The results came back faster than anyone expected.
Probably because delaying it any longer would've caused structural damage to the institution itself.
A sealed document was placed on the table.
Nanami opened it first.
His expression didn't change at first.
Then it did.
Very slightly.
"…This is real."
Utahime leaned in immediately.
"…What does it say?"
Nanami exhaled.
"…Takeru: Special Grade ++."
Silence.
Takeru nodded once like he was confirming a grocery order.
"…Reasonable."
Yuji immediately turned.
"…THAT'S REAL?"
Megumi pinched the bridge of his nose.
"…They actually added it."
Nobara looked offended on principle.
"…Why does he get double pluses like it's a soda upgrade."
Hakari leaned forward, grinning.
"…He earned it though."
Kirara nodded.
"…Unfortunately."
Nanami continued reading.
"…Geto: Special Grade +."
Geto blinked once.
Then nodded calmly.
"…Acceptable."
Utahime looked between them.
"…Why is there a difference."
Takeru raised a finger immediately.
"I almost killed Sukuna like twice."
A pause.
"…And a lot of other things."
He shrugged.
"That's the reason."
Silence.
Yuji slowly turned.
"…You what?"
Megumi stared.
"…That was never mentioned to us in that detail."
Geto sighed.
"…That would explain the grading discrepancy."
Takeru pointed at Geto.
"Don't worry though."
A pause.
"You still broke the higher-ups mentally."
Nanami closed the document.
"…That is not a measurable metric."
Takeru nodded.
"…It should be."
Utahime rubbed her temples.
"…I hate this system."
Gojo leaned back casually.
"…Honestly? I think it's kind of accurate."
Utahime snapped instantly.
"…YOU DON'T COUNT."
Gojo smiled.
"…I always count."
Geto glanced at Takeru.
"…So this is the official outcome."
Takeru nodded.
"…Yep."
Geto paused.
"…I'm Special Grade + because I didn't almost kill Sukuna twice."
Takeru shrugged.
"…Skill issue."
Yuji pointed aggressively.
"…THAT'S NOT HOW ANY OF THIS WORKS."
Megumi muttered.
"…At this point I think it does."
Hakari laughed.
"…We're in a post-ranking society."
Kirara sighed.
"…I miss normal assignments."
Takeru stretched slightly, clearly satisfied.
"So."
A grin.
"I'm officially Special Grade ++."
He pointed at Geto.
"And he's Special Grade +."
Geto nodded.
"…Balance maintained."
Nanami quietly closed his eyes.
"…I need vacation time."
And just like that—
the system officially adapted to Takeru instead of the other way around.