chapter 10 start of the battle

Without further ado, here's the list of duels.

List of Battles

09 Hashibara vs. Kyon (Samurai) 138

317 Amori vs. Gozu 212

318 Umori vs. 78 Bodoro

27 Leafa (Poison) vs. 85 Ponzu

We studied the list to identify our opponents before evaluating which among us would emerge victorious.

examiner Fiona: "Candidates 09 and 138, step forward."

The two candidates eyed each other, tension rising.

examiner Fiona: "Begin!"

Kyon charged with his katana, but Hashibara, using his Nen, created a protective aura around himself. He did not counterattack immediately. Kyon, bewildered by the lack of reaction from his opponent, continued his assault. Hashibara, anticipating the attack, dodged and delivered a quick and precise strike to Kyon's neck. The samurai fell unconscious instantly.

The examiner, Fiona, announced: "Hashibara wins!"

The battle, which initially seemed to favor Kyon and promised to be captivating, took an unexpected turn. In less than 30 seconds, Kyon was on the ground, unconscious. The candidates were shocked.

Amori's Point of View

Amori: "We're lucky we didn't face him, Umori."

Umori gulped: "There's a chance that other participants, or rather our opponents, might be like him."

Amori: "No, I don't think so, but we need to be cautious."

Amori already knew that Gozu and Bodoro were not Nen users, but he couldn't justify his statement, so he could only advise his brother to remain vigilant.

Gozu: "Kid, you're unlucky to face me. Next year, you might be more fortunate."

I replied with a mocking smile: "Luck, you say? You should curse your fate instead of worrying about mine."

Although Gozu was a strong and powerful mercenary, capable of cutting a tree in half with his lance and possessing incredible strength, I had all the chances on my side. Besides, luck hadn't just favored me; Umori had a chance to win against Bodoro.

The examiner Fiona : "The matches are about to begin. Participants 317 and 212, step forward."

Gozu's Point of View

What bad luck. After seeing the results of the match between Kyon and Hashibara, Gozu muttered to himself, then fixed his gaze on his opponent. He couldn't find any other word to describe Amori. He had a bit of muscle but didn't seem to practice any martial arts and carried no weapon. This battle was as good as won.

In the middle of the field, the examiner declared: "Begin!"

Amori pulled out brass knuckles from his pockets, fixing his gaze on Gozu.

Gozu: "That won't bring you victory. You'll need to land a hit to have a chance."

Amori took his stance, brass knuckles tightly around his fists. His opponent, Gozu, wielded a lance. Gozu, a mercenary renowned for his great strength, advanced confidently.

With a quick and precise motion, Gozu tried to pierce Amori with his lance. Amori skillfully dodged the attack. He responded with a series of powerful punches, aiming to destabilize his opponent. Gozu parried the blows with his lance, demonstrating impressive mastery of his weapon.

The fight was fierce, each combatant using their strength and endurance to gain the upper hand. Gozu, utilizing the reach of his lance, tried to keep Amori at a distance, but Amori managed to close in, making each exchange of blows more intense.

Amori, dodging another lance attack, found an opening and struck Gozu in the side with his brass knuckles, causing a serious injury. Gozu, in response, swung his lance violently, hitting Amori's ribs and forcing him to retreat.

Despite their injuries, both fighters continued to battle with unwavering determination, striving to prove their superiority in this intense duel.

Gozu stepped back, his breath short and irregular. The pain from the injury inflicted by Amori was evident, but he refused to show any weakness. Gripping his lance firmly, he prepared for another attack. "This kid has such strength despite his young age. I'll get him by creating a fake opening," Gozu thought.

Amori, seeing an opening in Gozu's guard, charged forward. His movements were fast and precise, each step calculated to maximize his advantage. "Come on, kid," Gozu thought, swinging his lance and causing a cut on Amori's chest, forcing him to retreat quickly. Gozu already saw victory within his grasp.

Suddenly, Amori rushed forward. Gozu responded by thrusting his lance to pierce him. Amori used his brass knuckles as a shield against the lance and sprinted toward Gozu, closing the distance dangerously. Amori delivered a punch to Gozu, forcing him to drop his lance to counter.

"You won't get me that easily!" growled Gozu, attempting an attack on Amori's already injured ribs to push him back. Amori struck Gozu's foot, causing him to lose balance. Gozu fell, and Amori was already on top of him, pummeling him with his brass knuckles. In less than a minute of relentless blows, Gozu lost consciousness, the marks of the brass knuckles visible on his forearms and face.

"It's over," said Amori, breathless but triumphant.

fiona stepped forward: "The winner of this duel is Amori!"