Blade Clash

<MC POV>

It been a few day, I stole the CAPACITY DOWN. And I found nothing more important than an anti-Esper device. Well, I can use it on No. 2, but there's no way it will work on the Accelerator until he has his guard down. But that's all; I could get a benefit.

There's one more thing left that I would like to steal or research. But it's still not time yet, because I don't know a damn thing about its location, and I have to wait for the plot to proceed as it is.

Next thing, the plot of the Magical Index has started. I was keeping an eye on Kamijou Touma, and finally last night a fire broke out of his apartment. And no way, I am stalking over him.

Anyway, I used Fusion over him, but I got hell-level information.

[FUSION(OVER-RANK) activated]

[Skill copying condition from the subject generated]

[Copying conditions cannot be generated due to the host's low level.]

"INSPECT"

[NAME: KAMIJOU TOUMA

SPECIES- HUMAN

RANK- UNKNOWN

STATS-

STRENGTH- E-

AGILITY- E-

STAMINA- E-

INTELIGENCE- D+

MANA- F

UNKOWN-EX+

SKILLS: IMAGINE BREAKER, BEYOND THE RIGHT HAND (DORMANT).

DESCRIPTION- VESSEL OF A MUTIPLE UNKNOWN BEING, POTENTIALLY ONE OF THE STRONGEST BEINGS]

If I want to say something, I will say this is too unfair. Reporting a hacker, literally he can solo the whole verse if he unlocks his complete abilities. Damn, I am really too jealous of his life, but I know he is going to suffer a lot. There is still another stronger ability called "World Rejector," which can completely erase my whole existence if I have some contradictory thoughts. But there's no way he is going to appear, as his existence was not even known by Aleister.

Anyway, I need not worry about those things. My only reason to come here is to gain whatever I can to make myself stronger.

So, I am now following a black, spiky-haired guy and a little white-haired Loli. And of course, I have to carry another identity to follow them; it's not like I will not be caught by Aleister by randomly appearing near the guy targeted by him. Now, my current image is of black hair, amethyst eyes, or completely the same as my previous life, SEO-AH.

[FUSION(OVER-RANK) activated]

[Skill copying condition from the subject generated]

[Copying Condition: Convince Kanzaki Kaori about the fact that she doesn't need her memory to be erased.]

"INSPECT"

[NAME: INDEX LIBRORUM PROHIBITORUM

SPECIES- HUMAN

RANK- A-

STATS-

STRENGTH- F+

AGILITY- F

STAMINA- F

INTELIGENCE- SS+

MANA- A

SKILLS: PERFECT MEMORY, FORBIDDEN LIBRARY

DESCRIPTION- A UNFORTUNATE CHILD WHO LOST HER FREEDOM BECAUSE OF HER ABILITY]

Are you sure you got the correct evaluation to say my intelligence is worse than that of an idiot who always gets into trouble? And even bite others like some wild cat when she is dissatisfied.

Anyway, it is an easier task. After some internal quarrel between Kamijou and Index, Kamijou went alone in a certain direction. And before Kamijou could meet Kanzaki, I sensed many rune setups where Kamijou would pass through. There is no way such a low-level rune can be hidden in vision, so I jumped and entered the rune space. Well, I just modified the rune so that no one can interfere with our Kanzaki family reunion.

<KAORI POV>

I was waiting for that young man who made friendship with Index by setting up many runes to separate us, but for some reason, the rune function changed and sealed the space completely. But the next second, I was shocked to see a black-haired, amethyst eye; her features are a little bit similar to mine. Is she my long-lost sister? That was the first question that popped into my mind.

"Sorry to interfere in your work. But I will fight you from here on." She said it in such a polite voice.

"Who are you? And we have already gotten permission from higher authorities to enter the academy city."

"I am Kanzaki Kaede. And I am not from the academy side; I am just an ordinary passer-by magician."

Did she say her title was Kanzaki? But I'm completely sure that I don't have any sisters. It may be a coincidence. But anyway, I have to first complete my task.

"I am Kanzaki Kaori. I wouldn't want to reveal my other name, but you still insist on not letting me go. I will have to reveal my other name."

"Sorry, but you have to fight me."

<3RD POV>

Kaori takes out her odachi, and with a quick draw, many flashes pass next to me. But Kaede stood there without any reaction.

"It seems you will not leave even after this."

"Nah."

Kaori again made a quick draw, which was stronger than the previous one, but it again passed next to Kaede by just damaging a part of her shirt.

"The slashing speed of the seven flashes woven by my shichiten shichito sword could kill you over seven times in an instant."

Kaede raised her hand at the side, and a katana with a sheath appeared in her hand. Kaede put her thumb on the hilt and pushed it; with this, she unsheathed the katana and put it back in its sheath.

*CLICK*

At that time, Kaori felt many sword waves passing through her and damaging the building behind her. The good thing is that this damage will not affect the real world.

"It seems you are a capable magician. I am Salvare000; it means 'Be the salvation of those who cannot be saved.'"

"I am amethystus000; it means 'to help overall control of one's thoughts and mindfulness.'"

Under the haunting moonlight, Kanzaki Kaori and Kanzaki Kaede stood on opposing ends, drawn together against each other in a deadly dance of blades. The air hung heavy with the scent of damp earth and anticipation as they eyed each other with the kind of intensity only found in mortal adversaries.

Kaede exuded an air of confidence that bordered on arrogance. Her nimble fingers traced the hilt of her katana, a glint of amusement dancing in her eyes. In stark contrast, Kaori, with her long black hair cascading like a waterfall, gripped the handle of her imposing odachi with a quiet determination. The only sounds that dared to break the silence were the breeze of wind.

As the first strike rang out, Kaede moved with an ethereal grace that seemed almost otherworldly. Her katana sliced through the air with calculated precision, each movement a testament to the years of rigorous training she had undergone. Kaori, a seasoned warrior, met the onslaught with a stoic resolve, deflecting the blows with a skill that spoke of her own formidable experience.

Yet, it quickly became apparent that Kaede was not unleashing her full strength. Instead, she toyed with Kaori, dancing on the edge of danger with a beguiling smirk. Her movements became a mesmerising display of mastery, a deadly performance meant to showcase her superiority. Kaori, sensing the deceptive nature of her opponent, strained to keep pace, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.

Kaede, revelling in the artistry of combat, circled Kaori like a predator circling its prey. With each parry and thrust, she revealed more of her skill, leading Kaori through a dangerous maze of calculated strikes. Every motion had a purpose, and every feint held a deadly consequence.

Kaori's frustration grew as she struggled to decipher Kaede's true capabilities. It was as if her opponent had lured her into a trap, exploiting her vulnerabilities with cruel precision. Yet Kaori's determination burned brighter than ever. With a sudden surge of energy, she unleashed a flurry of strikes, forcing Kaede to retreat momentarily.

"Nanase"

In that moment, Kaede's façade of amusement cracked, replaced by a glint of genuine admiration. Kaori was amazed that Kaede has a more refined technique. And she realised that Kaede has not confronted her directly, which made her confident that, with only strength, she can compete over Kaede.

But she made a serious mistake there; even if she has Saint body, Kaede herself has a stronger body than her, which Kaori didn't know about. As the strong attack fell over Kaede, the odachi that was going to damage Kaede stopped midway. She noticed that the odachi stopped by Kaede with only two fingers.

But Kaori still didn't give up and rotated the odachi, which led many thin wires to move and attack Kaede. Kaede realised those thin wires were more annoying for interrupting her area of movement. *Click* With one quick draw, all the wire got sliced.

"Let's decide the outcome with the final move."

Both of them stood against each other, as they were accumulating mana on their final move. Both of them are in a sword-drawing pose. Just a sound of hilt opening came, and both disappeared from their places.

"RAIKIRI" "SERIOUS SLASH"

(A/n- Cliffhanger-no-jutsu)