakana's forehead with a finger.
A dark green energy flowed from his fingertip and entered Katakana's mind.
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[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring 5% of 'Erasure Divine Power'!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for mastering 5% of 'Erasure Divine Power'!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring 30% of Angelic Divine Power!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for mastering 30% of Angelic Divine Power!]
[Ding! You have unlocked the Angelic ability: Time Reversal!]
[Ding! You have mastered the Angelic ability: Time Reversal!]
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Upon hearing the system notifications, Katakana's pupils contracted. He hadn't known what the Grand Priest was doing at first.
But now, he was stunned by the generosity.
Erasure Divine Power!
The power Katakana had longed for! Even though it was just 5%, that was already exceptional.
After all, this was the unique ability of Zeno himself!
Even the Angels probably didn't wield more than 5% of this power.
"Mr. Katakana, don't be too surprised," the Grand Priest said calmly. "These powers aren't being handed to you without reason."
"Before you leave the temple, you must master part of the Erasure Divine Power. Otherwise, I will not recognize your status as a trainee law enforcer."
He then took out a glowing orb, pulsing like a miniature star, full of life.
"During this period, I will personally train and guide you."
"But before you may return to Universe 7, you must use the erasure power to completely destroy this planet."
"If you can't do it, then you'll remain in the temple for continued training!"
He tossed the orb to Katakana, his tone firm.
It was clear: if Katakana couldn't erase it, he wouldn't be allowed to leave.
"Damn it, Mr. Katakana!"
Whis gave Katakana a supportive thumbs-up on the side.