Chapter 906, "The Most Durable Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 907, "The Most Durable Gordons 2.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 696, "Blade Style.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 150, "Return Of The Prodigal Brother", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Brandon into a new phase or setting.
Chapter 41, "The Ambush", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 210, "The Academy Becomes Aware (1).", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.
Chapter 40, "the Darkbliss Family Acts", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is I can't believe you are the guys who wanted to challenge Alec., but the pressure keeps building through Were you even in your right mind?.
Chapter 712, "Sand Serpent.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 910, "The Most Durable Gordons 5.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 37, "Too easy for Brandon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brandon's situation into a concrete plot event.