'' Can we cultivate at that spot again Master Hieki? ''
Seiya's thirst for strength forced him to ask, he couldn't stop thinking about the surge of strength that flowed through him when he had performed the ritual with Sakura.
'' Unlike yesterday, it won't do you any good. The potency of that ley line is only strong enough to help you reach the status of Sprout after the length of time you spent. Anything higher would take far too long and that's assuming you don't drain the ley line completely dry. ''
Hieki shut down the idea as he was eating rice out of a bowl, sitting across from Seiya.
Sakura and Hakai had also been at the table but they were talking back and forth between themselves and so Seiya was anxiously thinking about what he'd learn next.
'' Since there is a tournament in 5 days, can you throw everything you got at me? I want to be pushed to my absolute limit. I've felt a bit strange in this grown body and I just wanted to completely understand what's different with my body..''
The young prince asked Hieki, hoping that Hieki would oblige. He didn't want any punches pulled, he wanted to receive the complete training package.
He had the dream of the blue heart again last night and it helped him further train the Azure Legend Technique in secret but he needed more time before he could use it publicly.
'' I can do that Seiya but don't come complaining to me once we begin. You are the one who asked for it and as for the difference in your growing body, it's hard to make a comment on that. Everyone is different but you should use your common sense to make the most educated choice whenever two or more options appear before you. ''
The four finished their meal and set off to train in the sparring grounds within the hollowed out mountain where the rest of Hieki's practitioners had observed the four.
Hakai had trained Sakura and Hieki had trained Seiya.
Sakura had informed Hakai not to take it easy on her either as she had every intention on keeping up with Seiya.
Their training continued on for the remaining days until finally the day had come.
The morning of the tournament had arrived.
Hieki had led Hakai, Seiya and Sakura to the tournament grounds which was located near a mountainous valley that was a few ways off the road not near Hieki's mountain.
The arena was a circular platform made out of refined minerals that shone under the light of the sun and the bleachers that laid several feet away from the arena to ensure any stray attacks won't reach the audience.
Hieki had looked at his three students before giving them his last piece of advice before the tournament would begin.
'' You three must show the other combatants the way of the Free Flowing Palm. One of you will surely become the winner of the tournament so go out there and prove to me that I didn't make a mistake training you three. ''
The three bowed to him and said their thanks as they walked to the tournament registry area and signed up properly. After a few minutes of ensuing preparations, the match-listings were set.
Seiya vs Dorou the Titan
Masane vs Friegen
Sakura vs Shiumi the Leopard
Hakai vs Mimi
The announcements of the matchups were told to the entirety of those present and since the tournament would begin in five minutes, Seiya and Dorou had stepped up to the plate.
Sakura had been concerned still but Hakai had spoken to her while they waited for the fight to begin.
'' Don't stress thinking about today. We'll get through today, you have no need to worry about it. We're all here so you just need to have some faith. ''
The female nodded as she watched Seiya stand facing the 8 foot tall man.
Dorou was just as his title described, a man that looked like a walking skyscraper with muscles to match.
He looked down at Seiya and spoke, giving his opinions based on what he could see of the person before him.
'' This is going to be a cakewalk. A shrimp like you won't make me break a shrimp.''
The match had begun as the referee had screamed '' START! '' and with it, Dorou had started running towards Seiya but the young prince had not moved from where he stood.
Instead, he had spoken a phrase as he held up his left arm in the direction of Dorou.
'' Azure Legend. ''
The male's body glowed a bright blue, from the bottom of his feet to the very top of his head. All of this circulated towards his left arm as it expelled an explosive blue blast that struck Dorou with an intensity that shook the entire arena.
Dorou had been completely frozen over but his eyes could still see what was going on.
After having noticed that Seiya was not where he once stood, his eyes shifted downward to see that the white haired male was directly in front of him.
'' Focus Rupture. ''
Seiya's middle finger and index finger made contact with Dorou's frozen body, more specifically his torso.
The action caused a piercing blast that exploded all the frost off Dorou's body, causing his entire being to be sent flying at the mercy of the attack and crash onto the ground outside of the ring.
'' The winner has been decided! ''
Seiya had stood looking at Dorou's body while his breathing was a bit heavy. He didn't speak as he was too busy thinking.
'' This technique is not complete, that was the best I could do for now...''
He prepared to leave the stage, leaving the crowd cheering as they saw his display.
They had assumed that the larger male would come out of the battle the victor but this surprise was welcome.
Hakai had spoke to Sakura as the young prince had gotten off the stage.
'' You two aren't the same people who first came to Hieki's training grounds. He'll be fine, you'll be fine. Just focus on your match and I'll see you in the ring when the time comes. ''
After a few minutes passed, the next two contestants stood in the ring.
Masane, a woman dressed in scantily clad clothing with a orange fan in hand stood on one side of the ring while the other side had her opponent.
Friegen who was dressed in complete black with various straps holding parts of his clothes together.
The male looked like part of his body was twitching but it was hard to notice unless you were staring at him for a prolonged period of time. It was hard for Seiya for stare for too long as this particular individual had shot a glance at Seiya before Masane had spoken to him.
'' I won't be holding back. ''
Masane announced to Friegen as she prepared her fan, intent on going all out immediately.
Friegen's reply had shown that he was ready as well.
'' Neither will I. ''