Limit Breaker – Episode 4: The Ranks Are In!

Limit Breaker – Episode 4: The Ranks Are In!

The applicants gathered in a massive auditorium, buzzing with nervous energy. The results of their hero exams were about to be announced. A giant screen stood at the front, displaying the final rankings, which combined their Physical Test and Written Test scores.

Manga Man, Titan Fist, and Storm Witch stood on stage, ready to reveal the results.

"Alright, rookies," Manga Man said, arms crossed. "Your overall score has determined your hero rank. The ranks go from E to A. If you made it past Rank C, you’re promising. If you hit Rank B, you’re elite. Anything lower… well, you’ve got work to do."

Titan Fist stepped forward. "We’ll call your names, ranks, and introduce you to a pro hero from your category. Pay attention."

Final Scores (Physical Test + Written Test = Rank)

Rank B:

Daigo (Blaze Gear) – 42 Physical + 34 Written = 76

Pro Hero Mentor: Iron Fang – A cybernetic warrior known for durability and high-intensity training.

Daigo smirked, arms crossed. "Not bad. Expected, honestly."

Iron Fang, a tall, armored hero, nodded. "You show potential. But Rank B isn’t a ticket to greatness—it’s just the starting line."

Rank C:

Shin (Mindhack) – 21 Physical + 50 Written = 71

Jin (Flash Striker) – 44 Physical + 25 Written = 69

Ryo (Limit Breaker) – 55 Physical + 11 Written = 66

Pro Hero Mentor: Thunder Lord – A high-speed combat specialist with lightning-based abilities.

Shin adjusted his glasses. "Expected. Rank B would’ve been better, though."

Jin shrugged. "Honestly, I’m surprised I didn’t land in Rank D. Not bad."

Ryo stretched his arms. "Could’ve been worse. At least I passed."

Thunder Lord, a tall hero in a sleek, lightning-themed suit, grinned. "You three are interesting. A speedster, a genius, and a powerhouse with no brain cells. This should be fun."

Rank D:

Various other applicants who barely passed.

Pro Hero Mentor: Steel Rook – A defensive hero specializing in endurance-based training.

Rank E:

Failures who didn’t pass the exam. They were told to train harder and try again next year.

Manga Man clapped his hands. "That’s it! You’re officially in the Hero Program. But don’t celebrate yet. Your real training starts tomorrow. And trust me—it’s gonna make the exam feel easy."

The room filled with mixed emotions—excitement, disappointment, and anticipation. The heroes-in-training had taken their first step. Now, they had to prove they deserved their ranks.

End of Episode 4

Limit Breaker – Episode 5: Meet the Competition

Training Grounds – Rank C Group Meeting

The newly ranked C-Class heroes stood in an open training field, surrounded by towering walls and high-tech equipment. Their mentor, Thunder Lord, stood before them with his arms crossed.

"Alright, rookies," he said, scanning the group. "Rank C means you’re not complete trash, but you’re still far from being real heroes. Before we begin training, you need to know your teammates and potential rivals."

The Rank C group consisted of ten heroes, including Ryo, Jin, and Shin. The rest of them? A mix of oddball talents.

New Rank C Heroes

1. Strike Ace – The Baseball Prodigy

Real Name: Goro Kisaragi

Appearance: Athletic build, baseball cap, fingerless gloves

Weapon: A high-tech bat that can launch balls at insane speeds

Abilities: Uses pressure-sensitive baseballs that explode, freeze, or release smoke

Enhanced throwing accuracy—can hit a target from miles away

Close combat skills using his bat as a weapon

Goro smirked as he twirled his bat. "Hope you guys can keep up. I don’t hold back, even in training."

2. Blade Phantom – The Sword Specialist

Real Name: Tetsuya Raiden

Appearance: Wears a sleek black combat suit, katana strapped to his back

Weapon: A katana infused with shockwave energy

Abilities: Superhuman swordplay speed

Can release energy waves with each slash

Extreme precision—can cut bullets in mid-air

Tetsuya barely spoke, simply nodding at the others. His aura screamed “silent but deadly.”

3. Mystica – The Illusionist Magician

Real Name: Reina Aizawa

Appearance: A gothic outfit, flowing purple cape, glowing violet eyes

Abilities: Can create illusions to confuse enemies

Uses limited telekinesis to move small objects

Can temporarily disappear from sight for a few seconds

Reina gave them a sly grin. "Try not to lose track of me. It happens to people… a lot."

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Jin leaned close to Ryo. "A baseball guy, a swordsman, and a magician? Our rank is packed with weirdos."

Shin adjusted his glasses. "No offense, but compared to them, you’re the weirdest one here, Ryo."

Ryo cracked his knuckles. "We’ll see who’s weird when I break the ranking system."

Thunder Lord clapped his hands. "Enough chitchat. Your first Rank C combat trial starts now. Hope you all stretched."

The real training was about to begin.

End of Episode 5

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