### 8. **Name:** Yoshinori Yuichi

  - **Age:** 120

  - **Gender:** Male

  - **Status:** Sentinel Knight

  - **Rank:** Tier 10

  - **Type:** Lower Rank Knights

  - **Species:** Fairy

  - **Aura Level:** Country

  - **Description:** As a Sentinel Knight, Yoshinori Yuichi is responsible for safeguarding countries or extensive regions. His combat proficiency and resilience enable him to face significant threats effectively. Although lower-ranked compared to higher-tier knights, his role is crucial in managing and defending large-scale areas against considerable dangers.

  - **Bio:** Yoshinori Yuichi, at 120 years old, has developed considerable skill and experience in his role as a Sentinel Knight. His fairy nature grants him agility and magical abilities, which he uses to protect vast regions. Yoshinori’s deep commitment to his duty and his extensive experience make him a dependable defender of nations, capable of handling major threats and ensuring the safety of his assigned territories.

  ***

  When the process was complete, Joseph removed the device, his expression contemplative as he processed the immense knowledge he had just gained.

  The man gave him a satisfied nod. "Now, you’re ready to take your place in this kingdom. There’s much more to learn, but this... this is your foundation."

  Joseph straightened, gripping the baton firmly. He had the tools, the knowledge, and now the responsibility. The journey ahead was going to demand everything he had—and more.

  The man introduced Joseph to his new team: two female warriors, Mai Maki and Mari Mariko, and a male warrior, Yoshinori Yuichi. Joseph, already familiar with them thanks to the insight he had gained earlier, greeted them with a confident introduction, extending a hand to each. They responded in kind, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and guarded professionalism.

  After the introductions, the man issued key instructions to the group and officially put Joseph in charge of the team. Joseph listened attentively, but his curiosity peaked when the man mentioned a future recruit—a person linked to a female variant of Joseph.

  "Wait," Joseph said, narrowing his eyes. "You’re talking about that anonymous being you keep referencing, aren’t you?"

  The man nodded subtly, but his lips remained sealed.

  "Come on," Joseph pleaded. "Just tell me who they are!"

  The man smiled faintly, refusing to reveal more. "It’s best you meet them when the time is right. Trust me."

  Frustrated but resigned, Joseph exhaled. Changing the subject, he asked, "How are we supposed to save these regional planets when warriors with planetary aura levels are barely around? I haven’t seen any yet in my travels."

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  "They’re out there," the man assured him. "You’ll encounter them along the way, just as they’re encountering threats in their own regions. When the time comes, your paths will cross, and you’ll aid each other."

  Joseph nodded thoughtfully, processing the information. After a moment, he added, "I’ve got one more warrior to bring into our party. Someone from Nagoya Planet City."

  The man’s expression shifted to concern. "You don’t mean..."

  Joseph smirked mischievously. "Oh, I do. Despite our... little misunderstanding, I think it’s time I pay him a visit. I’ve got an enticing proposal he won’t refuse."

  "I hope you know what you’re doing," the man replied, his tone cautious.

  Joseph gave a confident nod. "I do."

  Before they could dwell on the matter, Joseph lightened the mood with a playful tangent. "You know, this whole multiverse mission thing reminds me of Deadpool and Wolverine’s movie. Like, why didn’t the M-SHE-U—oops, I meant MCU—just incorporate this narrative? Instead, they had Paradox call Deadpool to tell him his universe had lost it anchor–Wolverine. I mean, why even bother telling him? Just prune the damn universe!"

  "I would've preferred it if they had just picked up right after Deadpool 2, you know? Since he already messed up the timeline, why not roll with it? Maybe toss in a bit of the whole Wolverine and Deadpool dynamic for good measure. That could’ve made things way more interesting."

  Mai, Mari, and Yoshinori exchanged confused glances as Joseph continued.

  "And then Wade caused a scene—like, what even was that? Except for the Flame On joke, which, I admit, was pretty good. The whole thing was a mess. My guess? They did it for laughs, even though Paradox said the man upstairs had some grand plan for Deadpool."

  Joseph winked at the man, who sighed and rolled his eyes. "You’ve got an interesting perspective, Joseph," the man said, his tone dry.

  Joseph grinned. "You bet I do."

  The man’s voice broke the momentary silence, delivering unexpected news. "Our first destination is Planet Nagano-Ken Prefecture," he announced. The name hung in the air, and Joseph froze, his mind racing. The shock on his face was palpable.

  "Nagano-Ken Prefecture?" Joseph echoed, his tone laced with disbelief. "That place is under attack by monsters again? But we stopped it. We dealt with that threat once before."

  The man’s expression hardened. "While you did stop it, the creature you faced back then was merely an infant. Now, the true God Killer has awoken." His words hung heavily in the air, a somber gravity settling over the team. "And the planet is on the verge of destruction. Aid them first, Joseph. Then, resume your assigned mission."

  A wave of concern washed over Joseph. He had thought they had put an end to that terror, but the situation was far more dire than he had anticipated. The gravity of the situation pressed down on him, but there was no time to waste.

  "Understood," Joseph said, his voice firm as he exchanged determined glances with his comrades. Mai, Mari, and Yoshinori nodded, their expressions resolute.

  Before they could depart, the man stepped forward and raised a device to Joseph’s head. Without a word, he pressed a button, and a strange, hum-like sound resonated in the air. There was a brief flash of energy, and Joseph felt a surge of power, as though something within him had been unlocked.

  He had shattered the seal on Joseph’s forehead, splitting it in half. In doing so, he granted Joseph the power to not only mend the fractured seal but also to divide it again at will—enabling him to conceal his aura whenever necessary. This new ability would allow Joseph to mask his true strength, preventing it from becoming a potential threat to those who might fear its overwhelming presence.

  "That should give you and your team an advantage," the man said, his tone softening. "Once your mission is complete, you’ll be transported to the Akakawa, Red River Kingdom for your verdict and passage to the next world."

  Joseph nodded, appreciating the man’s help, but there was little time to reflect. He and his team were ready to leave. Without another word, they activated their teleportation devices, glowing with a vibrant energy as they prepared to head to the troubled world.

  "Good luck to you all," the man called out, his voice carrying a note of quiet respect. He watched as Joseph and his team disappeared into the swirling portal, their silhouettes vanishing as the device hummed softly, its glow fading.

  The portal sealed shut with a soft snap, leaving the man alone with his thoughts.